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Castor Maritime Inc. reports developments as a diversified global shipping and energy company with activities in vessel ownership, technical and commercial ship management, asset management and energy infrastructure projects. Its updates address dry-bulk market conditions, vessel revenues, service revenue from MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG, voyage expenses and the performance of its shipping and asset-management operations.
Recurring company news also covers fleet transactions, sale-and-leaseback financings, sustainability-linked debt, capital-structure actions such as preferred-share redemptions, annual report availability and shareholder meeting results. The company is listed on Nasdaq under CTRM and reports as a foreign private issuer.
Castor Maritime (NASDAQ: CTRM) announced compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regarding minimum stock bid price, confirmed on June 14, 2021. This compliance indicates that the issue is now resolved. With a fleet of 26 vessels, including dry bulk and tankers, Castor Maritime continues to engage in global shipping services. The company emphasizes the importance of forward-looking statements, noting various risks, including market conditions, operational costs, and regulatory changes that may affect future performance.
Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM) has successfully taken delivery of the M/V Magic Eclipse on June 7, 2021. This Panamax dry bulk vessel, built in Japan in 2011, was fully financed with cash on hand. The vessel has commenced operations under a time charter agreement at a daily gross rate of $26,500, expected to last about 105 days. Following this acquisition, Castor Maritime's fleet will comprise 26 vessels with a total capacity of 2.2 million dwt.
Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM) reported a strong first quarter of 2021, with net revenues of $7.0 million, representing a 159% increase compared to $2.7 million in Q1 2020. The company achieved a net income of $1.1 million, up from a net loss of $0.3 million year-over-year. This is a 467% improvement. EBITDA rose 189% to $2.6 million. Castor's cash and restricted cash surged to $64.2 million, up 583% from $9.4 million at year-end 2020. The fleet expanded from 6 to 26 vessels, bolstered by the acquisition of 20 vessels. A reverse stock split was also executed to maintain compliance with NASDAQ.
Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM) has announced the delivery of three vessels: the M/V Magic Nebula, M/T Wonder Vega, and M/V Magic Starlight, between May 20-23, 2021. The M/V Magic Starlight is notable for being leased with a time charter at a rate of 114% of the Baltic Panamax Index for 17-21 months. All acquisitions were fully financed with cash on hand, increasing the fleet to 26 vessels with an aggregate capacity of 2.2 million deadweight tons (dwt).
Castor Maritime (NASDAQ: CTRM) has announced the acquisition of two Panamax dry bulk carriers—a 2013 Japanese-built vessel for $19.06 million and a 2014 Korean-built vessel for $21 million. The vessels are expected to be delivered in Q3 and Q4 of 2021, contingent on customary closing conditions. The Japanese-built carrier comes with a time charter, generating $11,650 daily for 2-4 months. Additionally, Castor recently took delivery of the M/V Magic Vela, expanding its fleet to 14 vessels, with plans to grow to 26 vessels upon completion of recent acquisitions.
Castor Maritime (NASDAQ: CTRM) has successfully closed an $18.0 million senior term loan facility with a European bank, secured by two tanker vessels. The financing, which has a four-year term and bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.20%, will be utilized for general corporate purposes to support the company’s growth plans. Castor Maritime owns a fleet of 24 vessels with a total capacity of 2.1 million dwt, enhancing its operational capabilities in the global shipping industry.
Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM) announced an agreement to acquire a 2013 Japanese-built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier for $21 million. The acquisition is expected to finalize between Q2 and early Q3 2021, pending customary closing conditions. CEO Petros Panagiotidis highlighted this addition as part of a broader expansion strategy, aiming for a fleet of 24 vessels, including dry bulk and tankers, with a total capacity of 2.1 million dwt.
Castor Maritime (NASDAQ: CTRM) announces the acquisition of five Korean-built tankers for a total of $49.25 million. This acquisition includes two MR1 tankers from 2006 and three Aframax/LR2 tankers built in 2004 and 2002. The deal is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2021, pending customary closing conditions. Following this transaction, Castor's fleet will expand to 23 vessels, comprising 15 bulkers and 8 tankers, enhancing its market presence and diversification strategy.
Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM) has announced an agreement to acquire a 2011 Chinese-built Panamax dry bulk carrier for $14.5 million. This acquisition, expected to be finalized in May 2021, will increase Castor’s dry bulk fleet to 15 vessels. Following this, the fleet will expand to 18 vessels, tripling in size since the start of the year. CEO Petros Panagiotidis highlighted the benefit of the acquisition in leveraging current strong market demand for dry bulk tonnage.
Castor Maritime (NASDAQ: CTRM) announced an agreement to acquire a 2015 Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier for $23.5 million. The vessel comes with a time charter contract, securing a daily gross rate at 114% of the Baltic Panamax Index, estimated to last 17-21 months. This acquisition marks Castor's eleventh vessel purchase in 2021 and will expand their fleet to 17 vessels with a total capacity of 1.5 million dwt. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2021, pending customary conditions.