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Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) secures 2-year Spetses charter at $21,500

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Euroseas Ltd. has secured a new time charter for its 2007-built 1,740 TEU feeder containership Spetses for a minimum of 22 to a maximum of 24 months at a gross daily rate of $21,500. The new charter starts on April 12, 2026, in direct continuation of the current contract and represents a daily increase of over $3,000 versus the vessel’s existing rate.

The company expects the Spetses charter to generate about $8.9 million of EBITDA over the minimum contracted period and states that it raises charter coverage to about 87% for 2026, 71% for 2027, and 41% for 2028. Euroseas currently operates 21 container vessels with total capacity of 61,144 TEU, and after four new intermediate containership deliveries in 2027–2028, the fleet is projected to reach 25 vessels with 79,080 TEU of capacity.

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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 February 2026

Commission File Number: 001-33283

 

EUROSEAS LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

4 Messogiou & Evropis Street

151 24 Maroussi, Greece

(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.


Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]








INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT


Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 1 is a copy of the press release issued by Euroseas Ltd. (the “Company”) on February 11, 2026: Euroseas Ltd. Announces 2-Year Charter Contract Extension for its Feeder Containership, EM Spetses.


This Report on Form 6-K (which includes Exhibit 1), except for the paragraph in Exhibit 1 beginning with “Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented:” is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-268708) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on December 7, 2022 and the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-269066) filed with the Commission on December 29, 2022.










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.


 

 

 

 

 

EUROSEAS LTD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: February 11, 2026

By:

/s/ Aristides J. Pittas

 

 

Name:

Aristides J. Pittas

 

 

Title:

President

 










Exhibit 1

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Euroseas Ltd. Announces 2-Year Charter Contract Extension for its Feeder Containership, EM Spetses



Maroussi, Athens, Greece – February 11, 2026 – Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today a new time charter contract for its 2007-built 1,740 teu feeder containership, EM Spetses, for a minimum period of 22 to a maximum period of 24 months, at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $21,500. The new charter period will commence on April 12, 2026, in direct continuation of its present charter, and represents a daily increase of over $3,000 over the vessel’s current rate.


Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas, commented: “We are very pleased to that we have extended the time charter contract for our 2007-built EM Spetses with a top-class charterer, in direct continuation of its present charter, for 22-24 months at a profitable rate of $21,500. This fixture highlights that despite the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays, activity across the feeder segment remains firm, as operators move to secure their requirements amid a tight container chartering market with very limited tonnage availability. The charter is expected to generate about $8.9 million of EBITDA over the minimum contracted period and increases our charter coverage for 2026, 2027, and 2028 to about 87%, 71% and 41% respectively.”






Fleet Profile:

The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is currently as follows:


Name

Type

Dwt

TEU

Year Built

Employment (*)


TCE Rate ($/day)


Container Carriers

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYNERGY BUSAN(*)

Intermediate

50,727

4,253

2009

TC until Dec-27

$35,500

SYNERGY ANTWERP(*)

Intermediate

50,727

4,253

2008

TC until May-28

$35,500

SYNERGY OAKLAND(*)

Intermediate

50,788

4,253

2009

TC until May-26

Then until Mar-2029

$42,000

$33,500

SYNERGY KEELUNG(*)

Intermediate

50,697

4,253

2009

TC until Jun-28

$35,500

EMMANUEL P(*)

Intermediate

50,796

4,250

2005

TC until Sep-28

$38,000

RENA P(*)

Intermediate

50,765

4,250

2007

TC until Aug-28

$35,500

EM KEA(*)

Feeder

42,165

3,100

2007

TC until May-26

$19,000

GREGOS(*)

Feeder

38,733

2,800

2023

TC until Apr-26

Then until Mar-29

$48,000

$30,000

TERATAKI(*)

Feeder

38,733

2,800

2023

TC until Jul-26

Then until Jun-29

$48,000

$30,000

TENDER SOUL(*)

Feeder

38,733

2,800

2024

TC until Oct-27

$32,000

LEONIDAS Z(*)

Feeder

38,733

2,800

2024

TC until Mar-26

Then until Feb-29

$20,000

$30,000

DEAR PANEL

Feeder

38,733

2,800

2025

TC until Nov-27

$32,000

SYMEON P

Feeder

38,733

2,800

2025

TC until Nov-27

$32,000

EVRIDIKI G(*)

Feeder

34,654

2,556

2001

TC until Apr-26

$29,500

EM CORFU(*)

Feeder

34,649

2,556

2001

TC until Aug-26

$28,000

STEPHANIA K(*)

Feeder

22,563

1,800

2024

TC until May-26

$22,000

MONICA(*)

Feeder

22,563

1,800

2024

TC until May-27

$23,500

PEPI STAR(*)

Feeder

22,563

1,800

2024

TC until Jun-26

$24,250

EM SPETSES(+)(*)

Feeder

23,224

1,740

2007

TC until Apr-26

then until Feb-28

$18,100

$21,500

JONATHAN P(*)

Feeder

23,732

1,740

2006

TC until Oct-26

$25,000

EM HYDRA(*)

Feeder

23,351

1,740

2005

TC until May-27

$19,000


Total Container Carriers on the Water

21

786,362

61,144

 

 

 


Vessels under construction

Type

Dwt

TEU

To be delivered

Employment

TCE Rate ($/day)

ELENA (H1711) (**)

Intermediate

56,266

4,484

Q3 2027

TC until Jun-31

$35,500

NIKITAS G (H1712) (**)

Intermediate

56,266

4,484

Q4 2027

TC until Sep-31

$35,500

YZJ2024-1768 (**)

Intermediate

56,266

4,484

Q1 2028

TC until Feb-32

$35,500

YZJ2024-1769 (**)

Intermediate

56,266

4,484

Q2 2028

TC until Apr-32

$35,500

Total under construction

4

225,063

17,936

 

 

 


Notes:  

(*)TC denotes time charter. Charter duration indicates the earliest redelivery date; all dates listed are the earliest redelivery dates under each TC unless the contract rate is lower than the current market rate in which cases the latest redelivery date is assumed; vessels with the latest redelivery date shown are marked by (+).

(**) The charterer has the option until Nov-2026 to extend the charters by one year with the rate for the five-year period becoming $32,500/day.


About Euroseas Ltd.


Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 150 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA. 


Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas' operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements. 


The Company has a fleet of 21 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 6 Intermediate containerships with a cargo capacity of 61,144 teu. After the delivery of four intermediate containership newbuildings in 2027 and 2028, respectively, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 25 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 79,080 teu.



Forward Looking Statement


This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company's growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for containerships, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. 


Visit our website www.euroseas.gr


Company Contact

Investor Relations / Financial Media

Tasos Aslidis

Chief Financial Officer

Euroseas Ltd.

11 Canterbury Lane,

Watchung, NJ 07069

Tel. (908) 301-9091

E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr

Nicolas Bornozis

Markella Kara

Capital Link, Inc.

230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540

New York, NY 10169

Tel. (212) 661-7566

E-mail: euroseas@capitallink.com







FAQ

What charter contract did Euroseas (ESEA) announce for the Spetses?

Euroseas agreed a new time charter for the 1,740 TEU feeder containership Spetses. The contract runs 22 to 24 months at the charterer’s option, starting April 12, 2026, at a gross daily rate of $21,500 in direct continuation of its current charter.

How does the new Spetses charter rate compare to its current rate?

The new Spetses charter is set at a gross daily rate of $21,500. This represents a daily increase of over $3,000 compared with the vessel’s current charter rate, indicating a meaningfully higher contracted earning level for this specific feeder containership over the new charter period.

What EBITDA does Euroseas expect from the new Spetses charter?

Euroseas expects the new time charter for Spetses to generate about $8.9 million of EBITDA over the minimum contracted period. This estimate is tied to the 22‑month minimum charter at the $21,500 gross daily rate, as disclosed in the company’s announcement.

How does the Spetses charter affect Euroseas’ charter coverage through 2028?

The company states that the Spetses charter increases its charter coverage to about 87% for 2026, 71% for 2027, and 41% for 2028. These figures indicate the proportion of fleet capacity expected to be employed under existing charters during those specific calendar years.

What is the current size of Euroseas’ container fleet and TEU capacity?

Euroseas currently operates a fleet of 21 container vessels, consisting of 15 feeder and 6 intermediate containerships. These vessels provide an aggregate cargo capacity of 61,144 TEU, according to the company’s fleet profile information included with the charter announcement.

How will Euroseas’ fleet change after its newbuildings are delivered?

The company plans four intermediate containership newbuildings delivering in 2027 and 2028. After these deliveries, Euroseas expects its fleet to grow to 25 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 79,080 TEU, reflecting the additional capacity from these larger new ships.
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