Cyprus, 9 January 2013 

SeaBird Exploration Plc convene the shareholders to an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 25 January 2013 at 10.00 (local time) at Diagoras House 7th Floor, 16 Pantelis Catelaris Street, CY 1097 Nicosia, Cyprus.

The agenda, and other relevant documents including proxy forms are distributed to the shareholders, attached hereto and are posted on the company's web-pages: www.sbexp.com. See also document attached.

For further information, please contact:

Dag Reynolds
CEO SeaBird Exploration
Phone: +47 90883737


Nils Haugestad
CFO SeaBird Exploration
Phone: +971 4 427 1700

SeaBird is a global provider of marine acquisition for 2D/3D and 4D seismic data, and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry. SeaBird specializes in high quality operations within the high end of the source vessel and 2D market, as well as in the shallow/deep water 2D/3D and 4D market. Main focus for the company is proprietary seismic surveys (contract seismic). Main success criteria for the company are an unrelenting focus on Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ), combined with efficient collection of high quality seismic data. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include SeaBird`s reliance on a cyclical industry and the utilization of the company's vessels. Actual results may differ substantially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.



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