Tsantanis-led Seanergy expands fleet with Japanese bulker duo

Nasdaq-listed pure-play Capesize shipping company Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. took delivery of two recently acquired Japanese vessels, Meiship and Blueship.

The shipowner took delivery on February 27 of a 207,851 dwt newcastlemax bulk carrier, built in 2013 at Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Saijo Shipyard, which was renamed Meiship.

The vessel started its new employment with the Greek company Costamare Bulkers Inc. (Costamare), for a duration of about 12 to 15 months. The gross daily rate of the time charter agreement is based on a fixed rate and includes a profit-sharing scheme based on the BCI.

The acquisition of the vessel has been financed with cash on hand and proceeds from the Piraeus Bank Facility agreement.

Meanwhile, the shipowner in January