Castor Maritime (NASDAQ: CTRM) plans 2026 AGM, director and auditor vote
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Castor Maritime Inc. scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for September 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. local time at its offices in Limassol, Cyprus. The record date for determining holders entitled to receive notice and vote is July 17, 2026, and common and Series B Preferred shareholders will vote together as a single class.
As of the record date, 9,662,354 common shares and 12,000 Series B Preferred Shares were outstanding; each common share carries one vote and each Series B Preferred Share carries 100,000 votes on the proposals. Shareholders will vote on electing founder and current Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Petros Panagiotidis as Class C director, and on ratifying Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The company also describes its diversified shipping and energy operations, including a fleet of 11 vessels totaling 0.9 million dwt, and provides extensive forward-looking statement and risk disclosures covering market conditions, financing, regulation and geopolitical events.
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Key Figures
AGM Date and Time: September 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. local time
Record Date: July 17, 2026
Common Shares Outstanding: 9,662,354 shares
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AGM Date and Time
September 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. local time
Scheduled date and time of the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Record Date
July 17, 2026
Date for determining shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at the meeting
Common Shares Outstanding
9,662,354 shares
Common shares issued and outstanding as of the record date
Series B Preferred Shares Outstanding
12,000 shares
Series B Preferred Shares issued and outstanding as of the record date
Votes per Common Share
1 vote per share
Each common share entitles the holder to one vote on the proposals
Votes per Series B Preferred Share
100,000 votes per share
Each Series B Preferred Share entitles the holder to 100,000 votes on the proposals
Fleet Size
11 vessels
Number of vessels owned by Castor Maritime Inc.
Fleet Capacity
0.9 million dwt
Aggregate deadweight tonnage of the company’s fleet
Key Terms
Series B Preferred Shares, plurality of the votes cast, broker non-votes, forward-looking statements, +2 more
6 terms
plurality of the votes cast regulatory
"Approval of Proposal One will require the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast"
broker non-votes regulatory
"Abstentions (including broker non-votes) will not be considered affirmative votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Matters discussed in this press release may constitute 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.
safe harbor provisions regulatory
"covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A"
Safe harbor provisions are rules or legal protections that shield companies or individuals from certain penalties or liabilities when they follow specific guidelines or procedures. They provide a sense of security, encouraging compliance and innovation by reducing the fear of legal repercussions if they act in good faith. For investors, these provisions help ensure that companies are transparent and accountable without the risk of unfair punishment for honest mistakes.
quorum regulatory
"representing at least one-third of the total number of votes eligible to be cast shall be a quorum"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
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FAQ
When and where will Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM) hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting?
The 2026 Annual General Meeting of Castor Maritime Inc. will be held on September 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time, at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus.
What is the record date for voting at Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM)’s 2026 Annual General Meeting?
The record date for voting eligibility is July 17, 2026. Only holders of Castor Maritime’s common shares and Series B Preferred Shares of record at the close of business on that date are entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting.
What vote is required to approve the proposals at Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM)’s 2026 AGM?
Proposal One, election of the Class C director, requires a plurality of the votes cast. Proposal Two, ratification of Deloitte as auditors, requires the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast by shareholders voting in person or by proxy at the meeting.
What is the quorum requirement for Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM)’s 2026 Annual General Meeting?
A quorum requires one or more shareholders, present in person or by proxy, representing at least one-third of the total number of votes eligible to be cast by holders of shares issued, outstanding and entitled to vote at the meeting.
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 July 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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Form 20-F ☒
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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 July 20, 2026, announcing the date of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.2 are the proxy materials for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company.
Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.3 is the proxy card for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company.
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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CASTOR MARITIME INC.
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Dated: July 20, 2026
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By:
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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 the Date of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Limassol, Cyprus, July 20, 2026 – Castor
Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM), (“Castor” or the “Company”), a diversified global shipping and energy company, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has scheduled the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the
"Meeting") to be held on September 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus. The Board has fixed a record date of July 17, 2026 (the "Record Date") for the
determination of the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
The Company’s Notice of the Meeting and Proxy Statement will be mailed on or around July 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the Record Date and will be furnished to
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") and available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov. The proxy material will also be available on the Company’s website at www.castormaritime.com.
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.
Castor owns a fleet of 11 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of 0.9 million dwt. 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 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:
Kevin Karlis
Capital Link
Email: castormaritime@capitallink.com
Exhibit 99.2
July 20, 2026
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF CASTOR MARITIME INC.
Enclosed is a Notice of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Castor Maritime Inc. (the “Company”), Proxy Statement and related materials. The Meeting will be held at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou
Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus, on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. local time.
At this Meeting, shareholders of the Company will consider and vote upon proposals:
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To elect one Class C Director to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Proposal One”);
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To ratify the appointment of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year of 2026 (“Proposal Two”); and
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To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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Only holders of record of the Company’s common shares, par value $0.001 per share, (the “Common Shares”) and of the Company’s Series B Preferred Shares, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Shares” and,
together with the Common Shares, the “Shares”) at the close of business on July 17, 2026 will be entitled to vote at the Meeting. Each Common Share then held entitles the holder thereof to one (1) vote and each Series B Preferred Share entitles the
holder thereof to one hundred thousand (100,000) votes on the Proposals. The holders of the Common Shares and the Series B Preferred Shares will vote together on the Proposals as a single class.
Adoption of Proposal One requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast by shareholders entitled to vote at the Meeting. Adoption of Proposal Two requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes
cast by shareholders entitled to vote and voting in person or by proxy at the Meeting. You are cordially invited to attend the Meeting in person. If you attend the Meeting, you may revoke your proxy and vote your shares in person.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO VOTE. WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE POSTAGE IF MAILED IN
THE UNITED STATES. THE VOTE OF EVERY SHAREHOLDER IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR COOPERATION IN RETURNING YOUR EXECUTED PROXY PROMPTLY WILL BE APPRECIATED. ANY SIGNED PROXY RETURNED AND NOT COMPLETED WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF ALL THE PROPOSALS PRESENTED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
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Sincerely,
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Petros Panagiotidis
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Castor Maritime Inc. (the “Company”) will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time on September 11, 2026, at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou
Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus, for the following purposes, which are described in more detail in the accompanying Proxy Statement:
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To elect one Class C Director to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Proposal One”);
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To ratify the appointment of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year of 2026 (“Proposal Two”); and
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To transact other such business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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The Board of Directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on July 17, 2026, as the record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any
adjournment or postponement thereof.
Only holders of record of the Company’s common shares, par value $0.001 per share, (the “Common Shares”) and the Company’s Series B Preferred Shares, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Shares” and,
together with the Common Shares, the “Shares”) at the close of business on July 17, 2026 will be entitled to vote at the Meeting. Each Common Share then held entitles the holder thereof to one (1) vote and each Series B Preferred Share then held
entitles the holder thereof to one hundred thousand (100,000) votes on the Proposals. The holders of the Common Shares and the Series B Preferred Shares will vote on the Proposals as a single class.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO VOTE. WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE POSTAGE IF MAILED IN
THE UNITED STATES. THE VOTE OF EVERY SHAREHOLDER IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR COOPERATION IN RETURNING YOUR EXECUTED PROXY PROMPTLY WILL BE APPRECIATED. ANY SIGNED PROXY RETURNED AND NOT COMPLETED WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF ALL THE PROPOSALS PRESENTED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
All shareholders must present a form of personal photo identification in order to be admitted to the Meeting. In addition, if your Shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or other nominee and you wish to attend
the Meeting, you must bring an account statement or letter from the broker, bank or other nominee indicating that you were the owner of the Shares at the close of business on July 17, 2026.
If you attend the Meeting, you may revoke your proxy and vote in person.
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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Petros Panagiotidis
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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July 20, 2026
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PROXY STATEMENT FOR
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
INFORMATION CONCERNING SOLICITATION AND VOTING
GENERAL
The enclosed proxy is solicited on behalf of the board of directors of Castor Maritime Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation (the “Company”), for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at 223 Christodoulou
Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus, at 6:00 p.m. local time on September 11, 2026, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof (the “Meeting”), for the purposes set forth herein and in the accompanying Notice of Annual
Meeting of Shareholders. This Proxy Statement and the accompanying form of proxy are expected to be mailed on or about July 20, 2026, to shareholders of the Company entitled to vote at the Meeting.
VOTING RIGHTS AND OUTSTANDING SHARES
The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has fixed the close of business on July 17, 2026 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to
vote at the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. As of the Record Date, the Company had issued and outstanding 9,662,354 common shares, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Shares”), and 12,000 shares of Series B Preferred Shares,
par value $0.001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Shares” and, together with the Common Shares, the “Shares”). Each Common Share held as of the Record Date entitles the holder thereof to one (1) vote and each Series B Preferred Share entitles the
holder thereof to one hundred thousand (100,000) votes on the Proposals (as defined below). The holders of the Common Shares and the Series B Preferred Shares shall vote on the Proposals (as defined below) as a single class. One or more shareholders,
present in person or by proxy, representing at least one-third of the total number of votes eligible to be cast by holders of Shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Meeting shall be a quorum for the purposes of the Meeting. The
Shares represented by any proxy in the enclosed form will be voted in accordance with the instructions given on the proxy if the proxy is properly executed and is received by the Company prior to the close of voting at the Meeting. Any proxies
returned without instructions will be voted FOR the proposals set forth on the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proposals”).
In the event that a quorum is not present at the Meeting, the majority of Shares present at the Meeting in person or by proxy shall have the power to adjourn the Meeting. If the Meeting is adjourned for reasons other
than a lack of quorum, no further notice of the adjourned Meeting will be required other than announcement at the Meeting in order to permit further solicitation of proxies; provided, that notice shall be
given to each shareholder of record if the Board subsequently fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.
REVOCABILITY OF PROXIES
A shareholder giving a proxy may revoke it at any time before it is exercised. A proxy may be revoked by filing with the Secretary of the Company at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036
Limassol, Cyprus, a written notice of revocation by a duly executed proxy bearing a later date, or by attending the Meeting and voting in person.
PROPOSAL ONE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Board consists of three directors. As provided in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, the Board has been divided into three classes and each director is elected to serve for a three-year term.
Directors elected to the Board serve until the third succeeding annual meeting of shareholders after their election or until a director’s successor is duly elected. The term of the director in Class C expires at the Meeting. The term of the director
in Class A is expected to expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the term of the director in Class B is expected to expire at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The Board has nominated Petros Panagiotidis, currently serving as Class C Director and whose term expires at the Meeting, or whenever his successor is duly elected, for election as a Class C Director.
Unless the proxy is marked to indicate that such authorization is expressly withheld, the person named in the enclosed proxy intends to vote the shares authorized thereby FOR the election of the following nominee. It is
expected that the nominee will be able to serve, but if before the election it develops that the nominee is unavailable, the person named in the accompanying proxy will vote for the election of such substitute nominee as the current Board may
recommend.
Nominee for Election to the Company’s Board
Information concerning the nominee for director of the Company is set forth below:
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Petros Panagiotidis
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Director
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Petros Panagiotidis is the founder of the Company. He has been serving as the Chairman of our Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer since the Company’s inception in 2017, and he played
a key role in the Company’s successful listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market in February 2019. With his expertise in shipping and extensive experience in capital markets, he navigates the Company’s strategic path and overall management, driving
operational excellence and ensuring sustainable growth. Additionally, Mr. Panagiotidis holds the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the Nasdaq-listed company Toro Corp., since March 2023. He also holds the same positions at Robin
Energy Ltd., another Nasdaq-listed company, since April 2025. Mr. Panagiotidis holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Mathematics from Fordham University and a Master’s degree in Management and Systems from New York University. In
2023, Mr. Panagiotidis received the Lloyd’s List Next Generation Shipping Award in recognition for his achievements within the maritime sector.
Required Vote. Approval of Proposal One will require the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast by shareholders entitled to vote at the Meeting.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED DIRECTOR. UNLESS REVOKED AS PROVIDED ABOVE, PROXIES RECEIVED BY MANAGEMENT WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF SUCH PROPOSED DIRECTOR UNLESS A CONTRARY
VOTE IS SPECIFIED.
PROPOSAL TWO
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board is submitting for ratification at the Meeting the appointment of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants
S.A. (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Deloitte has advised the Company that it does not have any direct or indirect financial interest in the Company, nor has such firm had any such interest in connection with the Company other than in its capacity as the
Company’s independent auditors.
All services rendered by the independent auditors are subject to review by the Audit Committee.
Required Vote. Approval of Proposal Two will require the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast by shareholders entitled to vote and voting in person or by proxy at
the Meeting.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS S.A. AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026.
UNLESS REVOKED AS PROVIDED ABOVE, PROXIES RECEIVED BY MANAGEMENT WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF SUCH APPROVAL UNLESS A CONTRARY VOTE IS SPECIFIED.
SOLICITATION
The cost of preparing and soliciting proxies will be borne by the Company. Solicitation will be made primarily by mail, but shareholders may be solicited by telephone, e-mail, or personal contact.
EFFECT OF ABSTENTIONS
Abstentions (including broker non-votes) will not be considered affirmative votes for Proposals One and Two.
OTHER MATTERS
No other matters are expected to be presented for action at the Meeting. Should any additional matter come before the Meeting, it is intended that proxies in the accompanying form will be voted in accordance with the
judgment of the person or persons named in the proxy.
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The Company’s latest annual report to shareholders on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”) and this Proxy Statement are available on the Company’s website at www.castormaritime.com. Websites
included in this document are included for reference only and the information contained in, or available through, these websites does not form a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this document. Upon request, and without charge, the
Company will furnish each person to whom this Proxy Statement is delivered with a copy of the Annual Report. To request a copy, please call Castor Maritime Inc. at (+357) 25-357-767, or write to Mr. Petros Panagiotidis at Castor Maritime Inc., 223
Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus.
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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July 20, 2026
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Exhibit 99.3
SCAN TO VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE CASTOR MARITIME INC. 223 CHRISTODOULOU CHATZIPAVLOU STREET HAWAII ROYAL GARDENS 3036 LIMASSOL,
CYPRUS VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information. Vote by 11:59 P.M. ET on September 10, 2026. Have your proxy card in hand
when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in
mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via e-mail or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above to vote using the
Internet and, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years. VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903 Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions. Vote by 11:59 P.M. ET on
September 10, 2026. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions. VOTE BY MAIL Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o
Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717. TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS: T02190-P55010 THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED. CASTOR MARITIME INC. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the
nominee listed in proposal 1: 1. THE ELECTION OF CLASS C DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE 2029 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS: Nominee: 1a. Petros Panagiotidis The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposal 2: 2. KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR
RECORDS DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY To approve the appointment of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year of 2026. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournment thereof. Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders
must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer. Date Signature (Joint Owners) For Against Abstain ! ! ! ! ! ! Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The Notice and Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com T02191-P55010 CASTOR MARITIME INC. Proxy for Annual Meeting of Shareholders on September 11, 2026 Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors The undersigned hereby appoints
Petros Panagiotidis with full power of substitution and power to act alone, as proxy to vote all of the common shares which the undersigned would be entitled to vote if personally present and acting at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Castor
Maritime Inc., to be held at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus, on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. local time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. This proxy, when properly executed,
will be voted in the manner directed herein. If no such direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. Continued and to be signed on reverse side