Document:

exv10w9w7

 

Exhibit 10.9.7

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDING AGREEMENT is made as of the 10th day of April, 2008,

B E T W E E N:

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

(hereinafter referred to as the “Agent”)

- and -

THOSE BANKS WHOSE NAMES APPEAR ON
THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO

(hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Lenders”)

- and -

VITRAN CORPORATION INC., VITRAN EXPRESS
CANADA INC. AND VITRAN CORPORATION

(hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Borrowers”)

- and -

THE GUARANTORS WHOSE NAMES APPEAR ON
THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO

(hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Guarantors”)

     WHEREAS the Agent, the Lenders and the Borrowers entered into a Credit Agreement dated as of
July 31, 2007 (the “Original Credit Agreement”);

     AND WHEREAS the Agent, the Lenders, the Borrowers and the Guarantors entered into Amendment
No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of January 21, 2008 (the “First Amendment”) (the
Original Credit Agreement as amended by the First Amendment is hereinafter referred to as the
“Credit Agreement”);

     AND WHEREAS the Borrowers have requested certain amendments to the Credit Agreement, and the
Agent and the Lenders have agreed to grant such amendments, subject to the terms and conditions set
out in this Agreement;

     NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises and the agreements herein set out and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree as follows:

 

2.

ARTICLE I

INTERPRETATION

1.1     Definitions.

     Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this amendment agreement (this
“Agreement”), including in the recitals hereto, shall have the meanings ascribed to such
terms in the Credit Agreement.

1.2     References to Credit Agreement.

     Upon execution of this Agreement, the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to have been amended as
of the Amendment Effective Date (as that term is defined in Article IV hereof). The terms
“hereof”, “herein”, “this agreement” and similar terms used in the Credit Agreement, shall mean and
refer to, from and after the Amendment Effective Date, the Credit Agreement as amended by this
Agreement.

1.3     Continued Effectiveness.

     Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver by the Agent or the Lenders
of compliance by the Borrowers and Guarantors of any covenant or agreement contained in, or a
waiver of any Default or Event of Default under, the Credit Agreement or applicable Guarantee and
each of the parties hereto agree that the Credit Agreement as amended by this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.

1.4     Benefit of the Agreement.

     This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Borrowers, the
Guarantors, the Agent and the Lenders and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

1.5     Invalidity of any Provisions.

     Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited by the laws of any jurisdiction shall, as
to such jurisdiction, be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition in such jurisdiction
without invalidating the remaining terms and provisions hereof and no such invalidity shall affect
the obligation of the Borrower to pay the Secured Obligations in full.

1.6     Captions and Heading.

     The inclusion of headings preceding the text of the sections of this Agreement and the
headings following each Article in this Agreement are intended for convenience of reference only
and shall not affect in any way the construction or interpretation thereof.

ARTICLE II

AMENDMENTS

2.1     Amendments

     Subject to satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in Article IV of this
Agreement, the Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

 

3.

	 	(a)	 	The definition of “Applicable Margin” in Section 1.1 of the Credit
Agreement is hereby deleted it in its entirety and replaced with the following:
	 
	 	 	 	"Applicable Margin” means the rates and fees per annum set out on Schedule A hereto,
based on the Debt to EBITDA Ratio as set forth in the most recent compliance
certificate received by the Agent pursuant to Section 11.1(a)(v). Any increase or
decrease in the Applicable Margin resulting from a change in the Debt to EBITDA
Ratio shall become effective as of the fifth Banking Day immediately following the
date a compliance certificate is delivered pursuant to Section 11.1(a)(v); provided
that if such certificate is not delivered when due in accordance with such Section,
then Pricing Level V shall apply as of the first Banking Day after the date on which
such certificate was required to have been delivered until such certificate is
delivered, after which the Applicable Margin shall be determined from such
certificate. The Applicable Margin in effect from April 10, 2008 through the date
on which such certificate in respect of the Fiscal Quarter of the Borrowers ending
June 30, 2008 is delivered to the Agent and the Lenders in accordance with Section
11.1(a)(v) shall be determined based upon Pricing Level V.
	 
	 	(b)	 	Section 11.1(a)(iii) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by replacing the
words “Fiscal Quarter” with the phrase “of Vitran’s first three Fiscal Quarters”.
	 
	 	(c)	 	Section 11.1(a)(iv) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by replacing the
words “Fiscal Quarter” with the phrase “of the U.S. Borrower’s first three Fiscal
Quarters”.
	 
	 	(d)	 	Section 11.1(b) of the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following paragraph:

	 	"(b) 	 	Debt to EBITDA Ratio.  Vitran shall at all
times maintain the Debt to EBITDA Ratio (i) for each Fiscal
Quarter until and including the Fiscal Quarter ending December
31, 2008 at less than or equal to ___to 1, and (ii) for each
Fiscal Quarter thereafter at less than or equal to ___to 1.”

	 	(e)	 	Section 11.1(c) of the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following paragraph:

	 	"(c) 	 	U.S. Borrower Debt to EBITDA Ratio.  The U.S.
Borrower shall at all times maintain the U.S. Borrower Debt to
EBITDA Ratio (i) for each Fiscal Quarter until and including
the Fiscal Quarter ending December 31, 2008 at less than or
equal to ___to 1, and (ii) for each Fiscal Quarter thereafter
at less than or equal to ___to 1.”

	(f)	 	Schedule A to the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with Schedule A attached hereto.

 

4.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

3.1     Representations and Warranties.

     Each of the Borrowers and the Guarantors hereby represents and warrants to the Agent and each
Lender as follows (which representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery of
this Agreement, acknowledging that the Agent and the Lenders are relying thereon without
independent inquiry in entering into this Agreement):

	 	(a)	 	Status and Power.  Each Company is a corporation duly incorporated or
amalgamated and organized and validly existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of
incorporation or amalgamation. Each Company is duly qualified, registered or licensed
in all jurisdictions where such qualification, registration or licensing is required
for such Company to carry on its business, except where failure to do so could not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Each Company has all
requisite capacity, power and authority to own, hold under licence or lease its
properties, to carry on its business and to otherwise enter into, and carry out the
transactions contemplated by, the Loan Documents to which it is a party. None of the
Obligors is an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.
	 
	 	(b)	 	Authorization and Enforcement of Loan Documents.  All necessary action,
corporate or otherwise, has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance by each Obligor of this Agreement. Each Obligor has duly executed and
delivered this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding
obligation of each Obligor, enforceable against each Obligor by the Agent and the
Lenders in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that the enforceability
thereof may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium,
reorganization and other laws of general application limiting the enforcement of
creditors’ rights generally and (ii) the fact that the courts may deny the granting or
enforcement of equitable rights.
	 
	 	(c)	 	Compliance with Other Instruments.  The execution, delivery and performance by
each Obligor of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein, do not and will not conflict with, result in any breach or violation of, or
constitute a default under the terms, conditions or provisions of the articles of
incorporation (or amalgamation, as applicable) or by-laws of the Obligors, any
Applicable Law or any agreement, lease, licence, permit or other instrument to which
any Obligor is a party or is otherwise bound or by which any Obligor benefits or to
which its property is subject and do not require the consent or approval of any
Official Body or any other Person except as has been obtained. Each Obligor has
complied with all Applicable Law in respect of this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein.
	 
	 	(d)	 	Compliance with Laws.  None of the Companies are in violation of any agreement,
employee benefit plan, pension plan, mortgage, franchise, licence, judgment, decree,
order, statute, rule or regulation relating in any way to itself, to the operation of
its business or to its property or assets and which could reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect.
	 
	 	(e)	 	Default.  No Default or Event of Default under the Credit Agreement has
occurred or is continuing.

 

5.

ARTICLE IV

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

4.1     Conditions Precedent.

     This Agreement shall not become effective until the Agent and the Lenders shall have received
the following each dated on or before the date hereof and all in form and substance satisfactory to
the Agent (the date on which such conditions precedent are satisfied is hereinafter referred to as
the “Amendment Effective Date”):

	 	(a)	 	this Agreement shall have been duly executed and delivered to the Agent and
each of the Lenders on behalf of the Borrowers and the Guarantors;
	 
	 	(b)	 	the Agent shall have received payment of all fees required by it in connection
with this Agreement; and
	 
	 	(c)	 	the Agent shall have received all such other certificates, documents, opinions,
and information that it reasonably requests.

ARTICLE V

CONSENT AND CONFIRMATION

5.1     Guarantors Consent

     Each of the Guarantors hereby consents to the amendments to the Credit Agreement provided for
in this Agreement and hereby confirms that its respective Guarantee remains in full force and
effect with respect to the Secured Obligations under the Credit Agreement as amended by this
Agreement.

ARTICLE VI

MISCELLANEOUS

6.1     Further Assurances.

     Each of the parties hereto agrees to execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered
all such instruments and to take all such action as the other party may reasonably request, and at
the expense of such other party in order to more fully effectuate and accomplish the intent and
purposes of and to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

6.2     Governing Law.

     This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province
of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

6.3     Consent to Jurisdiction.

     Each of the Borrowers and the Guarantors hereby irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario in respect of any action, suit or proceeding
arising out of or relating to this Agreement and hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims in
respect of any such action, suit or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such Ontario
court. Each of the Borrowers and the Guarantors hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent
they may effectively do so, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action
or proceeding. Each of the Borrowers and the

 

6.

Guarantors agree that a final judgment in any such suit, action or proceeding shall be
conclusive and may be enforced in another jurisdiction by suit on the judgment or in any other
manner provided by law. Nothing in this Section 6.3 shall affect the right of the Agent (on behalf
of the Lenders) to bring any suit, action or proceeding against the Borrowers and the Guarantors
(or any one or more of them) or their respective assets in the courts of any other jurisdiction.

6.4     Time of the Essence.

     Time shall be of the essence in this Agreement in all respects.

6.5     Counterparts.

     This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which when
so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same agreement. Counterparts may be executed and delivered in original,
facsimile or portable document format (pdf) form to the other parties hereto and the parties hereto
agree to accept any such executed counterparts as original signed versions of this Agreement.

[SIGNATURE PAGES TO FOLLOW]

 

7.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first set out above.

			 	 	 
	 	VITRAN CORPORATION INC.
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Richard E. Gaetz
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Richard E. Gaetz                            	 
	 	 	Title:  	President and Chief Executive
Officer 	 
	 
	 	 
VITRAN CORPORATION
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Richard E. Gaetz
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Richard E. Gaetz                            	 
	 	 	Title:  	Chief Executive Officer 	 
	 
	 	

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., 

Toronto Branch, as Canadian Lender
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Jeffery Coleman
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Jeffery Coleman                             	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 

			 	 	 
	 	FIFTH THIRD BANK, 

as U.S. Lender
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  William Krummen
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	William Krummen                             	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 

			 	 	 
	 	WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. 

as U.S. Lender
 

 
	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Joseph Bianchin
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Joseph Bianchin                             	 
	 	 	Title:  	Relationship Manager 	 
	 

			 	 	 
	 	VITRAN EXPRESS CANADA INC.

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Richard E. Gaetz
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Richard E. Gaetz 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Chief Executive Officer 	 
	 
	 	 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

as Agent

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Jeffery Coleman
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Jeffery Coleman 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 

			 	 	 
	 	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

as U.S. Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Jeffery Coleman
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Jeffery Coleman 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 
	 	 
FIFTH THIRD BANK,

Canadian Branch, as Canadian Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Stephen Pepper
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Stephen Pepper 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 
	 	 
WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL 

CORPORATION CANADA,

as Canadian Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Nick Scarfo
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Nick Scarfo 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 

 

8

			 	 	 
	 	NATIONAL CITY BANK, 

as U.S. Lender
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Susan Dimmick
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Susan Dimmick                               	 
	 	 	Title:  	Senior Vice President 	 
	 
 
	 	BANK OF MONTREAL 

Chicago Branch as U.S. Lender
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Kristina Burden
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Kristina Burden                             	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 
 
	 	BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 

as U.S. Lender
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Stephen Sullivan
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Stephen Sullivan                            	 
	 	 	Title:  	Senior Vice President 	 
	 
 
	 	NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA, 

New York Branch, as U.S. Lender
 

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Vincent Lima
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Vincent Lima                               	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 
 
	 	LAURENTIAN BANK OF CANADA,

as Canadian Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Rick Arnone
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Rick Arnone 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Assistant Vice President 	 
	 

			 	 	 
	 	NATIONAL CITY BANK,

Canada Branch, as Canadian Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Bill Hines
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Bill Hines 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Senior Vice President and
Principal Officer 	 
	 
 
	 	BANK OF MONTREAL,

as Canadian Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/Sean Gallaway
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Sean Gallaway 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 
 
	 	BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Canada Branch, as Canadian Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Nelson Lam
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Nelson Lam 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 
 
	 	NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA,

as Canadian Lender

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Ian Gillespie
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Ian Gillespie 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Managing Directord873547_ex4-1.htm

    Exhibit
4.1

     

    FORM
OF

     

    SHIPBUILDING
CONTRACT

     

    

     

    FOR

     

     

    THE
CONSTRUCTION

     

    

     

    OF

     

    

     

    ONE
(1) 170,500 DWT CLASS BULK CARRIER

     

    

     

    (HULL
NO. HN-101[  ])

     

    

     

    BETWEEN

     

     

    GOLDEN
OCEAN GROUP LIMITED

    OR
ITS NOMINEE

     

    (AS
BUYER)

     

     

    AND

     

     

     

    DAEHAN
SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.

    (AS
BUILDER)

     

    
      
         

      

      
         

        
          

        

      

      
         

      

    

    INDEX

     

    

      
        	 ARTICLE  	 PAGE  
	
                PREAMBLE

              	
                1

              
	
                ARTICLE
      I - DESCRIPTION AND CLASS

              	
                2

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Description

              	
                2

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Basic
      Dimensions And Principal Particulars Of The Vessel

              	
                2

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Classification,
      Rules And Regulations

              	
                3

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Subcontracting

              	
                3

              
	 
      	
                5.

              	
                Nationality
      Of The Vessel

              	
                3

              
	
                ARTICLE
      II - CONTRACT PRICE

              	
                4

              
	
                ARTICLE
      III - ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE

              	
                5

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Delayed
      Delivery

              	
                5

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Insufficient
      Speed

              	
                5

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Excessive
      Fuel Consumption

              	
                6

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Deadweight
      Below Contract Requirements

              	
                6

              
	 
      	
                5.

              	
                Effect
      Of Cancellation

              	
                8

              
	
                ARTICLE
      IV - INSPECTION AND APPROVAL

              	
                9

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Appointment
      Of The Buyer’s Representative

              	
                9

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Authority
      Of The Buyer’s Representative

              	
                9

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Approval
      Of Drawings

              	
                10

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Salaries
      And Expenses

              	
                11

              
	 
      	
                5.

              	
                Responsibility
      Of The Builder

              	
                11

              
	 
      	
                6.

              	
                Responsibility
      Of The Buyer

              	
                11

              
	
                ARTICLE
      V - MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES AND EXTRAS

              	
                13

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                How
      Effected

              	
                13

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Substitution
      Of Material

              	
                13

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Changes
      In Rules And Regulations

              	
                13

              
	
                ARTICLE
      VI - TRIALS AND COMPLETION

              	
                15

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Notice

              	
                15

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Weather
      Condition

              	
                15

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                How
      Conducted

              	
                15

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Consumable
      Stores

              	
                15

              
	 
      	
                5.

              	
                Acceptance
      Or Rejection

              	
                16

              
	 
      	
                6.

              	
                Effect
      Of Acceptance

              	
                17

              
	
                ARTICLE
      VII - DELIVERY

              	
                18

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Time
      And Place

              	
                18

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                When
      And How Effected

              	
                18

              

      

       

       

      
        
          
          

        

        
          
          

          
            

          

        

        
          
          

        

      

       

      
        	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Documents
      To Be Delivered To The Buyer

              	
                18

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Tender
      Of The Vessel

              	
                19

              
	 
      	
                5.

              	
                Title
      And Risk

              	
                19

              
	 
      	
                6.

              	
                Removal
      Of The Vessel

              	
                19

              
	
                ARTICLE
      VIII - DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME (FORCE MAJEURE)

              	
                21

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Causes
      Of Delay

              	
                21

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Notice
      Of Delays

              	
                21

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Right
      To Cancel For Excessive Delay

              	
                21

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Definition
      Of Permissible Delays

              	
                22

              
	
                ARTICLE
      IX - WARRANTY OF QUALITY

              	
                23

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Guarantee
      Of Material And Workmanship

              	
                23

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Notice
      Of Defects

              	
                23

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Remedy
      Of Defects

              	
                23

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Extent
      Of The Builder’s Liability

              	
                24

              
	
                ARTICLE
      X - PAYMENT

              	
                27

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Currency

              	
                27

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Terms
      Of Payment

              	
                27

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Demand
      For Payment

              	
                28

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Method
      Of Payment

              	
                28

              
	 
      	
                5.

              	
                Refund
      By The Builder

              	
                29

              
	 
      	
                6.

              	
                Total
      Loss

              	
                29

              
	 
      	
                7.

              	
                Discharge
      Of Obligations

              	
                29

              
	 
      	
                8.

              	
                Refund
      Guarantee

              	
                30

              
	 
      	
                9.

              	
                Performance
      Guarantee

              	
                30

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XI - BUYER’S DEFAULT

              	
                31

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Definition
      Of Default

              	
                31

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Effect
      Of The Buyer’s Default On Or Before The Delivery Of The
    Vessel

              	
                31

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XII - BUYER’S SUPPLIES

              	
                34

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Responsibility
      Of The Buyer

              	
                34

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Responsibility
      Of The Builder

              	
                34

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XIII - ARBITRATION

              	
                36

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Appointment
      Of The Arbitrator

              	
                36

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Laws
      Applicable

              	
                36

              
	 
      	
                3.

              	
                Proceedings

              	
                36

              
	 
      	
                4.

              	
                Alteration
      Of Delivery Of The Vessel

              	
                37

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XIV - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

              	
                38

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XV - TAXES AND DUTIES

              	
                39

              

      

      
        	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Taxes

              	
                39

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Duties

              	
                39

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XVI - PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS

              	
                40

              
	 
      	
                1.

              	
                Patents,
      Trademarks And Copyrights

              	
                40

              
	 
      	
                2.

              	
                Rights
      to the Specifications, Plans, etc.

              	
                40

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XVII - INTERPRETATION AND GOVERNING LAW

              	
                41

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XVIII - NOTICE

              	
                42

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XIX - EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS CONTRACT

              	
                43

              
	
                ARTICLE
      XX - EXCLUSIVENESS

              	
                44

              
	
                EXHIBIT
      “A”

              	
                A-1

              
	
                EXHIBIT
      “B”

              	
                B-1

              

      

    
      
         

      

      
         

        
          

        

      

      
         

      

    

    SHIPBUILDING
CONTRACT

     

    THIS
CONTRACT, made on this 30th day of November, 2006 by and between GOLDEN OCEAN
GROUP LIMITED or its nominee, a corporation organized and existing under the
laws of Bermuda with its principal office at Par-la-Ville Place, 14 Par-la-Ville
Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda (hereinafter called the “BUYER”), the party of the
first part and DAEHAN SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the Republic of Korea, having its principal office at
748, Woodoo-Ri, Dolsan-Up, Yeosu City, Jeonnam, Korea (hereinafter called the
“BUILDER”), the party of the second part,

     

    WITNESSETH:

     

    In
consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the BUILDER agrees to
design, build, launch, equip and complete one (1) 170,500 DWT Class Bulk Carrier
as described in Article I hereof (hereinafter called the “VESSEL”) at the
BUILDER’s shipyard in Haenam, Korea (hereinafter called the “SHIPYARD”) and to
deliver and sell the VESSEL to the BUYER, and the BUYER agrees to accept
delivery of and purchase from the BUILDER the VESSEL, according to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth :

     

    (End
of Preamble)

    
      
         

      

      
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    ARTICLE I - DESCRIPTION AND
CLASS

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              DESCRIPTION

            

    

     

    The
VESSEL shall have the BUILDER’s Hull No, HN-101[  ] and shall be
constructed, equipped and completed in accordance with the Specifications for
Hull Nos. HN-1015/1016, dated 30th November, 2006 and General Arrangement Plan
attached thereto (hereinafter called respectively the “SPECIFICATIONS” and the
“PLAN”) signed by both parties, which shall constitute an integral part of this
CONTRACT although not attached hereto.

     

    The
SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN are intended to explain each other and anything
shown on the PLAN and not stipulated in the SPECIFICATIONS or anything
stipulated in the SPECIFICATIONS and not shown on the PLAN shall be deemed and
considered as if included in both. Should there be any inconsistencies or
contradictions between the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN, the SPECIFICATIONS shall
prevail. Should there be any inconsistencies or contradictions between this
CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS, this CONTRACT shall prevail.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              BASIC DIMENSIONS AND
      PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS OF THE
VESSEL

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      basic dimensions and principal particulars of the VESSEL shall
      be

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              Length,
      overall

            	
              about

            	
              289.0
      M

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Length,
      between perpendiculars

            	
              about

            	
              279.0
      M

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Breadth,
      moulded

            	
              about

            	
              45.0
      M

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Depth
      to Upper Deck, moulded

            	
              about

            	
              24.2
      M

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Design
      draft, moulded, in seawater 
of specific gravity of
    1.025

            	
              about

            	
              16.5
      M

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Scantling
      draft, moulded, in 
seawater of specific gravity of
    1.025

            	
              about

            	
              17.8
      M

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Deadweight
      on the above moulded design draft of 16.5 M

            	 
      	
              155,000
      M/T

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Deadweight
      on the above moulded scantling draft of 17.8 M

            	
              about

            	
              170,500
      M/T

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Cubic
      capacity of cargo hold (incl. hatch coaming)

            	
              about

            	
              191,500
      M3

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              Main
      propulsion engine

            	 
      	
              MAN
      B&W 6S70MC-C

              MCR:  18,660KW
      x 91.0 RPM

              NCR:  16,794KW
      x 87.9 RPM

            
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Service
      speed at 16.5 meters design draft at the condition of clean bottom and in
      calm and deep sea with main engine developing a NCR of 16,794 KW with 15.0
      per cent (15.0%) sea margin.
 	 	
              15.4
      Knots
 
	 	 	 	 
	 	
              Specific
      fuel consumption of the main engine with tolerance of +5% applying I.S.O.
      reference conditions to the result of official shop test at a MCR of
      18,660 KW using marine diesel oil having lower calorific value of 10,200
      Kcal per Kg.
 	 	
              169.0
      gr/KW.HR
 

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    The
details of the above particulars as well as the definitions and method of
measurements and calculations are as indicated in the
SPECIFICATIONS.

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              The
      dimensions may be slightly modified by the BUILDER, who also reserves the
      right to make changes to the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN if found
      necessary to suit the local conditions and facilities of the SHIPYARD, the
      availability of materials and equipment, the introduction of improved
      production methods or otherwise, subject to the approval of the BUYER
      which the BUYER shall not withhold
unreasonably.

            

    

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              CLASSIFICATION, RULES
      AND REGULATIONS

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      VESSEL shall be built in compliance with the rules and regulations of Det
      Norske Veritas (hereinafter called the “CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY”), in force
      as of the date of this CONTRACT, to be classed and registered as +1A1,
      Bulk Carrier ESP, CSR, BC-A, Holds 2, 4, 6 and 8 may be empty, E0, BIS,
      GRAB(20), ES(S) and also to comply with the rules and regulations, in
      force as of the date of this CONTRACT, as described in the
      SPECIFICATIONS,

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER shall arrange with the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY for the assignment
      by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY of representative(s) to the VESSEL during
      construction. All fees and charges incidental to classification of the
      VESSEL in compliance with the above specified rules, regulations and
      requirements of this CONTRACT shall be for the account of the
      BUILDER.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              The
      decision of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY as to whether the VESSEL complies
      with the regulations of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY shall be final and
      binding upon the BUILDER and the
BUYER.

            

    

     

    
      	
              4.  

            	
              SUBCONTRACTING

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER may, at its sole discretion and responsibility, subcontract any portion
of the construction work of the VESSEL.

     

    
      	
              5.  

            	
              NATIONALITY OF THE
      VESSEL

            

    

     

    The
VESSEL shall be registered by the BUYER at its own cost and expense under the
laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands with its home port of Majuro at the
time of its delivery and acceptance hereunder.

     

     

    (End
of Article)

     

    
      
         

      

      
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    ARTICLE II - CONTRACT
PRICE

     

    

    The
contract price of the VESSEL delivered to the BUYER at the SHIPYARD shall be
United States Dollars Eighty One Million only (US$81,000,000.-) (hereinafter
called the “CONTRACT PRICE”) which shall be paid plus any increases or less any
decreases due to adjustment or modifications, if any, as set forth in this
CONTRACT. The above CONTRACT PRICE shall include payment for services in the
inspection, tests, survey and classification of the VESSEL which will be
rendered by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY and shall not include the cost of the
BUYER’s supplies as stipulated in Article XII.

     

    The
CONTRACT PRICE also includes all costs and expenses for supplying all necessary
drawings as stipulated in the SPECIFICATIONS except those to be furnished by the
BUYER for the VESSEL in accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS.

     

    (End
of Article)

     

    
      
         

      

      
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    ARTICLE III - ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTRACT
PRICE

     

    

     

    The
CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall be adjusted as hereinafter set forth in the
event of the following contingencies. It is hereby understood by both parties
that any adjustment of the CONTRACT PRICE as provided for in this Article is by
way of liquidated damages and not by way of penalty.

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              DELAYED
      DELIVERY

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              No
      adjustment shall be made and the CONTRACT PRICE shall remain unchanged for
      the first thirty (30) days of the delay in delivery of the VESSEL [ending
      as of 12 o’clock midnight Korean Standard Time on the thirtieth (30th) day
      of delay] beyond the Delivery Date calculated as provided in Article
      VII.1. hereof.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              If
      delivery of the VESSEL is delayed more than thirty (30) days beyond the
      date upon which the delivery is due from the BUILDER under the terms of
      this CONTRACT, then, beginning at midnight of the thirtieth (30th) day
      after such due date, the CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall be reduced by
      U.S. Dollars Twenty Five Thousand (US$25,000.-) for each full day of
      delay.

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	 	However,
      unless the parties agree otherwise, the total amount of deduction from the
      CONTRACT PRICE shall not exceed the amount due to cover the delay of one
      hundred and eighty (180) days after thirty (30) days of the delay in
      delivery of the VESSEL at the rate of deduction as specified
      hereinabove. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              But,
      if the delay in delivery of the VESSEL continues for a period of more than
      two hundred and ten (210) days beyond the date upon which the delivery is
      due from the BUILDER under the terms of this CONTRACT then, in such event,
      and after such period has expired, the BUYER may, at its option, cancel
      this CONTRACT by serving upon the BUILDER a notice of cancellation by
      facsimile to be confirmed by a registered letter via airmail directed to
      the BUILDER at the address given in this CONTRACT. Such cancellation shall
      be effective as of the date the notice thereof is received by the BUILDER.
      If the BUYER has not served the notice of cancellation after the
      aforementioned two hundred and ten (210) days delay in delivery, the
      BUILDER may demand the BUYER to make an election in accordance with
      Article VIII.3. hereof,

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              For
      the purpose of this Article, the delivery of the VESSEL shall be deemed to
      be delayed when and if the VESSEL, after taking into full account
      extension of the Delivery Date or permissible delays as provided in
      Article V-3, VI-2, VIII-1, XI-2 or elsewhere in this CONTRACT, is
      delivered beyond the date upon which delivery would then be due under the
      terms of this CONTRACT.

            

    

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              INSUFFICIENT
      SPEED

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall not be affected or changed, if the
      actual speed, as determined by trial runs more fully described in Article
      VI hereof, is less than the speed required under the terms of this
      CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS provided such deficiency in actual speed
      is not more than three-tenths (3/10) of a knot below the guaranteed
      speed.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              However,
      commencing with and including a deficiency of more than three-tenths
      (3/10) of a knot in actual speed below the speed guaranteed under this
      CONTRACT, the CONTRACT PRICE shall be reduced for each full one tenth
      (1/10) of a knot in excess of the said three tenths (3/10) of a knot of
      deficiency in speed [fractions of less than one-tenth (1/10) of a knot
      shall be regarded as a full one-tenth (1/10) of a knot] as
      follows.

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              For
      three tenths (3/10) of a knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$60,000.-

            
	 	
              For
      four tenths (4/10) of a knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$120,000.-

            
	 	
              For
      five tenths (5/10) of a knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$180,000.-

            
	 	
              For
      six tenths (6/10) of a knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$240,000.-

            
	 	
              For
      seven tenths (7/10) of a knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$300,000.-

            
	 	
              For
      eight tenths (8/10) of a knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$360,000.-

            
	 	
              For
      nine tenths (9/10) of a knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$420,000.-

            
	 	
              For
      one (1) knot

            	
              a
      total sum of US$480,000.-

            
	 	 
      	 
      
	 	The
      above figures are not cumulative. 	 

    

     

    
      	 	However, unless the
      parties agree otherwise, the total amount of reduction from the CONTRACT
      PRICE shall not exceed the amount due to cover the deficiency of one (1)
      full knot below the guaranteed speed at the rate of reduction as specified
      above. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              If
      the deficiency in actual speed of the VESSEL is more than one (1) full
      knot below the speed guaranteed under this CONTRACT, then the BUYER, at
      its option, may, subject to the BUILDER’s right to effect alterations or
      corrections as provided in Article VI.5. hereof, cancel this CONTRACT or
      may accept the VESSEL at a reduction in the CONTRACT PRICE as above
      provided for one (1) full knot of deficiency
  only.

            

    

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              EXCESSIVE FUEL
      CONSUMPTION

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      CONTRACT PRICE shall not be affected or changed by reason of the fuel
      consumption of the VESSEL’s main engine, as determined by the engine
      manufacturer’s shop trial as per the SPECIFICATIONS being more than the
      guaranteed fuel consumption of the VESSEL’s main engine, if such excess is
      not more than five per cent (5%) over the guaranteed fuel
      consumption.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              However,
      as for the excess of more than five per cent (5%) in the actual fuel
      consumption over the guaranteed fuel consumption of the VESSEL’s main
      engine, the CONTRACT PRICE shall be reduced by U.S. Dollars Seventy
      Thousand (US$70,000.-) for each full one per cent (1%) increase in fuel
      consumption in excess of the said five per cent (5%) increase in fuel
      consumption [fractions of less than one per cent (1%) shall be regarded as
      a full one per cent (1%)]. However, unless the parties agree otherwise,
      the total amount of reduction from the CONTRACT PRICE shall not exceed the
      amount due to cover the excess of ten per cent (10%) over the guaranteed
      fuel consumption of the VESSEL’s main engine at the rate of reduction as
      specified above.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              If
      such actual fuel consumption exceeds the guaranteed fuel consumption of
      the VESSEL’s main engine by more than ten per cent (10%), the BUYER, at
      its option, may, subject to the BUILDER’s right to effect alterations or
      corrections as specified in Article VI.5. hereof, cancel this CONTRACT or
      may accept the VESSEL at a reduction in the CONTRACT PRICE as above
      provided for the ten per cent (10%) increase
  only.

            

    

     

    
      	
              4.  

            	
              DEADWEIGHT BELOW
      CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall not be affected or changed, if actual
      deadweight, determined as provided in this CONTRACT and the
      SPECIFICATIONS, is below the deadweight of 170,500 metric tons on the
      moulded scantling draft of 17.8 meters required by this CONTRACT and the
      SPECIFICATIONS by an amount of 1,500 metric tons or less. However, should
      the deficiency in the actual deadweight of the VESSEL be more than 1,500
      metric tons below the said required deadweight, then the CONTRACT PRICE of
      the VESSEL shall be reduced for each full one (1) metric ton [fractions of
      less than one (1) metric ton shall be disregarded] of decreased deadweight
      in excess of 1,500 metric tons by the sum of U.S. Dollars Five Hundred
      (US$500.-) per metric ton.

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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      	 	 	However,
      unless the parties agree otherwise, the total amount of deduction from the
      CONTRACT PRICE shall not exceed the amount due to cover the deficiency of
      3,500 metric tons below the said required deadweight
      hereinabove. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              If
      the deficiency in the deadweight of the VESSEL is more than 3,500 metric
      tons below the said required deadweight, then the BUYER, at its option,
      may, subject to the BUILDER’s right to effect alterations or corrections
      without the BUYER’s prior consent as specified in Article VI.5. hereof,
      cancel this CONTRACT or may accept the VESSEL at a reduction in the
      CONTRACT PRICE as above provided for 3,500 metric tons of deficiency
      only.

            

    

     

    
      
         

      

      
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    EFFECT OF
CANCELLATION

     

    It
is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that in any case, if
the BUYER cancels this CONTRACT under this Article, the BUYER shall not be
entitled to any liquidated damages.

     

     

    (End
of Article)

    
      
         

      

      
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    ARTICLE IV — INSPECTION AND
APPROVAL

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              APPOINTMENT OF THE
      BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE

            

    

     

    The
BUYER shall timely despatch to and maintain at the SHIPYARD, at its own cost,
expense and risk, one or more representatives (hereinafter called the “BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE”), who shall be duly accredited in writing by the BUYER to
supervise adequately the construction by the BUILDER of the VESSEL, her
equipment and all accessories. Before the commencement of any item of work under
this CONTRACT, the BUILDER shall, whenever reasonably required, previously
exhibit, furnish to, and within the limits of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE’s
authority, secure the approval from the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE of any and all
plans and drawings prepared in connection therewith. Upon appointment of the
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE, the BUYER shall notify the BUILDER in writing of the
name and the scope of the authority of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              AUTHORITY OF THE
      BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE

            

    

     

    Such
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall, at all times during working hours of the
construction until delivery of the VESSEL, have the right to inspect the VESSEL,
her equipment and all accessories, and work in progress, or materials utilized
in connection with the construction of the VESSEL, wherever such work is being
done or such materials are stored, for the purpose of determining that the
VESSEL, her equipment and accessories are being constructed in accordance with
the terms of this CONTRACT and/or the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN.

     

    The
BUILDER will endeavor to arrange for the inspection by the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE during working hours of the BUILDER. However, such inspection may
be arranged beyond the BUILDER’s normal working hours, including weekend and/or
holiday if this is considered necessary by the BUILDER in order to meet the
BUILDER’s construction schedule, on the condition that the BUILDER will inform
the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE at least three (3) days in advance of such
inspection.

     

    The
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall, within the limits of the authority conferred upon
him by the BUYER, make decisions or give advice to the BUILDER on behalf of the
BUYER promptly on all problems arising out of, or in connection with, the
construction of the VESSEL and generally act in a reasonable manner with a view
to cooperating to the utmost with the BUILDER in the construction process of the
VESSEL.

     

    The
decision, approval or advice of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall be deemed to
have been given by the BUYER and once given shall not be withdrawn, revoked or
modified except with consent of the BUILDER. Provided that the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants shall comply with the foregoing obligations, no
act or omission of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants shall, in any
way, diminish the liability of the BUILDER under Article IX (WARRANTY OF
QUALITY). The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall notify the BUILDER promptly in
writing of his discovery of any construction or materials, which he believes do
not or will not conform to the requirements of the CONTRACT and the
SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN and likewise advise and consult with the BUILDER on
all matters pertaining to the construction of the VESSEL, as may be required by
the BUILDER, or as he may deem necessary.

     

    However,
if the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE fails to submit to the BUILDER without delay any
such demand concerning alterations or changes with respect to the construction,
arrangement or outfit of the VESSEL, which the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE has
examined, inspected or attended at the test thereof under this CONTRACT or the
SPECIFICATIONS, the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall be deemed to have approved the
same and shall be precluded from making any demand for alterations, changes, or
complaints with respect thereto at a later date,

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    The
BUILDER shall comply with any such demand which is not contradictory to this
CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN, provided that any and all such
demands by the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE with regard to construction, arrangement
and outfit of the VESSEL shall be submitted in writing to the authorised
representative of the BUILDER. The BUILDER shall notify the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE of the names of the persons who are from time to time authorised
by the BUILDER for this purpose.

     

    It
is agreed upon between the BUYER and the BUILDER that the modifications,
alterations or changes and other measures necessary to comply with such demand
may be effected at a convenient time and place at the BUILDER’s reasonable
discretion in view of the construction schedule of the VESSEL.

     

    In
the event that the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall advise the BUILDER that he has
discovered or believes the construction or materials do not or will not conform
to the requirements of this CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN, and the
BUILDER shall not agree with the views of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE in such
respect, either the BUYER or the BUILDER may, with the agreement of the other
party, seek an opinion of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or failing such agreement,
request an arbitration in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII hereof.
The CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or the arbitration tribunal, as the case may be,
shall determine whether or not a nonconformity with the provisions of this
CONTRACT, the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN exists. If the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
or the arbitration tribunal, as the case may be, enters a determination in
favour of the BUYER, then in such case the BUILDER shall make the necessary
alterations or changes, or if such alterations or changes cannot be made in time
to meet the construction schedule for the VESSEL, the BUILDER shall make fair
and reasonable adjustment of the CONTRACT PRICE in lieu of such alterations and
changes. If the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or the arbitration tribunal, as the case
may be, enters a determination in favour of the BUILDER, then the time for
delivery of the VESSEL shall be extended for the period of delay in
construction, if any, occasioned by such proceedings, and the BUYER shall
compensate the BUILDER for the proven loss and damages incurred by the BUILDER
as a result of the dispute herein referred to.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              APPROVAL OF
      DRAWINGS

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER shall submit to the BUYER three (3) copies of each of the plans
      and drawings to be submitted to the BUYER for its approval at its address
      as set forth in Article XVIII hereof. The BUYER shall, within fourteen
      (14) days after receipt thereof return to the BUILDER one (1) copy of such
      plans and drawings with the approval or comments, if any, of the BUYER. A
      list of the plans and drawings to be so submitted to the BUYER shall be
      mutually agreed upon between the parties
hereto.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              When
      and if the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall have been sent by the BUYER to the
      SHIPYARD in accordance with Paragraph 1 of this Article, the BUILDER may
      submit the remainder, if any, of the plans and drawings in the agreed
      list, to the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE for his approval, unless otherwise
      agreed upon between the parties
hereto.

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	The
      BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall, within seven (7) days after receipt thereof,
      return to the BUILDER one (1) copy of such plans and drawings with his
      approval or comments written thereon, if any. Approval by the BUYER’S
      REPRESENTATIVE of the plans and drawings duly submitted to him shall be
      deemed to be the approval by the BUYER for all purposes of this
      CONTRACT, 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              In
      the event that the BUYER or the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall fail to
      return the plans and drawings to the BUILDER within the time limit as
      hereinabove provided, such plans and drawings shall be deemed to have been
      automatically approved without any comment. In the event the plans and
      drawings submitted by the BUILDER to the BUYER or the BUYER’S
      REPRESENTATIVE in accordance with this Article do not meet with the
      BUYER’s or the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE’s approval, the matter may be
      submitted by either party hereto for determination pursuant to Article
      XIII hereof. If the BUYER’s comments on the plans and drawings that are
      returned to the BUILDER by the BUYER within the said time limit are not
      clearly specified or detailed, the BUILDER shall be entitled to place its
      own interpretation on such comments in implementing
  them.

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              4.  

            	
              SALARIES AND
      EXPENSES

            

    

     

    All
salaries and expenses of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or any other person or
persons employed by the BUYER hereunder shall be for the BUYER’s
account.

     

    
      	
              5.  

            	
              RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
      BUILDER

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER shall provide the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE and his assistants free
      of charge with suitably furnished office space at, or in the immediate
      vicinity of, the SHIPYARD together with access to telephone and facsimile
      facilities as may be necessary to enable the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE and
      his assistants to carry out their work under this CONTRACT. However, the
      BUYER shall pay for the telephone or facsimile facilities used by the
      BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or his
assistants.

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	The
      BUILDER, its employees, agents and subcontractors, during its working
      hours until delivery of the VESSEL, shall arrange for them to have free
      and ready access to the VESSEL, her equipment and accessories, and to any
      other place (except the areas controlled for the purpose of national
      security) where work is being done, or materials arc being processed or
      stored in connection with the construction of the VESSEL including the
      premises of sub-contractors. 

    

     

    
      	 	 	The
      BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants or employees shall observe the
      work’s rules, regulations and the guidances prevailing at the BUILDER’s
      and its sub-contractor’s premises. The BUILDER shall promptly provide to
      the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE and/or his assistants and shall ensure that its
      sub-contractors shall promptly provide all such information as he or they
      may reasonably request in connection with the construction of the VESSEL
      and her engines, equipment and
machinery. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              The
      BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE and his assistants shall at all times remain the
      employees of the BUYER. The BUILDER shall not be liable to the BUYER or
      the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or to his assistants or to the BUYER’s
      employees or agents for personal injuries, including death, during the
      time they, or any of them, are on the VESSEL, or within the premises of
      either the BUILDER or its sub-contractors, or are otherwise engaged in and
      about the construction of the VESSEL, unless, however, such personal
      injuries, including death, are caused by the gross negligence of the
      BUILDER, its sub-contractors, or its or their employees or agents. The
      BUILDER shall not be liable to the BUYER for damages to, or destruction of
      property of the BUYER or of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants
      or the BUYER’s employees or agents, unless such damages, loss or
      destruction is caused by the gross negligence of the BUILDER, its
      sub-contractors, or its or their employees or
  agents.

            

    

     

    
      	
              6.  

            	
              RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
      BUYER

            

    

     

    The
BUYER shall undertake and assure that the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE and his
assistants shall carry out their duties hereunder in accordance with the normal
shipbuilding practice and SHIPYARD quality standard and in such a way as to
avoid any unnecessary increase in building cost, delay in the construction of
the VESSEL, and/or any disturbance in the construction schedule of the
BUILDER.

     

    
      
         

      

      
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    The
BUILDER has the right to request the BUYER to replace any of the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE and/or his assistants who are deemed unsuitable and
unsatisfactory for the proper progress of the VESSEL’s
construction.

     

     

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    ARTICLE V - MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES AND
EXTRAS

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              HOW
      EFFECTED

            

    

     

    Minor
modifications or changes to the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN under which the
VESSEL is to be constructed may be made at any time hereafter by written
agreement of the parties hereto. Any modification or change requested by the
BUYER which does not affect the frame-work of the SPECIFICATIONS shall be agreed
to by the BUILDER if the BUYER agrees to adjustment of the CONTRACT PRICE,
deadweight and/or cubic capacity, speed requirements, the Delivery Date and
other terms and conditions of this CONTRACT reasonably required as a result of
such modification or change. The BUILDER has the right to continue construction
of the VESSEL on the basis of the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN until the BUYER
has agreed to such adjustments. The BUILDER shall be entitled to refuse to make
any alteration, change or modification of the SPECIFICATIONS and/or the PLAN
requested by the BUYER, if the BUYER does not agree to the aforesaid adjustments
within seven (7) days of the BUILDER’s notification of the same to the BUYER,
or, if, in the BUILDER’s judgement, the compliance with such request of the
BUYER would cause an unreasonable disruption of the normal working schedule of
the SHIPYARD.

     

    The
BUILDER, however, agrees to exert its efforts to accommodate such reasonable
request by the BUYER so that the said change and modification shall be made at a
reasonable cost and within the shortest period of time reasonably possible. The
aforementioned agreement to modify and change the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN
may be effected by exchange of letters or facsimiles manifesting the
agreement.

     

    The
letters and facsimiles exchanged by the parties pursuant to the foregoing shall
constitute an amendment to this CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN
under which the VESSEL shall be built. Upon consummation of such an agreement to
modify and change the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN, the BUILDER shall alter the
construction of the VESSEL in accordance therewith including any addition to, or
deduction from, the work to be performed in connection with such
construction.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              SUBSTITUTION OF
      MATERIAL

            

    

     

    If
any materials, machinery or equipment required for the construction of the
VESSEL by the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN or otherwise under this CONTRACT can
not be procured in time to meet the BUILDER’s construction schedule for the
VESSEL, or are in short supply, or are unreasonably high in price compared with
the prevailing international market price, the BUILDER may supply, subject to
the BUYER’s prior approval, other materials, machinery or equipment of equal
quality and effect capable of meeting the requirements of the CLASSIFICATION
SOCIETY and the rules, regulations and requirements with which the construction
of the VESSEL must comply.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              CHANGES IN RULES AND
      REGULATIONS

            

    

     

    If
the specified rules and regulations with which the construction of the VESSEL is
required to comply are altered or changed by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or
bodies authorised to make such alterations or changes after the CONTRACT date,
either the BUYER or the BUILDER, upon receipt of due notice thereof, shall
forthwith give notice thereof to the other party in writing. Thereupon, within
ten (10) days after giving the notice to the BUILDER or receiving the notice
from the BUILDER, the BUYER shall advise the BUILDER as to the alterations and
changes, if any, to be made on the VESSEL which the BUYER, in its sole
discretion, shall decide. The BUILDER shall not be obliged to comply with such
alterations and/or changes if the BUYER fails to notify the BUILDER of its
decision within the time limit stated above,

     

    The
BUILDER shall comply promptly with the said request of the BUYER, provided that
the BUILDER and the BUYER shall first agree to :

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              (a)  

            	
              any
      increase or decrease in the CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL that is
      occasioned by such compliance ;

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              any
      extension or advancement in the Delivery Date of the VESSEL that is
      occasioned by such compliance ;

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              any
      increase or decrease in the deadweight and/or cubic capacity of the
      VESSEL, if such compliance results in any increase or reduction in the
      deadweight and/or cubic capacity ;

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              adjustment
      of the speed requirements if such compliance results in any increase or
      reduction in the speed ; and

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (e)  

            	
              any
      other alterations in the terms of this CONTRACT or of the SPECIFICATIONS
      or the PLAN or both, if such compliance makes such alterations of the
      terms necessary.

            

    

     

    Any
delay in the construction of the VESSEL caused by the BUYER’s delay in making a
decision or agreement as above shall constitute a permissible delay under this
CONTRACT. Such agreement by the BUYER shall be effected in the same manner as
provided above for modification and change of the SPECIFICATIONS and the
PLAN.

     

     

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    ARTICLE VI - TRIALS AND
COMPLETION

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              NOTICE

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER shall notify the BUYER in writing or by facsimile at least fourteen (14)
days in advance of the time and place of the trial run of the VESSEL. Such
notice shall specify the place from which the VESSEL will commence her trial run
and approximate date upon which the trial run is expected to take place. Such
date shall be further confirmed by the BUILDER five (5) days in advance of the
trial run in writing or by facsimile.

     

    The
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE, who is to witness the performance of the VESSEL during
such trial run, shall be present at such place on the date specified in such
notice. Should the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE fail to be present after the BUILDER’s
due notice to the BUYER as provided above, the BUILDER shall be entitled to
conduct such trial run with the presence of the representative(s) of the
CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY only without the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE being present. In
such case, the BUYER shall be obliged to accept the VESSEL on the basis of a
certificate issued by the BUILDER that the VESSEL, after the trial run, subject
to alterations and corrections, if necessary, has been found to conform with the
SPECIFICATIONS and this CONTRACT and is satisfactory in all respects, provided
the BUILDER first makes such corrections and alterations promptly.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              WEATHER
      CONDITION

            

    

     

    In
the event of unfavourable weather on the date specified for the trial run, the
trial run shall take place on the first available day that weather conditions
permit. The parties hereto recognize that the weather conditions in Korean
waters, in which the trial run is to take place, are such that great changes in
weather may arise momentarily and without warning and therefore, it is agreed
that if, during the trial run, the weather should become so unfavourable that
the trial run cannot be continued, then the trial run shall be discontinued and
postponed until the first favourable day next following, unless the BUYER shall
assent to the acceptance of the VESSEL by notification in writing on the basis
of such trial run so far made prior to such change in weather conditions. Any
delay of the trial run caused by such unfavourable weather conditions shall also
operate to extend the Delivery Date of the VESSEL for the period of delay
occasioned by such unfavourable weather conditions.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              HOW
      CONDUCTED

            

    

     

    All
expenses in connection with the trials of the VESSEL are to be for the account
of the BUILDER, which, during the trials, is to provide at its own expense the
necessary crew to comply with conditions of safe navigation. The trials shall be
conducted in the manner prescribed in this CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS, and
shall prove fulfilment of the performance requirements for the trials as set
forth in the SPECIFICATIONS.

     

    The
BUILDER shall be entitled to conduct preliminary sea trials, during which the
propulsion plant and/or its appurtenance shall be adjusted according to the
BUILDER’s judgement. The BUILDER shall have the right to repeat any trial
whatsoever as it deems necessary.

     

    
      	
              4.  

            	
              CONSUMABLE
      STORES

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER shall load the VESSEL with the required quantity of fuel oil,
lubricating oil, hydraulic oil and greases, fresh water, and other stores
necessary to conduct the trials as set forth in the SPECIFICATIONS. The
necessary ballast (fuel oil, fresh water and such other ballast as may be
required) to bring the VESSEL to the trial load draft, as specified in the
SPECIFICATIONS, shall be supplied and paid for by the BUILDER whilst lubricating
oil and greases shall be supplied and paid for by the BUYER within the time
advised by the BUILDER for the conduct of sea trials as well as for use before
the delivery of the VESSEL to the BUYER. The fuel oil as well as lubricating oil
and greases shall be in accordance with the specifications of the main engine
and other machinery and the BUYER shall decide and advise the BUILDER of the
supplier’s name for lubricating oil, hydraulic oil and greases before the
work-commencement of the VESSEL, provided that the supplier shall be acceptable
to the BUILDER and/or the makers of all the machinery,

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Any
fuel oil, fresh water or other consumable stores furnished and paid for by the
BUILDER for trial runs remaining on board the VESSEL, at the time of acceptance
of the VESSEL by the BUYER, shall be bought by the BUYER from the BUILDER at the
BUILDER’s purchase price for such supply in Korea and payment by the BUYER
thereof shall be made at the time of delivery of the VESSEL. The BUILDER shall
pay the BUYER at the time of delivery of the VESSEL for the consumed quantity of
any lubricating oil, hydraulic oil and greases which were furnished and paid for
by the BUYER at the BUYER’s purchase price thereof. The consumed quantity of
lubricating oils, hydraulic oil and greases shall be calculated on the basis of
the difference between the remaining amount, including the same remaining in the
main engine, other machinery and their pipes, stern tube and the like, and the
supplied amount.

     

    
      	
              5.  

            	
              ACCEPTANCE OR
      REJECTION

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              If,
      during any sea trial, any breakdown occurs entailing interruption or
      irregular performance which can be repaired on board, the trial shall be
      continued after such repairs and be valid in all
  respects.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              However,
      if, during or after the trial run, it becomes apparent that the VESSEL or
      any part of her equipment requires alterations or corrections which but
      for this provision would or might entitle the BUYER to cancel this
      CONTRACT, the BUILDER shall notify the BUYER promptly in writing or by
      facsimile to such effect and shall simultaneously advise the BUYER of the
      estimated additional time required for the necessary alterations or
      corrections to be made.

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	The
      BUYER shall, within three (3) days of receipt from the BUILDER of notice
      of completion of such alterations or corrections and after such further
      trials or tests as necessary, notify the BUILDER in writing or by
      facsimile confirmed in writing of its acceptance, qualified acceptance or
      rejection of the VESSEL, all in accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS, the
      PLAN and this CONTRACT, and shall not be entitled to reject the VESSEL on
      such grounds until such time. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              Save
      as above provided, the BUYER shall, within two (2) days after completion
      of the trial run, notify the BUILDER in writing or by facsimile confirmed
      in writing of its acceptance of the VESSEL or of the details in respect of
      which the VESSEL does not conform to the SPECIFICATIONS or this
      CONTRACT.

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	If
      the BUILDER is in agreement with the BUYER’s determinations as to
      non-conformity, the BUILDER shall make such alterations or changes as may
      be necessary to correct such non-conformity and shall prove the fulfilment
      of this CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS by such tests or trials as may be
      necessary. 

    

     

    
      	 	 	The
      BUYER shall, within two (2) days after completion of such tests and/or
      trials, notify the BUILDER in writing or by facsimile confirmed in writing
      of its acceptance or rejection of the
VESSEL. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              However,
      the BUYER shall not be entitled to reject the VESSEL by reason of any
      minor or insubstantial items judged from the point of view of standard
      shipbuilding and shipping practice as not being in conformity with the
      SPECIFICATIONS, but, in that case, the BUILDER shall not be released from
      the obligation to correct and/or remedy such minor or insubstantial items
      as soon as practicable after the delivery of the
  VESSEL.

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              6.  

            	
              EFFECT OF
      ACCEPTANCE

            

    

     

    The
BUYER’s written or facsimiled notification of acceptance delivered to the
BUILDER as above provided, shall be final and binding insofar as conformity of
the VESSEL with the SPECIFICATIONS is concerned and shall preclude the BUYER
from refusing formal delivery of the VESSEL as hereinafter provided, if the
BUILDER complies with all conditions of delivery, as herein set forth and
provided that, in the case of qualified acceptance, any matters which were
mentioned in the notice of the qualified acceptance by the BUYER as requiring
correction have been corrected satisfactorily.

     

    If
the BUYER fails to notify the BUILDER of its acceptance or rejection of the
VESSEL as hereinabove provided, the BUYER shall be deemed to have accepted the
VESSEL. Nothing contained in this Article shall preclude the BUILDER from
exercising any and all rights which the BUILDER has under this CONTRACT if the
BUILDER disagrees with the BUYER’s rejection of the VESSEL or any reasons given
for such rejection, including arbitration provided in Article XIII
hereof.

     

     

    (End
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    ARTICLE VII –
DELIVERY

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              TIME AND
      PLACE

            

    

     

    The
VESSEL shall be delivered by the BUILDER to the BUYER at the SHIPYARD, safely
afloat on or before 30th September, 2009 (hereinafter called the “DELIVERY
DATE”) after completion of satisfactory trials and acceptance by the BUYER in
accordance with the terms of Article VI, except that, in the event of delays in
delivery of the VESSEL by the BUILDER due to causes which under the terms of
this CONTRACT permit extensions of the time for delivery of the VESSEL, the
aforementioned DELIVERY DATE shall be extended accordingly.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              WHEN AND HOW
      EFFECTED

            

    

     

    Provided
that the BUYER shall concurrently with delivery of the VESSEL release to the
BUILDER the fifth instalment as set forth in Article X.2 hereof and shall have
fulfilled all of its obligations provided for in this CONTRACT, delivery of the
VESSEL shall be forthwith effected upon acceptance thereof by the BUYER, as
hereinabove provided, by the concurrent delivery by each of the parties hereto
to the other of a PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE acknowledging delivery of
the VESSEL by the BUILDER and acceptance thereof by the BUYER, which PROTOCOL
shall be prepared in duplicate and signed by each of the parties
hereto.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              DOCUMENTS TO BE
      DELIVERED TO THE BUYER

            

    

     

    Upon
delivery and acceptance of the VESSEL, the BUILDER shall deliver to the BUYER
the following documents, which shall accompany the aforementioned PROTOCOL OF
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE :

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              PROTOCOL
      OF TRIALS of the VESSEL made pursuant to this CONTRACT and the
      SPECIFICATIONS,

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              PROTOCOL
      OF INVENTORY of the equipment of the VESSEL, including spare parts, all as
      specified in the SPECIFICATIONS,

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              PROTOCOL
      OF DEADWEIGHT DETERMINATION AND INCLINING
  EXPERIMENT.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              PROTOCOL
      OF STORES OF CONSUMABLE NATURE, such as all fuel oil and fresh water
      remaining in tanks if its cost is charged to the BUYER under Article VI.4.
      hereof,

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (e)  

            	
              DRAWINGS
      AND PLANS pertaining to the VESSEL as stipulated in the SPECIFICATIONS,
      which shall be furnished to the BUYER at no additional
    cost,

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (f)  

            	
              ALL
      CERTIFICATES required to be furnished upon delivery of the VESSEL pursuant
      to this CONTRACT, the SPECIFICATIONS and the customary shipbuilding
      practice, including

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (i)  

            	
              Classification
      Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (ii)  

            	
              Safety
      Construction Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (iii)  

            	
              Safety
      Equipment Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (iv)  

            	
              Safety
      Radio Certificate

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              (v)  

            	
              International
      Loadline Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (vi)  

            	
              International
      Tonnage Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (vii)  

            	
              BUILDER’s
      Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (viii)  

            	
              De-ratting
      Exemption Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (ix)  

            	
              International
      Oil Pollution Prevention
Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (x)  

            	
              Deadweight
      Certificate

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (xi)  

            	
              Certificate
      for Life Boats and Life Saving
Equipments

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	However,
      it is agreed by the parties that if the Classification Certificate and/or
      other certificates are not available at the time of delivery of the
      VESSEL, provisional certificates shall be accepted by the BUYER, provided
      that the BUILDER shall furnish the BUYER with formal certificates as
      promptly as possible after such formal certificates have been
      issued. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (g)  

            	
              DECLARATION
      OF WARRANTY of the BUILDER that the VESSEL is delivered to the BUYER free
      and clear of any liens, claims, mortgages, or other encumbrances upon the
      BUYER’S title thereto, and in particular, that the VESSEL is absolutely
      free of all burdens in the nature of imposts, taxes, or charges imposed by
      the prefecture or country of the port of delivery, as well as of all
      liabilities of the BUILDER to its sub-contractors and employees and of all
      liabilities arising from the operation of the VESSEL in trial runs, or
      otherwise, prior to delivery except as otherwise provided under this
      CONTRACT.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (h)  

            	
              COMMERCIAL
      INVOICE.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (i)  

            	
              BILL
      OF SALE.

            

    

     

    
      	
              4.  

            	
              TENDER OF THE
      VESSEL

            

    

     

    If
the BUYER fails to take delivery of the VESSEL after completion thereof
according to this CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS, the BUILDER shall have the
right to tender delivery of the VESSEL after compliance with all procedural
requirements as provided above.

     

    
      	
              5.  

            	
              TITLE AND
      RISK

            

    

     

    Title
and risk shall pass to the BUYER upon delivery of the VESSEL being effected as
stated above and the BUILDER shall be free of all responsibility or liability
whatsoever related with this CONTRACT except for the warranty of quality
contained in Article IX and the obligation to correct and/or remedy, as provided
in Article VI. 5. (d), if any, it being expressly understood that, until such
delivery is effected, the VESSEL and equipment thereof are at the entire risk of
the BUILDER including but not confined to, risks of war, insurrection and
seizure by Governments or Authorities, whether Korean or foreign, and whether at
war or at peace. The title to the BUYER’s supplies as provided in Article XII
shall remain with the BUYER and the BUILDER’s responsibility for such BUYER’s
supplies shall be as described in Article XII.2.

     

    
      	
              6.  

            	
              REMOVAL OF THE
      VESSEL

            

    

     

    The
BUYER shall take possession of the VESSEL immediately upon delivery thereof and
shall remove the VESSEL from the SHIPYARD within three (3) days after delivery
thereof is effected. Port dues and other charges levied by the Korean Government
Authorities after delivery of the VESSEL and any other costs related to the
removal of the VESSEL shall be borne by the BUYER.

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    ARTICLE VIII - DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF
TIME (FORCE MAJEURE)

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              CAUSES OF
      DELAY

            

    

     

    If
at any time after signing this CONTRACT, either the construction or delivery of
the VESSEL or any performance required hereunder as a prerequisite to the
delivery thereof is delayed by any of the following events; namely war involving
Korea, acts of state or government, blockade, revolution, insurrections,
mobilization, civil commotion, riots, strikes, sabotage, lockouts, Acts of God
or the public enemy, plague or other epidemics, quarantines, shortage or
prolonged failure of electric current, freight embargoes, or delays in delivery
of materials, machinery or equipment or hull blocks or outfitting works ,
provided that at the time of ordering the same could reasonably be expected by
the BUILDER to be delivered in time or defects in materials, machinery or
equipment which could not have been detected by the BUILDER using reasonable
care or earthquakes, tidal waves, typhoons, hurricanes, prolonged or unusually
severe weather conditions or destruction of the premises or works of the BUILDER
or its sub-contractors, or of the VESSEL, or any part thereof, by fire,
landslides, flood, lightning, explosion which in turn delay the construction of
the VESSEL or the BUILDER’s performance under the CONTRACT, or delays caused by
the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or the BUYER’s faulty action or omission, or for any
other causes which, under the terms of this CONTRACT, authorise and permit
extension of the time for delivery of the VESSEL, then, in the event of delays
due to the happening of any of the aforementioned contingencies, the DELIVERY
DATE of the VESSEL under this CONTRACT shall be extended for a period of time
which shall not exceed the total accumulated time of all such
delays.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              NOTICE OF
      DELAYS

            

    

     

    As
soon as practicably possible after commencement of any delay on account of which
the BUILDER claims that it is entitled under this CONTRACT to an extension of
the DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL, excluding delays due to arbitration, the
BUILDER shall advise the BUYER in writing or by facsimile of the date such delay
commenced, the reasons thereof and, if possible, its estimated duration of the
probable delay in the delivery of the VESSEL, and shall supply the BUYER if
reasonably available with relevant information or evidence to justify the delay
claimed, Within one (1) week after such delay ends, the BUILDER shall likewise
advise the BUYER in writing or by facsimile of the date that such delay ended,
and also, shall specify the period of time by which the BUILDER claims the
DELIVERY DATE should be extended by reason of such delay. Failure of the BUYER
to object to the BUILDER’s notification of any claim for extension of the date
for delivery of the VESSEL within one (1) week after receipt by the BUYER of
such notification shall be deemed to be a waiver by the BUYER of its right to
object to such extension.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              RIGHT TO CANCEL FOR
      EXCESSIVE DELAY

            

    

     

    If
the total accumulated time of all permissible and non-permissible delays,
excluding delays due to (i) arbitration under Article XIII, (ii) the BUYER’s
defaults under Article XI, (iii) modifications and changes under Article V or
(iv) delays or defects in the BUYER’s supplies as stipulated in Article XII,
aggregates three hundred and sixty-five (365) days or more, then, the BUYER may,
at any time thereafter, cancel this CONTRACT by giving a written notice of
cancellation to the BUILDER. Such cancellation shall be effective as of the date
the notice thereof is received by the BUILDER.

     

    If
the BUYER has not served the notice of cancellation as provided in the above or
Article III.1 hereof, the BUILDER may, at any time after expiration of the
accumulated time of the delay in delivery, either three hundred and sixty-five
(365) days in case of the delay in this Paragraph or two hundred and ten (210)
days in case of the delay in Article III.1, notify the BUYER of the future date
upon which the BUILDER estimates the VESSEL will be ready for delivery and
demand in writing or by facsimile that the BUYER make an election either to
cancel this CONTRACT or to consent to the delivery of the VESSEL at such future
date, in which case the BUYER shall, within seven (7) days after receipt of such
demand, make and notify the BUILDER of such election. If the BUYER elects to
consent to the delivery of the VESSEL at such future date (or other future date
as the parties may agree):

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              (a)  

            	
              Such
      future date shall become the contractual delivery date for the purposes of
      this CONTRACT and shall be subject to extension by reason of permissible
      delays as herein provided, and

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              If
      the VESSEL is not delivered by such revised contractual delivery date (as
      extended by reason of permissible delays), the BUYER shall have the same
      right of cancellation upon the same terms as provided in the above and
      Article III. 1.

            

    

     

    If
the BUYER shall not make an election within seven (7) days as provided
hereinabove, the BUYER shall be deemed to have accepted such extension of the
DELIVERY DATE to the future delivery date indicated by the BUILDER.

     

    
      	
              4.  

            	
              DEFINITION OF
      PERMISSIBLE DELAYS

            

    

     

    Delays
on account of the foregoing causes shall be understood to be permissible delays,
and are to be distinguished from non-permissible unauthorised delays on account
of which the CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL is subject to adjustment as provided
in Article III hereof.

     

     

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    ARTICLE IX - WARRANTY OF
QUALITY

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              GUARANTEE OF MATERIAL
      AND WORKMANSHIP

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER, for the period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery of the
VESSEL to the BUYER, guarantees the VESSEL and all parts and equipment thereof
that are manufactured or furnished by the BUILDER under this CONTRACT against
all defects which are directly due to defective materials, construction
miscalculation and/or poor workmanship, provided such defects have not been
caused by perils of the sea, rivers or navigations, or by normal wear and tear,
overloading, improper loading or stowage, corrosion of the materials, fire,
accidents at sea or elsewhere, or by incompetence, mismanagement, negligence or
wilful neglect or any alteration or addition to the VESSEL which has not
previously been approved by the BUILDER and provided that the cost of repairs of
such defects is not recoverable from insurers.

     

    The
BUILDER will be responsible for all machinery or parts of machinery and all
constructions which are supplied by sub-contractors and will guarantee the above
mentioned for a period of twelve (12) months on the basis as laid down in this
Paragraph.

     

    The
BUILDER further guarantee any repairs or replacements to the VESSEL made within
the Guarantee Period of twelve (12) months by it pursuant to this Article IX for
an independent period of twelve (12) months from the date of completion of such
repairs or replacements provided that the total accumulated period of guarantee
shall not exceed eighteen (18) months from the date of delivery of the
VESSEL.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              NOTICE OF
      DEFECTS

            

    

     

    The
BUYER or its duly authorized representative will notify the BUILDER in writing
or by e-mail or facsimile promptly after discovery of any defect for which a
claim is to be made under this guarantee.

     

    The
BUYER’s written notice shall include full particulars as to the nature of the
defect and the extent of the damage caused thereby, but excluding consequential
damage as hereinafter provided. The BUILDER will be under no obligation with
respect to this guarantee in respect of any claim for defects discovered prior
to the expiry date of the guarantee, unless notice of such defects is received
by the BUILDER before the expiry date. However, e-mail or facsimile advice
received by the BUILDER within three (3) days after such expiry date that a
claim is forthcoming will be sufficient compliance with the requirement as to
time, provided that such e-mail or facsimile advice shall include at least a
brief description of the defect including the identity of the equipment, extent
of damage, name and number of any replacement part and description of any
remedial work required, and that full particulars are given to the BUILDER not
later than seven (7) days after the expiry date.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              REMEDY OF
      DEFECTS

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER shall remedy, at its expense, any defects, against which the
      VESSEL is guaranteed under this Article, by making all necessary and
      reasonably practicable repairs or replacements at the SHIPYARD or
      elsewhere as provided for in (b)
hereinbelow.

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	In
      such case, the VESSEL shall be taken at the BUYER’s cost and
      responsibility to the place selected, ready in all respects for such
      repairs or replacements and in any event, the BUILDER shall not be
      responsible for towage, dockage, wharfage, port charges and anything else
      incurred for the BUYER’s getting and keeping the VESSEL ready for such
      repairing or replacing. 

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              (b)  

            	
              However,
      if it is impractical (which shall include, but not be limited to, an
      emergency) to bring the VESSEL to the SHIPYARD, the BUYER may cause the
      necessary repairs or replacements to be made elsewhere which is deemed by
      the BUYER with the consent of the BUILDER which shall not be unreasonably
      withheld, to be suitable for the purpose, provided that, in such event,
      the BUILDER may forward or supply replacement parts or materials under the
      terms described in (c) hereinbelow, unless forwarding or supplying thereof
      under the terms described in (c) hereinbelow would impair or delay the
      operation or working schedule of the VESSEL. In the event that the BUYER
      proposes to cause the necessary repairs or replacements to be made to the
      VESSEL at any shipyard or works other than the SHIPYARD, the BUYER shall
      first (but in all events as soon as reasonably possible) give the BUILDER
      notice in writing or by e-mail or facsimile of the time and place such
      repairs will be made, and if the VESSEL is not thereby delayed, or her
      operation or working schedule is not thereby impaired, the BUILDER shall
      have the right to verify by its own representative(s) the nature and
      extent of the defects complained of. The BUILDER shall, in such case,
      promptly advise the BUYER by e-mail or facsimile, after such examination
      has been completed, of its acceptance or rejection of the defects as ones
      that are covered by the guarantee herein provided. Upon the BUILDER’s
      acceptance of the defects as justifying remedy under this Article, or upon
      award of the arbitration so determining, the BUILDER shall compensate the
      BUYER an amount equal to the reasonable cost of making the same repairs or
      replacements at the SHIPYARD.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              In
      the event that it is necessary for the BUILDER to forward a replacement
      for a defective part under this guarantee, replacement parts shall be
      shipped to the BUYER under the terms of F.O.B. port of the country where
      they are to be purchased.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER reserves the option to retrieve, at the BUILDER’s cost, any of the
      replaced equipment/parts in case defects are remedied in accordance with
      the provisions in this Article.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (e)  

            	
              Any
      dispute under this Article shall be referred to arbitration in accordance
      with the provisions of Article XIII
hereof.

            

    

     

    
      	
              4.  

            	
              EXTENT OF THE
      BUILDER’S LIABILITY

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              After
      delivery of the VESSEL the responsibility of the BUILDER in respect of
      and/or in connection with the VESSEL and/or this CONTRACT shall be limited
      to the extent expressly provided in the Paragraph of this Article. Except
      as expressly provided in the foregoing Paragraph, in no circumstances and
      on no ground whatsoever shall the BUILDER have any responsibility or
      liability whatsoever or howsoever arising in respect of or in connection
      with the VESSEL or this CONTRACT after the delivery of the VESSEL.
      Further, but without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing,
      the BUILDER shall have no liability or responsibility whatsoever or
      howsoever arising for or in connection with any consequential or special
      losses, damages or expenses (including but not limited to loss of time,
      loss of profit or earnings or demurrage directly or indirectly caused),
      any pecuniary loss or expense, any liability to any third party or any
      fine, compensation, penalty or other payment or sanction incurred by or
      imposed upon the BUYER or any other party whatsoever in relation to or in
      connection with this CONTRACT or the
VESSEL.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER shall be under no obligation with respect to defects in respect of
      which the BUILDER has not received notice in accordance with Paragraph 2
      of this Article by the expiry date of the guarantee specified in Paragraph
      1, nor in any event shall the BUILDER be liable for any worsening of the
      defects after the expiry date of the
guarantee.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER shall under no circumstances be liable for defects in the VESSEL
      or any part of equipment thereof caused by perils of the sea, rivers or
      navigations, or by normal wear and tear, overloading, improper loading or
      stowage, corrosion of the materials, fire, accidents at sea or elsewhere,
      or by incompetence, mismanagement, negligence or wilful neglect or any
      alteration or addition on the part of the BUYER, its employees or agents
      or any other person on or doing work on the VESSEL, including the VESSEL’s
      officers, crew and passengers. Likewise, the BUILDER shall not be liable
      for defects in the VESSEL or any part of equipment thereof that are due to
      

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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      	 	 	repairs
      carried out by any other than the BUILDER or which have not been carried
      out in accordance with the procedure set out in Paragraph 3 (b) of
      this Article, 

    

     

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              (d)  

            	
              The
      BUILDER shall not be obliged to repair, not be liable for, damage to the
      VESSEL or any part of the equipment thereof, which after delivery of the
      VESSEL, is caused other than by the defects of the nature specified in
      this Article. The guarantees contained as hereinabove in this Article
      replace and exclude any other liability, guarantee, warranty and/or
      condition imposed or implied by statute, common law, custom, contract
      (including this CONTRACT) or otherwise on the part of the BUILDER by
      reason of the construction and sale of the VESSEL for and to the BUYER or
      for any other reason whatsoever.

            

    

     

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    ARTICLE X -
PAYMENT

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              CURRENCY

            

    

     

    All
payments under this CONTRACT shall be made in United States
Dollars.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              TERMS OF
      PAYMENT

            

    

     

    The
payments of the CONTRACT PRICE shall be made as follows :

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              First
      Instalment

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	Twenty
      per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to U.S. Dollars Sixteen
      Million Two Hundred Thousand (US$16,200,000.-) shall be paid within five
      (5) business days after receipt by the BUYER’s bank of a tested telex or a
      SWIFT confirmation of the refund guarantor that the Refund Guarantee
      mentioned in Paragraph 8 of this Article has been
  issued. 

    

     

    
      	 	 	Under
      this CONTRACT, in counting the business days, only Saturdays and Sundays
      are excepted. When a due date falls on a day when banks are not open for
      business in New York, N.Y., U.S.A. or Oslo, Norway, such due date shall
      fall due upon the first business day next
  following. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              Second
      Instalment

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	Twenty
      per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to U.S. Dollars Sixteen
      Million Two Hundred Thousand (US$16,200,000.-) shall be paid within five
      (5) business days of receipt by the BUYER of an e-mail or a facsimile
      advice from the BUILDER that the steel cutting of the VESSEL has been
      commenced. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              Third
      Instalment

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	Twenty
      per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to U.S. Dollars Sixteen
      Million Two Hundred Thousand (US$16,200,000.-) shall be paid within five
      (5) business days of receipt by the BUYER of an e-mail or facsimile advice
      from the BUILDER that the first block of the keel has been
      laid. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              Fourth
      Instalment

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	Twenty
      per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to U.S. Dollars Sixteen
      Million Two Hundred Thousand (US$16,200,000,-) shall be paid within five
      (5) business days of receipt by the BUYER of an e-mail or a facsimiled
      advice from the BUILDER that the launching of the VESSEL has been
      completed. 

    

     

    
      	 	
              (e)  

            	
              Fifth
      Instalment

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	Twenty
      per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to U.S. Dollars Sixteen
      Million Two Hundred Thousand (US$16,200,000.-) plus or minus any increase
      or decrease due to modifications and/or adjustment, if any, arising prior
      to delivery of the VESSEL of the CONTRACT PRICE under Articles III and V
      of this CONTRACT shall be paid to the BUILDER concurrently with the
      delivery of the VESSEL. (The date stipulated for payment of each of the
      five instalments mentioned above is hereinafter in this Article and in
      Article XI referred to as the “DUE DATE” of that
    instalment). 

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    It
is understood and agreed upon by the BUILDER and the BUYER that all payments
under the provisions of this Article shall not be delayed or withheld by the
BUYER due to any dispute or disagreement of whatsoever nature arising between
the BUILDER and the BUYER. Should there be any dispute in this connection, the
matter shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of arbitration in
Article XIII hereof. Expenses for remitting payments and any other expenses
connected with such payments shall be for the account of the BUYER.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              DEMAND FOR
      PAYMENT

            

    

     

    At
least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of each event provided in Paragraph 2
of this Article on which any payment shall fall due hereunder, with the
exception of the payment of the first instalment, the BUILDER shall notify the
BUYER by e-mail or facsimile of the date such payment shall become
due.

     

    The
BUYER shall immediately acknowledge receipt of such notification by e-mail or
facsimile to the BUILDER, and make payment as set forth in this Article. If the
BUILDER fails to receive the BUYER’s said acknowledgement within three (3) days
after sending the aforementioned notification, the BUILDER shall promptly e-mail
or facsimile to the BUYER a second notification of similar import. The BUYER
shall immediately acknowledge by e-mail or facsimile receipt of the foregoing
second notification regardless of whether or not the first notification was
acknowledged as aforesaid.

     

    
      	
              4.  

            	
              METHOD OF
      PAYMENT

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              All
      the pre-delivery payments and the payment due on delivery in settlement of
      the CONTRACT PRICE as provided for in Paragraph 2 of this Article shall be
      made in U.S. Dollars on or before the DUE DATE thereof by telegraphic
      transfer as follows;

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (i)  

            	
              The
      payment of the first, second, third and fourth instalments shall be made
      to the account of XXXXXX Bank (hereinafter called the “BUILDER’s Bank”)
      (Account No.: XXX-XXXXXX) with XXXXXX Bank as described in the following
      reference in favor of the BUILDER, as designated and notified by the
      BUILDER at least three (3) business days prior to the DUE
      DATE.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              Reference to the
      BUILDER’s Bank

            	 
      
	 	 
      	 
      
	 	
              Name
      : XXXXXX Bank

              Address
      : XXXXXXXXXX

              Telex
      Number:  XXXXXXXXX

              Telefax
      Number:  XXXXXXXX

              Swift
      Code:  XXXXXXXXXXX

              Account
      Number:  XXX-XXXXXX

              
                Through
      Bank:  XXXXXX  Bank

              

            	 
      

    

     

    
      	 	
              (ii)  

            	
              The
      fifth instalment as provided for in Paragraph 2.(e) of this Article shall
      be deposited at the account of the BUILDER’s Bank or, if the BUILDER
      requires, at the account of the BUILDER with any other bank by telegraphic
      transfer remittance at least three (3) business days prior to the
      scheduled delivery date of the VESSEL notified by the BUILDER, with
      instructions that the said instalment is payable to the BUILDER against
      presentation by the BUILDER to the BUILDER’s Bank or any other bank, as
      the case may be, of a duplicate original copy of the PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY
      AND ACCEPTANCE of the VESSEL signed by the BUILDER and the
      BUYER.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              Simultaneously
      with each of such payments, the BUYER shall advise the BUILDER of the
      details of the payments by e-mail or facsimile and at the same time, the
      BUYER shall cause the BUYER’s remitting Bank to advise the BUILDER’s Bank
      of the details of such payments by authenticated bank cable or
      telex.

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              5.  

            	
              REFUND BY THE
      BUILDER

            

    

     

    The
payments made by the BUYER to the BUILDER prior to delivery of the VESSEL shall
constitute advances to the BUILDER. If the VESSEL is rejected by the BUYER in
accordance with the terms of this CONTRACT, or except in the case of rescission
or cancellation of this CONTRACT by the BUILDER under the provisions of Article
XI hereof, if the BUYER terminates, cancels or rescinds this CONTRACT pursuant
to any of the provisions of this CONTRACT specifically permitting the BUYER to
do so, the BUILDER shall forthwith refund to the BUYER, in U.S. Dollars, the
full amount of total sums paid by the BUYER to the BUILDER in advance of
delivery together with interest thereon as herein provided.

     

    The
transfer and other bank charges of such refund shall be for the BUILDER’s
account. The interest rate of the refund, as above provided, shall be six per
cent (6%) per annum from the date following the date of receipt by the BUILDER
of the pre-delivery instalment(s) to the date of remittance by telegraphic
transfer of such refund.

     

    It
is hereby understood by both parties that payment of any interest provided
herein is by way of liquidated damages due to cancellation of this CONTRACT and
not by way of compensation for use of money.

     

    If
the BUILDER is required to refund to the BUYER the instalments paid by the BUYER
to the BUILDER as provided in this Paragraph, the BUILDER shall return to the
BUYER all of the BUYER’s supplies as stipulated in Article XII which were not
incorporated into the VESSEL and pay to the BUYER an amount equal to the cost to
the BUYER of those supplies incorporated into the VESSEL.

     

    
      	
              6.  

            	
              TOTAL
      LOSS

            

    

     

    If
there is a total loss or a constructive total loss of the VESSEL prior to
delivery thereof, the BUILDER shall proceed according to the mutual agreement of
the parties hereto either:

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              to
      build another vessel in place of the VESSEL so lost and deliver it under
      this CONTRACT to the BUYER, provided that the parties hereto shall have
      agreed in writing to a reasonable cost and time for the construction of
      such vessel in place of the lost VESSEL;
or

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              to
      refund to the BUYER the full amount of the total sums paid by the BUYER to
      the BUILDER under the provisions of Paragraph 2 of this Article together
      with interest thereon at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum from the
      date following the date of receipt by the BUILDER of such pre-delivery
      instalment(s) to the date of payment by the BUILDER to the BUYER of the
      refund.

            

    

     

    
      	 	 	If
      the parties hereto fail to reach such agreement within one (1) month after
      the VESSEL is determined to be a total loss or constructive total loss,
      the provisions of (b) hereinabove shall be
  applied. 

    

     

    
      	
              7.  

            	
              DISCHARGE OF
      OBLIGATIONS

            

    

     

    Such
refund as provided in the foregoing Paragraphs 5 and 6 by the BUILDER to the
BUYER shall forthwith discharge all the obligations, duties and liabilities of
each of the parties hereto to the other except the claims of the BUILDER against
the BUYER, if any, under this CONTRACT. Any and all refunds or payments due to
the BUYER under this CONTRACT shall be effected by telegraphic transfer to the
account specified by the BUYER.

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              8.  

            	
              REFUND
      GUARANTEE

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER shall furnish to the BUYER by a tested telex or SWIFT through the
BUYER’s bank an assignable letter of guarantee issued by the BUILDER’s Bank for
the refund of the pre-delivery instalments plus interest as aforesaid to the
BUYER under or pursuant to Paragraph 5 above in the form annexed hereto as
Exhibit “A”. All expenses in issuing and maintaining the letter of guarantee
described in this Paragraph shall be borne by the BUILDER. In case of SWIFT, the
BUYER shall advise the BUILDER of the details of the BUYER’s bank including the
SWIFT address upon execution of this CONTRACT.

     

    
      	
              9.  

            	
              PERFORMANCE
      GUARANTEE

            

    

     

    Upon
signing this CONTRACT, the BUYER shall provide the BUILDER with an irrevocable
and unconditional Corporate Guarantee issued by a Corporate Guarantor acceptable
to the BUILDER for the due and faithful performance by the BUYER of all its
liabilities and responsibilities under the CONTRACT including, but not limited
to, the payment of the CONTRACT PRICE and taking delivery of the VESSEL, in the
form annexed hereto as Exhibit “B”.

     

     

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    ARTICLE XI - BUYER’S
DEFAULT

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              DEFINITION OF
      DEFAULT

            

    

     

    The
BUYER shall be deemed to be in default under this CONTRACT in the following
cases:

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              If
      the first, second, third, or fourth instalment is not paid to the BUILDER
      within respective DUE DATE of such instalments;
  or

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              If
      the fifth instalment is not deposited at the account of the BUILDER’s Bank
      or at the account of the BUILDER with any other bank designated by the
      BUILDER in accordance with Article X.4. (a)(ii) hereof or if the said
      fifth instalment deposit is not released to the BUILDER against
      presentation by the BUILDER of a duplicate original copy of the PROTOCOL
      OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE; or

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              If
      the BUYER fails to take delivery of the VESSEL when the VESSEL is duly
      tendered for delivery by the BUILDER under the provisions of Article VII
      hereof; or

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              If
      an order or an effective resolution shall be passed for winding up of the
      BUYER (except for the purpose of reorganization, merger or amalgamation);
      or

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (e)  

            	
              If
      the BUYER fails to be in punctual, due and full compliance with any of its
      obligations under this CONTRACT.

            

    

     

    In
case the BUYER is in default of any of its obligations under this CONTRACT, the
BUILDER is entitled to and shall have the following rights, powers and remedies
in addition to such other rights, powers and remedies as the BUILDER may have
elsewhere in this CONTRACT and/or at law, at equity or otherwise.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              EFFECT OF THE BUYER’S
      DEFAULT ON OR BEFORE THE DELIVERY OF THE
  VESSEL

            

    

     

    If
the BUYER shall be in default as provided in Paragraph 1 above of its
obligations under this CONTRACT, then;

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL shall be extended automatically for the actual
      period of such default and the BUILDER shall not be obliged to pay any
      liquidated damages for the delay in delivery of the VESSEL caused
      thereby.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              The
      BUYER shall pay to the BUILDER interest at the rate of six per cent (6%)
      per annum in respect of the instalment(s) in default from the respective
      DUE DATE to the date of actual receipt by the BUILDER of the full amount
      of such instalment(s).

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              If
      the BUYER is in default in payment of any of the instalment(s) due and
      payable prior to or simultaneously with the delivery of the VESSEL, the
      BUILDER shall, in writing or by facsimile, notify the BUYER to that
      effect, and the BUYER shall, upon receipt of such notification, forthwith
      acknowledge in writing or by facsimile to the BUILDER that such
      notification has been received.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (d)  

            	
              If
      any of the BUYER’s default continues for a period of seven (7) days after
      the BUILDER’s notification to the BUYER of such default, the BUILDER may,
      at its option, rescind this CONTRACT by serving upon the BUYER a written
      notice or a facsimile notice of rescission confirmed in
      writing.

            

    

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              (e)  

            	
              In
      the event of such cancellation by the BUILDER of this CONTRACT due to the
      BUYER’s default as provided for in paragraph 1 above, the BUILDER shall be
      entitled to retain and apply the instalments already paid by the BUYER to
      the recovery of the BUILDER’s loss and damage including, but not being
      limited to, reasonable estimated profit due to the BUYER’s default and the
      cancellation of this CONTRACT and at the same time the BUILDER shall have
      the full right and power either to complete or not to complete the VESSEL
      which is the sole property of the BUILDER as it deems fit, and to sell the
      VESSEL at a public or private sale on such terms and conditions as the
      BUILDER thinks fit without being answerable for any loss or
      damage.

            

    

     

    The
proceeds received by the BUILDER from the sale shall be applied in addition to
the instalment(s) retained by the BUILDER as mentioned hereinabove as
follows:

     

    
      	
              First,

            	
              in
      payment of all reasonable costs and expenses of the sale of the VESSEL,
      including interest thereon at six per cent (6%) per annum from the
      respective date of payment of such costs and expenses aforesaid to the
      date of sale on account of the BUYER’s
default.

            

    

     

    
      	
              Second,

            	
              if
      the VESSEL has been completed, in or towards satisfaction of the unpaid
      balance of the CONTRACT PRICE, to which shall be added the cost of all
      additional work and extras agreed by the BUYER including interest thereon
      at six per cent (6%) per annum from the respective DUE DATE of the
      instalment in default to the date of sale, or if the VESSEL has not been
      completed, in or towards satisfaction of the unpaid amount of the cost
      incurred by the BUILDER prior to the date of sale on account of
      construction of the VESSEL, including work, labour, materials and
      reasonably estimated profit which the BUILDER would have been entitled to
      receive if the VESSEL had been completed and delivered plus interest
      thereon at six per cent (6%) per annum from the respective DUE DATE of the
      instalment in default to the date of
sale.

            

    

     

    
      	
              Third,

            	
              the
      balance of the proceeds, if any, shall belong to the BUYER, and shall
      forthwith
      be paid over to the BUYER by the
BUILDER.

            

    

    
    

    
 

    
      
         

      

      
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    In
the event of the proceeds from the sale together with instalment(s) retained by
the BUILDER being insufficient to pay the BUILDER, the BUYER shall be liable for
the deficiency and shall pay the same to the BUILDER upon its
demand.

     

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    ARTICLE XII - BUYER’S
SUPPLIES

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
      BUYER

            

    

     

    The
BUYER shall, at its cost and expense, supply all the BUYER’s supplies as
specified in Paragraph 1.7.2 of the SPECIFICATIONS (hereinafter called the
“BUYER’S SUPPLIES”), to the BUILDER at the SHIPYARD in perfect condition ready
for installation and in accordance with the time schedule to be furnished by the
BUILDER to meet the building schedule of the VESSEL.

     

    In
order to facilitate the installation of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES by the BUILDER, the
BUYER shall furnish the BUILDER with the necessary plans, instruction books,
test report and all test certificates required by the BUILDER and shall cause
the representative(s) of the makers of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES to give the BUILDER
any advice, instructions or assistance which the BUILDER may reasonably require
in the installation or adjustment thereof at the SHIPYARD, all without cost or
expense to the BUILDER.

     

    The
BUYER shall be liable for any expense incurred by the BUILDER for repair of the
BUYER’S SUPPLIES due to defective design or materials, poor workmanship or
performance or due to damage in transit and the DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL
shall be extended for the period of such repair if such repair shall affect the
delivery of the VESSEL.

     

    Commissioning
into good order of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES during and after installation on board
shall be made at the BUYER’s expense by the representative of respective maker
or the person designated by the BUYER in accordance with the BUILDER’s building
schedule.

     

    Should
the BUYER fail to deliver to the BUILDER the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and the necessary
document or advice for such supplies within the time specified by the BUILDER,
the DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL shall automatically be extended for the period
of such delay if such delay in delivery shall affect the delivery of the VESSEL.
In such event, the BUYER shall pay to the BUILDER all losses and damages
sustained by the BUILDER due to such delay in the delivery of the BUYER’S
SUPPLIES and such payment shall be made upon delivery of the VESSEL, provided,
however, that the BUILDER shall have:

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              furnished
      the BUYER with the time schedule referred to above, two (2) months prior
      to installation of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES
and

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              given
      the BUYER written notice of any delay in delivery of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES
      and the necessary document or advice for such supplies as soon as the
      delay occurs which might give rise to a claim by the BUILDER under this
      Paragraph.

            

    

     

    Furthermore,
if the delay in delivery of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and the necessary document or
advice for such supplies should exceed ten (10) days from the date specified by
the BUILDER, the BUILDER shall be entitled to proceed with construction of the
VESSEL without installation of such items (regardless of their nature or
importance to the BUYER or the VESSEL) in or on the VESSEL without prejudice to
the BUILDER’s right hereinabove provided, and the BUYER shall accept the VESSEL
so completed.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
      BUILDER

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER shall be responsible for storing, safekeeping and handling the BUYER’S
SUPPLIES which the BUILDER is required to install on board the VESSEL under the
SPECIFICATIONS after delivery of such supplies to the SHIPYARD, and shall
install such supplies on board the VESSEL at the BUILDER’s expense unless
otherwise specified in the SPECIFICATIONS.

     

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    However,
the BUILDER shall not be responsible for the quality, performance or efficiency
of any equipment included in the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and is under no obligation
with respect to the guarantee of such equipment against any defects caused by
poor quality, performance or efficiency of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES. If any of the
BUYER’S SUPPLIES is lost or damaged while in the custody of the BUILDER, the
BUILDER shall, if the loss or damage is due to wilful default or negligence on
its part, be responsible for such loss or damage.

     

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    ARTICLE XIII –
ARBITRATION

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              APPOINTMENT OF THE
      ARBITRATOR

            

    

     

    If
any dispute or difference shall arise between the parties hereto concerning any
matter or thing herein contained, or the operation or construction thereof, or
any matter or thing in any way connected with this CONTRACT or the rights,
duties or liabilities of either party under or in connection with this CONTRACT,
then, in every such case, the dispute or difference shall be referred to
arbitration in London by a sole arbitrator. The arbitrator shall be appointed by
agreement within fourteen (14) days of first written notification of either
party to the other of intention to arbitrate such dispute or difference, or in
default of such agreement, upon the application of either of the parties, by the
President for the time being of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association who
shall in making any such appointment have due regard to the requirement for an
expeditious resolution of the dispute and in particular the availability of any
arbitrator so appointed for an early hearing date.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              LAWS
      APPLICABLE

            

    

     

    Any
arbitration arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the Arbitration Act 1996 of England or any statutory modification or
re-enactments thereof for the time being in force. The award of the arbitrator
shall be final and binding upon parties hereto.

     

    
      	
              3.  

            	
              PROCEEDINGS

            

    

     

    In
the event of any dispute or difference arising or occurring prior to delivery to
or acceptance by, the BUYER of the VESSEL being referred to arbitration, the
parties hereby acknowledge that time is of the essence in obtaining an award
from the arbitrator on such dispute or difference and the parties hereby agree
that the arbitration shall be conducted according to the following
timetable:

     

    
      	 	
              (a)  

            	
              The
      claimant in the arbitration to serve points of claim within fourteen (14)
      days of the appointment of the
arbitrator.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (b)  

            	
              The
      respondent in the arbitration to serve points of defence and points of
      counterclaim, if any, within fourteen (14) days
  thereafter.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              (c)  

            	
              The
      claimant to serve points of reply and defence to counterclaim, if any,
      within seven (7) days thereafter and the hearing of the arbitration to
      commence within twelve (12) weeks of the appointment of the
      arbitrator.

            

    

     

    
      
         

      

      
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              4.  

            	
              ALTERATION OF DELIVERY
      OF THE VESSEL

            

    

     

    In
the event of the arbitration of any dispute or difference arising or occurring
prior to delivery to, or acceptance by the BUYER of the VESSEL, the award by the
arbitrator shall include a finding as to whether or not the contractual delivery
date of the VESSEL should, as a result of such dispute, be in any way altered
thereby.

     

     

    (End
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    ARTICLE XIV - SUCCESSORS AND
ASSIGNS

     

    

    The
BUILDER agrees that, prior to delivery of the VESSEL, this CONTRACT may, with
the prior written approval of the BUILDER, which the BUILDER shall not
unreasonably withhold, be transferred to and the title thereof may be taken by
another company. In the event of any assignment pursuant to the terms of this
CONTRACT, the assignee, its successors and assigns shall succeed to all the
rights and obligations of the BUYER under this CONTRACT. However, the BUYER
shall remain responsible for performance by the assignee, its successors and
assigns of all the BUYER’s obligations, liabilities and responsibilities under
this CONTRACT. It is understood that any expenses or charges incurred due to the
transfer of this CONTRACT shall be for the account of the BUYER.

     

    The
BUILDER shall have the right to assign this CONTRACT at any time after the
effective date hereof, provided that prior written agreement is obtained from
the BUYER.

     

     

    (End
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    ARTICLE XV - TAXES AND
DUTIES

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              TAXES

            

    

     

    Unless
otherwise expressly provided for in this CONTRACT, all costs and taxes including
stamp duties, if any, incurred in or levied by any country except Korea in
connection with this CONTRACT shall be borne by the BUYER and corresponding
costs and taxes in Korea, before delivery of the VESSEL, if any, shall be borne
by the BUILDER.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              DUTIES

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER shall hold the BUYER harmless from any payment of duty imposed in Korea
upon materials or supplies which, under the terms of this CONTRACT, or
amendments thereto, may be supplied by the BUYER from abroad for the
construction of the VESSEL.

     

    The
BUILDER shall likewise hold the BUYER harmless from any payment of duty imposed
in Korea in connection with materials or supplies for operation of the VESSEL,
including running stores, provisions and supplies necessary to stock the VESSEL
for its operation. This indemnity does not, however, extend to any items
purchased by the BUYER for use in connection with the VESSEL which are not
absolutely required for the construction or operation of the
VESSEL.

     

     

    (End
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    ARTICLE XVI - PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND
COPYRIGHTS

     

    

    
      	
              1.  

            	
              PATENTS, TRADEMARKS
      AND COPYRIGHTS

            

    

     

    Machinery
and equipment of the VESSEL, whether made or furnished by the BUILDER under this
CONTRACT, may bear the patent numbers, trademarks, or trade names of the
manufacturers. The BUILDER shall defend and save harmless the BUYER from all
liabilities or claims for or on account of the use of any patents, copyrights or
design of any nature or kind, or for the infringement thereof including any
unpatented invention made or used in the performance of this CONTRACT and also
for any costs and expenses of litigation, if any in connection therewith. No
such liability or responsibility shall be with the BUILDER with regard to
components and/or equipment and/or design supplied by the BUYER.

     

    Nothing
contained herein shall be construed as transferring any patent or trademark
rights or copyrights in equipment covered by this CONTRACT, and all such rights
are hereby expressly reserved to the true and lawful owners
thereof.

     

    
      	
              2.  

            	
              RIGHTS TO THE
      SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS, ETC.

            

    

     

    The
BUILDER retains all rights with respect to the SPECIFICATIONS, plans and working
drawings, technical descriptions, calculations, test results and other data,
information and documents concerning the design and construction of the VESSEL
and the BUYER shall not disclose the same or divulge any information contained
therein to any third parties, including but not limited to any other
shipbuilders, without the prior written consent of the BUILDER, excepting where
it is necessary for usual operation, repair and maintenance of the VESSEL. In
case the BUYER is in breach of its obligation under this Article, the BUILDER
shall be entitled to any rights, powers and remedies in this CONTRACT and/or at
law, at equity or otherwise to recover any damages caused by the breach of the
BUYER.

     

     

    (End
of Article)

    
      
         

      

      
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    ARTICLE XVII - INTERPRETATION AND
GOVERNING LAW

     

    

    This
CONTRACT has been prepared in English and shall be executed in duplicate and in
such number of additional copies as may be required by either party
respectively. The parties hereto agree that the validity and interpretation of
this CONTRACT and of each Article and part thereof shall be governed by the laws
of England.

     

     

    (End
of Article)

    
      
         

      

      
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    ARTICLE XVIII – NOTICE

     

    

    Any
and all notices, requests, demands, instructions, advices and communications in
connection with this CONTRACT shall be written in English, sent by registered
air mail or e-mail or facsimile and shall be deemed to be given when first
received whether by registered mail or facsimile. They shall be addressed as
follows, unless and until otherwise advised :

     

    
      	 	
              To
      the BUILDER:

            	
              DAEHAN
      SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.

            
	 	 
      	
              748,
      Woodoo-Ri, Dolsan-Up, Yeosu City, Jeonnam, Korea

              c/o
      3rd Floor, Moodeung Building, 20-2, 2-Ga, Gumnam-Ro,

              Dong-Gu,
      Gwangju, Korea

               

              Attn:  [                    
      ]

               

              Tel
      : 
      [                    
      ] 

              Facsimile
      : 
      [                    
      ] 

              E-mail
      : 
      [                    
      ] 

            
	 	 
      	 
      
	 	
              To
      the BUYER :

            	
              GOLDEN
      OCEAN GROUP LIMITED

            
	 	 
      	
              Par-la-Ville
      Place, 14 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08,

              Bermuda

              c/o
      GOLDEN OCEAN MANAGEMENT ASIA PTE LTD.

              168
      Robinson Road, #24-01 Capital Tower, Singapore 068912

               

              Attn:  [                    
      ]

               

              Tel
      : 
      [                    
      ]

              Facsimile: 
      [                    
      ]

              E-mail: 
      [                    
      ]

            

    

     

    The
said notices shall become effective upon receipt of the letter or e-mail or
facsimile communication by the receiver thereof. Where a notice by e-mail or
facsimile is concerned which is required to be confirmed by letter, then, unless
the CONTRACT or the relevant Article thereof otherwise requires, the notice
shall become effective upon receipt of the e-mail or facsimile.

     

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of Article)

    
      
         

      

      
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    ARTICLE XIX - EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS
CONTRACT

     

    

    This
CONTRACT shall become effective upon signing by the parties hereto.

     

     

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    ARTICLE XX –
EXCLUSIVENESS

     

    

    This
CONTRACT shall constitute the only and entire agreement between the parties
hereto, and unless otherwise expressly provided for in this CONTRACT, all other
agreements, oral or written, made and entered into between the parties prior to
the execution of this CONTRACT shall be null and void.

     

     

    (End
of Article)

    
      
         

      

      
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    IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this CONTRACT to be duly
executed on the date and year first above written.

    

    
      	
              BUYER

            	 
      	
              BUILDER

            	 
      
	 
      	 
      	 
      	 
      
	
              For
      and on behalf of

            	 
      	
              For
      and on behalf of

            	 
      
	 
      	 
      	 
      	 
      
	
              GOLDEN
      OCEAN GROUP LIMITED

            	
              DAEHAN
      SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.

            

    

     

    
      	
              By:

            	                                                                               
        	
              By:

            	                                                                                       
      
	
              Name:

            	
              Anders
      Zorn

            	
              Name:

            	
              Min
      Ho Song

            
	
              Title:

            	
              Attorney-in-fact

            	
              Title:

            	
              Attorney-in-fact

            
	 
      	 
      	 
      	 
      

    

     

    
    

     

    
      	WITNESS: 	                                                                              
       	WITNESS: 	                                                                    
       

    

     

     

     

    

    
      
         

      

      
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    EXHIBIT
“A”

     

     

    LETTER
OF GUARANTEE

     

    Date
:_______________

     

    Gentlemen:

    

    We
hereby open our irrevocable letter of guarantee number ______________ in favor
of GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LIMITED or its nominee (hereinafter called the “BUYER”)
for account of DAEHAN SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD., Korea (hereinafter called the
“BUILDER”) as follows in connection with the shipbuilding contract dated 30th
November, 2006 (hereinafter called the “CONTRACT”) made by and between the BUYER
and the BUILDER for the construction of one (1) 170,500 DWT Class Bulk Carrier
having the BUILDER’s Hull No. HN-101[  ] (hereinafter called the
“VESSEL”).

    

    If,
in connection with the terms of the CONTRACT, the BUYER shall become entitled to
a refund of the advance payments made to the BUILDER prior to the delivery of
the VESSEL, we hereby irrevocably guarantee the repayment of the same to the
BUYER within thirty (30) days after demand not exceeding US$16,200,000.- (Say
U.S. Dollars Sixteen Million Two Hundred Thousand only) together with interest
thereon at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum from the date following the
date of receipt by the BUILDER to the date of remittance by telegraphic transfer
of such refund.

    

    The
amount of this guarantee will be automatically increased upon the BUILDER’s
receipt of the second, third and fourth instalments plus interest thereon as
provided in the CONTRACT, but in any eventuality the amount of this guarantee
shall not exceed the total sum of US$64,800,000.- (Say U.S. Dollars Sixty Four
Million Eight Hundred Thousand only) plus interest thereon at the rate of six
per cent (6%) per annum from the date following the date of the BUILDER’s
receipt of each instalment to the date of remittance by telegraphic transfer of
the refund.

    

    The
payment by the undersigned under this guarantee (subject to the second and third
paragraph hereof) shall be made upon simple receipt by us of written demand from
you including a signed statement certifying that the BUYER’s demand for refund
has been made in conformity with Article X of the CONTRACT and the BUILDER has
failed to make the refund.

    

    Notwithstanding
the provisions hereinabove, in the event that within thirty (30) days from the
date of your claim to the BUILDER referred to above, we receive notification
from you or the BUILDER accompanied by written confirmation to the effect that
your claim to cancel the CONTRACT or your claim for refundment thereunder has
been disputed and referred to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of
the CONTRACT, we shall under this guarantee, refund to you the sum adjudged to
be due to you by the BUILDER pursuant to the award made under such arbitration
immediately upon receipt from you of a demand for the sums so adjudged and a
copy of the award. And in any case the sum will not exceed US$64,800,000.- (Say
U.S. Dollars Sixty Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand only) together with
interest thereon at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum from the date
following the date of receipt by the BUILDER to the date of remittance by
telegraphic transfer of such refund.

    

    This
letter of guarantee shall become null and void upon receipt by the BUYER of the
sum guaranteed hereby or upon acceptance by the BUYER of the delivery of the
VESSEL in accordance with the terms of the CONTRACT and, in either case, the
BUYER shall return this letter of guarantee to us or shall arrange with their
bank to confirm us by SWIFT (our SWIFT address : ______________________ ) that
this letter of guarantee has been null and void.

    

    This
letter of guarantee is assignable and valid from the date of this Letter of
Guarantee until such time as the VESSEL is delivered by the BUILDER to the BUYER
in accordance with the provisions of the CONTRACT.

    

    This
guarantee shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
England and the undersigned hereby submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of
the Courts of England.

    

    

    

    
      	 
      	
              Very
      truly yours,

            
	 
      	
              For
      and on behalf of

              XXXXXX
      Bank

            
	 
      	
              By:__________________________

              Name:

              Title:

               

            

    

    

     

    

    
      
        
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    EXHIBIT
“B”

     

     

    DAEHAN
SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.

    748,
Woodoo-Ri, Dolsan-Up, Yeosu City

    Jeonnam,
Korea

     

    Date
:___________________

     

    PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE

     

    Gentlemen,

    

    In
consideration of your executing a shipbuilding contract (hereinafter called the
“CONTRACT”) dated 30th November, 2006 with GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LIMITED or its
nominee (hereinafter called the “BUYER”) providing for the construction of one
(1) 170,500 DWT Class Bulk Carrier haying the BUILDER’s Hull No.
HN-101[  ] (hereinafter called the “VESSEL”), and providing, among
other things, for payment of the contract price amounting to United States
Dollars Eighty One Million only (US$81,000,000.-) for the VESSEL, prior to, upon
and after the delivery of the VESSEL, the undersigned, as a primary obligor and
not as a surety merely, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to
you, your successors and assigns, the due and faithful performance by the BUYER
of all its liabilities and responsibilities under the CONTRACT and any
supplements, amendments, changes or modifications hereinafter made thereto
including but not limited to, due and prompt payment of the contract price
(whether on account of principal, interest or otherwise) by the BUYER to you,
your successors and assigns under the CONTRACT, notwithstanding any obligation
of the BUYER being or becoming unenforceable by defect in or want of its powers,
(hereby expressly waiving notice of any such supplement, amendment, change or
modification as may be agreed to by the BUYER) and confirms that this guarantee
shall be fully applicable to the CONTRACT whether so supplemented, amended,
changed or modified and if it shall be assigned by the BUYER in accordance with
the terms of the CONTRACT. This guarantee will expire on delivery of the VESSEL
to the BUYER.

    

    The
undersigned hereby certifies, represents and warrants that all acts, conditions
and things required to be done and performed and to have occurred precedent to
the creation and issuance of this guarantee, and to constitute the guarantee the
valid and legally binding obligation of the undersigned enforceable in
accordance with its terms have been done and performed and have occurred in due
and strict compliance with applicable laws.

    

    The
payment by the undersigned under this guarantee shall be made forthwith upon
receipt by us of written demand from you including a statement that the BUYER is
in default of payment of the amounts (including, but not limited to, the
instalment(s) payable prior to or upon delivery of the VESSEL) that were due
under the CONTRACT, without requesting you to take any or further procedure or
step against the BUYER. In the event that any withholding or deduction is
imposed by any law, the undersigned will pay such additional amount as may be
necessary in order that the actual amount received after deduction or
withholding shall equal to the amount that would have been received if such
deduction or withholding were not required.

     

    This
guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
England and the undersigned hereby submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of
the Courts of England and appoints __________________________________ to receive
service of proceedings in such courts on its behalf.

    

    

    

    
      	 
      	
              Very
      truly yours,

            
	 
      	
              For
      and on behalf of BUYER

            
	 
      	
              By:__________________________

              Name:

              Title:

            

    

    

    

    
      
        
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    FORM OF

     

    NOVATION
AGREEMENT

     

     

    THIS AGREEMENT is dated 21
June, 2007 and is made BETWEEN:

     

    
      	
              (I)

            	
              Golden
      Ocean Group Ltd., a corporation incorporated and existing under the laws
      of Bermuda having its registered office at Par-la-Ville Place, 14
      Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda (the “BUYER”),
      and

            

    

     

    
      	
              (II)

            	
              Daehan
      Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. a corporation incorporated and existing under the
      laws of the Republic of Korea (the “BUILDER”) having its
      registered office at 748, Woodoo-Ri, Dolsand-Up, Yeosu City, Jeonnam,
      Korea, and

            

    

     

    
      
        	
                (III)

              	
                      
                  KTL
      Belgravia [  ] Inc, a corporation incorporated and existing
      under the laws of Liberia having
      its registered office at 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia (the “SUBSTITUTED
      BUYER”).

                

              

      

       

    

    WHEREAS:

     

    
      
        	
                1.1

              	
                      
                  Under
      an agreement made on 30 November 2006 between the Buyer and the Builder
      the Builder has agreed to construct a 170,500 dwt class bulk carrier
      vessel for the Buyer with hull no. HN-101[  ] (the “Shipbuilding
      Contract”).

                

              

      

       

      
        
          	
                  1.2

                	
                        
                    Under
      Article XIV of the Shipbuilding Contract the Buyer is permitted to
      transfer the Shipbuilding Contract, with the consent of the
      Builder.

                  

                

        

         

        
          
            	
                    1.3

                  	
                          
                      The
      Buyer wishes to transfer its rights and obligations under the Shipbuilding
      Contract to the Substituted Buyer which is a company in the same group as
      the Buyer, and the Builder has agreed to this on the condition that the
      Buyer provides the Builder with a performance guarantee pursuant to
      Article X, clause 9, guaranteeing the performance of the Substituted Buyer
      under the Shipbuilding
Contract.

                    

                  

          

           

          
            
              	
                      1.4

                    	
                            
                        In
      accordance with recital (C) herein, the terms of Article XIV of the
      Shipbuilding Contract and the terms hereof the Builder has agreed to
      release and discharge the Buyer of its rights and obligations under the
      Shipbuilding Contract. The Substituted Buyer has agreed to assume, the
      obligations of the Buyer to the Builder under the Shipbuilding Contract,
      and the Buyer has agreed to release and discharge the Builder from its
      rights and obligations to the Buyer under the Shipbuilding Contract, in
      each case on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in this
      Agreement.

                      

                    

            

             

            
              
                	
                        1.5

                      	
                              
                          Pursuant
      to Article X, Clause 8 of the Shipbuilding Contract a refund guarantee has
      been issued by XXXXXX Bank (the “Refund Guarantor”) in
      favour of the Buyer or its nominee (the “Refund Guarantee”). The
      nomination and novation under the Shipbuilding Contract is subject to all
      rights of the Buyer under a new refund guarantee on the same terms as the
      Refund Guarantee (the “Substituted Refund Guarantee”)
      is issued to the Substituted Buyer as set out below as soon as the
      existing Refund Guarantee has been discharged by the Substituted Buyer’s
      bank by SWIFT as set out
below.

                        

                      

              

               

            

          

        

      

    

    AGREEMENT

     

    1.1    
Novation

     

    With
effect from 21 June 2007 (“Novation
Date”):

     

    
      
        	
                (i)

              	
                      
                  The
      Substituted Buyer agrees with the Builder to assume all the rights and
      obligations of the Buyer to the Builder under or arising from the
      Shipbuilding Contract, (except any rights or obligations that have been
      fully and properly performed prior to the Novation
      Date);

                

              

      

       

      
        
          	
                  (ii)

                	
                        
                    the
      Buyer releases and discharges the Builder from all its rights and
      obligations and liability to the Buyer under the Shipbuilding Contract and
      from all (if any) liability to the Buyer arising from any act or omission
      of the Builder in the performance of all or any of the Builder’s
      obligations to the Buyer under the Shipbuilding
      Contract;

                  

                

        

         

        
          
            	
                    (iii)

                  	
                          
                      on
      the condition that the Buyer has issued a performance guarantee in favour
      of the Builder as set out in Article X, Clause 9 of the Shipbuilding
      Contract prior to the entering into of this Novation Agreement, the
      Builder releases and discharges the Buyer from all its rights and
      obligations and liability to the Builder under the Shipbuilding Contract
      and from all (if any) liability to the Builder arising from any act or
      omission of the Buyer in the performance of all or any of the Buyer’s
      obligations to the Builder under the Shipbuilding
      Contract;

                    

                  

          

           

           

        

      

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

      

    

     

    
      
        	
                (iv)

              	
                      
                  the
      Builder agrees to ensure that the Substituted Refund Guarantee is issued
      in writing to the Substituted Buyer as soon as possible after the
      Substituted Buyer’s bank, the XXXXXX, having confirmed by swift message to
      the Builder’s bank, XXXXXX Bank (swift address XXXXXXXXXXX) that the
      existing Refund Guarantee is considered null and void;
      and

                

              

      

    

     

    
      
        	
                (iv)

              	
                      
                        
                    the
      Builder agrees with the Substituted Buyer to be bound by its rights and
      obligations under the Shipbuilding Contract (to the extent that they have
      not been fully and properly performed prior to the Novation Date) in every
      way as if the Substituted Buyer had been a party to the Contract in place
      of the
Buyer.

                  

                

              

      

    

     

    1.2    
Obligations

    The
parties acknowledge and agree that:

     

    
      	
              (i)

            	
              any
      obligations of the Buyer to the Builder pursuant to the terms of the
      Shipbuilding Contract which are not performed as at the Novation Date
      shall not be deemed to be
      waived by the Builder by virtue of the novation of the Shipbuilding
      Contract pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, but shall be performed
      by the Substituted Buyer;

            

    

     

    
      	
              (ii)

            	
              any
      obligations of the Builder pursuant to the terms of the Shipbuilding
      Contract which are not performed as at the Novation Date shall not be
      deemed to be waived by the Substituted Buyer by virtue of the novation of
      the Shipbuilding Contract pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, but
      shall be performed by the Builder.

            

    

     

    2       
AMENDMENTS

     

    The
Builder and the Substituted Buyer hereby agree that, with effect from the
Novation Date, the Shipbuilding Contract shall be amended so that all references
to the Buyer shall be interpreted as references to the Substituted
Buyer.

     

    3       
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES

     

    This
Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
England. The terns relating to disputes and arbitration as contained In Article
XIII of the Shipbuilding Contract shall apply to this Agreement.

    The
parties have entered into this Agreement the day and year first above
written.

     

    Signed
by Anders Zorn

    For
and on behalf of the Buyer

     

    ______________________________

     

     

    Signed
by [name]

    For
and on behalf of the Builder

     

    ______________________________

     

    Signed
by Anders Zorn

    For
and on behalf of the Substituted Buyer

    

    ______________________________

     

    Novation
agreement hull 101[  ]

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