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.