FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January 2008
EUROSEAS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Euroseas Ltd.
Aethrion Center
40 Ag. Konstantinou Street
151 24 Maroussi, Greece
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F |X| Form 40-F |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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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 January 30, 2008 that announces one year time charter agreements for two of its container ships.
EXHIBIT 1
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Euroseas Ltd. Announces One Year Time Charter Agreements for Two of its Container Ships
January 30, 2008, Maroussi, Athens, Greece - Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA), an owner and operator of drybulk carriers, container ship and multipurpose vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk and containerized cargoes, announced today that subsidiaries of the Company have entered into one year time charterer extensions for two of its containership vessels, the M/V “Ninos” and the M/V “Despina P”.
The M/V "Ninos," a 1,169 teu, 1990 built feeder container ship, has extended its time charter for an additional one-year at a gross daily rate of $13,175, $375 per day higher than the present charter rate. The charter extension will commence on April 29, 2008.
The M/V “Despina P” a 1,932 teu 1990 built handysize container ship, has entered in a time charter for one year at a gross daily rate of $15,250 representing a $500 per increase over the daily rate of its current short term charter. The charter will commence on February 19th 2008.
Following these charters, approximately 60% of Euroseas total fleet days in 2008 are fixed under period charters, already concluded spot charters, or, otherwise protected from market fluctuations.
Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented: “We are very pleased to announce that we have secured two of our containerships on profitable time charters which is in line with our strategy of seeking a steady revenue stream while further enhancing shareholder returns. Our outlook on the container sector remains positive for the long term as we expect the current stability in charter rates to remain intact.”
The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:
Name | Type | Dwt | TEU | Year Built | Employment | TCE Rate ($/day) |
Dry Bulk Vessels |
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IRINI (*) | Panamax | 69,734 |
| 1988 | Baumarine Pool – ‘til end 2008 | $17,000 to $20,000 |
ARISTIDES N.P. | Panamax | 69,268 |
| 1993 | TC ‘til Jan-08 | $29,000 |
IOANNA P. | Panamax | 64,873 |
| 1984 | TC ‘til Aug-08 | $35,500 |
NIKOLAOS P. | Handysize | 34,750 |
| 1984 | Spot | $34,000 |
GREGOS | Handysize | 38,691 |
| 1984 | Spot | $45,000 |
Total Dry Bulk Vessels | 5 | 277,316 |
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Multipurpose Dry Cargo Vessels |
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TASMAN TRADER | 1 | 22,568 | 950 | 1990 | TC ‘til Mar-12 | $8,850 ‘til Dec-08, $9,500 ‘til Dec-10, $9,000 ‘til Mar-12 |
Container Carriers |
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TIGER BRIDGE | Intermediate | 31,627 | 2,228 | 1990 | TC ‘til Jul-09 | $16,500 |
ARTEMIS | Intermediate | 29,693 | 2,098 | 1987 | TC ‘til Dec-08 | $19,000 |
DESPINA P | Handysize | 33,667 | 1,932 | 1990 | TC ‘til Feb-09 | $14,750 ‘til Feb-08 |
JONATHAN P | Handysize | 33,667 | 1,932 | 1990 | Spot | N/A |
CLAN GLADIATOR | Handysize | 30,007 | 1,742 | 1992 | TC ‘til Apr-08 | $19,000 |
YM XINGANG I | Handysize | 23,596 | 1,599 | 1993 | TC ‘til Jul-09 | $26,650 |
MANOLIS P | Handysize | 20,346 | 1,452 | 1995 | TC ‘til Mar-08 | $13,450 |
NINOS | Feeder | 18,253 | 1,169 | 1990 | TC ‘til Apr-09 | $12,800 ‘til Apr-08 |
KUO HSIUNG | Feeder | 18,154 | 1,169 | 1993 | TC ‘til Feb-09 | $15,800 |
Total Container Carriers | 9 | 239,010 | 15,321 |
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Fleet Grand Total | 15 | 538,894 | 16,271 |
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(*) "IRINI" is employed in the Baumarine pool that is managed by Klaveness, a major global charterer in the dry bulk area, and also participates in “short” funds (contracts to carry cargo at agreed rates), reducing its exposure to the spot market. “IRINI” has about 42% coverage for 2008. The remaining portion earns the market spot rate.
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 136 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker ESEA.
Euroseas operates in the dry cargo, drybulk and container shipping markets. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2000 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 15 vessels, including 3 Panamax drybulk carriers, 2 Handysize drybulk carriers, 2 Intermediate container ship, 5 Handysize container ships, 2 Feeder container ships and a multipurpose dry cargo vessel. Euroseas' 5 drybulk carriers have a total cargo capacity of 277,316 dwt, its 9 container ships have a cargo capacity of 15,321 teu and its 1 multipurpose vessel has a cargo capacity of 22,568 dwt or 950 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 dry bulk vessels, 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.
Contact:
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Company Contact
Tasos Aslidis
Chief Financial Officer
Euroseas Ltd.
11 Canterbury lane
Watchung, NJ 07069
Tel. (908) 301-9091
E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr
Investor Relations / Financial Media
Nicolas Bornozis
President
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230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel. (212) 661-7566
E-mail: nbornozis@capitallink.com
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.
(registrant)
Dated: January 30, 2008
By: /s/ Aristides J. Pittas
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Aristides J. Pittas
President