Athens-based shipowner and operator AM Nomikos sold 1999 built handysize bulk carrier 46K DWT MV Corona for around $10 million. In 2014, Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos acquired MV Corona for around $12 million from First Ship Lease Trust. Second-hand bulk carriers’ prices have been rising for some time now, leaving many shipowners in disbelief at the secondhand market’s course. Many Greek shipowners are selling vintage bulk carriers. 18-April-2022
Athens-based shipowner and operator AM Nomikos sold 2015 built ultramax bulk carrier 61K DWT MV Noni for around $27 million. In October 2021, AM Nomikos acquired MV Noni for around $17 million. Furthermore, Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos sold 2001 built panamax bulk carrier 74K DWT MV Braveheart for around $13 million. AM Nomikos was busy in the S&P (Sale and Purchase) market this week. Furthermore, Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos circulated a few more bulk carriers in the S&P (Sale and Purchase) market. Lately, Athens-based shipowner and operator AM Nomikos attached bulk carriers into Baumarine by Maruklav pool. Currently, AM Nomikos has a fleet of 41 bulk carriers after the sale of MV Noni and MV Braveheart. 29-November-2021
Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos sold 2009 built supramax bulk carrier 56K DWT MV Sophia N for around $17 million. AM Nomikos proceeds marketing bulk carriers, following an extensive ship acquiring programme since 2019. AM Nomikos acquired eight (8) supramax bulk carriers between 2019 and 2021. Last month, AM Nomikos sold another supramax bulk carrier to a Chinese shipowner. Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos aim to profit from high bulk carrier values. Meanwhile, AM Nomikos want to sell 2015 built ultramax bulk carrier 61K DWT MV Noni. In October, AM Nomikos sold 2007 built supramax bulk carrier 53K DWT MV Tesoro. In August, AM Nomikos sold 2010 built supramax bulk carrier 55K DWT MV Tesoro. Athens-based shipowner and operator AM Nomikos has been an active shipowner in the S&P (Sale and Purchase) market. 2-November-2021
Greek shipowners and operators have been investing in the second-hand supramax market over the past few months. Greek shipowners are interested in vessels built between 2008 and 2011. Price tags for 10-year-old supramax dry bulk carriers have jumped since the market bottom of early 2016. For example, Greek shipowner Vassilis Boulieris acquired 2009 built supramax dry bulk carrier 56K DWT MV Breeze (ex MV JPO Dorado). MV Breeze (ex MV JPO Dorado) is the Greek shipowner Vassilis Boulieris-led Unit Maritime’s biggest dry bulk carrier in the fleet. At least 5 other Greek shipowners have acquired supramax dry bulk carriers since September 2018. Another Greek shipowner George Skiathitis acquired 2008 Japanese built supramax dry bulk carrier 53K DWT MV Poseidon S (ex MV Maemi Spirit) in September 2018 for around $11 million. Elios Navigation acquired MV Poseidon S (ex MV Maemi Spirit) which shares the same address with George Skiathitis controlled Order Shipping and Nirvana Naviera. Another Greek shipowner Sealestial Navigation acquired 2011 built supramax dry bulk carrier 55K DWT MV Victorious (ex MV Millwall) for about $11.7 million from ER Schiffahrt. In 2018, another Greek shipowner Synesios Leontiadis led Lion Bulk Carriers acquired 2008 built supramax dry bulk carrier 55K DWT MV Sea Fortress (ex MV Sage Pioneer) for around $14 million from JP Morgan. Lion Bulk Carriers has also acquired a 2008 built supramax dry bulk carrier 55K DWT MV Sea Bravery (ex MV Medi Firenze) for around $13.3 million. In October 2018, Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos acquired 2010 Japanese supramax dry bulk carrier 55K DWT MV Stilianos K (ex MV Indigo Evolution) for around $15 million. 24-January-2019
Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos acquired two (2) supramax bulk carriers. Athens-based shipowner and operator AM Nomikos acquired 2010 built supramax bulk carrier 55K DWT MV Key Ohana (ex MV K Garnet) and 2010 built supramax bulk carrier 55K DWT MV K Opal. AM Nomikos paid around $12.5 million for each supramax bulk carrier. Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos acquired two (2) supramax bulk carriers from Seoul-based SK Shipping. AM Nomikos’ new ship acquisition is part of a fleet-renewal plan for the corporation. 55K DWT MV Key Ohana (ex MV K Garnet) and 2010 built supramax bulk carrier 55K DWT MV K Opal are the first vessels that the AM Nomikos has purchased so far in 2019. Furthermore, AM Nomikos sold 1999 built handymax bulk carrier 49K DWT MV Nemo for around $5 million. Currently, Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos favors trading supramax bulk carriers. AM Nomikos has a strong preference for supramax bulk carriers, with 24 of its 40 ships in this segment. Currently, Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos has a diversified fleet of 17 ships. 12-September-2019
Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos acquired 2012 built supramax dry bulk carrier 56K DWT MV Osios David (ex MV Zola). Acquisition of MV Osios David (ex MV Zola) is the first sale and purchase move of Athens-based shipowner AM Nomikos in 2018. Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos acquired has acquired four (4) supramax dry bulk carriers in the past 18 months. In May 2018, shipbrokers reported that MV Osios David (ex MV Zola) was sold to an unidentified Greek buyer for $17.4 million. MV Osios David (ex MV Zola) was operating under Stamford Shipping which is a Singapore-based shipowning joint venture between commodities trader Olam International and private equity interests. Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos has a fleet of 42 bulk carriers and 4 containerships. 25-August-2018
Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos scrapped its oldest bulk carrier 1997 built 73K DWT MV Gaspar for $3.5 million. AM Nomikos bought MV Gaspe as MV Linda Leah. 22-November-2016
Greek shipowner and operator AM Nomikos is selling seven (7) dry bulk carriers which comprise two (2) capesize, five (5) handysize bulk carriers formerly owned by Oaktree Capital Management backed Maritime Equity Partners (MEP). AM Nomikos is also clearing out vintage bulkers. In September 2016, AM Nomikos sold 1999 built panamax bulk carrier 72K DWT M/V Lucky Luke to Chinese shipowner for $3.75 million. Last month, AM Nomikos sent to demolition another 1997 built panamax dry bulk carrier 73K DWT M/V Gaspar. 20-November-2016