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For 2012, Seanergy will continue to fix vessels on both long and short term employment in order to maintain a diversified exposure to market fluctuations. As the market is currently at low levels we would be reluctant to commit our vessels for the long term at fixed rates and would generally opt for index linked or profit sharing employment instead."

Christina Anagnostara, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, stated: "Over the first quarter of 2012 we witnessed a particularly unfavorable dry-bulk market that resulted in a 31% reduction in Seanergy's revenue when compared to the same quarter of 2011, as earnings of vessels employed under floating rate contracts and on short term charter parties reflect the weak spot market conditions. Adjusted Net Loss of $4 million in the first quarter of the current year increased compared to the first quarter of 2011 mainly as a result of a 34% decrease in the average Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE") rate earned by our vessels, from $14,563 to $9,546.

The amendments to certain terms of our loan facilities, executed during the quarter, will positively affect our capital commitments for the year. As of March 31, 2012 our outstanding debt was $325.7 million and our cash reserves amounted to $29.3 million.

As of the date of this press release, the Company has secured employment for 77% of its ownership days for 2012 and 23% for 2013."

First Quarter 2012 Financial Results:
Net Revenues
Net Revenues in the first quarter of 2012 decreased to $17.4 million from $25.2 million in the same quarter in 2011, a reduction of 31%. Reduced net revenue was a result of the pronounced dry-bulk market weakness, as the average of the BDI over 1Q 2012 fell by 37% compared to the first quarter of 2011.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA was $2.5 million for the first quarter of 2012 as compared to $12.9 million in the same quarter in 2011. The decrease in EBITDA for the first quarter of 2012 was mainly a result of the decline in revenue. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes non cash losses incurred on the sale of the African Zebra, was equal to $4.9 million.

For more information we refer you to the EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA reconciliation section contained in this press release.

Net Loss
For the first quarter of 2012, Net Loss amounted to $6.4 million or $0.54 per basic and diluted share, as compared to a Net Loss of $1.5 million or $0.21 per basic and diluted share, in the same quarter of 2011, based on weighted average common shares outstanding of 11,803,933 basic and diluted for 2012; 7,314,931 basic and diluted for 2011, on a reverse split adjusted basis.

The loss is primarily the result of a 34% decrease in TCE to $9,546 per day in the first quarter of 2012 from $14,563 per day in the same quarter of 2011.

Debt Repayment and capital expenditure requirements for 2012
Seanergy ended the first quarter of 2012 with $325.7 million of outstanding debt. This reflects a reduction of $20.7 million during the quarter, primarily due to the repayment of principal installments.

Scheduled repayment of debt principal is expected to reach $29 million over the next three quarters of 2012. In terms of maintenance capital expenditure, we expect to incur approximately $2.6 million in drydocking costs for the remainder of 2012.