Supramax Vessel

Star Bulk Takes Delivery of Vessel

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced that it has taken delivery of the Star Sigma, a Japanese built Capesize vessel of 184,400 dwt built in 1991. On delivery, Star Sigma has also commenced her one-year time charter employment at a gross daily rate of $100,000 followed by a three-year time charter employment at an average gross daily rate of $63,000. Star Bulk's fleet consists of eleven dry bulk vessels including three Capesize, one Panamax and seven Supramax vessels. As of today, the company's operational fleet is ten vessels consisting of three Capesize, one Panamax and six Supramax vessels. The eleventh vessel, a Supramax, is scheduled for delivery later this month.

Star Bulk Takes Delivery of Supramax Vessel

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced that it has taken delivery of the Star Omicron, a Japanese built Supramax vessel of 53,489 dwt built in 2005. Upon delivery, Star Omicron commenced her three-year time charter employment at a gross daily rate of USD 43,000. The company has now taken delivery of all vessels they agreed to acquire, including the eight initial vessels from TMT and three additional vessels following the Completion of the Redomiciliation Merger.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Acquires 26 Ships for $1.1B

(Photo courtesy of www.eagleships.com) Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLE) has agreed to acquire a fleet of 26 Supramax vessels for $1.1 billion from the parent of Anemi Maritime Services, a private Greek shipping company. The transaction is subject to completion of customary documentation and closing conditions. "This accretive transaction leverages management's strong industry relationships and reaffirms our commitment to the Supramax asset class

Eagle Bulk Acquires 2 Ships

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLE) today announced that it has acquired two Supramax vessels for a total price of approximately $146 million. The vessels acquired are:  The Goldeneye, a 2002 built 52,421 dwt Supramax expected to      deliver in June 2008; and the Redwing, a 2007 built 53,000 dwt Supramax expected to      deliver in September 2008 The Company will secure employment for the vessels prior to their delivery.

Genco Takes Delivery of Supramax Vessel

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) has taken delivery of the Genco Lorraine, a 2009-built Supramax vessel. The Genco Lorraine is the first of 13 vessels to be delivered to the company under Genco's agreement previously announced on June 25, 2010 to acquire 13 Supramax vessels from Setaf SAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bourbon SA. The company also announced that it has reached an agreement to enter into a time charter for the Genco Lorraine with Olam International Limited for

Genco Shipping & Trading Announces Q1 2011 Results

NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The following financial review discusses the results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010. First Quarter 2011 and Year-to-Date Highlights     * Recorded net income attributable to Genco for the first quarter of $13

Eagle Bulk Adds to Fleet

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. announced that it has taken delivery of the Jaeger, a 2004 built 52,265dwt Supramax dry bulk vessel. The company has now taken on-schedule delivery of the three vessels as per the acquisition agreement announced on June 23. The Jaeger will continue its existing 11 to 13 month time charter, begun in May 2006, at a rate of $18,500 per day. The Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. fleet consists of 16 dry bulk vessels, including 12 Supramax and 4 Handymax vessels

Eagle Bulk Shipping Takes Delivery of Supramax Drybulk Vessel

Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc., a global marine transportation company specializing in the Supramax segment of the dry bulk shipping industry,announced that it has taken delivery of the Shrike, a 2003 built 53,343 dwt Supramax dry bulk vessel. The Shrike was acquired as part of a three vessel transaction announced on February 28, 2007. The Shrike will immediately commence a 24-27 month charter at a rate of $24,600/day. The charterer has an option to extend the charter period by 12-14 months at a

Genco to Acquire Three Drybulk Vessels

Limited announced that it has agreed to acquire three 2007-built drybulk vessels from Bocimar International N.V. and Delphis N.V., for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $257.0 million. The acquisition is subject to the completion of customary additional documentation and closing conditions. The three vessels, comprised of two Panamax vessels and one Supramax vessel, are expected to be delivered to Genco during the third and the fourth quarters of 2008

Genco Takes Delivery of Two Drybulk Vessels

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Bourgogne, a 2010-built Supramax vessel, and the Genco Bay, a 2010-built Handysize vessel. The Genco Bourgogne is the ninth vessel to be delivered to the company under its agreement previously announced on June 25, 2010 to acquire 13 Supramax vessels from Setaf SAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bourbon SA. The Genco Bay is the is the second of five vessels to be delivered to the company under its