Annual Information Statement

Issuers of listed transferable securities are required to produce an annual statement of information made available to the public. Please find the statement from Golden Ocean Group Limited for the period of 01 January 2010 - 18 May 2011 enclosed. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act) Annual Information Statement: http://hugin.info/135378/R/1475006/453747.pdf This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Golden Ocean Group via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1475006]