Greek shipowners have demonstrated increased activity in the newbuilding market recently, as indicated by various transactions reported by shipbrokers. In the second-hand market, notably within the Capesize segment, two Japanese-built vessels were sold. The “Mineral Hiroshige,” a 208,572 DWT ship constructed in 2019, changed ownership for USD 64 million to Chinese interests, while the “Bulk Ginza,” a 182,868 DWT vessel built in 2020, was sold for the same price.
Furthermore, the Panamax sector saw the sale of two similar sister ships, “Explorer Asia” and “Explorer Oceania,” each sold for approximately USD 40.5 million to Chinese buyers. In another significant transaction, Greek interests acquired the “Santa Graciela,” a 81,149 DWT vessel from 2013, for around USD 18 million. Moving to the Supramax and Handysize sectors, the “FLC Celebration,” a 57,000 DWT vessel from 2011, secured USD 11.2 million, while Greek buyers purchased the “Birte Selmer,” a 34,976 DWT ship for USD 9.9 million.
Additionally, the “Huayang Sunrise,” a 34,003 DWT vessel from 2011, was auctioned off for USD 7.46 million. In the Handysize segment, the “CS Crystal,” built in 2010, fetched USD 10 million from Korean buyers. In the wet sector, three VLCCs were transacted, including the “Papalemos,” a 319,000 DWT built in 2018, which went to DHT for USD 108 million.
Other significant sales included the “C. Spirit” sold to Yasa Shipping for USD 67 million and the “Nordic Thunder,” a 157,000 DWT Suezmax vessel sold to Delta Tankers for USD 66 million. Greek buyers remain active in this sector as well, with other noteworthy transactions occurring in various shipping categories.