Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime has signed two contracts for the construction and purchase of two bulk carriers of about 64,000 dwt.
Globus said that vessels would be built at a “reputable” shipyard in Japan and were scheduled to be delivered during the second half of 2026.
The total consideration for the construction of the vessel is around $75.5m, including various extras. The company intends to finance with a combination of debt and equity.
“We are pleased to announce the ordering of our fourth and fifth ultramax newbuildings from a reputable shipbuilder. We remain consistent in our commitment to renew our fleet with modern and fuel-efficient vessels,” Athanasios Feidakis, president and CEO of Globus, stated.
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. The previously ordered ultramax trio is still under construction.
The Nasdaq-listed firm recently sold two of its supramaxes for a total of $21.9m. It sold the 2009-built Sky Globe and 2010-built Star Globe to undisclosed third-party buyers for $10.7m and $11.2m, respectively, before commissions and expenses.
Both 65,900 dwt ships, expected to change hands in September, were bought as a resale for 32.8m each from Singapore’s Wilmar Ship Holdings in 2010 and are today worth between $12.5 and $13m, according to VesselsValue.
