SFL – DIVIDEND INFORMATION

We refer to the second quarter report released on August 22, 2006. Ship Finance International Limited is trading ex-dividend of a cash dividend of $0.52 per share today August 29, 2006. The record date is August 31, 2006 and dividend will be paid/distributed on or about September 18, 2006.
 
For further information about the company please
visit our web-site: www.shipfinance.bm.
 
Oslo August 29, 2006