VFPA has confirmed that the hydraulic oil used in the densification probe was a non-toxic biodegradable vegetable-based oil. No further emulsified oil or oil sheen has been observed at the project site as of March 4 at 15:00 hours and clean-up efforts have been scaled back. No fish or wildlife, including shorebirds and waterfowl, have been affected by the small volume hydraulic oil release. Shoreline surveys were conducted last night at 21:00 hrs on a falling tide and are being conducted again today on the rising tide.

On Monday, March 3, 2008, a densification probe tip broke 30 feet below the surface of the water while working on the Deltaport Third Berth Project. It is estimated that 100 to 200 litres of the vegetable-based hydraulic oil was released at the seabed surface.

VFPA will continue to monitor and assess the site to ensure that appropriate environmental mitigation is conducted.

Regards,

DP3 Project Team