Euroseas Ltd. Announces the Sale of 5,610 teu Container Vessel, built in 2001

Rhea-AI Summary

Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) announced the sale of its containership M/V Akinada Bridge for $14.2 million, expected to be delivered in January 2023. After this transaction, the company's fleet comprises 17 vessels, including intermediate and feeder container carriers, with a total TEU capacity of 53,261. The company has ongoing time charters, with daily TCE rates ranging from $14,500 to $65,000. Additionally, Euroseas has several feeders under construction, scheduled for delivery from Q1 2023 through Q4 2024, boasting competitive TCE rates of $48,000.

Positive

• Sale of M/V Akinada Bridge for $14.2 million enhances liquidity.
• Total fleet now includes 17 vessels with increased TEU capacity of 53,261.
• Strong TCE rates for existing vessels, up to $65,000 per day.
• Ongoing contracts securing revenue from charters until 2026.

Negative

• None.

ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today that it has agreed to sell M/V Akinada Bridge, a 5,610 teu intermediate containership vessel built in 2001, at a gross price of $14.2 million. The vessel is expected to be delivered to its buyers in the beginning of January 2023.

Fleet Profile

After the sale of M/V “Akinada Bridge”, the Euroseas Ltd. fleet and employment profile will be as follows:

Name	Type	Dwt	TEU	Year Built	Employment(*)	TCE Rate ($/day)
Container Carriers
MARCOS V	Intermediate	72,968	6,350	2005	TC until Dec-24	$42,200
					plus 12 months option	option $15,000
SYNERGY BUSAN(*)	Intermediate	50,726	4,253	2009	TC until Aug-24	$25,000
SYNERGY ANTWERP(+)	Intermediate	50,726	4,253	2008	TC until Dec-23	$18,000
SYNERGY OAKLAND(*)	Intermediate	50,787	4,253	2009	TC until May-26	$42,000
SYNERGY KEELUNG(+)	Intermediate	50,969	4,253	2009	TC until Feb-23	$14,500
EMMANUEL P (ex-SEASPAN MELBOURNE) (*)	Intermediate	50,796	4,250	2005	TC until Mar-25	$19,000
RENA P (ex-SEASPAN MANILA)(*)	Intermediate	50,796	4,250	2007	TC until April-24	$20,250 then
					Then until Feb 25	CONTEX(**) with $13,000 floor and $21,000 ceiling
EM KEA(*)	Feeder	42,165	3,100	2007	TC until May-23	$22,000
EM ASTORIA(*)	Feeder	35,600	2,788	2004	TC until Feb-23	$65,000
					then until Feb-24	$50,000
					then until Feb-25	$20,000
EVRIDIKI G(*)	Feeder	34,677	2,556	2001	TC until Feb-25	$40,000
EM CORFU(*)	Feeder	34,654	2,556	2001	TC until Feb-25	$40,000
DIAMANTIS P(*)	Feeder	30,360	2,008	1998	TC until Oct-24	$27,000
EM SPETSES(*)	Feeder	23,224	1,740	2007	TC until Aug-24	$29,500
JONATHAN P (*)	Feeder	23,357	1,740	2006	TC until Sep-24	$26,662(***)
EM HYDRA(*)	Feeder	23,351	1,740	2005	TC until April-23	$20,000
JOANNA(*)	Feeder	22,301	1,732	1999	TC until May-23	$14,500
AEGEAN EXPRESS(*)	Feeder	18,581	1,439	1997	TC until Apr-25	$41,000
Total Container Carriers	17	666,038	53,261

Vessels under construction	Type	Dwt	TEU	To be delivered	Employment(*)	TCE Rate ($/day)
GREGOS (*)	Feeder	37,237	2,800	Q1 2023	TC until Mar-26	$48,000
TERATAKI (*)	Feeder	37,237	2,800	Q2 2023	TC until June-26	$48,000
TENDER SOUL	Feeder	37,237	2,800	Q4 2023
LEONIDAS Z	Feeder	37,237	2,800	Q1 2024
MONICA	Feeder	22,262	1,800	Q1 2024
STEPHANIA K	Feeder	22,262	1,800	Q2 2024
PEPI STAR	Feeder	22,262	1,800	Q2 2024
DEAR PANEL	Feeder	37,237	2,800	Q4 2024
SYMEON P	Feeder	37,237	2,800	Q4 2024
Total under construction	9	290,208	22,200

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 (+).
(**)	CONTEX stands for the Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index.
(***)	Rate is net of commissions (commissions 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. 

After the sale of the M/V Akinada Bridge, the Company will have a fleet of 17 vessels comprising of 10 Feeder and 7 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 17 containerships have a cargo capacity of 53,261 teu. On a fully-delivered basis of its vessels under construction, the Company’s fleet will increase to 26 containerships with a cargo capacity of about 75,461 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 sale price of the M/V Akinada Bridge announced by Euroseas Ltd.?

The M/V Akinada Bridge was sold for a gross price of $14.2 million.

When is the M/V Akinada Bridge expected to be delivered?

The vessel is expected to be delivered to its buyers in early January 2023.

How many vessels does Euroseas Ltd. have after the sale?

After the sale, Euroseas Ltd. has a total of 17 vessels in its fleet.

What are the TCE rates for Euroseas' vessels?

TCE rates for Euroseas' vessels range from $14,500 to $65,000 per day.

Are there vessels under construction for Euroseas Ltd.?

Yes, Euroseas has several feeders under construction scheduled for delivery from Q1 2023 to Q4 2024.