Euroseas Ltd.

04/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/02/2024 14:27

Euroseas Ltd. Announces One-Year Time Charter Contract and Completion of Retrofits for its Intermediate Containership, M/V Synergy Antwerp - Form 6-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2024

Commission File Number: 001-33283

EUROSEAS LTD.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

4 Messogiou & Evropis Street

151 24 Maroussi, Greece

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 1 is a copy of the press release issued by Euroseas Ltd. (the "Company") on April 2, 2024: Euroseas Ltd. Announces One-Year Time Charter Contract and Completion of Retrofits for its Intermediate Containership, M/V Synergy Antwerp.

This Report on Form 6-K (which includes Exhibit 1), except for the paragraph in Exhibit 1 beginning with "Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented:", is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company's Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-268708) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on December 7, 2022 and the Company's Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-269066) filed with the Commission on December 29, 2022.

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: April 2, 2024

By:

/s/ Aristides J. Pittas

Name:

Aristides J. Pittas

Title:

President

Exhibit 1

Euroseas Ltd. Announces One-Year Time Charter Contract and Completion of Retrofits for its Intermediate Containership, M/V Synergy Antwerp

Maroussi, Athens, Greece - April 2, 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 Antwerp, for a minimum period of 11.5 to a maximum period of 14 months at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $26,500. The charter commenced on April 2, 2024, after the vessel successfully completed its scheduled drydock and special survey, along with certain retrofits including the installation of a number of "energy saving devices". The latter are expected to improve her consumption in the commercial speed range by about 25%. On that basis, the vessel will emit about 9,800 metric tons of CO2 less per annum.

The following retrofits and "energy saving devices" were installed on the ship:

(a)

New bulbous bow

(b)

A new and lighter propeller

(c)

Hub vortex absorbed fins (HVAF)

(d)

Pre-shrouded vanes (PSV)

(e)

Silicone coating of the ship's underwater parts

(f)

LED lights

(g)

Auto pilot upgrade with advanced ecology control

(h)

Jacket pre-heater auto control

Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented:"We are pleased to announce that M/V Synergy Antwerp was chartered for about a year to a top-tier charterer at a very profitable rate of $26,500/day, following the completion of its drydock and retrofits. The charter rate represents a strong increase compared to last done, indicating charterer's interest in more modern, energy efficient vessels; it is expected to contribute about $6.5 million of EBITDA over the minimum contracted period and increases our 2024 charter coverage to about 80%. This is the third vessel from our fleet undergoing retrofits as part of our ongoing efforts to modernize our fleet and reduce our carbon footprint."

Fleet Profile:

The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:

Name

Type

Dwt

TEU

Year Built

Employment

TCE Rate ($/day)

Container Carriers

MARCOS V(*)

Intermediate

72,968

6,350

2005

TC until Dec-24

$42,200

TC until Aug-25

$15,000

SYNERGY BUSAN(*)

Intermediate

50,726

4,253

2009

TC until Aug-24

$25,000

SYNERGY ANTWERP(*)

Intermediate

50,726

4,253

2008

TC until Mar-25

$26,500(**)

SYNERGY OAKLAND(*)

Intermediate

50,787

4,253

2009

TC until May-26

$42,000

SYNERGY KEELUNG(*)

Intermediate

50,969

4,253

2009

TC until Apr-25

$23,000

EMMANUEL P(*)

Intermediate

50,796

4,250

2005

TC until Apr-25

$21,000

RENA P(*)

Intermediate

50,796

4,250

2007

TC until Apr-25

$21,000

EM KEA(*)

Feeder

42,165

3,100

2007

TC until May-26

$19,000

GREGOS(*)

Feeder

37,237

2,800

2023

TC until Apr-26

$48,000

TERATAKI(*)

Feeder

37,237

2,800

2023

TC until Jul-26

$48,000

TENDER SOUL(*)

Feeder

37,237

2,800

2024

TC unitl Oct-24

$17,000

EM ASTORIA (+)

Feeder

35,600

2,788

2004

TC until Feb-25

$20,000

EVRIDIKI G(*)

Feeder

34,677

2,556

2001

TC until Feb-25

$40,000

EM CORFU(*)

Feeder

34,654

2,556

2001

TC until Feb-25

$40,000

DIAMANTIS P(*)

Feeder

30,360

2,008

1998

TC until Oct-24

$27,000

EM SPETSES(*)

Feeder

23,224

1,740

2007

TC until Jul-24

$29,500

JONATHAN P(*)

Feeder

23,357

1,740

2006

TC until Sep-24

$26,662(***)

EM HYDRA(*)

Feeder

23,351

1,740

2005

TC until May-24

$15,000

JOANNA(*)

Feeder

22,301

1,732

1999

TC until May-24

$10,250

AEGEAN EXPRESS(*)

Feeder

18,581

1,439

1997

TC until Oct-24

$8,000

Total Container Carriers on the Water

20

777,749

61,661

Vessels under construction

Type

Dwt

TEU

To be delivered

Employment

TCE Rate ($/day)

LEONIDAS Z (H4237)

Feeder

37,237

2,800

Apr/May 2024

TC until Mar/Apr 2026

$20,000

MONICA (H4248)

Feeder

22,262

1,800

Q2 2024

STEPHANIA K (H4249)

Feeder

22,262

1,800

Q2 2024

PEPI STAR (H4250)

Feeder

22,262

1,800

Q3 2024

DEAR PANEL (H4251)

Feeder

37,237

2,800

Q4 2024

SYMEON P (H4252)

Feeder

37,237

2,800

Q4 2024

Total under construction

6

178,497

13,800

Notes:

(*)

TC denotes time charter. All dates listed are the earliest redelivery dates under each time charter unless the contract rate is lower than the current market rate in which cases the latest redelivery date is assumed; vessels with the latest redelivery date shown are marked by (+).

(**)

Rate is gross of commissions of 2.5% (commissions are, typically, 5-6.25%)

(***)

Rate is net of commissions (commissions are, typically, 5-6.25%)

About Euroseas Ltd.

Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 150 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA.


Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas' operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.


The Company has a fleet of 20 vessels, including 13 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 20 containerships have a cargo capacity of 61,661 teu. After the delivery of six feeder containership newbuildings in 2024, Euroseas' fleet will consist of 26 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 75,461 teu.


Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company's growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for containerships, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

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Company Contact

Investor Relations / Financial Media

Tasos Aslidis

Chief Financial Officer

Euroseas Ltd.

11 Canterbury Lane,

Watchung, NJ 07069

Tel. (908) 301-9091

E-mail: [email protected]

Nicolas Bornozis

Markella Kara

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230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540

New York, NY 10169

Tel. (212) 661-7566

E-mail: [email protected]

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