AWT Weather Routing/Routeing: Applied Weather Technology

Applied Weather Technology Opens New Office

New York Facility is Largest Weather Routing Operation on East Coast

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – January 10, 2008 – Applied Weather Technology (AWT), a leading supplier of state-of-the-art weather routing services and software for ships on the high seas, today announced that the company has opened a new facility in Hopewell Junction, N.Y., one hour north of New York City.

The 2,000 square-foot building will house nine staff members, provide all weather routing services – including AWT’s BonVoyage on-board software suite – and act as a complete backup to the Sunnyvale, Calif. headquarters.

“AWT has enjoyed significant developments over the past year, and is expanding to accommodate this growth,” said David Callicott, senior vice president, AWT. “As the largest operation of its kind on the East Coast, our new office will complement and support our facilities on the West Coast to provide dependable and inclusive weather routing services for ships at sea.”

About AWT

AWT (www.awtworldwide.com) is the leading provider of fleet optimization services and onboard voyage management software to ship owners, operators and charterers seeking the safest and most efficient routes for their fleets. Unlike companies that provide weather services for multiple industries, or companies which only offer onboard weather software, AWT is staffed by world-renowned experts in ship routing, meteorology, IT, maritime science and former ship captains who are focused solely on the maritime industry. Using the most sophisticated technology available, AWT routes more ships per month than any other company. Its superior customer service and integrity have made AWT the most trusted fleet optimization provider in the maritime industry. Founded in 1996, AWT is privately held and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with worldwide offices located in the UK, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Korea, Germany, New York, and New Jersey. More information is available at www.awtworldwide.com or by calling 1-408-731-8600.

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