GENOA, ITALY – September 18, 2002 – Apollo Ship Chandlers' inaugural appearance at Seatrade Med here last week is being hailed a success by company insiders. As the world's foremost shipboard caterer and supplier of provisions and services, Apollo has long been known in North America as the standard by which others are measured, and with its appearance in Genoa, the company has shown its intention to become similarly regarded in Europe.

For more information, contact Stewart Mandy, Corporate Communications, stewart@apolloships.com or visit www.apolloships.com

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