Castor Maritime Inc. Announces New Charter Agreements
Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM) announced three new time charter contracts for its vessels, enhancing its revenue stream. The M/V Magic Nebula was fixed at $31,750 daily for a minimum of six months. The M/V Magic Moon secured a rate of $30,250 per day for approximately 90 days. Additionally, the M/V Magic Nova will start charters at $32,000 per day, plus a $1.3 million ballast bonus, expected to begin around September 17, 2021. Following recent acquisitions, Castor will own a fleet of 27 vessels with a total capacity of 2.3 million dwt.
- Three new time charters secured for vessels, enhancing revenue stability.
- M/V Magic Nebula charter rate of $31,750/day, boosting cash flow.
- M/V Magic Nova includes a $1.3 million ballast bonus, increasing total earnings.
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LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM), (“Castor”, or the “Company”), a diversified global shipping company, announces that:
The M/V Magic Nebula, a 2010 built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier, has been fixed on a time charter contract at a gross daily charter rate of
The M/V Magic Moon, a 2005 built Panamax dry bulk carrier, has been fixed on a time charter contract at a gross daily charter rate of
The M/V Magic Nova, a 2010 built Panamax dry bulk carrier, has been fixed on a time charter contract at a gross daily charter rate of
About Castor Maritime Inc.
Castor Maritime Inc. is an international provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of oceangoing cargo vessels.
On a fully delivered basis, Castor will own a fleet of 27 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of 2.3 million dwt, consisting of 1 Capesize, 7 Kamsarmax and 11 Panamax dry bulk vessels, as well as 1 Aframax, 5 Aframax/LR2 and 2 MR1 tankers. Where we refer to information on a “fully delivered basis”, we are referring to such information after giving effect to the successful consummation of our recent vessel acquisitions.
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.
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CONTACT DETAILS
For further information please contact:
Petros Panagiotidis
Castor Maritime Inc.
Email: ir@castormaritime.com
Media Contact:
Kevin Karlis
Capital Link
Email: castormaritime@capitallink.com
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