{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"165724","rtpr_id":"nGNX1XgSPj-20261009","ticker":"4FAP","exchange":"","all_tickers":["4FAP"],"title":"Star Bulk Announces Strategic Partnership with Hermes World Maritime S.A.","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-09T20:05:00.219Z","article_body":"ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Bulk Carriers Corp.\n(the \"Company\" or \"Star Bulk\") (Nasdaq & Euronext Athens: SBLK), today\nannounced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Hermes World\nMaritime S.A. (“Hermes”), involving two 2026 Kamsarmax vessels namely the\nStar Ellie and the Star Bella. Under the agreement, Hermes will acquire a 35%\nownership interest in the two vessels. Star Bulk will continue to perform the\nvessels' commercial and technical management. The partnership reflects Star\nBulk's ongoing strategy to strengthen relationships with key industry\npartners.\n\nAbout Star Bulk\nStar Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne\ntransportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk’s vessels\ntransport major bulks, which include iron ore, minerals and grain, and minor\nbulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star Bulk was\nincorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and maintains\nexecutive offices in Athens, New York, Stamford and Singapore. Its common\nstock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and Euronext Athens under the\nsymbol “SBLK”. As of the date of this release on a fully delivered basis\nand as adjusted for the delivery of the three firm Kamsarmax vessels currently\nunder construction, we own a fleet of 138 vessels, with an aggregate capacity\nof 13.8 million dwt consisting of 17 Newcastlemax, 15 Capesize, 1 Mini\nCapesize, 7 Post Panamax, 43 Kamsarmax, 1 Panamax, 48 Ultramax and 14 Supramax\nvessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 dwt and 209,537 dwt.\n\nContacts\n\n Company: Simos Spyrou, Christos Begleris Co ‐ Chief Financial Officers Star Bulk Carriers Corp. c/o Star Bulk Management Inc. 40 Ag. Konstantinou Av. Maroussi 15124 Athens, Greece Email: ir@starbulk.com    Investor Relations / Financial Media: Nicolas Bornozis President Capital Link, Inc. Tel. (212) 661‐7566  Anna Wichmann Capital Link Athens Tel. +30-210-6109-800 E-mail: starbulk@capitallink.com    \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f8007803-6b56-4186-8124-8c4d59c188e7)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX1XgSPj-20261009","title":"Star Bulk Announces Strategic Partnership with Hermes World Maritime S.A.","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"4FAP","created":"2026-10-09T20:05:00.219Z","tickers":["4FAP"],"exchange":"","article_body":"ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Bulk Carriers Corp.\n(the \"Company\" or \"Star Bulk\") (Nasdaq & Euronext Athens: SBLK), today\nannounced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Hermes World\nMaritime S.A. (“Hermes”), involving two 2026 Kamsarmax vessels namely the\nStar Ellie and the Star Bella. Under the agreement, Hermes will acquire a 35%\nownership interest in the two vessels. Star Bulk will continue to perform the\nvessels' commercial and technical management. The partnership reflects Star\nBulk's ongoing strategy to strengthen relationships with key industry\npartners.\n\nAbout Star Bulk\nStar Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne\ntransportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk’s vessels\ntransport major bulks, which include iron ore, minerals and grain, and minor\nbulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star Bulk was\nincorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and maintains\nexecutive offices in Athens, New York, Stamford and Singapore. Its common\nstock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and Euronext Athens under the\nsymbol “SBLK”. As of the date of this release on a fully delivered basis\nand as adjusted for the delivery of the three firm Kamsarmax vessels currently\nunder construction, we own a fleet of 138 vessels, with an aggregate capacity\nof 13.8 million dwt consisting of 17 Newcastlemax, 15 Capesize, 1 Mini\nCapesize, 7 Post Panamax, 43 Kamsarmax, 1 Panamax, 48 Ultramax and 14 Supramax\nvessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 dwt and 209,537 dwt.\n\nContacts\n\n Company: Simos Spyrou, Christos Begleris Co ‐ Chief Financial Officers Star Bulk Carriers Corp. c/o Star Bulk Management Inc. 40 Ag. Konstantinou Av. Maroussi 15124 Athens, Greece Email: ir@starbulk.com    Investor Relations / Financial Media: Nicolas Bornozis President Capital Link, Inc. Tel. (212) 661‐7566  Anna Wichmann Capital Link Athens Tel. +30-210-6109-800 E-mail: starbulk@capitallink.com    \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f8007803-6b56-4186-8124-8c4d59c188e7)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-09T20:05:00.249735549Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791576300249},"received_at":"2026-10-09T20:05:00.598Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"154114","press_release_id":"165724","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Marine Transportation","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":["no transaction value or proceeds disclosed for the 35% vessel stake sale"],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"Star Bulk Carriers announced a strategic partnership with Hermes World Maritime S.A. covering two 2026 Kamsarmax vessels, Star Ellie and Star Bella.\n\nUnder the agreement, Hermes will acquire a 35% ownership interest in the two vessels, while Star Bulk continues to handle their commercial and technical management.\n\nStar Bulk frames the deal as part of its strategy to deepen relationships with key industry partners; no financial terms or proceeds figures were disclosed.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Minor fleet-level stake sale to a maritime partner with retained management — routine for dry bulk owners."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"fleet_size":138,"vessel_class":"2026 Kamsarmax","vessels_involved":2,"fleet_capacity_dwt":"13.8 million","partner_ownership_stake":"35%"}},"quotedText":"Under the agreement, Hermes will acquire a 35% ownership interest in the two vessels. 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