ATHENS, Greece, June 27, 2023 – Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) (“we” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with ST Shipping & Transport Pte Ltd., (the “Charterer”) for the 2010-built, 105,304 dwt, LR2 Aframax oil product tanker, the M/T P. Aliki. The gross charter rate will be based on a fixed floor rate of US$45,000 per day for a period of minimum four (4) months to a maximum of five and a half (5.5) months at the option of the Charterer, plus a 50/50 profit share provision above the floor rate. The charter commenced on June 26, 2023 and is expected to generate approximately a minimum of US$5.5 million to a maximum of US$7.5 million in gross revenue depending on the duration of the charter, excluding any additional income that may be earned from the profit share provision.
Commenting on the charter, Andreas Michalopoulos, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“With a fixed floor daily rate of $45,000, this new contract boosts our fleet-wide revenue backlog to approximately $54 million, based on the minimum duration of each charter. In addition, it provides the opportunity to further enhance our current profitability by capitalizing on the robust Aframax spot charter rates, thanks to our partnership with the Charterer and the 50% share of the vessel’s earnings above the floor. With a term of 4 to 5.5 months, the M/T P. Aliki will be strategically positioned for new employment during the seasonally strong fall period. This contract reflects our solid relationships with reputable and creditworthy counterparties, such as ST Shipping & Transport Pte Ltd., which currently employs three of our tankers.”
