Eitzen Chemical ASA : MANDATORY NOTIFICATION OF TRADE

Carl E. Steen, member of the Board of Eitzen Chemical ASA, has through Capreca
AS on 21 December 2011 acquired 1,000,000 shares in Eitzen Chemical ASA at a
price of NOK 0.15 per share. Total holding after the transaction is 2,104,075
shares.

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Per Sylvester Jensen, CEO,
Telephone: +47 2400 6147

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.


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