-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FY7BnSMTAvHfQqqs/uoj3rEyXemKAo44EwdL+CANto0luLatLIZ8NauoGTU6AGvh g/Ig73EHGxEYRUuMXGlnLw== 0001361106-08-000416.txt : 20081112 0001361106-08-000416.hdr.sgml : 20081111 20081112114829 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001361106-08-000416 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20081112 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20081112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MARINE GROWTH VENTURES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001334794 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [9995] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-128077 FILM NUMBER: 081179286 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 405-A ATLATIS RD CITY: CAPE CANAVERAL STATE: FL ZIP: 32920 BUSINESS PHONE: 321-783-1744 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 405-A ATLATIS RD CITY: CAPE CANAVERAL STATE: FL ZIP: 32920 10-Q 1 marinegrowth_10q-093008.htm QUARTERLY REPORT marinegrowth_10q-093008.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008

o
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
 
For the transition period from ________________ to _______________
 
 
333-128077
(Commission file number)

MARINE GROWTH VENTURES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
20-0890800
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
405-A Atlantis Road
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(321) 783-1744
(Issuer's telephone number)
 
N/A
 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by a check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No x

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of October 31, 2008 – 21,839,500 shares of common stock

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is (check one):
 
an accelerated filer o
a non accelerated filer o
or a smaller reporting company x
 

 
MARINE GROWTH VENTURES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
PART I FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3
     
Item 1. Financial Statements
3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2008 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2007 (Audited)
3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)
4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)
5
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
7
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
10
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
14
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
14
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
15
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
15
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
15
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
15
     
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
15
     
Item 5. Other Information
15
     
Item 6. Exhibits
15
     
SIGNATURES
20
     
CERTIFICATIONS
 
     
  Certification of CEO Pursuant to 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act
 
     
  Certification of CFO Pursuant to 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act
 
     
  Certification of the CEO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
     
  Certification of the CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350  
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Marine Growth Ventures, Inc and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
   
September 30, 2008
(Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2007
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash
  $ 3,878     $ -  
Accounts Receivable
    -       6,000  
Other Receivables
    -       501  
Prepaid Expenses
    1,072       719  
Vessel Held for Sale
    2,289,926       -  
Other Receivables, Net of Allowance
    -       180,000  
Total Current Assets
    2,294,876       187,220  
                 
FIXED ASSETS, NET
    1,502,592       1,504,301  
                 
PREPAID FINANCING COSTS
    4,156       20,781  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
               
Accounting Retainer
    -       5,000  
Legal Retainer
    7,500       -  
Other Deposits
    2,181       2,181  
Loan Reserve
    -       67,916  
Total Other Assets
    9,681       75,097  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 3,811,305     $ 1,787,399  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accrued Payroll
  $ 405,840     $ 581,414  
Accounts Payable
    347,339       376,290  
Cash Overdraft
    -       17,343  
Accrued Interest Payable
    136,734       135,905  
Accrued Expenses
    233,178       261,226  
Deferred Expenses
    -       19,166  
Other Payables
    195,190       180,000  
Note Payable – Greystone
    1,213,873       270,833  
Note Payable – Stockholder
    132,235       769,050  
Note Payable – Other
    573,950       275,500  
Total Current Liabilities
    3,238,339       2,886,727  
                 
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
               
Greystone Note Payable
    3,703,353       1,168,150  
Total Long Term Liabilities
    3,703,535       1,168,150  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    6,941,692       4,054,877  
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
 
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000
               
shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
               
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000
               
shares authorized, 21,839,500 issued and outstanding
    21,840       21,740  
Additional Paid-In Capital
    638,911       555,699  
Accumulated Deficit
    (3,756,429 )     (2,811,864 )
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    (34,708 )     (33,053 )
Total Stockholders' Deficiency
    (3,130,387 )     (2,267,478 )
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS'
               
DEFICIENCY
  $ 3,811,305     $ 1,787,399  
 
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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Marine Growth Ventures, Inc and Subsidiaries
Consoldiated Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
REVENUE
                       
Ship  Management Fees and Consulting Income
  $ -     $ 6,000     $ 12,000     $ 82,308  
Cost of Sales
    -       -       (128,125 )     -  
                                 
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)
    -       6,000       (116,125 )     82,308  
                                 
EXPENSES
                               
Payroll and Related  Expenses
    40,757       89,610       (31,586 )     266,377  
Professional Fees
    67,981       82,962       167,053       165,235  
General and Administrative Expenses
    49,666       27,841       91,418       71,017  
Selling Expenses
    57,765       (54 )     60,331       765  
Operating Expenses
    76,744       192,983       229,578       311,586  
Total Expenses
    292,912       393,342       516,794       814,980  
                                 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
    (292,912 )     (387,342 )     (632,919 )     (732,396 )
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                               
Interest
    (123,573 )     (58,961 )     (242,878 )     (119,039 )
Loan Service Fee
    (19,109 )     (8,079 )     (31,775 )     (17,348 )
Sales Tax
    (813 )     81,769       (991 )     (1,013 )
Other
    (29,772 )     (5,530 )     (36,007 )     (12,651 )
Total Other Expense
    (173,267 )     9,199       (311,651 )     (150,051 )
                                 
NET LOSS
  $ ( 466,179 )   $ (378,143 )   $ (944,570 )   $ (882,723 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per common share
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.04 )
                                 
Weighted average number of common
                               
shares outstanding - basic and diluted
    21,839,500       21,739,500       21,839,500       21,739,500  
 
See Accompanying Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Marine Growth Ventures, Inc and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss
  $ (944,570 )   $ (882,723 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
               
used in operating activities
               
Depreciation & Amortization
    16,917       8,588  
Donated Rent & Services
    13,313       2,812  
Payroll Forgiveness
    (171,667 )     -  
Reserve Legal Fees
    -       61,834  
Changes in Operation Assets & Liabilities:
               
Accounts Receivable
    6,000       (6,000 )
Other Receivables
    501       (85,244 )
Prepaid Expense
    (2,500 )     -  
Prepaid Insurance
    (354 )     (325 )
Cash Overdraft
    (17,343 )     -  
Accrued Payroll
    66,093       195,400  
Accounts Payable
    (28,947 )     166,321  
Other Accounts Payable
    176,024       (3,660 )
Accrued Interest Payable
    26,052       89,863  
Accrued Expenses
    (28,048 )     (12,698 )
Deferred Expenses
    -       19,166  
Deferred Rent
    -       -  
Net Cash Used by Operating Activities
    (888,529 )     (446,809 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Legal Fees on Vessel Purchase
    -       (13,000 )
Purchase of Vessel Furnishing
            (131,725 )
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
    -       (142,510 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Loan Costs
    -       (13,000 )
Payment on Note Payable – Greystone
    59,212       (20,833 )
Proceeds From Note Payable-Stockholder
    384,983       519,800  
Proceeds From Note Payable – Related Party
    448,450       150,000  
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    892,645       635,967  
                 
Currency Conversion Gain/Loss
    (238 )     (39,682 )
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH:
    3,878       6,966  
                 
BEGINNING CASH
    -       3,947  
                 
ENDING CASH
  $ 3,878     $ 10,913  
                 

 
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH ITEMS
           
Interest Paid
  $ 125,365     $ -  
Income Taxes Paid
    -       -  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH  INVESTING & FINANCING ACTIVITES
               
Greystone  (Pacific Aurora Note)
  $ 1,197,021     $ -  
Payment on Note Payable – Stockholder
    (1,047,021 )     -  
Payments on Note Payable – Related Party
    (150,000 )     -  
Greystone (Babe Note)
    2,350,002       -  
Purchase of Fixed Assets (Babe)
    (2,289,926 )     -  
Payables
    (60,076 )     -  
Purchase of Fixed Assets (Pacific Aurora)
          $ (1,350,000 )
Loan Costs
    -       (20,250 )
Loan Reserve
    -       (67,916 )
Reserve Legal Fees
    -       (61,834 )
Note Payable – Vessel Purchase Pacific Aurora
    -       1,500,000  
Forgiveness of payroll
    171,667       -  
APIC
    (69,900 )     -  
Common Stock
    (100 )     -  
Accrued payroll
    241,667       -  
 
See Accompanying Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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Marine Growth Ventures, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2008 (Unadudited)

Note 1 – Organization and Operations and Going Concern

Marine Growth Ventures, Inc. (“MGV”) was formed and incorporated in the state of Delaware on November 6, 2003.  MGV is a holding company that conducts its operations primarily  through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Sophlex Ship Management, Inc. (“Sophlex”).  MGV, Sophlex and MGV’s other subsidiaries are referred to collectively herein as the “Company”.

The Company had no significant business operations until its acquisition of Sophlex on September 1, 2004.  Sophlex, which was founded in 1999, provides ship crewing and management services to vessel owners and operators in the United States and abroad.   The founder and the sole shareholder of Sophlex at the time of the acquisition is the current Chief Operating Officer of the Company.   At the time acquisition both companies were private entities.

The Company is currently pursuing additional opportunities with the vessel, Pacific Aurora which it purchased in 2007.   The Company is working with a maritime lodging company in order to sell condos on the vessel that will take weekend tours of the surrounding Pacific coastline.  Purchasers may live aboard full-time, cruise only on weekends, rent out their condos as investment income, or any combination which suits their individual purposes.

In addition, the Company is pursuing other opportunities in the shipping industry.

Since its inception, the Company has been dependent upon the proceeds of loans from its stockholders and the receipt of capital investments to fund its continuing activities.  The Company has incurred operating losses since its inception.  The Company expects to incur significant increasing operating losses over the next several years, primarily due to the expansion of its business.   There is no assurance that the Company’s developmental and marketing efforts will be successful.   The Company will continue to require the infusion of capital or loans until operations become profitable.  There can be no assurance that the Company will ever achieve any revenues or profitable operations from the sale of its proposed products.  The Company is seeking additional capital at this time.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company had a net loss of $944,570 and a negative cash flow from operations of $888,529 and as September 30, 2008, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $943,463 and a stockholders’ deficiency of $3,130,387.  As a result of the above, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.   The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
  (A)
Principles of Consolidation
     
   
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Marine Growth Ventures, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Marine Growth Finance & Charter, Inc., Inc., Sophlex Ship Management, Inc., Marine Growth Freight, Inc., Marine Aggregates, Inc., Gulf Casino Cruises, Inc., Ship Timeshare Management, Inc., Marine Growth Canada, Ltd., Fractional Marine, Inc., Cruiseship Share Owners Association, Inc. and Pacific Aurora Cruise Association, Inc.  All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
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  (B)
Use of Estimates
     
   
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results may differ from those estimates.
     
  (C)
Loss per  Share
     
   
Net loss per  share (basic and diluted) has been computed by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Common stock equivalents were not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share as there were none outstanding during the periods presented as well as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
     
  (D)
Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     
   
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2008 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 are unaudited.   In the opinion of management, such condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for the fair representation of the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations.   The consolidated results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year end December 31, 2007 appearing in Form 10K-SB filed on April 11, 2008.
     
  (E)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     
   
In the opinion of management, there are no recent accounting pronouncements that will have a material effect the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
Note 3 – Related Party Transactions
 
 
Revolving Note “A” issued on January 5, 2006
     
   
For the period ended June 30, 2008  the company renegotiated the maturity date from February 20, 2008 to December 15, 2008.  The balance at September 30, 2008 was $206,662 ($132,235 in principal and $74,427 in accrued interest).
     
  Revolving Note “B” issued on August 1, 2007
     
   
The Company increased the availability on the revolving note to $750,000.  The balance at September 30, 2008 was $620,827 ($573,950 in principal and $46,877 in accrued interest).
   
 
 
The Company utilizes space in Milwaukee, Wisconsin owned by an entity controlled by the Chairman of the Board of Directors.  The fair market value of this rent is $250 per month and is recorded as $1500 rent expense and a corresponding related party liability for the six month ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  On September 30, 2008, this debt was forgiven and converted into additional paid in capital.
 
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The Company utilizes employees of an entity controlled by the Chairman of the Board of Directors.  The value of the work done by the employees of the entity controlled by the Chairman of the Board of Directors equated to $5,438 during the three months ending September 30, 2008.  These services and a corresponding related party liability was recorded.   On September 30, 2008, this debt was forgiven and converted into additional paid in capital.
     
Note 4 – Fixed Assets
 
Fixed assets as of September 30, 2008 consisted of:
 
Office Furniture   $ 1,286  
Computer Equipment     1,827  
Vessel     1,481,725  
Vessel Furnishings     20,364  
Less: Accumulated Depreciation     (1,818 )
         
Fixed Assets, net   $ 3,792,518  
 
Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 amounted to $292 and $276, respectively.  No depreciation has been taken on the vessel, as it was not yet operational as of September 30, 2008.

Note 5 – Greystone Business Credit II, LLC

In June, 2008, Greystone Business Credit II and the Company agreed for Greystone Business Credit II to make additional advances to the Company under the Loan to increase the aggregate loans outstanding thereunder up to the following; (i) the lesser of 72.5% of the appraised fair market value of the yacht Aurora (net of appraisal, documentation and other related expenses) or (ii) $3,200,000.   This money is to be used to repay the monies owed with respect to Revolving Note A.  Any remaining unfunded availability may be used as working capital.  The Company is required to pay interest only on all obligations owing under the Loan until October 15, 2008 at which time it begins amortization of the loan principal over forty-eight months.   In addition, all net time-share revenues generated by the Pacific Aurora shall be applied as mandatory prepayments to reduce principal on such loan pursuant to the release prices agreed upon by Greystone Business Credit and the Company.  The Note bears interest at a rate of 2.25%, plus the prime interest rate.   During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company was funded an additional $1,197,021 on the Pacific Aurora.  As of September 30, 2008, the balance on this loan was $2,567,224.
 
The Modification Letter also provides for the extinguishment of the bareboat lease of the yacht Babe between Lender and Fractional on July 1, 2008 and for the Company to purchase the Babe for the purchase price of $2,289,926. The Company is required to pay interest only on all obligations owing under the Loan until October 15, 2008 at which time principal will be amortized over forty-eight months. The Note bears interest at a rate of 2.25%, plus the prime interest rate.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company was funded an additional $60,076 for the Babe.   As of September 30, 2008 the balance on this loan was $2,350,002.
 
Minimum future required payments under the agreement with Greystone are as follows:
 
 Year Ending December 31,
 
Amount
 
 2009
  $ 1,213.873  
 2010
  $ 1,213.873  
 2011
  $ 1,213.873  
 2012
  $ 972,140  
 
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q, including this discussion and analysis by management, contains or incorporates forward-looking statements.   All statements other than statements of historical fact made in report are forward looking.  In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” anticipates,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” or “should” or other variations or similar words.  No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved.  Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain.  Our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied herein are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007.
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, included herewith.  This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future.  Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.

Background
 
We were formed and incorporated in the state of Delaware on November 6, 2003.  We are a holding company and conduct our current operations solely through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Sophlex Ship Management, Inc. (“Sophlex”).
 
We had no significant business operations until our acquisition of Sophlex on September 1, 2004.  Sophlex, which was founded in 1999, provides ship crewing and management services to vessel owners and operators in the United States and abroad.  Our Chief Operating Officer was the founder and the sole shareholder of Sophlex prior to the acquisition.
 
We are also currently pursuing additional opportunities with the vessel, Pacific Aurora which it purchased in 2007.   The Company is working with a maritime lodging company in order to sell condos on the vessel that will take weekend tours of the surrounding Pacific coastline.  Purchasers may live aboard full-time, cruise only on weekends, rent out their condos as investment income, or any combination which suits their individual purposes.
 
With respect to the vessel Babe, our intention is not to operate the vessel, but to find a purchaser.

Results of Operations

Since our inception, we have been dependent upon the proceeds of loans from our stockholders and the receipt of capital investment to fund our continuing activities.  We have incurred operating losses since our inception.  We expect to incur significant increasing operating losses over the next several years, primarily due to the expansion of our business. We will continue to require the infusion of capital until operations become profitable.  Presently, we have no commitments to provide such capital.   We had a net loss of $944,570 and a negative cash flow from operations of $888,529 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
 
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007:

Revenue:   Revenue was $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $6,000 earned in the three months ended September 30, 2007.   In the three months ended September 30, 2008, the company had no revenue.   The Company began marketing sales on the condos on the vessel in July, 2009 and plans to have sales beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Payroll and Related Expenses:   Payroll and related expenses were $40,757 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $89,610 for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  The decrease of $48,853 was due to the majority of the officers waiving their payroll as of March 1, 2008 and will continue to do so until the Company has sustainable revenues.

Professional Fees:   Professional fees were $67,981 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $82,962 for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  The net decrease of $14,981 is primarily due to a decrease in consulting fees of $44,882 and an increase of legal and accounting fees of $27,161in the three months ended September 30, 2008.

General and Administrative Expenses:  General and administrative expenses were $49,666 and $27,841 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  General and administrative expenses increased by $33,825 in the three months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2007. This increase is mainly due to the increase in travel.  The Company is now is working with a maritime lodging company in order to sell condos on the vessel that will take weekend tours of the surrounding Pacific coastline.

Selling Expenses:   Selling expenses were $57,765 and ($54) for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively.  During the three months ending September 30, 2008, the company has been focusing on selling condos on the vessel.  With this focus, the Company has experienced a significant increase in its advertising costs.

Operating Expenses:  Operating expenses were $76,744 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $192,983 for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  Operating expenses decreased by $116,238 during the three months ended September 30, 2008.  This decrease is due to decrease in operating expenses of the Pacific Aurora.

Other Income (Expenses):  Other Income (Expenses) was ($173,627) for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and Other Income (Expenses) was $9,199 for the three months ended September 30, 2007.   For the three months ended September 30, 2008, we had an increase in expenses of $182,466.   For the three months ending September 30, 2008, the Company incurred additional loan service fees and additional interest expense due to the increasing in borrowing from related parties and Greystone.

Net Loss:  Net loss was $466,179 and $378,143 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The increase in net loss is attributed to sales tax credit that the Company received in the three months ended September 30, 2007.

Nine  Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007:

Revenue:   Revenue was $12,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $82,308 earned in the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  In the nine months ended June 30, 2008, the company had no revenue with respect to the condo sales.  As of July 1, 2008, the Company began marketing the sales on condos on the vessel.

Payroll and Related Expenses:   Payroll and related expenses were ($31,586) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $266,377 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  The decrease of $297,963 was due to the majority of the officers waiving their payroll as of March 1, 2008 and will continue to do so until the Company has sustainable revenues.   Additionally, the Company had payroll forgiveness of $171,667 due to an officer waiving a portion of their accrued payroll.
 
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Professional Fees:  Professional fees were $167,053 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $165,235 for the nine months ended June 30, 2007.  Professional fees are consistent with prior periods.  However, the Company was pursuing opportunities in a new industry referred to as cruise timeshares, which combines traditional real estate timeshares with commercial cruise vacations.  The Company is now is working with a maritime lodging company in order to sell condos on the vessel that will take weekend tours of the surrounding Pacific coastline.  This change in focus will require the continued investment in professional fees.

General and Administrative Expenses:  General and administrative expenses were $91,418 and $71,017 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  General and administrative expenses decreased by $20,401 in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  This increase is primarily due to the increase in travel of $17,165.  The Company was pursuing opportunities in a new industry referred to as cruise timeshares, which combines traditional real estate timeshares with commercial cruise vacations.   The Company is now is working with a maritime lodging company in order to sell condos on the vessel that will take weekend tours of the surrounding Pacific coastline

Selling Expenses:   Selling expenses were $60,331 and $765 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively.  During the nine months ending September 30, 2008, the company has been focusing on selling condos on the vessel.  With this focus, the Company has experienced a significant increase in its advertising costs.

Operating Expenses:  Operating expenses were $229,578 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $311,586 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.   This decrease of $82,008 was due to a decrease in operating expenses of the Pacific Aurora.

Other Income (Expenses):  Other Income (Expenses) was ($311,651) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and Other Income (Expenses) was ($150,051) for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.   Other income (expenses) decreased by $161,600 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The difference is primarily due an increase in interest expense of $123,839 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Net Loss:  Net loss was $944,570 and $882,723 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decrease in net loss is primarily attributed the debt forgiveness income and the increase in interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we had a negative cash flow from operations of $888,529 compared to a negative cash flow of $446,809 as of September 30, 2007, an increase in the negative cash flow of $441,720.  Since inception, we have been dependent upon proceeds of loans from our stockholders and receipt of capital investment to fund our continuing activities.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we had a net loss of $944,570 compared to a net loss of $882,723 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, an increase in the net loss of $61,847.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the majority of the officers waived their payroll as of March 1, 2008 and will continue to do so until the Company has sustainable revenues.
 
For the period ended September 30, 2008, the company renegotiated the maturity date from February 20, 2008 to December 15, 2008 on Revolving Note “A” issued on January 5, 2006.  The balance at September 30, 2008 was $206,662 ($132,325 in principal and $74,427 in accrued interest).   $496,000 was paid down from the proceeds from the June 12 Modification Agreement with Greystone Business Credit II.
 
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In June, 2008, Greystone Business Credit II and the Company agreed for Greystone Business Credit II to make additional advances to the Company under the Loan to increase the aggregate loans outstanding thereunder up to the following; (i) the lesser of 72.5% of the appraised fair market value of the yacht Aurora (net of appraisal, documentation and other related expenses) or (ii) $3,200,000.   This money is to be used to repay the monies owed with respect to Revolving Note A.  Any remaining unfunded availability may be used as working capital.  The Company is required to pay interest only on all obligations owing under the Loan until October 15, 2008 at which time it begins amortization of the loan principal over forty-eight months.   In addition, all net time-share revenues generated by the Pacific Aurora shall be applied as mandatory prepayments to reduce principal on such loan pursuant to the release prices agreed upon by Greystone Business Credit and the Company.  The Note bears interest at a rate of 2.25%, plus the prime interest rate.   During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company was funded an additional $1,197,021 on the Pacific Aurora.  As of September 30, 2008, the balance on this loan was $2,567,224.

The Modification Letter also provides for the extinguishment of the bareboat lease of the yacht Babe between Lender and Fractional on July 1, 2008 and for the Company to purchase the Babe for the purchase price of $2,289,926. The Company is required to pay interest only on all obligations owing under the Loan until October 15, 2008 at which time principal will be amortized over forty-eight months. The Note bears interest at a rate of 2.25%, plus the prime interest rate.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company was funded an additional $60,076 for the Babe.   As of September 30, 2008 the balance on this loan was $2,350,002.

The Company increased the availability on the Revolving Note “B” issued on August 1, 2007, to $750,000.  The balance at September 30, 2008 was $620,872 ($573,950 in principal and $46,877 in accrued interest)

 We currently do not have sufficient cash reserves to meet all of our anticipated obligations for the next twelve months and there can be no assurance that we will ultimately close on the necessary financing. In addition to any third-party financing we may obtain, we currently expect that loans from our stockholders may be a continuing source of liquidity to fund our operations.   Accordingly, we will need to seek funding in the near future.   In view of the forgoing, there are no assurances that we can or will continue as a going concern.

Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to obtain additional funds through debt and equity funding as well as from sales of various services.   The Company expects to begin condo sales in the 1st quarter of 2009, which is expected to produce positive income and cash flow for the company.  However, we cannot be assured that there will be buyers interest in acquiring the condos or the volume or timing of such sales, or any.  With these sales the Company anticipates that it will become less reliant on short-term financing.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.

Critical Accounting Policies

Going Concern:

Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to obtain additional funds through debt and equity funding as well as from sales of various services.   The Company has been actively marketing the sale of the condos and expects to continue doing so in the 1st quarter of 2009, which is expected to produce positive income and cash flow for the company.  With these sales the Company anticipates that it will become less reliant on short-term financing.
 
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Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes ship management and consulting revenue when earned.  At the time of the transaction, the Company assesses whether the fee is fixed and determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether collectibility is reasonably assured.  If a significant portion of a fee is due after the normal payment terms, the Company accounts for the fee as not being fixed and determinable.  In these cases, the Company recognizes revenue as the fees become due.  Where the Company provides a service at a specific point in time and there are no remaining obligations, the Company recognizes revenue upon completion of the service.   The Company recognizes charter revenue on the first of the month when the fee is billed.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK - None

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and concluded that (i) our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of  September 30, 2008 and (ii) no change in internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2008, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect,  our internal control over financial reporting.

Disclosure controls and procedures and other procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management including our president and financial officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings - None

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds - None

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - None

Item 5.  Other Information

On January 5, 2006 the Company entered into a Revolving Note (“Note A”) with an aggregate principal amount of $50,000 to Frank Crivello. Funds are advanced to us as needed to pay for ongoing operations. Note 1 had a maturity date of June 30, 2006. As a result of eleven amendments to Note 1, the principal amount of Note 1 was increased to $800,000 and the maturity date of Note 1 was extended to February 20, 2009. Note 1 has an interest rate of 10% and as of September 30, 2008, the principal balance was $132,235.

On August 1, 2007, the Company issued a revolving note (“Note B”), with an aggregate principal amount of $100,000 to an entity that is controlled by the Chairman of the Board of Directors.   Funds are advanced to the Company, as needed, to finance ongoing operations.  Note 2 had a maturity date of July 31, 2008.  It has been agreed that the maturity date will extend to December 31, 2008 unless the lender notifies the borrower, in writing, thirty days prior to the maturity date.  Note B bears an interest rate of 10%.   On September 6, 2007 a first amendment was issued on Note B increasing the aggregate amount to $200,000.  On November 27, 2007 a second amendment was issued on Note B increasing the aggregate amount to $300,000. On January 4, 2008 a third amendment was issued on Note B increasing the aggregate amount to $400,000.  On February 11, 2008 a fourth amendment was issued on Note B increasing the aggregate amount to $500,000.  On April 16, 2008, a fifth amendment was issued on Note B increasing the aggregate amount to $650,000, confirming the maturity date of Note B as December 31, 2008 and waiving all accrued and unpaid interest on Note B in the event of a repayment of Note B in full prior to September 30, 2008.  On June 25, 2008, a sixth amendment was issued on Note B increasing the aggregate amount to $750,000.  The principal balance on Note 2 was $620,827 as of September 30, 2008.

Per the Modification Letter dated June 12, 2008, Greystone Business Credit II and the Company agreed for Greystone Business Credit II to make additional advances to the Company under the Loan to increase the aggregate loans outstanding there under up to the following; (i) the lesser of 72.5% of the appraised fair market value of the yacht Aurora (net of appraisal, documentation and other related expenses) and (ii) $3,200,000.   This money is to be used to repay the monies owed with respect to Revolving Note A.  Any remaining unfunded availability may be used as working capital.  The Company is required to pay interest only on all obligations owing under the Loan until October 15, 2008 at which time it begins amortization of the loan principal over forty-eight months.   In addition, all net time-share revenues generated by the Pacific Aurora shall be applied as mandatory prepayments to reduce principal on such loan pursuant to the release prices agreed upon by Greystone Business Credit and the Company.  The Modification Letter also provides for the extinguishment of the bareboat lease of the yacht Babe between Lender and Fractional on July 1, 2008 and for the Company to purchase the Babe.  The principal balance due as of September 30, 2008 to $4,917,266.

Item 6.  Exhibits
 
Number     Description 
   
3.1 
Registrant's Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Registrant’s Form SB-2 filed on September 2, 2005). 
 
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3.2 
Certificate of Amendment to Registrant's Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Registrant’s Form SB-2 filed on September 2, 2005). 
   
3.3 
Certificate of Amendment to Registrant's Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Registrant’s Form SB-2 filed on September 2, 2005). 
   
3.4 
Certificate of Amendment to Registrant's Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Registrant’s Form SB-2 filed on September 2, 2005). 
   
3.5 
Registrant's By-Laws (incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Registrant’s Form SB-2 filed on September 2, 2005). 
   
5.1 
Opinion of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5.1 to Registrant’s Form SB-2/A filed on April 14, 2006). 
   
10.1
Employment agreement dated July 1, 2004 between the Registrant and Craig Hodgkins (incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Registrant’s Form SB-2 filed on September 2, 2005).
   
10.2
Employment agreement dated July 1, 2004 between the Registrant and Capt. Timothy Levensaler (incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Registrant’s Form SB-2 filed on September 2, 2005).
   
10.3
Seaman Engagement Contract between Sophlex Ship Management Co. Ltd. And Xiamen Zhonglianyang Seaman Service Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Form SB-2/A filed on April 14, 2006).
   
10.4
$500,000.00 Revolving Secured Note, dated May 5, 2004, issued by Marine Growth Ventures Inc., Marine Growth Charter, Inc., Marine Growth Finance, Inc., Marine Growth Freight, Inc., Marine Growth Real Estate, Inc. and Gulf Casino Cruises, Inc. to Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Form SB-2/A filed on April 14, 2006).
   
10.5
 
$2,00,000.00 Promissory Note, dated October 21, 2004, issued by King Crown International Co. Ltd. to Marine Growth Finance, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Form SB-2/A filed on April 14, 2006).
   
10.6
 
Settlement Stipulation, dated April 7, 2005, between King Crown International Co. Ltd., Marine Growth Finance, Inc., Oceans Five Cruises, Inc. and Lee Young Union Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant’s Form SB-2/A filed on April 14, 2006).
   
10.7
 
$50,000.00 Revolving Note, dated January 5, 2006, issued by Marine Growth Ventures Inc., Marine Growth Charter, Inc., Marine Growth Finance, Inc., Marine Growth Freight, Inc., Marine Growth Real Estate, Inc. and Gulf Casino Cruises, Inc. to Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB filed on March 31, 2006).
   
10.8
 
Sale and Purchase Agreement, by and between British Columbia Discovery Voyages, Inc., T. Jones Enterprises, Inc. and Trevor Jones, as sellers, and Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., as buyer. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
 
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10.9
 
Loan and Security  Agreement  between  Greystone  Business Credit II LLC, Marine Growth Canada, Ltd. and Marine Growth Finance & Charter, Inc., dated as of March 27, 2007  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.10 
Guaranty in favor of Greystone Business Credit II LLC, by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., Marine Growth Canada, Ltd. and Marine Growth Finance & Charter, Inc., dated as of March 27, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.11
 
Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.12
 
First Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.13 
Second Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.14
 
Third Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Form 8-K filed March 21, 2007)
   
10.15
 
Forth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.16
 
Fifth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.17
 
Sixth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.18 
Seventh Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Form 8-K filed March 28, 2007)
   
10.19 
Share Ship Agreement, date April 11, 2007, by and between Euro Oceans, Ltd., Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., Marine Growth Canada, Ltd., Sophlex Ship Management, Inc. and Ship Timeshare Management, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed April 17, 2007)
   
10.20
 
Eighth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed May 17, 2007)
   
10.21 
Ninth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Form 8-K filed July 5, 2007)
 
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10.22 
Bareboat Charter by and between Fractional Marine, Inc. and Greystone Maritime Holdings LLC, dated July 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed August 7, 2007)
   
10.23  Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated August 1, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed August 7, 2007)
   
10.24
 
First Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated September 6, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed September 10, 2007)
   
10.25  Tenth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Form 8-K filed September 25, 2007)
   
10.26 
Second Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated November 27, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed November 28, 2007)
   
10.27 
Third Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated January 4, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form 8-K filed January 8, 2008)
   
10.28
 
Forth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated February 11, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Form 8-K filed February 14, 2008)
   
10.29 
Fifth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated April 16, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Form 8-K filed April 17, 2008).
   
10.30 
Eleventh Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Frank P. Crivello, dated March 19, 2008 (filed herewith)
   
10.31 
Third Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated January 4, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form 8-K filed January 8, 2008)
   
10.32 
Forth Amendment to Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated February 11, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Form 8-K filed February 14, 2008)
   
10.32 
Fifth Amendment to the Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated April 16, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Form 8-K filed April 16, 2008)
   
10.33 
Sixth Amendment to the Revolving Note by and among Marine Growth Ventures, Inc., its subsidiaries and Irrevocable Children’s Trust, dated June 25, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Form 8-K filed June 26, 2008)
   
10.34
Modification lf Agreement dated June 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-k filed August 11, 2008)
 
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31.1  Certification of CEO Pursuant to 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act 
   
31.2  Certification of the CFO Pursuant to 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act 
   
32.1  Certification of the CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 
   
32.2  Certification of the CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 
  
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  MARINE GROWTH VENTURES, INC.  
       
Dated:  November 12, 2008
By:
/s/ Craig Hodgkins   
    Craig Hodgkins  
    President and Director  
    (Principal Executive Officer)   
 
       
Dated:  November 12, 2008
By:
/s/ Katherine Ostruszka   
    Katherine Ostruszka  
    Chief Financial Officer and Controller  
    (Principal Financial Officer)  
 
 
 
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EX-31.1 2 marinegrowth_10q-ex3101.htm CERTIFICATION marinegrowth_10q-ex3101.htm
Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
I,  Craig Hodgkins, certify that:
 
1.    I have reviewed this quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2008, on Form 10-Q of Marine Growth Ventures, Inc.;
 
2.    Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;
 
3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this  annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
 
 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
 
a)
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;
 
 
b)
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
 
c)
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, and evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, and printed in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

 
d)
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 5.    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
 
 
a)
all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
 
 
b)
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.
 
 
Dated: November 12, 2008
     
By:
 
/s/  Craig Hodgkins
 
           
Craig Hodgkins
President & Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
EX-31.2 3 marinegrowth_10q-ex3102.htm CERTIFICATION marinegrowth_10q-ex3102.htm
Exhibit 31.2
 
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUTING OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
I,  Katherine A. Ostruszka, certify that:
 
1.    I have reviewed this quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2008, on Form 10-Q of Marine Growth Ventures, Inc.;
 
2.    Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;
 
3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this  annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
 
 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
 
a)
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;
 
 
b)
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
 
c)
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, and evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, and printed in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

 
d)
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 5.    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
 
 
a)
all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
 
 
b)
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. 
 
 
Dated:  November 12, 2008
     
By:
 
/s/  Katherine A Ostruszka
 
           
Katherine A Ostruszka
Chief Financial Officer & Controller
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
EX-32.1 4 marinegrowth_10q-ex3201.htm CERTIFICATION marinegrowth_10q-ex3201.htm
 
Exhibit 32.1
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of Marine Growth Ventures, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Craig Hodgkins, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

      (1)   
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

      (2)   
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany the Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.


Date:  November 12, 2008
By:  
/s/ Craig Hodgkins 
 
   
Craig Hodgkins
President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
EX-32.2 5 marinegrowth_10q-ex3202.htm CERTIFICATION marinegrowth_10q-ex3202.htm
 
Exhibit 32.2
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of Marine Growth Ventures, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Katherine A Ostruszka, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

      (1)   
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

      (2)   
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany the Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 
Date:  November 12, 2008
By:  
/s/ Katherine A Ostruszka   
 
   
Katherine A Ostruszka
Chief Financial Officer & Controller
(Principal Financial Officer)
 

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