Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Announces Acquisition of Four Newbuilding Tanker Vessels and Entry into Two Related Charter Agreements

Rhea-AI Summary

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM) announced the acquisition of four 115,000 dwt LR2 newbuilding vessels for $58.5 million each, plus $4.2 million for enhancements. These vessels, designed for efficiency, are set for delivery between 2024 and 2025. Two of the ships have been chartered out for five years at a rate of $25,576 per day, with options for extension. This strategic purchase aims to enhance Navios' fleet and generate revenue from future charters.

Positive

• Acquisition of four newbuilding vessels enhances fleet capacity.
• Chartered vessels will generate steady revenue at $25,576 per day for 60 months.

Negative

• Total investment of $58.5 million per vessel adds financial strain.
• Potential risks associated with future delivery timelines and operational costs.

MONACO, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”) (NYSE: NMM), an international owner and operator of dry cargo and tanker vessels, announced today that it agreed to purchase four 115,000 dwt LR2 newbuilding vessels, for a purchase price of $58.5 million each (plus $4.2 million in additional features/improvements).

The vessels have been designed with the latest technology to optimize efficiency. They are expected to be delivered into Navios Partners’ fleet during 2024 and first quarter of 2025. The closing of the transaction is subject to completion of customary documentation.

Vessel charters

The two 115,000 dwt LR2 newbuilding vessels expected to be delivered in 2024, have been chartered-out for an average period of 60 months, at a net rate of $25,576 per day to an investment grade charterer.

The charterer has an option to extend the charter for a further five one-year options at rates increasing by $1,234 per day each year.

In addition, the Charterer has the option to charter one or both of the two additional tanker vessels on identical terms. The option can be exercised by mid October 2022.

About Navios Maritime Partners L.P.

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM) is an international owner and operator of dry cargo and tanker vessels. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: www.navios-mlp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains and will contain 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, including TCE rates and Navios Partners’ expected cash flow generation, future contracted revenues, future distributions and its ability to make distributions going forward, Navios Partners’ ability to realize the projected advantages of the NNA Merger, opportunities to reinvest cash accretively in a fleet renewal program or otherwise, potential capital gains, its ability to take advantage of dislocation in the market and Navios Partners’ growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy, including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters and Navios Partners’ ability to refinance its debt on attractive terms, or at all. Words such as “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by Navios Partners at the time these statements were made. Although Navios Partners 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 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 Navios Partners. 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, risks relating to: global and regional economic and political conditions including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts throughout the world to contain its spread, including effects on global economic activity, demand for seaborne transportation of the products we ship, the ability and willingness of charterers to fulfill their obligations to us and prevailing charter rates, the economic condition of the markets in which we operate, shipyards performing scrubber installations, construction of newbuilding vessels, drydocking and repairs, changing vessel crews and availability of financing; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, diseases, pandemics, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists; uncertainty relating to global trade, including prices of seaborne commodities and continuing issues related to seaborne volume and ton miles, our continued ability to enter into long-term time charters, our ability to maximize the use of our vessels, expected demand in the dry and liquid cargo shipping sectors in general and the demand for our dry bulk, containerships and tanker vessels in particular, fluctuations in charter rates for dry bulk vessels, containerships and tanker vessels, the aging of our fleet and resultant increases in operations costs, the loss of any customer or charter or vessel, the financial condition of our customers, changes in the availability and costs of funding due to conditions in the bank market, capital markets and other factors, increases in costs and expenses, including but not limited to: crew, insurance, provisions, port expenses, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance and general and administrative expenses, the expected cost of, and our ability to comply with, governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by our charterers applicable to our business, general domestic and international political conditions, competitive factors in the market in which Navios Partners operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in Navios Partners’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 20-Fs and Form 6-Ks. Navios Partners 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 Navios Partners’ expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Navios Partners makes no prediction or statement about the performance of its common units.

Contacts

Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
+1 (212) 906 8645
Investors@navios-mlp.com

Nicolas Bornozis
Capital Link, Inc.
+1 (212) 661 7566
naviospartners@capitallink.com

 

FAQ

What is the significance of Navios Maritime Partners' recent vessel acquisition?

Navios' acquisition of four newbuilding vessels aims to enhance its fleet efficiency and revenue generation.

How much did Navios Maritime Partners pay for the new vessels?

The purchase price for each vessel is $58.5 million, with an additional $4.2 million for features.

When are the vessels expected to be delivered?

The vessels are expected to be delivered between 2024 and 2025.

What are the chartering terms for the new vessels?

Two vessels have been chartered for an average of 60 months at a rate of $25,576 per day.

What risks are associated with the acquisition of the new vessels?

Risks include financial strain from the investment and potential operational costs.