Interim Dividend

SEASCOPE SHIPPING HOLDINGS PLC
7 October 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*SEASCOPE SHIPPING HOLDINGS PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE       *SPH
SEDOL CODE          *060-093
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *5p
PERIOD              *6 Mths ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *18-10-99
RECORD DATE         *22-10-99
PAYMENT DATE        *19-11-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *