Dolphin with multiple North Sea 3D seismic contract awards for 2013

Dolphin have been awarded several contracts for the upcoming North Sea season. The awards are for both 3D and 4D seismic services and will involve three of our 3D seismic vessels with a total duration in the range of 8-12 months.

Dolphin will revert with further contract details when we present our 2013 guidance on or about 8 January 2013.

"These early awards with major clients improve our earnings visibility and supports our view that we can expect a busy summer in the North Sea", says Atle Jacobsen, CEO.

For further information, please contact:

Atle Jacobsen, CEO
Mobile:+47 97 71 53 36
E-mail:atle.jacobsen@dolphingeo.com

Erik Hokholt, CFO
Mobile:+47 90 75 60 64
E-mail:erik.hokholt@dolphingeo.com
Dolphin Group ASA
www.dolphingeo.com

Dolphin Group ASA is the parent company of Dolphin Geophysical AS, a global full-range, asset light supplier of marine geophysical services. Dolphin operates a fleet of new generation, high capacity seismic vessels and offers contract seismic surveys, Multi-Client projects and processing services on a worldwide basis. Dolphin Group ASA is listed at Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE ticker: DOLP).