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DEFENDORY CYPRUS LTD

REG# HE317122 16 SOUFOULI STREET 1096 NICOSIA CYPRUS T: +357 22256712 F: 357 22256713 Office Address: 67 Daskaroly , 16674 Glyfada, GREECE

• tel. fax:: +30 211 1830670 *

E: operations@defendory.com www.defendory.com

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CONFIDENTIAL

Ref# D-0159-15 Dear Sirs, DEFENDORY is an experienced Maritime Security Company, incorporated in Cyprus with representative office in Greece, managed by a dedicated team with over 20 years of experience in defense, security and maritime warfare including anti piracy, interdiction operations and maritime counter terrorism (GoA, Indian Ocean and West Africa), working and complying with the highest market standards, since 2012. We are not just another Maritime Security Company. We are deeply involved, to Safety sectors and we are registered security/safety supplier to many Shipping and Maritime Security Companies in worldwide basis. Piracy is a global problem that threatens not only international trade but the well being of sea farers and the delivery of humanitarian aid. With and through our registered teams, certified business and strategic partners in maritime security community, DEFENDORY offers a comprehensive range of services for all types of vessel in commercial industry and/or private enterprise. CERTIFICATIONS

• Private Ship Security Company Certificate Nr: PSSC 79/4” of Republic of Cyprus.
• International Code of Conduct (ICoC) signatory for Private Security Service Providers
• Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) Certification Standard Stage 1 - Number

SSP0113DE652 DEFENDORY is licensed to operate with all major Registries, such as: Greek, Cypriot, Panama, Bahamas, Marshal Islands, Liberia, Malta, and many more. MISSION - SERVICES Our services include but are not limited to:

• Armed vessel protection (in some cases also we undertake unarmed services)
• Vessel security assessment & consulting
• Risk Assessment
• Incident & emergency management with 24hr global vessel tracking service
• Security guards training
• Security Services to all type of ships, including Yachts, Mega Yachts and Super Yachts

In addition we provide:

• Well trained and experienced high profile security teams (ex-Army/Navy/Special Forces personnel)
• A comprehensive security assessment of the vessel and a vessel-hardening plan
• Crew training & mentoring
• Vessel tracking with 24hr support through our in house Operations Room
• Real-time intelligence updates
• A graduated response to any impending security situation which may involve the use of lethal force

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Over the last few years there has been a significant rise in the number of ships being assaulted and hijacked in various locations around the world. While pirate attacks grow increasingly common, international transport and shipping companies lack the ability to adequately protect entire fleets. It is estimated that damages tied with the consequences of piracy and Terrorism may cost shipping companies millions of dollars each year, while causing critical harm to the company's image and inflicting physical and psychological damage to the employees and their families. As a member SAMI and ICoC we are committed to act ethically and we comply with all legal, regulatory and industry standards while we are fulfilling all recent IMO Guidelines for the use of Armed Security Guards on vessels. All our maritime security teams have the right and correct certificates and are full acting and complying with the Maritime Rules, Laws, Regulations and Certifications.

• IMO Best Management Practice (BMP 4)
• IMO PIRACY GUIDANCE MSC 1
• The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC)
• International Maritime Organization (IMO) for CSOs
• International Flag and Port state regulations
• License to carry and serve with armed personnel
• STCW95 qualification
• SAMI registration
• GUARDCON (BIMCO) contract
• ISO 9001:2008
• ISO PAS 28007 (in process)

“We always ensure that we are not only compliant with the latest IMO regulations and recommendations but that we supersede them” INSURANCE COVER We are in full compliance with BIMCO GUARDCON and according to all points in the contract we have the right documentation to back up each and every item.

• Public and Employers’ Liability cover: 100% Liberty International Underwriters

(Up to US$5 Mil)

• Personal Accident cover 100% Lloyds SYNDICATE CVS 1919

(Up to 250.000 USD per person)

• K&R cover 100% Lloyds SYNDICATE NVA 2007

(Up to US$ 1.0 Mil per event) “We always make sure that our insurance coverage is in compliance with any changes or updates that arise from legislation or recommendations from industry bodies or authorities” Complete transparency is the way we work and we do not take short cuts. Our management team always keeps track of current developments to make sure that we will always be considered not only a fully compliant partner, but one that is at the forefront in developing and implementing regulations to make transits more secure and smoother for our clients.

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Our vast past performance in defense and safety sectors and intelligence security services background, enables our teams to understand the importance of ensuring embarkations and disembarkations happen

• n time and deploying the right men and equipment in the right place at the right time.

As well as proper planning, we also have the flexibility that ship owners and charterers need to adapt to situations and tackle problems as they arise. We try and to offer fixed lump sum prices for all our routes and missions with no extra charges for ships unexpected late arriving. Using only Hellenic nationality guards and still manage to compete with other PMSC’s who use lower cost labor. This is achieved by effective use of our resources, computerized tracking and allocation of resources, low overheads and by negotiating good agreements with our agents and suppliers. Everyone working in our operational team has a military background and specialist training in the use

• f our systems.

Whilst enhancing existing security measures we pride ourselves in delivering superior training and guidance to both Master and Crew. Our training includes a comprehensive crew briefing on security procedures and drills followed by anti-piracy exercises as confirmation. In addition we provide training on escalation of force, Rules for the Use of Force (RuF) and guidance

• n external and internal defense methods used in accordance with the Best Management Practices

(BMP). As a minimum standard, our onboard security TL and operatives have:

• Military experience as well as War Operations such as Afghanistan, Kosovo and Maritime

Counter terrorism

• Maritime Security experience. Team Leaders have more than 20 missions each.
• Valid seaman’s book
• STCW95
• Para medic certified experience
• Clean criminal records bureau (CRB) check
• Valid vaccinations
• Medical Examinations Certificate for

Blood Examinations (complete blood count, cholesterol, triglyceride, sugar percentage, SGOT, SgPT) and Urine-analysis Cardiology Certification Thorax X-Ray Certification Eye examination Psychological Status Drug Test We also have a chief Security Officer (CSO) and a legal advisor available around the clock all year to support the operational teams and maritime law matters. Through our OPS Center and from the very first moment that our team embarks ships, we are live monitoring, tracking and recording their position, we are all the time informed for all piracy alerts and weather conditions and we provide direct feedbacks to our operations staff (7d / 24h) according to our mission protocol.

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We only use legal weapons in full compliance with Flag State requirements, while all weapons are coming with legal licenses/serial numbers in order to help Flag States and P&I Clubs to check that all

• ur firearms are of a correct and legal type.

We never compromise on quality; we just make sure that each dollar spent is spent in the right way, at the right time and we offer discounts for those with multiple transits per month on our already rock bottom prices. THE PROCESS

• We are connected with elite technology manufacturers in the security and maritime security field.
• We implement the most advanced and innovative equipment in the security sphere, according our

client needs. Defensive and offensive technologies are both used within the boundaries of existing regulations found in international maritime protocols.

• Before deployment of personnel and equipment, a comprehensive survey is conducted.
• Our intelligence/risk assessment team will analyze the threats and vulnerabilities on the ship and on

the mainland.

• Assessments will be undertaken according to many factors; the size of the ship, usage and cargo of

the ship, amount of personnel, sailing route, anchoring points, level of risk, existing procedures, past events and more.

• Following a full risk assessment, we will prepare and implement a Ship Security Plan (SSP)

according the procedural findings.

• We all the time work in close coordination with our consultant team, operations organizers, Ship

Security Officer (SSO) and Ship´s Master (SM).

• Our goal is to ensure that in each operation we deliver the optimal outcome with specific emphasis on

ships’ crew, cargo and material security, enabling our clients to sail through the high risk areas with the highest confidence and minimal disturbance. DEFENDORY’S FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES:

• Code of Ethics
• Consistency - Responsibility
• Continuous Training and Business Development
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Legality

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WHY US? Your business is shipping our business is security and safety! Being experts in our business enables you to run your core business proficiently, economically, safely, and with minimal disturbance. We don't blink when you want to be safe and secure! What you “need” to be safe may not be the same as what you “want” to feel safe. At DEFENDORY we can provide you with both need and want. The Piracy threat is real; in case of an incident, real professionals must deal with it. Choosing DEFENDORY CYPRUS LIMITED for your security needs, you can enjoy the piece of mind quality and professionalism offers. The piece of mind the right choice offers. We are always at your disposal to discuss the best solution for your security needs, answer your questions and offer additional information. Respectfully,

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ANNEX 1

WHERE WE ACT We are professionals in security and maritime security market for many years and we can offer fully armed onboard security teams with safety and accuracy to or from several locations in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean as we have embarkation/disembarkation bases at 17N, 18N, 19N, 20N and 21N in Red Sea, Djibouti, Muscat, Fujairah and Galle. In each of these locations we have full armory and teams ready to provide security services within a very short notice. In addition, we regularly serve places like Suez, Durban, Mombasa, Seychelles, Maldives, Madagascar and Mauritius to mention a few others. Our services prices are covering security team traveling, accommodation, embarkation/disembarkation costs, port agent fees, firearms licenses and firearms registration in embarkation/disembarkation ports/RV points, all necessary documents and permissions for our armed security personnel embarkation/disembarkation and all extra expenses are occurred through in a mission, as these are all the time on our account and responsibility and accordance to our contractual (GUARDCON) services agreement during the total voyage. “A direct line of communication with our security teams allows this information to be fed to the transit in real time”

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Typical routes we service regularly include: Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Fujairah / UAE Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Galle / Sri Lanka Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Durban / South Afirca Fujairah / UAE - to/or from – Galle / Sri Lanka Fujairah / UAE - to/or from - Durban / S. Africa Gale / Sri Lanka - to/or from - Durban / S. Africa Also we are able and we can serve routes such us: Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Toamasina / Madagascar Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Toliara / Madagascar Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Port Louis / Mauritius Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Richards bay / S. Africa Suez/Red Sea - to/or from - Durban / S. Africa Fujairah / UAE - to/or from - Toamasina / Madagascar Fujairah / UAE - to/or from - Port Louis / Mauritius Fujairah / UAE - to/or from - Toliara / Madagascar Fujairah / UAE - to/or from - Richards bay / S. Africa Gale / Sri Lanka - to/or from - Toamasina / Madagascar Gale / Sri Lanka - to/or from - Port Louis / Mauritius Gale / Sri Lanka - to/or from - Toliara / Madagascar Gale / Sri Lanka - to/or from - Richards bay / S. Africa (Soon we will also serve more easily clients in West Africa)

WE KEEP YOUR CREW & YOUR PROPERTY SAFE!