News Release   November 07 2005 OSI Announces Appointment of Kenneth Kirkpatrick as President and CEO Vancouver, Canada — Raymond Johnston, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Offshore Systems International Ltd. (TSX: OSI/ OTCBB: OFSYF), today announced that Mr. Kenneth Kirkpatrick has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Kirkpatrick will succeed Mr. John Jacobson, who has left OSI to pursue other opportunities. Speaking on behalf of the Board, Mr. Johnston said, “John’s contribution to OSI is very much appreciated and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.” Ken Kirkpatrick has been with OSI since May 2001 and has held a number of senior management positions, serving most recently as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. He has been instrumental in growing the Company’s annual revenues and substantially expanding its customer and product base. “Ken is an excellent leader with an exceptional track record,” said Johnston. “He knows the industry and has played a critical role in the development of OSI’s business over the last four years.” Prior to joining OSI, Mr. Kirkpatrick held the position of Chief Operating Officer of Triathlon Limited, a mapping and data production subsidiary of MacDonald Dettwiller and Associates, where he played a pivotal role in Triathlon’s aggressive growth. Prior to joining Triathlon, Mr. Kirkpatrick was Vice President, International Operations of Geotrain, at the time the world’s largest independent training organization. At Geotrain, Mr. Kirkpatrick was responsible for managing operations in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. About OSI Offshore Systems International Ltd. (OSI) makes geographic-intelligence software, systems and data products mainly for large government and civilian customers. The company operates three business units: OSI Navigation Systems (moving-map display systems and software for naval surface ships and submarines); OSI Applications (network-based map and target display software and services for national defence and homeland security) and Mapcon Mapping (digital land mapping and marine charting services for civilian customers). Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains items that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws including Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are made under the ‘safe harbour’ provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from the results implied herein. Offshore Systems International can give no assurances that its representations will be achieved or that it will update them at any time in the future.   For more information contact: Jane Hayward Investor Relations +1 613 287 0462 or +1 888 880 9797 +1 613 287 0466 (FAX) invest@osigeospatial.com