Greece’s Drydel Shipping has expanded its fleet with a long-term charter deal for a Japanese newbuild. The Costas Dellaportas-led bulker player is bringing in the 2024-built Twin Delight from Japan’s Soki Kisen for at least three years. The 40,000 dwt ship recently named and delivered at Imabari...
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Seanergy times secondhand capesize market right with latest buy
Nasdaq-listed Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime has confirmed broker reports of its latest bulker acquisition ahead of the most recent value spike in the secondhand market. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led owner and operator has snapped up an eleven-year-old Japanese-built cape for $33.7m,...
https://splash247.com/seanergy-times-secondhand-capesize-market-right-with-latest-buy/
Vafias spin-off C3is faces Nasdaq delisting
Harry Vafias-backed spin-off C3is is grappling with the risk of being delisted from Nasdaq after receiving a staff determination letter from the stock exchange’s listing qualifications department. The Athens-based bulker and tanker company, which has already been facing issues with failing to meet...
https://splash247.com/vafias-spin-off-c3is-faces-nasdaq-delisting/
Vernicos Scafi subsidiary orders tug from Turkish yard
SVS Maritime, a company under Greek towage provider the Vernicos Scafi Group, has awarded Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine a contract for the construction of a new harbour tug. The tug will be designed by Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. The vessel will have a length of 25.2 metres,...
Greek owners sign up for more suezmaxes
Greek appetite for newbuild tanker tonnage remains high, with more orders coming from the suezmax segment. George Economou’s Cardiff Marine and Spiros Polemis-controlled Polembros Shipping have both been reported to have contracted two and one 157,000 dwt units in China, respectively. According to...
https://splash247.com/greek-owners-sign-up-for-more-suezmaxes/
NGM Energy sells 2010-built cape for $32.5m
The highly active S&P markets continue with notable activity in the bulker sector. This week, a famous Greek name has emerged at the top of multiple broker reports. Greek owner NGM Energy is reported to do what it does best, pocketing millions from buying and selling ships. This time, NGM Energy...
https://splash247.com/ngm-energy-sells-2010-built-cape-for-32-5m/
Filipino crew head home from tanker seized by Iran
Iran is releasing all the remaining crewmembers of the Greek-owned tanker St Nikolas, which was seized by Iranian military forces in the Gulf of Oman in January under a deal whereby a replacement crew will come to look after the Empire Navigation-owned suezmax. The Philippines’ Department of...
https://splash247.com/filipino-crew-head-home-from-tanker-seized-by-iran/
Schoeller-backed bunker platform launches
Fuelink, a maritime technology provider, has launched its new digital platform providing bunker data management and fuel supply optimisation. Fuelink has been developed in conjunction with maritime energy solutions provider, Baseblue and diversified fleet owner, Schoeller Holdings. Fuelink enables...
https://splash247.com/schoeller-backed-bunker-platform-launches/
Benelux Overseas adds to gas carrier orderbook in China
Benelux Overseas of Greece has firmed up a contract for the construction of one more midsize gas carrier in China. Brokers in Athens are reporting Kostas Angelou’s firm taking an option at Huangpu Wenchong for a third 48,000 cu m vessel for delivery in 2027. Last November, Benelux commissioned the...
https://splash247.com/benelux-overseas-adds-to-gas-carrier-orderbook-in-china/
Latsco contracts four LR2s in South Korea
Greece’s Latsco Shipping has booked four LR2 tankers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. Industry sources have identified the Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis led diversified owner behind the order shipbuilder from Ulsan recently revealed in a regulatory filing. The 115,000 dwt newbuilds will be...
https://splash247.com/latsco-contracts-four-lr2s-in-south-korea/