This notice serves as an official notification in order to comply with Swedish filing requirements.
Frontline has through market purchases increased its holding in ICB Shipping AB. As of August 5th Frontline`s holding exceeded 55 % of the share capital and 33.3 % of the votes in ICB Shipping AB.
August 5th, 1998
John Fredriksen Chairman
Contact persons: John Fredriksen, Chairman, +47-23 11 40 00 Tor Olav Trĝim, Director, +47-23 11 40 00