Globus Maritime Announces New Charter for the M/V Sun Globe

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Globus Maritime Limited (NASDAQ: GLBS) has announced a new charter for its vessel Sun Globe, a Supramax dry bulk carrier, commencing February 1, 2021. This charter has a minimum duration of four months, with potential extension up to six months, generating estimated gross revenue of $1.25 million to $2.3 million based on duration. CEO Athanasios Feidakis noted that securing this charter covers approximately 65% of projected operating expenses for 2021.

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• Secured a new charter for the vessel Sun Globe, generating projected gross revenue of $1.25M to $2.3M.
• Charter duration covers a significant portion (about 65%) of projected operating expenses for 2021.

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GLYFADA, Greece, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Maritime Limited (the “Company” or "Globus") (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, announced today that it has secured a new charter employment for its vessel Sun Globe (a 58,790-deadweight ton built Supramax dry bulk carrier built in 2007, at Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu shipyard).

The vessel has been chartered to an unrelated charterer. The charter commences on February 1, 2021 and has a minimum duration of four months (minus 15 days) and a maximum duration of six months, at the charterer’s option (plus 15 days for redelivery), which is expected to generate gross revenue of approximately $1.25 million assuming the charter continues for the minimum scheduled period and approximately $2.3 million if the charter continues for the maximum period, in each case assuming no offhire days.

Athanasios (“Thanos”) Feidakis, President and CEO of Globus commented:

“We are very pleased to continue fixing our vessels on competitive rates and could have, assuming on the minimum duration of the charter, secured around 65% of our projected fleet operating expenses for 2021.”

About Globus Maritime Limited

Globus is an integrated dry bulk shipping company that provides marine transportation services worldwide and presently owns, operates and manages a fleet of six dry bulk vessels that transport iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, alumina and other dry bulk cargoes internationally. Globus’ subsidiaries own and operate six vessels with a total carrying capacity of 381,738 deadweight tons and a weighted average age of 11.2 years as of December 31, 2020.

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For further information please contact:

Globus Maritime Limited		+30 210 960 8300
Athanasios Feidakis		a.g.feidakis@globusmaritime.gr
Capital Link – New York		+1 212 661 7566
Nicolas Bornozis		globus@capitallink.com

FAQ

What is the charter duration for Globus Maritime's vessel Sun Globe?

The charter duration for the vessel Sun Globe is a minimum of four months and a maximum of six months, depending on the charterer's option.

How much revenue is expected from the new charter of Sun Globe?

The expected gross revenue from the new charter of Sun Globe is approximately $1.25 million for the minimum duration and $2.3 million for the maximum duration.

When does the new charter for Sun Globe commence?

The new charter for Sun Globe commences on February 1, 2021.

What percentage of operating expenses does the new charter cover for Globus Maritime?

The new charter is expected to cover about 65% of Globus Maritime's projected fleet operating expenses for 2021.