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Both vessels will be financed from the Company’s existing bank facility and existing cash balances. The Company is currently negotiating the employment for these vessels and it is intended that one vessel will be fixed on a one-year time charter while the second vessel will be employed on the spot market. On completion of this acquisition, Globus’ fleet will comprise a total of four modern dry bulk carriers, consisting of three Supramaxes and one Panamax, with a total carrying capacity of 240,429 dwt and a weighted average age of just over 4 years. George Karageorgiou, Chief Executive of Globus Maritime, commented: “Consistent with our strategy to own modern assets and our view regarding the dry bulk market, we have today initiated our investment program by adding two new sistership Supramax vessels to our fleet. Their acquisition occurs during this low phase of the shipping cycle, and is expected to significantly enhance our earnings, while decreasing the weighted average age of our fleet. As our investment program is implemented over the next two years we are confident that Globus will generate shareholder value.” About Globus Maritime Limited Globus is a global provider of seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, including among others iron ore, coal, grain, cement, and fertilizers, along worldwide shipping routes. Currently, Globus owns and operates one panamax and one supramax vessel, with a weighted average age of 7.7 years (as at January 31, 2010) and a total carrying capacity of 126,429 DWT. Both vessels are geared and fitted with grabs. Globus is listed on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange under ticker GLBS. Jefferies International Limited is acting as nominated adviser and broker to the Company. Globus Maritime Limited |