Star Bulk has expanded its global dry bulk fleet with the delivery of two new 82,000 DWT eco-Kamsarmax vessels, Star Emma and Star Evelina, from China’s Qingdao Yangfan Shipyard. The latest additions advance the company’s fleet renewal strategy and enhance fuel efficiency across its 138-vessel commercial portfolio.
Athens, Greece | June 23, 2026 – Nasdaq-listed global dry bulk shipping giant Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has further reinforced its modern tonnage profile with the official delivery of two new 82,000 DWT eco-Kamsarmax vessels, the Star Emma and Star Evelina.
The vessels were formally handed over to Star Bulk at the end of May following a successful naming ceremony held at China’s Qingdao Yangfan Shipyard.
Advancing Fleet Renewal and Efficiency
The introduction of the Star Emma and Star Evelina represents a key milestone in Star Bulk’s ongoing capital expenditure and fleet renewal strategy. Designed to optimize fuel consumption and minimize environmental impact, the high-performance eco-Kamsarmaxes incorporate advanced energy-saving specifications tailored to meet tightening global maritime emission standards.
The delivery bolsters Star Bulk’s extensive operational footprint in the dry bulk sector, where the company provides worldwide seaborne transportation solutions for major bulks, such as iron ore, minerals, and grain, as well as minor bulks, including bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products.
Fleet Profile and Global Scale
Incorporated in the Marshall Islands and maintaining executive offices across Athens, New York, Stamford, and Singapore, Star Bulk trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker “SBLK”.
Following ongoing deliveries and construction updates, the company’s robust commercial fleet stands at 138 vessels with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 13.8 million DWT. The diverse asset base features a highly adaptable range of vessel classes:
- 17 Newcastlemax
- 14 Capesize
- 7 Post-Panamax
- 42 Kamsarmax (including the newly added Star Emma and Star Evelina)
- 46 Ultramax
- 12 Supramax
With deadweight capacities spanning from 55,569 DWT to 209,537 DWT, Star Bulk continues to cement its position as a leading force in international dry cargo logistics.
About Star Bulk
Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk’s vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, minerals, and grain, and minor bulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006, and maintains executive offices in Athens, New York, Stamford, and Singapore. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SBLK”.
Source: Star Bulk