Globus Maritime Announces Agreement to Sell the River Globe, a Supramax Vessel
Rhea-AI Summary
Globus Maritime (NASDAQ: GLBS) has announced an agreement to sell its 2007-built supramax vessel, the m/v River Globe, to an unaffiliated third party for $8.55 million before commissions and expenses. The vessel, with approximately 53,627 dwt capacity, is scheduled for delivery to its new owner between March 1, 2025, and April 15, 2025.
The company currently operates a fleet of ten dry bulk vessels with a total carrying capacity of 734,249 dead weight tons and a weighted average age of 7.9 years as of February 11, 2025. These vessels transport various dry bulk cargoes including iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, and alumina worldwide.
Positive
- Sale agreement of River Globe vessel for $8.55 million improves company's cash position
- Fleet's relatively young average age of 7.9 years indicates modern assets
Negative
- Reduction in fleet size and carrying capacity following vessel sale
- Sale price might be affected by vessel's age (18 years old in 2025)
News Market Reaction – GLBS
On the day this news was published, GLBS gained 1.55%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
GLYFADA, Greece, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Maritime Limited (the “Company” or "Globus") (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, announced today that through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has entered into an agreement to sell to an unaffiliated third party its 2007-built supramax vessel of approximately 53,627 dwt, the m/v River Globe, for a gross price of US
About Globus Maritime Limited
About Globus Maritime Limited, Globus is an integrated dry bulk shipping company that provides marine transportation services worldwide. The Company’s operating fleet consists of ten dry bulk vessels that transport iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, alumina and other dry bulk cargoes internationally, with a total carrying capacity of 734,249 dead weight tons and a weighted average age of 7.9 years as at February 11, 2025.
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| For further information please contact: | |
| Globus Maritime Limited | +30 210 960 8300 |
| Athanasios Feidakis | a.g.feidakis@globusmaritime.gr |
| Capital Link – New York | +1 212 661 7566 |
| Nicolas Bornozis | globus@capitallink.com |
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