MT Stolt Strength Released by Hijackers

April 21, 2009

London, England - April 21, 2009 - Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (Oslo Børs: SNI) confirmed that MT Stolt Strength, which is on time-charter to Stolt Tankers B.V., was today released by her Somali captors. All 23 crew members on board are safe. The Company understand that the crew will shortly be reunited with their families.

The Company recognises that the safe release of the ship and crew have been a difficult and protracted process for the ship's owners and managers. We are relieved that a safe conclusion to this traumatic situation has been reached.

The vessel was taken by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden on November 10, 2008 while on passage from Dakar to Kandla.

Stolt-Nielsen S.A.