Songa Offshore SE received the resignation of the company's Chief Financial Officer, Geir Karlsen. He will, until the end of 2013, remain at the company's disposal as Executive Vice President. Executive Vice President Jan Rune Steinsland has been appointed as new Chief Financial Officer as from November 4, 2013.

Mr. Steinsland will be based in Oslo at the company's Oslo Office and takes up his position with effect from 4 November. Jan Rune Steinsland has international industry experience and a strong track record from executive positions. From 2006, he has held the position as CFO at Ocean Rig, in period of great expansion and development, including an IPO and listing on NASDAQ.

Prior to that, he was CFO at Acta Holding ASA, a position he held for six years. From 1988 to 2000, Jan Rune Steinsland had several management positions at ExxonMobil, including Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting Manager, Vice President Accounting and Audit Advisor.