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In his introductory speech, Nigel Lowry, the Lloyds List Greek Correspondent, remarked that judges noticed not only the successful financial performance of the Company in the New York Stock Exchange, but also its consistent concentration on new quality vessels especially in the Panamax segment, the Company’s competitive strength and its ability to take advantage of growth opportunities. Polys Hajioannou, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented “We are very proud to have received this award recognizing our performance and our consistent efforts to grow the Company through selective high quality newbuild acquisitions and to enhance shareholder value for the long term.” About Safe Bulkers, Inc. 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 is listed on the NYSE, where it trades under the symbol “SB”. The Company’s current fleet consists of 16 drybulk vessels, all built post-2003, and the Company has contracted to acquire eight additional drybulk newbuild vessels to be delivered at various times through 2013. Safe Bulkers, Inc. |
Safe Bulkers, Inc. Awarded ‘‘The Best Dry Cargo Company for the Year 2010’’ at the 7th Annual Lloyds List Greek Shipping Awards