TransAtlantic wins public tender process

In the face of competition, TransAtlantic has won the public tender process comprising the technical operation and manning of the Swedish government's five state icebreakers. TransAtlantic took over operation of the state ice breakers in June 2008 and the new contract for the Swedish Maritime Administration extends until 2015.

In cooperation with the Maritime Administration, TransAtlantic is conducting a lifetime extension project for the state icebreakers. This includes adaptation of the vessels to enable them to operate in such areas as the Arctic. The cooperation with the Maritime Administration gives TransAtlantic a broader market offering in relation to its customers. This renewed assignment reinforces TransAtlantic's position in the offshore sector as the leading global shipping company with the ability to operate in Arctic areas.

In adddition to its own fleet and the Swedish Maritime Administration's vessels, TransAtlantic also mans Atlantic Container Lines' (ACL) container/roro fleet. Overall, TransAtlantic mans 34 vessels with a total of 1 000 employees.

For further information, contact CEO Stefan Eliasson or
Head of Ship Management Balder Hansson, tel +46 (0)304-67 47 00