EuroDry Ltd. Signs Contract for the Construction of Two Modern 63,500 DWT Ultramax Bulk Carriers
21 November 2024 - 3:00PM
EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY, the “Company” or “EuroDry”), an owner
and operator of drybulk vessels and provider of seaborne
transportation for drybulk cargoes, announced today that it has
signed a contract with Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding for the
construction of two 63,500 DWT ultramax bulk carriers. Both vessels
are geared, eco, and are built to EEDI phase 3 design standard. The
two newbuildings are scheduled to be delivered during the second
and third quarters of 2027. The total consideration for the two
newbuilding contracts is approximately $71.8 million and will be
financed with a combination of debt and equity.
Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of
EuroDry commented: “We are pleased to
announce the ordering of two geared 63,500 DWT ultramax vessels.
The addition of two modern Ultramax vessels in our fleet will
solidify our presence in the Supra/Ultramax segment by increasing
our fleet in this segment to eight vessels all with eco type
engines and environmentally friendly footprint. These contracts
reflect our Company’s commitment to growing and modernizing our
fleet and also highlight our focus on generating returns to our
shareholders through timely and accretive investments.”
Fleet Profile:
The EuroDry Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:
Name |
Type |
Dwt |
Year Built |
Employment(*) |
TCE Rate ($/day) |
Dry Bulk Vessels |
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EKATERINI |
Kamsarmax |
82,000 |
2018 |
TC until Mar-25 |
Hire 105.5% of the Average Baltic Kamsarmax P5TC index (**) |
XENIA |
Kamsarmax |
82,000 |
2016 |
TC until Apr-25 |
Hire 108% of the Average Baltic Kamsarmax P5TC index(**) |
ALEXANDROS P. |
Ultramax |
63,500 |
2017 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$8,700 |
CHRISTOS K*** |
Ultramax |
63,197 |
2015 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$15,000 plus a GBB(****) of $150,000 |
YANNIS PITTAS |
Ultramax |
63,177 |
2014 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$15,000 |
MARIA*** |
Ultramax |
63,153 |
2015 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$17,750 |
GOOD HEART |
Ultramax |
62,996 |
2014 |
TC until Jan-25 |
$18,100 |
MOLYVOS LUCK |
Supramax |
57,924 |
2014 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$15,500 plus a GBB(****) of $155,000 |
EIRINI P |
Panamax |
76,466 |
2004 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$10,500 |
SANTA CRUZ |
Panamax |
76,440 |
2005 |
TC until Nov-24 |
$11,125 |
STARLIGHT |
Panamax |
75,845 |
2004 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$11,400 |
TASOS |
Panamax |
75,100 |
2000 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$10,800 |
BLESSED LUCK |
Panamax |
76,704 |
2004 |
TC until Nov-24 |
$14,750 plus a GBB(****) of $475,000 |
Total Dry Bulk Vessels |
13 |
918,502 |
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Vessels under construction |
Type |
Dwt |
To be delivered |
SBC XY164 |
Ultramax |
63,500 |
Q2 2027 |
SBC XY166 |
Ultramax |
63,500 |
Q3 2027 |
Total under construction |
2 |
127,000 |
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Note: |
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(*) |
Represents the earliest redelivery date |
(**) |
The average Baltic Kamsarmax P5TC Index is an index based on five
Panamax time charter routes. |
(***) |
Vessel is 61% owned by EuroDry Ltd. |
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About EuroDry Ltd.EuroDry Ltd.
was formed on January 8, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the
Marshall Islands to consolidate the drybulk fleet of Euroseas Ltd.
into a separate listed public company. EuroDry was spun-off from
Euroseas Ltd on May 30, 2018; it trades on the NASDAQ Capital
Market under the ticker EDRY.
EuroDry operates in the dry cargo, drybulk
shipping market. EuroDry's operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd.,
an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship
management company and Eurobulk (Far East) Ltd. Inc., which are
responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management
and operations of the vessels. EuroDry employs its vessels on spot
and period charters and under pool agreements.
The Company has a fleet of 13 vessels, including
2 Kamsarmax drybulk, 5 Panamax drybulk carriers, 5 Ultramax drybulk
carriers, and 1 Supramax drybulk carrier. EuroDry’s 13 drybulk
carriers have a total cargo capacity of 918,502 dwt. On a fully
delivered basis, the Company’s fleet will increase to 15 drybulk
ships with a cargo capacity of about 1,045,502 dwt.
Forward Looking StatementThis
press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning
future events and the Company's growth strategy and measures to
implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and
entering into further time charters. Words such as "expects,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes,"
"estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the
Company believes that the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be
given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These
statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a
number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to
significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are
beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand
for dry bulk vessels, competitive factors in the market in which
the Company operates; risks associated with operations outside the
United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to
release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking
statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's
expectations with respect thereto or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Visit our website www.eurodry.gr
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Company Contact |
Investor Relations / Financial Media |
Tasos AslidisChief Financial OfficerEuroDry Ltd.11 Canterbury
Lane,Watchung, NJ07069Tel. (908)
301-9091E-mail: aha@eurodry.gr |
Nicolas BornozisMarkella KaraCapital Link, Inc.230 Park Avenue,
Suite 1540New York, NY10169Tel. (212)
661-7566E-mail: eurodry@capitallink.com |
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