Castor Maritime (NASDAQ: CTRM) contributes Magic Starlight to JV
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Castor Maritime Inc. entered into a joint venture with third-party investors arranged by Fearnley Securities to acquire, own and operate the M/V Magic Starlight, a 2015-built Kamsarmax bulk carrier. The company contributed the vessel in exchange for a 30% equity interest and cash consideration of $18.75 million.
The joint venture financed the acquisition with partner equity and an $11.5 million sustainability-linked senior term loan from a European bank, secured by a first priority mortgage on the vessel and guaranteed by Castor. The transaction was completed on August 6, 2026, and Castor expects to record a net gain of approximately $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2026. Following this transaction, Castor’s fleet comprises 11 vessels totaling 0.9 million dwt, including the Magic Starlight owned through the joint venture.
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Key Figures
Equity stake in joint venture: 30% equity interest
Cash consideration: $18.75 million
Sustainability-linked term loan: $11.5 million
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Equity stake in joint venture
30% equity interest
Equity interest received in the joint venture for contributing M/V Magic Starlight
Cash consideration
$18.75 million
Cash received by Castor Maritime for contributing the vessel to the joint venture
Sustainability-linked term loan
$11.5 million
Senior term loan facility used by the joint venture to help fund the acquisition
Expected net gain
$2.9 million
Approximate gain Castor Maritime expects to record in the third quarter of 2026
Vessel build year
2015
Year the Kamsarmax bulk carrier M/V Magic Starlight was built
Fleet size after transaction
11 vessels
Number of vessels in Castor Maritime’s fleet following the joint venture transaction
Aggregate fleet capacity
0.9 million dwt
Total deadweight tonnage of Castor Maritime’s fleet after the transaction
Key Terms
sustainability-linked senior term loan, first priority mortgage, dry bulk and containership market conditions, forward-looking statements
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sustainability-linked senior term loan financial
"a $11.5 million sustainability-linked senior term loan under a facility"
A sustainability-linked senior term loan is a long-term bank loan that ranks high in repayment priority (senior) and has a fixed repayment schedule (term loan), where the interest rate or fees are tied to the borrower meeting agreed sustainability or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets. Think of it like a mortgage whose interest can go up or down depending on whether the borrower hits specific green or social goals; for investors and lenders this links credit terms to a company’s ESG performance and can affect expected returns and risk.
first priority mortgage financial
"The Facility is secured by, among others, a first priority mortgage"
A first priority mortgage is a loan secured by real estate that has the top legal claim on the property if the borrower defaults, meaning it gets paid before any other debts tied to the same property. For investors, it matters because that top claim lowers the risk of losing money compared with later-ranking loans—similar to standing first in line at a payout; the higher your position, the better your chances of recovering value if the asset is sold.
dry bulk and containership market conditions financial
"dry bulk and containership market conditions and trends, including volatility"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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FAQ
What joint venture did Castor Maritime (CTRM) form involving the M/V Magic Starlight?
Castor Maritime formed a joint venture with third-party investors to acquire, own and operate the M/V Magic Starlight. Castor contributed the vessel and, in return, received a 30% equity interest in the joint venture plus cash consideration, while continuing involvement through its ownership stake.
How much cash did Castor Maritime (CTRM) receive for contributing the M/V Magic Starlight?
Castor Maritime received $18.75 million in cash for contributing the M/V Magic Starlight to the joint venture. This consideration was in addition to a retained 30% equity interest in the joint venture that now owns and operates the 2015-built Kamsarmax bulk carrier vessel.
How was the Magic Starlight joint venture acquisition financed for Castor Maritime (CTRM)?
The joint venture financed the acquisition using partner cash and an $11.5 million sustainability-linked senior term loan from a European bank. The facility is secured by a first priority mortgage over the M/V Magic Starlight and is guaranteed by Castor Maritime, linking financing to sustainability terms.
What financial impact does Castor Maritime (CTRM) expect from the Magic Starlight transaction?
Castor Maritime expects to record a net gain of approximately $2.9 million from the Magic Starlight joint venture transaction. This gain is anticipated to be recognized during the third quarter of 2026, excluding any transaction-related costs, reflecting the accounting outcome of contributing the vessel.
When was the Magic Starlight joint venture transaction completed for Castor Maritime (CTRM)?
The Magic Starlight joint venture transaction was completed on August 6, 2026. Completion occurred upon delivery of the M/V Magic Starlight to the joint venture, at which point the vessel became jointly owned and operated under the new structure with Castor holding a 30% equity interest.
What is Castor Maritime’s (CTRM) fleet size after the Magic Starlight joint venture?
Following the transaction, Castor Maritime’s fleet comprises 11 vessels with an aggregate capacity of 0.9 million dwt. This total includes the M/V Magic Starlight, which is now owned by the joint venture, while Castor participates through its 30% equity stake in that vehicle.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2026
Commission File Number: 001-38802
CASTOR MARITIME INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release issued by Castor Maritime Inc. (the “Company”) on August 7, 2026, announcing the Company’s joint venture and contribution of the M/V Magic Starlight.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: August 7, 2026
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/s/ Petros Panagiotidis
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Petros Panagiotidis
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Castor Maritime Inc. Announces Joint Venture and Contribution of the M/V Magic Starlight
Limassol, Cyprus, August 7, 2026 – Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM), (“Castor” or the “Company”), a diversified
global shipping and energy company, announces that it has entered into an agreement to establish a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”) with third-party investors arranged by Fearnley Securities AS. The
Joint Venture was established to acquire, own and operate the M/V Magic Starlight, a 2015-built Kamsarmax bulk carrier vessel owned by the
Company (the “Vessel”). The Company has contributed the Vessel to the Joint Venture in exchange for a 30% equity interest and cash consideration of $18.75 million.
The Joint Venture funded the acquisition through a combination of cash contributed by its partners and a $11.5 million sustainability-linked senior term loan under a facility (the “Facility”) provided by a European
bank. The Facility is secured by, among others, a first priority mortgage over the M/V Magic Starlight and is guaranteed by the Company. The transaction was completed on August 6, 2026, by delivering the
Vessel to the Joint Venture.
The Company expects to record during the third quarter of 2026, a net gain of approximately $2.9 million from the above-mentioned transaction, excluding any transaction-related costs.
About Castor Maritime Inc.
Castor Maritime Inc. is a diversified global shipping and energy company, with activities directly and indirectly in asset management, vessel ownership, technical and commercial ship management and
energy infrastructure projects.
Following the above-mentioned transaction, the Company’s fleet comprises 11 vessels with an aggregate capacity of 0.9 million dwt, including
the M/V Magic Starlight owned by the Joint Venture. Castor is also the majority shareholder of the Frankfurt-listed asset manager MPC
Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG.
For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.castormaritime.com. Information on our website does not constitute a part of this press release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and
underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. We are including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,”
“forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of
which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management’s examination of current or historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third
parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control,
we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these forward-looking statements, including these expectations, beliefs or projections. In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual
results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward‐looking statements include generally: our business strategy, expected capital spending and other plans and objectives for future operations, dry
bulk and containership market conditions and trends, including volatility in charter rates (particularly for vessels employed in short-term time charters or index linked period time charters), factors affecting supply and demand, fluctuating
vessel values, opportunities for the profitable operations of dry bulk and containership vessels and the strength of world economies, changes in the size and composition of our fleet, our ability to realize the expected benefits from our vessel
acquisitions, our relationships with our current and future service providers and customers, including the ongoing performance of their obligations, dependence on their expertise, the effects of the establishment of any joint ventures, the
effects of our acquisition of MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG, compliance with applicable laws, and any impacts on our reputation due to our association with them, our ability to borrow under existing or future debt agreements or to refinance
our debt on favorable terms and our ability to comply with the covenants contained therein, in particular due to economic, financial or operational reasons, our continued ability to enter into time or voyage charters with existing and new
customers and to re-charter our vessels upon the expiry of the existing charters, changes in our operating and capitalized expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking, insurance costs, costs associated with regulatory compliance, and costs
associated with climate change, our ability to fund future capital expenditures and investments in the acquisition and refurbishment of our vessels (including the amount and nature thereof and the timing of completion thereof, the delivery and
commencement of operations dates, expected downtime and lost revenue), instances of off-hire, due to vessel upgrades and repairs, competition in the shipping and energy infrastructure management business, our ability to identify and develop new
investment projects, our ability to maintain and increase the volume of the assets under our management and therefore our ability to earn fees, the financial performance of our investees over which we do not exercise control, fluctuations in
interest rates and currencies, including the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies, any malfunction or disruption of information technology systems and networks that our operations rely on or any impact of a possible cybersecurity
breach, existing or future disputes, proceedings or litigation, future sales of our securities in the public market and our ability to maintain compliance with applicable listing standards, volatility in our share price, including due to high
volume transactions in our shares by retail investors, potential conflicts of interest involving affiliated entities and/or members of our board of directors, senior management and certain of our service providers that are related parties,
general domestic and international political conditions or events, including armed conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East (including the outbreak of war in Iran and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as
well as any further broadening of the conflict), acts of piracy or maritime aggression, such as recent maritime incidents involving vessels in and around the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, “trade wars”, tariffs, global public health
threats and major outbreaks of disease, changes in seaborne and other transportation, including due to the maritime incidents in and around the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, fluctuating demand for dry bulk and containership vessels and/or
disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, political events, international sanctions, international hostilities and instability, piracy or acts of terrorism, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory
authorities, including changes to environmental regulations applicable to the shipping industry, accidents, the impact of adverse weather and natural disasters and any other factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this
communication, except to the extent required by applicable law. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially
different from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Please see our filings with the SEC for a more complete discussion of these foregoing and other risks and uncertainties. These factors and the other risk factors described in this
press release are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, investors are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
CONTACT DETAILS
For further information please contact:
Investor Relations
Castor Maritime Inc.
Email: ir@castormaritime.com
Media Contact:
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