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What is Star Bulk Carriers Average Age of Fleet in Years?

Average Age of Fleet in Years indicates the average age of fleet of this coompany. Companies with a higher average age of fleet may need to spend more on buying new ships, which reduces cash position in the future. Usually it reflects that the company has financial problems and failed to buy new fleets. Under rare situations it reflects good maintenance for existing fleets and extending their life.

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Star Bulk Carriers Average Age of Fleet in Years Historical Data

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Star Bulk Carriers  (STU:4FAP) Average Age of Fleet in Years Explanation

Companies with a higher average age of fleet may need to spend more on buying new ships, which reduces cash position in the future. Usually it reflects that the company has financial problems and failed to buy new fleets. Under rare situations it reflects good maintenance for existing fleets and extending their life. Companies with a lower average age of fleet may also have a higher depreciation.

According to the data from statista.com, as of 2020, the average age of all ships in the world merchant fleet was just over 20 years. General cargo ships were the oldest type of vessels with an average age of around 26 years; likewise, over 65 percent of the world's cargo ships were older than 14 years, in contrast with over 18 percent of bulk carriers.


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Star Bulk Carriers (STU:4FAP) Business Description

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C/o Star Bulk Management Inc, 40 Agiou Konstantinou Street, Maroussi, Athens, GRC, 15124
Star Bulk Carriers Corp provides seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. The company owns and operates dry bulk carrier vessels, which are used to transport bulk, such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. It owns a fleet of vessels that consists of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Panamax, and Supramax. It generates revenues through the voyages it carries out.

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