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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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BALTIC TRADING LIMITED

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BALTIC TRADING LIMITED	Meeting Information

	Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
	For holders as of: March 19, 2012
	Date: May 17, 2012 Time: 10:45 a.m., Eastern Time
	Location: Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
	1177 Avenue of the Americas
	New York, NY 10036

	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

	Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: The Company's Notice and Proxy Statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders2011 Annual Report to Shareholders How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow → XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow → XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 3, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.

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