AcquisitionsAug 7, 2026, 09:03 AM
Star Bulk to Acquire 16 Vessels from Diana Shipping for $470.5M
AI Summary
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced a conditional agreement to acquire 16 secondhand vessels from Diana Shipping Inc. for $470.5 million in cash, pending Diana's acquisition of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. The company also reported the delivery of three newbuilding vessels and the sale of several older vessels during Q2 2026, with five more newbuildings expected by Q4 2026. As of August 4, 2026, Star Bulk held $531.8 million in cash and $954.8 million in outstanding borrowings, indicating a strong liquidity position to fund its fleet expansion and operations.
Key Highlights
- Conditional agreement to acquire 16 secondhand vessels from Diana Shipping Inc.
- Acquisition price set at $470.5 million in cash.
- Three newbuilding vessels (Star Evelina, Star Emma, Star Ellie) delivered in Q2 2026.
- Five additional newbuilding vessels expected by Q4 2026.
- Six older vessels, including Star Eva and Pendulum, sold and delivered or pending delivery.
- Fleet to comprise 138 vessels (13.8M dwt) on a fully delivered basis.
- Cash balance of $531.8 million as of August 4, 2026.
- Outstanding borrowings of $954.8 million as of August 4, 2026.
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