Globus Maritime Limited Signs New Building Agreements for the Acquisition of Two Fuel-Efficient 64,000-DWT Motor Bulk Carriers
August 23 2023 - 04:05PM
Globus Maritime Limited ("Globus," the “Company," “we,” or “our”),
(NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, announced today that
it has signed two contracts, through its wholly owned subsidiaries,
for the construction and purchase of two fuel-efficient bulk
carriers of about 64,000 DWT. The vessels will be built at a
reputable shipyard in Japan and are scheduled to be delivered
during the second half of 2026. The total consideration for the
construction of the vessel is approximately $75.5 million,
including various extras. The Company intends to finance with a
combination of debt and equity.
Athanasios Feidakis President and CEO of
Globus commented:
“We are pleased to announce the ordering of our
fourth and fifth Ultramax newbuildings from a reputable
shipbuilder. We remain consistent in our commitment in renewing our
fleet with modern and fuel-efficient vessels. Our efforts in
enhancing shareholders value and growing our fleet continue to be
firm.”
About Globus Maritime
Limited
Globus is an integrated dry bulk shipping
company that provides marine transportation services worldwide and
presently owns, operates and manages a fleet of eight dry bulk
vessels that transport iron ore, coal, grain, steel products,
cement, alumina and other dry bulk cargoes internationally. Globus’
subsidiaries own and operate eight vessels with a total carrying
capacity of 567,467 DWT and a weighted average age of 11.2 years as
of June 30, 2023.
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For further information please contact:
Globus
Maritime Limited +30 210 960 8300 |
Capital Link –
New York +1 212 661 7566 |
Athanasios Feidakis, President, CEO & CFO |
Nicolas Bornozis globus@capitallink.com |
a.g.feidakis@globusmaritime.gr |
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