Press release from Nordic American Tankers (NYSE:NAT): Nordic American Offshore (NYSE:NAO) - Increased ownership by the Hansson family

Hamilton, Bermuda, May 9, 2017

For the interest it may have, below is a press release from Nordic American Offshore Ltd. that was announced today.


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Nordic American Offshore Ltd. (NYSE:NAO) - the Executive Chairman and his family increase its holding in NAO

Hamilton, Bermuda, May 9, 2017

A company owned by the NAO Executive Chairman, Herbjorn Hansson and his son, Alexander, bought today 500,000 shares in NAO, adding to the position as one of the largest shareholders of NAO. The average price was $1.08 per share.

Contacts:

Herbjørn Hansson, Executive Chairman
Nordic American Offshore Ltd.
Tel: +1 866 805 9504 or + 47 90 14 62 91

Web-site:   www.nao.bm

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