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TOP Ships Inc. (NYSE American: TOPS) is an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient ECO tanker vessels that transport crude oil, petroleum products, and bulk liquid chemicals under time charter agreements. The news flow around TOP Ships provides insight into how the company manages its tanker fleet, financing, and corporate structure.
Recent press releases highlight charter contract developments, such as the amendment of the time charter for the Suezmax tanker M/T Eco Oceano with Central Tankers Chartering Inc. at a higher daily rate and a defined five-year term, as well as the three-year extension of the time charter for the MR product tanker M/T Eco Marina Del Ray with Weco Tankers A/S. These announcements show how TOP Ships adjusts contract terms and duration with counterparties, including both affiliated and third-party charterers.
TOP Ships’ news also covers fleet and financing transactions, including the completion of sale and leaseback financing agreements with a major Chinese financier for VLCCs, a Suezmax tanker, and an MR product tanker. Such releases describe bareboat charter periods, hire payments, and purchase obligations or options, along with covenants on leverage and liquidity.
Another recurring theme is corporate actions and strategic initiatives. The company has announced the planned spin-off of two Suezmax tanker vessels into Rubico Inc., a separate Nasdaq-listed entity, and has provided updates on the approval of Rubico’s listing application, the effectiveness of its Form 20-F registration statement, and the distribution and trading dates for Rubico shares. Additional news includes a letter of intent for potential acquisition of residential real estate assets in Dubai and a sale agreement related to a newbuilding mega yacht.
Investors and observers can use this news page to follow TOP Ships’ time charter arrangements, sale-and-leaseback financings, spin-off progress, governance decisions, and other disclosed developments affecting its tanker operations and related segments.
TOP Ships Inc. (NYSE: TOPS) has announced significant time charter extensions for two of its vessels, M/T Eco Yosemite Park and M/T Eco Joshua Park, at improved rates. The 50% owned subsidiaries operating these MR tankers have secured 7-year time charters starting August 1, 2024, with a 12% increase in the daily hire rate to $19,500. This extension is expected to generate approximately $100 million in revenue for the firm period. The charterers retain the option to extend each charter for an additional two years. This development showcases TOP Ships' ability to secure long-term contracts at favorable rates, potentially enhancing its financial stability and revenue streams in the coming years.
TOP Ships Inc. has started a 3-year time charter contract for its product/chemical tanker M/T Eco Marina Del Rey at a strong rate, with a potential revenue backlog of $22.4 million for the firm period and $30.7 million if extended.
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