Star-Ophelia Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback
IMO: 9486726
Bulk Carrier, Marshall Islands
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Vessel Details
MMSI
538007618
Callsign
V7XF5
Width
44.0 m
Length
291.0 m
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Roger
2024-10-05
Position: Motorman
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Latest News (1)
Star Bulk Carriers Expands Fleet with Strategic Acquisition of Songa Bulk
In a significant move within the maritime industry, US-listed shipowner Star Bulk Carriers has announced its acquisition of Oslo-listed Songa Bulk. This deal enhances Star Bulk's fleet, incorporating 15 modern bulk carriers, which include three Capesize bulkers, ten Kamsarmax bulkers, one Ultramax bulker, and one Supramax bulker. The acquisition involves Star Bulk issuing 13.7 million new shares along with a cash payment of USD 145 million. This financial aspect of the transaction will be supported by China Merchants Bank Leasing. Additionally, Star Bulk has secured an agreement to purchase three Newcastlemax bulkers currently under construction at SWS, with expected delivery in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019, from OceanBulk Container Carriers. This portion of the deal will be facilitated through the issuance of 3.39 million new shares and funding of USD 104.4 million from CSSC Shipping Company.