U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. Announces That It Will Not Pay Second Quarter Distribution

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30 Jul 2008

U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. yesterday announced that its review of strategic alternatives and its negotiations with its lenders to amend certain financial covenants under its senior credit facility are continuing. In light of these continuing efforts, the Partnership has determined that it will not pay a distribution on its units for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. is a leading provider of long-haul marine transportation services, principally for refined petroleum products, petrochemical and commodity chemical products, in the U.S. domestic "coastwise" trade. The Partnership's existing fleet consists of eleven tank vessels: six integrated tug barge units; one product tanker; three chemical parcel tankers and one ATB that was delivered in June 2007 and entered service in July 2007. The Partnership has embarked on a capital construction program to build additional ATBs and, through a joint venture, additional tank vessels that upon completion will result in the Partnership having one of the most modern fleets in service. For additional information about U.S. Shipping Partners L.P., please visit www.usslp.com.

Source: U.S. Shipping Partners L.P