{"id":510330,"date":"2021-07-07T09:03:45","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/seanergy-to-acquire-an-additional-modern-capesize-vessel-and-sell-the-oldest-vessel-of-the-fleet\/"},"modified":"2021-07-07T09:03:45","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:03:45","slug":"seanergy-to-acquire-an-additional-modern-capesize-vessel-and-sell-the-oldest-vessel-of-the-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/seanergy-to-acquire-an-additional-modern-capesize-vessel-and-sell-the-oldest-vessel-of-the-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Seanergy to Acquire an additional Modern Capesize Vessel and Sell the Oldest Vessel of the Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n , Greece<\/strong> – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the \u201cCompany\u201d or \u201cSeanergy\u201d) (NASDAQ: SHIP) reported today that it has entered into a purchase agreement with a major Japanese company to acquire a 2009-built Capesize vessel (the \u201cVessel\u201d). In addition, Seanergy has entered into a sales agreement with a far-eastern company for the sale of the 2001-built M\/V Leadership, the oldest vessel in the Company\u2019s fleet.<\/p>\n

The substitution of the M\/V Leadership with the more modern Capesize vessel will significantly improve Seanergy\u2019s average fleet age. The total Capesize acquisition capex for the Company year to date adds up to approximately $160 million and are fully funded through the Company\u2019s cash reserves and recently concluded debt financings. <\/p>\n

\n Acquisition of an additional <\/strong>
\n Japanese, high quality<\/strong>
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\n essel<\/strong>
\n with prompt<\/strong>
\n delivery<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

The new acquisition was built in 2009 at a reputable shipyard in Japan, has a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 177,000 deadweight tons (\u201cdwt\u201d) and will be renamed M\/V Friendship. The Vessel is expected to be delivered imminently, within July 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. The gross purchase price of $24.6 million is expected to be funded with cash on hand.<\/p>\n

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\n essel<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Additionally, the Company has agreed to sell the 2001-built M\/V Leadership for further trading to far-eastern buyers. The net sale price is approximately $12 million, and the vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owners within the third quarter of 2021.<\/p>\n

\n Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company\u2019s <\/strong>
\n Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

\u201cI am pleased to announce another high quality, Japanese Capesize vessel acquisition with prompt delivery, during a strong market dynamic. The M\/V Friendship will replace the M\/V Leadership, our oldest vessel, improving the age and operating profile of the fleet. This is consistent with our fleet growth and renewal strategy that will ensure that our fleet remains competitive, efficient, and fully compliant with the upcoming environmental regulations.<\/p>\n

The sale of the M\/V Leadership was agreed at what we believe to be an attractive price, and has been timed optimally, ahead of the relevant survey capex requirements. The sale proceeds will further enhance the Company\u2019s strong cash reserves. <\/p>\n

We remain committed to further accretive acquisitions in the Capesize segment, and we believe Seanergy is optimally positioned to take advantage of an unfolding super-cycle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n on a fully delivered basis<\/strong>
\n and following the sale of the M\/V Leadership<\/strong>
\n :<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n Vessel Name<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n\n Vessel Size Class<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n\n Capacity (DWT)<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n\n Year Built<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n\n Yard<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n\n Scrubber Fitted <\/strong>\n <\/td>\n\n Employment Type<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partnership <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 179,213 <\/td>\n 2012 <\/td>\n Hyundai <\/td>\n Yes <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Championship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 179,238 <\/td>\n 2011 <\/td>\n Sungdong <\/td>\n Yes <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lordship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 178,838 <\/td>\n 2010 <\/td>\n Hyundai <\/td>\n Yes <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Premiership <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 170,024 <\/td>\n 2010 <\/td>\n Sungdong <\/td>\n Yes <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Squireship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 170,018 <\/td>\n 2010 <\/td>\n Sungdong <\/td>\n Yes <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knightship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 178,978 <\/td>\n 2010 <\/td>\n Hyundai <\/td>\n Yes <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gloriuship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 171,314 <\/td>\n 2004 <\/td>\n Hyundai <\/td>\n No <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 179,701 <\/td>\n 2010 <\/td>\n Daewoo <\/td>\n No <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geniuship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 170,058 <\/td>\n 2010 <\/td>\n Sungdong <\/td>\n No <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hellasship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 181,325 <\/td>\n 2012 <\/td>\n Imabari <\/td>\n No <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flagship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 176,387 <\/td>\n 2013 <\/td>\n Mitsui Engineering <\/td>\n No <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patriotship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 181,709 <\/td>\n 2010 <\/td>\n Saijo – Imabari <\/td>\n Yes <\/td>\n T\/C Fixed Rate -$31,000\/day <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tradership <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 176,925 <\/td>\n 2006 <\/td>\n Namura Shipbuilding <\/td>\n No <\/td>\n T\/C Index Linked <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goodship <\/td>\n Capesize <\/td>\n 177,536 <\/td>\n 2005 <\/td>\n Mitsui Engineering <\/td>\n No <\/td>\n Voyage\/Spot <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n orldship <\/em>
\n *<\/em>\n <\/td>\n		\n Capesize<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n 181,415<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n 2012<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n Japanese Shipyard<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n Yes<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n N\/A<\/em>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Friendship<\/em>
\n **<\/em>\n <\/td>\n		\n Capesize<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n 176,<\/em>
\n 952<\/em>\n <\/td>\n		\n 200<\/em>
\n 9<\/em>\n <\/td>\n		\n Japanese Shipyard<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n No<\/em>\n <\/td>\n\n N\/A<\/em>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total \/ Average age<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a02,829,631<\/td>\n\u00a011.4<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n * Delivery expected within August 2021<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

\n ** Delivery expected within July 2021<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

\n About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. On a fully-delivered basis, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 16 Capesize vessels with an average age of 11.4 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,829,631 dwt.<\/p>\n

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol \u201cSHIP\u201d, its Class A warrants under \u201cSHIPW\u201d and its Class B warrants under \u201cSHIPZ\u201d.<\/p>\n

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n Forward-Looking Statements <\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

This press release contains 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. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. 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, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; risks associated with the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including its effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company 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 the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.<\/p>\n

\n For further information please contact: <\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr<\/p>\n

Capital Link, Inc.
Daniela Guerrero
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com<\/p>\n

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