Corporate Presentation NewLead Holdings Ltd.

June 1, 2015

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Forward Looking Statement

Forward Looking Statement

This presentation includes assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about

future events. These statements, as well as words such as "anticipated," "estimated," "projected,"

"plan," and "expect," are intended to be ''forward-looking statements (as such term is definedin Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).

We caution that assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about future

events may vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Such forward lookingstatements in this presentation are based on assumptions and expectations deemed reasonable

by NewLead, as well as information available to NewLead, at the time this presentation was

made. Although NewLead believes its assumptions are reasonable for its projections, it can give

no assurance that such projections will be attained.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements even if it

obtains new information or becomes aware of future events, unless it is required to do so under

the securities laws. The Company makes no prediction or statement about the performance of its

common stock.

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Engine Control Room: the heart of a ship The heart of shipping beats at a vessels engine room

20 ships you didnt realize you used todayeveryday dry bulk commodities are brought to you by bulk carriers(Intercargo, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners)

Dry Bulk Shipping: Will It Ever Recover?(Morgan Stanley, Maritime Industries April 2015)

On 18 February, the BDI - Baltic Dry Index - hit an all-time low of 509(BIMCO, the worlds largest international shipping association)

Anaemic demand growth is here to stay,

especially as the trade development in coal

and iron ore into China is expected to

decline further(Drewry, May 2015)

The Tanker Market Is Sending a Big Warning to Oil Bulls(Bloomberg.com, May 27, 2014)

China asphalt demand growing 5% per annum

Russia's bitumen demand growing at 10% per annum, to reach 9 - 10 million tons by 2015(Petrosil.com)

The global market for bitumen is expected to reach USD 95.77 billion by 2020(Grand View Research, Inc)

Shipping Always and Today

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Overview

International, vertically integrated shipping and coal processing company

Ideal solutions for worldwide transportation of dry bulk commodities and petroleum products

Diversified fleet of dry bulk and tanker vessels

Owned and third party managed vessels

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting

In compliance and current with all applicable SEC rules and regulations and reporting requirements

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Profile

2014 - A Transformational Year for the CompanyDelivery of three Eco-type Handysize dry bulk carriers and five Asphalt/Bitumen Oil tankers

Fleet of ten vessels and one third party managed vessel

Average fleet age of 9.2 years for the dry bulk and 6.2 years for the asphalt/bitumen oil tankers

Entry in a niche oil market with upside from growing demand in oil and bitumen

Prudent Commercial Management Experienced in-house chartering department capable to capitalize on responses to market conditions

Balanced employment strategy among long term period charters, spot employment and COAs

Capitalization of strong commercial relationships with charterers, trading companies and oil majors

Knowledgeable S&P in-house department with access to numerous shipyards and respectable S&P brokers

Fleet utilization as of December 31, 2014 of 92.4%

Competent Operating PlatformIn-house commercial, operational and technical ship management

Dedicated operations sustaining efficient fleet performance

Skilled technical department maintaining vigorous safety and quality control standards

Competitive OpEx per vessel per day due to integrated ship management services

Enhanced Transparency Independent Board of Directors with solid shipping expertise

Corporate Governance structure to ensure commitment to conduct all affairs with trust and integrity

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics implemented by the Board of Directors

Corporate Governance practices routinely reviewed and modified to meet current best practices

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Facts and Figures

Blend of vessels is NewLeads competitive advantage

Revenue mix allows mitigation of charter rate fluctuations; stable cash flow during shipping cycles

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NUMBER OF VESSELS

Dry bulk vessels

Aspahlt/Bitumen Oil tanker vessels

Third party managed Oil tanker vessel

AVERAGE FLEET AGE (as of end of May 2015)

DRY BULK CARRIERS 9.2 YEARS

ASPHALT/BITUMEN OIL TANKERS 6.2 YEARS

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FLEET EMPLOYMENT PROFILE

Time Charter

Spot Charter

Contract of Affreightment

KEY FIGURES

TOTAL FLEET UTILISATION Q1 2015 90.75%

DRY FLEET UTILIZATION Q1 2015 97.81%

WET FLEET UTILIZATION Q1 2015 98.69%

CONTRACTED AVAILABLE DAYS

2015 42%

Accretive fleet growth strategy to expand fleet

Continuous market monitoring and evaluation

Responsive chartering strategy to market assessment

Maintenance of vessel condition to superior standards

Reduced OpEx while preserving high quality standards

Fleet: Growth - Optimization - Diversification - Balance

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Commercial, Technical and Operational Management

In-house ship management companies

Newlead Bulkers S.A.: Dry bulk Carriers

In-house ship management companies; commercial and quality competence

Investment in the welfare of onshore and offshore personnel; NewLeads most valuable asset

Personnel with years of experience in shipping; 55 employees ashore in our offices and 245 crew members

Operational flexibility; quality in every single management procedure

Strong relationships with industrial partners; relationship of mutual respect and trust

SAFETY IS NEWLEADS TOPMOST PRIORITY

CREW SAFETY

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Newlead Shipping S.A.: Oil Tankers

INTEGRATION ONE-STOP WORLDWIDE SEABORNE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

QUALITY COMPETENCE OPEATIONAL FLEXIBILITY

EXPERIENCED PERSONEL

STRONG INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP

ASPHALT/BITUMEN OIL

TANKER ABILITY IS TO KEEP

TEMPERTURE OF CARGO AT

200 O C (392 O F)

OPEARTIONAL FLEXIBILITY

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Constant Commercial Competence

Adaptive, prudent and opportunistic chartering strategy

Continuous evaluation of market conditions and trends

Capitalization on commercial relationships with oil majors and traders; competitive employment of asphalt/bitumen oil tankers

Capturing trading opportunities despite market conditions in the dry bulk sector

Cash flow stability

Sustainable revenues

Opportunity to participate in market turnarounds

Limiting counterparty risk

FLEET UTILIZATION PER VESSEL 2014 FLEET UTLIZATION PER SECTOR 2013-2014

Optimum balance among long term period charters, spot employment and contracts of affreightment

VESSEL 2014

NEWLEAD VICTORIA 98.59%

NEWLEAD CASTELLANO 95.94%

NEWLEAD ALBION 90.22%

NEWLEAD VENETICO 93.82%

NEWLEAD MARKELA 89.47%

VESSEL 2014

NEWLEAD GRANADINO 100.00%

NEPHELI 100.00%

SOFIA 90.30%

KATERINA L1 76.50%

IOLI1 67.67%

1. In 2014 the Katerina L and the Ioli underwent scheduled repairs

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Strong Commercial Relationships

Competitive employment profile of asphalt/bitumen oil tankers with reputable counterparties

DRY BULK CHARTERES

ASPHALT/BITUMEN OIL CHARTERES

Diversified dry bulk charterers; longlisting commercial relationships with leading dry bulk charterers

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Continuous Operational Competence

ASPHALT/BITUMEN OIL TANKERS

International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations and responsibilities

MARPOL 73/78 requirements; recognizing environmental care

Ship operations in accordance with ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 50001:2011

Experienced technical department ensuring quality and safety while containing OpEx

Improved transparency; allowing effective management of third-party vessels

Constant investment in the maintenance and improvement of the vessels condition

NewLead mandates at least two inspections per year for each vessel

Test of cargo pumps and critical equipment prior every loading and discharging of asphalt/bitumen oil tankers

DRY BULK CARRIERS APPROVALS

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Trading Routes Appendix A Dry bulk Carriers and Asphalt/Bitumen Oil Tankers

Dry bulk carrier: Newlead Victoria

Asphalt/Bitumen Oil tanker: Nepheli

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Commodity Importing Countries Exporting Countries

Aggregates Norway, Scotland

Alumina China, USA, Ukraine Indonesia, Australia, Jamaica

Bauxite China, USA, Ukraine Indonesia, Australia, Jamaica

Cement United States, France, Russia Turkey, China, Thailand

Coal Asia, Western Europe Australia, Indonesia, United States

Copper China, Japan, India Chile, Peru

GrainsAsia Pacific region (e