Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Seanergy Maritime (SHIP)
Another Acquisition Increases Leverage – Upgrading to Outperform

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., an international shipping company, provides marine dry bulk transportation services through the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize shipping company listed in the US capital markets. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of 10 Capesize vessels, with total capacity of approximately 1,748,581 dwt and an average fleet age of about 9.8 years. The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens, Greece and an office in Hong Kong. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP” and class A warrants under “SHIPW”.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Another acquisition expands the Cape fleet to 15. Four pending acquisitions should close in 2Q2021. Industry sources reported that a 2012-built 181k DWT Cape was acquired for $29 million. The transaction was formally announced yesterday and the pro forma fleet increases to 15. At TCE rates of $20.0k/day and cash opex of $7.7k/day, each Cape could add EBITDA of ~$2.2 million, or a total of $9.0 million, over 2H2021.


Recent equity offering and new debt should fund the four acquisitions.  The first step in financing the acquisitions is a commitment for a $15.5 million five-year term loan secured by the Goodship and Tradership. The other pending acquisitions (Patriotship/Flagship/Hellaship) could be financed with 50% of debt, or ~$42 million …

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Seanergy Maritime Acquires its 15th Capesize Vessel and Receives Bank Commitment Letter

 

GLYFADA, Greece, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an unaffiliated third party to purchase a modern Capesize vessel (the “Vessel”). Upon delivery of this acquisition, as well as the previously announced vessel purchases, the size of the Company’s fleet will increase to 15 Capesize vessels with an aggregate cargo capacity of approximately 2.65 million dwt.

The Vessel was built in 2012 at a reputable shipyard in Japan, has a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 181,300 deadweight tons (“dwt”) and shall be renamed M/V Hellasship. The Vessel is expected to be delivered towards the end of April 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. The ballast water system installation of the Vessel was completed by the current owner and, therefore, no additional costs are envisaged for the Vessel to comply with the relevant regulations. The gross purchase price of $28.6 million is expected to be funded with cash at hand or by a combination of cash at hand and proceeds from new loan facilities.

In addition, the Company received a commitment letter from a European Bank for a $15.5 million loan facility secured by two of its Capesize vessels, the M/V Goodship and the M/V Tradership. The loan will have a tenor of four years from the drawdown date and will bear interest at 4.0% plus LIBOR per annum. The loan remains subject to customary conditions precedent and execution of definitive documentation. Seanergy is also in advanced discussions with leading financial institutions for further financing transactions at competitive terms.

 

Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“We are pleased to announce the agreement to acquire our 15^th Capesize vessel, which will grow our fleet by 50% within the last 9 months. The planning of all our recent acquisitions has been well-timed in light of significantly improved market conditions, which attests to our position as a leading pure-play Capesize company.

Given the prompt delivery prospects, the Company is expected to benefit from the rapidly increasing freight rates. The average of the Baltic Capesize Index currently stands at about $19,000 per day, while the Capesize forward freight contracts (“FFA”) for the second quarter and second half of 2021 are trading at above $22,000 per day on average. Based on these FFA rates, the incremental net revenue from the four recently announced acquisitions may exceed $21 million for the remainder of the year, based on their planned delivery schedule.

Moreover, the new debt financing with the competitive underlying cost, will provide additional liquidity supporting our efforts to successfully execute on our strategic goal of sustainable growth and improved shareholder returns.

The improved prospects of the Capesize market are expected to continue for the coming years and based on our expanded fleet and advantageous employment arrangements, we strongly believe that Seanergy is very well-positioned to benefit from this trend.”

 

Company Fleet upon Vessels’ delivery:

 

About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. Upon delivery of the new vessels, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 15 Capesize vessels with an average age of 11.9 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,642,463 dwt.

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”, its Class A warrants under “SHIPW” and its Class B warrants under “SHIPZ”.

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This 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. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which 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, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; risks associated with the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including its effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, 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.

For further information please contact:

Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr

Capital Link, Inc.
Daniela Guerrero
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com

Seanergy Maritime Acquires its 15th Capesize Vessel and Receives Bank Commitment Letter

 

GLYFADA, Greece, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an unaffiliated third party to purchase a modern Capesize vessel (the “Vessel”). Upon delivery of this acquisition, as well as the previously announced vessel purchases, the size of the Company’s fleet will increase to 15 Capesize vessels with an aggregate cargo capacity of approximately 2.65 million dwt.

The Vessel was built in 2012 at a reputable shipyard in Japan, has a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 181,300 deadweight tons (“dwt”) and shall be renamed M/V Hellasship. The Vessel is expected to be delivered towards the end of April 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. The ballast water system installation of the Vessel was completed by the current owner and, therefore, no additional costs are envisaged for the Vessel to comply with the relevant regulations. The gross purchase price of $28.6 million is expected to be funded with cash at hand or by a combination of cash at hand and proceeds from new loan facilities.

In addition, the Company received a commitment letter from a European Bank for a $15.5 million loan facility secured by two of its Capesize vessels, the M/V Goodship and the M/V Tradership. The loan will have a tenor of four years from the drawdown date and will bear interest at 4.0% plus LIBOR per annum. The loan remains subject to customary conditions precedent and execution of definitive documentation. Seanergy is also in advanced discussions with leading financial institutions for further financing transactions at competitive terms.

 

Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“We are pleased to announce the agreement to acquire our 15^th Capesize vessel, which will grow our fleet by 50% within the last 9 months. The planning of all our recent acquisitions has been well-timed in light of significantly improved market conditions, which attests to our position as a leading pure-play Capesize company.

Given the prompt delivery prospects, the Company is expected to benefit from the rapidly increasing freight rates. The average of the Baltic Capesize Index currently stands at about $19,000 per day, while the Capesize forward freight contracts (“FFA”) for the second quarter and second half of 2021 are trading at above $22,000 per day on average. Based on these FFA rates, the incremental net revenue from the four recently announced acquisitions may exceed $21 million for the remainder of the year, based on their planned delivery schedule.

Moreover, the new debt financing with the competitive underlying cost, will provide additional liquidity supporting our efforts to successfully execute on our strategic goal of sustainable growth and improved shareholder returns.

The improved prospects of the Capesize market are expected to continue for the coming years and based on our expanded fleet and advantageous employment arrangements, we strongly believe that Seanergy is very well-positioned to benefit from this trend.”

 

Company Fleet upon Vessels’ delivery:

 

About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. Upon delivery of the new vessels, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 15 Capesize vessels with an average age of 11.9 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,642,463 dwt.

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”, its Class A warrants under “SHIPW” and its Class B warrants under “SHIPZ”.

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This 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. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which 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, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; risks associated with the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including its effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, 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.

For further information please contact:

Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr

Capital Link, Inc.
Daniela Guerrero
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Seanergy Maritime (SHIP)
4Q2020 Results In Line. Expanding for Upturn.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., an international shipping company, provides marine dry bulk transportation services through the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize shipping company listed in the US capital markets. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of 10 Capesize vessels, with total capacity of approximately 1,748,581 dwt and an average fleet age of about 9.8 years. The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens, Greece and an office in Hong Kong. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP” and class A warrants under “SHIPW”.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q2020 Operating results were in line with expectations. Reported adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 million was in line with our expectations after adding back the one-time items from the costs of debt restructuring and refinancing. TEC revenue of $16.7 million was slightly higher than expected due to higher TCE rates of $16,511/day but was offset by higher opex of $6,132/day. Management fees were $276/day and G&A expenses were $1,902/day.


Increasing 2021 EBITDA estimate to $51.0 million from $47.7 million to reflect 1Q2021 forward cover, current dry bulk market conditions and pending acquisitions.  Our estimate is based on TCE rates of $17,742/day, up from a previous estimate of $17,742/day with no change in ownership days of 4,613. With the quarter largely passed,1Q2021 forward cover was 98% booked at an average TCE rate of …

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Pyxis Tankers Inc. (PXS)
Weak End to 2020, But Capital Raises Add Flexibility

Pyxis Tankers Inc is a United States-based international maritime transportation company which focuses on the product tanker sector. It owns a fleet which comprises of double hull product tankers employed under a mix of short- and medium-term time charters and spot charters. The fleet owned by the company includes Pyxis Epsilon, Pyxis Theta, Pyxis Malou, Pyxis Delta, Northsea Alpha, and Northsea Beta. Each of the vessels in the fleet is capable of transporting refined petroleum products, such as naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil, and other liquid bulk items, such as vegetable oils and organic chemicals.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q2020 EBITDA Below Expectations. Adjusted 4Q2020 EBITDA of negative $0.2 million was below our estimate due to lower TCE revenue, higher opex and G&A expenses. Versus our estimate, TCE revenue of $3.58 million was $0.8 million lower and opex of $2.86 million was $0.3 million above. G&A expense of $0.61 million was slightly lower than expected by $0.1 million.


Adjusting 2021 EBITDA estimates with potential 2H2021 rebound as the swing factor.  Our 2021 EBITDA estimate drops to $4.3 million from $4.5 million, which is based on TCE rates of $10,167/day and operating days of 1,611. With the quarter largely behind us, 1Q2021 forward cover on the MR fleet is 100% booked at an average rate of ~ $13.2k and 75% of available 2Q2021 available days are booked at …

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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020

 

Highlights of the Fourth Quarter of 2020:

• Net revenues: $21.3 million in Q4 2020, compared to $27.8 million in Q4 2019
• Net Loss of $2.3 million, or $0.7 million excluding one-off charges of $1.61 million, in Q4 2020, compared to a net income of $3.1 million in Q4 2019
• EBITDA1: $8.3 million in Q4 2020, compared to $11.9 million in Q4 2019

Highlights of Full Year 2020:

• Net revenues: $63.3 million in 2020, compared to $86.5 million in 2019
• Net Loss: $18.4 million in 2020, as compared to $11.7 million in 2019
• EBITDA1: $19.9 million in 2020, as compared to $23.8 million in 2019
• Shareholders’ equity of $95.7 million on December 31, 2020, compared to $29.9 million on December 31, 2019

Recent Developments:

• Fleet growth of 40% in the last 9 months with agreements to acquire four high-quality Japanese-built Capesize vessels
• Successful completion of $179 million financial restructuring amicably with the underlying lenders
• Compliance with NASDAQ’s minimum bid price requirement achieved organically, through share price appreciation
• $75 million gross proceeds from a registered direct offering priced at-the-market increasing shareholders’ equity further
• $33.6 million early repayment of a senior and junior loan facilities

March 24, 2021 – Glyfada, Greece – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (“Seanergy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2020

For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, the Company generated net revenues of $21.3 million, representing a 23.3% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of 2019. The time charter equivalent rate (“TCE”)1 earned during the fourth quarter of 2020 was $16,511, decreased by 28% from $22,935 in the fourth quarter of 2019, which is mainly attributable to the decrease of the Baltic Capesize Index (“BCI”) in the corresponding quarters. The Company recorded a net loss of $2.3 million compared to net income of $3.1 million in the same quarter of 2019, which includes one-off cash and non-cash charges amounting to $1.6 million associated with the financial restructuring of the Company.

For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2020, net revenues amounted to $63.3 million, a 27% decrease compared to $86.5 million in the same period in 2019. The TCE earned during 2020 was $11,950, representing a 19% decrease when compared to a TCE of $14,694 in 2019 which compares favorably with the year-on-year percentage decrease in the 5-time charter (“T/C”) route average of the BCI of 27.5%. The average daily vessel operating expenses (“OPEX”) of the fleet for the twelve-month period of 2020 was $5,709, marking a 10% increase when compared with the respective figure for 2019 of $5,172.

Cash and cash-equivalents, restricted cash and term deposits, as of December 31, 2020 stood at $23.7 million, compared to $14.6 million as of December 31, 2019. Shareholders’ equity at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020 was $95.7 million, compared to $29.9 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019.

Full report and financials can be found at https://www.seanergymaritime.com/fresheditor/Uploads/806c03193dbeee46642da761ec576e20.pdf

About
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. 

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. Upon delivery of the new vessels, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 14 Capesize vessels with an average age of 12 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,461,138 dwt. 

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”, its Class A warrants under “SHIPW” and its Class B warrants under “SHIPZ”.

For further information please contact: 

Seanergy Investor Relations 
Tel: +30 213 0181 522 

E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr 

Capital Link, Inc.  
Daniela Guerrero 
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536  
New York, NY 10169  
Tel: (212) 661-7566  
E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com  

Source: Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD)
Added Awards Announced

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp is a provider of dredging services in the United States. The company only’s operating segments is Dredging. Dredging involves the enhancement or preservation of navigability of waterways or the protection of shorelines through the removal or replenishment of soil, sand or rock. Its projects portfolio includes Coastal Restoration, Coastal Protection, Port expansion, and others.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Two major dredging awards announced totaling $90.3 million including the formal announcement on known work and one new award. Yesterday, two major dredging awards for $90.3 million were announced. The awarded work includes: Boston Harbor Navigation Improvement Project-Phase 3 (Capital work for $61.8 million), and Rehabilitation Effort for the Panama City Beaches Coastal Storm Risk Management Project (Coastal Protection for $28.5 million).


Awards add to the four awards for $60.9 million announced in January to bring 1Q2021 awards to $151.2 million.  Please note that the January awards were included in year-end 2020 backlog. The four awards (three maintenance and one coastal protection) include a total work of $60.9 million in Florida and Georgia. Three of the four awards should be completed in 1Q2021 and the fourth extending out into …

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Monday, March 22, 2021

Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)
ATM Program and Selling Triggered After Strong Stock Move

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. is a US-based drybulk owner-operator focused on the Supramax/Ultramax mid-size asset class, which ranges from 50,000 and 65,000 deadweight tons in size; these vessels are equipped with onboard cranes allowing for the self-loading and unloading of cargoes, a feature which distinguishes them from the larger classes of drybulk vessels and provides for greatly enhanced flexibility and versatility- both with respect to cargo diversity and port accessibility. The Company transports a broad range of major and minor bulk cargoes around the world, including coal, grain, ore, pet coke, cement, and fertilizer. Eagle operates out of three offices, Stamford (headquarters), Singapore, and Hamburg, and performs all aspects of vessel management in-house including: commercial, operational, technical, and strategic.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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ATM program seems well timed. After more than doubling this year, the move to establish an ATM program of $50 million seemed logical, and equity-funded acquisitions could have a positive impact.


No surprise that the largest shareholder started selling.  Bad news, good news, who knows? As we expected, the strong stock price move (and maybe the ATM program) also triggered selling by the largest shareholder. Filings last week indicated that selling started on March 10th and a total of ~275k shares were sold at an average price of $38.47/share over seven trading days. We would not be surprised …

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Seanergy Maritime (SHIP)
Staying on Growth Path With Two New Acquisitions

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., an international shipping company, provides marine dry bulk transportation services through the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize shipping company listed in the US capital markets. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of 10 Capesize vessels, with total capacity of approximately 1,748,581 dwt and an average fleet age of about 9.8 years. The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens, Greece and an office in Hong Kong. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP” and class A warrants under “SHIPW”.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Cape fleet expanding to 14 with two new acquisitions. Two Cape acquisitions for $55 million were announced yesterday. Combined with another pending acquisition, acquisitions will total $72 million and the pro forma fleet will increase to 14 Capes with total capacity of approximately 2.5 million DWT by the end of 2Q2021. Assuming average TCE rates of $17.5k/day and cash opex of $7.2k/day, each Cape could generate annual EBITDA of $3.8 million, or a total of $11.4 million.


Cash from recent equity offering and new debt should fund the acquisitions.  A combination of cash from the recent equity offering of $70 million and debt secured by the new Capes (in the 50% leverage range) will be used to fund the acquisitions of $72 million without another equity offering. In addition, the Lordship and Tradership will be unencumbered and could be part of a larger debt financing …

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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. to Acquire Two Additional Capesize Vessels

 

March 18,
2021 – Glyfada, Greece – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that it has entered into agreements with unaffiliated third parties to purchase two Capesize vessels. Following their delivery, the size of the Company’s fleet will increase to 14 Capesize vessels with an aggregate cargo capacity of approximately 2.5 million dwt.  

The first vessel was built in 2013 at a reputable shipyard in Japan, has a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 176,000 deadweight tons (“dwt”) and shall be renamed M/V
Flagship. The vessel is expected to be delivered to the Company by the end of April 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions.  

The second vessel was built in 2010 at a reputable shipyard in Japan, has a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 182,000 dwt and shall be renamed M/V Patriotship. The vessel is expected to be delivered to the Company by the end of May 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions.  

The special survey and ballast water treatment system installation for both vessels were completed recently by the current owners and therefore the Company does not anticipate incurring significant capital expenditure for these vessels at least for the next two years. Moreover, M/V Patriotship is fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber).  

The aggregate purchase price for the two vessels is approximately $55 million and is expected to be funded with cash on hand. The Company is also in discussions with leading financial institutions to finance part of the acquisition cost at competitive financing terms.  

Stamatis
Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated: 

“We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of two high-quality Capesize vessels built at reputable shipyards in Japan. The M/Vs Flagship and Patriotship, both delivering promptly and in a rapidly increasing market environment, represent great added value for Seanergy, the only U.S. listed pure-play Capesize company. Following the delivery of these two vessels and a third acquisition announced last month, our fleet’s cargo carrying capacity will increase by 28% as compared to the beginning of the year.   

The average of the Baltic Capesize Index for the current quarter stands at substantially higher levels than for the same period in recent years, while the Capesize forward freight contracts (“FFA”) for the second half of 2021 are trading at $23,000 per day. Based on current FFA rates, the incremental net revenue from all three acquisitions announced so far this year may exceed $15 million for the remainder of the year, assuming the expected deliveries for the vessels. Seanergy is ideally positioned to capture the substantial improvement of the market as all the vessels of our fleet will be deployed in the spot market or on index-linked time charters.  

Since the beginning of 2021 we have concluded or have agreed to significant accretive transactions and we will continue to actively pursue similar deals, aiming to create substantial shareholder value in the coming years.” 

Company
Fleet upon Vessels’ delivery: 

Vessel Name	Vessel Class	Capacity (DWT)	Year Built	Yard	Employment
Partnership	Capesize	179,213	2012	Hyundai	T/C Index Linked
Championship	Capesize	179,238	2011	Sungdong	T/C Index Linked
Lordship	Capesize	178,838	2010	Hyundai	T/C Index Linked
Premiership	Capesize	170,024	2010	Sungdong	T/C Index Linked
Squireship	Capesize	170,018	2010	Sungdong	T/C Index Linked
Knightship	Capesize	178,978	2010	Hyundai	T/C Index Linked
Gloriuship	Capesize	171,314	2004	Hyundai	T/C Index Linked
Fellowship	Capesize	179,701	2010	Daewoo	T/C Index Linked
Geniuship	Capesize	170,058	2010	Sungdong	T/C Index Linked
Goodship	Capesize	177,536	2005	Mitsui Engineering	Voyage/Spot
Leadership	Capesize	171,199	2001	Koyo – Imabari	Voyage/Spot
Tradership	Capesize	176,925	2006	Japanese Shipyard	N/A
Flagship	Capesize	176,387	2013	Japanese Shipyard	N/A
Patriotship	Capesize	181,709	2010	Japanese Shipyard	N/A
Total		2,461,138	14

 

About
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. 

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. Upon delivery of the new vessels, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 14 Capesize vessels with an average age of 12 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,461,138 dwt. 

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”, its Class A warrants under “SHIPW” and its Class B warrants under “SHIPZ”. 

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com  

Forward-Looking
Statements 

This 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. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which 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, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; risks associated with the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including its effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC,  its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, 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. 

For further
information please contact: 

Seanergy Investor Relations 
Tel: +30 213 0181 522 

E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr 

Capital Link, Inc.  
Daniela Guerrero 
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536  
New York, NY 10169  
Tel: (212) 661-7566  
E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com  

Source: Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA)
Higher Rate Charters Boost 2021 EBITDA and Price Target

Euroseas Ltd. provides ocean-going transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates containerships that transport dry and refrigerated containerized cargoes, including manufactured products and perishables; and drybulk carriers that transport iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. As of March 31, 2017, it had a fleet of seven containerships; and six drybulk carriers, including three Panamax drybulk carriers, one Handymax drybulk carrier, one Kamsarmax drybulk carrier, and one Ultramax drybulk carrier. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Maroussi, Greece.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Two new charters at higher-than-expected rates announced. The charter on the EM Kea, a 2007-built 3,091 TEU vessel, was extended for 25-28 months at a rate of $22.0k/day, or well above the current rate of $8.1k/day. The Synergy Busan, a 2009-built 4,253 TEU vessel, entered into a new 36-40 month time charter contract at a rate of $25.0k/day, or well above the current rate of $12.0k/day.


Net impact in the $3.5 million range.  We are increasing 2021 EBITDA estimate. Our new 2021 EBITDA is $31.1 million based on TCE rates of $14.8k/day, up from $27.6 million based on TCE rates of $14.1k/day …

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Euroseas Ltd. Announces New Charters for Two of Its Vessels, M/V “Synergy Busan” and M/V “EM Kea”

 

ATHENS, Greece, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today the extension of the charter of its container vessels M/V “EM Kea” and a new time charter contract for its container vessel M/V “Synergy Busan”. Specifically:

• The charter of M/V “EM Kea”, a 3,091 TEU vessel built in 2007, was extended for a period between a minimum of twenty-five and a maximum of twenty-eight months at the option of the charterer, at a daily rate of $22,000. The new rate will commence on April 25, 2021 about 2 months earlier than the latest expiration of the present charter.

• M/V “Synergy Busan”, a 4,253 TEU vessel built in 2009, entered into a new time charter contract for a period of between a minimum of thirty-six and a maximum of forty months at the option of the charterer, at a daily rate of $25,000. The new rate will commence between June 9, 2021 and August 9, 2021 when the vessel will be redelivered from its current charterer.
  

Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas, commented: “We are very pleased to announce new charters for two of our vessels for periods of at least two and three years, respectively, at rates more than twice the levels of their existing employment. The new charters secure a minimum of $40m of contracted revenues and make an annualized EBITDA contribution of approximately $11.5m which is about $9.0m higher than, or 4.5 times, their present contribution of about $2.5m, significantly improving our profitability and cash flow visibility.

“Undoubtedly, the containership markets have had a remarkable run over the last six months with all factors in the marketplace suggesting continuing strength. After these two charters, seven of our fourteen vessels would be earning higher rates reflective of the recent market recovery. If the present market levels continue, renewals of the five remaining charters with legacy rates expiring in 2021 should result in significant further increase in our profitability. The cash flow generated would be available to further strengthen our balance sheet, be used for further investment or for reinstitution of dividends or a combination thereof, as always, at the discretion of our Board or Directors.”

Fleet Profile:

The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:

Name	Type	Dwt	TEU	Year Built	Employment(*)	TCE Rate ($/day)
Container Carriers
AKINADA BRIDGE (*)	Intermediate	71,366	5,610	2001	TC until Oct-21 plus 10-12 months option	$17,250; option $20,000
SYNERGY BUSAN (+)	Intermediate	50,726	4,253	2009	TC until Aug-21 / TC until Aug-24	$12,000 $25,000
SYNERGY ANTWERP (*)	Intermediate	50,726	4,253	2008	TC until Sep-23	$18,000
SYNERGY OAKLAND (*)	Intermediate	50,787	4,253	2009	TC until Jun-21	CONTEX(**) 4,250 less 10%
SYNERGY KEELUNG (+)	Intermediate	50,969	4,253	2009	TC until Jun-22 plus 8- 12 months option	$10,000 until Jun- 21; $11,750 until Jun-22; option $14,500
EM KEA	Feeder	42,165	3,100	2007	TC until Apr-21 TC until May-23	$8,100 $22,000
EM ASTORIA (*)	Feeder	35,600	2,788	2004	TC until Dec-21	$18,650
EVRIDIKI G (*)	Feeder	34,677	2,556	2001	TC until Dec-21	$15,500
EM CORFU (*)	Feeder	34,654	2,556	2001	TC until Sep-21	$10,200
DIAMANTIS P (+)	Feeder	30,360	2,008	1998	TC until Aug-21	$6,500
EM SPETSES (+)	Feeder	23,224	1,740	2007	TC until Jul-21	$8,100
EM HYDRA (+)	Feeder	23,351	1,740	2005	TC until May-21	$7,200
JOANNA (+)	Feeder	22,301	1,732	1999	TC until Apr-21	$8,050
AEGEAN  EXPRESS (*)	Feeder	18,581	1,439	1997	TC until Mar-22	$11,500
Total Container Carriers	14	539,487	42,281

^{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 (+).
(**)The CONTEX (Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index) has been published by the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers’ Association (VHBS) since October 2007. The CONTEX is a company-independent index of time charter rates for container ships. It is based on assessments of the current day charter rates of six selected container ship types, which are representative of their size categories: Type 1,100 TEU and Type 1,700 TEU with a charter period of one year, and the Types 2,500, 2,700, 3,500 and 4,250 TEU, all with a charter period of two years.}

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 140 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 14 vessels, including 9 Feeder containerships and 5 Intermediate Container carriers. Euroseas 14 containerships have a cargo capacity of 42,281 teu.

Forward Looking Statement
This 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. 

Visit our website: www.euroseas.gr

Company Contact	Investor Relations / Financial Media
Tasos Aslidis Chief Financial Officer Euroseas Ltd. 11 Canterbury Lane, Watchung, NJ 07069 Tel. (908) 301-9091 E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr	Nicolas Bornozis President Capital Link, Inc. 230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536 New York, NY 10169 Tel. (212) 661-7566 E-mail: nbornozis@capitallink.com

Source: Euroseas Ltd.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL)
Solid Finish to 2020 and New Year Starting on Good Note

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd and its subsidiaries provide seaborne drybulk transportation services. It transports drybulk cargos including grains, coal, iron, ore, pig, iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite and limestone. The firm’s services include cargo loading, cargo discharge, vessel chartering, voyage planning and technical vessel management. The company derives all of its revenues from contracts of affreightment, voyage charters and time charters. Its strategy depends on focusing on increasing strategic contracts of affreightment, expanding capacity and flexibility by increasing its owned fleet and increasing backhaul focus and fleet efficiency.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q2020 results above expectations and a solid finish to a challenging year.  Unique and consistent business model delivered high TCE rate outperformance of more than $4.4k/day, and adjusted 4Q2020 EBITDA of $12.9 million was above expectations of $12.0 million. While down from $15.1 million in 3Q2020 and $13.5 million in 4Q2019, quarterly results were positive since there is typically a seasonal falloff and shipping days were 7% lower versus last year.


Revising 2021 EBITDA estimate to $53.5 million based on TCE rates of $15,812/day and total shipping days of 19,260.  Looking into this year, we believe that the prospects look very good for the dry bulk market, with recovering demand, lower trade tension and muted supply growth. The fleet renewal program should also have a positive impact and help capture upside potential …

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