Press Release

AdvanFort Expands Operations in Europe

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London Office to Address Growing Interests on Security Against
High Threats of Pirate Attacks in the Gulf of Aden

WASHINGTON, DC, September 23, 2010 – AdvanFort Company, the leading provider of maritime security for vessels in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden, recently opened its London office citing the growing number of interests from shipping companies in Europe against the extremely high threats of piracy.

NATO Shipping Centre former director LtCdr (Ret) Mark Hornung who joined AdvanFort earlier this month as Vice President for Operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa, heads the new office which is located in Brentford, London.

"The presence of AdvanFort in Europe is a testament of our commitment to contribute in maritime protection against ship piracy. We are bringing our services closer to our clients so we can quickly act on their security requirements," said LtCdr (Ret) Hornung.

"The large volume of inquiries we get from shipping companies indicate the reliability and dependability of our services. AdvanFort is always prepared to provide optimum protection for vessels not to mention the lives on board, during travel in hostile zones," said Samir Farajallah, AdvanFort President.

AdvanFort provides absolute, world-class security solutions to address maritime threats in hostile zones with deeply rooted social and political issues. Maritime security has ever evolving requirements within pirate infested waters, demanding flexible and innovative responses. AdvanFort is ready to work collaboratively with its clients and the maritime industry stakeholders to asses all threats and determine best solutions.

About AdvanFort
Based in Washington,DC, AdvanFort is a multi-mission maritime security provider, in pursuit of protecting the vulnerable maritime assets in pirate infested waters. AdvanFort is adept in providing solutions to meet a wide range of maritime threats and challenges. We maintain a fleet of helicopters, long endurance speed boats and ships.

For more information and other inquiries about AdvanFort, please visit www.AdvanFort.com

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United States
AdvanFort Company
1875 Eye Street, NW
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20006

Phone (202) 470-5440
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1000 Great West Road
Brentford
London
TW8 9HH
United Kingdom