Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. Expands Crude and Product Tanker Markets With Strategic Additions to Managed Fleet

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Heidmar Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ: HMR) expanded its managed tanker fleet with multiple super-eco vessels to strengthen crude and clean petroleum product coverage.

Key fleet developments: one Suezmax newbuild joined commercial management in August 2025; two LR1 super-eco newbuilds joined commercial management in August and September 2025; and one LR2 super-eco newbuilding is scheduled to join under full technical and commercial management in late November 2025. Management says the additions boost commercial flexibility, energy efficiency, and the company’s market position across crude and product segments.

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• Added 1 Suezmax newbuild to commercial management in August 2025
• Integrated 2 LR1 super-eco newbuild tankers into commercial fleet in Aug–Sep 2025
• Scheduled 1 LR2 super-eco to join under full technical and commercial management in late Nov 2025

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ATHENS, Greece and NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company" or "Heidmar") (NASDAQ: HMR) is strengthening its market position by adding super-eco vessels to its managed fleet under commercial and technical management agreements. These strategic fleet expansions enhance Heidmar’s presence in both crude oil and clean petroleum product markets.

Fleet Developments:

• One Suezmax newbuild tanker: A newbuilding Suezmax tanker, constructed at New Times Shipbuilding Co., joined Heidmar’s commercially managed fleet in August 2025.
• Two LR1 Super Eco newbuild vessels: Heidmar is expanding its presence in the clean petroleum products market with two advanced LR1 tankers integrated into its commercially managed fleet in August and September 2025 from a top-quality Chinese shipyard.
• One Super Eco LR2 newbuilding: A state-of-the-art, super eco LR2 tanker, built at a leading Chinese shipyard, is scheduled to join Heidmar’s fleet under full technical and commercial management in late November 2025.
  
  

Pankaj Khanna, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“These developments reflect our continued focus on strategic expansion and maintaining a modern, efficient fleet. By growing our presence across both the crude and product segments, we are enhancing Heidmar’s commercial flexibility and ability to deliver value to our partners. Our approach remains disciplined and performance-driven, focused on long-term sustainability and operational excellence.”

This growth strategy underscores Heidmar’s disciplined focus on expanding its managed fleet, prioritizing energy efficiency, and strengthening its market position to capture value in dynamic global trade flows.

About Heidmar, Inc.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Heidmar is an Athens-based, commercial and pool management business servicing the crude and product tanker market and is committed to safety, performance, relationships and transparency. With operations in Athens, London, Singapore, Chennai, Hong Kong and Dubai, Heidmar has a reputation as a reliable and responsible partner with a goal of maximizing our customers' profitability. Heidmar seeks to offer vessel owners a "one stop" solution for all maritime services in the crude oil, refined petroleum products and dry bulk shipping sectors. Heidmar believes its unique business model and extensive experience in the maritime industry allows the Company to achieve premier market coverage and utilization, as well as provide customers in the sector with seamless commercial transportation services. For more information, please visit www.heidmar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the Company. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding the Company’s future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, prospective costs, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objectives of management for future operations, future results of current and anticipated operations of Heidmar are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions.

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In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include unforeseen liabilities, expansion and growth of the Company’s operations, the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with the Company, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker, drybulk or container vessel capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, demand for the Company’s managed fleet, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general international geopolitical conditions and conflicts, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessel breakdowns and instances of off‐hires, and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond the Company’s control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The Company does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Investor Relations/Media Contact:

Nicolas Bornozis / Daniela Guerrero
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540
New York, N.Y. 10169
Tel.: (212) 661-7566
Email: heidmar@capitallink.com

FAQ

What fleet additions did Heidmar (HMR) announce on October 23, 2025?

Heidmar added one Suezmax and two LR1 super-eco newbuilds to commercial management and scheduled one LR2 super-eco for full management in late November 2025.

When did the Suezmax and LR1 vessels join Heidmar's managed fleet (HMR)?

The Suezmax joined in August 2025; the two LR1 super-eco vessels joined in August and September 2025.

What management arrangement will the LR2 super-eco tanker have for Heidmar (HMR)?

The LR2 super-eco newbuilding is scheduled to join under full technical and commercial management in late November 2025.

How do the new super-eco tankers affect Heidmar's (HMR) market focus?

The additions expand Heidmar's presence in crude and clean petroleum product markets and are intended to improve commercial flexibility and energy efficiency.

Which shipyards built the new vessels added to Heidmar's (HMR) managed fleet?

The Suezmax was built at New Times Shipbuilding Co.; the LR1 and LR2 super-eco vessels were built at leading Chinese shipyards.