Samos Steamship

Greek shipowner and ship manager Samos Steamship Co. has officially split its fleet into two as the Inglessis-family separates business interests and establishes independent ventures, continuing a long-standing Hellenic tradition where family-controlled shipping enterprises evolve into distinct entities. Athens-based shipowner and ship manager Samos Steamship Co., a bulker and tanker owner with a proud family heritage spanning over 150 years, is in the process of being unwound after decades of operation. This division has given rise to two successor companies, Carlova Maritime Co. and J.H.I. Steamship Co., each inheriting parts of the Samos Steamship Co. fleet and embarking on its own path within the global shipping industry. Samos Steamship Co., originally founded to manage bulk carriers and tankers for the Inglessis family, became known for its strong commitment to safety, technical management, and commercial expertise. The company established itself as a reliable operator in international markets, managing a diversified fleet and maintaining long-term relationships with charterers worldwide. As the generational transition unfolded, cousins Anthony Inglessis and John Inglessis chose to lead separate ventures while upholding the family’s seafaring legacy. The division of Samos Steamship Co.’s fleet between Carlova Maritime Co. and J.H.I. Steamship Co. reflects both a continuation of tradition and an adaptation to modern industry dynamics. Carlova Maritime Co., under the leadership of Anthony Inglessis, positions itself as a modern shipping enterprise dedicated to operating bulk carriers and tankers with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability to the evolving regulatory environment. Carlova Maritime Co. emphasizes investment in technologically advanced ships, compliance with decarbonization standards, and offering reliable services to charterers in both dry bulk and liquid trades. With its roots firmly tied to the Inglessis family’s century-and-a-half maritime heritage, Carlova Maritime Co. seeks to balance tradition with innovation, aiming to carve out a strong competitive presence in international shipping markets. J.H.I. Steamship Co., led by John Inglessis, also claims continuity from Samos Steamship Co. and operates with a vision of sustaining the family’s reputation for professionalism, safety, and operational excellence. J.H.I. Steamship Co. has inherited a segment of the fleet and is committed to building a modern organization capable of meeting the challenges of global shipping, including environmental regulations, volatile freight markets, and digital transformation. With a focus on bulk carrier operations and tanker management, J.H.I. Steamship Co. aims to expand its portfolio by pursuing new investment opportunities while ensuring that the company remains agile in a fast-changing market environment. Both Carlova Maritime Co. and J.H.I. Steamship Co. describe themselves as a “direct continuation” of Samos Steamship Co., underscoring their intent to preserve the family’s historic role in Greek shipping while developing their own strategies. The emergence of these two companies represents not only the continuation of a storied lineage but also the evolution of the Inglessis family’s involvement in global shipping, with Carlova Maritime Co. and J.H.I. Steamship Co. is poised to strengthen its identity as an independent yet tradition-driven shipowner and ship manager in the years ahead. 19-September-2025

 

Greek shipowner and ship manager Samos Steamship Co. has re-entered the capesize bulk carrier shipbuilding sector after almost three years by placing an order for two 180K DWT capesize bulk carrier new buildings at Japan Marine United (JMU). The Athens-based shipowner and ship manager Samos Steamship Co. will receive two capesize bulk carrier new buildings in Q3 2026 and each capesize bulk carrier new building is priced at approximately $60.5 million. Controlled by the Inglessis family, Samos Steamship Co. currently operates a diverse fleet of 24 vessels. Additionally, Samos Steamship Co.’s ongoing construction efforts include 7 new ships, all being built at Japanese shipyards, scheduled to join their fleet in 2025 and 2026. Despite a flurry of activity in the secondhand capesize bulk carrier market with numerous vessels being traded in 2024, the high costs have deterred shipowners from investing in newbuilds, resulting in an orderbook that is remarkably low—about 7% of the active fleet—or directing their focus towards newcastlemax bulk carriers. 12-August-2024

 

Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. sold 2004 built kamsarmax bulk carrier 203K DWT MV Stamatis for around $18 million. MV Stamatis was built at Universal Shipyard Ariake in Japan. Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. has strong historic ties with Japanese shipyards. All vessels in the fleet of Samos Steamship Co. are built in Japan. Currently, Athens-based shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. has a fleet of 15 tankers, 8 bulk carriers. Furthermore, Samos Steamship Co. has two aframax tankers and one capesize bulk carrier new building orders at Japanese shipyards. 18-July-2023

 

Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. has engaged in a shipbuilding agreement with Nihon Shipyard, a renowned Japanese shipbuilding company, for the construction of two capesize bulk carriers. Athens-based shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. has committed a sum of $60.5 million for each 181K DWT (deadweight tonnage) capesize bulk carriers. The anticipated delivery timeframe for these capesize bulk carriers is the Q3 2023 and the Q1 of 2024, respectively. Currently, Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co possesses a fleet consisting of 18 ships and has placed orders for seven newbuildings across various distinguished shipyards in Japan. Nihon Shipyard, established as a collaborative venture between Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United, stands as Japan’s prominent conglomerate in shipbuilding. 1-December-2021

 

Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. ordered two (2) 181K DWT capesize bulk carriers at Nihon Shipyard (NSY). Samos Steamship Co. is going to pay around $121 million in total. Athens-based shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. will receive the first delivery of a capesize bulk carrier in Q3 2023. Samos Steamship Co. ordered two (2) 181K DWT capesize bulk carriers according to IMO (International Maritime Organization) phase 3 of the EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index). Samos Steamship Co. has ordered the two (2) 181K DWT capesize bulk carriers with future fleet renewal in mind. Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. owns and operates large bulk carriers and tankers. Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. has strong historic ties with Japanese yards. Currently, all 20 vessels in the fleet of Samos Steamship Co. are built in Japan. 28-November-2021

 

Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. sold 2004 built VLOC (Very Large Ore Carrier) bulk carrier 229K DWT MV Vathy (ex MV G Pegasus). In 2016, Samos Steamship Co. acquired MV Vathy (ex MV G Pegasus) for around $13 million. Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. is led by Kostis Antonopoulos. Samos Steamship Co. has been investing both in tanker and bulker sectors. Currently, Samos Steamship Co. has a fleet of 10 bulkers and 10 tankers. In 2019, Samos Steamship Co. ordered two (2) suezmax tankers at a Japanese shipyard for around $63 million each. Two (2) suezmax tankers will be delivered in 2021. Samos Steamship Co. has also ordered two (2) aframax tankers at a Japanese shipyard for around $48 million each. Two (2) aframax tankers will be delivered in 2021. All Samos Steamship’s ships are built at Japanese shipyards. Athens based shipowner and operator Samos Steamship is controlled by Inglessis family. 23-September-2020

 

Athens-based shipowner and operator Samos Steamship Co. acquired 2009 built open-hatch bulk carrier 54K DWT MV Kashi Arrow from Santoku Shipping for around $11 million. MV Kashi Arrow was owned by Santoku Shipping and operated by Norwegian Gearbulk. Previously, Samos Steamship Co. acquired the sistership of MV Kashi Arrow, 2008 built open-hatch bulk carrier 52K DWT MV Red Jacket (ex MV Shirakami) for around $12 million. In June 2019, Samos Steamship Co. acquired 2011 built capesize bulk carrier 182K DWT MV Global Mercator from Nissen Kaiun for around $26 million. In January 2019, Samos Steamship Co. took delivery of the 2019 built kamsarmax bulk carrier 82K DWT MV Ormos from Sano­yas Shipbuilding, Japan. Currently, Athens based shipowner and operator Samos Steamship Co. has a fleet of 13 bulkers and 15 tankers. 19-September-2019

 

Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. has successfully acquired 2011 built capesize bulk carrier MV Global Mercator. The shipowner, based in Athens and boasting a rich history spanning over 140 years, has invested a substantial sum of $26 million in procuring this Japanese-built capesize bulk carrier. Remarkably, the purchase price falls significantly below the fair market value of $27.5 million estimated by VesselsValue. Notably, MV Global Mercator stands as the most recent capesize bulk carrier to change hands this year. Currently, Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. possesses a fleet of 29 ships, comprising 13 bulkers and 16 tankers. Notably, this acquisition of a capesize bulk carrier represents Samos Steamship’s first venture into the dry bulk market in over two years. 14-July-2019

 

Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. has recently divested a capesize bulk carrier that was acquired in early 2016. This sale marks the first reported transaction involving a capesize bulk carrier in 2018. Athens-based shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. had to allocate approximately $12 million for the acquisition of the capesize bulk carrier 177K DWT MV Kerkis (ex MV Shin Sho) built by Mitsui, a couple of years ago. Subsequently, it has been reported that 177K DWT MV Kerkis (ex MV Shin Sho) has been sold for around $22 million, providing ample capital to augment its diverse fleet, consisting of 13 bulk carriers and 15 tankers. Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co., a company with a lineage dating back to 1857, has refrained from engaging in the sales and procurement sector for quite some time. 7-January-2018

 

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has divested a 12-year-old ore carrier to Greek shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. Athens-based shipowner and ship-manager Samos Steamship Co. is remunerating a substantial amount, in excess of $12 million, for the 229K DWT, Namura-constructed MV G Pegasus. MV G Pegasus has been under the ownership of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) group since its initial delivery.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has recently indicated its intention to embark on the optimization of its dry bulk fleet by disposing of older vessels, aiming to secure more favorable time charter agreements. 30-October-2016