Euroseas Secures 3-Year Charter for M/V Synergy Busan

Ticker: ESEA · Form: 6-K · Filed: Sep 24, 2024 · CIK: 1341170

Euroseas LTD. 6-K Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyEuroseas LTD. (ESEA)
Form Type6-K
Filed DateSep 24, 2024
Risk Levellow
Pages5
Reading Time5 min
Key Dollar Amounts$35,500, $42,200, $15,000, $25,000, $26,500
Sentimentbullish

Sentiment: bullish

Topics: charter-contract, containership, revenue

TL;DR

Euroseas just locked in $72.9M over 3 years for the M/V Synergy Busan starting next month. Solid contract.

AI Summary

Euroseas Ltd. announced on September 23, 2024, a new 3-year charter contract for its intermediate containership, the M/V Synergy Busan. The contract is with an unaffiliated third party and is expected to commence in early October 2024, generating approximately $72.9 million in revenue over its term.

Why It Matters

This new charter agreement provides Euroseas with a significant and stable revenue stream for a key asset, demonstrating continued demand for their containerships.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine announcement of a charter contract, which is a standard business operation for a shipping company.

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FAQ

What is the daily rate for the M/V Synergy Busan charter?

The filing does not specify the daily rate, but projects total revenue of approximately $72.9 million over the 3-year term.

Who is the unaffiliated third party chartering the M/V Synergy Busan?

The filing states the charter is with an 'unaffiliated third party' but does not disclose the specific name of the charterer.

When exactly will the charter for the M/V Synergy Busan commence?

The charter is expected to commence in 'early October 2024'.

What is the significance of the M/V Synergy Busan?

It is an intermediate containership owned by Euroseas Ltd. that has secured a new 3-year charter contract.

Does this filing incorporate any other documents by reference?

Yes, this Form 6-K incorporates by reference a press release issued by Euroseas Ltd. on September 23, 2024, titled 'Euroseas Ltd. Announces 3-year Charter Contract for its Intermediate Containership, M/V Synergy Busan'.

Filing Stats: 1,372 words · 5 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 13.4 · Accepted 2024-09-24 09:30:01

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SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. EUROSEAS LTD. Dated: September 24, 2024 By: /s/ Aristides J. Pittas Name: Aristides J. Pittas Title: President Exhibit 1 Euroseas Ltd. Announces 3-year Charter Contract for its Intermediate Containership, M/V Synergy Busan Maroussi, Athens, Greece September 23, 2024 Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the Company or Euroseas), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today a time charter contract for its 4,250 teu intermediate containership, M/V Synergy Busan, for a minimum period of 36 to a maximum period of 38 months at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $35,500. The new charter will commence in early December 2024, in direct continuation of its existing charter. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented : We are very pleased to announce that M/V Synergy Busan has extended its charter contract with a top-class charterer for 36-38 months, at a profitable rate of $35,500/day. This fixture, a strong increase compared to last-done, demonstrates that activity is starting to pick up again and charter market terms remain at very healthy and firm levels. It also seems to indicate that our investment decision to retrofit the vessel with energy saving devices (ESDs), installed during the ships drydock last year, is appreciated by the market and paying off. This charter is expected to contribute in excess of about 29.0 million of EBITDA for the minimum contracted period and increase our remaining 2024 charter coverage to about 95%; it also increases our charter coverage for 2025 to about 50%. Fleet Profile: The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows: Name Type Dwt TEU Year Built Employment TCE Rate ($/day) Container Carriers MAR

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