Euroseas Ltd. Announces 2-year Charter Contract for its Feeder Containership, M/V Monica

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Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) has secured a new time charter contract for its 1,800 teu feeder containership, M/V Monica. The vessel will be chartered for a minimum period of 24 months to a maximum of 26 months at a gross daily rate of $23,500, commencing between late April to mid-May 2025.

The charter is expected to generate approximately $12.1 million in EBITDA over the minimum contracted period. This agreement increases Euroseas' charter coverage to about 94% for 2025 and 58% for 2026. The company's fleet currently consists of 22 container carriers on the water with a total capacity of 67,494 TEU, plus 2 vessels under construction scheduled for delivery in Q4 2027.

Positive

• New charter contract secures $12.1M in EBITDA
• High charter rate of $23,500 per day indicates strong market conditions
• Increased charter coverage provides stable revenue visibility (94% for 2025, 58% for 2026)
• Contract with top-tier charterer enhances reliability of earnings

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• None.

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Maritime Financial Analyst

Euroseas' new charter for M/V Monica represents a significant financial win in the current containership market. The $23,500 daily rate marks a 46.9% increase from the vessel's previous $16,000 rate - demonstrating robust demand for feeder vessels despite broader economic concerns.

This 2-year contract delivers three key benefits: immediate revenue enhancement, strong forward visibility, and risk mitigation. The projected $12.1 million EBITDA contribution from just this single vessel is substantial relative to Euroseas' $196 million market cap. More importantly, securing 94% charter coverage for 2025 and 58% for 2026 provides exceptional earnings predictability in a historically volatile sector.

Particularly noteworthy is management's strategic fleet positioning. While the sector faces looming newbuild deliveries that could pressure rates, Euroseas has locked in favorable terms with "top-tier" charterers, suggesting quality counterparty risk. The board's decision to secure medium-term contracts rather than chase potentially higher spot rates shows prudent risk management in a market where " supply" is clearly benefiting vessel owners.

This fixture reinforces Euroseas' reliable cash flow generation capacity, supporting both its asset growth strategy and potential shareholder returns, while demonstrating management's ability to capitalize on the current favorable rate environment despite macro uncertainties.

ATHENS, Greece, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 1,800 teu feeder containership, M/V Monica for a minimum period of 24 to a maximum period of 26 months, at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $23,500. The new charter period is expected to commence around the end of April to mid-May 2025.

Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented: “We are very pleased to announce a new time charter contract for our feeder containership, M/V Monica, with a top-tier charterer for 24-26 months at a profitable rate of $23,500. Despite the various macro-economic uncertainties, this fixture highlights the continued strength of the containership charter market, with both periods and rates remaining at very healthy levels, as operators look to secure their requirements in an environment with very limited supply. This charter is expected to generate approximately $12.1 million in EBITDA over the minimum contracted period and increase our charter coverage for 2025 to about 94%, and for 2026 to about 58%, respectively.”

Fleet Profile:

After the charter of M/V Monica, and after the previously announced spin-off of three of the Company’s subsidiaries into a separate company, Euroholdings Ltd., which received approval for its listing on the NASDAQ exchange, the Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:

Name	Type	Dwt	TEU	Year Built	Employment (*)	TCE Rate ($/day)
Container Carriers
MARCOS V(+)	Intermediate	72,968	6,350	2005	TC until Oct-25	$15,000
SYNERGY BUSAN(*)	Intermediate	50,726	4,253	2009	TC until Dec-27	$35,500
SYNERGY ANTWERP(+)(*)	Intermediate	50,726	4,253	2008	TC until May-25 then until May-28	$26,500 $35,500
SYNERGY OAKLAND(*)	Intermediate	50,787	4,253	2009	TC until May-26	$42,000
SYNERGY KEELUNG(+)(*)	Intermediate	50,969	4,253	2009	TC until Jun-25 then until Jun-28	$23,000 $35,500
EMMANUEL P(+)	Intermediate	50,796	4,250	2005	TC until Aug-25	$21,000
RENA P(+)	Intermediate	50,796	4,250	2007	TC until Aug-25 then until Aug-28	$21,000 $35,500
EM KEA(*)	Feeder	42,165	3,100	2007	TC until May-26	$19,000
GREGOS(*)	Feeder	37,237	2,800	2023	TC until Apr-26	$48,000
TERATAKI(*)	Feeder	37,237	2,800	2023	TC until Jul-26	$48,000
TENDER SOUL(*)	Feeder	37,237	2,800	2024	TC until Oct-27	$32,000
LEONIDAS Z(*)	Feeder	37,237	2,800	2024	TC until Mar-26	$20,000
DEAR PANEL	Feeder	37,237	2,800	2025	TC until Nov-27	$32,000
SYMEON P	Feeder	37,237	2,800	2025	TC until Nov-27	$32,000
EVRIDIKI G(*)	Feeder	34,677	2,556	2001	TC until Apr-26	$29,500
EM CORFU(*)	Feeder	34,654	2,556	2001	TC until Aug-26	$28,000
STEPHANIA K(*)	Feeder	22,262	1,800	2024	TC until May-26	$22,000
MONICA(+)	Feeder	22,262	1,800	2024	TC-until May-25 then until May-27	$16,000
PEPI STAR(*)	Feeder	22,262	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	23,357	1,740	2006	TC until Sep-25	$20,000
EM HYDRA(*)	Feeder	23,351	1,740	2005	TC until May-25 then until May-27	$13,000 $19,000
Total Container Carriers on the Water	22	849,404	67,494

Vessels under construction	Type	Dwt	TEU	To be delivered	Employment	TCE Rate ($/day)
ELENA (H1711)	Intermediate	55,200	4,300	Q4 2027
NIKITAS G (H1712)	Intermediate	55,200	4,300	Q4 2027
Total under construction	2	110,400	8,600

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%)

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 140 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. 

Following the completion of the spin-off of three of the Company’s subsidiaries into Euroholdings Ltd., Euroseas will have a fleet of 22 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 22 containerships will have a cargo capacity of 67,494 teu. After the delivery of the two intermediate containership newbuildings in 2027, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 24 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 76,094 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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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 is the new charter rate for Euroseas' M/V Monica vessel (ESEA)?

The M/V Monica secured a daily charter rate of $23,500 for 24-26 months starting April-May 2025.

How much EBITDA will ESEA generate from the M/V Monica charter contract?

The charter is expected to generate approximately $12.1 million in EBITDA over the minimum contracted period.

What is Euroseas' (ESEA) charter coverage for 2025 and 2026?

After this charter, Euroseas has approximately 94% charter coverage for 2025 and 58% for 2026.

How many vessels does Euroseas (ESEA) currently operate?

Euroseas operates 22 container carriers with 67,494 TEU capacity, plus 2 vessels under construction for Q4 2027 delivery.