Declares $0.60 per Share Dividend for Q4 2005NEW YORK, NY, Feb 13, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NASDAQ: GSTL) today reported its
financial results for the three months and twelve months ended
December 31, 2005.
The following financial review discusses the results for the three
months and twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and for the three
months ended September 30, 2005. Since the Company began operations
on December 6, 2004, comparable historical data for the three months
and twelve months ended December 31, 2004 is not presented.
Fourth Quarter and 2005 Full Year Highlights
-- Declared a $0.60 per share dividend payable on or about March 10, 2006
to shareholders of record on February 24, 2006 based on Q4 2005 results;
-- Recorded net income of $15.1 million, or $0.60 basic earnings per
share, in Q4 2005;
-- Recorded net income of $54.5 million, or $2.91 basic earnings per
share, for the full year 2005;
-- Recorded adjusted net income of $58.6 million, or $3.12 adjusted
earnings per share, for the full year 2005 (please see footnote 1 of
"Summary Consolidated Financial and Other Data" below);
-- Paid a $0.60 per share dividend on November 28, 2005 based on Q3 2005
results;
-- Took delivery of the Genco Muse, a 2001 Japanese-built 48,913 dwt
Handymax drybulk carrier on October 14, 2005, expanding fleet to 17
vessels;
-- Completed a $247 million Initial Public Offering on July 22, 2005; and
-- Closed on a $450 million credit facility, on July 29, 2005.
Financial Review: 2005 Fourth Quarter
The Company recorded net income of $15.1 million or $0.60 basic
earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2005.
Comparatively, for the three months ended September 30, 2005 net
income was $12.3 million. The increase in net income was attributable
primarily to lower interest expense for the three months ended
December 31, 2005. During the three months ended September 30, 2005,
the Company recognized a one-time, non-cash $4.1 million charge
related to deferred financing costs associated with the retirement of
our original credit facility.
Robert Gerald Buchanan, President, commented, "2005 was truly a
momentous year for Genco, as we recorded strong financial results
while putting in place a solid foundation for future growth.
Building on our initial acquisition in December 2004, we further
expanded our fleet in 2005 and have solidified our position as a
leading operator of modern tonnage. During 2005, we continued to
benefit from our significant time charter coverage at above market
rates, enabling the Company to provide shareholders with sizeable
cash dividends since going public in July 2005. With 77% of our 2006
operating days secured on time charters at very favorable rates,
Genco is well positioned to continue to post strong results for the
Company and its shareholders."
Operating income decreased to $16.8 million for the three months
ended December 31, 2005 compared to $18.6 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2005 as a result of higher vessel operating and
general and administrative expenses. EBITDA for the three months
ended December 31, 2005 was $23.8 million compared to $24.7 million
for the period ended September 30, 2005 (please see "Summary
Consolidated Financial and Other Data" for a reconciliation of net
income to EBITDA).
The average daily time charter equivalent, or TCE, rates obtained by
the Company's fleet increased to $20,725 per day for the three months
ended December 31, 2005 compared to $20,407 for the three months ended
September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to higher charter
rates achieved in the fourth quarter versus the third quarter of 2005
for the Genco Leader and the Genco Trader, the two vessels operating
in the spot market.
Total operating expenses increased to $16.5 million for the three
months ended December 31, 2005 from $12.6 million for the three-month
period ended September 30, 2005. Vessel operating expenses were $5.9
million for the three months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $3.8
million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2005. General
and administrative expenses increased to $2.5 million from $1.2
million during the comparative periods primarily due to year-end
employee and executive compensation. Management fees for the three
months ended December 31, 2005 were $0.3 million and relate to fees
paid to our technical manager, Wallem Shipmanagement.
Daily vessel operating expenses rose to $3,794 per vessel day during
the fourth quarter of 2005 from $2,594 for the previous quarter this
year. This increase is primarily due to the timing of purchases of
spares, stores, and other items that are typically used throughout
the calendar year. Daily vessel operating expenses for our fleet on a
12-month basis remain below the $3,086 budgeted by the Company and
Wallem. We believe daily vessel operating expenses are best measured
for comparative purposes over a 12-month period and will vary on a
quarter to quarter basis.
Financial Review: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005
Net income was $54.5 million or $2.91 basic earnings per share, and
adjusted net income was $58.6 million or $3.12 adjusted basic
earnings per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005. The
adjustment to net income and earnings per share excludes the
one-time, non-cash deferred financing charge of $4.1 million for the
third quarter as a result of the retirement of our original credit
facility. Voyage revenues were $116.9 million and EBITDA was $91.5
million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005. TCE rates
obtained by the Company's fleet for the twelve months ended December
31, 2005 were $20,903 per day.
Daily vessel operating expenses for the twelve months ended December
31, 2005 were $2,805, below the $3,086 budgeted by the Company and
Wallem for the twelve months of 2005.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004, was $88.2 and $2.7 million, respectively.
Net cash from operating activities for 2005 was primarily a result of
recorded net income of $54.5 million, depreciation and amortization
charges of $22.7 million, and amortization of deferred financing
costs of $4.6 million in 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2004,
net cash provided from operating activities was primarily due to an
increase in deferred revenue of $1.6 million, net income of $0.9
million, and $0.8 million due to an increase in accounts payable and
accrued expenses.
Net cash used in investing activities for the years ended December
31, 2005 and 2004 was $268.1 and $189.4 million, respectively and
related mostly to the acquisition of eleven vessels during 2005 for
$267.0 million and $189.4 in 2004 for vessel acquisitions and
deposits.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the years ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $219.3 and $194.1 million,
respectively. For the year 2005, net cash provided by financing
activities consisted primarily of $231.2 million in proceeds from our
original credit facility used to finance the acquisition of eleven
additional vessels, net proceeds from our initial public equity
offering of $230.3 million and $130.7 million in net borrowings under
our new credit facility. In addition, we retired the $357.0 million
outstanding under our original credit facility. For 2004, the
primary sources of net cash provided by financing activities were
proceeds of $125.8 from the original credit facility and a $72.5
million capital contribution from Fleet Acquisition LLC used to
finance the acquisition of the initial six vessels in the fleet.
Capital Expenditures
We make capital expenditures from time to time in connection with
vessel acquisitions. Our recent vessel acquisitions consist of our
fleet of five Panamax drybulk carriers, seven Handymax drybulk
carriers and five Handysize drybulk carriers.
In addition to acquisitions that we may undertake in future periods,
we will incur additional capital expenditures due to special surveys
and drydockings for our fleet. We estimate our drydocking costs for
our fleet for 2006 and 2007 to be:
2006 2007
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Estimated Costs (1) $2.3 million $2.8 million
Estimated Offhire Days (2) 180 160
(1) Estimates are based on our budgeted cost of drydocking our vessels in
China. Actual costs will vary based on various factors, including where
the drydockings are actually performed. We expect to fund these costs
with cash from operations.
(2) Assumes 20 days per drydocking per vessel. Actual length will vary
based on the condition of the vessel, yard schedules and other factors.
Summary Consolidated Financial and Other Data
The following table summarizes Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's
selected consolidated financial and other data for the periods
indicated below.
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005
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(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Revenues $ 33,385 $ 116,906
Operating expenses:
Voyage expenses 1,243 4,287
Vessel operating expenses 5,885 15,135
General and administrative
expenses 2,522 4,937
Management fees 344 1,479
Depreciation and amortization 6,555 22,322
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Total operating expenses 16,549 48,160
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Operating income 16,836 68,746
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Interest income (expense):
Interest income 489 1,084
Interest expense (2,185) (15,348)
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Net interest expense (1,696) (14,264)
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Net income $ 15,140 $ 54,482
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Adjusted net income (1) $ 15,140 $ 58,585
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Earnings per share - basic $ 0.60 $ 2.91
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Earnings per share - diluted $ 0.60 $ 2.90
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Adjusted earnings per share -
basic (1) $ 0.60 $ 3.12
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Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic 25,260,000 18,751,726
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Weighted average shares
outstanding - diluted 25,273,762 18,755,195
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December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash $ 46,912 $ 7,431
Current assets, including cash 49,705 8,529
Total assets 489,958 201,628
Current liabilities, including
current portion of long-term
debt 5,978 24,048
Current portion of long-term
debt - 23,203
Total long-term debt, including
current portion 130,683 125,766
Shareholders' equity 348,242 73,374
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2005
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Net cash provided by operating
activities $ 88,230
Net cash (used) by investing
activities (268,072)
Net cash provided by financing
activities 219,323
EBITDA (2) 91,466
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
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FLEET DATA:
Total number of vessels at end
of period 17 17
Average number of vessels (3) 16.9 14.8
Total ownership days for fleet
(4) 1,551 5,396
Total available days for fleet
(5) 1,551 5,388
Total operating days for fleet
(6) 1,543 5,345
Fleet utilization (7) 99.5% 99.2%
AVERAGE DAILY RESULTS:
Time charter equivalent (8) $ 20,725 $ 20,903
Daily vessel operating expenses
per vessel (9) 3,794 2,805
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Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
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EBITDA Reconciliation: (unaudited)
Net Income $ 15,140 $ 54,482
+ Net interest expense 1,696 14,264
+ Depreciation and amortization 6,555 22,322
+ Amortization of value of time
charter acquired 398 398
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EBITDA 23,789 91,466
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(1) Adjusted net income is presented to provide additional information, in
the opinion of management, with respect to the Company's ability to compare
from period to period its operations without the one-time non-cash $4.1
million charge to write-off deferred financing costs associated with the
retirement of the original credit facility. While adjusted net income is
used by management as a measure of the operating performance, it is not
necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other
companies due to differences in methods of calculations. Adjusted net
income should not be considered an alternative to net income or other
performance measurements under accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
(2) EBITDA represents net income plus net interest expense, income tax
expense, depreciation and amortization, and amortization of the value of
time charter acquired. EBITDA is included because it is used by management
and certain investors as a measure of operating performance. EBITDA is used
by analysts in the shipping industry as a common performance measure to
compare results across peers. Our management uses EBITDA as a performance
measure in consolidating monthly internal financial statements and it is
presented for review at our board meetings. EBITDA is also used by our
lenders in certain loan covenants. For these reasons, we believe that
EBITDA is a useful measure to present to our investors. EBITDA is not an
item recognized by U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an
alternative to net income, operating income or any other indicator of a
company's operating performance required by U.S. GAAP. EBITDA is not a
source of liquidity or cash flows as shown in our consolidated statement
of cash flows. The definition of EBITDA used here may not be comparable
to that used by other companies.
(3) Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted
our fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number
of days each vessel was part of our fleet during the period divided by
the number of calendar days in that period.
(4) We define ownership days as the aggregate number of days in a period
during which each vessel in our fleet has been owned by us. Ownership
days are an indicator of the size of our fleet over a period and affect
both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that we record
during a period.
(5) We define available days as the number of our ownership days less the
aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to scheduled
repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades or special surveys
and the aggregate amount of time that we spend positioning our vessels.
Companies in the shipping industry generally use available days to
measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be
capable of generating revenues.
(6) We define operating days as the number of our available days in a
period less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due
to unforeseen circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to
measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels
actually generate revenues.
(7) We calculate fleet utilization by dividing the number of our operating
days during a period by the number of our available days during the period.
The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to measure a company's
efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing
the number of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons other than
scheduled repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades, special
surveys or vessel positioning.
(8) We define TCE rates as our revenues (net of voyage expenses) divided
by the number of our available days during the period, which is consistent
with industry standards. TCE rate is a common shipping industry
performance measure used primarily to compare daily earnings generated by
vessels on time charters with daily earnings generated by vessels on
voyage charters, because charterhire rates for vessels on voyage charters
are generally not expressed in per-day amounts while charterhire rates for
vessels on time charters generally are expressed in such amounts.
(9) We define daily vessel operating expenses to include crew wages and
related costs, the cost of insurance expenses relating to repairs and
maintenance (excluding drydocking), the costs of spares and consumable
stores, tonnage taxes and other miscellaneous expenses. Daily vessel
operating expenses are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses by
ownership days for the relevant period.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's Fleet
As of December 31, 2005, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's fleet
consisted of five Panamax, seven Handymax and five Handysize drybulk
carriers, with a total carrying capacity of approximately 839,000
deadweight tons, or dwt.
On October 14, 2005, we took delivery of the Genco Muse, a 48,913 DWT
Handymax bulk carrier built in 2001 in Japan. The vessel operates
under a time charter to Qatar Navigation QSC at a gross rate of
$26,500 per day through September 1, 2007.
The average age of the Company's fleet as of December 31, 2005 was
8.6 years. Fifteen of the 17 vessels in our fleet are on long-term
time charters with an average remaining life of 1.0 year as of
December 31,
2005.
2006
Current Time
Vessel Vessel Type Expiration Date(1) Charter Rates (2)
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1 Genco Beauty Panamax February 2007 $ 29,000
2 Genco Knight Panamax January 2007 $ 29,000
3 Genco Leader Panamax Spot(3) N/A
4 Genco Trader Panamax Spot(3) N/A
5 Genco Vigour Panamax December 2006 $ 29,000
6 Genco Muse Handymax September 2007 $ 26,500 (4)
7 Genco Marine Handymax March 2007 $ 26,000 (5)
8 Genco Prosperity Handymax March 2007 $ 23,000
9 Genco Carrier Handymax December 2006 $ 24,000
10 Genco Wisdom Handymax January 2007 $ 24,000
11 Genco Success Handymax January 2007 $ 23,850
12 Genco Glory Handymax December 2006 $ 18,250
13 Genco Explorer Handysize August 2006 $ 17,250
14 Genco Pioneer Handysize September 2006 $ 17,250
15 Genco Progress Handysize September 2006 $ 17,250 (6)
16 Genco Reliance Handysize August 2006 $ 17,250
17 Genco Sugar Handysize August 2006 $ 17,250
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(1) The dates presented on this table represent the earliest dates that
our charters may be terminated. Except with respect to the Genco Trader
and Genco Leader charters, under the terms of the contracts, charterers
are entitled to extend time charters from two to four months in order to
complete the vessel's final voyage plus any time the vessel has been
off-hire.
(2) Time charter rates presented are the gross daily charterhire rates
before the payments of brokerage commissions ranging from 1.25% to 5% to
unaffiliated third parties. In a time charter, the charterer is
responsible for voyage expenses such as bunkers, port expenses, agents'
fees and canal dues.
(3) The Genco Trader and Genco Leader entered into the Baumarine Pool
arrangement in December 2005 and February 2006, respectively.
(4) Since this vessel was acquired with an existing time charter at an
above market rate, the Company allocates the purchase price between the
vessel and a deferred asset for the value assigned to the above market
charterhire. This deferred asset is amortized as a reduction to voyage
revenues over the remaining term of the charter, resulting in a daily
rate of approximately $21,500 recognized as revenue. For cash flow
purposes, the Company will continue to receive $26,500 per day less
commissions.
(5) The time charter rate is $26,000 until March 2006 and $18,000
thereafter. For purposes of revenue recognition, the charter contract is
reflected on a straight-line basis in accordance with GAAP.
(6) The time charter rate was $21,560 through March 2005 and $17,250
thereafter. For purposes of revenue recognition, the charter contract is
reflected on a straight-line basis in accordance with GAAP.
Q4 2005 Dividend Announcement
The Company's Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter 2005
dividend of
$0.60 per share payable on or about March 10, 2006 to shareholders of
record as of February 24, 2006. As previously announced, the Company
plans to declare quarterly dividends to shareholders by each February,
May, August and November, which commenced in November 2005 and is
substantially equal to our available cash from operations during the
previous quarter, less cash expenses for that quarter (principally
vessel operating expenses and debt service) and any reserves our
board of directors determines we should maintain. These reserves may
cover, among other things, drydocking, repairs, claims, liabilities
and other obligations, interest expense and debt amortization,
acquisitions of additional assets and working capital. The Q4 2005
dividend of $0.60, equates to an annualized yield of 15% based on the
closing price of Genco Shipping & Trading's common stock as of
February 10, 2006 at $16.03.
John C. Wobensmith, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "We are
pleased to have declared a $0.60 per share dividend for the two
eligible quarters of 2005 during a time when the Company has
continued to enhance its strong balance sheet. This success
underscores Genco's ability to provide shareholders near-term value
while preserving its growth potential. Complementing our acquisition
of 17 quality vessels over the past 15 months, we intend to continue
actively seeking opportunities to consolidate the fragmented drybulk
industry. With a $450 million credit facility, a dividend policy
that includes a reserve for growth and a team with a history of
consolidation success, Genco is poised to expand its leadership
within the industry."
New Credit Facility
Subsequent to its initial public offering, the Company entered into a
new credit facility as of July 29, 2005. The new credit facility is
with a syndicate of commercial lenders consisting of Nordea Bank
Finland Plc, New York Branch, DnB NOR Bank ASA, New York Branch and
Citigroup Global Markets Limited. This credit facility may be used
in the future to acquire additional vessels and for working capital
requirements.
The new credit facility has a term of ten years. The facility permits
borrowings up to 65% of the value of the vessels that secure our
obligations under the new credit facility up to the facility limit,
provided that conditions to drawdown are satisfied. The facility
limit is $450 million for a period of six years. Thereafter, the
facility limit is reduced by an amount equal to 8.125% of the total
$450 million commitment, semi-annually over a period of four years
and is reduced to $0 on the tenth anniversary.
Our obligations under this credit facility are secured by a first
priority mortgage on each of the vessels in our fleet as well as any
future vessel acquisitions pledged as collateral and funded by the
new credit facility.
Interest on the amounts drawn is payable at the rate of 0.95% per
annum over LIBOR until the fifth anniversary of the closing of the new
credit facility and 1.00% per annum over LIBOR thereafter. We are also
obligated to pay a commitment fee equal to 0.375% per annum on any
undrawn amounts available under the facility.
Under the terms of our new credit facility, we are permitted to pay
or declare dividends in accordance with our dividend policy so long as
no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing or would
result from such declaration or payment.
About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited transports iron ore, coal, grain,
steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping
routes. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited currently owns a fleet of 17
drybulk carriers, consisting of five Panamax, seven Handymax and five
Handysize vessels, with a carrying capacity of approximately 839,000
dwt.
Conference Call Announcement
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced that it will hold a
conference call on February 14, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to
discuss its 2005 fourth quarter and year-end financial results. The
conference call and a presentation will be simultaneously webcast and
will be available on the Company's website, www.GencoShipping.com. To
access the conference call, dial (866) 578-5771 or (617) 213-8055 and
enter passcode 97918523. A replay of the conference call can also be
accessed until February 28, 2006 by dialing (888) 286-8010 or (617)
801-6888 and entering the passcode 21642248. The Company intends to
place additional materials related to the earnings announcement,
including a slide presentation, on its website prior to the
conference call.
"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on
management's current expectations and observations. Included among
the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this
report are the following: (i) changes in demand or rates in the
drybulk shipping industry; (ii) changes in the supply of or demand
for drybulk products, generally or in particular regions; (iii)
changes in the supply of drybulk carriers including newbuilding of
vessels or lower than anticipated scrapping of older vessels; (iv)
changes in rules and regulations applicable to the cargo industry,
including, without limitation, legislation adopted by international
organizations or by individual countries and actions taken by
regulatory authorities; (v) increases in costs and expenses including
but not limited to: crew wages, insurance, provisions, repairs,
maintenance and general and administrative expenses; (vi) the
adequacy of our insurance arrangements; (vii) changes in general
domestic and international political conditions; (viii) changes in
the condition of the Company's vessels or applicable maintenance or
regulatory standards (which may affect, among other things, our
anticipated drydocking or maintenance and repair costs) and
unanticipated drydock expenditures; and other factors listed from
time to time in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission including, without limitation, the Registration Statement
on Form S-1, as amended, for our initial public offering (See
Registration Statement No. 333-124718). Our ability to pay dividends
in any period will depend upon factors including the limitations
under our loan agreements, applicable provisions of Marshall Islands
law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each
quarter after its review of our financial performance. The timing and
amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors
affecting cash flows, results of operations, required capital
expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends
actually paid may vary.
CONTACT:
John C. Wobensmith
Chief Financial Officer
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
(646) 443-8555
SOURCE: Genco Shipping & Trading
