Maersk Line supports US and Canadian proposal to establish

Urges the International Maritime Organization to act promptly on proposal

Maersk Line is committed to the protection of the environment and places high priority on environmental considerations in managing our business. The shipping industry directly impacts the environment in the communities in which we work and live. We are committed to supporting efforts to minimize and mitigate the environmental impacts of shipping.

On March 27, 2009, the United States and Canada submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the leading regulatory agency for the global shipping industry, outlining further proposed MARPOL regulation for ships operating within the waters of these two countries. These new regulations would establish additional restrictions and guidelines for ships serving the vital US and Canadian marketplace.

Maersk Line supports the US and Canadian application and strongly encourages the IMO to address these regulatory developments at their upcoming meeting in July as a priority.

“We view the actions taken by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Canadian authorities as the next logical step in addressing a vital issue facing our industry. As I have said before, shipping is an international business. As an international organization, we look forward to the continued leadership of the IMO in addressing these proposed standards on a global scale,” said Maersk Inc. Chairman John Clancey.

For more information about Maersk Line’s environmental policies and initiatives, please visit our website www.maerskline.com or www.maerskgreen.com.