Norwegian shipowner Atlantica Shipping AS has sold its last two dry bulk vessels signalling its departure from the dry bulk sector. However, the shipowner and operator of vessels within various segments is considering a return to the dry bulk sector after confirming the sale of its final two bulkers.
The Norwegian shipping company announced via social media that the 2009-built vessels were handed over to their new owners in December and earlier this month.
The first vessel Paro was bought in February 2021 whilst the second vessel Atlantica Sun was bought in April 2023.
“Both Mitsui 56 built 2009. The vessels and their crew have performed excellent during the entire period,” Atlantica Shipping stated.
The vessels were under the technical management of A.M Nomikos, and traded on TC`s and in the Aquarius Pool operated by A.M Nomikos.
“These were the last of our dry bulk vessels,” the company added leaving open the possibility to return to the sector with the message: “We will be back.”
Oslo-based Atlantica Shipping AS was established in January 1997. Atlantica is owned by management, local investors, Egon Oldendorff and A. M. Nomikos. The company started as an operator of vessels, but has evolved into being a shipowner and manager.
Atlantica’s main activity is to own and operate vessels within various segements. This includes both secondhand tonnage and newbuildings. Atlantica currently has 10 vessels in its portfolio. Vessels employment are mainly timecharter or in pool whilst some ships are fixed on long term bareboat charters.