OSG America L.P. Announces Suspension of Unitholder Distribution

TAMPA, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
OSG America, L.P. (OSG America or the Partnership; NYSE: OSP), the largest
operator of U.S. Flag product carriers and ocean-going barges transporting
refined petroleum products, based on barrel-carrying capacity, today announced
that its Board of Directors, in a four-to-three vote, has approved the
suspension of the third quarter distribution to both common and subordinated
unitholders. The three independent board members voted against the suspension of
distributions to the common unitholders.

About OSG America L.P.

OSG America L.P. is the largest operator of U.S. Flag product carriers and
ocean-going barges transporting refined petroleum products, based on
barrel-carrying capacity. OSG America has an operating fleet of 23 Handysize
product carriers and tug barges that trade primarily in the Jones Act market.
OSG America L.P.'s limited partner units are listed on the New York Stock
Exchange and trade under the symbol "OSP." More information is available at
www.osgamerica.com.

OSG Ship Management, Inc.
Jennifer L. Schlueter, +1 212-578-1699
Vice President Corporate Communications and Investor Relations

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