Castor Maritime completes sale of bulk carrier vessel

Published 28/03/2025, 14:06
Castor Maritime completes sale of bulk carrier vessel

LIMASSOL, Cyprus - Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM), a diversified global shipping company with a market capitalization of $24.25 million and trailing twelve-month EBITDA of $29.47 million, has finalized the sale of the M/V Magic Eclipse, a Panamax bulk carrier built in 2011. The completion of the transaction occurred on Monday, with the delivery of the vessel to its new owners.

The sale is part of Castor Maritime’s ongoing fleet management strategy. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 56.33% and holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet. The company, which owns a fleet comprising 11 vessels with a combined capacity of 0.8 million dwt, had previously agreed to sell two other vessels: the M/V Gabriela A on December 4, 2024, and the M/V Magic Callisto in March 2025. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, CTRM appears significantly undervalued at current prices.

Castor Maritime also holds a majority stake in MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG, an investment and asset manager listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Despite the stock’s challenging performance, with a 38.93% decline over the past six months, the company maintains strong fundamentals with a current ratio of 32.2. The company’s diverse operations span vessel ownership, technical and commercial ship management, and energy infrastructure projects. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 6 additional key insights about CTRM’s financial health and growth prospects.

The press release included forward-looking statements regarding the company’s plans and expectations. These statements are subject to uncertainties and contingencies, which are difficult to predict and beyond the company’s control. The cautionary note emphasizes that actual results could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including market conditions, fleet changes, operational expenses, and regulatory compliance costs.

Investors are advised that the information in this article is based on a press release statement and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The factors influencing the shipping industry’s performance are complex and subject to change, and the company’s future results may vary from current projections.

In other recent news, Castor Maritime Inc. has completed the sale of its vessel, the M/V Ariana A, for $16.5 million. This transaction is expected to result in a net loss of approximately $3.3 million, which will be reflected in the company’s first-quarter financial results for 2025. Additionally, Castor Maritime announced a change in its corporate governance, with Mr. Angelos Rounick Platanias appointed as a Class A Director and the new Chairman of the Audit Committee. This change follows the departure of Mr. Georgios Daskalakis, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities. The appointment is aimed at maintaining the company’s commitment to strong corporate governance. The sale of the M/V Ariana A is part of Castor Maritime’s broader strategic initiatives, which include vessel ownership and investment management. The company continues to navigate market conditions and trends impacting its operations. These developments have been officially communicated through press releases and SEC filings by Castor Maritime.

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