Golden Ocean Group

Delisting Announcement • Mar 8, 2022

GOGL - Sale of three Panamax vessels

GOGL - Sale of three Panamax vessels

Golden Ocean Group Limited (Nasdaq and OSE: GOGL) ("Golden Ocean" or the

"Company"), the world's leading owner of large size dry bulk vessels, today

announces the sale of three of its oldest Panamax vessels, Golden Empress,

Golden Enterprise and Golden Endeavour, delivered in 2010 and 2011, as part of

the Company's ongoing strategy to ensure that it operates a modern, fuel-

efficient fleet with a reduced emissions profile.

The combined sales price of the three vessels is $52.0 million, and the Company

expects to record a gain from the sales of approximately $9.6 million in the

second quarter of 2022. Aggregate net cash proceeds of approximately $30.7

million are expected to be received in the second quarter of 2022, when the

vessels are delivered to their buyers.

Over the past 15 months, Golden Ocean has sold seven older Panamax vessels,

generating aggregate net cash proceeds of around $60 million, representing the

majority of the expected equity required to fund the delivery of seven Kamsarmax

newbuildings currently under construction.

Ulrik Andersen, CEO of Golden Ocean Management AS commented:

"Golden Ocean continues to grow and modernise its fleet to ensure the Company

maintains the most competitive, flexible and future-proof operating platform.

We are selling at a time when second-hand prices are at 10-year highs. The sale

of the three vessels secures our dividend capacity while reducing our fleet's

average age and carbon footprint.

From mid-next year, we will start to take delivery of seven Kamsarmax vessels

currently under construction in China. The net effect is a more fuel-efficient

fleet with greater carrying capacity and earnings potential."

The Board of Directors

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

Hamilton, Bermuda

March 08, 2022

For further queries, please contact:

Ulrik Andersen: Chief Executive Officer, Golden Ocean Management AS

+47 22 01 73 53

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section

5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act or the Continuing Obligations of

Oslo Børs.