Time Delivery Charter Time Year to Star Expiry Charter Vessel Name Type DWT Built (*) (1) Rate (2) --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- CURRENT FLEET Oct. 5, Star Alpha Capesize 175,075 1992 2009 $ 47,500 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Mar. 31, Star Beta Capesize 174,691 1993 2010 $106,500 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Jan. 25, Star Gamma Supramax 53,098 2002 2009 $ 28,500 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- May 7, Star Delta Supramax 52,434 2000 2009 $ 25,800 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Mar. 15, Star Epsilon Supramax 52,402 2001 2009 $ 25,550 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Mar. 28, 2008 $ 30,500 Mar. Star Zeta Supramax 52,994 2003 2013 $ 38,750 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Jun. 16, Star Theta Supramax 52,425 2003 2009 $ 32,500 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Nov. 23, Star Kappa Supramax 52,055 2001 2010 $ 47,800 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Total 665,174 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- VESSELS TO BE DELIVERED Feb. Feb. 15, Star Iota Panamax 78,585 1983 2008 2009 $ 18,000 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- May May 31, Star Sigma Capesize 184,000 1991 2008 2009 $100,000 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- Fleet Total 927,759 --------- ------- ----- -------- ------- -------- (*) Indicates expected delivery date to Star Bulk. (1) Represents the latest expiry date allowed by the charter party (2) Represents the gross daily rateAbout 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, coal and grain and minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece. Its common stock and warrants trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbols "SBLK" and "SBLKW" respectively. Currently, Star Bulk has an operating fleet of eight dry bulk carriers, plus definitive agreements to acquire a further two dry bulk carriers. The total fleet consists of three Capesize, one Panamax and six Supramax dry bulk vessels with an average age of approximately 11 years and a combined cargo carrying capacity of 927,759 deadweight tons. Forward-Looking Statements The information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: (1) the delivery and operation of assets of Star Bulk; (2) Star Bulk's future operating or financial results; (3) future, pending or recent acquisitions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; (4) drybulk market trends, including charter rates and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; and (5) other statements identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "may," or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, Star Bulk's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in their records and other data available from third parties. Although Star Bulk believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond their control, Star Bulk cannot assure you that Star Bulk will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the failure of a seller to deliver one or more vessels, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charterhire rates and vessel values, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in Star Bulk's operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists. Additional factors that could cause Star Bulk's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Star Bulk's Registration Statement on Form F-1/F-4 and reports on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and Star Bulk disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.
Contact Information: Contacts: Company: Akis Tsirigakis President and CEO Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Aethrion Center, Suite B-34 40 Ag. Konstantinou Maroussi 15124 Athens, Greece E-mail: ir@starbulk.com www.starbulk.com Investor Relations / Financial Media: Nicolas Bornozis President Capital Link, Inc. 230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536 New York, NY 10169 Tel. (212) 661-7566 E-mail: nbornozis@capitallink.com www.capitallink.com