Ranson Marine & Industrial Limited Public Notice of Appointment of Liquidators The Companies Act 1993 On the 31st day of January 1997, it was resolved by special resolution, pursuant to section 241 of the Companies Act 1993, that Ranson Marine & Industrial Limited be liquidated and that Kerry Thomas Stotter and Bruce Graham Stowell, chartered accountants of Auckland, be appointed jointly and severally as liquidators for the purpose. The liquidation commenced on the 31st day of January 1997. Creditors and shareholders may make direct inquiries to us during normal business hours at the address and telephone number stated below. Dated this 3rd day of February 1997. KERRY T. STOTTER, Joint Liquidator. Address of Liquidators: KPMG Centre, Tenth Floor, 9 Princes Street, Auckland (P.O. Box 1220, Auckland). Telephone: (09) 367 5800. Facsimile: (09) 367 5875.