Euroseas Ltd. Announces three-year Charter Contract for its Intermediate Containership, M/V Emmanuel P

Core Viewpoint - Euroseas Ltd. has secured a new time charter contract for its intermediate containership, M/V Emmanuel P, at a gross daily rate of $38,000 for a period of 36 to 38 months, reflecting the strength of the containership market and increasing future cash flow visibility [1][2]. Company Summary - Euroseas Ltd. operates in the container shipping market, managing a fleet of 22 vessels, including 15 feeder containerships and 7 intermediate containerships, with a total cargo capacity of 67,494 teu [7]. - The company is expected to generate over $32 million in EBITDA from the new charter contract, increasing charter coverage to approximately 97% for 2025, 67% for 2026, and 40% for 2027 [2]. - The average contracted daily rate for the company will rise to about $28,700 for the remainder of 2025, over $31,000 in 2026, and over $33,000 in 2027 [2]. Fleet Profile - After the new charter of M/V Emmanuel P, the fleet profile includes various intermediate and feeder containerships with different TCE rates, highlighting the company's diverse operational capabilities [3][4]. - The M/V Emmanuel P, built in 2005, will transition from a previous charter rate of $21,000 to the new rate of $38,000 upon completion of scheduled drydock and energy-saving device installations [1][3]. Future Outlook - Euroseas is set to expand its fleet to 23 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 69,744 teu after the delivery of two new intermediate containerships in 2027 [7]. - The company’s operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management of the vessels [6].