May 12, 2011 -- Tropical Shipping actively monitors the global fuel markets and due to the continued volatility of fuel prices, the Bunker Surcharge increase filed to be effective May 15, 2011 has been cancelled and a new forward-filing has been updated for an effective date of May 29, 2011.

Tropical Shipping values the close relationships we have Existing Bunker Surcharges will remain in effect.

Tropical Shipping values the close relationships we have Based on the continued volatility in the world fuel markets, Tropical Shipping will continue regular bi-weekly reviews of the fuel markets and adjust Bunker Surcharges accordingly.

Tropical Shipping values the close relationships we have The May 15, 2011 cancelled bunker surcharge increase amounts are for shipments between the Continental U.S. or Canada and The Bahamas Ports, British Virgin Islands Ports, U.S. Virgin Islands Ports, Windward Island Ports, Leeward Island Ports, Dominican Republic Ports or Guyana Ports and for Caribbean Inter-Island and U.S. Virgin Islands Inter-Island shipments.

Tropical Shipping values the close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-year history. Thank you for choosing us as your carrier of choice to The Bahamas and the Caribbean. For further information, please contact your local sales representative or the U.S. Customer Service Team at 800-638-TROP (8767) or 561-881-3999.

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