SBX - Extension of grace period

Cyprus, 9 November 2011

Extension of grace period

Reference is made to the stock exchange notices dated 14, 21, 28 September 2011
and 3, 5, 19, 26 October 2011 and 2 November 2011. Based on the ongoing due
diligence process with Fugro Norway AS and restructuring dialogue with key
stakeholders, Norsk Tillitsmann ASA has granted an extension of the SBX01 RET
(ISIN: NO 001 032604.4) with a grace period of five business days, bringing the
payment date to 16 November 2011. The extension is given on the condition that
interest and default interest will accrue pursuant to the bond agreement. The
extension may be terminated at any time upon (i) the receipt by the Bond Trustee
of a written instruction from the appropriate number of the voting bonds to
revoke the extension of the grace period, or (ii) a bondholders' meeting
resolves to revoke the extension of the grace period.

Seabird also informs that it will not be in a position to pay interest on SBX02
RET (ISIN: NO 001 035391.5) as due and payable on 14 November 2011. Norsk
Tillitsmann ASA is informed and more information will follow within the
regulated five days grace period in the loan agreement.

For further information, please contact:

Tim Isden
CEO SeaBird Exploration
Phone: +971 504 539075


SeaBird Exploration PLC "SeaBird" is a global provider of marine solutions for
seabed acquisition of 3D/4C/4D multimode seismic data with OBN operations,
marine 2D and 3D seismic data, and associated products and services to the oil
and gas industry. SeaBird specializes in high quality operations within the high
end of the source vessel and 2D market, as well as in the shallow water 2D/3D
market. Main focus for the company is proprietary seismic surveys (contract
seismic). Main success criteria for the company are an unrelenting focus on
Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ), combined with
efficient collection of high quality seismic data.

All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact
are forward-looking statements and are subject to a number of risks,
uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon
assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors
include SeaBird`s reliance on a cyclical industry and the utilization of the
company's vessels. Actual results may differ substantially from those expected
or projected in the forward-looking statements.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.



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