Euroseas Ltd. Announces Two-Year Time Charter Contract for its Feeder Containership, M/V Joanna, and Other Operational Developments
July 08 2024 - 4:05PM
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner
and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne
transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today a new
time charter contract for its feeder containership, M/V Joanna,
built in 1999 with capacity of 1732 teu, for a minimum period of 23
to a maximum period of 25 months at the option of the charterer, at
an average gross daily rate of $16,500. The charter for M/V Joanna
will commence after the completion of her scheduled drydock,
expected around end of October 2024.
The Company also announced that on June 24,
2024, it took delivery of M/V Stephania K, its second fuel
efficient 1,800 teu feeder containership newbuilding, from Hyundai
Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The vessel is equipped with a Tier
III engine and other sustainability-linked features including
installation of AMP (alternative maritime power). Following its
delivery, M/V Stephania K commenced a 23 to 25 months charter at a
rate of $22,000/day.
In addition, the Company announced that its M/V
EM Astoria, a 2,788 teu feeder containership vessel built in 2004,
was successfully delivered to its new owners on June 26, 2024. As
previously announced, the vessel was sold for approximately $10
million, resulting in a gain on sale of more than $5.5 million or
about $0.80/share and having contributed to the Company total
earnings of about $42.8 million since its acquisition in 2017.
Finally, the Company announced today the release
of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the “ESG
Report”), which provides an overview of the Company’s priorities,
goals, and practices related to ESG and outlines the Company’s ESG
progress by reporting on a wide range of sustainability-linked Key
Performance Indicators. The Euroseas ESG 2023 report is available
on the Company’s website
(http://www.euroseas.gr/company/sustainability.html).
Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of
Euroseas commented: “We are very pleased to have secured a
two-year charter for our 25-year-old M/V Joanna with a top-tier
liner company, at a profitable average rate of $16,500/day. The
current strength of the market has allowed us to prolong the
vessel’s life by taking the vessel through its fifth special
survey, resulting in higher overall earnings for our shareholders
over the duration of the new charter. The term and rate of the said
charter are indicative of the current strength of the market. This
charter is expected to contribute about 6.4 million of EBITDA for
the minimum contracted period and increase our remaining 2024
charter coverage to 92%. It also increases our charter coverage for
2025 to about 40%.”
“We are also pleased to welcome M/V Stephania K
in our fleet. The vessel is the sixth in a series of nine and the
second of our three 1,800 teu units, all modern fuel-efficient
eco-design vessels with Tier III engines. The vessel’s current
charter is expected to contribute about $11 million of EBITDA for
the minimum contracted period.”
“Finally, I am very pleased to announce the
publication of our ESG report for 2023. The report details our ESG
strategy, commitments, and progress to date. We remain committed to
advancing sustainability in the maritime sector, to continue
following responsible business practices, and to contribute to a
more sustainable and resilient future for all.”
Fleet Profile:
The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile following the delivery of
Stephania K is as follows:
Name |
Type |
Dwt |
TEU |
Year Built |
Employment |
TCE Rate ($/day) |
Container Carriers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MARCOS V(*) |
Intermediate |
72,968 |
6,350 |
2005 |
TC until Dec-24TC until Aug-25 |
$42,200$15,000 |
SYNERGY BUSAN(+) |
Intermediate |
50,726 |
4,253 |
2009 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$25,000 |
SYNERGY ANTWERP(*) |
Intermediate |
50,726 |
4,253 |
2008 |
TC until Mar-25 |
$26,500(**) |
SYNERGY OAKLAND(*) |
Intermediate |
50,787 |
4,253 |
2009 |
TC until May-26 |
$42,000 |
SYNERGY KEELUNG(*) |
Intermediate |
50,969 |
4,253 |
2009 |
TC until Apr-25 |
$23,000 |
EMMANUEL P(*) |
Intermediate |
50,796 |
4,250 |
2005 |
TC until Apr-25 |
$21,000 |
RENA P(*) |
Intermediate |
50,796 |
4,250 |
2007 |
TC until Apr-25 |
$21,000 |
EM KEA(*) |
Feeder |
42,165 |
3,100 |
2007 |
TC until May-26 |
$19,000 |
GREGOS(*) |
Feeder |
37,237 |
2,800 |
2023 |
TC until Apr-26 |
$48,000 |
TERATAKI(*) |
Feeder |
37,237 |
2,800 |
2023 |
TC until Jul-26 |
$48,000 |
TENDER SOUL(+) |
Feeder |
37,237 |
2,800 |
2024 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$17,000 |
LEONIDAS Z (*) |
Feeder |
37,237 |
2,800 |
2024 |
TC until Mar-26 |
$20,000 |
EVRIDIKI G(*) |
Feeder |
34,677 |
2,556 |
2001 |
TC until Feb-25 |
$40,000 |
EM CORFU(*) |
Feeder |
34,654 |
2,556 |
2001 |
TC until Feb-25 |
$40,000 |
DIAMANTIS P(*) |
Feeder |
30,360 |
2,008 |
1998 |
TC until Oct-24 |
$27,000 |
MONICA(*) |
Feeder |
22,262 |
1,800 |
2024 |
TC until May-25 |
$16,000 |
STEPHANIA K(*)(**) |
Feeder |
22,262 |
1,800 |
2024 |
TC until May-26 |
$22,000 |
EM SPETSES(*) |
Feeder |
23,224 |
1,740 |
2007 |
TC until Jul-24 |
$29,500 |
JONATHAN P(*) |
Feeder |
23,357 |
1,740 |
2006 |
TC until Sep-24 |
$26,662(***) |
EM HYDRA(*) |
Feeder |
23,351 |
1,740 |
2005 |
TC until Feb-25 |
$13,000 |
JOANNA(+) |
Feeder |
22,301 |
1,732 |
1999 |
TC until Aug-24then from Oct-24to Aug-26 |
$13,500$16,500 |
AEGEAN EXPRESS(+) |
Feeder |
18,581 |
1,439 |
1997 |
TC until Dec-24 |
$8,000 |
Total Container Carriers on the Water |
22 |
823,910 |
65,273 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels under construction |
Type |
Dwt |
TEU |
To be delivered |
Employment |
TCE Rate ($/day) |
PEPI STAR(*)(**) |
Feeder |
22,262 |
1,800 |
Q3 2024 |
TC until Jun-26 |
$24,250 |
DEAR PANEL |
Feeder |
37,237 |
2,800 |
Q4 2024 |
|
|
SYMEON P |
Feeder |
37,237 |
2,800 |
Q4 2024 |
|
|
Total under construction |
3 |
96,736 |
7,400 |
|
|
|
Notes:(*) TC denotes time charter. All dates
listed are the earliest redelivery dates under each time charter
unless the contract rate is lower than the current market rate in
which cases the latest redelivery date is assumed; vessels with the
latest redelivery date shown are marked by (+).(**) Rate is gross
of commissions of 2.5% (commissions are, typically, 5-6.25%)(***)
Rate is net of commissions (commissions are, typically,
5-6.25%)
About Euroseas Ltd.Euroseas
Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of
the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of
the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping
business over the past 150 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ
Capital Market under the ticker ESEA.
Euroseas operates in the container shipping
market. Euroseas' operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO
9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management
company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and
technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas
employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool
arrangements.
The Company has a fleet of 22 vessels, including
15 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships with a
cargo capacity of 65,273 teu. After the delivery of its three
remaining feeder containership newbuildings in 2024, Euroseas’
fleet will consist of 25 vessels with a total carrying capacity of
72,673 teu. 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 containerships, 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.
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