Auckland 21 January 2009

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Southern Pasifika V163 Engine Breakdown. Follow Up

TO ALL VALUED SOFRANA CUSTOMERS:

Following on from our previous announcement on 14 January 2009 regarding the Southern Pasifika engine breakdown, we are now in a position to update as follows:

The last of the required spare parts are now on their way to Noumea, the last stage of repair and engine trials is expected to take 4 hours.

We have therefore been given an indicative ETD Noumea of 23 January.

The forward schedule therefore will be as follows Noumea 23 January Wallis 3 February Futuna 4 February Auckland 9 February

We once again sincerely apologise to all customers affected by these delays. Please rest assured that work is being carried out as quickly as possible to keep the delay to the bare minimum.

Thank you for your understanding, patience and continued support.

Yours faithfully Sofrana Unilines NZ Ltd