Euroseas (ESEA) Orders Two 4,300 TEU Eco Containerships at $59.25M Each
Euroseas Ltd. ordered two additional 4,300 TEU eco intermediate containerships to be built at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding in China for approximately $59.25 million each.
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Euroseas Ltd. ordered two additional 4,300 TEU eco intermediate containerships to be built at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding in China for approximately $59.25 million each. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in March and May 2028 and will be financed with a combination of debt and equity. The company said these two ships are sisterships to vessels ordered in October 2024 and called the segment attractive due to a low orderbook and an ageing fleet. Euroseas reports a current fleet of 22 vessels (67,494 TEU) and expects the fleet to grow to 25 vessels (78,344 TEU) after the sale of M/V Marcos V and delivery of four intermediate newbuildings in 2027–2028. The release lists a TCE rate of $38,000/day for container carriers and includes standard forward-looking disclaimers.
Positive
- Ordered two 4,300 TEU eco-efficient containerships, expanding modern fleet capacity
- Each vessel priced at approximately $59.25 million, indicating clear transaction terms
- Delivery schedule provided (March and May 2028), offering visibility on fleet additions
- Fleet expected to increase from 22 to 25 vessels, raising total carrying capacity to 78,344 TEU
- Management highlights low orderbook and ageing fleet in this segment, implying potential market tailwinds
Negative
- Financing will use debt and equity but terms are not disclosed, creating uncertainty on leverage and dilution
- No detail on charter coverage for the newbuilds or committed employment beyond general statements
- Forward-looking statements and risks noted without quantifying potential impacts if market conditions change
Insights
TL;DR: Euroseas expands its eco-friendly intermediate containership fleet with two 4,300 TEU sisterships, reinforcing a focused growth strategy.
Ordering two 4,300 TEU eco-design ships signals management's continued commitment to modernizing capacity in a segment they describe as undersupplied. The vessels' delivery timeline (March and May 2028) aligns with previously announced newbuilds, producing a consolidated fleet expansion to 25 ships and nearly 78,344 TEU of capacity post-deliveries. The stated $59.25 million per unit price is within typical mid-size newbuilding ranges and suggests predictable yard pricing risk. The emphasis on fuel-efficient designs responds to operational cost and regulatory pressures, potentially improving utilization and charter prospects relative to older tonnage.
TL;DR: Fleet growth is capital intensive; financing via debt and equity raises execution and dilution considerations for stakeholders.
The plan to finance each newbuilding with a mix of debt and equity is disclosed but not detailed, so implications for leverage, interest expense, or shareholder dilution are unclear. The company cites existing charter coverage for the near term, which may mitigate short-term revenue risk from the deliveries. The press release includes customary forward-looking disclaimers; absent specifics on financing terms, mortgage covenants, or timing of equity raises, investors cannot fully assess funding risk or timetable.
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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 August 2025
Commission File Number: 001-33283
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EUROSEAS LTD. |
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4 Messogiou & Evropis Street |
151 24 Maroussi, Greece |
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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 August 25, 2025: Euroseas Ltd. Announces Order for the Construction of Two Additional 4,300 TEU Containerships.
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.
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Dated: August 25, 2025 | By: | /s/ Aristides J. Pittas |
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| Name: | Aristides J. Pittas |
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| Title: | President |
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Exhibit 1
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Euroseas Ltd. Announces Order for the Construction of Two Additional 4,300 TEU Containerships
Maroussi, Athens, Greece – August 25, 2025 – 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 that it has signed a contract for the construction of two additional modern fuel-efficient 4,300 teu container vessels to be built at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding CO., in China. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered in March and May of 2028. The total consideration for each of these two newbuilding contracts is approximately $59.25 million and will be financed with a combination of debt and equity.
Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented: “We are very pleased to announce the ordering of two additional 4,300 teu containership vessels, sisterships to the two we ordered in October of 2024. We are committed to growing and modernizing our fleet and believe that investing in eco intermediate-sized containerships, a segment with a low orderbook and an ageing existing fleet, represents a sound investment strategy. This ensures that we are well-positioned to capitalize on future market opportunities and continue creating long-term value for our shareholders beyond the next few years, which are already secured through our current charter arrangements.”
Fleet Profile:
The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is currently as follows:
Name | Type | Dwt | TEU | Year Built | Employment (*) | TCE Rate ($/day) |
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MARCOS V(+)(***) | Intermediate | 72,968 | 6,350 | 2005 | TC until Oct-25 | $15,000 |
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 | $42,000 |
SYNERGY KEELUNG(*) | Intermediate | 50,697 | 4,253 | 2009 | TC until Jun-28 | $35,500 |
EMMANUEL P(*) | Intermediate | 50,796 | 4,250 | 2005 | In Drydock, passing her special survey then 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 | $48,000 |
TERATAKI(*) | Feeder | 38,733 | 2,800 | 2023 | TC until Jul-26 | $48,000 |
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 | $20,000 |
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 Feb-26 | $18,100 |
JONATHAN P(*) | Feeder | 23,732 | 1,740 | 2006 | TC until Nov-25 | $20,000 |
EM HYDRA(*) | Feeder | 23,351 | 1,740 | 2005 | TC until May-27 | $19,000 |
Total Container Carriers on the Water | 22 | 859,330 | 67,494 |
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Vessels under construction | Type | Dwt | TEU | To be delivered | Employment | TCE Rate ($/day) |
ELENA (H1711) | Intermediate | 55,200 | 4,300 | Q4 2027 |
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NIKITAS G (H1712) | Intermediate | 55,200 | 4,300 | Q4 2027 |
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YZJ2024-1768 | Intermediate | 55,200 | 4,300 | Q1 2028 |
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YZJ2024-1769 | Intermediate | 55,200 | 4,300 | Q2 2028 |
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Total under construction | 4 | 220,800 | 17,200 |
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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 (+).
(**) Rate is net of commissions (which are typically 5-6.25%)
(***) The vessel is sold and is expected to be delivered to its new owners in the fourth quarter of 2025
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 22 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships with a cargo capacity of 67,494 teu. After the sale of M/V Marcos V and the delivery of the four intermediate containership newbuildings in 2027 and 2028, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 25 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 78,344 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.
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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 |