1. Vessel required: clean, approved U.S. or foreign flag tanker with IGS and SBT that is capable of carrying 235,000 bbls (30,051 lt) (intentions jp8) clean petroleum products in epoxy coated cargo tanks. Vessel age must not exceed 20 years for duration of the contract. Vessel must have current Ssangyong vetting approval for loading at commercial oil terminals within the region and proof of vetting must be submitted to the contracting officer prior to award. Vessel must be party to the sire system and possess current ISM certification and international ship security certificate. US flag vessels must indicate supercargo carrying capacity. Minimum laden speed 13kts. (US flag vessels may be required to carry minimum of 12 armed military personnel for security reasons. owner must provide lifesaving equipment in accordance with solas/uscg requirements.) Under the cargo preference act of 1904, preference will be given to U.S. flag vessels. Vessel must arrive at load port in a clean, gas-free condition, and be ready for internal tank inspection by quality assurance representative. Contractor shall provide (owner's account) a certified marine chemist to certify tanks safe for entry for internal tank inspection by government / charterer representative. If a prior (last and next to last) cargo contained a percentage of benzene, owner’s certified marine chemist must also measure toxicity for benzene content and certify safe for entry. Last and next to last cargoes carried in tanks must be an approved product. The use of copper and copper alloys (brass, bronze, etc.) in vessel compartments, pipelines, heating coils, fittings, etc. is not permitted in vessels chartered by MSC to haul petroleum products, unless vessel possesses a current desc waiver. In accordance with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904, preference will be given to U.S. flag vessels. Vessel must arrive at load port in clean, gas-free condition, and be ready for internal tank inspection by quality assurance representative (QAR). Contractor shall provide (owner's account) a certified marine chemist to certify tanks safe for entry for internal tank inspection by government/charterer representative. If a prior (last and next to last) cargo contained a percentage of benzene, owner’s certified marine chemist must also measure toxicity for benzene content and certify safe for entry. If partial shipment is offered, tanks adjacent to government cargo are to be gas-free. Last and next to last cargoes carried in tanks must be a DESC approved product. The use of copper and copper alloys (brass, bronze, etc.) in vessel compartments, pipelines, heating coils, fittings, etc., that may come into contact with cargo is not permitted in vessels chartered by MSC to carry petroleum products, unless vessel possesses a current DESC waiver. 2. Cargo description: 235,000 BBLs (30,051 LT) JP8 3. Intended loading port(s)/place(s): South Korea- Onsan Port Restrictions: MAX LOA: 805 FEET MAX DRAFT: 44 FEET 4. Intended discharge port(s)/place(s): North Pacific- Chimuwan Port Restrictions: MAX LOA: 1000 FEET MAX DRAFT: 65 FEET MAX BEAM: 40 METERS MAX DWT 80,000 6. Laydays: Commencing: 09 October 2005 Canceling: 11 October 2005

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