Riding the Tanker Market Momentum - d’Amico International Shipping’s CEO on Strategy and Outlook

Monday, September 29, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Carlos Balestra di Mottola, Chief Executive Officer, d' Amico International Shipping (DIS.MI; OTCQX: DMCOF)

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link

Carlos Balestra di Mottola, CEO of d'Amico International Shipping, discussed current trends in the tanker market, including shifts in freight rates and the impact of increased oil supply from various countries. The company's capital discipline strategy focuses on maintaining a strong balance sheet while distributing dividends and conducting share buybacks, with plans for new vessel orders and fleet modernization efforts. Carlos addressed geopolitical events' effects on global trade flows and refining margins, while also discussing the impact of sanctions on the tanker fleet and the company's fleet deployment strategy.

Abous DIS: d’Amico International Shipping S.A. is a subsidiary of d’Amico Società di Navigazione S.p.A., one of the world’s leading privately-owned marine transportation companies, and operates in the product tankers sector, comprising vessels that typically carry refined petroleum products, chemical and vegetable oils. d’Amico International Shipping S.A. controls, through its fully-owned subsidiary namely d’Amico Tankers D.A.C., Dublin, either through ownership or charter arrangements, a modern and double-hulled fleet, ranging from 35,000 to 75,000 deadweight tons. The Company has a long history of family enterprise and a worldwide presence with offices in key maritime centers (London, Dublin, Monaco, Stamford and Singapore). The Company’s shares are listed on the Milan Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DIS.MI”

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Pyxis Tankers Steers Q3 Higher Amid Choppy Seas

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Valentios "Eddie" Valentis, Chairman and CEO, Pyxis Tankers, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS)

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President, Capital Link

In this webinar discussion, we are joined by Eddie Valentis, Chairman and CEO of Pyxis Tankers , who reported strong Q3 2025 bookings and discussed the company's market outlook, including challenges from potential oversupply and geopolitical risks. The discussion covered the current state and future prospects of the shipping industry, focusing on vessel types and pricing trends, while also addressing concerns about sustainable fuels and decarbonization. Mr. Valentis outlined Pyxis's capital management strategy, including successful share repurchases and plans for vessel acquisitions, while emphasizing the company's shift toward diversified shipping operations and strong financial position.

About PXS - The Company currently owns a modern fleet of six mid-sized eco-vessels, which are engaged in the seaborne transportation of a broad range of refined petroleum products and dry-bulk commodities and consists of three MR product tankers, one Kamsarmax bulk carrier and controlling interests in two dry-bulk joint ventures of a sister-ship Kamsarmax and an Ultramax. The Company is positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize its fleet of eco-efficient vessels due to significant capital resources, competitive cost structure, strong customer relationships and an experienced management team whose interests are aligned with those of its shareholders. For more information, visit: http://www.pyxistankers.com

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MPC Container Ships ASA Q2 2025: Sector Update, Fleet Renewal Strategy & Unlocking Shareholder Returns

September 9, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Moritz Fuhrmann, Co-CEO & CFO, MPC Container Ships ASA (OSLO: MPCC)

Ms. Daniela Guerrero, VP, Investor Relations, Capital Link

MPC Container Ships' co-CEO and CFO Moritz Fuhrmann joined Capital Link's Trending News Webinar Series to discuss the company's performance and strategic direction, including their $1.2 billion backlog and recent new build orders. The discussion covered current market conditions, chartering activity, and the impact of geopolitical events on the shipping industry, with Moritz explaining how factors like the Red Sea closure and U.S. trade measures have influenced charter rates and ton miles. The conversation concluded by highlighting MPC’s capital-allocation priorities and how it balances fleet renewal with shareholder returns.

About MPC Container Ships (Oslo Bors Ticker: MPCC): MPC Container Ships ASA (ticker code "MPCC") is a leading container tonnage provider focusing on small to mid-size container ships. Its main activity is to own and operate a portfolio of container ships serving intra-regional trade lanes on fixed-rate charters. The Company is registered and has its business office in Oslo, Norway. For more information, please visit www.mpc-container.com.

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Euroseas Ltd. - Strong Q2 & Dividend Boost - Bullish on Feeder/Intermediate Segments

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman & CEO at Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA)

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President at Capital Link

In this Capital Link Trending News webinar discussion, Euroseas Ltd.'s Chairman and CEO Aristides Pittas reported strong Q2 profits of $30 million and announced a dividend increase to $0.70 per share, expressing confidence in container shipping market conditions despite potential risks from economic slowdowns and the eventual reopening of the Suez Canal. The company aims to maintain a stable dividend yield above 5% while reserving capital for growth opportunities, having secured longer-term charters of 2-4 years to ensure steady profits. Mr. Pittas also highlighted the company's ESG initiatives focusing on fleet modernization with more fuel-efficient ships and mentioned his involvement with HELMEPA to protect seas and educate Greek schools.

About ESEA - 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 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA. Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas' operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 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 22 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 22 containerships have a cargo capacity of 67,494 teu. After the delivery of two feeder containership newbuildings in the fourth quarter of 2027, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 24 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 76,094 teu. For more information visit: www.euroseas.gr

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Star Bulk Carriers Corp - Focusing on Shareholder Returns and Fleet Upgrades

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Hamish Norton, President of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK)

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link

In this episode, Star Bulk Carriers' President Hamish Norton discusses the company's fleet management strategy, including recent vessel sales and upgrades aimed at improving fuel efficiency through advanced technology installations. In outlining the company's capital return policy, Mr. Norton emphasizes their preference for share buybacks when profitable while maintaining flexibility based on market conditions and shareholder preferences. The discussion concludes with an analysis of current dry bulk market conditions, including regional imbalances and seasonal trade patterns, along with considerations of supply-side constraints and potential market drivers through 2026.

About SBLK - 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”. On a fully delivered basis and as adjusted for the delivery of a) the vessels agreed to be sold and b) the five firm Kamsarmax vessels currently under construction, Star Bulk owns a fleet of 142 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of 14.2 million dwt consisting of 17 Newcastlemax, 15 Capesize, 1 Mini Capesize, 7 Post Panamax, 42 Kamsarmax, 1 Panamax, 48 Ultramax, and 11 Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 dwt and 209,537 dwt.

In addition, in November 2021, Star Bulk took delivery of the Capesize vessel Star Shibumi, under a seven-year charter-in arrangement, and in 2024, Star Bulk took delivery of the vessels Star Voyager, Star Explorer, Stargazer, Star Earendel, Star Illusion, and Star Thetis, each subject to a seven-year charter-in arrangement. For more information visit: www.starbulk.com

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HEIDMAR Q2 2025: Executing a Growth Strategy on Core Operations & New Initiatives

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO, Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMR)

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President, Capital Link

In this episode of Capital Link's Trending News Series, Pankaj Khanna, CEO of Heidmar, discussed the company's recent developments, including a 23% increase in second-quarter revenues driven by new contracts and vessel acquisitions. Heidmar, a NASDAQ-listed maritime service provider, has completed the sale of a loss-making U.S. flagpole business and is focusing on core operations. The company is also exploring new opportunities in vessel acquisitions, commercial management, and technical management, with a recent $20 million equity facility with B. Riley to support growth initiatives. Pankaj emphasized Heidmar's unique position as a one-stop maritime service provider, offering investors exposure to the shipping sector through a stable and growth-oriented platform.

About Heidmar: Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Heidmar is an Athens based, commercial and pool management business servicing the crude and product tanker market and is committed to safety, performance, relationships and transparency. With operations in Athens, London, Singapore, Chennai, Hong Kong and Dubai, Heidmar has a reputation as a reliable and responsible partner with a goal of maximizing our customers' profitability. Heidmar seeks to offer vessel owners a "one stop" solution for all maritime services in the crude oil, refined petroleum products and dry bulk shipping sectors. Heidmar believes its unique business model and extensive experience in the maritime industry allows the Company to achieve premier market coverage and utilization, as well as provide customers in the sector with seamless commercial transportation services.

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Navigator Gas: On Ammonia-Fueled Shipping, Partnerships & Fleet Expansion

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Featuring:

Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS)

Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link.

In this episode of Capital Link's Trending News webinar, Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Gas, discusses the company's recent joint venture with Ammon Maritime to construct two new ammonia-fueled vessels. He explained that the vessels will be dual-fuel, capable of using traditional fuel or biofuel, but primarily burning ammonia as fuel for the first five years. The project, which received a 90 million Norwegian kroner grant from the Norwegian government, is expected to be accretive to Navigator's earnings due to competitive pricing and financing. Mads also highlights the strategic collaboration with Babcock International Group to develop technologies that enhance cargo switching efficiency between LPG and ammonia, aiming to improve operational flexibility and reduce emissions.

About Navigator Gas - Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and a global leader in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) and ammonia and owns a 50% share, through a joint venture, in an ethylene export marine terminal at Morgan’s Point, Texas on the Houston Ship Channel, USA. Navigator Gas’ fleet consists of 58 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers, 27 of which are ethylene and ethane capable. The Company plays a vital role in the liquefied gas supply chain for energy companies, industrial consumers and commodity traders, with its sophisticated vessels providing an efficient and reliable ‘floating pipeline’ between the parties, connecting the world today, creating a sustainable tomorrow. Navigator Gas’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVGS”. For more information, please visit www.navigatorgas.com

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Safe Bulkers Focusing on Long-Term Competitiveness Through Fleet Renewal

August 5, 2025

Featuring:

Dr. Loukas Barmparis, President of Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB)

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link, Inc.

In this episode, Dr. Loucas Barmparis presented Safe Bulkers' financial performance and market prospects, highlighting the company's strong liquidity position and fleet composition while discussing the dry bulk market's medium to long-term evolution. The discussion covered environmental investments and vessel upgrades, including details about Phase 3 new builds and their competitive advantages in fuel efficiency and cost savings. Dr. Barbaris concluded by explaining Safe Bulkers' capital allocation strategy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining comfortable leverage, liquidity, and rewarding shareholders through dividends.

About SB - The Company is an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, transporting bulk cargoes, particularly coal, grain and iron ore, along worldwide shipping routes for some of the world’s largest users of marine drybulk transportation services The Company’s common stock, series C preferred stock and series D preferred stock are listed on the NYSE, and trade under the symbols “SB,” “SB.PR.C” and “SB.PR.D,” respectively. For more information please visit here: www.safebulkers.com

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Navigator Gas - Russell Indices Inclusion to Expand Shareholder Base & Trading Liquidity

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Featuring Mr. Randy Giveans, Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development at Navigator Gas

In this episode of Capital Link Trending News Webinar Series, Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link sits down with Randy Giveans, Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development at Navigator Gas, to discuss about the company's recent inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 US stock market indices. Randy outlines the structure and eligibility criteria of the Russell indices, highlighting Navigator Gas's qualifications and the importance of index inclusion for small-cap companies. The interview covers how index inclusion benefits investors through increased liquidity and trading volume, with Randy detailing the impact on both passive and active funds and noting the positive effects on Navigator Gas's share price and investor base since May 2023.

About Navigator Gas - Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and a global leader in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) and ammonia and owns a 50% share, through a joint venture, in an ethylene export marine terminal at Morgan’s Point, Texas on the Houston Ship Channel, USA. Navigator Gas’ fleet consists of 58 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers, 27 of which are ethylene and ethane capable. The Company plays a vital role in the liquefied gas supply chain for energy companies, industrial consumers and commodity traders, with its sophisticated vessels providing an efficient and reliable ‘floating pipeline’ between the parties, connecting the world today, creating a sustainable tomorrow. Navigator Gas’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVGS”. For more information, please visit www.navigatorgas.com

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