Q1. Who are Pacific Basin?               Pacific Basin Shipping Limited is one of the world’s leading owners and operators of modern handysize and handymax dry bulk vessels and a global provider of diversified shipping services. Our modern handysize and handymax dry bulk vessels operate a large, uniform fleet of geared bulk carriers with sizes ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 deadweight tonnes. The Company is listed and headquartered in Hong Kong, and operates in three main maritime segments under the banners of Pacific Basin Dry Bulk, PB Energy & Infrastructure Services, and PB RoRo. Our fleet (including newbuildings on order) comprises over 160 vessels directly servicing blue chip industrial customers.                       Q2. What is the history of the company?               Several of our key directors and executives operated a company with the name Pacific Basin from 1987 to 1996, when it was privatized by an independent third party. Former executives and employees subsequently formed a new company, again using the name of Pacific Basin in 1998, which has grown into today's successful Pacific Basin Shipping. The company was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 14th July 2004. Please refer to Milestone session.                       Q3. How many employees and offices does the company have?               The company currently employs about 360+ staff in 21 offices worldwide. Pacific Basin has global presence with its headquarters in Hong Kong and offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Nanjing, Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Fujairah, Dubai, Bad Essen, London, Liverpool, Houston, Santiago and Vancouver.

	Q1. What do Pacific Basin do in dry bulk business?               Through our large fleet of modern shallow-draft and geared handysize and handymax bulk carriers, Pacific Basin transports a broad range of bulk commodities to both major and uniquely accessible ports on a global scale.                       Q2. How do we operate in dry bulk business?               Pacific Basin has a reputation as leading suppliers in the dry bulk handysize and handymax sectors of industrial freight services in the Asia-Pacific region. Our customers include the biggest names in mining, forestry products, agriculture and the trading of minerals, metals and commodities.                       Q3. What are Handysize and Handymax vessels?               Our handysize fleet has capacities ranging from 25,000 dwt to 35,000 dwt while our handymax fleet is about 50,000 dwt in tonnage which is well suited for the carriage of a broad range of commodities to ports all over the world. They are both fitted with cranes on board to allow them to self load and discharge even in ports lacking sophisticated cargo handling infrastructure.                       Q4. Where are our offices located?               Pacific Basin has global presence with its headquarters in Hong Kong and offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Mumbai, Karachi, Dubai, Fujairah, London, Bad Essen, Houston, Vancouver, Auckland, Melbourne, Manila, Cebu and Santiago.                       Q5. How Pacific Basin has achieved towards the Quality Assurance and Environmental awareness?               Please refer to Corporate Social Responsibility section.                       Q6. What are the BDI/BSI/BHSI?               Please refer to Industry Information in Investor Relations section.                       Q7. What is the difference between dry bulk and container shipping and tankers?               Dry bulk, container and tankers carry different cargoes while running different, unique business models. Typically dry bulk vessels carry major and minor bulks, container ships carry manufactured products and tankers carry oil.

	Q1. What is the shareholding structure of the company?               We currently have more than 98% of our issued share capital afloat on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. They are mostly held by institutional investors typically in Europe and the United States.                       Q2. What are Pacific Basin’s stock code or ticker symbols?               Equity Stock Code The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong - 2343 Bloomberg - 2343 HK Reuters - 2343.HK Convertible Bonds Due 2013 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong - 1606 Bloomberg - XS0334902839 Reuters - BM033490283                       Q3. How does the company maintain its relationship with shareholders?               The Group's policy is to ensure a high degree of transparency and the Company is committed to keeping the market informed of relevant information on a regular basis thus allowing existing and potential shareholders to evaulate the Company's performance and its prospects. Detailed information is provided in annual and interim reports, which are supplemented by regular voluntary trading activities updates. The Company also schedules roadshows, telephone conferences, video webcasts and frequent investor presentations delivered internationally. Shareholders are encouraged to maintain direct communication with the Company and any questions can be sent to the Investor Relations department by: Mail:       7/F, Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong E-mail:    ir@pacificbasin.com Fax:        +852 2110 0171 Tel:         +852 2233 7000                       Q4. What analysts cover us?               Please refer to analyst coverage                       Q5. How can I contact Investor Relations?               Please send your questions to ir@pacificbasin.com or fax to 852-2110 0171 and we will response very soon                       Q6. What is the dividend policy of the company?               The dividend is to pay out a minimum of 50% of profits attributable to shareholders (excluding the vessel disposal gains).                       Q7. How can I keep up to date on Pacific Basin news?                                   You can subscribe our Email Alert or RSS. Please refer to News in Investor Relations Section.

	Q1. How can I apply for a job with Pacific Basin?               Please refer to Recruitment Section.