# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001448397
**File Stem:** 0001140361-26-012374
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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## Filing Summary
**0001140361-26-012374.hdr.sgml**: 20260331

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-26-012374

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 20-F

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 119

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260331

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260331

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001448397
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT [4412]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** 1T
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 20-F
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34848
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26823122

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** 154 VOULIAGMENIS AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** GLYFADA
- **CITY:** ATHENS
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** J3
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 30 210 8913507

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** 154 VOULIAGMENIS AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** GLYFADA
- **CITY:** ATHENS
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** J3

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** seanergy maritime holdings corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20081021

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F

#### (Mark One)
**☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE**

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

OR

**☒&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE**

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025

OR

**☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE**

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

OR

**☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE**

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

Date of event requiring this shell company report: Not applicable

#### For the transition period from _______ to _______
Commission file number: 001-34848

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| **SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.**<br>|
| (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |

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| (Translation of Registrant's name into English) |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
| Stamatios Tsantanis, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
| Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. |
| 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece |
| Telephone: +30 213 0181507, Fax: +30 210 9638404 |
| (Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person) |

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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of exchange on which Registered** |
| Common Shares, par value $0.0001 per share<br>| SHIP<br>| The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC<br>|
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights<br>|  | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC<br>|

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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: As of December 31, 2025, there were 21,114,098 of the registrant's common shares, $0.0001 par value, and 20,000 shares of the registrant's Series B Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, outstanding.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. ☐ Yes ☒ No

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ☐ Yes ☒ No

Note – Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations under those Sections.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☒ Non-accelerated filer ☐ <br> Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

† The term "new or revised financial accounting standard" refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

U.S. GAAP ☒ International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ☐ Other ☐

If "Other" has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.

☐ Item 17 ☐ Item 18

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

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| ☐ Yes | ☒ No |

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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|  **[PART I](#PARTI)** | **[PART I](#PARTI)** | **[PART I](#PARTI)** | **[PART I](#PARTI)** |
|  | ITEM 1. | [IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS](#ITEM1.) | 6 |
|  | ITEM 2. | [OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE](#ITEM2.) | 6 |
|  | ITEM 3. | [KEY INFORMATION](#ITEM3.) | 6 |
|  | ITEM 4. | [INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY](#ITEM4.) | 42 |
|  | ITEM 4A. | [UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS](#ITEM4A.) | 63 |
|  | ITEM 5. | [OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS](#ITEM5.) | 63 |
|  | ITEM 6. | [DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES](#ITEM6.) | 79 |
|  | ITEM 7. | [MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS](#ITEM7.) | 83 |
|  | ITEM 8. | [FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#ITEM8.) | 86 |
|  | ITEM 9. | [THE OFFER AND LISTING](#ITEM9.) | 87 |
|  | ITEM 10. | [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#ITEM10.) | 87 |
|  | ITEM 11. | [QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK](#ITEM11.) | 96 |
|  | ITEM 12. | [DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES](#ITEM12.) | 96 |
| **[PART II](#PARTII)** | **[PART II](#PARTII)** |  |  |
|  | ITEM 13. | [DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES](#ITEM13.) | 96 |
|  | ITEM 14. | [MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS](#ITEM14.) | 96 |
|  | ITEM 15. | [CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES](#ITEM15.) | 97 |
|  | ITEM 16. | [\[RESERVED\]](#ITEM16.) | 99 |
|  | ITEM 16A. | [AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT](#ITEM16A.) | 99 |
|  | ITEM 16B. | [CODE OF ETHICS](#ITEM16B.) | 99 |
|  | ITEM 16C. | [PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES](#ITEM16C.) | 99 |
|  | ITEM 16D. | [EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES](#ITEM16D.) | 99 |
|  | ITEM 16E. | [PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS](#ITEM16E.) | 100 |
|  | ITEM 16F. | [CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT](#ITEM16F.) | 100 |
|  | ITEM 16G. | [CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](#ITEM16G.) | 100 |
|  | ITEM 16H. | [MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE](#ITEM16H.) | 100 |
|  | ITEM 16I. | [DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS](#ITEM16I.) | 100 |
|  | ITEM 16J. | [INSIDER TRADING POLICIES](#ITEM16J.) | 101 |
|  | ITEM 16K. | [CYBERSECURITY](#ITEM16K.) | 101 |
|  **[PART III](#PARTIII)** | **[PART III](#PARTIII)** | **[PART III](#PARTIII)** | **[PART III](#PARTIII)** |
|  | ITEM 17. | [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#ITEM17.) | 102 |
|  | ITEM 18. | [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#ITEM18.) | 102 |
|  | ITEM 19. | [EXHIBITS](#ITEM19.) | 102 |

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**CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS** 

This annual report on Form 20-F contains certain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all statements in this annual report concerning or relating to estimated and projected earnings, margins, costs, expenses, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates, future financial results and liquidity are forward-looking statements. In addition, we, through our senior management, from time to time may make forward-looking public statements concerning our expected future operations and performance and other developments.

The forward-looking statements in this annual report are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements.

Many of these statements are based on our assumptions about factors that are beyond our ability to control or predict and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are described more fully in "Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors." Any of these factors or a combination of these factors could materially affect our future results of operations and the ultimate accuracy of the forward-looking statements. In addition to these important factors, important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include among other things:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in seaborne and other transportation patterns;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in the supply of or demand for dry bulk commodities, including dry bulk commodities carried by sea, generally or in particular regions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in the number of newbuilding vessels under construction in the dry bulk shipping industry;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the number of available slots in shipyards for newbuilding orders for the dry bulk sector;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in the useful lives and the value of our vessels and the related impact on our compliance with loan covenants;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the aging of our fleet and increases in operating costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in our ability to complete future, pending or recent acquisitions or dispositions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to achieve successful utilization of our fleet;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes to our financial condition and liquidity, including our ability to pay amounts that we owe and obtain additional financing to fund capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate
 activities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• risks related to our business strategy, areas of possible expansion or expected capital spending or operating expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in our ability to leverage the relationships and reputation in the dry bulk shipping industry of V.Ships Greece Ltd., or V.Ships Greece, Global Seaways S.A., or Global Seaways, and Navilands Bulker
 Management Ltd., or Navilands, our technical and crew managers of certain of our vessels, and Fidelity Marine Inc., or Fidelity, our commercial manager;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in the availability of crew, number of off-hire days, classification survey requirements and insurance costs for the vessels in our fleet;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in our relationships with our contract counterparties, including the failure of any of our contract counterparties to comply with their agreements with us;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• loss of our customers, charters or vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• damage to our vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• potential liability from future litigation and incidents involving our vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our future operating or financial results;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in interest or inflation rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• acts of terrorism, war, piracy, and other hostilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• public health threats, pandemics, epidemics, other disease outbreaks or calamities, and governmental responses thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in global and regional economic and political conditions, including the provision or removal of economic stimulus measures meant to counteract the effects of sudden market disruptions due to
 financial, economic or health crises;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in tariffs, trade barriers, embargos and regulatory requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• general domestic and international political conditions or events, including trade wars, acts of hostility or potential, threatened, or ongoing war, including the war between Russia and Ukraine (and related
 sanctions), the war between Israel and Hamas, the Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the region of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the war between the United States and Israel and Iran, and China and Taiwan disputes, the tensions
 between the U.S. and China, the tensions between Panama and the U.S., the current instability in Venezuela and war in Iran and potential tensions between the U.S. and Greenland, Denmark, the European Union, or Venezuela;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, particularly with respect to the dry bulk shipping industry;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to continue to implement and maintain adequate Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") practices, policies, programs, goals and targets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to continue as a going concern; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• other factors discussed in "Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors."

Should one or more of the foregoing risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Consequently, there can be no assurance that actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects, on us. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable laws. If one or more forward-looking statements are updated, no inference should be drawn that additional updates will be made with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

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#### PART I
*Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this annual report, the terms "Company," "Seanergy," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and any or all of its subsidiaries, and "Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp." refers only to Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and not to its subsidiaries.*

*We use the term deadweight tons, or "dwt," in describing the size of vessels. Dwt, expressed in metric tons, each of which is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms, refers to the maximum weight of cargo and supplies that a vessel can carry. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to "U.S. dollars," "dollars," "U.S. $" and "$" in this annual report are to the lawful currency of the United States of America. References in this annual report to our common shares are retroactively adjusted to reflect the Company's reverse stock splits, including the one-for-ten reverse stock split which became effective as of February 16, 2023.*

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| **ITEM 1.** | **IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS** |

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| **ITEM 2.** | **OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE** |

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| **ITEM 3.** | **KEY INFORMATION** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. **[Reserved]** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Capitalization and Indebtedness** 

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. **Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds** 

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. **Risk Factors** 

Some of the following risks relate principally to the industry in which we operate and others relate to our business in general or our common stock. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially adversely affected and the trading price of our securities could decline.

#### Summary of Risk Factors
Below is a summary of the principal factors that make an investment in our common stock speculative or risky. This summary does not address all of the risks that we face. Additional discussion of the risks summarized in this risk factor summary, and other risks that we face, can be found below under the headings "Risks Relating to Our Industry," "Risks Relating to Our Company" and "Risks Relating to Our Common Shares" and should be carefully considered, together with other information in this annual report on Form 20-F and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, before making an investment decision regarding our common stock.

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<u>Risks Relating to Our Industry</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Charter hire rates for dry bulk vessels are cyclical and volatile and the dry bulk market remains significantly below its historic high. This may adversely affect our earnings, revenue and profitability and our ability to comply with our loan covenants or covenants in other financing agreements.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic diseases, and any relevant governmental responses thereto could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We are currently almost entirely dependent on index-linked charters, while in the past a part of our fleet was employed on a spot voyage basis. Any decrease in spot freight charter rates or indices in the future may adversely affect our earnings.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *An over-supply of dry bulk vessel capacity may depress the current charter rates and vessel values and, in turn, adversely affect our profitability.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *If economic conditions throughout the world decline, it will negatively impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, and could cause the market price of our common shares to decline.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Significant tariffs or other restrictions imposed on imports by the U.S. and related countermeasures taken by impacted foreign countries could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Recent actions by the U.S. and China imposing new port fees could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Political instability, terrorist attacks or other attacks, war, and international hostilities could affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Risks associated with operating ocean-going vessels could affect our business and reputation, which could adversely affect our revenues and expenses.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Increases in fuel prices may adversely affect our profits*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Worldwide inflationary pressures could negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Our revenues are subject to seasonal fluctuations, which could affect our operating results and ability to service our debt or pay dividends.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Climate change and greenhouse gas restrictions may be imposed.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Technological developments which affect global trade flows and supply chains are challenging some of our largest customers and may therefore affect our business and results of operations.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Tax law changes may result in significant additional taxes to us.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Our operations may be adversely impacted by severe weather, including as a result of climate change.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Increased regulation as well as scrutiny of environmental, social and governance matters may impact our business and reputation.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Our vessels may call on ports located in or may operate in countries that are subject to restrictions or sanctions imposed by the United States, China, the European Union or other governments that could result in fines or other penalties imposed on us and may adversely affect our reputation and the market price of our common shares.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Sulfur regulations to reduce air pollution from ships have required retrofitting of vessels and may cause us to incur significant costs.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We are subject to regulation and liability under environmental laws that could require significant expenditures and affect our cash flows and net income.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Regulations relating to ballast water discharge may adversely affect our revenues and profitability.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Increased inspection procedures, tighter import and export controls and new security regulations could increase costs and disrupt our business.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels could adversely affect our business.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The operation of dry bulk vessels has particular operational risks.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *If any of our vessels fails to maintain its class certification or fails any annual survey, intermediate survey, or special survey, or if any scheduled class survey takes longer or is more expensive than anticipated, this could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *As we employ seafarers covered by industry-wide collective bargaining agreements, a failure of industry groups to renew such agreements may disrupt our operations and adversely affect our earnings.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Maritime claimants could arrest or attach one or more of our vessels, which could interrupt our cash flows.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Governments could requisition our vessels during a period of war or emergency, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, and available cash.* 

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<u>Risks Relating to Our Company</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The market values of our vessels may decrease, which could limit the amount of funds that we can borrow or trigger breaches of certain financial covenants under our current or future loan agreements and other financing agreements, and we may incur an impairment or, if we sell vessels following a decline in their market value, a loss.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Newbuilding projects are subject to risks that could cause delays or additional unforeseen expenses and could impact our ability to successfully complete current and future newbuilding programs and investments.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may be unable to obtain financing for vessels we may acquire in the future.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *If the vessels we may acquire in the future are not delivered on time or are delivered with significant defects, our earnings and financial condition could suffer.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Substantial debt levels could limit our flexibility to obtain additional financing and pursue other business opportunities.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Our loan agreements and other financing arrangements contain, and we expect that other future loan agreements and financing arrangements will contain, restrictive covenants that may limit our liquidity and corporate activities, which could limit our operational flexibility and have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, because of the presence of cross-default provisions in our loan agreements and financing arrangements, a default by us under one loan agreement or financing arrangement could lead to defaults under multiple loans and financing agreements.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We depend on officers and directors who are associated with United Maritime Corporation, of the Republic of the Marshall Islands ("United"), which may create conflicts of interest.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *If we fail to manage our planned growth properly, we may not be able to successfully expand our market share.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Vessel aging and purchasing and operating secondhand vessels, such as our current fleet, may result in increased operating costs and vessel off-hire, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Volatility of SOFR and potential changes of the use of SOFR as a benchmark could affect our profitability, earnings, and cash flow.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The failure of our current or future counterparties to meet their obligations under our current or future contracts, including any charter agreements, could cause us to suffer losses or otherwise adversely affect our business.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Rising crew costs may adversely affect our profits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may not be able to attract and retain key management personnel and other employees in the shipping industry, which may negatively affect the effectiveness of our management and our results of operations*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Our vessels may suffer damage, and we may face unexpected repair costs, which could adversely affect our cash flow and financial condition.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We are exposed to U.S. dollar and foreign currency fluctuations and devaluations that could harm our reported revenue and results of operations.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We maintain cash with a limited number of financial institutions, which may subject us to credit risk.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We are a holding company and we depend on the ability of our subsidiaries to distribute funds to us in order to satisfy financial obligations or to pay dividends.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *In the highly competitive international shipping industry, we may not be able to compete for charters with new entrants or established companies with greater resources, which may adversely affect our results of operations.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Due to our lack of fleet diversification, adverse developments in the maritime dry bulk shipping industry would adversely affect our business, financial condition, and operating results.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We have been and may in the future be subject to litigation that, if not resolved in our favor and not sufficiently insured against, could have a material adverse effect on us.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The shipping industry has inherent operational risks that may not be adequately covered by our insurances. Further, because we obtain some of our insurances through protection and indemnity associations, we have been and may in the future be retrospectively subject to calls or premiums in amounts based not only on our own claim records, but also on the claim records of all other members of the protection and indemnity associations.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, or FCPA, could result in fines, criminal penalties, and an adverse effect on our business.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We partly depend on third-party technical, crew and commercial managers for technical, crew and commercial management of our ships. Our operations could be negatively affected if third-party managers fail to perform their services satisfactorily.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Management fees will be payable to our managers regardless of our profitability, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may be classified as a passive foreign investment company, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. holders of our common stock.* 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may have to pay tax on U.S. source income, which would reduce our earnings.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may be subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which we or our vessel-owning or management subsidiaries are incorporated or operate.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We are a "foreign private issuer," which could make our common stock less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Our corporate governance practices are in compliance with, and are not prohibited by, the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and as such we are entitled to exemption from certain Nasdaq corporate governance standards. As a result, you may not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the Nasdaq corporate governance requirements.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We conduct business in China, where the legal system is not fully developed and has inherent uncertainties that could limit the legal protections available to us.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Changing laws and evolving reporting requirements could have an adverse effect on our business.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *A cyber-attack could materially disrupt our business.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The smuggling of drugs or other contraband onto our vessels may lead to governmental claims against us.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The international nature of our operations may make the outcome of any potential bankruptcy proceedings difficult to predict.* 

<u>Risks Relating to Our Common Shares</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may issue additional common shares or other equity securities without shareholder approval, which would dilute our existing shareholders' ownership interests and may depress the market price of our common shares.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The market price of our common shares has been and may in the future be subject to significant fluctuations. Further, there is no guarantee of a continuing public market to resell our common shares.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *A possible "short squeeze" due to a sudden increase in demand of our common stock that largely exceeds supply may lead to further price volatility in our common shares.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may not have the surplus or net profits required by law to pay dividends. The declaration and payment of dividends will always be subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on a number of factors. Our board of directors may not declare dividends in the future.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *The superior voting rights of our Series B Preferred Shares may limit the ability of our common shareholders to control or influence corporate matters.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Anti-takeover provisions in our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and fourth amended and restated bylaws could make it difficult for our shareholders to replace or remove our current board of directors or could have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a merger or acquisition, which could adversely affect the market price of our common shares.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Issuance of preferred shares, such as our Series B Preferred Shares, may adversely affect the voting power of our common shareholders and have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a merger or acquisition, which could adversely affect the market price of our common shares.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We are incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which does not have a well-developed body of corporate law, which may negatively affect the ability of shareholders to protect their interests.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may fail to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, which could cause our common shares to be delisted.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *As a Marshall Islands corporation with principal executive offices in Greece, and also having subsidiaries in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and other offshore jurisdictions such as the Republic of Liberia, our operations may be subject to economic substance requirements.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Our fourth amended and restated bylaws provide that the High Court of the Republic of Marshall Islands shall be the sole and exclusive forum for certain disputes between us and our shareholders, which could limit our shareholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *We may not achieve the intended benefits of having a forum selection provision if it is found to be unenforceable.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *It may not be possible for investors to serve process on or enforce U.S. judgments against us.* 

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#### Risks Relating to Our Industry
***Charter hire rates for dry bulk vessels are cyclical and volatile and the dry bulk market remains significantly below its historic high. This may adversely affect our earnings, revenue and profitability and our ability to comply with our loan covenants or covenants in other financing agreements.***

The volatility in the dry bulk charter market, from which we derive substantially all of our revenues, has affected the dry bulk shipping industry and has harmed our business. The Baltic Dry Index, or the BDI, a daily average of charter rates for key dry bulk routes published by the Baltic Exchange Limited, has long been viewed as the main benchmark to monitor the movements of the dry bulk vessel charter market and the performance of the entire dry bulk shipping market and has been very volatile in recent years. The BDI declined from an all-time high of 11,793 in May 2008 to an all-time low of 290 in February 2016, which represents a decline of approximately 98%. In the following years volatility was also apparent, albeit less extreme. In 2025, the BDI ranged from a low of 715 on January 30, 2025 to a high of 2,845 on December 3, 2025. Although the BDI was 2,001 as of March 25, 2026, due to its volatile nature, there can be no assurance of the future performance of the BDI.

The decline from historic highs and volatility in charter rates following 2008 is due to various factors, including the over-supply of dry bulk vessels, the lack of trade financing for purchases of commodities carried by sea, which resulted in a significant decline in cargo shipments, and trade disruptions caused by natural or other disasters, such as those that resulted from the dam collapse in Brazil in 2019 and the outbreak of the coronavirus infection in China. More recently, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S., the EU, the UK and other countries have imposed sanctions against Russia and certain disputed regions of Ukraine, including, among others, prohibitions and restrictions on selling or importing goods, services or technology in or from affected regions, travel bans and asset freezes impacting connected individuals and political, military, business and financial organizations in Russia, severing large Russian banks from U.S. and/or other financial systems, and barring some Russian enterprises from raising money in the U.S. market. The U.S., EU and other countries could impose wider sanctions and take other actions. The war in Ukraine has resulted in higher freight market volatility and while the initial effect on the dry bulk freight market was positive, the long-term effects so far remain unclear. More recently, the war between Israel and Hamas and the war between the United States and Israel and Iran, have resulted in increased tensions in the Middle East region, including missile attacks by the Houthis on vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and the potentially prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and entry into the Persian Gulf, thus creating uncertainty and risks to shipping operations in the region. Such circumstances have had and could in the future result in adverse consequences from time to time for dry bulk shipping, including, among other developments such as:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• decrease in available financing for vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• no active secondhand market for the sale of vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• decrease in demand for dry bulk vessels and limited employment opportunities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• charterers seeking to renegotiate the rates for existing time charters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• widespread loan covenant defaults in the dry bulk shipping industry due to the substantial decrease in vessel values; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• declaration of bankruptcy by some operators, charterers and vessel owners.

The degree of charter hire rate volatility among different types of dry bulk vessels has varied widely. If we enter into a charter when charter hire rates are low, our revenues and earnings will be adversely affected and we may not be able to successfully charter our vessels at rates sufficient to allow us to operate our business profitably or meet our obligations. Further, if low charter rates in the dry bulk market decline further for any significant period, this could have an adverse effect on our vessel values and ability to comply with the financial covenants in our loan agreements or other financing agreements. In such a situation, unless our lenders are willing to provide waivers of covenant compliance or modifications to our covenants, our lenders could accelerate our debt and we could face the loss of our vessels. We expect continued volatility in market rates for our vessels in the foreseeable future with a consequent effect on our short and medium-term liquidity. We cannot assure you that future charter rates will enable us to cover our liabilities, operate our vessels profitably, or pay dividends.

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The factors that influence demand for dry bulk shipping capacity include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• supply of and demand for energy resources, commodities, and semi-finished consumer and industrial products and the location of consumption versus the location of their regional and global exploration
 production or manufacturing facilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the globalization of production and manufacturing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in interest or inflation rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• general domestic and international political conditions or events, including trade wars, retaliatory economic measures, acts of hostility or potential, threatened, or ongoing war, including the war between
 Russia and Ukraine (and related sanctions), the war between Israel and Hamas, the Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the region of Red Sea, the war between the U.S. and Israel and Iran, China and Taiwan disputes, the tensions between the
 U.S. and China, the tensions between the U.S. and Panama, current instability in Venezuela and potential tensions between the U.S. and Greenland, Denmark, the European Union, or Venezuela;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• global and regional economic and political conditions and developments, including the provision or removal of economic stimulus measures meant to counteract the effects of sudden market disruptions due to
 financial, economic or health crises;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• natural disasters and weather;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• public health threats, pandemics, epidemics, and other disease outbreaks and governmental responses thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• embargoes and strikes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• disruptions and developments in international trade, including trade disputes or the imposition of tariffs or trade barriers on various commodities or finished goods;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in seaborne and other transportation patterns, including the distance cargo is transported by sea;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• environmental and other legal or regulatory developments; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• political developments, including changes to trade policies or trade wars, including the provision or removal of economic stimulus measures meant to counteract the effects of sudden market disruptions due to
 financial, economic, or health crises.

#### Outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic diseases, and any relevant governmental responses thereto could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Global public health threats, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, influenza and other highly communicable diseases or viruses, outbreaks, which have from time to time occurred in various parts of the world in which we operate, including China, could adversely impact our operations, as well as the operations of our customers.

For example, the outbreak of COVID-19 caused severe global disruptions with governments in affected countries imposing travel bans, quarantines and other emergency public health measures. Restrictions and future prevention and mitigation measures against outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic diseases, such as travel restrictions and temporarily closing business, are likely to have an adverse impact on global economic conditions, which could materially and adversely affect our future operations. As a result of such measures, our vessels may not be able to call on, or disembark from ports, located in regions affected by the outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic also, among other things, caused factory closures and restrictions on travel, as well as labor shortages or lack of berths, delays and uncertainties relating to newbuilding vessels, drydockings and vessel inspections, shortages or a lack of access to required spare parts and other functions of shipyards. Other future disease outbreaks or COVID-19 variants may cause us to experience severe operational disruptions and delays, unavailability of normal port infrastructure and services including limited access to equipment, critical goods and personnel, disruptions to crew changes, quarantine of ships and/or crew, counterparty solidity, closure of ports and custom offices, as well as disruptions in the supply chain and industrial production, which may lead to reduced cargo demand, among other potential consequences attendant to epidemic and pandemic diseases.

The extent to which our business, operating results, cash flows, financial condition, financings, value of our vessels, and ability to pay dividends may be negatively affected by future pandemics, epidemics, or other outbreaks of infectious diseases is highly uncertain and will depend on numerous evolving factors that we cannot predict, including, but not limited to, (i) the duration and severity of the infectious disease outbreak; (ii) the imposition of restrictive measures to combat the outbreak and slow disease transmission; (iii) the introduction of financial support measures to reduce the impact of the outbreak on the economy; (iv) shortages or reductions in the supply of essential goods, services, or labor; and (v) fluctuations in general economic or financial conditions tied to the outbreak, such as a sharp increase in interest rates or reduction in the availability of credit. This impact could be material and adverse.

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***We are currently almost entirely dependent on index-linked charters, while in the past a part of our fleet was employed on a spot voyage basis. Any decrease in spot freight charter rates or indices in the future may adversely affect our earnings.***

We currently have all of our vessels employed on time charters whose daily rates are linked to the Baltic Capesize Index, or BCI. However, for two of these vessels, the daily hire includes a fixed floor rate as well as a profit-sharing scheme based on a premium over the daily BCI. Although none of our vessels are currently operating in the spot market on a voyage basis, we may employ any additional vessels we may acquire on a spot voyage basis, or on index-linked or fixed rate time charters.

Although the number of vessels in our fleet that are employed on spot voyages or have index-linked or fixed rate charters will vary from time to time, dictated by a multitude of factors and the chartering opportunities before us, we anticipate that a significant portion of our fleet will be affected by the spot freight market or the BCI. As a result, our financial performance will be significantly affected by conditions in the dry bulk spot freight market or the BCI and only our vessels that would operate under fixed-rate time charters would, during the period in which such vessels operate under such time charters, provide a fixed source of revenue to us. If future spot charter rates or indices decline, we may be unable to operate our vessels profitably, and our business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition will be significantly affected.

Historically, spot charter rates and dry bulk charter indices have been volatile as a result of the many conditions and factors that can affect the price of, supply of and demand for dry bulk capacity. The successful operation of our vessels in the competitive spot charter market depends upon, among other things, fixing profitable spot voyages and minimizing, to the extent possible, time spent waiting for charters and time spent traveling unladen to pick up cargo. The spot market is very volatile, and, in the past, there have been periods when spot rates declined below the operating cost of vessels. If future spot charter rates or the BCI decline, we may be unable to operate our vessels trading in the spot market or our BCI-linked charters profitably, or meet our other obligations, including payments on indebtedness. Furthermore, as charter rates for spot charters are usually fixed for a single voyage, which may last up to several weeks, during periods in which spot charter rates are rising, we will generally experience delays in realizing the benefits from such increases. Spot charter rates are also not uniform globally and may vary substantially between different geographical regions; therefore, realizing opportunities in the spot market will also depend on the geographical location of our vessels at any given time.

Additionally, when our vessels are chartered under a fixed rate time charter, if spot freight rates or short-term time charter rates fall significantly below the time charter equivalent rates that some of our charterers are obligated to pay us under the agreed time charter, the charterers may have an incentive to default on, or attempt to renegotiate the charter. If our charterers fail to pay their obligations, we would have to attempt to re-charter our vessels at lower charter rates, which would affect our ability to comply with our loan covenants and operate our vessels profitably. If we are not able to comply with our loan covenants and our lenders choose to accelerate our indebtedness and foreclose their liens, we could be required to sell vessels in our fleet and our ability to continue to conduct our business would be impaired.

#### An over-supply of dry bulk vessel capacity may depress the current charter rates and vessel values and, in turn, adversely affect our profitability.
The market supply of vessels generally increases with deliveries of new vessels and decreases with the recycling of older vessels, conversion of vessels to other uses, such as floating production and storage facilities, and loss of tonnage as a result of casualties. In previous years, the market supply of dry bulk vessels had increased due to the high level of new deliveries. Dry bulk newbuilding vessels were delivered in significant numbers starting at the beginning of 2006 and continued to be delivered in significant numbers through 2017. In addition, the dry bulk newbuilding orderbook, extending up to 2030, was approximately 12.6% of the existing world dry bulk fleet as of the end of March 2026, according to Clarksons Research, and the orderbook may increase further in proportion to the existing fleet. Even though the overall level of the orderbook has declined over the past years, an over-supply of dry bulk vessel capacity could depress the current charter rates. Factors that influence the supply of vessel capacity include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the number of newbuilding orders and deliveries, including delays in new vessels' deliveries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the number of shipyards and their ability to deliver vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• potential disruption, including supply chain disruptions, of shipping routes due to accidents or political events;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• scrapping and recycling rate of older vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• vessel casualties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the price of steel and vessel equipment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• product imbalances (affecting the level of trading activity) and developments in international trade;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the number of vessels that are out of service, namely those that are laid-up, drydocked, awaiting repairs or otherwise not available for hire;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• vessels' average speed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• technological advances in vessel design and capacity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• availability of financing for new vessels and shipping activity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the imposition of sanctions, tariffs, import and export restrictions, nationalizations, trade barriers or embargos;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in national or international regulations that may effectively cause reductions in the carrying capacity of vessels or early obsolescence of tonnage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in environmental and other regulations that may limit the useful life of vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• port or canal congestion;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in interest or inflation rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in market conditions, including general domestic and international political conditions or events, including trade wars, acts of hostility or potential, threatened, or ongoing war, including the war
 between Russia and Ukraine (and related sanctions), the war between Israel and Hamas, the Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the region of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the war between the United States and Israel and Iran, China and
 Taiwan disputes, the tensions between the U.S. and China, the tensions between the U.S. and Panama, current instability in Venezuela and potential tensions between the U.S. and Greenland, Denmark, the European Union, or Venezuela; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in global and regional economic and political conditions, including the provision or removal of economic stimulus measures meant to counteract the effects of sudden market disruptions due to
 financial, economic or health crises.

In addition to the prevailing and anticipated charter rates, factors that affect the rates of newbuilding, scrapping and laying-up include newbuilding prices, secondhand vessel values in relation to scrap prices, costs of bunkers and other operating costs, costs associated with classification society surveys, normal maintenance costs, insurance coverage costs, the efficiency and age profile of the existing dry bulk fleet in the market, as well as government and industry regulation of maritime transportation practices, particularly environmental protection laws and regulations. These factors influencing the supply of and demand for shipping capacity are outside of our control, and we may not be able to correctly assess the nature, timing and degree of changes in industry conditions.

If dry bulk vessel capacity increases but the demand for vessel capacity does not increase or increases at a slower rate, charter rates could materially decline, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

***If economic conditions throughout the world decline, it will negatively impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, and could cause the market price of our common shares to decline.***

Various macroeconomic factors, including rising inflation, higher interest rates, global supply chain constraints and the effects of overall economic conditions and uncertainties, such as those resulting from the current and future conditions in the global financial markets, could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay dividends. Inflation and rising interest rates may negatively impact us by increasing our operating costs and our cost of borrowing. Interest rates, the liquidity of the credit markets and the volatility of the capital markets could also affect the operation of our business and our ability to raise capital on favorable terms, or at all. Adverse economic conditions also affect demand for goods and oil. Reduced demand for these or other products could result in significant decreases in rates we obtain for chartering our vessels. In addition, the cost for crew members, oils and bunkers and other supplies may increase. Furthermore, we may experience losses on our holdings of cash and investments due to failures of financial institutions and other parties. Difficult economic conditions may also result in a higher rate of losses on our accounts receivable due to credit defaults. As a result, downturns in the worldwide economy could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and ability to pay dividends.

The world economy continues to face a number of challenges, including the wars between Ukraine and Russia and Israel and Hamas; political, economic, and social instability in Venezuela and the U.S. actions thereto—including vessel seizures and military and political intervention; war between the United States and Israel and Iran; tensions in and around the Red Sea and Russia and North Atlantic Treaty Organization ("NATO") country tensions; China and Taiwan disputes; United States and China trade relations; tensions between the U.S. and Panama; hostilities between the United States and North Korea, Venezuela, Greenland and Denmark; other political unrest and conflict in the Middle East, the South China Sea region and other geographic countries and areas; terrorist or other attacks (including threats thereof) around the world; war (or threatened war) or international hostilities; epidemics or pandemics; and banking crises or failures. See also "— Outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic diseases and any relevant governmental responses thereto could adversely affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition."

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In addition, the continuing war in Ukraine, the length and breadth of which remains highly unpredictable, has led to increased economic uncertainty amidst fears of a more generalized military conflict or significant inflationary pressures, due to the increases in fuel and grain prices following the sanctions imposed on Russia. Furthermore, it is difficult to predict the intensity and duration of the war between Israel and Hamas or the Houthi rebel attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea and their impact on shipping and the world economy is uncertain. Under a May 2025 agreement, the Houthi militant group declared that it would stop targeting most commercial ships crossing the Red Sea, although in July 2025 the Houthis pledged to target ships belonging to any company that conducts business with Israeli ports, and in September 2025 used a cruise missile and two drones to target a container ship. On October 9, 2025, Israel, Hamas, the United States and other countries in the region agreed to a framework for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, which if sustained, could reduce regional instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. However, whether the ceasefire will be sustained or will result in a lasting de-escalation of tensions in the region is unknown. In addition, increased threats to shipping in the Persian Gulf region were reported following the outbreak of war between the United States and Israel and Iran. Such events may have unpredictable consequences and contribute to instability in the global economy or cause a decrease in worldwide demand for certain goods and, thus, shipping.

In Europe, concerns regarding the possibility of sovereign debt defaults by European Union ("EU"), member countries, including Greece, although generally alleviated, have in the past disrupted financial markets throughout the world, and may lead to weaker consumer demand in the European Union, the U.S. and other parts of the world. The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union ("Brexit") and the U.S. implementation of tariffs and related countermeasures taken by impacted foreign countries further increases the risk of additional trade protectionism. Brexit, or similar events in other jurisdictions, could impact global markets, including foreign exchange and securities markets; any resulting changes in currency exchange rates, tariffs, treaties and other regulatory matters could in turn adversely impact our business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition.

In addition, the recent economic slowdown in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in China, may exacerbate the effect of the weak economic trends in the rest of the world. Before the global financial crisis that began in 2008, China had one of the world's fastest growing economies in terms of gross domestic product, or GDP, which had a significant impact on shipping demand. China's GDP growth rate recovered from 3.0% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2023, but the economy continued to be weighed down by the ongoing crisis in the property market. For the year ended December 31, 2025, China's GDP growth rate declined slightly to approximately 4.8%. Looking ahead, China's economic growth is expected to continue to moderate, with forecasts projecting a GDP growth rate of around 4.5% for 2026. Although the Chinese government has implemented economic stimulus measures, it is possible that China and other countries in the Asia Pacific region will continue to experience volatile, slowed or even negative economic growth in the near future. Changes in the economic conditions of China, and changes in laws or policies adopted by its government or the implementation of these laws and policies by local authorities, including with regards to tax matters and environmental concerns (such as achieving carbon neutrality), could affect our vessels that are either chartered to Chinese customers or that call to Chinese ports, our vessels that undergo drydocking at Chinese shipyards and Chinese financial institutions that are generally active in ship financing, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition. See also "—Recent actions by the U.S. and China imposing new port fees could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results."

Credit markets in the U.S. and Europe have in the past experienced significant contraction, deleveraging and reduced liquidity, and there is a risk that the U.S. federal government and state governments and European authorities may continue to implement a broad variety of governmental action and/or introduce new financial market regulations. Global financial markets and economic conditions have been, and continue to be, volatile and we face risks associated with the trends in the global economy, such as changes in interest rates, instability in the banking and securities markets around the world, the risk of sovereign defaults, and reduced levels of growth, among other factors. Major market disruptions and the current adverse changes in market conditions and regulatory climate worldwide may adversely affect our business, results or operations or impair our ability to borrow under our current financial arrangements or future financial arrangements we may enter into contemplating borrowing from the public and/or private equity and debt markets. Many lenders increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, refused to refinance existing debt at all or on terms similar to current debt and reduced (or in some cases ceased to provide) funding to borrowers and other market participants, including equity and debt investors and, in some cases, have been unwilling to provide financing on attractive terms or even at all. While recent developments in the global credit markets have been supportive of borrowing and refinancing, we cannot be certain that financing will be available if needed and to the extent required, on acceptable terms or at all. In the absence of available financing or financing on favorable terms, we may be unable to complete vessel acquisitions, take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures.

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***Significant tariffs or other restrictions imposed on imports by the U.S. and related countermeasures taken by impacted foreign countries could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.***

Governments have and may continue to turn to trade barriers to protect their domestic industries against foreign imports, thereby depressing shipping demand. In April 2025, the U.S. government announced a baseline tariff of 10% on products imported from all countries and an additional individualized reciprocal tariff on the countries with which the United States has the largest trade deficits. Many of these reciprocal tariffs went into effect in August 2025. Some of these tariffs, including the 10% baseline tariff, were imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (the "IEEPA"). In February 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the tariffs imposed under the IEEPA. Although the IEEPA tariffs were ruled illegal, tariffs imposed through other measures still remain in effect. Further, President Trump, using the Trade Act of 1974, has implemented a temporary, 150-day, 10% tariff on all imports. The tariff imposed under the Trade Act of 1974 is set to expire on July 24, 2026, and the Trump administration may increase the tariff to 15%. The scope and durability of current and future tariff measures are uncertain. Increased tariffs by the United States have led and may continue to lead to the imposition of retaliatory tariffs by foreign jurisdictions. Additionally, the U.S. government has announced and rescinded multiple tariffs on several foreign jurisdictions, which has increased uncertainty regarding the ultimate effect of the tariffs on economic conditions. Although we are continuing to monitor the economic effects of such announcements, as well as opportunities to mitigate their related impacts, costs and other effects associated with the tariffs remain uncertain.

Protectionist developments, or the perception that they may occur, may have a material adverse effect on global economic conditions, and may significantly reduce global trade. Moreover, increasing trade protectionism may cause an increase in (i) the cost of goods exported from regions globally, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region, (ii) the length of time required to transport goods and (iii) the risks associated with exporting goods. Such increases may further reduce the quantity of goods to be shipped, shipping time schedules, voyage costs and other associated costs, which could have an adverse impact on our charterers' business, operating results and financial condition and could thereby affect their ability to make timely charter hire payments to us and to employ our vessels. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition. See also "—Recent actions by the U.S. and China imposing new port fees could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results."

#### Recent actions by the U.S. and China imposing new port fees could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.
In 2025, the United States Trade Representative (the "USTR") put forward significant trade actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 with the aim of addressing China's dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. These actions have the potential to dramatically increase the port fees and therefore the overall operating expenses for ships calling at U.S. ports. Specifically, the USTR has enacted a series of fees that would function as direct increases to port-related costs.

The action generally includes a fee targeting Chinese owners and operators for each instance a vessel owned or operated by a Chinese entity enters a U.S. port. The fee would be calculated at a rate of $50 per net ton of the vessel for each port entrance beginning October 14, 2025 and increasing over time, plateauing at $140 per net ton in 2028.

Another fee focuses on operators with fleets including Chinese-built vessels. Under the action, in the case of a vessel not subject to the fees on Chinese owners and operators described above, fees generally would be imposed each time a Chinese-built vessel enters a U.S. port. The fee relevant to our vessels generally would be calculated at a rate of $18 per net ton of the vessel for each port entrance beginning October 14, 2025 and increasing over time, plateauing at $33 per net ton in 2028. There are several exceptions to this fee, including for vessels with capacity of 55,000 dwt or less, vessels arriving to the U.S. empty or in ballast, and vessels entering a port in the continental United States from a voyage of less than 2,000 nautical miles from a foreign port or point.

The actual implementation of this action remains uncertain. Specifics, such as applicability to sale and leaseback agreements ("SLBs") with Chinese leasing financiers, have not been clarified. In an SLB, the lessor is the registered owner of the vessel, while the bareboat charterer remains the disponent owner responsible for the operation of the vessel. It is currently unclear whether the vessels would be subject to fees on Chinese owners due to the SLB arrangements.

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Of the 19 vessels we currently operate, one was constructed in China. However, we have entered into and may further enter in the future into SLB transactions with Chinese financial institutions. Additionally, we are currently party to shipbuilding contracts for newbuilding vessels being constructed in Chinese shipyards and may in the future enter into contracts for additional newbuilding vessels or secondhand vessels constructed in China.

In response to the USTR action, on October 10, 2025, China announced retaliatory port fees, effective October 14, 2025, applicable to vessels calling at Chinese ports which are built or flagged in the U.S. or owned or operated by certain U.S.-linked persons. There is significant uncertainty as to the scope of applicability of these new port fees and how they will be implemented. On November 10, 2025, U.S. and Chinese authorities suspended the application of each respective set of port fees for one year. Substantial uncertainty remains as to how the port fees will be assessed after the end of the suspension period, scheduled for November 10, 2026.

Further retaliatory measures from China or other nations could further compound disruptions and cost increases within the global shipping industry. In addition to direct port fee increases, other retaliatory actions by China or other countries could indirectly impact port-related costs, disrupt global shipping patterns and potentially increase congestion and costs at ports worldwide, including U.S. ports.

Given the potential magnitude of these port-related fees and the many uncertainties surrounding their implementation, it is not possible at this time to fully predict the ultimate financial impact. However, if the action or similar measures are implemented, port fees for our vessels or vessels we charter and our operating costs for voyages calling at U.S. or Chinese ports could materially increase.

Even though port fees are typically borne by the charterer, if port fees are assessed due to our or the lessor's ownership or the place of construction of the relevant vessel, it is possible that charterers may demand that we bear these costs or otherwise reduce the applicable charter rate. This, in turn, could significantly reduce our profitability, negatively impact our ability to compete effectively, and materially and adversely affect our operations and financial results.

#### Political instability, terrorist attacks or other attacks, war, and international hostilities could affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
We conduct most of our operations outside of the United States and our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and available cash may be adversely affected by changing economic, political and governmental conditions in the countries and regions where our vessels or other vessels we may acquire are employed or registered. Moreover, we operate in a sector of the economy that is likely to be adversely impacted by the effects of political uncertainty and armed conflicts, including the war between Ukraine and Russia, between Israel and Hamas, between Israel and the U.S. and Iran, between Russia and NATO, China and Taiwan disputes, U.S. and China trade relations, hostilities between the U.S. and North Korea, Greenland, Denmark or Venezuela, political unrest and conflicts in the Middle East, the South China Sea region, the Red Sea region (including missile attacks controlled by the Houthis on vessels transiting the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden), and other countries and geographic areas, geopolitical events, such as Brexit, or another withdrawal from the European Union, terrorist or other attacks (or threats thereof) around the world, and war (or threatened war) or international hostilities. Such events may contribute to further economic instability in the global financial markets, international commerce, and could also adversely affect our ability to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us or at all.

The war between Russia and Ukraine may lead to further regional and international conflicts or armed action. This war has disrupted supply chains and caused instability in the energy markets and the global economy, with effects on shipping freight rates, which have experienced volatility. The United States and the United Kingdom, among other countries, as well as the European Union, have implemented unprecedented economic sanctions and other penalties against certain persons, entities and activities connected to Russia, including removing Russian-based financial institutions from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication payment system and restricting imports of Russian oil, liquified natural gas and coal. These sanctions have caused supply disruptions in the oil and gas markets and could continue to cause significant volatility in energy prices, which could result in increased inflation and may trigger a recession in the U.S. and China, among other regions. While much uncertainty remains regarding the global impact of the war in Ukraine, it is possible that such tensions could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operation, and cash flows. Moreover, additional insurance premia will apply in case we transit through or call to any port or area designated as listed areas by the Joint War Committee or other organizations. These factors may also result in the weakening of the financial condition of our charterers, suppliers, counterparties, and other agents in the shipping industry. As a result, our business, operating results, cash flows, and financial condition may be negatively affected since our operations are dependent on the success and economic viability of our counterparties.

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Further, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine could result in the imposition of further economic sanctions by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or other countries against Russia, trade tariffs or embargoes with uncertain impacts on the markets in which we operate. In addition, the U.S. and certain other NATO countries have been supplying Ukraine with military aid. U.S. officials have also warned of the increased possibility of Russian cyberattacks, which could disrupt the operations of businesses involved in the drybulk industry, including ours and could create economic uncertainty particularly if such attacks spread to a broad array of countries and networks. While much uncertainty remains regarding the global impact of the war in Ukraine, it is possible that such tensions could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows.

On January 3, 2026, the U.S. military captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a special military operation and was replaced by Venezuela's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez. Additionally, beginning in December 2025, the U.S. has carried out an on-going campaign of seizing and taking control of Venezuelan-linked oil tankers. It remains uncertain what the geopolitical and economic impacts of U.S. measures to control the production, refining, and global distribution of Venezuela's oil products will be. Further, the future extent of the U.S. involvement in Venezuela's government and oil industry is unclear. These circumstances have led to increased uncertainties, the effects of which on our operations and financial conditions are difficult if not impossible to predict.

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. In retaliation, Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and a number of countries that host U.S. and U.K. military bases—including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia—and Hezbollah fired projectiles at Israel. While there is significant uncertainty about the duration of the war in Iran, the White House has stated that it may be a protracted engagement. These events have destabilized the region and may lead to significant disruptions across all sectors of the shipping industry. Further, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and at the Persian Gulf may experience prolonged disruption. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned vessels to avoid such passage. Increased electronic interference may affect navigational and tracking systems, which would heighten the risk of vessel collisions. Although it is impossible to predict exactly how this conflict will affect the dry bulk industry, a prolonged war may have significant impacts on the global economic activity and consequently on the sector.

Past terrorist attacks and the ongoing threat of future incidents worldwide continue to instigate uncertainty in the global financial markets, potentially affecting our business, operating outcomes and financial condition. Acts of terror perpetrated by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea region further heighten concerns about the impact on maritime transportation along key routes, such as the Red Sea route, affecting our shipping operations. The missile attacks by the Houthi regime in the Red Sea area have led to the diversion of a large part of the world fleet away from the Red Sea, increasing the ton-mile demand for most shipping sectors, including dry bulk, and resulting in higher freight rates. Rerouting away from the most convenient route for connecting East trade to the West and vice versa may, however, lead to increased operational costs and higher revenues. In case our vessels trade or transit via the Red Sea, we may incur increased insurance costs. While much uncertainty remains regarding the global impact of the wars in the Middle East, it is possible that such tensions could result in the eruption of further hostilities in other regions, including in and around the Red Sea, and could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operation, and cash flows.

Ongoing conflicts and recent developments in regions such as Ukraine, Russia, North Korea, Myanmar, and the Middle East (including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Syria, the Persian Gulf, Yemen), coupled with the presence of the United States or other armed forces in the Middle East, may lead to additional acts of terrorism and armed conflict globally. These events may contribute to heightened economic instability in the worldwide financial markets. Significant tariffs or other restrictions being imposed on imports by the U.S. and related countermeasures taken by impacted foreign countries, may be adversely affect our business, operating results, cash flows, and financial condition. See "— Significant tariffs or other restrictions imposed on imports by the U.S. and related countermeasures taken by impacted foreign countries could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results."

In the past, other political conflicts have also resulted in attacks on vessels, mining of waterways, and other efforts to disrupt international shipping, particularly in the Arabian Gulf region. The ongoing war in Ukraine has previously resulted in missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea. Outbreaks of conflict in and around the Red Sea have also resulted in missile attacks on vessels. Acts of terrorism and piracy have also affected vessels trading in regions such as the Gulf of Guinea, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia, and the Indian Ocean. Any of these occurrences could have a material adverse impact on our future performance, operating results, cash flows, financial position and our ability to pay cash distributions to our shareholders.

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#### Risks associated with operating ocean-going vessels could affect our business and reputation, which could adversely affect our revenues and expenses.
The operation of an ocean-going vessel carries inherent risks. These risks include the possibility of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• crew strikes and/or boycotts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• acts of God;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• damage to or destruction of vessels due to marine disaster;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• terrorism, piracy or other detentions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• environmental accidents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• cargo and property losses or damage; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• business interruptions caused by mechanical failure, grounding, fire, explosions and collisions, human error, war, political action in various countries, labor strikes, epidemics or pandemics or adverse
 weather conditions and other circumstances or events.

Any of these circumstances or events could increase our costs or lower our revenues. Such circumstances could result in death or injury to persons, loss of property or environmental damage, delays in the delivery of cargo, loss of revenues from or termination of charter contracts, governmental fines, penalties or restrictions on conducting business, litigation with our employees, customers or third parties, higher insurance rates, and damage to our reputation and customer relationships generally, market disruptions, delays and rerouting and could also subject us to litigation. Epidemics and other public health incidents may also lead to crew member illness, which can disrupt the operations of our vessels, or result in the imposition of public health measures, which may prevent our vessels from calling on ports or discharging cargo in the affected areas or in other locations after having visited the affected areas. Although we maintain hull and machinery and war risks insurance, as well as protection and indemnity insurance, which may cover certain risks of loss resulting from such occurrences, our insurance coverage may be subject to deductibles and caps, or may not cover such losses, and any of these circumstances or events could increase our costs or lower our revenues. Furthermore, the involvement of our vessels and other vessels we may acquire in an environmental disaster may harm our reputation as a safe and reliable vessel owner and operator. Any of these circumstances or events could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition, as well as our cash flows.

If our vessels suffer damage, they may need to be repaired at a drydocking facility. The time and costs of repairs are unpredictable and may be substantial. We may have to pay repair costs that our insurance does not cover in full. The loss of earnings while our vessels are being repaired and repositioned, as well as the actual cost of these repairs and repositioning, would decrease our earnings. In addition, space at drydocking facilities is sometimes limited and not all drydocking facilities are conveniently located. We may be unable to find space at a suitable drydocking facility and be forced to travel to a drydocking facility that is not conveniently located to our vessels' positions. The loss of earnings while these vessels are forced to wait for space or to travel to more distant drydocking facilities, or both, would decrease our earnings.

#### Increases in fuel prices may adversely affect our profits.
The cost of fuel is a significant factor in negotiating voyage freight rates, although we generally do not directly bear the cost of fuel for vessels operating on time charters. As a result, an increase in the price of fuel may adversely affect our profitability if freight rates fail to rise to the extent required to cover a rise in the cost of fuel. The price and supply of fuel is unpredictable and fluctuates based on events outside our control, including geopolitical developments, supply and demand for oil and gas, actions by members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other oil and gas producers, the imposition of new regulations adopted by the International Maritime Organization, or IMO, war and unrest in oil producing countries and regions, regional production patterns and environmental concerns and regulations. While fuel prices remained generally lower in the last couple of years, they increased significantly during the first quarter of 2026, primarily as a result of heightened geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts in the Middle East, which disrupted energy markets and increased volatility. Fuel has and may become much more expensive in the future, including as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia, the imposition of tariffs and trade restrictions, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the imposition of sulfur oxide emissions limits in January 2020 and reductions of carbon emissions from January 2023 under new regulations adopted by the IMO, which may reduce the profitability and competitiveness of our business versus other forms of transportation, such as truck or rail.

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Upon redelivery of any vessels at the end of a period time charter or a voyage charter, we may be obligated to repurchase bunkers on board at prevailing market prices, or purchase bunkers to refuel the vessel in case of a voyage charter, which could be materially higher than fuel prices at the inception of the charter period. However, given the current time charter agreements of our vessels and our chartering strategy, this cost is projected to be immaterial in the short to medium term. If in the future we decide to operate vessels on a voyage basis, then fuel would be the largest expense that we would incur with respect to vessels operating on voyage charter. Voyage charter contracts generally provide that the vessel owner bears the cost of fuel in the form of bunkers, which is a material operating expense, while under time charter agreements fuel expenses are borne by the charterers. We currently cannot guarantee that we will continue to employ our vessels on a time charter basis, or that we will hedge our fuel costs on any prospective future voyage charters. As a result, an increase in the price of fuel may negatively affect our profitability and cash flows in the future.

#### Worldwide inflationary pressures could negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows.
Inflation could have an adverse impact on our business and operating results and subsequently on our financial condition both directly through the increase in operating costs, including crew costs and materials necessary for the operation of our vessels and indirectly through its adverse impact on the world economy in terms of increasing interest rates and slowdown of global growth. Worldwide economies have in the recent past experienced inflationary pressures, with price increases seen across many sectors globally. In response to the inflationary pressures in recent years, central banks made steep increases in interest rates, which resulted in increases to the interest rates available to us for the financing of our operations and investment activity. Although central banks have started decreasing interest rates, future monetary policies cannot be guaranteed. If central banks increase interest rates again, or interest rates otherwise increase significantly, the resulting increase to the interest rates available to us on both existing loans on floating rate and new debt financings or refinancings we may pursue could adversely affect our cash flows and our ability to complete vessel acquisitions, take advantage of business opportunities, or respond to competitive pressures. Furthermore, if inflationary pressures intensify, we may be unable to raise our charter rates enough to offset the increasing costs of our operations, which would decrease our profit margins and result in deterioration of our financial condition. There is uncertainty regarding inflation due to the likely shift in policy following numerous elections around the world. Trade tariffs announced by President Trump and retaliatory tariffs and countermeasures from affected countries could trigger economic uncertainty but the impact on inflation is unclear.

Whether the present inflationary pressures will transition to a long-term inflationary environment and the effect of such a development on charter rates, vessel demand, and operating expenses in the sector in which we operate are uncertain.

#### Our revenues are subject to seasonal fluctuations, which could affect our operating results and ability to service our debt or pay dividends.
We operate in markets that have historically exhibited seasonal variations in demand and, as a result, in charter hire rates. This seasonality may result in quarter-to-quarter volatility in our operating results. The dry bulk shipping market is typically stronger in the fall and winter months in anticipation of increased consumption of coal and other raw materials in the northern hemisphere during the winter months. In addition, unpredictable weather patterns in these months tend to disrupt vessel schedules and supplies of certain commodities. This seasonality should not affect our operating results if our vessels are employed on fixed rate period time charters, but because most of our vessels are employed (the vessels we may acquire may be employed) on index-linked charters (or occasionally in the spot voyage market), seasonality may increase the volatility of, and materially affect, our operating results and cash flows, as well as our ability to pay dividends, if any, in the future.

#### Climate change and greenhouse gas restrictions may be imposed.
Due to concern over the risk of climate change, a number of countries and the IMO, have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, regulatory frameworks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These regulatory measures may include, among others, the adoption of cap and trade regimes, carbon taxes, increased efficiency standards, and incentives or mandates for renewable energy. For instance, the IMO imposed a global 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuels, down from the previous cap of 3.5%, which came into force on January 1, 2020. In addition, in July 2023, the IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions. The IMO net-zero framework was approved by Marine Environment Protection Committee ("MEPC") 83, including the new fuel standard for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions. The regulations were approved as amendments and submitted for adoption as legally binding, but in October 2025 the MEPC agreed to adjourn the meeting on adoption until October 2026, effectively postponing the adoption process by at least one year. These regulations and any additional regulations addressing similar goals could cause us to incur additional substantial expenses and could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition and our ability to pay dividends. See "Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—Environmental and Other Regulations" for a discussion of these and other environmental regulations applicable to our operations.

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In addition, although the emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping currently are not subject to the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (this task was delegated under the Kyoto Protocol to the IMO for action), which required adopting countries to implement national programs to reduce emissions of certain gases, a new treaty may be adopted in the future that includes restrictions on shipping emissions. Compliance with changes in laws, regulations and obligations relating to climate change could increase our costs related to operating and maintaining our vessels and require us to install new emission controls, acquire allowances or pay taxes related to our greenhouse gas emissions, or administer and manage a greenhouse gas emissions program. Revenue generation and strategic growth opportunities may also be adversely affected.

Furthermore, on January 1, 2024, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, or the ETS, for ships sailing into and out of EU ports came into effect, and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation came into effect on January 1, 2025. The ETS applies gradually over the period from 2024 to 2026. 40% of allowances would have to be surrendered in 2025 for the year 2024; 70% of allowances would have to be surrendered in 2026 for the year 2025; and 100% of allowances would have to be surrendered in 2027 for the year 2026. Compliance is on a company -wide (rather than per ship) basis and "shipping company" is defined widely to capture both the ship owner and any contractually appointed commercial operator/ship manager/bareboat charterer who assumes all duties and responsibilities for the ship under the ISM Code, as well as the responsibility for full compliance under the ETS. If the latter contractual arrangement is entered into this needs to be reflected in a certified mandate signed by both parties and presented to the administrator of the scheme. The cap under the ETS is set by taking into account EU MRV system emissions data for each year and captures 100% of the emissions from intra-EU maritime voyages; 100% of emissions from ships at berth in EU ports and 50% of emissions from voyages which start or end at EU ports (but the other destination is outside the EU). Furthermore, the EU ETS Directive 2023/959 makes clear that all maritime allowances would be auctioned and there will be no free allocation. 78.4 million emissions allowances were allocated specifically to the maritime sector. Where there is a lack of allowances, these need to be purchased on the market, which can be costly. To prepare for and manage the administrative aspects of EU ETS compliance, we have made significant investments in new systems, including personnel, data management, cost recovery mechanisms, revised service agreement terms, and transparent emissions reporting procedures. The cost of future compliance and of our future EU emissions and costs to purchase an allowance for emissions (if we must purchase in order to comply) are unknown and difficult to predict, and are based on a number of factors, including the size of our fleet, our trips within and to and from the EU, and the prevailing cost of allowances.

Additionally, on September 13, 2023, the European Council of the European Union adopted the Fuel EU Maritime Regulation 2023/1805 ("FuelEU") under the FuelEU Initiative of its "Fit-for-55" package which sets limitations on the acceptable yearly greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used by covered vessels. Among other things, FuelEU requires that greenhouse gas intensity of fuel used by covered vessels is reduced by 2% starting January 1, 2025, with additional reductions contemplated every five years (up to 80% by 2050). Shipping companies may enter into pooling mechanisms with other shipping companies in order to achieve compliance, bank surplus emissions and borrow compliance balances from future years. A FuelEU Document of Compliance is required to be kept on board a vessel to show compliance by June 30, 2026. Both the ETS and FuelEU schemes have significant impacts on the management of the vessels calling to EU ports, by increasing the complexity and monitoring of, and costs associated with the operation of vessels and affecting the relationships with our time charterers.

Adverse consequences of climate change, including growing public concern about the environmental impact of climate change, may also adversely affect demand for our services. For example, increased regulation of greenhouse gases or other concerns relating to climate change may reduce the demand for coal in the future, one of the primary cargoes carried by our vessels. In addition, the physical effects of climate change, including changes in weather patterns, extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and scarcity of water resources, may negatively impact our operations. Any long-term economic consequences of climate change could have a significant financial and operational adverse impact on our business that we cannot predict with certainty at this time.

***Technological developments which affect global trade flows and supply chains are challenging some of our largest customers and may therefore affect our business and results of operations.***

By reducing the cost of labor through automation and digitization, including by means of new technologies in artificial intelligence and machine learning, among others, and empowering consumers to demand goods whenever and wherever they choose, technology is changing the business models and production of goods in many industries, including those of some of our largest customers. Consequently, supply chains are being pulled closer to the end-customer and are required to be more responsive to changing demand patterns. As a result, fewer intermediate and raw inputs are traded, which could lead to a decrease in shipping activity. If automation and digitization become more commercially viable and/or production becomes more regional or local, total containerized trade volumes would decrease, which would adversely affect demand for our services. Supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical and economic events, pandemics, rising tariff barriers and environmental concerns also accelerate these trends.

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#### Tax law changes may result in significant additional taxes to us.
Tax law changes may result in significant additional taxes to us. For example, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (the "OECD") published a "Programme of Work," which was divided into two pillars. Pillar One focused on the allocation of group profits among taxing jurisdictions based on a market-based concept rather than the historical "permanent establishment" concept. Pillar Two consists of two interrelated rules referred to as Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, which operate to impose a minimum tax rate of 15% calculated on a jurisdictional basis. The reforms aim to level the playing field between countries by discouraging them from reducing their corporate income taxes to attract foreign business investment. In 2024, these guidelines were declared effective and must now be or have been enacted by those OECD member countries. In certain jurisdictions, qualifying international shipping income is generally excluded from many aspects of this framework, provided that the applicable exemption requirements are satisfied, although the interpretation and application of these rules remain subject to evolving administrative guidance and regulatory developments. Presently, it is difficult to assess if and to what extent such changes will impact our tax burden. Further developments and unexpected implementation mechanics could adversely affect our effective tax rate or result in higher cash tax liabilities. Any requirement or legislation that requires us to pay more tax could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, and our ability to pay dividends.

#### Our operations may be adversely impacted by severe weather, including as a result of climate change.
Tropical storms, hurricanes, typhoons, and other severe marine weather events could result in the suspension of operations at the planned ports of call for our vessels and require significant deviations from planned routes. In addition, climate change could result in an increase in the frequency and severity of these extreme weather events. The closure of ports, rerouting of vessels, damage of production facilities, as well as other delays caused by increasing frequency of severe weather, could stop operations or shipments for indeterminate periods and have a material adverse effect on our business, results or operations, and financial condition.

#### Increased regulation as well as scrutiny of environmental, social and governance matters may impact our business and reputation.
In addition to the importance of their financial performance, companies are increasingly being judged by their performance on a variety of environmental, social and governance matters, or ESG, which are considered to contribute to the long-term sustainability of companies' performance.

A variety of organizations measure the performance of companies on such ESG topics, and the results of these assessments are widely publicized. In addition, investment in funds that specialize in companies that perform well in such assessments are increasingly popular, and major institutional investors have publicly emphasized the importance of such ESG measures to their investment decisions. Topics taken into account in such assessments include, among others, the company's efforts and impact on climate change and human rights, ethics and compliance with laws, and the role of the company's board of directors in supervising various sustainability issues.

We actively manage a broad range of such ESG matters, taking into consideration their expected impact on the sustainability of our business over time, and the potential impact of our business on society and the environment. As far as the environmental aspect is concerned, since 2018 we have commenced implementing technical and operational measures aiming to improve the energy efficiency of our vessels and in extension reduce the CO2 emissions of the fleet. During 2023 the attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) for all our vessels have been calculated in accordance with regulation 23 of MARPOL Annex VI and the 2021 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained EEXI then in effect (resolution MEPC.333(76)) (EEXI Calculation Guidelines). All EEXI technical files containing the necessary information have been prepared in cooperation with the vessels' recognized organizations, for which the on-board survey application is in progress. In addition, we have completed various biofuel trials in cooperation with leading charterers and operators. Moreover, we have installed scrubber and ballast water treatment systems, Energy Saving Devices, including artificial intelligence assisted remote performance monitoring systems, applied Existing Vessel Design Index, or EVDI, upgrades, very low friction silicon hull paints and hydrodynamic performance improving technologies, which constitute examples of the environmental practices we have adopted and aim to continue adopting on most of our vessels. We participate in various environmental initiatives in our industry and technical committees promoting various ESG matters. We have also secured and entered into two sustainability-linked financings for seven of our vessels. However, in light of investors' increased focus on ESG matters, there can be no certainty that we will manage such issues successfully, or that we will successfully meet the industry's or society's expectations as to our proper role. Any failure or perceived failure by us in this regard could have a material adverse effect on our reputation and on our business, share price, financial condition, or results of operations, including the sustainability of our business over time.

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On March 6, 2024, the SEC adopted final rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The final rules would have imposed requirements on companies, including foreign private issuers, to disclose climate-related risks and certain emissions. These rules were challenged in federal courts before they became effective and ultimately the SEC withdrew them in June 2025. If the SEC were to again adopt climate disclosure rules, or reimpose the rules it previously adopted in 2024, the costs of compliance could be significant and may have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

Moreover, from time to time, we may incur additional costs, establish and publicly announce goals and commitments in respect of certain ESG items. While we may create and publish voluntary disclosures regarding ESG matters from time to time, many of the statements in those voluntary disclosures are based on hypothetical expectations and assumptions that may or may not be representative of current or actual risks or events or forecasts of expected risks or events, including the costs associated therewith. Such expectations and assumptions are necessarily uncertain and may be prone to error or subject to misinterpretation given the long timelines involved and the lack of an established single approach to identifying, measuring and reporting on many ESG matters. If we fail to achieve or improperly report on our progress toward achieving our environmental goals and commitments, the resulting scrutiny from market participants or regulators could adversely affect our reputation and/or our access to capital.

***Our vessels may call on ports located in or may operate in countries that are subject to restrictions or sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union or other governments that could result in fines or other penalties imposed on us and may adversely affect our reputation and the market price of our common shares.***

During the year ended December 31, 2025, none of our vessels called on ports located in countries subject at that time to comprehensive sanctions and embargoes imposed by the U.S. government or countries identified by the U.S. government or other authorities as state sponsors of terrorism; however, our vessels may call on ports in these countries from time to time in the future on our charterers' instructions subject to any applicable insurance arrangements and prior approvals, if required. The U.S. sanctions and embargo laws and regulations vary in their application, as they do not all apply to the same covered persons or proscribe the same activities, and such sanctions and embargo laws and regulations may be amended or strengthened over time.

We believe that we are currently in compliance with all applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations. In order to maintain compliance, we monitor and review the movement of our vessels on a daily basis.

We endeavor to provide that all or most of our future charter agreements include provisions and trade exclusion clauses prohibiting the vessels from calling on ports where there is an existing U.S. embargo. Furthermore, as of the date hereof, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries have entered into or have any plans to enter into, directly or indirectly, any contracts, agreements or other arrangements with the governments of Iran, North Korea, Cuba or any entities controlled by the governments of these countries.

Due to the nature of our business and the evolving nature of the foregoing sanctions and embargo laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that we will be in compliance at all times in the future, particularly as the scope of certain laws may be unclear and may be subject to changing interpretations. Any such violation could result in fines, penalties or other sanctions that could severely impact our ability to access U.S. capital markets and conduct our business, and could result in some investors deciding, or being required, to divest their interest, or refrain from investing, in us. In addition, certain institutional investors may have investment policies or restrictions that prevent them from holding securities of companies that have contracts with countries identified by the U.S. government as state sponsors of terrorism. The determination by these investors not to invest in, or to divest from, our common shares may adversely affect the price at which our common shares trade. Moreover, our charterers may violate applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations as a result of actions that do not involve us or our vessels, and those violations could in turn negatively affect our reputation. In addition, our reputation and the market for our securities may be adversely affected if we engage in certain other activities, such as entering into charters with individuals or entities in countries subject to U.S. sanctions and embargo laws that are not controlled by the governments of those countries, or engaging in operations associated with those countries pursuant to contracts with third parties that are unrelated to those countries or entities controlled by their governments.

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#### Sulfur regulations to reduce air pollution from ships have required retrofitting of vessels and may cause us to incur significant costs.

#### We are subject to regulation and liability under environmental laws that could require significant expenditures and affect our cash flows and net income.
Our business and the operation of our vessels are materially affected by government regulation in the form of international conventions, national, state and local laws and regulations in force in the jurisdictions in which the vessels operate, as well as in the country or countries of their registration, including those governing oil spills, discharges to air and water, ballast water management, and the handling and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes. These requirements include, but are not limited to, EU regulations; the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990, or OPA; the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response; Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, or CERCLA; the U.S. Clean Air Act, including its amendments of 1977 and 1990, or the CAA; the U.S. Clean Water Act, or the CWA; the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, or the MTSA; and regulations of the IMO. These include, but are not limited to, the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969, as from time to time amended and generally referred to as CLC; the IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 1973, as from time to time amended and generally referred to as MARPOL, including the designation of emission control areas, or ECAs, thereunder; the IMO International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, as from time to time amended and generally referred to as SOLAS, the IMO International Convention on Load Lines of 1966, as from time to time amended and generally referred to as the LL Convention; the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, generally referred to as the Bunker Convention; the IMO's International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, generally referred to as the ISM Code, the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, generally referred to as the BWM Convention; and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, or ISPS.

We may also incur additional costs in order to comply with other existing and future regulatory obligations, including, but not limited to, costs relating to the 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuels, air emissions including greenhouse gases, the management of ballast water, maintenance and inspection, development and implementation of emergency procedures and insurance coverage or other financial assurance of our ability to address pollution incidents. These costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition and our available cash. Because such conventions, laws and regulations are often revised, we cannot predict the ultimate cost of complying with such conventions, laws and regulations or the impact thereof on the resale price or useful life of vessels we may acquire in the future. Additional conventions, laws and regulations may be adopted which could limit our ability to do business or increase the cost of our doing business and which may materially adversely affect our operations.

#### Regulations relating to ballast water discharge may adversely affect our revenues and profitability.
The IMO has imposed updated guidelines for ballast water management systems specifying the maximum amount of viable organisms allowed to be discharged from a vessel's ballast water. Depending on the date of the IOPP renewal survey, existing vessels constructed before September 8, 2017 must comply with the updated D-2 standard. For all vessels, compliance with the D-2 standard will involve installing on-board systems to treat ballast water and eliminate unwanted organisms. Ships constructed on or after September 8, 2017 are to comply with the D-2 standards. Vessels are required to meet the discharge standard D-2 by installing an approved Ballast Water Management System (or BWMS). Pursuant to the BWM Convention amendments, BWMSs installed on or after October 28, 2020 shall be approved in accordance with BWMS Code, while BWMSs installed before October 28, 2020 must be approved taking into account guidelines developed by the IMO or the BWMS Code. Ships sailing in U.S. waters are required to employ a type-approved BWMS which is compliant with United States Coast Guard, or USCG, regulations. Amendments to the BWM Convention entered into force in June 2022 concerning commissioning testing of BWMS and the form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate. Additional amendments to the BWM Convention, concerning the form of the Ballast Water Record Book, entered into force on February 1, 2025. We have installed ballast water treatment systems in all our vessels which comply with the updated guidelines. Nevertheless, we might incur compliance costs for any vessels we might acquire in the future, which might have a substantial effect on our profitability. Additionally, many countries already regulate the discharge of ballast water carried by vessels from country to country to prevent the introduction of invasive and harmful species via such discharges. The U.S., for example, requires vessels entering its waters from another country to conduct mid-ocean ballast exchange, or undertake some alternate measure, and to comply with certain reporting requirements.

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Furthermore, United States regulations are currently changing. Although the 2013 Vessel General Permit, or VGP, program and U.S. National Invasive Species Act, or NISA, are currently in effect to regulate ballast discharge, exchange and installation, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, or VIDA, which was signed into law on December 4, 2018, requires that the USCG develop implementation, compliance, and enforcement regulations regarding ballast water. It intends to replace the VGP scheme and streamline the patchwork of federal, state, and local requirements for the commercial vessel community. Pursuant to the VIDA, the EPA was required to develop new national discharge standards for vessels within two years, and the USCG was required to develop regulations and best management practices to implement and enforce those standards within two years of EPA-issued standards. VIDA also specifies that the provisions of the 2013 VGP will continue to apply until EPA and the USCG publish their final regulations, regardless of how long that takes, and that the permit cannot be modified during that time.

On October 26, 2020, the EPA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance under VIDA, and in November 2020, held virtual public meetings. On October 18, 2023, the EPA published a Supplemental Notice to the Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance, which shares new ballast water information that the EPA received from the USCG. On September 20, 2024, the EPA finalized national standards of performance for non-recreational vessels 79-feet in length and longer with respect to incidental discharges and on October 9, 2024, the Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance were published. If the USCG spends the full two years to finalize the corresponding enforcement standards, the current 2013 VGP scheme will remain in force until late 2026. Several U.S. states have added specific requirements to the Vessel General Permit including submission of a Notice of Intent, or NOI, or retention of a Permit Authorization and Record of Inspection (PARI) form and submission of annual reports. This rule changes may have financial impact on our vessels and may result in vessels being banned from calling in the U.S. in case compliance issues arise.

#### Increased inspection procedures, tighter import and export controls and new security regulations could increase costs and disrupt our business.
International shipping is subject to security and customs inspection and related procedures in countries of origin, destination and trans-shipment points. Since the events of September 11, 2001, there have been a variety of initiatives intended to enhance vessel security, such as the MTSA, which are the U.S. Coast Guard's issued regulations requiring the implementation of certain security requirements aboard vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and at certain ports and facilities. In addition, pursuant to the SOLAS Convention, dry bulk vessels and the ports in which we plan to operate are subject to the ISPS Code. These security procedures can result in seizure of vessel cargo, delays in the loading, discharging or trans-shipment and the levying of customs duties, fines or other penalties against exporters or importers and, in some cases, vessels. Future changes to the existing security procedures may be implemented that could affect the dry bulk sector. These changes have the potential to impose additional financial and legal obligations on vessels and, in certain cases, to render the shipment of certain types of goods uneconomical or impractical. These additional costs could reduce the volume of goods shipped, resulting in a decreased demand for vessels and have a negative impact on our business, revenues and customer relations.

#### Acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels could adversely affect our business.
Acts of piracy have historically affected ocean-going vessels trading in regions of the world such as the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia, and Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea region off the coast of Nigeria, which has experienced increased incidents of piracy in recent years. Sea piracy incidents continue to occur, particularly in the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, in the Gulf of Guinea and the Strait of Malacca, with dry bulk vessels particularly vulnerable to such attacks. Acts of piracy could result in harm or danger to the crews that man our vessels. Additionally, if piracy attacks result in regions in which our vessels are deployed being characterized as "war risk" zones by insurers or if our vessels are deployed in Joint War Committee "war and strikes" listed areas, premiums payable for insurance coverage could increase significantly and such insurance coverage may be more difficult to obtain, if available at all. In addition, crew and security equipment costs, including costs that may be incurred to employ onboard security armed guards, could increase in such circumstances. Furthermore, while we believe the charterer remains liable for charter payments when a vessel is seized by pirates, the charterer may dispute this and withhold charter hire until the vessel is released. A charterer may also claim that a vessel seized by pirates was not "on-hire" for a certain number of days and is therefore entitled to cancel the charterparty, a claim that we would dispute. We may not be adequately insured to cover losses from these incidents, which could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, any detention hijacking as a result of an act of piracy against our vessels, or an increase in cost, or unavailability, of insurance for our vessels could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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#### The operation of dry bulk vessels has particular operational risks.
The operation of dry bulk vessels has certain unique risks. With a dry bulk vessel, the cargo itself and its interaction with the vessel can be an operational risk. By their nature, dry bulk cargoes are often heavy, dense, easily shifted, and react badly to water exposure. In addition, dry bulk vessels are often subjected to battering treatment during discharging operations with grabs, jackhammers (to pry encrusted cargoes out of the hold) and small bulldozers. This treatment may cause damage to the vessel. Vessels damaged due to treatment during discharging procedures may affect a vessel's seaworthiness while at sea. Hull fractures in dry bulk vessels may lead to the flooding of the vessels' holds. If a dry bulk vessel suffers flooding in its forward holds, the bulk cargo may become so dense and waterlogged that its pressure may buckle the vessel's bulkheads, leading to the loss of a vessel. If we are unable to adequately maintain our vessels, we may be unable to prevent these events. Any of these circumstances or events could negatively impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, the loss of a vessel could harm our reputation as a safe and reliable vessel owner and operator.

***If any of our vessels fails to maintain its class certification or fails any annual survey, intermediate survey, or special survey, or if any scheduled class survey takes longer or is more expensive than anticipated, this could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.***

The hull and machinery of every commercial vessel must be certified by a classification society authorized by its country of registry. The classification society certifies that a vessel is safe and seaworthy in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry of the vessel and SOLAS.

A vessel must undergo annual, intermediate and special surveys. The vessel's machinery may be on a continuous survey cycle, under which the machinery would be surveyed periodically over a five-year period. At the beginning, during and at the end of this cycle, every vessel is required to undergo inspection of her underwater parts that usually includes dry-docking. These surveys and dry-dockings can be costly and can result in delays in returning a vessel to operation.

If any vessel does not maintain its class, the vessel will not be allowed to carry cargo between ports and cannot be employed or insured. Any such inability to carry cargo or be employed, or any related violation of the covenants under our loans or other financing agreements, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

***As we employ seafarers covered by industry-wide collective bargaining agreements, a failure of industry groups to renew such agreements may disrupt our operations and adversely affect our earnings.***

We employ a large number of seafarers. All the seafarers employed on the vessels in our fleet are covered by industry-wide collective bargaining agreements that set minimum standards in wages and labor conditions. We cannot assure you that these agreements will be renewed as necessary or will prevent labor interruptions. Any labor interruptions could disrupt our operations and harm our financial performance.

#### Maritime claimants could arrest or attach one or more of our vessels, which could interrupt our cash flows.
Crew members, suppliers of goods and services to a vessel, shippers of cargo and other parties may be entitled to a maritime lien against a vessel for unsatisfied debts, claims or damages. In many jurisdictions, a maritime lien holder may enforce its lien by arresting a vessel through foreclosure proceedings. The arrest or attachment of one or more of our vessels could interrupt our cash flow and require us to pay large sums of funds to have the arrest lifted, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, in some jurisdictions, such as South Africa, under the "sister ship" theory of liability, a claimant may arrest both the vessel that is subject to the claimant's maritime lien and any "associated" vessel, which is any vessel owned or controlled by the same owner. Claimants could try to assert "sister ship" liability against one of our vessels for claims relating to another of our vessels.

***Governments could requisition our vessels during a period of war or emergency, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, and available cash.***

A government could requisition for title or hire one or more of our vessels. Requisition for title occurs when a government takes control of a vessel and becomes the owner. Also, a government could requisition a vessel for hire. Requisition for hire occurs when a government takes control of a vessel and effectively becomes the charterer at dictated charter rates. Generally, requisitions occur during a period of war or emergency. Although we would be entitled to compensation in the event of a requisition, the amount and timing of payment of such compensation is uncertain. Government requisition of one or more of our vessels could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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#### Risks Relating to Our Company
***The market values of our vessels may decrease, which could limit the amount of funds that we can borrow or trigger breaches of certain financial covenants under our current or future loan agreements and other financing agreements, and we may incur an impairment or, if we sell vessels following a decline in their market value, a loss.***

The fair market values of our vessels are related to prevailing freight charter rates. While the fair market value of vessels and the freight charter market have a very close relationship as the charter market moves from trough to peak, the time lag between the effect of charter rates on market values of ships can vary. A decrease in the market value of our vessels could require us to raise additional capital in order to remain compliant with our loan covenants or the covenants in the other financing agreements and could result in the loss of our vessels (including, through foreclosure by our lenders and lessors) and adversely affect our earnings and financial condition.

The market value of dry bulk vessels, and Capesize dry bulk carriers in particular, has historically exhibited great volatility. From 2010 until today, the standard 182,000 dwt Capesize yard resale prices have fluctuated from $35.0 million in March 2016 to $80.5 million in March 2026. The fair market value of our vessels is dependent on other factors as well, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• general economic and market conditions affecting the shipping industry, including changes in global dry cargo commodity supply;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• prevailing levels of charter rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• competition from other shipping companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• sophistication and condition of the vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• advances in efficiency, such as introduction of autonomous vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• where the vessel was built and as-built specifications and subsequent modifications and improvements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• lifetime maintenance record;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• supply and demand for vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• types, sizes, and age of vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• number of newbuilding deliveries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the cost to order and construct a new vessel;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• number of vessels scrapped or otherwise removed from the world fleet;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the scrap value of vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in environmental and other regulations that may limit the useful life of vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• decreased costs and increases in use of other modes of transportation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• cost of secondhand vessel acquisitions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• whether the vessel is equipped with scrubbers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• global economic or pandemic-related crises;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• governmental and other regulations, including environmental regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ability of buyers to access financing and capital;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• technological advances; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the cost of retrofitting or modifying existing ships to respond to technological advances in vessel design or equipment, changes in applicable environmental or other regulations or standards, or otherwise.

In addition, as vessels age, they generally decline in value. If the fair market value of our vessels declines, we may not be in compliance with certain covenants in our loan agreements and other financing agreements we may enter into, and our lenders or lessors could accelerate our indebtedness or require us to pay down our indebtedness to a level where we are again in compliance with the covenants in our loan agreements and other financing agreements or foreclose their liens. If any of our current or future loan agreements and other financing agreements are accelerated, we may not be able to refinance our debt or obtain additional funding. We expect that we will enter into more loan agreements and other financing agreements in connection with our vessels or future vessel acquisitions. For more information regarding our current loan facilities and other financing agreements, please see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – B. Liquidity and Capital Resources – Loan Arrangements."

In addition, if vessel values decline, we may have to record an impairment adjustment in our financial statements, which could adversely affect our financial results. Furthermore, if we sell one or more of our vessels at a time when vessel prices have fallen, the sale price may be less than the vessel's carrying value on our consolidated financial statements, resulting in a loss on sale or an impairment loss being recognized, leading to a reduction in earnings.

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***Newbuilding projects are subject to risks that could cause delays or additional unforeseen expenses and could impact our ability to successfully complete current and future newbuilding programs and investments.***

We have entered into newbuilding contracts in connection with our vessel acquisition strategy and may in the future enter into additional newbuilding contracts. Newbuilding construction projects are subject to risks of delay inherent in any large construction project from numerous factors, including shortages of equipment, materials or skilled labor, unscheduled delays in the delivery of ordered materials and equipment or shipyard construction, failure of equipment to meet quality and/or performance standards, financial or operating difficulties experienced by equipment vendors or the shipyard, unanticipated actual or purported change orders, inability to obtain required permits or approvals, design or engineering changes, work stoppages and other labor disputes, adverse weather conditions, or any other events of force majeure. A shipyard's failure to deliver a vessel on time may result in the delay of revenue from the vessel. In addition, delays in construction, failure by the shipyard to meet contractual delivery schedules or other contractual defaults may give rise to disputes between us and the relevant shipyard. Resolution of such disputes may require arbitration or other legal proceedings, which could result in additional costs, management distraction, delays in vessel delivery and uncertainty regarding the timing of completion of the relevant vessels and could impact our ability to successfully complete current and future newbuilding programs and investments. Any such failure or delay could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

#### We may be unable to obtain financing for vessels we may acquire in the future.
We can offer no assurance that we will be able to obtain the necessary financing either for the obligations under our financing arrangements within 2026, or for the acquisition of any newbuilding vessels we have agreed to acquire or other vessels we may agree to acquire in the future, on attractive terms or at all. If financing is not available when needed, or is available only on unfavorable terms, we may be unable to meet our purchase price payment obligations and complete the acquisition of such vessels and expand the size of our fleet. If we fail to fulfill our commitments thereunder, due to an inability to obtain financing or otherwise, we may also be liable for damages for breach of contract. Our failure to obtain the funds for these capital expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial conditions, and cash flows.

***If the vessels we may acquire in the future are not delivered on time or are delivered with significant defects, our earnings and financial condition could suffer.***

We have historically expanded our fleet through the acquisition of secondhand vessels and may acquire additional vessels in the future. A delay in the delivery of any vessels to us, the failure of the contract counterparty to deliver a vessel at all, or us not taking delivery of a vessel could cause us to breach our obligations under the acquisition contract or under a related time charter and become liable for damages for breach of contract or could otherwise adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In cases where the fault lies with the contract counterparty, we would be entitled to compensation, but the amount and timing of payment of such compensation is uncertain. In addition, the delivery of any vessel with substantial defects could have similar consequences and, although we intend to inspect the condition of the vessels pre-acquisition, there is no assurance that we will be able to identify such defects. We have not received in the past, and do not expect to receive in the future, the benefit of warranties on any secondhand vessels we acquire. Any of these circumstances or events could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition.

#### Substantial debt levels could limit our flexibility to obtain additional financing and pursue other business opportunities.
As of December 31, 2025, we had $294.0 million in debt outstanding across our loan facilities and sale and leaseback transactions. Moreover, we anticipate that we will incur future indebtedness in connection with the acquisition of additional vessels, although there can be no assurance that we will be successful in identifying further vessels or securing such debt financing. Significant levels of debt could have important consequences to us, including the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to obtain additional financing, if necessary, for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other purposes may be impaired, or such financing may be unavailable on favorable terms, or
 at all;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may need to use a substantial portion of our cash from operations to make principal and interest payments on our bank debt and financing liabilities, reducing the funds that would otherwise be available
 for operations, future business opportunities and any future dividends to our shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our debt level could make us more vulnerable to competitive pressures or a downturn in our business or the economy generally than our competitors with less debt; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our debt level may limit our flexibility in responding to changing business and economic conditions.

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Our ability to service our indebtedness will depend upon, among other things, our future financial and operating performance, which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business, regulatory and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, as well as the interest rates applicable to our outstanding indebtedness. If the value of our vessels does not sufficiently serve as a security for our lenders, or if our operating income is not sufficient to service our indebtedness, we will be forced to take actions, such as reducing or delaying our business activities, acquisitions, investments or capital expenditures, selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our debt or seeking additional equity capital. We may not be able to effect any of these remedies on satisfactory terms, or at all. In addition, a lack of liquidity in the debt and equity markets could hinder our ability to refinance our debt or obtain additional financing on favorable terms in the future. For more information regarding our current loan agreements and other financing arrangements, please see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – B. Liquidity and Capital Resources – Loan Arrangements."

***Our loan agreements and other financing arrangements contain, and we expect that other future loan agreements and financing arrangements will contain, restrictive covenants that may limit our liquidity and corporate activities, which could limit our operational flexibility and have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, because of the presence of cross-default provisions in our loan agreements and financing arrangements, a default by us under one loan agreement or financing arrangement could lead to defaults under multiple loans and financing agreements.***

Our loan agreements and other financial arrangements contain, and we expect that other future loan agreements and financing arrangements will contain, customary covenants and event of default clauses, financial covenants, restrictive covenants and performance requirements, which may affect operational and financial flexibility. Such restrictions could affect, and in many respects limit or prohibit, among other things, our ability to pay dividends, incur additional indebtedness, create liens, sell assets, or engage in mergers or acquisitions. These restrictions could limit our ability to plan for or react to market conditions or meet extraordinary capital needs or otherwise restrict corporate activities. There can be no assurance that such restrictions will not adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs.

As a result of these restrictions, we may need to seek permission from our lenders and other financing counterparties in order to engage in some corporate actions. Our lenders' and other financing counterparties' interests may be different from ours and we may not be able to obtain their permission when needed. This may prevent us from taking actions that we believe are in our best interests, which may adversely impact our revenues, results of operations and financial condition.

A failure by us to meet our payment and other obligations, including our financial covenants and any security coverage requirements, could lead to defaults under our financing arrangements. Likewise, a decrease in vessel values or adverse market conditions could cause us to breach our financial covenants or security requirements (the market values of dry bulk vessels have generally experienced high volatility). In the event of a default that we cannot remedy, our lenders and other financing counterparties could then accelerate their indebtedness and foreclose on the respective vessels in our fleet. The loss of any of our vessels could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Because of the presence of cross-default provisions in our loan agreements and financing agreements, a default by us under a loan or financing agreement and the refusal of any lender or financing counterparty to grant or extend a waiver could result in the acceleration of our indebtedness under our other loans and financing agreements. A cross-default provision means that if we default on one loan, we would then default on our other loans containing a cross-default provision.

In the recent past, we have obtained waivers, deferrals and amendments of certain financial covenants, payment obligations and events of default under our loan facilities with our lenders. However, there can be no assurance that we will obtain similar waivers and deferrals from our lenders in the future, if needed, as we have obtained in the past.

For more information regarding our current loan facilities and other financing arrangements, please see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – B. Liquidity and Capital Resources – Loan Arrangements."

***We depend on officers and directors who are associated with United Maritime Corporation, of the Republic of the Marshall Islands ("United"), which may create conflicts of interest.***

Our officers and directors have fiduciary duties to manage our business in a manner beneficial to us and our shareholders. However, Stamatios Tsantanis, who serves as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United. In addition, Stavros Gyftakis, who serves as our Chief Financial Officer, is the Chief Financial Officer and a director of United. Christina Anagnostara and Ioannis Kartsonas, who serve as independent directors for us, also serve as independent directors of United. These officers and directors have fiduciary duties and responsibilities to manage the business of United in a manner beneficial to it and its shareholders and may have conflicts of interest in matters involving or affecting us and our customers or shareholders, or when faced with decisions that could have different implications for United than they do for us. The resolution of these potential conflicts may not always be in our best interest or that of our shareholders and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

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#### If we fail to manage our planned growth properly, we may not be able to successfully expand our market share.
We currently own or finance lease 18 Capesize vessels and two Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels. In addition we have five newbuilding vessels under construction, four Capesize and one Newcastlemax, while we have agreed to sell one Capesize vessel. Moreover, we may acquire additional vessels in the future. Our ability to manage our growth will primarily depend on our ability to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• generate excess cash flow so that we can invest without jeopardizing our ability to cover current and foreseeable working capital needs, including debt service;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• finance our operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• locate and acquire suitable vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• identify and consummate acquisitions or joint ventures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• integrate any acquired businesses or vessels successfully with our existing operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• hire, train and retain qualified personnel and crew to manage and operate our growing business and fleet; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• expand our customer base.

Growing any business by acquisitions presents numerous risks such as obtaining acquisition financing on acceptable terms or at all, undisclosed liabilities and obligations, difficulty in obtaining additional qualified personnel, managing relationships with customers and suppliers and integrating newly acquired operations into existing infrastructures. We may not be successful in executing our growth plans and we may incur significant additional expenses and losses in connection therewith.

***Vessel aging, and purchasing and operating secondhand vessels, such as our current fleet, may result in increased operating costs and vessel off-hire, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.***

All of the vessels in our fleet are secondhand vessels. Our inspection of these or other secondhand vessels we may acquire prior to purchase does not provide us with the same knowledge about their condition and the cost of any required or anticipated repairs that we would have had if these vessels had been built for and operated exclusively by us. We have not received in the past, and do not expect to receive in the future, the benefit of warranties on any secondhand vessels we acquire.

As the vessels in our fleet or other secondhand vessels we may acquire age, they may become less fuel efficient and costlier to maintain and will not be as advanced as recently constructed vessels due to improvements in design, technology and engineering, including improvements required to comply with government regulations. Rates for cargo insurance, paid by charterers, also increase with the age of a vessel, making older vessels less desirable to charterers, which could result in the lower utilization and, therefore, lower revenues.

In addition, charterers actively discriminate against hiring older vessels. Rightship, the ship vetting service founded by Rio Tinto and BHP-Billiton, has become a major vetting service in the dry bulk shipping industry, which ranks the suitability of vessels based on a scale of one to five stars. There are carriers that may not charter a vessel that Rightship has vetted with fewer than three stars. Therefore, a potentially deteriorated star rating for our vessels may affect their commercial operation and profitability and vessels in our fleet with lower ratings may experience challenges in securing charters. Rightship has lowered its vessel inspection age trigger for a dry cargo inspection, after which an annual acceptable Rightship inspection will be required, for vessels over 8,000 dwt from 14 to 10 years with a phased rollout through 1 January 2027. Rightship may downgrade any vessel that does have an acceptable Rightship inspection as per the rollout schedule, to Safety Score 2, which significantly decreases its chances of entering into a charter. Two, fifteen and two vessels in our operating fleet have three, four and five-star risk ratings from Rightship, respectively.

Governmental regulations and safety or other equipment standards related to the age or condition of vessels may require expenditures for alterations, or the addition of new equipment, to our vessels and may restrict the type of activities in which the vessels may engage. As our vessels age, market conditions may not justify those expenditures or enable us to operate our vessels profitably during the remainder of their useful lives.

In addition, unless we maintain cash reserves for vessel replacement, we may be unable to replace the vessels in our fleet upon the expiration of their useful lives. We estimate the useful life of our vessels to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Our cash flows and income are dependent on the revenues we earn by chartering our vessels to customers. If we are unable to replace the vessels in our fleet upon the expiration of their useful lives, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially adversely affected. Any reserves set aside for vessel replacement would not be available for other cash needs or dividends.

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#### Volatility of SOFR and potential changes of the use of SOFR as a benchmark could affect our profitability, earnings, and cash flow.
All of our loan and sale and leaseback agreements bear floating rate interest linked either to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") or Term SOFR. An increase in the SOFR, would affect the amount of interest payable under our existing debt, which, in turn, could have an adverse effect on our profitability, earnings, cash flow, and ability to pay dividends. If SOFR performs differently than expected or if our lenders insist on a different reference rate to replace SOFR, that could increase our borrowing costs (and administrative costs to reflect the transaction), which would have an adverse effect on our profitability, earnings, and cash flows. Alternative reference rates may behave in a similar manner or have other disadvantages or advantages in relation to our future indebtedness and the transition to SOFR or other alternative reference rates in the future could have a material adverse effect on us.

In order to manage any future exposure to interest rate fluctuations, we may from time-to-time use interest rate derivatives to effectively fix any floating rate debt obligations. No assurance can, however, be given that the use of these derivative instruments, if any, may effectively protect us from adverse interest rate movements. The use of interest rate derivatives may affect our results through mark to market valuation of these derivatives. Also, adverse movements in interest rate derivatives may require us to post cash as collateral, which may impact our free cash position, and have the potential to cause us to breach covenants in our loan agreements that require maintenance of certain financial positions and ratios. Interest rate derivatives may also be impacted by the transition to SOFR or to other alternative rates.

***The failure of our current or future counterparties to meet their obligations under our current or future contracts, including any charter agreements, could cause us to suffer losses or otherwise adversely affect our business.***

We have entered, and plan to enter, into various contracts, including charterparties with our customers, vessel management agreements and other agreements, which subject us to counterparty risks. The ability and willingness of each of our current or future counterparties to perform its obligations under charter agreements with us will depend on a number of factors that are beyond our control and may include, among other things, general economic conditions, the condition of the dry bulk shipping industry and the industries in which our counterparties operate, the overall financial condition of the counterparties, and the supply and demand for dry bulk commodities.

From time to time, those counterparties may account for a significant amount of our chartering activity and revenues. In addition, in challenging market conditions, there have been reports of charterers renegotiating their charters or defaulting on their obligations under charter agreements, and so our customers may fail to pay charter hire or attempt to renegotiate charter rates. Should a charterer fail to honor its obligations to us, it may be difficult to secure substitute employment for such vessel on favorable terms or at all, and any new charter arrangements we secure in the spot market or on time charters could be at lower rates. If our charterers fail to meet their obligations to us or attempt to renegotiate our charter agreements, we could suffer significant losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

#### Rising crew costs may adversely affect our profits.
Crew costs are anticipated to be a major expense for us. The growing global shipping fleet has led to higher demand for highly skilled and qualified crew, driving crewing costs upward. If we are unable to raise our rates accordingly, these rising costs could negatively impact our profitability.

***We may not be able to attract and retain key management personnel and other employees in the shipping industry, which may negatively affect the effectiveness of our management and our results of operation.***

Our success will depend to a significant extent upon the abilities and efforts of our management team, including our ability to retain key members of our management team and the ability of our management to recruit and hire suitable employees. The loss of any of these individuals could adversely affect our business prospects and financial condition. Difficulty in hiring and retaining personnel could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

#### Our vessels may suffer damage, and we may face unexpected repair costs, which could adversely affect our cash flow and financial condition.
The operation of an ocean-going vessel carries inherent risks, which include the risk of the vessel or its cargo being damaged or lost because of events such as marine disasters, bad weather and other acts of God, business interruptions caused by mechanical failures, grounding, fire, explosions and collisions, human error, war, terrorism, piracy, labor strikes, boycotts and other similar circumstances or events.

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If our vessels suffer damage, they may need to be repaired at a shipyard facility. The time and costs of repairs are unpredictable and may be substantial. The loss of earnings while our vessels are being repaired and repositioned, as well as the actual cost of these repairs and any repositioning costs, would decrease our earnings and reduce the amount of any dividends in the future. We may also be unable to find space at a suitable drydocking facility and be forced to travel to a drydocking facility that is not conveniently located to the position of our vessels. For more information see "—Risks associated with operating ocean-going vessels could affect our business and reputation, which could adversely affect our revenues and expenses." We may not have insurance that is sufficient to cover all or any of these costs or losses and may have to pay repair costs not covered by our insurance.

#### We are exposed to U.S. dollar and foreign currency fluctuations and devaluations that could harm our reported revenue and results of operations.
We generate all of our revenues and incur the majority of our operating expenses in U.S. dollars, but we currently incur many of our general and administration expenses in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the euro. Because such portion of our expenses is incurred in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, our expenses may from time to time increase relative to our revenues as a result of fluctuations in exchange rates, particularly between the U.S. dollar and the euro, which could affect the amount of net income that we report in future periods. We may use financial derivatives to operationally hedge some of our currency exposure. Our use of financial derivatives involves certain risks, including the risk that losses on a hedged position could exceed the nominal amount invested in the instrument and the risk that the counterparty to the derivative transaction may be unable or unwilling to satisfy its contractual obligations, which could have an adverse effect on our results.

#### We maintain cash with a limited number of financial institutions, which may subject us to credit risk.
We maintain all of our cash with a limited number of financial institutions mostly located in Europe.

Generally, only a portion of these cash balances are covered by insurance in the event of default by a financial institution. Several banks, including banks in the United States and Switzerland, have in the past been subject to extraordinary resolution procedures or sale because of the risk of such a default. In the event of such a default of a financial institution, we may lose part or all of our cash that we hold deposited with such financial institution.

***We are a holding company and we depend on the ability of our subsidiaries to distribute funds to us in order to satisfy financial obligations or to pay dividends.***

We are a holding company and our subsidiaries, which are all wholly owned by us either directly or indirectly, conduct all of our operations and own all of our operating assets. We have no significant assets other than the equity interests in our wholly owned subsidiaries. As a result, our ability to make dividend payments depends on our subsidiaries and their ability to distribute funds to us. The ability of a subsidiary to make these distributions could be affected by the covenants in our loan agreements, a claim or other action by a third party, including a creditor, and the laws of the Republic of Liberia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Malta, where our vessel-owning or other subsidiaries are incorporated, which regulate the payment of dividends by companies. If we are unable to obtain funds from our subsidiaries, we may not be able to satisfy our financial obligations.

In addition to its earnings, financial condition, cash requirements and availability, the ability of a subsidiary to make distributions to us could be affected by the covenants in our future loan agreements or other financing arrangements, a claim or other action by a third party, including a creditor, and the laws of its country of incorporation. If we are unable to obtain funds from our subsidiaries, we may not be able to satisfy our financial obligations and, consequently, our board of directors may exercise its discretion not to declare or pay any dividend.

***In the highly competitive international shipping industry, we may not be able to compete for charters with new entrants or established companies with greater resources, which may adversely affect our results of operations.***

We operate in a highly competitive market that is capital intensive and highly fragmented. Competition arises primarily from other independent and state-owned dry bulk vessel owners, some of whom may have substantially greater resources than we do. Competition for the transportation of dry bulk cargoes by sea is intense and depends on price, location, size, age, condition and the acceptability of the vessel and its operators to the charterers. Due in part to the highly fragmented market, competitors with greater resources could enter the dry bulk shipping industry and operate larger fleets through consolidations or acquisitions and may be able to offer lower charter rates and higher quality vessels than we are able to offer. Although we believe that no single competitor has a dominant position in the markets in which we compete, we are aware that certain competitors may be able to devote greater financial and other resources to their activities than we can, resulting in a significant competitive threat to us. We cannot give assurances that we will continue to compete successfully with our competitors or that these factors will not erode our competitive position in the future.

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***Due to our lack of fleet diversification, adverse developments in the maritime dry bulk shipping industry would adversely affect our business, financial condition, and operating results.***

Our business currently depends on the transportation of dry bulk commodities. We currently own or finance lease 18 Capesize vessels and two Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels. In addition, we have five newbuilding vessels under construction, four Capesize and one Newcastlemax, while we have agreed to sell one Capesize vessel. Our current lack of diversification could make us vulnerable to adverse developments in the maritime dry bulk shipping industry and demand for Capesize vessels in particular, which would have a significantly greater impact on our business, financial condition and operating results than it would if we maintained more diverse assets or lines of business.

***We have been and may in the future be subject to litigation that, if not resolved in our favor and not sufficiently insured against, could have a material adverse effect on us.***

From time to time, we may be involved in legal proceedings which may include shareholder litigation, contract claims, regulatory matters, other claims associated with our operations, as well as other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In March 2024, a shareholder filed a lawsuit in the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands against the Company and its board, which was dismissed in October 2024 on multiple grounds. In February 2026 the Marshall Islands Supreme Court upheld the dismissal and the litigation is now concluded.

Legal proceedings, regardless of merit, can be time-consuming, costly, and divert management's attention from strategic priorities. Although we intend to defend any such matters vigorously, any unfavorable ultimate ruling or settlement could result in financial obligations, reputational impact, or regulatory considerations, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operations, or business strategy us. While we maintain insurance coverage where applicable, subject to customary deductibles, there is no guarantee it will be applicable or sufficiently cover litigation costs or potential liabilities.

***The shipping industry has inherent operational risks that may not be adequately covered by our insurances. Further, because we obtain some of our insurances through protection and indemnity associations, we have been and may in the future be retrospectively subject to calls or premiums in amounts based not only on our own claim records, but also on the claim records of all other members of the protection and indemnity associations.***

We procure insurance for our fleet against risks commonly insured against by vessel owners and operators. Our current insurances include hull and machinery insurance, war risks insurance, demurrage and defense insurance and protection and indemnity insurance (which includes environmental damage and pollution insurance). We do not expect to maintain for our vessels insurance against loss of hire, which covers business interruptions that result from the loss of use of a vessel, except in cases when our vessels transit through or call at high risk areas. We may not be adequately insured against all risks or our insurers may not pay a particular claim. Even if our insurance coverage is adequate to cover our losses, we may not be able to timely obtain a replacement vessel in the event of a loss. Furthermore, in the future, we may not be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates for our fleet. Our insurance policies also contain deductibles, limitations and exclusions which, although we believe are standard in the shipping industry, may nevertheless increase our costs. If our insurances are not enough to cover claims that may arise, the deficiency may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We have been and may in the future be retrospectively subject to calls, or premiums, in amounts based not only on our own claim records but also the claim records of all other members of the protection and indemnity associations through which we receive indemnity insurance coverage for tort liability, including pollution-related liability. In the past, we paid approximately $0.3 million in response to these calls, and our payment of such calls in the future could result in significant expenses to us.

***Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, or FCPA, could result in fines, criminal penalties, and an adverse effect on our business.***

We operate throughout the world, including in countries known to have a reputation for corruption. We are committed to doing business in accordance with applicable anti-corruption laws and have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics which is consistent and in full compliance with the FCPA. We are subject, however, to the risk that we, our affiliated entities or our or their respective officers, directors, employees and agents may take actions determined to be in violation of such anti-corruption laws, including the FCPA. Any such violation could result in substantial fines, sanctions, civil and/or criminal penalties, curtailment of operations in certain jurisdictions, and might adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, actual or alleged violations could damage our reputation and ability to do business. Furthermore, detecting, investigating, and resolving actual or alleged violations is expensive and can consume significant time and attention of our senior management.

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***We partly depend on third-party technical, crew and commercial managers for technical, crew and commercial management of our ships. Our operations could be negatively affected if third-party managers fail to perform their services satisfactorily.***

Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp., or Seanergy Shipmanagement, our wholly owned ship management subsidiary, provides technical management services to the majority of the vessels in our fleet, namely the M/Vs Fellowship, Friendship, Knightship, Lordship, Worldship, Hellasship, Partnership, Flagship, Patriotship, Honorship, Premiership, Squireship, Kaizenship, Meiship, Iconship and Championship. In addition, Seanergy Shipmanagement may undertake the technical management for the remaining vessels of our fleet in the future. Seanergy Management Corp., or Seanergy Management, our wholly owned management subsidiary, provides us with certain other management services.

Moreover, we also depend on third-party technical, crew and commercial managers. V.Ships Greece provides us with certain technical, general administrative and support services (including vessel maintenance, crewing, purchasing, shipyard supervision, assistance with regulatory compliance, accounting related to vessels and provisions) for the M/Vs Friendship, Paroship, Titanship and Blueship*.* V.Ships Greece provides crew management services to the M/Vs Lordship, Knightship, Premiership and Squireship. Global Seaways provides crew management services to the M/Vs Worldship, Hellasship, Partnership, Flagship, Patriotship, Honorship, Kaizenship and Iconship. Navilands provides crew management services to the M/Vs Fellowship, Championship and Meiship. Fidelity provides us with commercial management services for our vessels.

Our operational success partly depends upon V.Ships Greece's, Global Seaways', Navilands' and Fidelity's satisfactory performance of these services. Our business would be harmed if V.Ships Greece, Global Seaways, Navilands or Fidelity failed to perform these services satisfactorily. In addition, if our management agreements with any of these third parties were to be terminated or if their terms were to be altered, our business could be adversely affected, as we may not be able to immediately replace such services, and even if replacement services were immediately available, the terms offered could be less favorable than those under our existing management agreements.

In addition, our ability to compete for and enter into new period time and spot charters and to expand our relationships with our existing charterers depends significantly on our relationship with our third-party commercial manager, Fidelity. If Fidelity fails to perform its obligations, it may harm our ability to renew existing charters upon their expiration, obtain new charters, and maintain satisfactory relationships with our charterers and suppliers.

The failure of our third-party managers to perform their obligations satisfactorily could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Because our third-party managers are each privately held companies, we and our shareholders might have little advance warning of financial or other problems affecting them even though their financial or other problems could have a material adverse effect on us. Although we may have rights against our third-party managers if they default on their obligations to us, our shareholders will share that recourse only indirectly to the extent that we recover funds.

***Management fees will be payable to our managers regardless of our profitability, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.***

Pursuant to our technical and crew management agreements we pay management fees to our managers as described in "Item 4. Information on the Company - B. Business Overview – Management of our fleet" in exchange for provision of technical, support and administrative services. The management fees do not cover expenses such as voyage expenses, vessel operating expenses, maintenance expenses and crewing costs, for which we reimburse the technical manager. The management fees are payable whether or not our vessels are employed and regardless of our profitability, and we have no ability to require our managers to reduce the management fees if our profitability decreases, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***We may be classified as a passive foreign investment company, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. holders of our common stock.***

A foreign corporation will be treated as a "passive foreign investment company," or PFIC, for U.S. federal income tax purposes if either (1) at least 75% of its gross income for any taxable year consists of certain types of "passive income" or (2) at least 50% of the average value of the corporation's assets produce or are held for the production of those types of "passive income." For purposes of these tests, "passive income" includes dividends, interest, gains from the sale or exchange of investment property, and rents and royalties other than rents and royalties which are received from unrelated parties in connection with the active conduct of a trade or business. For purposes of these tests, income derived from the performance of services does not constitute "passive income." U.S. shareholders of a PFIC are subject to a disadvantageous U.S. federal income tax regime with respect to the income derived by the PFIC, the distributions they receive from the PFIC and the gain, if any, they derive from the sale or other disposition of their shares in the PFIC.

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Based upon our current and anticipated method of operations, we do not believe that we should be a PFIC with respect to our 2025 taxable year, and we do not expect to become a PFIC in 2026 or any future taxable year. In this regard, we intend to treat our gross income from time charters as active services income, rather than rental income. Accordingly, our income from our time chartering activities should not constitute "passive income," and the assets that we own and operate in connection with the production of that income should not constitute passive assets. There is substantial legal authority supporting this position including case law and U.S. Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, pronouncements concerning the characterization of income derived from time charters and voyage charters as services income for other tax purposes. However, it should be noted that there is also authority which characterizes time charter income as rental income rather than services income for other tax purposes. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the IRS or a court of law will accept this position, and there is a risk that the IRS or a court of law could determine that we are a PFIC. Moreover, no assurance can be given that we would not constitute a PFIC for any future taxable year if the nature and extent of our operations change.

If the IRS were to find that we are or have been a PFIC for any taxable year, our U.S. shareholders would face adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences and certain information reporting requirements. Under the PFIC rules, unless those shareholders make an election available under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended, or the Code (which election could itself have adverse consequences for such shareholders), such shareholders would be liable to pay U.S. federal income tax at the then prevailing income tax rates on ordinary income plus interest upon excess distributions and upon any gain from the disposition of their shares of our common stock, as if the excess distribution or gain had been recognized ratably over the shareholder's holding period of the shares of our common stock. See "Item 10. Additional Information – E. Taxation – United States Federal Income Tax Consequences – United States Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders – Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules" for a more comprehensive discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. shareholders if we are treated as a PFIC.

#### We may have to pay tax on U.S. source income, which would reduce our earnings.
Under the Code, 50% of the gross shipping income of a vessel-owning or chartering corporation, such as us and our subsidiaries, that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United States, exclusive of certain U.S. territories and possessions, or "U.S. source gross shipping income" may be subject to a 4% U.S. federal income tax without allowance for deduction, unless that corporation qualifies for exemption from tax under Section 883 of the Code and the applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.

We believe that we qualify for exemption from the 4% tax under Section 883 of the Code for our 2025 taxable year. However, there are factual circumstances beyond our control that could cause us not to have the benefit of the tax exemption under Section 883 in 2026 or future years and thereby cause us to become subject to U.S. federal income tax on our U.S. source shipping income. For example, there is a risk that we could fail to qualify for exemption under Section 883 of the Code for a particular taxable year if "non-qualified" shareholders with a five percent or greater interest in our common shares were, in combination with each other, to own 50% or more of our outstanding common shares on more than half the days during the taxable year. See the description of the ownership tests which must be satisfied to qualify for exemption under Section 883 of the Code in "Item 10. Additional Information – E. Taxation – United States Federal Income Tax Consequences – Exemption of Operating Income from United States Federal Income Taxation."

Because the availability of the exemption depends on factual circumstances beyond our control, we can give no assurances on the tax-exempt status of ourselves or that of any of our subsidiaries for our 2026 or subsequent taxable years. If we or our subsidiaries are not entitled to exemption under Section 883, we or our subsidiaries will be subject to the 4% U.S. federal income tax on 50% of any shipping income such companies derive that is attributable to the transport of cargoes to or from the United States. This tax is a cost, which, if unreimbursed, has a negative effect on our business and results in decreased earnings available for distribution to our shareholders.

#### We may be subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which we or our vessel-owning or management subsidiaries are incorporated or operate.
In addition to the tax consequences discussed herein, we may be subject to tax in one or more other jurisdictions where we or our subsidiaries are incorporated or conduct activities. We are subject to a corporate flat rate tax for our subsidiaries in Malta for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and could be subject to additional taxation in the future in Malta or other jurisdictions where our subsidiaries are incorporated or do business. The amount of any such tax imposed upon our operations or on our subsidiaries' operations may be material and could have an adverse effect on our earnings.

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#### We are a "foreign private issuer," which could make our Common Shares less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price.
We are a "foreign private issuer," as such term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act. As a "foreign private issuer" the rules governing the information that we disclose differ from those governing U.S. corporations pursuant to the Exchange Act. We are not required to file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or provide current reports on Form 8-K disclosing significant events within four days of their occurrence. On December 18, 2025, the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, mandating directors and officers, of foreign private issuers to file Section 16(a) reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) with the SEC to report beneficial ownership interests in companies, effective on March 18, 2026. In addition, our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the "short-swing" profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and related rules with respect to their purchase and sales of our securities. Our exemption from certain provisions of the rules of Section 16 of the Exchange Act regarding sales of Common Shares by insiders means that you may have less data in this regard than shareholders of U.S. companies that are subject to the Exchange Act. Moreover, we are exempt from the proxy rules, and proxy statements that we distribute will not be subject to review by the SEC. Accordingly, there may be less publicly available information concerning us than there is for other U.S. public companies that are not foreign private issuers. These exemptions and scaled disclosure requirements are not related to our status as an emerging growth company and will continue to be available to us even if we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company but remain a foreign private issuer. These factors could make our Common Shares less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price.

On June 4, 2025, the SEC issued a concept release seeking public comment on whether to amend the current eligibility criteria for foreign private issuer status under the U.S. securities laws to better balance investor protection and capital formation. This marks the first comprehensive review of the FPI regulatory framework since 2008 and signals a potential material shift in the FPI regulatory framework. While no rule changes have been proposed yet, any future amendments could impact our eligibility to qualify as a foreign private issuer.

We could lose our foreign private issuer status under U.S. securities laws. The regulatory and compliance costs to us under U.S. securities laws as a U.S. domestic issuer may be significantly higher. We would then also be required to file periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic issuer forms with the SEC, which are more detailed and extensive than the forms available to a foreign private issuer. We may then also be required to modify certain of our policies to comply with good or required governance practices associated with U.S. domestic issuers. Such conversion and modifications will involve additional costs.

***Our corporate governance practices are in compliance with, and are not prohibited by, the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and as such we are entitled to exemption from certain Nasdaq corporate governance standards. As a result, you may not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the Nasdaq corporate governance requirements.***

Our Company's corporate governance practices are in compliance with, and are not prohibited by, the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Therefore, we are exempt from many of Nasdaq's corporate governance practices other than the requirements regarding the disclosure of a going concern audit option, submission of a listing agreement, notification of material non-compliance with Nasdaq corporate governance practices, and the establishment and composition of an audit committee and a formal written audit committee charter. For a list of the practices followed by us in lieu of Nasdaq's corporate governance rules, we refer you to "Item 16G. Corporate Governance" in this annual report. To the extent we rely on these or other exemptions our shareholders may not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the Nasdaq corporate governance requirements.

***We conduct business in China, where the legal system is not fully developed and has inherent uncertainties that could limit the legal protections available to us.***

Our vessels may be chartered to Chinese customers and from time to time on our charterers' instructions, our vessels and other vessels we may acquire may call on Chinese ports. Such charters and voyages may be subject to regulations in China that may require us to incur new or additional compliance or other administrative costs and may require that we pay to the Chinese government new taxes or other fees. Applicable laws and regulations in China may not be well publicized and may not be known to us or our charterers in advance of us or our charterers becoming subject to them, and the implementation of such laws and regulations may be inconsistent. Changes in Chinese laws and regulations, including with regards to tax matters, or changes in their implementation by local authorities, could affect our vessels and other vessels we may acquire if chartered to Chinese customers as well as our vessels and other vessels we may acquire calling to Chinese ports and could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial conditions and results of operations.

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#### Changing laws and evolving reporting requirements could have an adverse effect on our business.
Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to reporting requirements, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, which related to the collection, use, retention, security, processing and transfer of personally identifiable information about our customers and employees, may create additional compliance requirements for us. To maintain high standards of corporate governance and public disclosure, we have invested in, and continue to invest in, reasonably necessary resources to comply with evolving standards.

GDPR broadens the scope of personal privacy laws to protect the rights of European Union citizens and requires organizations to report on data breaches within 72 hours and be bound by more stringent rules for obtaining the consent of individuals on how their data can be used. Non-compliance with GDPR or other data privacy laws may expose entities to significant fines or other regulatory claims which could have an adverse effect on our business, and results of operations.

#### A cyber-attack could materially disrupt our business.
We rely on information technology systems and networks in our operations and administration of our business. Information systems are vulnerable to security breaches by computer hackers and cyber terrorists. The safety and security of our vessels as well as our business operations could be targeted by individuals or groups seeking to sabotage or disrupt our information technology systems and networks, or to steal data. Despite our cybersecurity measures, a successful cyber-attack, including as a result of spam, targeted phishing type emails and ransomware attacks, or other breaches of or significant interruption or failure of our information technology systems, could materially disrupt our operations and their safety, or lead to unauthorized release of information or alteration of information in our systems. The evolution of artificial intelligence capabilities may lead to new or more effective cyber-attack methods, including fraud, phishing or information theft enabled by "deep-fake" technology using generative artificial intelligence tools. Any such attack or other breach of or significant interruption or failure of our information technology systems could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. In addition, the unavailability of the information systems or the failure of these systems to perform as anticipated for any reason could disrupt our business and could result in decreased performance and increased operating costs, causing our business and results of operations to suffer.

Additionally, recent action by the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee and United States agencies indicates that cybersecurity regulations for the maritime industry are likely to be further developed in the near future in an attempt to combat cybersecurity threats. For example, effective January 2021, cyber-risk management systems must be incorporated by shipowners and managers. Any changes in the nature of cyber threats might require us to adopt additional procedures for monitoring cybersecurity, which could require additional expenses and/or capital expenditures. The war between Russia and Ukraine has been accompanied by cyber-attacks against the Ukrainian government and other countries in the region. It is possible that these attacks could have collateral effects on additional critical infrastructure and financial institutions globally, which could adversely affect our operations. We rely on industry-accepted security measures and technology to securely maintain confidential and proprietary information maintained on our information systems. However, these measures and technology may not adequately prevent security breaches and, therefore, it is difficult to assess the likelihood of such threat and any potential impact at this time.

In July 2023, the SEC adopted rules requiring the mandatory disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents, as well as cybersecurity governance and risk management practices. A failure to disclosure could result in the imposition of injunctions, fines and other penalties by the SEC. Complying with these obligations could cause us to incur substantial costs and could increase negative publicity surrounding any cybersecurity incident.

#### The smuggling of drugs or other contraband onto our vessels may lead to governmental claims against us.
Our vessels may call in ports in South America and other areas where smugglers attempt to hide drugs and other contraband on vessels, with or without the knowledge of crew members. Under some jurisdictions, vessels used for the conveyance of illegal drugs could subject such vessels to forfeiture to the government of these jurisdictions. To the extent our vessels are found with contraband, whether inside or attached to the hull of our vessels and whether with or without the knowledge of any member of our crew, we may face reputational damage and governmental or other regulatory claims or penalties which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, as well as our ability to maintain cash flows, including cash available for distributions to pay dividends to our shareholders.

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#### The international nature of our operations may make the outcome of any potential bankruptcy proceedings difficult to predict.
The Marshall Islands has passed an act implementing the U.N. Commission on Internal Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, or the Model Law. The adoption of the Model Law is intended to implement effective mechanisms for dealing with issues related to cross-border insolvency proceedings and encourages cooperation and coordination between jurisdictions. Notably, the Model Law does not alter the substantive insolvency laws of any jurisdiction and does not create a bankruptcy code in the Marshall Islands. Instead, the implementing act allows for the recognition by the Marshall Islands of foreign insolvency proceedings, the provision of foreign creditors with access to courts in the Marshall Islands, and the cooperation with foreign courts. Consequently, in the event of any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings involving us or one of our subsidiaries, bankruptcy laws other than those of the United States could apply. We have limited operations in the United States. If we become a debtor under the United States bankruptcy laws, bankruptcy courts in the United States may seek to assert jurisdiction over all of our assets, wherever located, including property situated in other countries. There can be no assurance, however, that courts in other countries that have jurisdiction over us and our operations would recognize a United States bankruptcy court's jurisdiction if any other bankruptcy court would determine it had jurisdiction.

#### Risks Relating to Our Common Shares
***We may issue additional common shares or other equity securities without shareholder approval, which would dilute our existing shareholders' ownership interests and may depress the market price of our common shares.***

We may issue additional common shares or other equity securities of equal or senior rank in the future without shareholder approval in connection with, among other things, future vessel acquisitions, the repayment of outstanding indebtedness, and the conversion of convertible financial instruments.

Our issuance of additional common shares or other equity securities of equal or senior rank in these situations would have the following effects:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our existing shareholders' proportionate ownership interest in us would decrease;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the proportionate amount of cash available for dividends payable per common share could decrease;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the relative voting strength of each previously outstanding common share could be diminished; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the market price of our common shares could decline.

In addition, we may from time to time issue and sell up to an aggregate amount of $25.1 million of common shares pursuant to the ATM Sales Agreement we have entered into with B. Riley Securities, Inc., as sales agent, as amended to date, as described on our Form 6-K filed with the Commission on December 15, 2023.

***The market price of our common shares has been and may in the future be subject to significant fluctuations. Further, there is no guarantee of a continuing public market to resell our common shares.***

The market price of our common shares has been and may in the future be subject to significant fluctuations as a result of many factors, some of which are beyond our control. Among the factors that have in the past and could in the future affect our stock price are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• quarterly variations in our results of operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in market valuations of similar companies and stock market price and volume fluctuations generally;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in earnings estimates or the publication of research reports by analysts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• speculation in the press or investment community about our business or the shipping industry generally;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• strategic actions by us or our competitors such as acquisitions or restructurings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the thin trading market for our common shares, which makes it somewhat illiquid;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• regulatory developments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• additions or departures of key personnel;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• general market conditions; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• domestic and international economic, market and currency factors unrelated to our performance.

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On December 31, 2025, the closing price of our common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market was $9.23 per share, as compared to $12.04, which was the closing price on March 27, 2026. In addition, there has from time to time in the past been significant volatility in our trading volumes on the Nasdaq Capital Market and volatility in our intra-day common share price. As a result, there is a potential for rapid and substantial decreases in the price of our common shares, including decreases unrelated to our operating performance or prospects.

The stock markets in general, and the markets for dry bulk shipping and shipping stocks in particular, have experienced extreme price and volume volatility that has sometimes been unrelated to the operating performance of individual companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common shares.

Additionally, there is no guarantee of a continuing public market to resell our common shares. Our common shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on October 15, 2008. Since December 21, 2012, our common shares have traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. We cannot assure you that an active and liquid public market for our common shares will continue.

On August 1, 2022, we received written notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that because the closing bid price of our common stock for 30 consecutive business days, from June 16, 2022 to July 29, 2022, was below the minimum $1.00 per share bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we were not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the applicable grace period to regain compliance was 180 days, or until January 30, 2023. On January 31, 2023, we received written notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market, indicating that we were granted an additional 180-day grace period, until July 31, 2023, to cure our non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). On February 16, 2023, we conducted a 1-for-10 reverse stock split. On March 6, 2023, we announced that the Nasdaq Stock Market confirmed that we regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) concerning the minimum bid price of the Company's common stock and this matter is now closed.

***A possible "short squeeze" due to a sudden increase in demand of our common stock that largely exceeds supply may lead to further price volatility in our common shares.***

Investors may purchase our common shares to hedge existing exposure in our common shares or to speculate on the price of our common shares. Speculation on the price of our common shares may involve long and short exposures. To the extent aggregate short exposure exceeds the number of common shares available for purchase in the open market, investors with short exposure may have to pay a premium to repurchase our common shares for delivery to lenders of our common shares. Those repurchases may in turn, dramatically increase the price of our common shares until investors with short exposure are able to purchase additional common shares to cover their short position. This is often referred to as a "short squeeze." Following such a short squeeze, once investors purchase the shares necessary to cover their short position, the price of our common shares may rapidly decline. A short squeeze could lead to volatile price movements in our shares that are not directly correlated to the performance or prospects of our Company.

***We may not have the surplus or net profits required by law to pay dividends. The declaration and payment of dividends will always be subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on a number of factors. Our board of directors may not declare dividends in the future.***

The declaration, timing and amount of any dividend is subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent upon our earnings, financial condition, market prospects, capital expenditure requirements, investment opportunities, restrictions in our loan agreements, the provisions of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends to shareholders, overall market conditions and other factors. Our board of directors may not declare dividends in the future.

Further, Marshall Islands law generally prohibits the payment of dividends if the company is insolvent or would be rendered insolvent upon payment of such dividend, and dividends may be declared and paid out of our operating surplus. Dividends may also be declared or paid out of net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and for the preceding fiscal year. We may not have the required surplus or net profits to pay dividends, and we may be unable to pay dividends in any anticipated amount or at all.

#### The superior voting rights of our Series B Preferred Shares may limit the ability of our common shareholders to control or influence corporate matters.
While our common shares have one vote per share, each of our 20,000 Series B Preferred Shares presently outstanding has 25,000 votes per share; however, the voting power of the Series B Preferred Shares is limited such that no holder of Series B Preferred Shares may exercise voting rights pursuant to any Series B Preferred Shares that would result in the total number of votes a holder is entitled to vote on any matter submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company to exceed 49.99% of the total number of votes eligible to be cast on such matter. The Series B Preferred Shares, however, have no dividend rights or distribution rights, other than the right upon dissolution to receive a payment equal to the par value per of $0.0001 per share.

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As of the date of this annual report, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer can therefore control 49.99% of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may have substantial influence over our management and affairs and over matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, even though he owns less than 50% of the Company economically.

The superior voting rights of our Series B Preferred Shares may limit our common shareholders' ability to influence corporate matters. The interests of the holder of the Series B Preferred Shares may conflict with the interests of our common shareholders, and as a result, the holders of our capital stock may approve actions that our common shareholders may not view as beneficial. This could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common shares.

***Anti-takeover provisions in our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and fourth amended and restated bylaws could make it difficult for our shareholders to replace or remove our current board of directors or could have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a merger or acquisition, which could adversely affect the market price of our common shares.***

Several provisions of our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and fourth amended and restated bylaws may have anti-takeover effects. These provisions are intended to avoid costly takeover battles, lessen our vulnerability to a hostile change of control and enhance the ability of our board to maximize shareholder value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire our Company. However, these anti-take-over provisions could make it difficult for our shareholders to change the composition of our board of directors in any one year, preventing them from changing the composition of our management. In addition, the same provisions may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition that some shareholders may consider favorable.

These provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• authorize our board of directors to issue "blank check" preferred stock without shareholder approval, including preferred shares with superior voting rights, such as the Series B Preferred Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• provide for a classified board of directors with staggered, three-year terms;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• permit the removal of any director only for cause;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• prohibit shareholder action by written consent unless the written consent is signed by all shareholders entitled to vote on the action;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• limit the persons who may call special meetings of shareholders; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted on by shareholders at meetings of shareholders.

In addition, we have entered into an amended and restated shareholders' rights agreement that makes it more difficult for a third party to acquire us without the support of our board of directors. See "Description of Securities" filed as Exhibit 2.6 hereto for a description of our amended and restated shareholders rights agreement. These anti-takeover provisions, along with provisions of our amended and restated shareholders rights agreement, could substantially impede the ability of our shareholders to impose a change in control and, as a result, may adversely affect the market price of our common shares and your ability to realize any potential change of control premium.

***Issuance of preferred shares, such as our Series B Preferred Shares, may adversely affect the voting power of our common shareholders and have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a merger or acquisition, which could adversely affect the market price of our common shares.***

Our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, currently authorize our board of directors to issue preferred shares in one or more series and to determine the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, with respect to, among other things, dividends, conversion, voting, redemption, liquidation and the number of shares constituting any series without shareholders' approval. Our board of directors has issued, and may in the future issue, preferred shares with voting rights superior to those of the common shares, such as the Series B Preferred Shares. If our board of directors determines to issue preferred shares, such issuance may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition that shareholders may consider favorable. The issuance of preferred shares with voting and conversion rights may also adversely affect the voting power of the holders of common shares. This could substantially impede the ability of public shareholders to benefit from a change in control and, as a result, may adversely affect the market price of our common shares and our shareholders' ability to realize any potential change of control premium.

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***We are incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which does not have a well-developed body of corporate law, which may negatively affect the ability of shareholders to protect their interests.***

Our corporate affairs are governed by our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, our fourth amended and restated bylaws and by the Marshall Islands Business Corporations Act, or the BCA. The provisions of the BCA resemble provisions of the corporation laws of a number of states in the United States. However, there have been few judicial cases in the Republic of the Marshall Islands interpreting the BCA. The rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands are not as clearly established as the rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors under statutes or judicial precedent in existence in certain U.S. jurisdictions. Shareholder rights may differ as well. While the BCA does specifically incorporate the non-statutory law, or judicial case law, of the State of Delaware and other states with substantially similar legislative provisions, shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions by the management, directors or controlling shareholders than would shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Additionally, the Republic of the Marshall Islands does not have a legal provision for bankruptcy or a general statutory mechanism for insolvency proceedings. As such, in the event of a future insolvency or bankruptcy, our shareholders and creditors may experience delays in their ability to recover for their claims after any such insolvency or bankruptcy. Further, in the event of any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or similar proceeding involving us or any of our subsidiaries, bankruptcy laws other than those of the United States could apply. If we become a debtor under U.S. bankruptcy law, bankruptcy courts in the United States may seek to assert jurisdiction over all of our assets, wherever located, including property situated in other countries. There can be no assurance, however, that we would become a debtor in the United States, or that a U.S. bankruptcy court would be entitled to, or accept, jurisdiction over such a bankruptcy case, or that courts in other countries that have jurisdiction over us and our operations would recognize a U.S. bankruptcy court's jurisdiction if any other bankruptcy court would determine it had jurisdiction.

#### We may fail to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, which could cause our common shares to be delisted.
There can be no assurance that we will remain in compliance with Nasdaq's listing qualification rules, or that our common shares will not be delisted, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of, and the efficiency of the trading market for, our common shares and could cause a default under our loan facilities and other financing agreements.

***As a Marshall Islands corporation with principal executive offices in Greece, and also having subsidiaries in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and other offshore jurisdictions such as the Republic of Liberia, our operations may be subject to economic substance requirements.***

The Council of the European Union, or the Council, routinely publishes a list of "non-cooperative jurisdictions" for tax purposes, which includes countries that the Council believes need to improve their legal framework and to work towards compliance with international standards in taxation. In 2019, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, among others, was placed by the EU on the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for failing to implement certain commitments previously made to the EU by the agreed deadline. However, the Republic of the Marshall Islands was removed from the list of noncooperative jurisdictions within 2019. In February 2023, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (among others) was placed by the EU on the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for lacking in the enforcement of economic substance requirement and was subsequently removed from such list in October 2023. EU member states have agreed upon a set of measures, which they can choose to apply against the listed countries, including, increased monitoring and audits, withholding taxes and non-deductibility of costs. Although we are not currently aware of any such measures being adopted, they can be adopted by one or more EU members states in the future. The European Commission has stated it will continue to support member states' efforts to develop a more coordinated approach to sanctions for the listed countries. EU legislation prohibits certain EU funds from being channeled or transited through entities in non-cooperative jurisdictions.

We are a Marshall Islands corporation with principal executive offices in Greece. Most of our subsidiaries are organized in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Liberia. The Marshall Islands has enacted economic substance regulations relating to, inter alia, shipping business activities, with which we could be obligated to comply. The Marshall Islands economic substance regulations require certain entities that carry out particular activities to comply with a three-part economic substance test whereby the entity must show that it (i) is directed and managed in the Marshall Islands in relation to that relevant activity, (ii) carries out core income-generating activity in relation to that relevant activity in the Marshall Islands (although it is being understood and acknowledged by the regulators that income-generating activities for shipping companies will generally occur in international waters) and (iii) having regard to the level of relevant activity carried out in the Marshall Islands has (a) an adequate amount of expenditures in the Marshall Islands, (b) adequate physical presence in the Marshall Islands and (c) an adequate number of qualified employees in the Marshall Islands.

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If we fail to comply with our obligations under such regulations or any similar law applicable to us in any other jurisdictions, we could be subject to financial penalties and spontaneous disclosure of information to foreign tax officials, or with respect to the Marshall Islands economic substance requirements, revocation of the formation documents and dissolution of the applicable non-compliant Marshall Islands entity, or being struck from the register of companies. Any of the foregoing could be disruptive to our business and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions and operating results. Accordingly, any implementation of, or changes to, any of the economic substance regulations that impact us could increase the complexity and costs of carrying on business in these jurisdictions, and thus could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

We do not know (i) if the EU will once again add the Republic of the Marshall Islands or add the Republic of Liberia to, the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, (ii) what actions any such jurisdiction may take, if any, to remove itself from such list if it should be placed back on the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, (iii) how quickly the EU would react to any changes in legislation of the relevant jurisdictions, or (iv) how EU banks or other counterparties will react while we or any of our subsidiaries remain as entities organized and existing under the laws of listed countries during a period if the jurisdictions are placed on the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions. The effect of the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, and any non-compliance by us with any legislation or regulations adopted by applicable countries to achieve removal from the list, including economic substance regulations, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions and operating results.

***Our fourth amended and restated bylaws provide that the High Court of the Republic of Marshall Islands shall be the sole and exclusive forum for certain disputes between us and our shareholders, which could limit our shareholders***' ***ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees.***

Our fourth amended and restated bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the High Court of the Republic of Marshall Islands shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any shareholders' derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or employee of the Company to the Company or the Company's shareholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the BCA (as amended from time to time), or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine. This forum selection provision may limit a shareholder's ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims.

#### We may not achieve the intended benefits of having a forum selection provision if it is found to be unenforceable.

#### It may not be possible for investors to serve process on or enforce U.S. judgments against us.
We and all of our subsidiaries are incorporated in jurisdictions outside the U.S. and substantially all of our assets and those of our subsidiaries are located outside the U.S. In addition, most of our directors and officers are non-residents of the U.S., and all or a substantial portion of the assets of these non-residents are located outside the U.S. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for U.S. investors to serve process within the U.S. upon us, our subsidiaries or our directors and officers or to enforce a judgment against us for civil liabilities in U.S. courts. In addition, you should not assume that courts in the countries in which we or our subsidiaries are incorporated or where our assets or the assets of our subsidiaries are located (1) would enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained in actions against us or our subsidiaries based upon the civil liability provisions of applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws or (2) would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against us or our subsidiaries based on those laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. **History and Development of the Company** 

#### Overview
We are an international shipping company specializing in the worldwide seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. We currently own or finance lease 18 Capesize dry bulk vessels and two Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels with a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 3,633,861 dwt and an average fleet age of approximately 14.7 years. In addition, we have five newbuilding vessels under construction, four Capesize and one Newcastlemax, while we have agreed to sell one Capesize vessel.

We believe we have established a reputation in the international dry bulk shipping industry for operating and maintaining vessels with high standards of performance, reliability and safety. We have assembled a management team comprised of executives who have extensive experience operating large and diversified fleets, and who have strong ties to a number of international charterers.

We were incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, pursuant to the BCA, on January 4, 2008, originally under the name Seanergy Merger Corp. We changed our name to Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. on July 11, 2008. Our executive offices are located at 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece and our telephone number is + 30 213 0181507. Our website is <u>www.seanergymaritime.com</u>. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information that we file electronically at <u>www.sec.gov.</u>

#### History and Development

#### Business Development and Capital Expenditures and Divestitures
On January 3, 2023, we repaid $8.0 million of the outstanding balance of a convertible note which we entered with Jelco Delta Holding Corp. ("JDH") on September 7, 2015 (the "Second JDH Note"), using cash on hand, leaving approximately $3.2 million outstanding.

On May 9, 2023, we entered into a 12-month bareboat charter agreement with an unaffiliated third party in Japan for a 2011-built Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel of 207,855 dwt built at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co Ltd. The vessel was renamed M/V Titanship and delivered to us on October 24, 2023. The bareboat charter agreement required a down payment of $7.0 million and included a daily charter rate of $9,000 over the period of the bareboat charter and a purchase option of $20.2 million at the end of the bareboat charter. In aggregate, the acquisition cost for the vessel, following the exercise of the purchase option, was approximately $30.5 million.

On July 6, 2023, we announced that we repurchased 362,161 common shares at an average price of approximately $4.35 per share pursuant to the June 2022 Repurchase Plan.

On December 1, 2023, we accomplished a strategic partnership under the European Union funded SAFeCRAFT Project Consortium ("SAFeCRAFT"), a breakthrough initiative concerning the utilization of alternative fuels. SAFeCRAFT aims to demonstrate the safety and viability of Sustainable Alternative Fuels ("SAFs") in seaborne transportation, accelerating the adoption of SAFs technologies. Seanergy will provide one of its existing, conventionally fueled Capesize vessels as the demonstrating vessel under SAFeCRAFT which will be retrofitted to utilize hydrogen (H2) as the main energy source for electric power generation. This system is also expected to cover a portion of the vessel's propulsion requirements and, therefore, to reduce reliance on conventional fuels. This project has a duration of 48 months starting from December 2023 and is co-funded by the consortium partners and the European Union's key funding program for research and innovation, the "Horizon Europe" program, aligning with the FuelEU Maritime 2040 targets and demonstrating a decisive ambition to achieve a 26% reduction of CO2eq in an existing vessel.

On December 6, 2023, we released our Environmental, Social and Governance Report for the year ended December 31, 2022 ("2022 ESG Report"). The 2022 ESG Report provides an overview of our policies relating to environmental, social and governance commitments of the Company and has been developed in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board for Marine Transportation.

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On December 14, 2023, we announced that our board of directors authorized the 2023 December Repurchase Plan, pursuant to which we could purchase up to $25.0 million of our outstanding common shares, convertible note, and warrants until December 31, 2025.

On December 14, 2023, we entered into an ATM Sales Agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc., as sales agent, as amended to date, pursuant to which we may issue and sell, from time to time, through or to the sales agent, up to an aggregate of $30 million of our common shares, par value $0.0001 per share. Up to the date of this report, the Company has issued and sold 577,219 common shares under the program at an average price of $8.57 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $4.9 million.

On December 29, 2023, we repaid the remaining balance of the Second JDH Note. The Second JDH Note was amended and supplemented on various occasions and along with the other convertible notes and facilities between the Company and JDH, was subject to a comprehensive restructuring that became effective on December 31, 2020. On January 26, 2022, March 10, 2022 and January 3, 2023, we made three cash prepayments of $5.0 million, $5.0 million and $8.0 million, respectively. On December 29, 2023, the Company fully repaid the outstanding balance of $3.2 million in cash.

In 2024, we issued 180,000 of our common shares pursuant to exercises of outstanding Class E warrants with gross proceeds of $0.9 million.

On February 5, 2024, we agreed to acquire a 181,392 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2013 in Japan. The vessel was delivered on June 11, 2024, and was renamed M/V Iconship. The purchase price of $33.7 million was funded with cash on hand and through the AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback, as described herein.

On March 18, 2024, we agreed to acquire a 181,396 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2012 in Japan. The vessel was delivered on October 1, 2024 and was renamed M/V Kaizenship. The purchase price of $35.6 million was funded with cash on hand and through the Hinode Sale and Leaseback, as described below.

In August 2024, our board of directors adopted an updated dividend policy, as described herein.

In October 2024, we exercised the purchase option and took delivery of the M/V Titanship, for an aggregate price of $20.2 million. The exercise of the purchase option was financed with proceeds from the October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, as described herein.

On November 1, 2024, we released our Environmental, Social and Governance Report for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "2023 ESG Report"). The 2023 ESG Report provides an overview of our policies relating to environmental, social and governance commitments and has been developed in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board for Marine Transportation.

On December 12, 2024, we agreed to acquire a 207,851 dwt Newcastlemax vessel, built in 2013 in Japan. The vessel was delivered on February 27, 2025 and was renamed M/V Meiship. The purchase price of $37.0 million was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from the February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility, as described herein.

On January 23, 2025, we entered into a six-month bareboat charter with an unaffiliated third party in Japan for a 178,459 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2011 in Japan. The vessel was renamed M/V Blueship and was delivered on February 25, 2025. The bareboat charter agreement required a downpayment of $8.0 million and includes a daily charter rate of $9,750 and a purchase obligation of $22.5 million at the end of the bareboat charter which was financed by the Kowa Blueship Sale and Leaseback described herein.

On April 2, 2025 our previously issued Class D Warrants expired.

On April 25, 2025, we entered into an agreement to provide $2.0 million short-term bridge loan facility to United, bearing interest at an annual rate of 10.0%. The facility was fully repaid on June 17, 2025.

On August 20, 2025, our previously issued Class E Warrants expired.

On September 10, 2025, we sold the M/V Geniuship, a 170,057 dwt Capesize bulker, built in 2010 by Sungdong SB in South Korea, which we acquired in 2015. The vessel was sold for a gross price of approximately $21.6 million to an unaffiliated buyer. The transaction generated net cash proceeds of approximately $12.0 million.

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On October 19, 2025, we entered into an agreement with Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., Ltd. and Hengli Shipbuilding (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. for the construction of a 181,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel ("Newbuilding 5"). The contract price is approximately $75.2 million, with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2027. The purchase price will be paid in five installments, linked to the vessel's construction milestones, with 45% of the purchase price payable over the next 7 months and the remaining 55% upon delivery of the vessel. The acquisition of the vessel will be financed with cash on hand and through a sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of China Huarong Shipping Financial Leasing Company Ltd. ("Huarong").

On November 12, 2025, our board of directors authorized the extension of the December 2023 Repurchase Plan for a further 12-month period. Under the program, the Company may repurchase up to $25.0 million of its outstanding common shares in the open market. As of the date of this report, approximately $20.1 million remains available for repurchases, while the program will remain effective through the period ending December 31, 2026.

On November 28, 2025, we entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a newbuilding 211,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessel ("Newbuilding 1") from Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2028. The purchase price is approximately $75.8 million. The first installment, representing 15% of the purchase price, has already been paid. The remaining installments are linked to the vessel's construction milestones, with 30% of the purchase price payable over the next 2 years and the remaining 55% upon delivery of the vessel.

On January 30, 2026, we entered into an agreement with Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., Ltd. and Hengli Shipbuilding (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. for the construction of a 181,500 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel ("Newbuilding 4"). The contract price is approximately $75.2 million, with delivery expected in the third quarter of 2027. The purchase price will be paid in five installments, linked to the vessel's construction milestones, with 45% of the purchase price payable over the next 14 months and the remaining 55% upon delivery of the vessel.

On February 6, 2026, we entered into an agreement with United for the disposal of the M/V Dukeship through an 18-month bareboat charter. The charter period commenced following the delivery of the vessel on February 12, 2026. United has advanced a downpayment of $5.5 million and will pay a daily charter rate of $9,450, with a purchase obligation of $22.1 million at the end of the bareboat charter. A special committee of disinterested members of our Board of Directors negotiated the terms and approved the agreement.

On February 13, 2026, we declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2025 which will be paid on or about April 10, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026. With respect to the three preceding fiscal years we have declared 12 consecutive quarterly dividends in an aggregate amount of $1.19 per common share.

On February 25, 2026, we entered into a ten-year bareboat charter agreement with an unaffiliated third party for a Japanese newbuilding 181,500 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel ("Newbuilding 3"), to be built in Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The Company advanced a down payment of $3.9 million upon signing of the agreement and will pay an additional down payment of $7.8 million one year after the signing of the bareboat charter agreement, as well as $3.9 million upon delivery of the vessel to the Company, which is expected in the first quarter of 2029. Upon the delivery of the vessel, the Company will pay a monthly charter rate of $0.3 million over the period of the bareboat charter. The bareboat charter will bear an interest rate of 1-month term SOFR plus 2.20% per annum. Following the fifth anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company will have continuous options to purchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company will have an option to purchase the vessel for $27.0 million.

On February 26, 2026, we entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the acquisition of a Japanese newbuilding 181,500 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel ("Newbuilding 2"), to be built in Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The contract price is $80.1 million, with delivery expected between the second and the third quarter of 2027. The purchase price is payable in two installments. The 20% of the purchase price was paid upon the signing of the contract and the remaining 80% upon delivery of the vessel. The acquisition of the vessel will be financed with cash on hand and through the BOCL Newbuilding Sale and Leaseback agreement, as described herein.

On March 11, 2026, we agreed main terms to sell the M/V Squireship to United for an aggregate purchase price of $29.5 million. The sale is subject to entering into a memorandum of agreement and United's financing the purchase. The vessel is expected to be delivered to United by mid-June 2026. A special committee of disinterested members of our Board of Directors negotiated the terms and approved the agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Business Overview** 

We are an international shipping company specializing in the worldwide seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. We currently own or finance lease 18 Capesize dry bulk vessels and two Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, predominantly built in Japan and S. Korea, with a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 3,633,861 dwt and an average fleet age of approximately 14.7 years. In addition, we have five newbuilding vessels under construction, four Capesize and one Newcastlemax, while we have agreed to sell one Capesize vessel.

We believe we have established a reputation in the international dry bulk shipping industry for operating and maintaining vessels with high standards of performance, reliability and safety. We have assembled a management team comprised of executives who have extensive experience operating large and diversified fleets, and who have strong ties to a number of international charterers.

#### Our Current Fleet
The following table lists the vessels in our fleet as of the date of this annual report:

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| ***Vessel Name*** | ***Year***<br>  ***Built*** | ***Dwt*** | ***Flag*** | ***Yard*** | ***Minimum<br> Expiration*** | ***Maximum***<br>  ***Expiration*** | ***Charterer*** |
| *Titanship* | 2011 | 207855 | LIB | NACKS<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(1)</sup> | 09/2026 | 03/2027 | Cargill |
| *Meiship* | 2013 | 207851 | MI | Imabari<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(1)</sup> | 02/2026 | 06/2026 | Cargill |
| *Patriotship* | 2010 | 181709 | MI | Imabari<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 01/2027 | 03/2027 | Glencore |
| *Worldship* | 2012 | 181415 | MI | Koyo-Imabari<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 11/2026 | 03/2027 | NYK |
| *Paroship* | 2012 | 181415 | LIB | Koyo-Imabari<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 07/2027 | 12/2027 | Oldendorff |
| *Kaizenship* | 2012 | 181396 | POR | Koyo Dock<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 07/2026 | 09/2026 | MOL |
| *Iconship* | 2013 | 181392 | LIB | Imabari<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 03/2026 | 06/2026 | Cargill |
| *Hellasship* | 2012 | 181325 | LIB | Imabari<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 04/2027 | 08/2027 | NYK |
| *Honorship* | 2010 | 180242 | MI | Imabari<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 06/2026 | 10/2026 | NYK |
| *Fellowship* | 2010 | 179701 | MI | Daewoo<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 06/2026 | 11/2026 | Anglo American |
| *Championship* | 2011 | 179238 | MI | Sungdong SB<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 04/2027 | 08/2027 | Cargill |
| *Partnership* | 2012 | 179213 | MI | Hyundai<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 01/2027 | 05/2027 | Glencore |
| *Knightship* | 2010 | 178978 | LIB | Hyundai<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 12/2026 | 04/2027 | Glencore |
| *Lordship* | 2010 | 178838 | LIB | Hyundai<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 01/2027 | 03/2027 | Glencore |
| *Blueship* | 2011 | 178459 | MI | Mitsui SB<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 06/2026 | 11/2026 | NYK |
| *Friendship* | 2009 | 176952 | LIB | Namura<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 10/2026 | 03/2027 | Glencore |
| *Flagship* | 2013 | 176387 | MI | Mitsui<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 10/2027 | 02/2028 | Cargill |
| *Premiership* | 2010 | 170024 | MI | Sungdong SB<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 03/2027 | 05/2027 | Glencore |
| *Squireship* | 2010 | 170018 | LIB | Sungdong SB<br> T/C Index Linked<sup>(2)</sup> | 03/2027 | 05/2027 | Glencore |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The daily hire has a fixed floor rate plus a profit-sharing scheme based on a significant premium over the daily BCI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The Company has the option to convert the index-linked rate to fixed for periods ranging between 1 and 12 months, based on the prevailing Capesize FFA rate for the selected period.

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<u>Vessels under construction:</u>

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| ***Vessel Name*** | ***Expected Delivery*** | ***Dwt*** | ***Flag*** | ***Yard*** | ***Type of Employment*** |
| *Newbuilding 1* | 2028 | 211,000 | MI | Hantong | - |
| *Newbuilding 2* | 2027 | 181,500 | MI | Imabari | - |
| *Newbuilding 3* | 2029 | 181,500 | MI | Imabari | - |
| *Newbuilding 4* | 2027 | 181,500 | LIB | Hengli | - |
| *Newbuilding 5* | 2027 | 181,000 | LIB | Hengli | - |

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<u>Bareboat charter out:</u>

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| ***Vessel Name*** | ***Year Built*** | ***Dwt*** | ***Flag*** | ***Yard*** | ***Type of Employment*** |
| *Dukeship* | 2010 | 181,453 | MI | Sasebo | Bareboat |

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Key to Flags: MI – Marshall Islands, LIB – Liberia, POR - Portugal.

#### Our Business Strategy
We currently own or finance lease 18 Capesize vessels and two Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels. In addition, we have five newbuilding vessels under construction, four Capesize and one Newcastlemax, while we have agreed to sell one Capesize vessel. We also intend to continue to review the market from time to time aiming to identify potential acquisition targets which will be accretive to our earnings per share. Our acquisition strategy mainly focuses on Capesize dry bulk vessels, although we may acquire vessels in other sectors which we believe offer attractive investment opportunities.

#### Management of Our Fleet
We manage our vessels' operations, insurances and bunkering and have the general supervision of our third-party technical and commercial managers. In addition, we provide certain management services to vessels owned or operated by United.

Seanergy Shipmanagement, our wholly owned subsidiary, currently provides technical management services to the majority of the vessels of our fleet, namely the M/Vs Fellowship, Friendship, Knightship, Lordship, Worldship, Hellasship, Partnership, Flagship, Patriotship, Honorship, Premiership, Squireship, Kaizenship, Meiship, Iconship and Championship. These technical management services include, inter alia, day-to-day operations, general administrative and support services, drydocking, bunkering, insurance arrangements and accounting related to vessels and provisions. These inter-company services do not affect our consolidated financial statements.

V.Ships Greece, an independent third party, currently provides technical management services to four of our vessels, the M/Vs Friendship, Titanship, Paroship and Blueship, that includes general administrative and support services, such as crewing and other technical management services, accounting related to vessels and provisions. In 2025, we paid a monthly fee of between $10,000 and $10,833 per vessel to V.Ships Greece in exchange for providing these technical, support and administrative services for five vessels and a fee of $10,833 for the M/V Meiship until May 9, 2025. Since January 1, 2026, we pay a monthly fee of $11,500 per vessel to V.Ships Greece for four vessels and we paid a montly fee of $11,500 for the M/V Championship until February 4, 2026. The management fees do not cover expenses such as voyage expenses, vessel operating expenses, maintenance expenses and crewing costs, which are reimbursed by us to V.Ships Greece. These technical management agreements are for an indefinite period until terminated by either party, giving the other notice in writing, in which event the applicable agreement shall terminate after one or two months from the date upon which such notice is received.

Seanergy Management has entered into a commercial management agreement with Fidelity, an independent third party, pursuant to which Fidelity provides commercial management services for all of the vessels in our fleet. Under the commercial management agreement, we have agreed to reimburse Fidelity for all reasonable running and/or out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to, telephone, fax, stationary and printing expenses, as well as any pre-approved travelling expenses. In addition, we have agreed to pay the following fees to Fidelity, (i) an annual fee of EUR 120,000 net payable in equal monthly payments and (ii) commission fees equal to 0.15% calculated on the collected gross hire/freight/demurrage payable when the relevant hire/freight/demurrage is collected. The fees under (i) and (ii) are capped at $0.4 million net per year. The commercial management agreement may be terminated by either party upon giving one-month prior written notice to the other party.

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V.Ships Greece, Global Seaways and Navilands currently provide crew management services to four, eight and three vessels of our fleet, respectively. In 2025, we paid a monthly fee of $2,300 per vessel to V.Ships Greece for the M/Vs Lordship, Knightship, Premiership and Squireship and we also paid a monthly fee of $2,300 per vessel for the M/V Meiship until August 13, 2025, the M/V Fellowship until September 26, 2025 and the M/V Geniuship until her sale on September 10, 2025. In addition, in 2025 we paid a monthly fee of between $95 to $120 per crew member to Global Seaways for nine vessels and a monthly fee of $2,000 per vessel to Navilands for the M/V Meiship from August 13, 2025 and the M/V Fellowship from September 26, 2025. Since January 1, 2026, we pay a monthly fee of $2,392 per vessel to V.Ships Greece for four vessels; we also pay a monthly fee of between $95 to $120 per crew member to Global Seaways for eight vessels, while we paid a monthly fee of between $95 to $120 per crew member for the M/V Dukeship until February 12, 2026. Moreover, since January 1, 2026, we pay to Navilands a monthly fee of $2,000 for the M/Vs Meiship and Fellowship and a monthly fee of $2,000 for the M/V Championship since February 4, 2026.

#### Employment of Our Fleet
As of the date of this report, all of our vessels are employed under long-term time charters which have a charter hire calculated at an index-linked rate based on the 5-routes T/C average of the BCI, while two of our vessels earn a daily hire of a fixed floor rate plus a profit-sharing scheme based on a significant premium over the daily BCI. All of our index-linked time charter agreements have the option to convert the floating rate into a fixed rate corresponding to the prevailing value of the respective Capesize FFAs. In the future, we may opportunistically look to employ some of our vessels under time charter contracts with a fixed rate, or in the spot market, should rates become more attractive.

#### The Dry Bulk Shipping Industry
The global dry bulk vessel fleet is divided into four categories based on a vessel's carrying capacity. These categories are:

*Capesize.* Capesize vessels have a carrying capacity exceeding 100,000 dwt. A sub-sector of the Capesize category is the Newcastlemax. Only the largest ports around the world possess the infrastructure to accommodate vessels of this size. Capesize vessels are primarily used to transport iron ore, coal, or bauxite and, to a much lesser extent, grains, primarily on long-haul routes.

*Panamax*. Panamax vessels have a carrying capacity of between 60,000 and 100,000 dwt. These vessels are designed to meet the physical restrictions of the Panama Canal locks (hence their name "Panamax" — the largest vessels able to transit the Panama Canal prior to its 2016 expansion, making them more versatile than larger vessels). These vessels carry coal, grains, and, to a lesser extent, minerals such as bauxite/alumina and phosphate rock.

*Handymax/Supramax*. Handymax vessels have a carrying capacity of between 30,000 and 60,000 dwt. These vessels operate on a large number of geographically dispersed global trade routes, carrying primarily grains and minor bulks. The standard vessels are usually built with 25-30-ton cargo gear, enabling them to discharge cargo where grabs are required (particularly industrial minerals), and to conduct cargo operations in countries and ports with limited infrastructure. This type of vessel offers good trading flexibility and can, therefore, be used in a wide variety of bulk and neobulk trades, such as steel products. Supramax are a sub-category of this category typically having a cargo carrying capacity of between 50,000 and 60,000 dwt.

*Handysize*. Handysize vessels have a carrying capacity of up to 30,000 dwt. These vessels almost exclusively carry minor bulk cargo. Increasingly, vessels of this type operate on regional trading routes, and may serve as trans-shipment feeders for larger vessels. Handysize vessels are well suited for small ports with length and draft restrictions. Their cargo gear enables them to service ports lacking the infrastructure for cargo loading and discharging.

The supply of dry bulk vessels is dependent on the delivery of new vessels and the removal of vessels from the global fleet, either through scrapping or loss. The level of scrapping activity is generally a function of scrapping prices in relation to current and prospective charter market conditions, as well as operating, repair and survey costs.

The demand for dry bulk vessel capacity is determined by the underlying demand for commodities transported in dry bulk vessels, which in turn is influenced by trends in the global economy. Demand for dry bulk vessel capacity is also affected by the operating efficiency of the global fleet, with port congestion, which has been a feature of the market since 2004, absorbing tonnage and therefore leading to a tighter balance between supply and demand. In evaluating demand factors for dry bulk vessel capacity, we believe that dry bulk vessels can be the most versatile element of the global shipping fleets in terms of employment alternatives.

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#### Charter Hire Rates
Charter hire rates fluctuate by varying degrees among dry bulk vessel size categories. The volume and pattern of trade in a small number of commodities (major bulks) affect demand for larger vessels. Therefore, charter rates and vessel values of larger vessels often show greater volatility. Conversely, trade in a greater number of commodities (minor bulks) drives demand for smaller dry bulk vessels. Accordingly, charter rates and vessel values for those vessels are subject to less volatility.

Charter hire rates paid for dry bulk vessels are primarily a function of the underlying balance between vessel supply and demand, although at times other factors may play a role. Furthermore, the pattern seen in charter rates is broadly mirrored across the different charter types and the different dry bulk vessel categories. However, because demand for larger dry bulk vessels is affected by the volume and pattern of trade in a relatively small number of commodities, charter hire rates (and vessel values) of larger ships tend to be more volatile than those for smaller vessels.

In the time charter market, rates vary depending on the length of the charter period and vessel specific factors such as age, speed and fuel consumption.

In the voyage charter market, rates are influenced by cargo size, commodity, port dues and canal transit fees, as well as commencement and termination regions. In general, a larger cargo size is quoted at a lower rate per ton than a smaller cargo size. Routes with costly ports or canals generally command higher rates than routes with low port dues and no canals to transit. Voyages with a load port within a region that includes ports where vessels usually discharge cargo or a discharge port within a region with ports where vessels load cargo also are generally quoted at lower rates, because such voyages generally increase vessel utilization by reducing the unloaded portion (or ballast leg) that is included in the calculation of the return charter to a loading area.

Within the dry bulk shipping industry, the charter hire rate references most likely to be monitored are the freight rate indices issued by the Baltic Exchange. These references are based on actual charter hire rates under charters entered into by market participants as well as daily assessments provided to the Baltic Exchange by a panel of major shipbrokers.

#### Competition
We operate in markets that are highly competitive and based primarily on supply and demand. We compete for charters on the basis of price, vessel location, size, age and condition of the vessel, as well as on its reputation. Fidelity negotiates the terms of our charters (whether voyage charters, period time charters, bareboat charters or pools) based on market conditions. We currently compete primarily with other owners of dry bulk vessels, many of which may have more resources than us and may operate vessels that are newer, and therefore more attractive to charterers than vessels we may operate. Ownership of dry bulk vessels is highly fragmented and is divided among publicly listed companies, state-controlled companies and independent dry bulk vessel owners. We currently compete primarily with owners of dry bulk vessels in the Capesize class size.

#### Customers
Our customers include or have included national, regional and international companies. Customers individually accounting for more than 10% of our revenues during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were:

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| **Customer** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| A | 32% | 34% | 28% |
| B | 20% | 22% | 25% |
| C | 17% | - | - |
| D | 13% | 12% | 18% |
| E | - | - | 12% |
| Total | 82% | 68% | 83% |

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#### Seasonality
Coal, iron ore and grains, which are the major bulks of the dry bulk shipping industry, are somewhat seasonal in nature. The energy markets primarily affect the demand for coal, with increases during hot summer periods when air conditioning and refrigeration require more electricity and towards the end of the calendar year in anticipation of the forthcoming winter period. The demand for iron ore tends to decline in the summer months because many of the major steel users, such as automobile makers, reduce their level of production significantly during the summer holidays. Grain trades are completely seasonal as they are driven by the harvest within a climate zone. Because three of the five largest grain producers (the United States of America, Canada and the European Union) are located in the northern hemisphere and the other two (Argentina and Australia) are located in the southern hemisphere, harvests occur throughout the year and grains transportation requires dry bulk shipping accordingly.

#### Our ESG Initiatives
*Environmental*

We aim to comply with all applicable environmental regulations in a timely and efficient manner, and we implement measures to further reduce our carbon footprint, improve our environmental performance and protect the marine environment. We continuously monitor the performance of our vessels through high frequency remote performance monitoring systems and advanced data reporting management systems and take action to improve the energy efficiency of our fleet both operationally and technically, in view of the greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy set for 2030 and 2050 by the IMO, the United Nations agency for maritime safety and the prevention of pollution by vessels.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Nine of our vessels are retrofitted with Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems ("EGCS"), that is, scrubbers, in order to comply with emissions standards, titled IMO-2020, set by the IMO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We participate in the Poseidon Principles, which establish a framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of ship finance portfolios against IMO decarbonization trajectories.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We collaborate with our charterers within the scope of the Sea Cargo Charter, providing them with our vessel data to enable them to assess and report on the carbon intensity of the chartering activities of
 these vessels.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We have engaged and actively participate in partnerships and alliances that promote sustainability in the maritime sector, including emission control and other environmental initiatives, such as the Global
 Maritime Forum (GMF), the Hellenic Decarbonization committee of RINA Classification Society, Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association, Intercargo's Emissions Working Group, which refers to the IMO Correspondence Group on the
 Review of the Short-Term GHG Reduction Measure and we participate in Blue Visby Consortium to lower emissions while enhancing overall fleet efficiency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We engage in thorough external assessments for ESG verification, intended to ensure our initiatives and operations align with established environmental, social, and governance standards. This external
 validation, conducted by CSE (Centre for Sustainability and Excellence), affirms our commitment to sustainability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We have developed a compliance framework that allows for rapid adaptation to new environmental regulations and standards as they emerge globally.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We are active participants in several projects for the development and/or deployment of new green technologies and alternative fuels, including with respect to:

- the adoption of various latest technology voyage optimization platforms which aim to reduce fuel consumption and therefore our fleet's CO2 footprint;

- the installation of energy-saving devices, such as deck compressors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and LED lighting to optimize energy utilization and reduce unnecessary energy loss across the fleet;

- the installation of hydrodynamic improvements by propulsion-enhancing devices such as Mewis Ducts, Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCFs), and Pre-Swirl Stators to reduce resistance and increase thrust;

- piloting and evaluating latest technology silicone with biocides antifouling coatings and performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies and Hull Roughness Measurement assessments to reduce hull resistance and optimize hull performance and sustain fuel efficiency; and

- the techno-economic feasibility assessment of alternative fuels in shipping by executing multiple biofuel trials;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We accomplished a strategic partnership via the European Union funded SAFeCRAFT Project Consortium ("SAFeCRAFT"), a breakthrough initiative concerning the utilization of alternative fuels. SAFeCRAFT aims to
 demonstrate the safety and viability of Sustainable Alternative Fuels ("SAFs") in seaborne transportation, accelerating the adoption of SAFs technologies. In particular:

We provided one of our existing, conventionally fueled Capesize vessels as the demonstrating vessel under SAFeCRAFT which will be retrofitted to utilize hydrogen (H2) as the main energy source for electric power generation. This system is also expected to cover a portion of the vessel's propulsion requirements and, therefore, to reduce reliance on conventional fuels.<br>

We will oversee the feasibility study and the retrofitting of the equipment in cooperation with Hydrus Engineering S.A., American Bureau of Shipping, National Technical University of Athens, Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A., University of Patras, Dresden University of Technology, RINA Services SPA, Metacon S.A., Foundation WEGEMT and University of Strathclyde, aiming to physically demonstrate this groundbreaking technology's applicability to the existing maritime fleet.<br>

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*Social*

We are focused on our efforts to continuously improve our social impact, including with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, both on board and ashore, to operational excellence, and to community support. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and treating our people fairly without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, age, sex, or any other classification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We maintain high employee retention rates both on board and ashore and work to facilitate the professional development, continuous training and career advancement of our people.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We have an annual contract with an international organization providing 24/7 medical and psychological coverage for all seamen onboard the vessels, as well as direct assistance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We have introduced annual crewing conferences to meet and greet with your seafarers with the aim to foster a sense of community, address concerns, and ensure effective communication between the management
 and the crew.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Our community investment activities focus on, but are not limited to, supporting vulnerable groups and promoting youth education in Greece.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Our crew welfare initiatives place strong emphasis on safeguarding the continuous mental health and overall wellbeing of our seafarers on board.

*Governance*

We strive to apply corporate governance best practices, adhere to high ethical principles and ensure the high commercial performance of our fleet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company is governed by a diverse and experienced, majority-independent board of directors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We have a transparent Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and Anti-Fraud Policy in place.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We maintain strong internal controls intended to ensure robust risk management.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We intend to cultivate an open reporting culture with respect to any violations of the Code of Ethics.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In 2022, we established a Sustainability Committee at board level to guide and support the Company's ESG strategy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Our Company uses advanced Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Intelligence systems to streamline operations and facilitate effective decision-making. We maintain cybersecurity systems, processes, and
 policies intended to protect our Company from cyber risks, both in the office and on our vessels.

#### Environmental and Other Regulations
Government regulation and laws significantly affect the ownership and operation of our fleet. We are subject to international conventions and treaties, national, state and local laws and regulations in force in the countries in which our vessels may operate or are registered relating to safety and health and environmental protection including the storage, handling, emission, transportation and discharge of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and the remediation of contamination and liability for damage to natural resources. Compliance with such laws, regulations and other requirements entails significant expense, including vessel modifications and implementation of certain operating procedures.

A variety of government and private entities subject our vessels to both scheduled and unscheduled inspections. These entities include the local port authorities (applicable national authorities such as the USCG, harbor master or equivalent), classification societies, flag state administrations (countries of registry), terminal operators and charterers. Certain of these entities require us to obtain permits, licenses, certificates and other authorizations for the operation of our vessels. Failure to maintain necessary permits or approvals could require us to incur substantial costs or result in the temporary suspension of the operation of one or more of our vessels.

Increasing environmental concerns have created a demand for vessels that conform to stricter environmental standards. We are required to maintain operating standards for all of our vessels that emphasize operational safety, quality maintenance, continuous training of our officers and crews and compliance with United States and international regulations. We believe that the operation of our vessels is in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and that our vessels have all material permits, licenses, certificates or other authorizations necessary for the conduct of our operations. However, because such laws and regulations frequently change and may impose increasingly stricter requirements, we cannot predict the ultimate cost of complying with these requirements, or the impact of these requirements on the resale value or useful lives of our vessels. In addition, a future serious marine incident that causes significant adverse environmental impact could result in additional legislation or regulation that could negatively affect our profitability.

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#### International Maritime Organization
The IMO, the United Nations agency for maritime safety and the prevention of pollution by vessels, has adopted the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, collectively referred to as MARPOL 73/78 and herein as MARPOL, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, or SOLAS Convention, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, or STCW, and the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966, or LL Convention. MARPOL establishes environmental standards relating to oil leakage or spilling, garbage management, sewage, air emissions, the handling and disposal of noxious liquids and the handling of harmful substances in packaged forms. MARPOL is applicable to dry bulk, tanker and LNG carriers, among other vessels, and is broken into six Annexes, each of which regulates a different source of pollution. Annex I relates to oil leakage or spilling; Annexes II and III relate to harmful substances carried in bulk in liquid or in packaged form, respectively; Annexes IV and V relate to sewage and garbage management, respectively; and Annex VI, lastly, relates to air emissions. Annex VI was separately adopted by the IMO in September of 1997.

In 2013, the IMO's Marine Environmental Protection Committee, or the MEPC, adopted a resolution amending MARPOL Annex I Condition Assessment Scheme, or CAS. These amendments became effective on October 1, 2014 and require compliance with the 2011 International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, or ESP Code, which provides for enhanced inspection programs. On July 1, 2024, amendments to the ESP Code became effective, addressing inconsistencies on examination of ballast tanks at annual surveys for bulk carriers and oil tankers. We may need to make certain financial expenditures to comply with these amendments.

*Air Emissions*

In September of 1997, the IMO adopted Annex VI to MARPOL to address air pollution from vessels. Effective May 2005, Annex VI sets limits on sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from all commercial vessel exhausts and prohibits "deliberate emissions" of ozone depleting substances (such as halons and chlorofluorocarbons), emissions of volatile compounds from cargo tanks, and the shipboard incineration of specific substances. Annex VI also includes a global cap on the sulfur content of fuel oil and allows for special areas to be established with more stringent controls on sulfur emissions, as explained below. Emissions of "volatile organic compounds" from certain vessels, and the shipboard incineration (from incinerators installed after January 1, 2000) of certain substances (such as polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs) are also prohibited. We believe that all our vessels are currently compliant in all material respects with these regulations.

The MEPC adopted amendments to Annex VI regarding emissions of sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide, particulate matter and ozone depleting substances, which entered into force on July 1, 2010. The amended Annex VI seeks to further reduce air pollution by, among other things, implementing a progressive reduction of the amount of sulfur contained in any fuel oil used on board ships. Effective January 1, 2020, there has been a global limit of 0.5% m/m sulfur oxide emissions (reduced from 3.50%). This limitation can be met by using low-sulfur compliant fuel oil, alternative fuels, or certain exhaust gas cleaning systems. Ships are required to obtain bunker delivery notes and International Air Pollution Prevention, or IAPP, Certificates from their flag states that specify sulfur content. Additionally, at MEPC 73, amendments to Annex VI to prohibit the carriage of bunkers above 0.5% sulfur on ships became effective on March 1, 2020. Additional amendments to Annex VI revising, among other terms, the definition of "Sulphur content of fuel oil" and "low-flashpoint fuel" and pertaining to the sampling and testing of onboard fuel oil, became effective in April 2022. Additional amendments to Annex VI, requiring bunker delivery notes to include a flashpoint of fuel oil or a statement that the flashpoint has been measured at or above 70°C as mandatory information, became effective May 1, 2024. These regulations subject ocean-going vessels to stringent emissions controls and may cause us to incur substantial costs.

MEPC 77 adopted a non-binding resolution which urges Member States and ship operators to voluntarily use distillate or other cleaner alternative fuels or methods of propulsion that are safe for ships and could contribute to the reduction of black carbon emissions from ships when operating in or near the Arctic.

Sulfur content standards are even stricter within certain "Emission Control Areas," or ECAs. As of January 1, 2015, ships operating within an ECA were not permitted to use fuel with sulfur content in excess of 0.1%. Amended Annex VI establishes procedures for designating new ECAs. Currently, the IMO has designated a number of ECAs, including specified portions of the Baltic Sea area, North Sea area, North American area and United States Caribbean Sea area. At the MEPC 78, the IMO approved a proposal for a new ECA in the Mediterranean Sea as a whole to apply from July 1, 2025, such that the sulfur content of marine fuels does not exceed 0.1%. MEPC 82 adopted additional amendments to Annex VI designating the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as ECAs, which entered into force on March 1, 2026. Ocean-going vessels in these areas are subject to stringent emission controls and may cause us to incur additional costs. If other ECAs are approved by the IMO, or other new or more stringent requirements relating to emissions from marine diesel engines or port operations by vessels are adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, or the states where we operate, compliance with these regulations could entail significant capital expenditures or otherwise increase the costs of our operations.

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MEPC 79 adopted amendments to Annex VI on the reporting of mandatory values related to the implementation of the IMO short-term GHG reduction measure, including attained EEXI, CII and rating values to the IMO DCS, became effective May 1, 2024. MEPC 80 adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships with enhanced targets to mitigate harmful emissions. The initial strategy identifies levels of ambition to reducing gas emissions. In April 2025, the IMO net-zero framework was approved by MEPC 83, including the new fuel standard for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions. These regulations were approved as amendments and submitted for adoption as legally binding, but in October 2025 the MEPC agreed to adjourn the meeting on adoption until 2026.

Amended Annex VI also established new tiers of stringent nitrogen oxide emissions standards for marine diesel engines, depending on their date of installation. Now Annex VI provides for a three-tier reduction in NOx emissions from marine diesel engines, with the final tier (or Tier III) to apply to engines installed on vessels constructed on or after January 1, 2016, and which operate in the North American ECA or the U.S. Caribbean Sea ECA as well as ECAs designated in the future by the IMO. At MEPC 70 and MEPC 71, the MEPC approved the North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs for nitrogen oxide for ships built after January 1, 2021. The EPA promulgated equivalent (and in some senses stricter) emissions standards in late 2009. Effective March 1, 2026, Norwegian Sea and Canadian Artic NOx ECAs were established, requiring ships operating in these areas to also comply with Tier III NOx emission standards. Additionally, amendments to Annex II, which strengthen discharge requirements for cargo residues and tank washings in specified sea areas (including North West European waters, Baltic Sea area, Western European waters and Norwegian Sea), came into effect in January 2021.

Regulation 22A of MARPOL Annex VI became effective as of March 1, 2018, and requires ships above 5,000 gross tonnage to collect and report annual data on fuel oil consumption to an IMO database, with the first year of data collection having commenced on January 1, 2019. The IMO used such data as the first step in its roadmap (through 2023) for developing its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, as discussed further below. Amendments to Annex VI requiring bunker delivery notes to include a flashpoint of fuel oil or a statement that the flashpoint has been measured at or above 70°C as mandatory information, became effective May 1, 2024. Additional amendments intended to prevent the supply of foil oil not complying with flashpoint requirements and adding new definitions regarding probability of ignition became effective January 1, 2026.

MARPOL mandates certain measures relating to energy efficiency for ships. All ships are now required to develop and implement Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans, or SEEMPS, and new ships must be designed in compliance with minimum energy efficiency levels per capacity mile as defined by the Energy Efficiency Design Index, or EEDI. MEPC 81 adopted amendments to the guidelines for the development of SEEMPs, including the methodology for collecting data. These amendments went into effect August 1, 2025.

We may incur costs to comply with these revised standards. Additional or new conventions, laws and regulations, including those from states of the United States, may be adopted that could require the installation of expensive emission control systems and could adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

*Safety Management System Requirements*

The SOLAS Convention was amended to address the safe manning of vessels and emergency training drills. The Convention of Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, or the LLMC, sets limitations of liability for a loss of life or personal injury claim or a property claim against ship owners. We believe that our vessels are in substantial compliance with SOLAS and LLMC standards.

Under Chapter IX of the SOLAS Convention, or the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, or the ISM Code, our operations are also subject to environmental standards and requirements. The ISM Code requires the party with operational control of a vessel to develop an extensive safety management system that includes, among other things, the adoption of a safety and environmental protection policy setting forth instructions and procedures for operating its vessels safely and describing procedures for responding to emergencies. We rely upon the safety management system that we and our technical management team have developed for compliance with the ISM Code. The failure of a vessel owner or bareboat charterer to comply with the ISM Code may subject such party to increased liability, may decrease available insurance coverage for the affected vessels and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports.

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The ISM Code requires that vessel operators obtain a safety management certificate for each vessel they operate. This certificate evidences compliance by a vessel's management with the ISM Code requirements for a safety management system. No vessel can obtain a safety management certificate unless its manager has been awarded a document of compliance, issued by each flag state, under the ISM Code. We have obtained applicable documents of compliance for our offices and safety management certificates for all of our vessels for which the certificates are required by the IMO. The document of compliance and safety management certificate are renewed as required.

Effective July 1, 2024, amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 became effective, addressing inconsistencies on examination of ballast tanks at annual surveys for bulk carriers and oil tankers.

Amendments to the SOLAS Convention Chapter VII apply to vessels transporting dangerous goods and require those vessels be in compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, or IMDG Code. Effective January 1, 2018, the IMDG Code includes (1) updates to the provisions for radioactive material, reflecting the latest provisions from the International Atomic Energy Agency, (2) new marking, packing and classification requirements for dangerous goods, and (3) new mandatory training requirements. Amendments to the IMDG Code relating to segregation requirements for certain substances, and classification and transport of carbon, following incidents involving the spontaneous ignition of charcoal, came into effect in June 2022. Updates to the IMDG Code, in line with the updates to the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which set the recommendations for all transport modes, became effective January 1, 2024. Effective July 1, 2024, amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 became effective, addressing inconsistencies on examination of ballast tanks at annual surveys for bulk carriers and oil tankers. In May 2024, the latest IMDG Code amendment was adopted, covering additional provisions for ships carrying dangerous goods. The amendments became effective January 1, 2026.

Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2, intended to prevent the supply of oil fuel not complying SOLAS flashpoint requirements, requiring that ships carrying oil fuel must, prior to bunkering, be provided with a declaration certifying that the oil fuel supplied is in conformity with regulation SOLAS II-2/4.2.1, became effective January 1, 2026.

Regulation II-1/3-10 of the SOLAS Convention governs ship construction and stipulates that ships over 150 meters in length must have adequate strength, integrity, and stability to minimize risk of loss or pollution. Goal-based standards amendments in SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10 entered into force in 2012, and from July 1, 2016 with respect to new oil tankers and bulk carriers. Regulation II-1/3-10 requires that all oil tankers and bulk carriers of 150 meters in length and above, for which the building contract is placed on or after July 1, 2016, satisfy applicable structural requirements conforming to the functional requirements of the International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, or GBS Standards.

The IMO has also adopted the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, or STCW. As of February 2017, all seafarers are required to meet the STCW standards and be in possession of a valid STCW certificate. Flag states that have ratified SOLAS and STCW generally employ the classification societies, which have incorporated SOLAS and STCW requirements into their class rules, to undertake surveys to confirm compliance.

Actions by the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee and United States agencies indicate that cybersecurity regulations for the maritime industry are likely to be further developed in the near future in an attempt to combat cybersecurity threats. For example, effective January 2021, cyber-risk management systems must be incorporated by shipowners and managers. This might cause companies to create additional procedures for monitoring cybersecurity, which could require additional expenses and/or capital expenditures. The impact of such regulations is hard to predict at this time.

*Pollution Control and Liability Requirements*

The IMO has negotiated international conventions that impose liability for pollution in international waters and the territorial waters of the signatories to such conventions. For example, the IMO adopted the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, or the BWM Convention, in 2004. The BWM Convention entered into force globally on September 9, 2017. The BWM Convention requires ships to manage their ballast water to remove, render harmless, or avoid the uptake or discharge of new or invasive aquatic organisms and pathogens within ballast water and sediments. The BWM Convention's implementing regulations call for a phased introduction of mandatory ballast water exchange requirements, to be replaced in time with mandatory concentration limits, and require all ships to carry a ballast water record book and an international ballast water management certificate.

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Specifically, ships over 400 gross tons generally must comply with a "D-1 standard," requiring the exchange of ballast water only in open seas and away from coastal waters. The "D-2 standard" specifies the maximum amount of viable organisms allowed to be discharged, and compliance dates vary depending on the IOPP renewal dates. For most ships, compliance with the D-2 standard will involve installing on-board systems to treat ballast water and eliminate unwanted organisms. Ballast Water Management systems (or BWMS), which include systems that make use of chemical, biocides, organisms or biological mechanisms, or which alter the chemical or physical characteristics of the Ballast Water, must be approved in accordance with IMO Guidelines (Regulation D-3). Pursuant to the BWM Convention amendments that entered into force in October 2019, BWMS installed on or after October 28, 2020 shall be approved in accordance with BWMS Code, while BWMS installed before October 23, 2020 must be approved taking into account guidelines developed by the IMO or the BWMS Code. Costs of compliance with these regulations may be substantial. The cost of compliance could increase for ocean carriers and may have a material effect on our operations. However, many countries already regulate the discharge of ballast water carried by vessels from country to country to prevent the introduction of invasive and harmful species via such discharges. The U.S., for example, requires vessels entering its waters from another country to conduct mid-ocean ballast exchange, or undertake some alternate measure, and to comply with certain reporting requirements. Amendments to the BWM Convention concerning commissioning testing of BWMS became effective in June 2022. Additional amendments to the BWM Convention, concerning the form of the Ballast Water Record Book, entered into force on February 1, 2025.

The IMO also adopted the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, or the Bunker Convention, to impose strict liability on ship owners (including the registered owner, bareboat charterer, manager or operator) for pollution damage in jurisdictional waters of ratifying states caused by discharges of bunker fuel. The Bunker Convention requires registered owners of ships over 1,000 gross tons to maintain insurance for pollution damage in an amount equal to the limits of liability under the applicable national or international limitation regime (but not exceeding the amount calculated in accordance with the LLMC). With respect to non-ratifying states, liability for spills or releases of oil carried as fuel in ship's bunkers typically is determined by the national or other domestic laws in the jurisdiction where the events or damages occur.

Ships are required to maintain a certificate attesting that they maintain adequate insurance to cover an incident. In jurisdictions such as the United States where the Bunker Convention has not been adopted, various legislative schemes or common law govern, and liability is imposed either on the basis of fault or on a strict-liability basis.

*Anti-Fouling Requirements*

In 2001, the IMO adopted the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships, or the "Antifouling Convention." The Antifouling Convention entered into force in September 2008 and prohibits the use of organotin compound coatings to prevent the attachment of mollusks and other sea life to the hulls of vessels. Vessels of over 400 gross tons engaged in international voyages are required to undergo an initial survey before the vessel is put into service or before an International Antifouling System Certificate is issued for the first time; and subsequent surveys when the antifouling systems are altered or replaced. In 2023, amendments to the Anti-fouling Convention came into effect which include controls on the biocide cybutryne; ships shall not apply or re-apply anti-fouling systems containing this substance from January 1, 2023. We have obtained Antifouling System Certificates for all of our vessels that are subject to the Antifouling Convention.

*Compliance Enforcement*

Noncompliance with the ISM Code or other IMO regulations may subject the ship owner or bareboat charterer to increased liability, may lead to decreases in available insurance coverage for affected vessels and may result in the denial of access to, or detention in, some ports. The USCG and European Union authorities have indicated that vessels not in compliance with the ISM Code by applicable deadlines will be prohibited from trading in U.S. and European Union ports, respectively. As of the date of this report, each of our vessels is ISM Code certified. However, there can be no assurance that such certificates will be maintained in the future**.** The IMO continues to review and introduce new regulations. It is impossible to predict what additional regulations, if any, may be passed by the IMO and what effect, if any, such regulations might have on our operations.

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#### United States Regulations
*The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act*

The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990, or OPA, established an extensive regulatory and liability regime for the protection and clean-up of the environment from oil spills. OPA affects all "owners and operators" whose vessels trade or operate within the U.S., its territories and possessions or whose vessels operate in U.S. waters, which includes the U.S.'s territorial sea and its 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone around the U.S. The U.S. has also enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or CERCLA, which applies to the discharge of hazardous substances other than oil, except in limited circumstances, whether on land or at sea. OPA and CERCLA both define "owner and operator" in the case of a vessel as any person owning, operating or chartering by demise, the vessel. Both OPA and CERCLA impact our operations.

Under OPA, vessel owners and operators are "responsible parties" and are jointly, severally and strictly liable (unless the spill results solely from the act or omission of a third party, an act of God or an act of war) for all containment and clean-up costs and other damages arising from discharges or threatened discharges of oil from their vessels, including bunkers (fuel). OPA defines these other damages broadly to include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) injury to, destruction or loss of, or loss of use of, natural resources and related assessment costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) injury to, or economic losses resulting from, the destruction of real and personal property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) loss of subsistence use of natural resources that are injured, destroyed or lost;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) net loss of taxes, royalties, rents, fees or net profit revenues resulting from injury, destruction or loss of real or personal property, or natural resources;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) lost profits or impairment of earning capacity due to injury, destruction or loss of real or personal property or natural resources; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) net cost of increased or additional public services necessitated by removal activities following a discharge of oil, such as protection from fire, safety or health hazards, and loss of subsistence use of
 natural resources.

OPA contains statutory caps on liability and damages; such caps do not apply to direct clean-up costs. Effective March 2023, the USCG adjusted the limits of OPA liability for non-tank vessels, edible oil tank vessels, and any oil spill response vessels, to the greater of $1,300 per gross ton or $1,076,000 (subject to periodic adjustment for inflation). These limits of liability do not apply if an incident was proximately caused by the violation of an applicable U.S. federal safety, construction or operating regulation by a responsible party (or its agent, employee or a person acting pursuant to a contractual relationship), or a responsible party's gross negligence or willful misconduct. The limitation on liability similarly does not apply if the responsible party fails or refuses to (i) report the incident where the responsible party knows or has reason to know of the incident; (ii) reasonably cooperate and assist as requested in connection with oil removal activities; or (iii) without sufficient cause, comply with an order issued under the Federal Water Pollution Act (Section 311 (c), (e)) or the Intervention on the High Seas Act.

CERCLA contains a similar liability regime whereby owners and operators of vessels are liable for clean-up, removal and remedial costs, as well as damages for injury to, or destruction or loss of, natural resources, including the reasonable costs associated with assessing the same, and health assessments or health effects studies. There is no liability if the discharge of a hazardous substance results solely from the act or omission of a third party, an act of God or an act of war. Liability under CERCLA is limited to the greater of $300 per gross ton or $5.0 million for vessels carrying a hazardous substance as cargo and the greater of $300 per gross ton or $500,000 for any other vessel. These limits do not apply (rendering the responsible person liable for the total cost of response and damages) if the release or threat of release of a hazardous substance resulted from willful misconduct or negligence, or the primary cause of the release was a violation of applicable safety, construction or operating standards or regulations. The limitation on liability also does not apply if the responsible person fails or refused to provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance as requested in connection with response activities where the vessel is subject to OPA.

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OPA and CERCLA each preserve the right to recover damages under existing law, including maritime tort law. OPA and CERCLA both require owners and operators of vessels to establish and maintain with the USCG evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the maximum amount of liability to which the particular responsible person may be subject. Vessel owners and operators may satisfy their financial responsibility obligations by providing a proof of insurance, a surety bond, qualification as a self-insurer or a guarantee. We comply and plan to comply going forward with the USCG's financial responsibility regulations by providing applicable certificates of financial responsibility.

The 2010 *Deepwater Horizon* oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in additional regulatory initiatives or statutes, including higher liability caps under OPA, new regulations regarding offshore oil and gas drilling, and a pilot inspection program for offshore facilities. However, several of these initiatives and regulations have been or may be revised. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's, or BSEE, revised Production Safety Systems Rule, or PSSR, effective December 27, 2018, modified and relaxed certain environmental and safety protections under the 2016 PSSR. Compliance with any new requirements of OPA and other environmental laws, and future legislation or regulations applicable to the operation of our vessels could negatively impact the cost of our operations and adversely affect our business.

OPA specifically permits individual states to impose their own liability regimes with regard to oil pollution incidents occurring within their boundaries, provided they accept, at a minimum, the levels of liability established under OPA and some states have enacted legislation providing for unlimited liability for oil spills. Many U.S. states that border a navigable waterway have enacted environmental pollution laws that impose strict liability on a person for removal costs and damages resulting from a discharge of oil or a release of a hazardous substance. These laws may be more stringent than U.S. federal law. Moreover, some states have enacted legislation providing for unlimited liability for discharge of pollutants within their waters, although in some cases, states which have enacted this type of legislation have not yet issued implementing regulations defining vessel owners' responsibilities under these laws. The Company intends to comply with all applicable state regulations in the ports where the Company's vessels call.

We currently maintain pollution liability coverage insurance in the amount of $1 billion per incident for each of our vessels. If the damages from a catastrophic spill were to exceed our insurance coverage, that could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operation.

*Other United States Environmental Initiatives*

The U.S. Clean Air Act of 1970 (including its amendments of 1977 and 1990), or CAA, requires the EPA to promulgate standards applicable to emissions of volatile organic compounds and other air contaminants. The CAA requires states to adopt State Implementation Plans, or SIPs, some of which regulate emissions resulting from vessel loading and unloading operations which may affect our vessels.

The CWA, prohibits the discharge of oil, hazardous substances and ballast water in U.S. navigable waters unless authorized by a duly issued permit or exemption, and imposes strict liability in the form of penalties for any unauthorized discharges. The CWA also imposes substantial liability for the costs of removal, remediation and damages and complements the remedies available under OPA and CERCLA. In 2015, the EPA expanded the definition of "waters of the United States," or WOTUS, thereby expanding federal authority under the CWA. In August 2023, the EPA and Department of the Army issued a final rule to amend the revised WOTUS definition to conform the definition of WOTUS to the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the Clean Water Act in its decision dated May 25, 2023. The final rule became effective September 8, 2023 and operates to limit the Clean Water Act. On March 12, 2025, the EPA announced it would work with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to review the definition of WOTUS and undertake a rulemaking process to revise the definition of WOTUS. The EPA and Army Corp proposed a new definition of WOTUS in November 2025 and public comments closed on January 5, 2026. The comments received will be reviewed while a final rule is developed.

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The EPA and the USCG have also enacted rules relating to ballast water discharge, compliance with which requires the installation of equipment on our vessels to treat ballast water before it is discharged or the implementation of other port facility disposal arrangements or procedures at potentially substantial costs, and/or otherwise restrict our vessels from entering U.S. Waters. The EPA will regulate these ballast water discharges and other discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels within United States waters pursuant to the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, or VIDA, which was signed into law on December 4, 2018, and requires that the USCG develop implementation, compliance, and enforcement regulations regarding ballast water. On October 26, 2020, the EPA published a Notice of Proposed rulemaking for Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance under VIDA, and in November 2020, held virtual public meetings. On October 18, 2023, the EPA published a Supplemental Notice to the Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance, which shares new ballast water information that the EPA received from the USCG. On September 20, 2024, the EPA finalized national standards of performance for non-recreational vessels 79-feet in length and longer with respect to incidental discharges and on October 9, 2024, these Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance were published. Within two years of publication, the USCG is required to develop corresponding implementation regulations. Until such regulations are final, effective, and enforceable, vessels will continue to be subject to the VGP 2013 requirements and USCG ballast water regulations, including USCG technology for all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks bound for U.S. ports or entering U.S. waters. Several U.S. states have added specific requirements to the Vessel General Permit and, in some cases, may require vessels to install ballast water treatment technology to meet biological performance standards. In addition, several U.S. states have added specific requirements to the VGP, including submission of a Notice of Intent, or NOI, or retention of a PARI form and submission of annual reports. Any upcoming rule changes may have a financial impact on our vessels and may result in our vessels being banned from calling in the U.S. in case compliance issues arise.

#### European Union Regulations
In October 2009, the European Union amended a directive to impose criminal sanctions for illicit ship-source discharges of polluting substances, including minor discharges, if committed with intent, recklessly or with serious negligence and the discharges individually or in the aggregate result in deterioration of the quality of water. Aiding and abetting the discharge of a polluting substance may also lead to criminal penalties. The directive applies to all types of vessels, irrespective of their flag, but certain exceptions apply to warships or where human safety or that of the ship is in danger. Criminal liability for pollution may result in substantial penalties or fines and increased civil liability claims. Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 29, 2015 (amended by Regulation (EU) 2016/2071 with respect to methods of calculating, inter alia, emission and consumption) governs the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and, subject to some exclusions, requires companies with ships over 5,000 gross tonnage to monitor and report carbon dioxide emissions annually, which may cause us to incur additional expenses. As of January 2019, large ships calling at EU ports have been required to collect and publish data on carbon dioxide emissions and other information. The system entered into force on March 1, 2018. July 2020 saw the European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety vote in favor of the inclusion of vessels of 5,000 gross tons and above in the EU Emissions Trading System (in addition to voting for a revision to the monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions). In September 2020, the European Parliament adopted the proposal from the European Commission to amend the regulation on monitoring carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport.

On July 14, 2021, the European Commission published a package of draft proposals as part of its 'Fit for 55' environmental legislative agenda and as part of the wider EU Green Deal growth strategy (the "Proposals"). There are two key initiatives relevant to maritime arising from the Proposals: (a) a bespoke emissions trading scheme for the maritime sector (ETS) which commenced in 2024 and which applies to all ships above a gross tonnage of 5,000; and (b) a FuelEU draft regulation which seeks to require all ships above a gross tonnage of 5,000 to carry on board a 'FuelEU certificate of compliance' beginning June 30, 2026 as evidence of compliance with the limits on the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used on-board by a ship and with the requirements on the use of on-shore power supply (OPS) at berth. ETS was agreed in December 2022 and FuelEU was passed into law on July 25, 2023 and entered into force on January 1, 2025. More specifically, ETS is to apply gradually over the period from 2024 to 2026. In 2025 shipping companies would have to surrender 40% of ETS allowances for 2024 emissions; in 2026 shipping companies would have to surrender 70% of ETS allowances for the 2025 emissions and 100% in 2027 for 2026 emissions. The cap under the ETS would be set by taking into account EU MRV system emissions data for the years 2018 and 2019, adjusted, from year 2021 and is to capture 100% of the emissions from intra-EU maritime voyages; 100% of emissions from ships at berth in EU ports; and 50% of emissions from voyages which start or end at EU ports (but the other destination is outside the EU). More recent proposed amendments signal that 100% of non-EU emissions may be caught if the IMO does not introduce a global market-based measure by 2028. All maritime allowances will be auctioned and there will be no free allocation for the shipping sector. From a risk management perspective, new systems, including, personnel, data management systems, costs recovery mechanisms, revised service agreement terms and emissions reporting procedures must be kept in place, at significant cost, to continue managing the administrative aspect of ETS compliance.

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Additionally, on July 25, 2023, the European Council of the European Union adopted the FuelEU under the FuelEU Initiative of its "Fit-for-55" package which sets limitations on the acceptable yearly greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used by covered vessels. Among other things, the Maritime Fuel Regulation requires that greenhouse gas intensity of fuel used by covered vessels is reduced by 2% starting January 1, 2025, with additional reductions contemplated every five years (up to 80% by 2050). Shipping companies may enter into pooling mechanisms with other shipping companies in order to achieve compliance, bank surplus emissions and borrow compliance balances from future years. A FuelEU Document of Compliance is required to be kept on board a vessel to show compliance by June 30, 2026. Both the ETS and FuelEU schemes have significant impacts on the management of the vessels calling to EU ports, by increasing the complexity and monitoring of, and costs associated with the operation of vessels and affecting the relationships with our time charterers.

Responsible recycling and scrapping of ships are becoming increasingly important issues for shipowners and charterers alike as the industry strives to replace old ships with cleaner, more energy efficient models. The recognition of the need to impose recycling obligations on the shipping industry is not new. In 2009, the IMO oversaw the creation of the Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention (the "Hong Kong Convention"), which sets standards for ship recycling. Concerned at the lack of progress in satisfying the conditions needed to bring the Hong Kong Convention into force, the EU published its own Ship Recycling Regulation 1257/2013 (SRR) in 2013, with a view to facilitating early ratification of the Hong Kong Convention both within the EU and in other countries outside the EU. The 2013 regulations are vital to responsible ship recycling in the EU. SRR requires that, from 31 December 2020, all existing ships sailing under the flag of EU member states and non-EU flagged ships calling at an EU port or anchorage must carry on-board an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) with a certificate or statement of compliance, as appropriate. For EU-flagged vessels, a certificate (either an Inventory Certificate or Ready for Recycling Certificate) will be necessary, while non-EU flagged vessels will need a Statement of Compliance. Now that the Hong Kong Convention has been ratified and entered into force on June 26, 2025, it is expected the EU Ship Recycling Regulation will be reviewed in light of this.

The European Union has adopted several regulations and directives requiring, among other things, more frequent inspections of high-risk ships, as determined by type, age, and flag as well as the number of times the ship has been detained. The European Union also adopted and extended a ban on substandard ships and enacted a minimum ban period and a definitive ban for repeated offenses. The regulation also provided the European Union with greater authority and control over classification societies, by imposing more requirements on classification societies and providing for fines or penalty payments for organizations that failed to comply. Furthermore, the EU has implemented regulations requiring vessels to use reduced sulfur content fuel for their main and auxiliary engines. Since January 1, 2015, vessels have been required to burn fuel with sulfur content not exceeding 0.1% while within EU member states' territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and pollution control zones that are included in "SOx Emission Control Areas." EU Directive (EU) 2016/802 establishes limits on the maximum sulfur content of gas oils and heavy fuel oil and contains fuel-specific requirements for ships calling at EU ports.

EU Directive 2004/35/CE (as amended) regarding the prevention and remedying of environmental damage addresses liability for environmental damage (including damage to water, land, protected species and habitats) on the basis of the "polluter pays" principle. Operators whose activities caused the environmental damage are liable for the damage (subject to certain exceptions). With regard to specified activities causing environmental damage, operators are strictly liable. The directive applies where damage has already occurred and where there is an imminent threat of damage. The directive requires preventative and remedial actions, and that operators report environmental damage or an imminent threat of such damage.

#### International Labor Organization
The International Labor Organization, or the ILO, is a specialized agency of the UN that has adopted the Maritime Labor Convention 2006, or MLC 2006. A Maritime Labor Certificate and a Declaration of Maritime Labor Compliance is required to ensure compliance with the MLC 2006 for all ships above 500 gross tons in international trade. We believe that all our vessels are in substantial compliance with and are certified to meet MLC 2006.

#### Greenhouse Gas Regulation
Currently, the emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping are not subject to the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (this task having been delegated to the IMO), which entered into force in 2005 and pursuant to which adopting countries have been required to implement national programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with targets extended through 2020. In December 2009, more than 27 nations, including the U.S. and China, signed the Copenhagen Accord, which includes a non-binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris resulted in the Paris Agreement, which entered into force on November 4, 2016 and does not directly limit greenhouse gas emissions from ships. In January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to start the process of withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement; the withdrawal took effect on January 27, 2026.

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At MEPC 70 and MEPC 71, a draft outline of the structure of the initial strategy for developing a comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships was approved. In accordance with this roadmap, and as detailed above, pursuant to MPC 80, in July 2023, IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, which identifies a number of "levels of ambition", including (1) decreasing the carbon intensity from ships through the implementation of further phases of EEDI for new ships; (2) reducing carbon dioxide emissions per transport work, as an average across international shipping, by at least 40% by 2030, and (3) pursuing net-zero GHG emission by or around 2050. The IMO net-zero framework was approved by MEPC 83, including the new fuel standard for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions. These measures were submitted for adoption as legally binding, but in October 2025 the MEPC agreed to adjourn the meeting on adoption until 2026. These regulations could cause us to incur additional substantial expenses.

At MEPC 70 in October 2016, a mandatory data collection system (DCS) was adopted which requires ships above 5,000 gross tons to report consumption data for fuel oil, hours under way and distance travelled. Unlike the EU MRV (see below), the IMO DCS covers any maritime activity carried out by ships, including dredging, pipeline laying, ice-breaking, fish-catching and off-shore installations. The SEEMPs of all ships covered by the IMO DCS must include a description of the methodology for data collection and reporting. After each calendar year, the aggregated data are reported to the flag state. If the data have been reported in accordance with the requirements, the flag state issues a statement of compliance to the ship. Flag states subsequently transfer this data to an IMO ship fuel oil consumption database, which is part of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) platform. IMO will then produce annual reports, summarizing the data collected. Thus, currently, data related to the GHG emissions of ships above 5,000 gross tons calling at ports in the European Economic Area (EEA) must be reported in two separate, but largely overlapping, systems: the EU MRV – which applies since 2018 – and the IMO DCS – which applies since 2019. The proposed revision of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 adopted on 4 February 2019 aims to align and facilitate the simultaneous implementation of the two systems however it is still not clear when the proposal will be adopted.

IMO's MEPC 76 adopted amendments to MAPROL Annex VI that will require ships to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Effective from January 1, 2023, the Revised MARPOL Annex VI includes carbon intensity measures (requirements for ships to calculate their Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) following technical means to improve their energy efficiency and to establish their annual operational carbon intensity indicator and rating). MEPC 76 also adopted guidelines to support implementation of the amendments.

In 2021, the EU adopted a European Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119), establishing the aim of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 2050, with an intermediate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. In July 2021, the European Commission launched the "Fit for 55" (described above) to support the climate policy agenda. As of January 2019, large ships calling at EU ports have been required to collect and publish data on carbon dioxide emissions and other information.

In the United States, the EPA issued a finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health and safety, adopted regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from certain mobile sources, and proposed regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from large stationary sources. The EPA or individual U.S. states could enact environmental regulations that could negatively affect our operations. On November 2, 2021, the EPA issued a proposed rule under the CAA designed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas sources. In November 2022, the EPA issued a supplemental proposal that would achieve more comprehensive emissions reductions and add proposed requirements for sources not previously covered. The EPA held a public hearing in January 2023 on the proposal and, in December 2023, the EPA announced a final rule to reduce methane and other air pollutants from the oil and natural gas industry, which was published on March 8, 2024. The rule includes "Emissions Guidelines" for states to follow as they develop plans to limit methane emissions from existing sources.

Any passage of climate control legislation or other regulatory initiatives by the IMO, the EU, the U.S. or other countries where we operate, or any treaty adopted at the international level to succeed the Kyoto Protocol or Paris Agreement, that restricts emissions of greenhouse gases could require us to make significant expenditures which we cannot predict with certainty at this time. Even in the absence of climate control legislation, our business may be indirectly affected to the extent that climate change may result in sea level changes or certain weather events.

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#### Vessel Security Regulations
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in the United States, there have been a variety of initiatives intended to enhance vessel security such as the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, or MTSA. To implement certain portions of the MTSA, the USCG issued regulations requiring the implementation of certain security requirements aboard vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and at certain ports and facilities, some of which are regulated by the EPA.

Similarly, Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention imposes detailed security obligations on vessels and port authorities and mandates compliance with the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code, or the ISPS Code. The ISPS Code is designed to enhance the security of ports and ships against terrorism. To trade internationally, a vessel must attain an International Ship Security Certificate, or ISSC, from a recognized security organization approved by the vessel's flag state. Ships operating without a valid certificate may be detained, expelled from, or refused entry at port until they obtain an ISSC. The various requirements, some of which are found in the SOLAS Convention, include, for example, on-board installation of automatic identification systems to provide a means for the automatic transmission of safety-related information from among similarly equipped ships and shore stations, including information on a ship's identity, position, course, speed and navigational status; on-board installation of ship security alert systems, which do not sound on the vessel but only alert the authorities on shore; the development of vessel security plans; ship identification number to be permanently marked on a vessel's hull; a continuous synopsis record kept onboard showing a vessel's history including the name of the ship, the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, the date on which the ship was registered with that state, the ship's identification number, the port at which the ship is registered and the name of the registered owner(s) and their registered address; and compliance with flag state security certification requirements.

The USCG regulations, intended to align with international maritime security standards, exempt non-U.S. vessels from MTSA vessel security measures, provided such vessels have on board a valid ISSC that attests to the vessel's compliance with the SOLAS Convention security requirements and the ISPS Code. Future security measures could have a significant negative financial impact on us. We intend to comply with the various security measures addressed by MTSA, the SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code.

The cost of vessel security measures has also been affected by the escalation in the frequency of acts of piracy against ships, notably off the coast of Somalia, including the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea area. Substantial loss of revenue and other costs may be incurred as a result of detention of a vessel or additional security measures, and the risk of uninsured losses could significantly and negatively affect our business. Costs may be incurred in taking additional security measures in accordance with Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy, notably those contained in the BMP5 industry standard.

#### European mandatory non-financial reporting regulations
On November 10, 2022, the EU Parliament adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD"). EU member states have 18 months from July 6, 2024, to integrate it into national law. The CSRD will create new, detailed sustainability reporting requirements and will significantly expand the number of EU and non-EU companies subject to the EU sustainability reporting framework. The required disclosures will go beyond environmental and climate change reporting to include social and governance matters (for example, respect for employee and human rights, anti-corruption and bribery, corporate governance and diversity and inclusion). In addition, it will require disclosure regarding the due diligence processes implemented by a company in relation to sustainability matters and the actual and potential adverse sustainability impacts of an in-scope company's operations and value chain. The CSRD began to apply on a phased basis starting from financial year 2024 through 2028, applicable to large EU and non-EU undertakings with substantial presence in the EU, subject to certain financial and employee thresholds being met. New systems, including personnel, data management systems and reporting procedures will have to be put in place, at significant cost, to prepare for and manage the administrative aspect of CSRD compliance. We note that following the publication of the Omnibus package of proposals on February 26, 2025 which are designed to simplify EU regulations and cut red tape, the application of all reporting requirements in the CSRD for companies that are due to report in 2026 and 2027 is postponed and to 2028 (in respect of the 2027 financial year). The Omnibus package was approved by the EU Parliament on December 16, 2025 and will simplify compliance for small and medium-sized entities and all companies with up to 1,000 employees and less than 450 million turnover will be outside the scope of the CSRD. For the companies that are in scope, the Commission will adopt a delegated act to revise and simplify the existing sustainability reporting standards (ESRS). The CSRD will now apply to (a) EU undertakings and non-EU issuers, who on an individual or group basis, have more than EUR 450 million net turnover and more than 1,000 employees on average during the financial year; and (b) non-EU ultimate parent undertakings that have more than EUR 450 million net turnover generated in the EU (individually or on a consolidated basis) for each of their last two consecutive financial years; and an EU subsidiary or a branch in the EU with more than EUR 200 million net turnover in the preceding financial year. New systems, personnel, data management systems and reporting procedures will have to be put in place, at significant cost, to prepare for and manage the administrative aspect of CSRD compliance.

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A new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD") was also adopted on July 25, 2024 as part of the Fit for 55 Package and establishes a corporate due diligence duty. CSDDD was to apply to large companies with more than 1,000 employees and the turnover threshold EUR450 million. However, following the approval of the Omnibus agreement on December, 16, 2025, CSDDD is now expected to apply from July 26, 2029 and the thresholds have now been revised to only apply to (a) EU undertakings that have or—if they are an ultimate parent undertaking, their group—has more than EUR 1.5 billion net turnover, and more than 5,000 employees on average during the financial year; and (b) non-EU undertakings that have or—if they are an ultimate parent undertaking, their group—has more than EUR 1.5 billion net turnover generated in the EU. The aim of CSDDD is to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behavior and to anchor human rights and environmental considerations in companies' operations and corporate governance. The new rules endeavor to ensure that businesses address adverse impacts of their actions, including in their value chains inside and outside Europe. New systems, personnel, data management systems and reporting procedures will have to be put in place, at significant cost, to prepare for and manage the administrative aspect of CSDDD compliance.

#### Inspection by Classification Societies
The hull and machinery of every commercial vessel must be classed by a classification society authorized by its country of registry. The classification society certifies that a vessel is safe and seaworthy in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry of the vessel and SOLAS. Most insurance underwriters make it a condition for insurance coverage and lending that a vessel be certified "in class" by a classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, the IACS. The IACS has adopted harmonized Common Structural Rules, or the Rules, which apply to oil tankers and bulk carriers constructed on or after July 1, 2015. The Rules attempt to create a level of consistency between IACS Societies. All of our vessels are certified as being "in class" by all the applicable Classification Societies (e.g., American Bureau of Shipping, DNV, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, RINA, NKK).

A vessel must undergo annual surveys, intermediate surveys, dry-dockings and special surveys. In lieu of a special survey, a vessel's machinery may be on a continuous survey cycle, under which the machinery would be surveyed periodically over a five-year period. Every vessel above 15 years of age is also required to be drydocked every 30 to 36 months for inspection of the underwater parts of the vessel. If any vessel does not maintain its class and/or fails any annual survey, intermediate survey, drydocking or special survey, the vessel will be unable to carry cargo between ports and will be unemployable and uninsurable which could cause us to be in violation of certain covenants in our loan agreements. Any such inability to carry cargo or be employed, or any such violation of covenants, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

#### Risk of Loss and Liability Insurance

#### General
The operation of any cargo vessel includes risks such as mechanical failure, physical damage, collision, property loss, cargo loss or damage and business interruption due to political circumstances in foreign countries, piracy incidents, hostilities and labor strikes. In addition, there is always an inherent possibility of marine disaster, including oil spills and other environmental mishaps, and the liabilities arising from owning and operating vessels in international trade. OPA, which imposes virtually unlimited liability upon shipowners, operators and bareboat charterers of any vessel trading in the exclusive economic zone of the United States for certain oil pollution accidents in the United States, has made liability insurance more expensive for shipowners and operators trading in the United States market. We carry insurance coverage as customary in the shipping industry. However, not all risks can be insured, specific claims may be rejected and we might not be always able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates.

#### Hull & Machinery and War Risks Insurances
We maintain marine hull and machinery and war risks insurances, which include the risk of actual or constructive total loss, for all of our vessels. Each of our vessels is covered up to at least its fair market value with deductibles of $150,000 per vessel per incident. We also maintain increased value coverage for our vessels. Under this increased value coverage, in the event of total loss of a vessel, we will be able to recover the sum insured under the increased value policy in addition to the sum insured under the hull and machinery policy. Increased value insurance also covers excess liabilities which are not recoverable under our hull and machinery policy by reason of under insurance.

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#### Protection and Indemnity Insurance
Protection and indemnity insurance, provided by mutual protection and indemnity associations, or P&I Associations, covers our third-party liabilities in connection with our shipping activities. This includes related expenses of injury, illness or death of crew, passengers and other third parties, loss or damage to cargo, claims arising from collisions with other vessels, damage to other third-party property such as fixed and floating objects, pollution arising from oil or other substances, salvage, towing and other related costs, including wreck removal. Protection and indemnity insurance is a form of mutual indemnity insurance, extended by protection and indemnity mutual associations, or "clubs."

Our coverage limit is as per the International Group's rules, where there are standard sub-limits for oil pollution at $1 billion, passenger liability at $2 billion and seamen liabilities at $3 billion. The 12 P&I Associations that comprise the International Group insure approximately 90% of the world's commercial tonnage and have entered into a pooling agreement to reinsure each association's liabilities in excess of each association's own retention of $10.0 million up to, currently, approximately $8.9 billion. As a member of P&I Associations, which are a member of the International Group, we are subject to calls payable to the associations based on our claim records as well as the claim records of all other members of the individual associations and members of the shipping pool of P&I Associations comprising the International Group.

#### Permits and Authorizations
We are required by various governmental and quasi-governmental agencies to obtain certain permits, licenses and certificates with respect to our vessels. The kinds of permits, licenses and certificates required depend upon several factors, including the commodity transported, the waters in which the vessel operates, the nationality of the vessel's crew and the age of a vessel. We believe that we have obtained all permits, licenses and certificates currently required to permit our vessels to operate as planned. Additional laws and regulations, environmental or otherwise, may be adopted which could limit our ability to do business or increase the cost of us doing business in the future.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. **Organizational Structure** 

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the ultimate parent company of the following wholly owned subsidiaries, either directly or indirectly, as of the date of this annual report:

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| **Subsidiary** | **Jurisdiction of Incorporation** |
| Seanergy Management Corp. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Honor Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Sea Genius Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Traders Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Premier Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Emperor Holding Ltd. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Champion Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Fellow Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Patriot Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Flag Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| World Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Partner Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Duke Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Atsea Ventures Corp. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Kaizen Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Blue Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Mei Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| King Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Mega Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Niki Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Squire Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Lord Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Knight Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Good Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Hellas Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Friend Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Paros Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Titan Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Icon Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Prime Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Partner Shipping Co. Limited | Malta |
| Pembroke Chartering Services Limited | Malta |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. **Property, Plants and Equipment** 

We do not own any real estate property. We maintain our principal executive offices at Glyfada, Greece. Other than our vessels, we do not have any material property. See "*Item 4.B. Business Overview - Our Current Fleet*" and "*Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — B. Liquidity and Capital Resources – Loan Arrangements*."

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| **ITEM 4A.** | **UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS** |

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| **ITEM 5.** | **OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS** |

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The following discussion of the results of our operations and our financial condition should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes to those statements included in "Item 18. Financial Statements." This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth in "Item 3. Key Information–D. Risk Factors."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Operating Results

#### Principal Factors Affecting Our Business
The principal factors that affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• number of vessels owned and operated;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• voyage charter rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• time charter trip rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• period time charter rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the nature and duration of our voyage charters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• vessels repositioning;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• vessel operating expenses and direct voyage costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• maintenance and upgrade work;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the age, condition and specifications of our vessels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• issuance of our common shares and other securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• amount of debt obligations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• financing costs related to debt obligations.

We are also affected by the types of charter agreements we enter into. Vessels operating on fixed rate period index-linked time charters and bareboat time charters provide more predictable cash flows, but can yield lower revenue and profit margins than vessels operating in the spot charter market, either on trip time charters or voyage charters, during periods characterized by favorable market conditions.

Vessels operating in the spot charter market generate revenues that are less predictable, but can yield increased revenue and profit margins during periods of improvements in dry bulk rates. Spot charters also expose vessel owners to the risk of declining dry bulk rates and rising fuel costs in case of voyage charters. As of the date of this report, the majority of our vessels are employed under long-term time charters which have a charter hire calculated at an index-linked rate based on the 5-routes T/C average of the BCI, while two of our vessels earn a daily hire of a fixed floor rate plus a profit-sharing scheme based on a significant premium over the daily BCI and one is bareboat chartered-out on a fixed rate. Out of the 19 long-term employment agreements in place, two were agreed in 2026, eight were agreed during 2025, three were agreed during 2024 and the remaining six between 2018 and 2022.

#### Critical Accounting Policies
Critical accounting policies are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the company's financial condition and results, and require management's most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. We have described in Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – E. Critical Accounting Estimates our critical accounting estimates, because they potentially result in material different results under different assumptions and conditions. For a description of all our significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to our annual audited financial statements included in this annual report.

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#### Results of Operations

#### Year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to year ended December 31, 2024

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| *(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)* | Year ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | Change | Change |
|  | 2025 | 2024 | Amount | % |
|  **Revenues:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Vessel revenue, net | 155519 | 164881 | (9362) | (6)% |
|  Fees from related parties | 2580 | 2578 | 2 | - |
|  **Revenue, net** | 158099 | 167459 | (9360) | (6)% |
|  **Expenses:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Voyage expenses | (5524) | (3297) | (2227) | 68% |
|  Vessel operating expenses | (53785) | (46985) | (6800) | 14% |
|  Management fees | (1076) | (760) | (316) | 42% |
|  General and administration expenses | (20460) | (23971) | 3511 | (15)% |
|  Depreciation and amortization | (36156) | (29695) | (6461) | 22% |
|  Gain on sale of vessel, net | 2308 | - | 2308 | - |
|  Loss on forward freight agreements, net | (64) | (177) | 113 | (64)% |
|  **Operating income** | 43342 | 62574 | (19232) | (31)% |
|  **Other income / (expenses), net:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Interest and finance costs | (21721) | (20603) | (1118) | 5% |
|  Loss on extinguishment of debt | (1663) | (653) | (1010) | 155% |
|  Interest and other income | 1322 | 2096 | (774) | (37)% |
|  Interest income - related party | 48 | - | 48 | - |
|  Other income - foreign currency forward contracts | 46 | - | 46 | - |
|  Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net | (132) | 58 | (190) | (328)% |
|  **Total other expenses, net:** | (22100) | (19102) | (2998) | 16% |
|  **Net income** | 21242 | 43472 | (22230) | (51)% |
|  **Net income per common share** |  |  |  |  |
|  Basic | 1.02 | 2.12 |  |  |
|  Diluted | 1.01 | 2.11 |  |  |
|  **Weighted average number of common shares outstanding** |  |  |  |  |
|  Basic | 20471002 | 19745379 |  |  |
|  Diluted | 20537796 | 19879876 |  |  |

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*Vessel Revenue, Net* – The decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in prevailing charter rates, which was partially offset by an increase in operating days. We had 7,164 operating days in 2025, as compared to 6,447 operating days in 2024. The TCE rate decreased by 16% in 2025 to $20,937, as compared to $25,063 in 2024. Please see reconciliation below of TCE rate (a non-GAAP measure) to net revenues from vessels, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.

*Voyage Expenses* – The increase was primarily attributable to the 96 operating days that our fleet was chartered in the spot market in 2025, for which such voyage expenses are borne by the owner, compared to NIL days in 2024. Furthermore, we had increased bunkers consumption as a result of the increase in repairs and off-hire days. We had 276 repair and off-hire days for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 71 repair and off-hire days during the comparable period of 2024.

*Vessel Operating Expenses* - Vessel operating expenses amounted to $53.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $47.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in ownership days. We had 7,440 ownership days in 2025 as compared to 6,518 ownership days in 2024.

*Management Fees* - The increase was mainly attributable to the increase in ownership days. For the year ended December 31, 2025, we had 1,896 ownership days under third party technical management compared to 1,186 ownership days for the respective period in 2024.

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*General and Administration Expenses* – The decrease is mainly attributed to the costs associated with the complaint filed in March 2024 that had significant impact in 2024 legal expenses, described below, and the decreased stock based compensation, a non-cash item, which was $4.0 million in 2025 for shares granted pursuant to our 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, compared to $4.8 million in 2024.

*Depreciation and Amortization* – For the year ended December 31, 2025, depreciation and amortization expense increased to $36.2 million from $29.7 million. The increase in depreciation expense is due to an increase in ownership days. We had 7,440 ownership days in 2025 compared to 6,518 days in 2024. The increase in amortization expense is mainly due to an increase in scheduled drydockings. We had 238 repair days for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 33 repair days during the comparable period of 2024.

*Gain on sale of vessel, net* – The gain in the year ended December 31, 2025, is attributable to the sale of the M/V Geniuship on September 10, 2025.

*Interest and Finance Costs* – The increase is mainly attributable to the increase of the weighted average outstanding debt from $226.8 million in 2024 to $286.4 million in 2025 and the ensuing increase in amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discounts and is partially offset by the decrease in the weighted average interest rate on our outstanding debt for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 of approximately 6.59% and 7.74%, respectively. Non-cash interest expense of amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discounts for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $1.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

*Loss on Extinguishment of Debt* – The loss in the year ended December 31, 2025, is attributable to the refinancing of the Flagship Cargill Sale and Leaseback, secured by the M/V Flagship, the full settlement of the Sinopac Loan Facility, secured by the M/V Geniuship and the refinancing of the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, secured by the M/V Friendship and the M/V Squireship*.* The loss in the year ended December 31, 2024, is attributable to the full settlement of the CMBFL Sale and Leaseback, secured by the M/V Hellasship and the M/V Patriotship (described below)*.*

*Interest and Other Income* – Interest and other income for the year ended December 31, 2025 consist of $0.5 million of insurance credits and insurance claims, and an amount of $0.8 million related to interest income from our short-term time deposits. Interest and other income for the year ended December 31, 2024 consist of $0.9 million of insurance credits and insurance claims, and an amount of $1.2 million related to interest income from our short-term time deposits.

*Interest income related parties* – The income earned during the year ended December 31, 2025 relates to interest income earned from the April 25, 2025 $2 million short-term loan facility to United Maritime Corporation which was fully repaid on June 17, 2025.

*Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net* – The loss in 2025 is related to the fluctuation of the U.S. dollar/Euro exchange rate throughout the year ended December 31, 2025. Approximately 64% of our general and administrative expenses are in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro.

Please see Item 5.A of our Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025, for a discussion of the year-to-year comparison between 2024 and 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal source of funds has been our operating cash inflows, long-term borrowings from banks, sale and leaseback transactions and equity provided by the capital markets. Our principal use of funds has primarily been capital expenditures to establish our fleet, maintain the quality of our dry bulk vessels, comply with international shipping standards and environmental laws and regulations, fund working capital requirements, and make principal repayments and interest payments on our outstanding debt obligations.

Our funding and treasury activities are conducted in accordance with corporate policies to maximize investment returns while maintaining appropriate liquidity for both our short- and long-term needs. This includes arranging borrowing facilities on a cost-effective basis. Cash and cash equivalents are held primarily in U.S. dollars, with minimal amounts held in Euros.

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As of December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $48.2 million, as compared to $21.9 million as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, as of December 31, 2025, we had $14.4 million restricted cash, which included $8.0 million as pledged capital, at the Company's option, for one-month interest period as described in Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 18 of this annual report. As of December 31, 2024, we had $13.1 million restricted cash, which included $8.0 million as pledged capital, at the Company's option, for one-month interest period.

Working capital is equal to current assets minus current liabilities, including the current portion of long-term debt. As of December 31, 2025, we had a working capital deficit of $13.2 million (which included an amount of $4.9 million relating to pre-collected revenue) as compared to a working capital deficit of $15.7 million as of December 31, 2024 (which included an amount of $2.1 million relating to pre-collected revenue). The working capital deficit is mainly attributable to the repayments due under the long-term debt and the other financial liabilities. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company realized a net income of $21.2 million and generated cash flow from operations of $52.6 million. The Company believes it has the ability to continue as a going concern over the next twelve months following the date of the issuance of these financial statements and finance its obligations as they come due via cash from operations and through five sale and leaseback agreements entered into subsequent to the year end.

As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings of $294.0 million (including long-term debt and other financial liabilities) as compared to $261.5 million (including long-term debt, finance lease liability and other financial liabilities) as of December 31, 2024.

As of March 28, 2026, we had outstanding borrowings of $380.2 million (including long-term debt, finance lease liability and other financial liabilities). Our primary known and estimated liquidity needs for 2026 include obligations related to scheduled principal payments of outstanding borrowings and respective interest expenses payments, estimated drydocking expenditures, and the balloon payment for the M/V Dukeship under the June 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility amounting to $11.0 million and additional payments of $83.7 million pursuant to shipbuilding contracts in connection with our newbuilding program. Our cash flow projections indicate that cash on hand and cash to be provided by operating activities, as well as cash which has been or will be provided through refinancing certain of our existing loan agreements and through obtaining new financing agreements will be sufficient to cover the liquidity needs that become due in the twelve-month period ending one year after the financial statements' issuance. Our medium- and long-term liquidity requirements relate to the operation and maintenance expenditures of our vessels and our newbuilding program. Pursuant to the shipbuilding contracts for our newbuilding vessels, we have aggregate contractual commitments of $83.7 million within 2026 and $238.0 million expected to occur in 2027, 2028 and 2029. Sources of funding for our medium- and long-term liquidity requirements include cash flows from operations and new debt financing. Additional information on our annual scheduled obligations under our long-term debt and other financial liabilities are described in "Loan Arrangements" below in Note 8 ("Long-Term Debt and Other Financial Liabilities") and in Note 16 ("Subsequent Events") of our consolidated financial statements included in Item 18 of this annual report.

#### Cash Flows

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| *(In thousands of US Dollars)* | Year ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, |
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| **Cash Flow Data:** |  |  |  |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 52607 | 75278 | 31323 |
| Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities | (23346) | (79372) | 17745 |
| Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities | (1524) | 14082 | (56617) |

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#### Year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to year ended December 31, 2024
*Operating Activities:* Net cash provided by operating activities in 2025 consisted of net income after non-cash items of $62.7 million and the decrease in working capital of $10.1 million. The major driver of the change of net cash provided by operating activities was the decrease in charter rates that prevailed in the market between the comparable periods. Net cash provided by operating activities in 2024 consisted of net income after non-cash items of $80.5 million and the decrease in working capital of $5.3 million.

*Investing Activities:* The 2025 cash outflow is mainly related to $33.3 million payment for the acquisition of the M/V Meiship*,* $2.2 million for vessels' improvements*,* $8.3 million advance payments related to the bareboat charter agreement for the M/V Blueship, $0.8 million payments for investments in equity securities and $0.2 million payments due from related party (United). The 2025 cash outflow was partially offset by the $21.6 million proceeds from sale of the M/V Geniuship. The 2024 cash outflow resulted from $70.7 million payments for vessels acquisitions and improvements, $4.4 million payments due from related party (United), $3.7 million advances for the acquisition of the M/V Meiship and $0.6 million for lease prepayments.

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*Financing Activities*: The 2025 cash inflow resulted mainly from $155.8 million proceeds from long-term debt and other financial liabilities, $0.8 million proceeds from issuance of common stock and proceeds of $0.8 million from other non-current liabilities. The 2025 cash outflow resulted from debt and other financial liabilities repayments of $123.3 million, $23.8 million finance lease payments for the M/V Blueship*,* dividend payments of $9.5 million, and $2.5 million of loan finance fees payments in respect with the loan amendments. The 2024 cash inflow resulted mainly from $120.8 million proceeds from long-term debt and other financial liabilities and $5.8 million proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants. The 2024 cash inflow was partially offset by the $73.0 million long-term debt and other financial liabilities payments, $21.8 million finance lease liabilities payments, $10.8 million dividend payments, $4.8 million for common stock repurchases and $2.6 million financing and stock issuance fees payments.

Please see Item 5.A of our Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025 for a discussion of the year-to-year comparison between 2024 and 2023.

#### Loan Arrangements

#### New Loan Facilities during the year ended December 31, 2025
*February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility*

On February 24, 2025, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Piraeus Bank S.A. ("Piraeus Bank") for a $53.6 million term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the June 2022 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility, which was secured by the M/Vs Worldship and Honorship and (ii) partially financing the acquisition cost of the M/V Meiship*.* The facility was drawn on February 25, 2025. The loan bears interest at term SOFR plus a margin of 2.05% per annum. A sustainability linked margin adjustment mechanism was introduced, whereby the applicable interest margin can be decreased by 0.05% per annum, per vessel based on the achievement of certain emission thresholds. The facility has a five-year term and the repayment schedule comprises 20 quarterly installments of $1.5 million and a final balloon of $24.6 million payable together with the final installment. The Company is required to maintain a corporate leverage ratio (as defined therein) not exceeding 70% until maturity. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 125% until the second anniversary of the drawdown date and 130% thereafter until the maturity of the loan. The borrowers are required to maintain an aggregate minimum liquidity amount of $3.0 million in their operating accounts. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding amount under the facility was $49.2 million.

*December 2025 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility*

On December 12, 2025, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Danish Ship Finance A/S ("DSF") for a $45.3 million term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the October 2022 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility, which was secured by the M/Vs Premiership, Fellowship and Championship, (ii) financing the purchase obligation of the M/V Flagship under the Flagship Cargill Sale and Leaseback and (iii) general corporate purposes. The facility was drawn on December 12, 2025. The loan facility was divided into five tranches. Tranche A, secured by the M/V Fellowship*,* and Tranche B, secured by the M/V Premiership*,* each have a twenty-two-month term and a repayment schedule comprising eight quarterly installments of $0.5 million and a final balloon of $2.1 million payable together with the final installments. Each of Tranche A and Tranche B bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum and each borrower is required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $0.7 million. Tranche C, secured by the M/V Championship*,* has a twenty-eight-month term and a repayment schedule comprising 10 quarterly installments of $0.6 million and a final balloon of $2.9 million payable together with the final installment. Tranche C bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.65% per annum, while the borrower is required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $0.7 million. Tranche D, secured by the M/V Flagship*,* has a five-year term and a repayment schedule comprising 20 quarterly installments of $0.8 million and a final balloon of $1.8 million payable together with the final installment. Tranche D bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.10% per annum, while the borrower is required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $0.8 million. Tranche E, secured by the M/Vs Fellowship, Premiership and Championship*,* has a three-and-a-half-year term and a repayment schedule comprising 14 quarterly installments of $0.5 million. Tranche E bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 1.95% per annum. A sustainability linked margin adjustment mechanism applies to all five tranches, whereby the interest margin can be increased or decreased by 0.05% based on certain emission thresholds. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 133%, at any time when the corporate leverage ratio (as defined therein) is equal to or less than 65%. If the corporate leverage ratio is higher than 65%, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 143%. Finally, the Company is required to maintain a leverage ratio (as defined therein) not exceeding 70% until the maturity of the loan. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding amount under the facility was $45.3 million.

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#### Loan Facilities amended during the year ended December 31, 2025
June 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility

On June 21, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank for a $21.0 million term loan secured by the M/V Dukeship. The loan facility bore interest at SOFR plus a margin of 2.95% per annum and the term is four years. On September 23, 2025, the Company entered into a supplemental agreement to reduce the margin to 2.40% per annum plus term SOFR, with retroactive effect from June 2025. In addition, the Company has the option to pledge cash in the form of time deposits, up to the aggregate amount of the loan outstanding at that time. For the part of the loan equal to the pledged amount, the margin will be reduced to 0.75% per annum for the term of the pledged time deposit, which as per the agreement shall coincide with an interest period of the facility. The repayment schedule comprises four quarterly installments of $1.0 million followed by 12 quarterly installments of $0.5 million and a final balloon of $11.0 million payable together with the sixteenth installment. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security requirement ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 125%. The borrower is required to maintain minimum liquidity of $0.5 million in its operating account. The loan facility was cross collateralized with the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility until it was fully repaid. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding amount under the facility was $12.0 million.

#### Pre-existing Loan Facilities
*October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility*

On October 21, 2024, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank for a $34.0 million term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the December 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, which was secured by the M/V Paroship*,* (ii) financing the purchase option for the M/V Titanship and iii) providing liquidity for working capital purposes. The facility was drawn on October 22, 2024. The loan bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.40% per annum. The Company has the option to pledge cash deposits in the form of time deposit up to the aggregate amount of the loan outstanding at the time. For the part of the loan equal to the pledged amount, the margin will be reduced to 0.75% per annum for the term of the pledged time deposit, which as per the agreement shall coincide with an interest period of the facility. The term of the facility is five years, and the repayment schedule comprises four quarterly installments of $1.2 million, followed by 16 quarterly installments of $0.9 million and a final balloon of $14.8 million payable together with the final installment. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 125%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding amount under the facility was $29.2 million.

#### Loan Facilities repaid during the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
*August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility*

On August 9, 2021, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank for a $44.1 million term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing a pre-existing Alpha Bank loan facility which was secured by the M/Vs Leadership, Squireship and Lordship and (ii) financing the previously unencumbered Friendship. Originally, the loan was divided into two tranches as follows: Tranche A, corresponding to the M/Vs Squireship and Lordship and Tranche B, corresponding to the M/V Friendship. On June 30, 2022, the Company entered into a supplemental agreement to the facility pursuant to which the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility was cross collateralized with the June 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility.

On April 28, 2023, the Company prepaid $8.5 million of Tranche A and $3.5 million of Tranche B using the proceeds from the Village Seven Sale and Leaseback (described below) and as a result all the securities regarding the M/V Lordship were irrevocably and unconditionally released. Following the prepayment of the M/V Lordship, the amortization schedule of the remaining tranches was amended whereby Tranche A was repayable through seven quarterly installments of $0.6 million each and a final balloon of $10.3 million payable together with the final installment and Tranche B was repayable through eight quarterly installments of $0.3 million each and a final balloon of $3.9 million payable together with the final installment. Tranche A bore interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 3.55% per annum and Tranche B bore interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 3.30% per annum. The borrower owning the M/V Squireship was required to maintain an average quarterly minimum free liquidity of $0.5 million, whereas the borrower owning the M/V Friendship was required to maintain $0.5 million at all times.

On March 20, 2025, the Company fully refinanced the outstanding amount of $10.9 million under the Tranche A and $4.4 million under the Tranche B of the facility using the proceeds from the Huarong Squireship Sale and Leaseback and the Huarong Friendship Sale and Leaseback, respectively, and all securities created in favor of Alpha Bank were irrevocably and unconditionally released.

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*Sinopac Loan Facility*

On December 20, 2021, the Company entered into a $15.0 million secured loan facility with Sinopac Capital International (HK) Limited for the purpose of refinancing the outstanding indebtedness of the M/V Geniuship. The facility bore interest at term SOFR plus a margin of 3.50% per annum and was repayable by four quarterly installments of $0.5 million, followed by sixteen quarterly installments of $0.4 million and a balloon installment of $6.7 million payable together with the final installment. On September 10, 2025, in connection with the disposal of the M/V Geniuship, the Company fully prepaid the outstanding loan amount of $9.0 million.

*June 2022 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility*

On June 22, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Piraeus Bank for a $38.0 million sustainability-linked loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the pre-existing Piraeus Bank loan facility, which was secured by the M/V Worldship and (ii) partly financing the acquisition cost of the M/V Honorship. The loan bore interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum and a credit adjustment spread (as defined therein). On November 29, 2024, the Company entered into a second supplemental agreement to (i) extend the maturity to December 24, 2027, (ii) amend the repayment schedule by adding two quarterly installments of $0.8 million, (iii) reduce the pre-existing margin of 3.00% to 2.60% per annum with retroactive effect from June 25, 2024, and (iv) eliminate the credit adjustment spread with retroactive effect from June 25, 2024. The facility was repayable through four quarterly installments of $2.0 million, followed by two quarterly installments of $1.5 million, followed by 16 quarterly installments of $0.8 million and a final balloon of $15.0 million payable together with the final installment. The borrowers were required to maintain an aggregate minimum liquidity amount of $2.0 million in their operating accounts. On February 27, 2025, the Company fully refinanced the outstanding amount of $24.0 million using the proceeds from the February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility and all securities created in favor of Piraeus Bank were irrevocably and unconditionally released.

*October 2022 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility*

On October 10, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with DSF for a $28.0 million term loan for the purpose of refinancing a pre-existing loan facility with UniCredit Bank AG, which was secured by the M/Vs Premiership and Fellowship. The October 2022 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility, initially divided into two equal tranches, bore interest of SOFR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum and had a term of five years. The repayment schedule of each tranche comprised six quarterly installments of $0.8 million followed by fourteen quarterly installments of $0.5 million and a final balloon of $2.1 million payable together with the twentieth installment. Each borrower was required to maintain minimum liquidity of $0.7 million in its retention account.

On April 18, 2023, the Company amended and restated the loan facility with DSF entered in October 2022 to refinance the pre-existing sale and leaseback with Cargill, which was secured by the M/V Championship. The amended and restated facility included a new tranche secured by the M/V Championship, while a sustainability adjustment mechanism was introduced in respect of the underlying interest rate of the facility. The new tranche had a five-year term and the repayment schedule comprised eight quarterly installments of $0.7 million followed by 12 quarterly installments of $0.6 million and a final balloon of $2.9 million payable together with the final installment. The interest rate was 2.65% over 3-month term SOFR per annum, which could be increased or decreased by 0.05% based on certain emission reduction thresholds. For the new tranche secured by the M/V Championship, the borrower was required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $0.7 million.

On December 12, 2025, the Company fully refinanced the outstanding amount of $21.2 million using the proceeds from the December 2025 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility and all securities created in favor of DSF were irrevocably and unconditionally released.

*December 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility*

On December 15, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank for a $16.5 million term loan for the purpose of partly financing the acquisition cost of the M/V Paroship. The interest rate of the facility was equal to 2.90% plus term SOFR per annum. The principal was scheduled to be repaid over a four-year term, through four quarterly installments of $0.5 million, followed by 12 quarterly installments of $0.4 million and a final balloon of $9.6 million payable together with the last installment. The borrower was required to maintain minimum liquidity of $0.5 million in its operating account.

On October 22, 2024, the Company refinanced the facility using the proceeds from the October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility and all securities created in favor of Alpha Bank were irrevocably and unconditionally released.

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#### Other Financial Liabilities: Sale and Leaseback Transactions

#### New Sale and Leaseback Activities during the year ended December 31, 2025
*Huarong Friendship Sale and Leaseback*

On March 13, 2025, the Company entered into a $16.5 million sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Friendship with an affiliate of China Huarong Financial Leasing Co., Ltd ("Huarong") to refinance Tranche B of the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, secured by the M/V Friendship. The agreement became effective on March 20, 2025, upon the delivery of the M/V Friendship to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal amortizes in 20 quarterly installments of $0.4 million along with a purchase obligation of $7.7 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.15% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $15.2 million.

*Huarong Squireship Sale and Leaseback*

On March 13, 2025, the Company entered into a $18.0 million sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Squireship with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance Tranche A of the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, secured by the M/V Squireship. The agreement became effective on March 20, 2025, upon the delivery of the M/V Squireship to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, with a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal amortizes in 20 quarterly installments of $0.5 million followed by a purchase obligation of $8.5 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.15% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $16.6 million.

*Kowa Blueship Sale and Leaseback*

On August 6, 2025, the Company entered into a $22.5 million sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Blueship with Kowa Kaiun Co. Ltd. and T.A.C.K. Shipping S.A. (collectively, "Kowa") for the purpose of financing the purchase option cost of the M/V Blueship. The agreement became effective on August 25, 2025, upon the delivery of the M/V Blueship to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, while Kowa has a put option at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal amortizes in 60 monthly installments paid in advance at $0.3 million, along with the final purchase and put options of $6.4 million payable at the expiry of the bareboat charter. The leaseback agreement bears an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.40% per annum. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $21.2 million.

*Huarong Hellasship Sale and Leaseback*

On December 29, 2025, the Company entered into a $24.7 million sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Hellasship with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance the AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eighty-one-month period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the bareboat agreement. The charterhire principal amortizes in 27 quarterly installments of $0.7 million along with a purchase obligation of $6.6 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.00% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The agreement became effective on January 8, 2026, upon the delivery of the M/V Hellasship to the lessor (Note 16).

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*Huarong Iconship Sale and Leaseback*

On December 29, 2025, the Company entered into a $25.9 million sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Iconship with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance the AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eighty-one-month period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the bareboat agreement. The charterhire principal amortizes in 27 quarterly installments of $0.7 million along with a purchase obligation of $8.4 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.00% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The agreement became effective on January 8, 2026, upon the delivery of the M/V Iconship to the lessor (Note 16).

*Huarong Patriotship Sale and Leaseback*

On December 29, 2025, the Company entered into a $21.9 million sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Patriotship with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance the AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eighty-one-month period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the bareboat agreement. The charterhire principal amortizes in 27 quarterly installments of $0.7 million along with a purchase obligation of $3.3 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.00% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The agreement became effective on January 8, 2026, upon the delivery of the M/V Patriotship to the lessor (Note 16).

#### Existing Sale and Leaseback Activities
*Evahline Sale and Leaseback*

On March 29, 2023, the Company entered into a $19.0 million sale and leaseback agreement with a subsidiary of Evahline Inc. ("Evahline") for the refinancing of a pre-existing sale and leaseback agreement with Hanchen Limited, an affiliate of AVIC. The agreement became effective on April 6, 2023, upon the delivery of the M/V Knightship to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Evahline on a bareboat basis for a six-year period. The financing's applicable interest rate is 3-month term SOFR plus 2.80% per annum. Following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the six-year bareboat period, the ownership of the vessel will be transferred to the Company at no additional cost. The Company is required to maintain a minimum value (as defined therein) of at least 120% of the charterhire principal. The charterhire principal amortizes in 72 consecutive monthly installments paid in advance averaging approximately $0.3 million. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $10.3 million.

*Village Seven Sale and Leaseback*

On April 24, 2023, the Company entered into a $19.0 million sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Lordship with Village Seven Co., Ltd and V7 Fune Inc. (collectively, "Village Seven") to partially refinance the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Village Seven on a bareboat basis for a period of four years and five months. The financing's applicable interest rate is 3-month term SOFR plus 3.00% per annum. Following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company has the option to repurchase the vessel at the price of $7.8 million, which the Company expects to exercise. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal amortizes in 53 consecutive monthly installments paid in advance of approximately $0.2 million. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $12.0 million.

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*Hinode Sale and Leaseback*

On August 29, 2024, the Company entered into a $28.5 million sale and leaseback agreement with Hinode Kaiun Co., Ltd and Sunmarine Maritime S.A. (collectively, "Hinode") for the purpose of financing part of the acquisition cost of the M/V Kaizenship*.* The agreement became effective on October 1, 2024, upon the delivery of the M/V Kaizenship to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Hinode on a bareboat basis for a six-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the sixth year. The charterhire principal amortizes in 72 consecutive monthly installments paid in advance at $0.3 million each, bearing an interest rate of 1-month term SOFR plus 2.50% per annum. Following the fourth anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company has an obligation to purchase the vessel at the price of $8.3 million. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal as of December 31, 2025 was $23.9 million.

#### Sale and Leaseback Activities repaid during the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
*Flagship Cargill Sale and Leaseback*

On May 11, 2021, the Company entered into a $20.5 million sale and leaseback agreement with Cargill International SA ("Cargill") for the purpose of financing part of the acquisition cost of the M/V Flagship. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Cargill on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, with a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The implied average applicable interest rate was equivalent to 2% per annum. The charterhire principal was repayable in 60 monthly installments averaging approximately $0.2 million each along with a purchase obligation of $10.0 million, payable at maturity. The Company had continuous options to buy back the vessel during the whole five-year sale and leaseback period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. Additionally, at the time of repurchase, if the market value of the vessel was greater than certain threshold prices, as set forth in the agreement, the Company would pay to Cargill 15% of the difference between the market price and such threshold prices (the "Asset Upside Amount).

On December 12, 2025, the Company exercised its option to purchase the M/V Flagship for $10.9 million, using the proceeds from the December 2025 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility. A participation liability of $2.2 million was recognized on December 12, 2025, half of which was paid upon the settlement of the sale and leaseback agreement and the remaining half will be applied against the vessel's hire over the next couple of years under the extended time charter with Cargill.

*CMBFL Sale and Leaseback*

On June 22, 2021, the Company entered into sale and leaseback agreements for the M/Vs Hellasship and Patriotship in the total amount of $30.9 million with CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. ("CMBFL") for the purpose of financing the outstanding acquisition price of both vessels. The Company sold and chartered back the vessels from two affiliates of CMBFL on a bareboat basis for a five-year period. The financings bore interest at term SOFR plus a margin of 3.50% per annum. The Company had the option to buy back the vessels from the end of the second year until the end of the fifth year at predetermined prices as defined in the agreement. The charterhire principal was repayable in 20 quarterly installments of $0.8 million each along with the purchase obligation of $15.3 million at maturity.

On June 28, 2024, the facility was refinanced by the AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback and the AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback, while the outstanding charterhire principal of $21.5 million was repaid in full.

#### New Sale and Leaseback Activities after the year ended December 31, 2025
*BOCL Partnership Sale and Leaseback*

On March 2, 2026, the Company entered into a $26.5 million sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of BOC Financial Leasing Corporation Limited ("BOCL") to finance the purchase option cost of the M/V Partnership under the Chugoku Bank Sale and Leaseback. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a six-and-a-half-year period which commenced on March 9, 2026. The charterhire principal amortizes in 26 quarterly installments of $0.8 million, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 1.85% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions.

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BOCL Newbuilding 1 Sale and Leaseback

On March 9, 2026, the Company entered into a $57.8 million sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of BOCL for the purpose of financing the construction cost of the Newbuilding 1 scrubber fitted Newcastlemax vessel. Upon delivery of the vessel from the shipyard, the Company is expected to sell and charter back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eight-year period. Under the agreement, the lessor will provide pre-delivery financing for certain installments under the shipsales contract, with accrued interest payable in arrears on the relevant drawdown amounts. The charterhire principal will amortize in 32 quarterly installments of $0.7 million, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 1.85% per annum. The Company will have continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter. At the end of the bareboat charter period, if the purchase option has not been exercised, the Company will be obligated to pay a Purchase Option Premium (as defined therein) amounting to $10.0 million. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions.

Sale and Leaseback Agreements repaid after the year ended December 31, 2025

AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback

On June 4, 2024, the Company entered into a $19.5 million sale and leaseback agreement with Hao Leo Limited ("Hao Leo"), an affiliate of AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd.("AVIC") to partially refinance the CMBFL Sale and Leaseback, secured by the M/Vs Hellasship and Patriotship. The agreement became effective on June 28, 2024, upon the delivery of the M/V Hellasship to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal was repayable in four quarterly installments of $0.7 million followed by 16 quarterly installments of $0.4 million along with a purchase obligation of $10.5 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, while it bore an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.55% per annum. The installments were paid in advance. The Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period and at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback was $15.5 million.

On January 8, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of $15.5 million using the proceeds from the Huarong Hellasship Sale and Leaseback*.*

AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback

On June 4, 2024, the Company entered into a $21.9 million sale and leaseback agreement with Hao Cancer Limited ("Hao Cancer"), an affiliate of AVIC to partially finance the acquisition of the M/V Iconship. The agreement became effective on June 11, 2024, upon the delivery of the vessel to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal was repayable in four quarterly installments of $0.8 million followed by 16 quarterly installments of $0.5 million along with a purchase obligation of $11.5 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, while it bore an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.55% per annum. The installments were paid in advance. The Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period and at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback was $17.5 million.

On January 8, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of $17.5 million using the proceeds from the Huarong Iconship Sale and Leaseback*.*

*AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback*

On June 4, 2024, the Company entered into a $16.9 million sale and leaseback agreement with Hao Virgo Limited ("Hao Virgo"), an affiliate of AVIC to partially refinance the CMBFL Sale and Leaseback, secured by the M/Vs Hellasship and Patriotship. The agreement became effective on June 28, 2024, upon the delivery of the M/V Patriotship to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal was repayable in four quarterly installments of $0.6 million followed by 16 quarterly installments of $0.3 million along with a purchase obligation of $9.5 million at the expiry of the bareboat charter, while it bore an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.55% per annum. The installments were paid in advance. The Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period and at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback was $13.5 million.

On January 8, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of $13.5 million using the proceeds from the Huarong Patriotship Sale and Leaseback*.*

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Chugoku Bank Sale and Leaseback

On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback transaction with Chugoku Bank, Ltd.("Chugoku") to refinance the prior indebtedness secured by the M/V Partnership. The drawdown of the funds under the sale and leaseback agreement occurred on March 9, 2022. The financing amount was $21.3 million and the interest rate was SOFR plus a margin of 2.90% per annum. The principal was repayable over an eight-year term, through 32 quarterly installments averaging approximately $0.6 million, followed by a purchase option of $2.4 million at the expiration of the bareboat charter. Following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the Chugoku Bank Sale and Leaseback was $12.6 million.

On March 9, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of the Chugoku Bank Sale and Leaseback using the proceeds from the BOCL Partnership Sale and Leaseback*.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Research and development, patents and licenses, etc.

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. Trend Information

Our results of operations depend primarily on the charter rates earned by our vessels. The widely accepted benchmark of charter market in the dry bulk industry is the Baltic Dry Index, or the BDI. Over the course of 2025, the BDI registered a low of 715 on January 30, 2025 and a high of 2,845 on December 3, 2025.

The historic performance of the BDI has been characterized by high volatility driven by changes in supply and demand for vessels. Over an extended period of time in recent years, the growth in the size of the dry bulk fleet has outpaced growth in vessel demand. Specifically, in the period from 2010 to 2024, the size of the fleet in terms of deadweight tons grew by an annual average of about 5.0% while the corresponding growth in demand for dry bulk carriers grew by 3.0%, resulting in a drop of about 50% in the value of the BDI over the period.

In 2025, the total size of the dry bulk fleet rose by about 3.0%, compared to demand growth of 2.2%. According to tentative projections, the total size of the dry bulk fleet is expected to rise by about 3.6% in 2026, compared to expected demand growth of 1.8%.

Capesize dry bulk vessels primarily transport iron ore and coal, with bauxite gaining a larger share year by year. China is a major player in the global iron ore market, importing more than 70% of seaborne iron ore. Australia and Brazil dominate exports, accounting for nearly 80% of global iron ore exports combined. Since 2000, the growth in China's iron ore and coal imports has significantly influenced the dry bulk market, though, this trend has slowed since 2015. On the bauxite front, China's bauxite imports are playing an increasingly vital role in Capesize markets. Infrastructure improvements in West Africa, led by Guinea, are expected to further boost bauxite trade, while, the giant Simandou iron ore project is anticipated to significantly increase iron ore exports from the region.

The significant geopolitical developments, with most notable the ongoing tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, including the war between the United States and Israel, and Iran, along with escalating tariff disputes, have to a certain extent disrupted dry bulk seaborne trade, affecting global shipping routes, freight rates, and maritime security. Further to the direct impact on seaborne trade, these events affected the seaborne trade through their impact, realized or expected, on economic activity and inflation.

While the ongoing war in Ukraine, especially at its first stages, heightened economic uncertainty, it has had minimal impact on the dry bulk market so far. Initially, the effect ranged from neutral to positive, with shifts in ton-mile demand supporting the market. Our operations have not been materially affected, as our vessels do not currently operate in Russian or Ukrainian ports, and our suppliers and service providers have not faced restrictions or disruptions in their activities. We do not anticipate significant impacts in the future. Meanwhile, the Israel–Hamas conflict and subsequent missile attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea have led vessels to divert via the Cape of Good Hope, which had a modestly positive impact on the dry bulk market by reducing supply. While the cease-fire declared on January 15, 2025 eased tensions in the region, attacks resumed in March 2025 and the future direction of the conflict remains highly uncertain and may continue to pose a significant safety hazard for vessels transiting the Red Sea. More recently, the escalation of hostilities in 2025 and 2026, including the war between the United States, and Israel, and Iran, has further increased uncertainty regarding the safety of key maritime chokepoints, including the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, evolving trade policies and the potential implementation of additional trade tariffs by the United States and other countries may pose risks for dry bulk vessels. The administration's proposed tariffs, including a 20% tariff on Chinese products, could lead to higher import costs and trade imbalances. These tariffs may affect shipping volumes, routes, and demand patterns, potentially impacting the dry bulk market. We may need to adjust our operational strategies to navigate these changes.

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As all of our fleet is employed on index-linked charter contracts, and two of them earn a daily hire of a fixed floor rate plus a profit-sharing scheme based on the BCI index rate, we will be exposed to any near-term volatility in the charter market, to the extent that we have not hedged the index-linked earnings through forward freight agreements. We believe we have structured our capital expenditure requirements, debt commitments and liquidity resources in a way that will provide us with financial flexibility (see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - B. Liquidity and Capital Resources" for more information).

#### Important Measures and Definitions for Analyzing Results of Operations
We use a variety of financial and operational terms and concepts. These include the following:

***Ownership days.*** Ownership days are the total number of calendar days in a period during which we owned or chartered in on bareboat basis each vessel in our fleet. 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 recorded during that period. Our calculation of Ownership Days may not be comparable to that reported by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

***Available days.*** Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of repair days that our vessels are off-hire due to major repairs, dry-dockings, lay-up or special or intermediate surveys, which are the repair days. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels are available to generate revenues. Our calculation of Available Days may not be comparable to that reported by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

***Operating days.*** Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of off-hire days that our vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen circumstances, which are the off-hire days. Operating days include the idle days that our vessels are in ballast voyages without having fixed their next employment. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels could actually generate revenues. Our calculation of Operating Days may not be comparable to that reported by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

***Fleet utilization.*** Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that our vessels were generating revenues and is determined by dividing operating days by ownership days for the relevant period. Fleet Utilization is used to measure a company's ability to efficiently find suitable employment for its vessels and minimize the number of days that its vessels are off-hire for unforeseen events. We believe it provides additional meaningful information and assists management in making decisions regarding areas where we may be able to improve efficiency and increase revenue and because we believe that it provides useful information to investors regarding the efficiency of our operations.

***Off-hire.*** The period a vessel is not being chartered or is unable to perform the services for which it is required under a charter.

***Dry-docking.*** We periodically dry-dock each of our vessels for inspection, repairs and maintenance and any modifications to comply with industry certification or governmental requirements.

***Time charter.*** A time charter is a contract for the use of a vessel for a specific period of time (period time charter) or for a specific voyage (trip time charter) during which the charterer pays substantially all of the voyage expenses, including port charges, bunker expenses, canal charges and other commissions. The vessel owner pays the vessel operating expenses, which include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores and spares, lubricants, insurance, maintenance and repairs. The vessel owner is also responsible for each vessel's dry-docking and intermediate and special survey costs. Time charter rates are usually index linked during the term of the charter. Prevailing time charter rates do fluctuate on a seasonal and year-to-year basis and may be substantially higher or lower from a prior time charter agreement when the subject vessel is seeking to renew the time charter agreement with the existing charterer or enter into a new time charter agreement with another charterer. Fluctuations in time charter rates are influenced by changes in spot charter rates.

***Bareboat charter.*** A bareboat charter is generally a contract pursuant to which a vessel owner provides its vessel to a charterer for a fixed period of time at a specified daily rate. Under a bareboat charter, the charterer assumes responsibility for all voyage and vessel operating expenses and risk of operation.

***Voyage charter.*** A voyage charter is generally a contract to carry a specific cargo from a load port to a discharge port for an agreed-upon total amount. Under voyage charters, voyage expenses, such as port charges, bunker expenses, canal charges and other commissions, are paid by the vessel owner, who also pays vessel operating expenses.

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***TCE.*** Time charter equivalent, or TCE, rate is defined as our net revenue less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of our operating days during the period. Voyage expenses include port charges, bunker expenses, canal charges and other commissions.

***Daily Vessel Operating Expenses.*** Daily Vessel Operating Expenses are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses less pre-delivery expenses by ownership days for the relevant time periods. Vessel operating expenses include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricants, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Vessel operating expenses before pre-delivery expenses exclude one-time pre-delivery and pre-joining expenses associated with initial crew manning and supply of stores of Company's vessels upon delivery.

#### Performance Indicators
The figures shown below are non-GAAP statistical ratios used by management to measure performance of our vessels. For the "Fleet Data" figures, there are no comparable U.S. GAAP measures.

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
| **Fleet Data:** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Fleet Data:** |  |  |  |
| Ownership days | 7440 | 6518 | 6008 |
| Available days(1) | 7202 | 6485 | 6008 |
| Operating days(2) | 7164 | 6447 | 5953 |
| Fleet utilization | 96.3% | 98.9% | 99.1% |
| **Average Daily Results:** |  |  |  |
| TCE rate(3) | $20937 | $25063 | $17501 |
| Daily Vessel Operating Expenses(4) | $7127 | $6976 | $6879 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) During the year ended December 31, 2025, we had incurred 238 off-hire days for scheduled dry-dockings. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we had incurred 33 off-hire days for scheduled
 dry-dockings and ballast water treatment installation for our vessels.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) During the year ended December 31, 2025, we had incurred 38 off-hire days due to unforeseen circumstances. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we had incurred 38 off-hire days due to unforeseen
 circumstances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) We include TCE rate, which is not a recognized measure under U.S. GAAP measure, as we believe it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with net revenues from vessels, the most
 directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure and because it assists our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessel and because we believe that it provides useful information to investors regarding our
 financial performance. Our calculation of TCE rate may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The following table reconciles our net revenues from vessels to TCE rate.

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
| *(In thousands of US Dollars, except operating days and TCE rate)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net revenues from vessels | $155519 | $164881 | $107036 |
| Voyage expenses | (5524) | (3297) | (2851) |
| Time charter equivalent revenues | $149995 | $161584 | $104185 |
| *Operating days* | *7164* | *6447* | *5953* |
| Daily time charter equivalent rate | $20937 | $25063 | $17501 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) We include Daily Vessel Operating Expenses, which is a non GAAP metric, as we believe it provides additional meaningful information and assists management in making decisions regarding the deployment
 and the use of our vessels and because we believe that it provides useful information to investors regarding our financial performance. Our calculation of Daily Vessel Operating Expenses may not be comparable to that reported by other
 companies. The following table reconciles our vessels operating expenses to Daily Vessel Operating Expenses.

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| *(In thousands of US Dollars, except ownership days and Daily Vessel Operating Expenses)* | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Vessel operating expenses | $53785 | $46985 | $42260 |
| Pre-delivery expenses | (761) | (1515) | (933) |
| Vessel operating expenses before pre-delivery expenses | 53024 | 45470 | 41327 |
| *Ownership days* | *7440* | *6518* | *6008* |
| Daily Vessel Operating Expenses | $7127 | $6976 | $6879 |

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Please also see "–B. Liquidity and Capital Resources."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E. **Critical Accounting Estimates** 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of those financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

Critical accounting estimates are those that reflect significant judgments of uncertainties and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We have described below what we believe is our most critical accounting estimate, because it generally involves a comparatively higher degree of judgment in its application. For a description of all our significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to our annual audited financial statements included in this annual report.

#### Impairment of long-lived assets (Vessels)
The Company's long-lived assets are comprised of owned vessels and vessels financed under sale and leaseback agreements. Reference to vessels for purposes of this discussion refers to both owned vessels and vessels financed under sale and leaseback agreements. We review our vessels for impairment whenever there are relevant events or changes in circumstances, such as prevailing market conditions, obsolescence or damage to the asset, business plans to dispose a vessel earlier than the end of its useful life and other business plans, indicate that the carrying amount of the assets, plus any unamortized dry-docking costs, may not be recoverable. The volatile market conditions in the dry bulk market with decreased charter rates and decreased vessel market values are conditions we consider to be indicators of a potential impairment for our vessels. In the event the independent fair market value of a vessel is lower than its carrying value, we determine undiscounted projected operating cash flows for such vessel and compare it to the vessel's carrying value, plus any unamortized dry-docking costs. When the undiscounted projected operating cash flows expected to be generated by the use of the vessel and/or its eventual disposition are less than its carrying value, plus any unamortized dry-docking costs, we impair the carrying amount of the vessel. Measurement of the impairment loss is determined by the Company based on the fair value of the asset as determined by independent valuators and use of available market data. The undiscounted projected operating cash inflows are determined by considering the estimated future charter rate for the first calendar year, using the average of two published third party estimates and for the period thereafter up to the end of the estimated useful life of the vessel the average 10-year historical daily charter earnings of similar size vessels excluding the outliers, published by a third party, adjusted for estimated commissions, expected off hires due to scheduled vessels' maintenance and estimated unexpected off hires. In addition, an estimate of additional daily revenue for the scrubber-fitted vessels is also included, reflecting additional compensation from charterers that the Company earns due to the fuel cost savings that these vessels provide. The undiscounted projected operating cash outflows are determined by applying various assumptions regarding vessel operating expenses, management fees and scheduled vessels' maintenance.

Our assessment concluded that no impairment loss should be recorded as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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#### Our Fleet – Illustrative Comparison of Possible Excess of Carrying Value Over Estimated Charter-Free Market Value of Certain Vessels
Historically, the market values of vessels have experienced volatility, which from time to time may be substantial. As a result, the charter-free market value of certain of our vessels may have declined below those vessels' carrying value, even though we would not impair those vessels' carrying value under our accounting impairment policy. The table set forth below indicates (i) the carrying value of each of our vessels as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and (ii) which of our vessels we believe had a basic market value below their carrying value. The carrying value includes, as applicable, vessel costs, plus any unamortized deferred dry-docking costs. This aggregate difference between the carrying value of these vessels and their market value of $0.2 million and $2.6 million, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, represents the amount by which we believe we would have had to reduce our net income if we sold all of such vessels, on industry standard terms, in cash transactions, and to a willing buyer where we are not under any compulsion to sell, and where the buyer was not under any compulsion to buy as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For purposes of this calculation, we assumed that the vessels would be sold at a price that reflected our estimate of their charter-free market values as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Our estimates of charter-free market value assume that our vessels were all in good and seaworthy condition without need for repair and if inspected would be certified in class without notations of any kind. Our estimates are based on information available from various industry sources, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reports by industry analysts and data providers that focus on our industry and related dynamics affecting vessel values;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• news and industry reports of similar vessel sales;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• offers that we may have received from potential purchasers of our vessels; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• vessel sale prices and values of which we are aware through both formal and informal communications with shipowners, shipbrokers, industry analysts and various other shipping industry participants and
 observers.

As we obtain information from various industry and other sources, our estimates of basic market value are inherently uncertain. In addition, vessel values are highly volatile; as such, our estimates may not be indicative of the current or future basic market value of our vessels or prices that we could achieve if we were to sell them.

**Carrying Value plus any unamortized dry-docking costs as of**<br>

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|  **Vessel** | **Year Built** | **Dwt** | **December 31, 2025**<br> **(in millions of U.S. dollars)** | **December 31, 2024**<br> **(in millions of U.S. dollars)** |
|  *Titanship* | 2011 | 207855 | 26.6 | 28.2 |
|  *Meiship* | 2013 | 207851 | 35.3 | - |
|  *Patriotship* | 2010 | 181709 | 21.1 | 21.9 |
|  *Dukeship* | 2010 | 181453 | 27.9 | 28.4 |
|  *Worldship* | 2012 | 181415 | 26.9 | 28.3 |
|  *Paroship* | 2012 | 181415 | 27.7 | 27.8 |
|  *Kaizenship* | 2012 | 181396 | 35.0 | 35.1<br> \* |
|  *Iconship* | 2013 | 181392 | 31.0 | 32.7 |
|  *Hellasship* | 2012 | 181325 | 22.8 | 24.3 |
|  *Honorship* | 2010 | 180242 | 29.2 | 29.3 |
|  *Fellowship* | 2010 | 179701 | 21.6 | 22.6 |
|  *Championship* | 2011 | 179238 | 28.8 | 30.7 |
|  *Partnership* | 2012 | 179213 | 25.4 | 27.1 |
|  *Knightship* | 2010 | 178978 | 19.5 | 18.5 |
|  *Lordship* | 2010 | 178838 | 18.9 | 20.8 |
|  *Friendship* | 2009 | 176952 | 19.5 | 21.1 |
|  *Blueship* | 2011 | 178459 | 32.2<br> \* | - |
|  *Flagship* | 2013 | 176387 | 23.2 | 24.9 |
|  *Geniuship* | 2010 | 170057 | - | 19.4 |
|  *Premiership* | 2010 | 170024 | 23.6 | 22.6 |
|  *Squireship* | 2010 | 170018 | 26.0 | 25.3 |
|  **TOTAL** |  |  | 522.2 | 489.0 |

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\* Indicates dry bulk carrier vessels for which we believe, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, the basic charter-free market value was lower than the vessel's carrying value plus any unamortized dry-docking costs.

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As presented in Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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|  | **December 31,**<br> **2025**<br> **(in millions of U.S. dollars)** | **December 31,**<br> **2024**<br> **(in millions of U.S. dollars)** |
| Vessels, net | 506.5 | 484.5 |
| Deferred dry-docking charges, non-current | 15.7 | 4.5 |
| Total | 522.2 | 489.0 |

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We refer you to the risk factor entitled "The market values of our vessels may decrease, which could limit the amount of funds that we can borrow or trigger certain financial covenants under our loan agreements and other financing agreements, and we may incur an impairment or, if we sell vessels following a decline in their market value, a loss."

Although we believe that the assumptions used to evaluate potential asset impairment are based on historical trends and are reasonable and appropriate, such assumptions are highly subjective. There can be no assurance as to how charter rates and vessel values will fluctuate in the future. Charter rates may, from time to time throughout our vessels' lives, remain for a considerable period of time at depressed levels which could adversely affect our revenue and profitability, and future assessments of vessel impairment. To minimize such subjectivity, our analysis for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 also involved sensitivity analysis to the model input we believe is more important and likely to change. In particular, in terms of our estimates for the time charter equivalent for the unfixed period, we use a combination of one-year charter rates estimate and the average of the trailing 10-year historical charter rates, excluding outliers. Although the trailing 10-year historical charter rates, excluding the outliers, cover at least a full business cycle, we sensitized our model with regards to long-term historical charter rate assumptions for the unfixed period beyond the first year. The impairment test that we conduct, when required, is most sensitive to variances in future time charter rates. Our sensitivity analysis revealed that, to the extent that going forward the 10-year historical charter rates, excluding the outliers, would not decline by more than 12% for Capesize vessels, we would not be required to recognize impairment. For the year ended December 31, 2025, indicators of impairment existed for one of our vessels as their carrying value plus any unamortized dry-docking costs was higher than its market value. The carrying value of the one vessel plus any unamortized dry-docking costs for which impairment indicators existed as at December 31, 2025, was $32.2 million.

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| **ITEM 6.** | **DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Directors and Senior Management

Our board of directors consists of five directorships divided into three classes. Set forth below are the names, ages and positions of our current directors and executive officers. Members of our board of directors are elected annually on a staggered basis, and each director elected holds office for a three-year term. Officers are elected from time to time by vote of our board of directors and hold office until a successor is elected. The business address of each of our directors and executive officers listed below is 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece.

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|  **Name** | **Age** | **Position** | **Director Class** |
|  Stamatios Tsantanis | 54 | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Director | A (term expires in 2028) |
|  Stavros Gyftakis | 47 | Chief Financial Officer |  |
|  Christina Anagnostara | 55 | Director\* | B (term expires in 2026) |
|  Elias Culucundis | 83 | Director\* | A (term expires in 2028) |
|  Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos | 79 | Director\* | C (term expires in 2027) |
|  Ioannis Kartsonas | 54 | Director\* | C (term expires in 2027) |

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Biographical information with respect to each of our directors and our executive officers is set forth below.

***Stamatios Tsantanis*** has served as a member of our board of directors and our Chief Executive Officer since October 1, 2012. Under his leadership, the Company has grown into a prominent Capesize dry bulk shipping company with a cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3.6 million dwt. He has also served as Chairman of our board of directors since October 1, 2013 and previously served as our Interim Chief Financial Officer from November 1, 2013 until October 2, 2018. Mr. Tsantanis is also the founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of United, an international shipping company with a cargo carrying capacity of approximately 0.6 million dwt. Mr. Tsantanis has been actively involved in the shipping and finance industry since 1998 and has held senior management positions in prominent private and public shipping companies, as well as financial institutions. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Shipping Trade and Finance from Bayes Business School of City University of London and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Shipping Economics from the University of Piraeus. Mr. Tsantanis also serves in the board of directors of Breakwave Advisors LLC, the commodity trading advisor for the Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (NYSE: BDRY) and the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (NYSE: BWET) and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Mr. Tsantanis is a frequent speaker at major shipping conferences worldwide and also a regular guest lecturer at leading international academic institutions in the maritime sector.

***Stavros Gyftakis*** has served as our Chief Financial Officer since 2018, previously served as Finance Director since November 2017 and he has been instrumental in the Company's capital raising, debt financing and refinancing activities since 2017. Mr. Gyftakis is also the Chief Financial Officer and a director in the board of directors of United. He has more than 20 years of experience in banking and corporate finance with focus on the shipping sector. Mr. Gyftakis has held key positions across a broad shipping finance spectrum, including asset backed lending, debt and corporate restructurings, risk management, financial leasing and loan syndications. Before joining the Company, he was a Senior Vice President in the Greek shipping finance desk at DVB Bank SE. Mr. Gyftakis received his Master of Science (MSc) in Shipping Trade and Finance from Bayes Business School (formerly known as Cass Business School) in London with Distinction. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Business Mathematics, awarded with Honors, from the Athens University of Economics and Business and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

***Christina Anagnostara*** has been a member of our board of directors since December 2008 and she is a member of the Company's Sustainability Committee. She has served as our Chief Financial Officer from November 17, 2008 until October 31, 2013. Since June 2022, Ms. Anagnostara is also a director on the board of directors of United. She has more than 27 years of maritime and international business experience in the areas of finance, banking, capital markets, consulting, accounting and audit. Before joining the Company, she served in executive and board positions of publicly listed companies in the maritime industry and she was responsible for the financial, capital raising and accounting functions. Since 2017 she has been a Managing Director in the Investment Banking Division of AXIA Ventures Group, which is a member of Alpha Bank Group as of December 16, 2025, and between 2014 and 2017 she provided advisory services to corporate clients involved in all aspects of the maritime industry. From 2006 to 2008, she served as the Chief Financial Officer and member of the board of directors of Global Oceanic Carriers Ltd, a dry bulk shipping company listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Between 1999 and 2006, she was a senior management consultant of the Geneva-based EFG Group. Prior to EFG Group, she worked for Eurobank EFG and Ernst & Young. Ms. Anagnostara has studied Economics in Athens and is a Certified Chartered Accountant.

***Elias Culucundis*** has been a member of our board of directors since our inception, he is the Chairman and a member of the Company's Compensation and Nominating Committees and a member of the Company's Audit Committee. Since 1999, Mr. Culucundis has been the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Equity Shipping Company Ltd., a company specializing in starting, managing and operating commercial and technical shipping projects. Additionally, from 1996 to 2000, he was a Director of Kassian Maritime Shipping Agency Ltd., a vessel management company operating a fleet of ten bulk carriers. During this time, Mr. Culucundis was also a Director of Point Clear Navigation Agency Ltd, a marine project company. From 1981 to 1995, Mr. Culucundis was a Director of Kassos Maritime Enterprises Ltd., a company engaged in vessel management. While at Kassos, he was initially a technical Director and eventually ascended to the position of Chief Executive Officer, overseeing a large fleet of Panamax, Aframax and VLCC tankers, as well as overseeing new vessel building contracts, specifications and the construction of newbuilding vessels. From 1971 to 1980, Mr. Culucundis was a Director and the Chief Executive Officer of Off Shore Consultants Inc. and Naval Engineering Dynamics Ltd. In Off Shore Consultants Inc. he worked in Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel, or FPSO, design and construction and was responsible for the technical and commercial supervision of a pentagon-type drilling rig utilized by Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Seven FPSOs were designed and constructed that were subsequently utilized by Pertamina, ARCO, Total and Elf-Aquitaine. Naval Engineering Dynamics Ltd. was responsible for purchasing, re-building and operating vessels that had suffered major damage. From 1966 to 1971, Mr. Culucundis was employed as a Naval Architect for A.G. Pappadakis Co. Ltd., London, responsible for tanker and bulk carrier new buildings and supervising the technical operation of their fleet. He is a graduate of Kings College, Durham University, Great Britain, with a degree in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding. He is a member of the Hellenic National Committee of American Bureau of Shipping and he served in the Council of the Union of Greek Shipowners. Mr. Culucundis is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects and a Chartered Engineer.

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***Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos*** has been a member of our board of directors since May 2009 and he is also the Chairman and a member of the Audit Committee and a member of the Company's Compensation and Nominating Committees. Mr. Anagnostopoulos has over 51 years of experience in Shipping, Ship finance and Bank Management. Mr. Anagnostopoulos obtained his BSc degree at the Athens University of Economics and Business. His career began in the 1970's as Assistant Lecturer at the same University followed by four years with the Onassis Shipping Group in Monaco. Mr. Anagnostopoulos also held various posts at the National Investment Bank of Industrial Development (ETEBA), Continental Illinois National Bank of Chicago, the Greyhound Corporation, and with ABN AMRO, where he spent nearly two decades with the bank, holding the positions of Senior Vice-President and Head of Shipping. From 2010 to 2024 he was a Board Member in the Aegean Baltic Bank. Since then, he remains an advisor to Aegean Baltic Bank's management. In September 2023 he was elected Board Member of the NYSE-listed Dynagas LNG Partners LP. Mr. Anagnostopoulos has been a speaker and panelist in various shipping conferences in Europe, and a regular guest lecturer at the Bayes Business School (formerly known as Cass Business School) of City University in London, the Athens University of Economics and Business and the ALBA Graduate Business School. He is a member (and ex-vice chairman) of the Association of Banking and Financial Executives of Greek Shipping and an Associate Member of the Institute of Energy of South East Europe. In 2008 he was named by the Lloyd's Organization as Shipping Financier of the Year.

***Ioannis Kartsonas*** has been a member of our board of directors since May 2017 and he is the Chairman and a member of the Company's Sustainability Committee. Mr. Kartsonas has also been a member of the board of directors of United since June 2022 and he is the Principal and Managing Partner of Breakwave Advisors LLC, the Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) for the Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (NYSE: BDRY) and the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (NYSE: BWET). Mr. Kartsonas has been actively involved in finance and commodities trading since 2000. From 2011 to 2017, he was a Senior Portfolio Manager at Carlyle Commodity Management, a commodity-focused investment firm based in New York and part of the Carlyle Group, being responsible for the firm's shipping and freight investments. During his tenure, he managed one of the largest freight futures funds globally. Prior to this role, Mr. Kartsonas was a Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager at Sea Advisors Fund, an investment fund focused in shipping. From 2004 to 2009, he was the leading Transportation Analyst at Citi Investment Research covering the broader transportation space, including the shipping industry. Prior to that, he was an Equity Analyst focusing on shipping and energy for Standard & Poor's Investment Research. Mr. Kartsonas holds an MBA in Finance from the Simon School of Business, University of Rochester.

No family relationships exist among any of the directors and executive officers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Compensation

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company paid its executive officers and directors aggregate compensation of $2.3 million. The Company's executive officers are employed pursuant to employment and consulting contracts. We do not have a retirement plan for our officers or directors.

Each member of the Company's board of directors received a fee of $0.1 million in 2025. The aggregate director fees paid by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 totaled $0.5 million, $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

On January 12, 2011 our board of directors adopted the Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, or the Plan. On March 27, 2024, the Plan, as previously amended, was amended and restated to increase the aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 550,000 shares. On March 12, 2025, the Plan was further amended and restated to increase the aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 600,000 shares. On March 6, 2026, the Plan was further amended and restated to increase the aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 600,000 shares. The Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of our board of directors. Under the Plan, our officers, key employees, directors, consultants and service providers may be granted incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, restricted stock units, and unrestricted stock at the discretion of our Compensation Committee. Any awards granted under the Plan that are subject to vesting are conditioned upon the recipient's continued service as an employee or a director of the Company, through the applicable vesting date.

On March 27, 2024, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 502,500 restricted shares of common stock pursuant to the Plan, of which 285,000 shares were granted to the non-executive members of the board of directors and to the executive officers and 217,500 shares were granted to certain of the Company's non-executive employees and to the sole director of the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee. The fair value of each share on the grant date was $8.42. Of the total restricted shares issued, 107,250 shares vested on the date of the issuance, March 27, 2024, 142,150 shares vested on September 27, 2024, taking into consideration 1,100 forfeited shares, 108,000 shares vested on March 27, 2025 and 144,000 shares vested on September 26, 2025.

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On March 12, 2025, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 528,200 restricted shares of common stock pursuant to the Plan, of which 311,500 shares were granted to the non-executive members of the board of directors and to the executive officers and 216,700 shares were granted to certain of the Company's non-executive employees and to the sole director of the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee. The fair value of each share on the grant date was $7.35. Of the total restricted shares issued, 125,300 shares vested on the date of the issuance, March 12, 2025, 160,000 shares vested on September 12, 2025, 104,100 shares vested on March 12, 2026 and 138,800 shares will vest on September 14, 2026.

On March 6, 2026, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 554,100 restricted shares of common stock pursuant to the Plan, of which 313,500 shares were granted to the non-executive members of the board of directors and to the executive officers and 240,600 shares were granted to certain of the Company's non-executive employees and to the sole director of the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee. The fair value of each share on the grant date was $13.28. Of the total restricted shares issued, 132,650 shares vested on the date of the issuance, March 6, 2026, 168,750 shares will vest on September 7, 2026, 108,300 shares will vest on March 8, 2027 and 144,400 shares will vest on September 8, 2027.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Board Practices

Our directors do not have service contracts and do not receive any benefits upon termination of their directorships. Our board of directors has an audit committee, a compensation committee, a nominating committee and a sustainability committee. Our board of directors has adopted a charter for each of these committees.

#### Audit Committee
Our audit committee consists of Messrs. Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos and Elias Culucundis. Our board of directors has determined that the members of the audit committee meet the applicable independence requirements of the Commission and the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos is an "Audit Committee Financial Expert" under the Commission's rules and the corporate governance rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

The audit committee has powers and performs the functions customarily performed by such a committee (including those required of such a committee by Nasdaq and the Commission). The audit committee is responsible for selecting and meeting with our independent registered public accounting firm regarding, among other matters, audits and the adequacy of our accounting and control systems.

#### Compensation Committee
Our compensation committee consists of Messrs. Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos and Elias Culucundis, each of whom is an independent director. The compensation committee reviews and approves the compensation of our executive officers.

#### Nominating Committee
Our nominating committee consists of Messrs. Elias Culucundis and Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos, each of whom is an independent director. The nominating committee is responsible for recommending to the board of directors candidates for election.

#### Sustainability Committee
Our sustainability committee was established on December 19, 2022 and it consists of Mr. Ioannis Kartsonas and Ms. Christina Anagnostara, each of whom is an independent director. The sustainability committee promotes sustainability practices, guides, assists and supervises the Company in developing, articulating, and continuing to evolve, sustainability policies for the Company comprising environmental, social and governance matters. Additionally, it assesses the Company's sustainability key risks and opportunities in relation to climate and environmental, social and governance aspects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. Employees

As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, we had two executive officers, Mr. Stamatios Tsantanis and Mr. Stavros Gyftakis, and we employed Ms. Theodora Mitropetrou, our general counsel. In addition, as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, we employed a support staff consisting of 96, 93 and 81 employees, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E. Share Ownership

The common shares beneficially owned by our directors and executive officers are disclosed below in "Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F. Disclosure of registrant's action to recover erroneously awarded compensation

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Major Shareholders

The following table sets out information as of the date of this annual report regarding the beneficial ownership of our common shares by (i) the owners of five percent or more of our outstanding common shares and (ii) our directors and executive officers. The beneficial ownership information set forth in the table below is based on beneficial ownership reports furnished to the Commission or information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common shares delivered to us. To the best of our knowledge, except as disclosed in the table below or with respect to our directors and executive officers, we are not controlled, directly or indirectly, by another corporation, by any foreign government or by any other natural or legal persons. All of our shareholders, including the shareholders listed in this table, are entitled to one vote for each common share held.

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|  **Identity of Person or Group** | **Number of Shares Owned** | **Percent of Class <sup>(1)</sup>** |
|  Stamatios Tsantanis <sup>(2)</sup> | 2,084,403 Common Shares | 9.6% |
|  Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos <sup>(3)</sup> | 2,763,596 Common Shares | 12.8% |
|  George Economou <sup>(4)</sup> | 1,848,534 Common Shares | 8.5% |
|  Stavros Gyftakis | 240,045 Common Shares | 1.1% |
|  Christina Anagnostara | 193,239 Common Shares | 0.9% |
|  Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos | 73,333 Common Shares | 0.3% |
|  Elias Culucundis | 72,800 Common Shares | 0.3% |
|  Ioannis Kartsonas | 45,422 Common Shares | 0.2% |
|  Directors and executive officers as a group (6 individuals) | 2,709,242 Common Shares | 12.5% |
|  Stamatios Tsantanis <sup>(2)</sup> | 20,000 Series B Preferred Shares | 100% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Calculation of percent of class beneficially owned by each such person is based on 21,668,198 common shares outstanding as of March 27, 2026 and any additional shares that such person may be deemed to
 beneficially own in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) In our annual reports for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Stamatios Tsantanis was reported to beneficially own 9.1% and 7.9%, respectively, of our then outstanding common shares. In
 addition, Mr. Tsantanis beneficially owns 20,000 Series B Preferred Shares, constituting 100% of our issued and outstanding Series B Preferred Shares, which were issued on December 10, 2021, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement
 between us and Stamatios Tsantanis. Through his ownership of common shares and Series B Preferred Shares, Stamatios Tsantanis controls 49.99% of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock. For a description of the Series B
 Preferred Shares, see "Description of Securities" filed as Exhibit 2.6 hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) This information is derived from an Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G jointly filed with the Commission on August 4, 2025 by Longshaw Maritime Investments S.A. and Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos. Based on
 this filing, Longshaw Maritime Investments S.A. and Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos each have beneficial ownership of all shares indicated in the table above. Based on this filing, Longshaw Maritime Investments S.A. is a Marshall
 Islands corporation controlled by Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos. In our annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024, Longshaw Maritime Investments S.A. and Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos were jointly reported to beneficially
 own 10.6% of our then outstanding common shares and in our annual report for the year ended December 31, 2023, Longshaw Maritime Investments S.A. and Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos were jointly reported to beneficially own 6.2% of our
 then outstanding common shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) This information is derived from an Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D jointly filed with the Commission on March 16, 2026 by Sphinx Investment Corp., Maryport Navigation Corp. and George Economou. Based
 on this filing, Sphinx Investment Corp., Maryport Navigation Corp. and George Economou each have beneficial ownership of all shares indicated in the table above. Based on this filing, Sphinx Investment Corp. is a Marshall Islands
 corporation wholly-owned by Maryport Navigation Corp., which is a Liberian corporation controlled by George Economou. In our annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024, Sphinx Investment Corp., Maryport Navigation Corp. and
 George Economou were jointly reported to beneficially own 8.9% of our then outstanding common shares and in our annual report for the year ended December 31, 2023, Sphinx Investment Corp., Maryport Navigation Corp. and George Economou
 were jointly reported to beneficially own 9.1% of our then outstanding common shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Related Party Transactions

#### United Spin-Off
On January 20, 2022, United was incorporated by us, under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to subsequently serve as the holding company of Sea Glorius Shipping Co, the vessel-owning subsidiary of the M/V Gloriuship that was contributed to United by us in connection with the Spin-Off. Additionally, in connection with the Spin-Off, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stamatios Tsantanis, received 40,000 Series B Preferred Shares, while 5,000 Series C Preferred Shares were issued to us in exchange for $5.0 million working capital contribution. Following the Spin-Off, we and United became independent publicly traded companies. The Spin-Off was pro rata to our shareholders, including holders of our outstanding common shares and Series B preferred shares, so that such holders maintained the same proportionate interest in us and in United both immediately before and immediately after the Spin-Off.

#### United Right of First Refusal/Offer
Prior to the consummation of the Spin-Off, we entered into a right of first refusal agreement with United pursuant to which we have a right of first refusal with respect to any opportunity available to United to sell, acquire or charter-in any Capesize vessel as well as with respect to chartering opportunities, other than short-term charters with a term of 13 months or less, available to United for Capesize vessels. In addition, United has a right of first offer with respect to any vessel sales by us. The sales of M/V Goodship and M/V Tradership, as well as the bareboat charter-out of the M/V Dukeship and the sale of the M/V Squireship (which is expected to take place by mid-June 2026) to United were agreed and made pursuant to the right of first refusal agreement.

#### Loan Facility Agreement
On April 25, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement to provide a $2.0 million short-term loan facility to United. The facility bore interest of 10.0% per annum and was fully repaid on June 17, 2025, shortly after the completion of a vessel sale by United.

#### Management Agreements
Prior to the consummation of the Spin-Off, United entered into a master management agreement with us for the provision of technical, administrative, commercial, brokerage and certain other services. Certain of these services are being contracted directly with our wholly owned subsidiaries, Seanergy Shipmanagement and Seanergy Management. The master management agreement provides for a fixed administration fee of $325 per vessel per day payable to Seanergy. The term of United's master management agreement with us expires on December 31, 2026. Unless three months' notice of non-renewal is given by either party prior to the end of the current term, the agreement will automatically extend for additional 12-month periods. The master management agreement may be terminated immediately only for cause and at any time by either party with three months' prior notice, and no termination fee will be payable.

In relation to technical management, Seanergy Shipmanagement is responsible for arranging, inter alia, for the day-to-day operations, inspections, maintenance, repairs, drydocking, purchasing, insurance and claims handling for the M/Vs Dukeship, Chrisea, Cretansea, Nisea and Synthesea, which are owned or operated by United. The technical management agreements with Seanergy Shipmanagement provide for a fixed management fee of $14,000 per vessel per month. The agreement for the M/V Nisea commenced on September 10, 2024, the M/V Synthesea on February 4, 2025 and for the M/V Dukeship on February 12, 2026. Until the disposal of M/Vs Gloriuship and Goodship on June 10, 2025 and September 16, 2025, respectively, United was paying Seanergy Shipmanagement a fixed management fee of $14,000 per month for each vessel.

Seanergy Management had entered into a commercial management agreement with United pursuant to which Seanergy Management acted as agent for United's subsidiaries (directly or through subcontracting) for the commercial management of United's vessels, including chartering, monitoring thereof, freight collection, and sale and purchase. Such agreement was in effect up until April 1, 2023, except for United's last tanker vessel for which the agreement was valid until her sale in August 2023. Pursuant to this agreement, United was paying to Seanergy Management a fee equal to 1.25% of the gross freight, demurrage and charter hire collected from the employment of our vessels except for any vessels that would be chartered-out to Seanergy. Seanergy Management also earned a fee equal to 1% of the contract price of any vessel bought or sold by them on our behalf until March 31, 2023, except for any vessels bought or sold from or to Seanergy, or in respect of any vessel sale relating to a sale leaseback transaction.

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United Management Corp. ("United Management"), a subsidiary of United, has entered into a commercial management agreement with Seanergy Management, pursuant to which effective April 1, 2023 Seanergy Management acts as agent for United's subsidiaries for the commercial management of their vessels, including post-fixture, monitoring thereof, freight collection, and sale and purchase. Pursuant to this agreement, each subsidiary is paying to Seanergy Management a commission fee equal to 0.75% of the collected gross hire, freight/ and demurrage and a fee equal to 1% of the contract price of any vessel bought, sold or bareboat chartered by Seanergy Management on United Management's behalf, except for any vessels bought, sold or bareboat chartered from or to Seanergy, or in respect of any vessel sale relating to a sale and leaseback transaction.

Additional vessels that United may acquire in the future may be managed by us.

#### Contribution and Conveyance Agreement
Prior to the consummation of the Spin-Off, we entered into a contribution and conveyance agreement with United. Pursuant to the Contribution and Conveyance Agreement, we, in conjunction with the Spin-Off, (i) contributed Sea Glorius Shipping Co., together with $5.0 million in working capital and (ii) United agreed to indemnify us and Sea Glorius Shipping Co. for any and all obligations and other liabilities arising from or relating to the operation, management or employment of M/V Gloriuship prior to the effective date of the Spin-Off.

#### Share Purchase Agreement
On July 8, 2022, we entered into a share purchase agreement with United pursuant to which on July 26, 2022 we purchased additional 5,000 of United's newly issued Series C Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Shares in exchange for $5.0 million payable in cash in connection with United's obligation to pay the advance deposits pursuant to memoranda of agreement for the M/Ts Parosea, Bluesea, Minoansea and Epanastasea. On November 28, 2022, United redeemed all 10,000 Series C Preferred Shares issued to us pursuant to their terms for a gross redemption price (including all accrued and unpaid dividends up to the redemption date) of $10.6 million.

#### Vessels' Sales
On December 27, 2022, we entered into two memoranda of agreement to sell two Capesize vessels to United for an aggregate purchase price of $36.3 million. On December 28, 2022, we received an advance of $12.7 million in cash, according to the terms of the agreements, which were separately presented as "Liability from contract with related party" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Both vessels were delivered to United in February 2023. As of December 31, 2024, a gain on sale of vessel, net of sale expenses, amounting to $8.1 million was recognized and is presented as "Gain on sale of vessels, net" in the consolidated statements of income. No vessels were sold during the year ended December 31, 2025.

On February 6, 2026, we entered into an agreement with United for the disposal of the M/V Dukeship through an 18-month bareboat charter. The charter period commenced following the delivery of the vessel on February 12, 2026. United has advanced a downpayment of $5.5 million and will pay a daily charter rate of $9,450, with a purchase obligation of $22.1 million at the end of the bareboat charter. A special committee of disinterested members of our Board of Directors negotiated the terms and approved the agreement.

On March 11, 2026, we agreed main terms to sell the M/V Squireship to United for an aggregate purchase price of $29.5 million. The sale is subject to entering into a memorandum of agreement and United's financing the purchase. The vessel is expected to be delivered to United by mid-June 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Interests of Experts and Counsel

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information

See "Item 18. Financial Statements."

#### Legal Proceedings
We have previously reported that between 2010 and 2017 certain of our then shareholders, including our former Chairman that served between 2008 to 2010, had brought suits in Greece against certain other shareholders of the Company, our former Chief Financial Officer, and such Chairman's immediate successor that served between 2008 to 2013. The plaintiffs withdrew their suits filed in 2010 and 2014 and therefore these are now closed.

The hearing of the only two remaining suits that were filed in 2017 against, amongst other, the former Chairman's immediate successor, took place on November 15, 2018 and the court's final decision is expected to be issued. These suits seek damages from the defendants (including our former Chairman's immediate successor that served between 2008 to 2013) for alleged willful misconduct that purportedly caused the plaintiffs damage both by way of diminution of the value of their shares in the Company and harm to their reputations. Our former Chairman's immediate successor that served between 2008 to 2013 has advised us that he does not believe the action has any merit.

Neither we nor our directors nor our current executive officers are named in any of these 2017 actions. We have also notified our insurance underwriters of these actions, and our underwriters are advancing a portion of the defendants' legal expenses.

On March 6, 2024, a shareholder filed a complaint in the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands against the Company and its board of directors, alleging fiduciary duty violations related to the issuance of Series B Preferred Shares in December 2021. The plaintiff was not a shareholder of the Company at the time of the transaction challenged in the complaint. In October 2024, the High Court dismissed the lawsuit in its entirety, and in November 2024 the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. Briefing on the appeal was concluded in May 2025, and oral argument before the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands was held in February 2026. In February 2026 the Marshall Islands Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the lawsuit and the litigation is now concluded.

Various claims, suits, and complaints, including those involving government regulations and product liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business. Other than the proceedings mentioned above, we are not a party to any material litigation where claims or counterclaims have been filed against us other than routine legal proceedings incidental to our business.

#### Dividend Policy
In August 2024, our board of directors adopted an updated dividend policy, pursuant to which we intend to distribute approximately 50% of our operating cash flow (the amount presented in our cash flow statement for the period in question, incorporating all operating expenses, variations in working capital, interest expenses and amounts paid for drydocking),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Less: debt repayments (this amount captures loan facilities, finance lease liabilities and other financial liabilities),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Less: discretionary quarterly reserve (this amount will be assessed by the board of directors on a quarterly basis taking into consideration, among other things, (a) the share buybacks completed during
 the quarter, (b) anticipated capital expenditures such as vessel acquisitions and (c) a targeted liquidity buffer for all business purposes).

Any future dividends declared will be at the discretion and remain subject to approval of the board of directors each quarter, after its review of our financial condition and other factors, including but not limited to our earnings, prevailing charter market conditions, capital requirements, investment opportunities, limitations under our debt agreements and applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law. Our dividend policy and declaration and payment of dividends may be changed at any time and are subject to legally available funds and the board of directors' determination that each declaration and payment is at the time in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders after review of our financial performance. In addition, since we are a holding company with no material assets other than the shares of our subsidiaries and affiliates through which we conduct our operations, our ability to pay dividends will depend on our subsidiaries and affiliates distributing to us their earnings and cash flow. Some of our loan agreements limit our ability to pay dividends and our subsidiaries' ability to make distributions to us. There can be no assurance that our board of directors will declare or pay any dividend in the future.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Significant Changes

There have been no significant changes since the date of the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.

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| **ITEM 9.** | **THE OFFER AND LISTING** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Offer and Listing Details

Our common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "SHIP".

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Plan of Distribution

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Markets

Our common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "SHIP".

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. Selling Shareholders

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E. Dilution

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F. Expenses of the Issue

Not applicable.

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| **ITEM 10.** | **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Share Capital

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation

Our restated articles of incorporation have been filed as an exhibit to our report filed with the Commission on Form 6-K on August 30, 2019. Amendments to our restated articles of incorporation were filed as exhibits to our registration statement on Form F-1 filed on February 19, 2021 and our report on Form 6-K filed on February 15, 2023. Our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, contained in such exhibits are incorporated by reference. Our fourth amended and restated bylaws have been filed with the Commission on Form 6-K on December 14, 2023, which we incorporate herein by reference. A description of the material terms of our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and our fourth amended and restated bylaws and of our capital stock is included in "Description of Securities" attached hereto as Exhibit 2.6 and incorporated by reference herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Material contracts

Attached as exhibits to this annual report are the contracts we consider to be both material and outside the ordinary course of business and are to be performed in whole or in part after the filing of this annual report. We refer you to "Item 4. Information on the Company – A. History and Development of the Company," "Item 4. Information on the Company – B. Business Overview," "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – B. Liquidity and Capital Resources – Loan Arrangements" and "Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions–B. Related Party Transactions" for a discussion of these contracts. Other than as discussed in this annual report, we have no material contracts, other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, to which we are a party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. Exchange controls

Under Marshall Islands law, there are currently no restrictions on the export or import of capital, including foreign exchange controls, or restrictions that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of our common shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E. Taxation

The following represents the opinion of our United States and Marshall Islands tax counsel, Watson Farley & Williams LLP, and is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax and Marshall Islands tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our common stock, as well as the material U.S. federal and Marshall Islands income tax consequences applicable to us and our operations. The discussion below of the U.S. federal income tax consequences to "U.S. Holders" will apply to a beneficial owner of our common stock that is treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• an individual citizen or resident of the United States;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) that is created or organized (or treated as created or organized) in or under the laws of the United States,
 any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• an estate whose income is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a trust if (i) a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust's administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (ii) it has
 a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

If you are not described as a U.S. Holder and are not an entity treated as a partnership or other pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, you will be considered a "Non-U.S. Holder." The U.S. federal income tax consequences applicable to Non-U.S. Holders is described below under the heading "—United States Federal Income Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders."

This discussion does not consider the tax treatment of partnerships or other pass-through entities or persons who hold our common stock through such entities. If a partnership (or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is the beneficial owner of our common stock, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership.

This summary is based on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, its legislative history, Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These authorities are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis.

This summary does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to any particular holder based on such holder's individual circumstances. In particular, this discussion considers only holders that will own and hold our common stock as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code and does not address the potential application of the alternative minimum tax or the U.S. federal income tax consequences to holders that are subject to special rules, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• financial institutions or "financial services entities";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• broker-dealers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• taxpayers who have elected mark-to-market accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• tax-exempt entities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• governments or agencies or instrumentalities thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• insurance companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• regulated investment companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• real estate investment trusts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• certain expatriates or former long-term residents of the United States;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• persons that actually or constructively own 10% or more (by vote or value) of our shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• persons that own shares through an "applicable partnership interest";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• persons required to recognize income for U.S. federal income tax purposes no later than when such income is reported on an "applicable financial statement";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• persons that hold our common stock as part of a straddle, constructive sale, hedging, conversion or other integrated transaction; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar.

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This summary does not address any aspect of U.S. federal non-income tax laws, such as gift or estate tax laws, or state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

We have not sought, nor do we intend to seek, a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS, as to any U.S. federal income tax consequence described herein. The IRS may disagree with the description herein, and its determination may be upheld by a court.

Because of the complexity of the tax laws and because the tax consequences to any particular holder of our common stock may be affected by matters not discussed herein, each such holder is urged to consult with its tax advisor with respect to the specific tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our common stock, including the applicability and effect of state, local and non-U.S. tax laws, as well as U.S. federal tax laws.

#### United States Federal Income Tax Consequences

#### Taxation of Operating Income in General
Unless exempt from United States federal income taxation under the rules discussed below, a foreign corporation is subject to United States federal income taxation in respect of any income that is derived from the use of vessels, from the hiring or leasing of vessels for use on a time, voyage or bareboat charter basis, from the participation in a shipping pool, partnership, strategic alliance, joint operating agreement, code sharing arrangement or other joint venture it directly or indirectly owns or participates in that generates such income, or from the performance of services directly related to those uses, which we refer to as "shipping income," to the extent that the shipping income is derived from sources within the United States. For these purposes, 50% of the gross shipping income that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United States, exclusive of certain U.S. territories and possessions, constitutes income from sources within the United States, which we refer to as "U.S. source gross shipping income."

Shipping income attributable to transportation that both begins and ends in the United States is considered to be 100% from sources within the United States. We are prohibited by law from engaging in transportation that produces income considered to be 100% from sources within the United States.

Shipping income attributable to transportation exclusively between non-U.S. ports will be considered to be 100% derived from sources outside the United States. Shipping income earned by us that is derived from sources outside the United States will not be subject to any United States federal income tax.

For our 2025 taxable year, we had U.S. source gross shipping income of approximately $398,526.

We are subject to a 4% tax imposed without allowance for deductions for such taxable year, as described in "—Taxation in Absence of Exemption," unless we qualify for exemption from tax under Section 883 of the Code, the requirements of which are described in detail below. For our 2025 taxable year, we believe that we qualified for the exemption from tax under Section 883 of the Code.

#### Exemption of Operating Income from United States Federal Income Taxation
Under Section 883 of the Code and the regulations thereunder, we will be exempt from United States federal income taxation on our U.S.-source shipping income if (i) we are organized in a foreign country (our "country of organization") that grants an "equivalent exemption" to corporations organized in the United States and (ii) one of the following statements is true:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• more than 50% of the value of our stock is owned, directly or indirectly, by "qualified shareholders," that are persons (i) who are "residents" of our country of organization or of another foreign
 country that grants an "equivalent exemption" to corporations organized in the United States and (ii) we satisfy certain substantiation requirements, which we refer to as the "50% Ownership Test"; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our stock is "primarily" and "regularly" traded on one or more established securities markets in our country of organization, in another country that grants an "equivalent exemption" to United States
 corporations, or in the United States, which we refer to as the "Publicly-Traded Test."

The jurisdictions where we and our ship-owning subsidiaries are incorporated grant "equivalent exemptions" to United States corporations. Therefore, we will be exempt from United States federal income taxation with respect to our U.S. source shipping income if we satisfy either the 50% Ownership Test or the Publicly-Traded Test.

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*50% Ownership Test*

Under the regulations, a foreign corporation will satisfy the 50% Ownership Test for a taxable year if (i) for at least half of the number of days in the taxable year, more than 50% of the value of its stock is owned, directly or constructively through the application of certain attribution rules prescribed by the regulations, by one or more shareholders who are residents of foreign countries that grant "equivalent exemption" to corporations organized in the United States and (ii) the foreign corporation satisfies certain substantiation and reporting requirements with respect to such shareholders.

We did not satisfy the 50% Ownership Test for our 2025 taxable year. Furthermore, these substantiation requirements are onerous and therefore there can be no assurance that we would be able to satisfy them, even if our share ownership would otherwise satisfy the requirements of the 50% Ownership Test.

*Publicly-Traded Test*

The regulations provide that the stock of a foreign corporation will be considered to be "primarily traded" on an established securities market in a country if the number of shares of each class of stock used to satisfy the Publicly-Traded Test that is traded during the taxable year on all established securities markets in that country exceeds the number of shares in each such class that is traded during that year on established securities markets in any other single country.

Under the regulations, the stock of a foreign corporation will be considered "regularly traded" if one or more classes of its stock representing 50% or more of its outstanding shares, by total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote and by total combined value of all classes of stock, are listed on one or more established securities markets (such as the Nasdaq Capital Market on which our common shares are traded), which we refer to as the "listing threshold."

The regulations further require that with respect to each class of stock relied upon to meet the listing requirement: (i) such class of the stock is traded on the market, other than in minimal quantities, on at least sixty (60) days during the taxable year or one-sixth (1/6) of the days in a short taxable year; and (ii) the aggregate number of shares of such class of stock traded on such market is at least 10% of the average number of shares of such class of stock outstanding during such year or as appropriately adjusted in the case of a short taxable year. Even if a foreign corporation does not satisfy both tests, the regulations provide that the trading frequency and trading volume tests will be deemed satisfied by a class of stock if such class of stock is traded on an established market in the United States and such class of stock is regularly quoted by dealers making a market in such stock.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the regulations provide, in pertinent part, that a class of stock will not be considered to be "regularly traded" on an established securities market for any taxable year in which 50% or more of the vote and value of the outstanding shares of such class of stock are owned, actually or constructively under specified attribution rules, on more than half the days during the taxable year by persons who each own directly or indirectly 5% or more of the vote and value of such class of stock, whom we refer to as "5% Shareholders." We refer to this restriction in the regulations as the "Closely-Held Rule."

For purposes of being able to determine our 5% Shareholders, the regulations permit a foreign corporation to rely on Schedule 13G and Schedule 13D filings with the Commission. The regulations further provide that an investment company that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, will not be treated as a 5% Shareholder for such purposes.

Based on our analysis of our shareholdings during 2025, we believe we satisfy the Publicly-Traded Test for the entire 2025 year in that less than 50% of our issued and outstanding common shares were held by 5% Shareholders for more than half the days during the 2025 taxable year.

Due to the factual nature of the issues involved, there can be no assurance that we or any of our subsidiaries will qualify for the benefits of Section 883 of the Code for our subsequent taxable years.

#### Taxation in Absence of Exemption
To the extent the benefits of Section 883 are unavailable, our U.S. source gross shipping income, to the extent not considered to be "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business, as described below, would be subject to a 4% tax imposed by Section 887 of the Code on a gross basis, without the benefit of deductions, otherwise referred to as the "4% Tax." Since, under the sourcing rules described above, no more than 50% of our shipping income would be treated as being derived from U.S. sources, the maximum effective rate of U.S. federal income tax on our shipping income would never exceed 2% under the 4% Tax.

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To the extent the benefits of the Section 883 exemption are unavailable and our U.S. source gross shipping income is considered to be "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business, as described below, any such "effectively connected" U.S. source gross shipping income, net of applicable deductions, would be subject to the U.S. federal corporate income tax currently imposed at a rate of 21%. In addition, we may be subject to the 30% "branch profits" tax on earnings effectively connected with the conduct of such trade or business, as determined after allowance for certain adjustments, and for certain interest paid or deemed paid attributable to the conduct of our U.S. trade or business.

Our U.S. source gross shipping income would be considered "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business only if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we have, or are considered to have, a fixed place of business in the United States involved in the earning of shipping income; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• substantially all of our U.S. source gross shipping income is attributable to regularly scheduled transportation, such as the operation of a vessel that follows a published schedule with repeated
 sailings at regular intervals between the same points for voyages that begin or end in the United States, or, in the case of income from the leasing of a vessel, is attributable to a fixed place of business in the United States.

We do not intend to have, or permit circumstances that would result in having, any vessel operating to the United States on a regularly scheduled basis, or income earn from the leasing of a vessel attributable to a fixed place of business in the United States. Based on the foregoing and on the expected mode of our shipping operations and other activities, we believe that none of our U.S. source gross shipping income will be "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business.

#### United States Taxation of Gain on Sale of Vessels
Regardless of whether we qualify for exemption under Section 883, we will not be subject to United States federal income taxation with respect to gain realized on a sale of a vessel, provided the sale is considered to occur outside of the United States under United States federal income tax principles. In general, a sale of a vessel will be considered to occur outside of the United States for this purpose if title to the vessel, and risk of loss with respect to the vessel, pass to the buyer outside of the United States. It is expected that any sale of a vessel by us will be considered to occur outside of the United States.

#### United States Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders
*Taxation of Distributions Paid on Common Stock*

Subject to the passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, rules discussed below, any distributions made by us with respect to common shares to a U.S. Holder will generally constitute dividends, which may be taxable as ordinary income or "qualified dividend income" as described in more detail below, to the extent of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Distributions in excess of our earnings and profits will be treated first as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holder's tax basis in his common shares on a dollar-for-dollar basis and thereafter as capital gain. Because we are not a U.S. corporation, U.S. Holders that are corporations will generally not be entitled to claim a dividends-received deduction with respect to any distributions they receive from us.

Dividends paid on common shares to a U.S. Holder which is an individual, trust, or estate (a "U.S. Non-Corporate Holder") will generally be treated as "qualified dividend income" that is taxable to such shareholders at preferential U.S. federal income tax rates provided that (1) the common shares are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States (such as the Nasdaq Capital Market on which the common shares are currently listed); (2) we are not a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, for the taxable year during which the dividend is paid or the immediately preceding taxable year (which we do not believe we are or have been, and do not expect to be); (3) the U.S. Non-Corporate Holder has owned the common shares for more than 60 days in the 121-day period beginning 60 days before the date on which the common shares become ex-dividend; and (4) certain other conditions are met.

Any dividends paid by us which are not eligible for these preferential rates will be taxed as ordinary income to a U.S. Holder.

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Special rules may apply to any "extraordinary dividend"—generally, a dividend in an amount which is equal to or in excess of 10% of a shareholder's adjusted basis in a common share—paid by us. If we pay an "extraordinary dividend" on our common stock that is treated as "qualified dividend income," then any loss derived by a U.S. Non-Corporate Holder from the sale or exchange of such common stock will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of such dividend.

*Sale, Exchange or other Disposition of Common Shares*

Assuming we do not constitute a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize taxable gain or loss upon a sale, exchange or other disposition of our common shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized by the U.S. Holder from such sale, exchange or other disposition and the U.S. Holder's tax basis in such stock. Such gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder's holding period in the common shares is greater than one year at the time of the sale, exchange or other disposition. A U.S. Holder's ability to deduct capital losses is subject to certain limitations.

*Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules*

Special U.S. federal income tax rules apply to a U.S. Holder that holds stock in a foreign corporation classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In general, we will be treated as a PFIC with respect to a U.S. Holder if, for any taxable year in which such holder held our common shares, either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• at least 75% of our gross income for such taxable year consists of passive income (e.g., dividends, interest, capital gains and rents derived other than in the active conduct of a rental business); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• at least 50% of the average value of the assets held by us during such taxable year produce, or are held for the production of, passive income.

For purposes of determining whether we are a PFIC, we will be treated as earning and owning our proportionate share of the income and assets, respectively, of any of our subsidiary companies in which we own at least 25% of the value of the subsidiary's stock or other ownership interest. Income earned, or deemed earned, by us in connection with the performance of services should not constitute passive income. By contrast, rental income, which includes bareboat hire, would generally constitute "passive income" unless we are treated under specific rules as deriving rental income in the active conduct of a trade or business.

Based on our current operations and future projections, we do not believe that we are or have been a PFIC during our 2025 taxable year, nor do we expect to become, a PFIC with respect to our 2026 taxable year or any future taxable year. Although there is no legal authority directly on point, our belief is based principally on the position that, for purposes of determining whether we are a PFIC, the gross income we derive or are deemed to derive from the time chartering and voyage chartering activities of our wholly owned subsidiaries should constitute services income, rather than rental income. Correspondingly, we believe that such income does not constitute passive income, and the assets that we or our wholly owned subsidiaries own and operate in connection with the production of such income, in particular the vessels, do not constitute passive assets for purposes of determining whether we are a PFIC. We believe there is substantial legal authority supporting our position consisting of case law and Internal Revenue Service pronouncements concerning the characterization of income derived from time charters and voyage charters as services income. However, there is also authority which characterizes time charter income as rental income rather than services income for other tax purposes. It should be noted that in the absence of any legal authority specifically relating to the statutory provisions governing PFICs, the Internal Revenue Service or a court could disagree with this position. In addition, although we intend to conduct our affairs in a manner so as to avoid being classified as a PFIC with respect to any taxable year, there can be no assurance that the nature of our operations will not change in the future.

As discussed more fully below, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder would be subject to different taxation rules depending on whether the U.S. Holder makes an election to treat us as a "Qualified Electing Fund," which election is referred to as a "QEF election." As an alternative to making a QEF election, a U.S. Holder should be able to make a "mark-to-market" election with respect to the common shares, as discussed below. In addition, if we were to be treated as a PFIC, a U.S. Holder would be required to file an IRS Form 8621 with respect to such holder's common stock.

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*Taxation of U.S. Holders Making a Timely QEF Election*

If a U.S. Holder makes a timely QEF election, which U.S. Holder is referred to as an "Electing Holder," the Electing Holder must report each year for U.S. federal income tax purposes its pro rata share of our ordinary earnings and its net capital gain, if any, for our taxable year that ends with or within the taxable year of the Electing Holder, regardless of whether or not distributions were received from us by the Electing Holder. The Electing Holder's adjusted tax basis in the common shares will be increased to reflect taxed but undistributed earnings and profits. Distributions of earnings and profits that had been previously taxed will result in a corresponding reduction in the adjusted tax basis in the common shares and will not be taxed again once distributed. An Electing Holder would generally recognize capital gain or loss on the sale, exchange or other disposition of the common shares. A U.S. Holder would make a QEF election with respect to any year that we are a PFIC by filing IRS Form 8621 with his, her or its U.S. federal income tax return. After the end of each taxable year, we will determine whether we were a PFIC for such taxable year. If we determine or otherwise become aware that we are a PFIC for any taxable year, we will use commercially best efforts to provide each U.S. Holder with all necessary information, including a PFIC Annual Information Statement, in order to enable such holder to make a QEF election for such taxable year.

*Taxation of U.S. Holders Making a "Mark-to-Market" Election*

Alternatively, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year and, as anticipated, our common stock is treated as "marketable stock," a U.S. Holder would be allowed to make a "mark-to-market" election with respect to our common shares. If that election is made, the U.S. Holder generally would include as ordinary income in each taxable year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the common shares at the end of the taxable year over such U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the common shares. The U.S. Holder would also be permitted an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the common shares over the common shares' fair market value at the end of the taxable year, but only to the extent of the net amount previously included in income as a result of the mark-to-market election. A U.S. Holder's tax basis in such U.S. Holder's common shares would be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amount. Gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of the common shares would be treated as ordinary income, and any loss realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of the common shares would be treated as ordinary loss to the extent that such loss does not exceed the net mark-to-market gains previously included by the U.S. Holder.

*Taxation of U.S. Holders Not Making a Timely QEF or Mark-to-Market Election*

Finally, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder who does not make either a QEF election or a "mark-to-market" election for that year, whom we refer to as a "Non-Electing Holder," would be subject to special rules with respect to (1) any excess distribution (i.e., the portion of any distributions received by the Non-Electing Holder on our common stock in a taxable year in excess of 125 percent of the average annual distributions received by the Non-Electing Holder in the three preceding taxable years, or, if shorter, the Non-Electing Holder's holding period for the common stock), and (2) any gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our common stock. Under these special rules:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the excess distribution or gain would be allocated ratably over the Non-Electing Holders' aggregate holding period for the common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the amount allocated to the current taxable year and any taxable year before we became a passive foreign investment company would be taxed as ordinary income; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the amount allocated to each of the other taxable years would be subject to tax at the highest rate of tax in effect for the applicable class of taxpayer for that year, and an interest charge for the
 deemed deferral benefit would be imposed with respect to the resulting tax attributable to each such other taxable year.

These penalties would not apply to a pension or profit sharing trust or other tax-exempt organization that did not borrow funds or otherwise utilize leverage in connection with its acquisition of our common stock. If a Non-Electing Holder who is an individual dies while owning our common stock, such Non-Electing Holder's successor generally would not receive a step-up in tax basis with respect to such stock.

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*Net Investment Income Tax*

A U.S. Holder that is an individual or estate, or a trust that does not fall into a special class of trusts that is exempt from such tax, is subject to a 3.8% tax on the lesser of (1) such U.S. Holder's "net investment income" (or undistributed "net investment income" in the case of estates and trusts) for the relevant taxable year and (2) the excess of such U.S. Holder's modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year over a certain threshold (which in the case of individuals will be between $125,000 and $250,000, depending on the individual's circumstances). A U.S. Holder's net investment income will generally include its gross dividend income and its net gains from the disposition of the common shares, unless such dividends or net gains are derived in the ordinary course of the conduct of a trade or business (other than a trade or business that consists of certain passive or trading activities). Net investment income generally will not include a U.S. Holder's pro rata share of the Company's income and gain (if we are a PFIC and that U.S. Holder makes a QEF election, as described above in "—Taxation of U.S. Holders Making a Timely QEF Election"). However, a U.S. Holder may elect to treat inclusions of income and gain from a QEF election as net investment income. Failure to make this election could result in a mismatch between a U.S. Holder's ordinary income and net investment income. If you are a U.S. Holder that is an individual, estate or trust, you are urged to consult your tax advisor regarding the applicability of the net investment income tax to your income and gains in respect of your investment in our common shares.

#### United States Federal Income Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders
Dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder with respect to our common stock generally should not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, unless the dividends are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder's conduct of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such holder maintains in the United States).

In addition, a Non-U.S. Holder generally should not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain attributable to a sale or other disposition of our common stock unless such gain is effectively connected with its conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such holder maintains in the United States) or the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of sale or other disposition and certain other conditions are met (in which case such gain from United States sources may be subject to tax at a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate).

Dividends and gains that are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder's conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base in the United States) generally should be subject to tax in the same manner as for a U.S. Holder and, if the Non-U.S. Holder is a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it also may be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate.

#### Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
In general, information reporting for U.S. federal income tax purposes should apply to distributions made on our common stock within the United States to a non-corporate U.S. Holder and to the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of our common stock to or through a U.S. office of a broker by a non-corporate U.S. Holder. Payments made (and sales and other dispositions effected at an office) outside the United States will be subject to information reporting in limited circumstances.

In addition, backup withholding of U.S. federal income tax, currently at a rate of 24%, generally should apply to distributions paid on our common stock to a non-corporate U.S. Holder and the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of our common stock by a non-corporate U.S. Holder, who:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• is notified by the IRS that backup withholding is required; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• fails in certain circumstances to comply with applicable certification requirements.

A Non-U.S. Holder generally may eliminate the requirement for information reporting and backup withholding by providing certification of its foreign status, under penalties of perjury, on a duly executed applicable IRS Form W-8 or by otherwise establishing an exemption.

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Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the amount of any backup withholding generally should be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder's or a Non-U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such holder to a refund, provided that certain required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

Individuals who are U.S. Holders (and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury regulations, certain individuals who are Non-U.S. Holders and certain U.S. entities) who hold "specified foreign financial assets" (as defined in Section 6038D of the Code) are required to file IRS Form 8938 with information relating to the asset for each taxable year in which the aggregate value of all such assets exceeds $75,000 at any time during the taxable year or $50,000 on the last day of the taxable year (or such higher dollar amount as prescribed by applicable Treasury regulations). Specified foreign financial assets would include, among other assets, our common shares, unless the shares are held through an account maintained with a U.S. financial institution. Substantial penalties apply to any failure to timely file IRS Form 8938, unless the failure is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. Additionally, in the event an individual U.S. Holder (and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury regulations, an individual Non-U.S. Holder or a U.S. entity) that is required to file IRS Form 8938 does not file such form, the statute of limitations on the assessment and collection of U.S. federal income taxes of such holder for the related tax year may not close until three years after the date that the required information is filed. U.S. Holders (including U.S. entities) and Non-U.S. Holders are encouraged to consult their own tax advisors regarding their reporting obligations under this legislation.

#### Marshall Islands Tax Consequences
We are incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. In the opinion of our Marshall Islands tax counsel, Watson Farley & Williams LLP, under current Marshall Islands law, we are not subject to tax on income or capital gains. No Marshall Islands withholding tax will be imposed upon payment of dividends by us to our shareholders, and holders of our common stock that are not residents of or domiciled or carrying on any commercial activity in the Republic of the Marshall Islands will not be subject to Marshall Islands tax on the sale or other disposition of our common stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F. Dividends and paying agents

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G. Statement by experts

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;H. Documents on display

We file annual reports and other information with the Commission. You may inspect and copy any report or document we file, including this annual report and the accompanying exhibits, at the Commission's public reference facilities located at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference facilities by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330, and you may obtain copies at prescribed rates. Our Commission filings are also available to the public at the website maintained by the Commission at http://www.sec.gov, as well as on our website at http://www.seanergymaritime.com. Information on our website does not constitute a part of this annual report and is not incorporated by reference.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I. Subsidiary information

Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;J. Annual Report to Security Holders

We are currently not required to provide an annual report to security holders in response to the requirements of Form 6-K.

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| **ITEM 11.** | **QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK** |

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#### Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to risks associated with changes in interest rates relating to our unhedged variable–rate borrowings, according to which we pay interest at a rate of SOFR or term SOFR plus a margin; as such increases in interest rates could affect our results of operations and ability to service our debt. As of December 31, 2025, we had aggregate variable-rate borrowings, of $294 million. We have not entered into any hedging contracts to protect against interest rate fluctuations.

The following table sets forth the sensitivity of our existing loans as of December 31, 2025, assuming no changes to our borrowings after December 31, 2025, as to a 100-basis point increase in Term SOFR and reflects the additional interest expense.

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| Year | Amount |
| 2026 | $2.8 million |
| 2027 | $2.4 million |
| 2028 | $1.9 million |
| 2029 | $1.5 million |
| 2030 | $0.7 million |
| 2031 | $0.3 million |
| 2032 | $0.2 million |
| **Total** | **$9.8 million** |

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#### Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We generate all of our revenue in U.S. dollars. The minority of our operating expenses (approximately 8% in 2025) and about two thirds of our general and administration expenses (approximately 64% in 2025) are in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro. For accounting purposes, expenses incurred in other currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of each transaction. We do not consider the risk from exchange rate fluctuations to be material for our results of operations, as during 2025, these non-US dollar expenses represented 13% of our revenues. However, the portion of our business conducted in other currencies could increase in the future, which could expand our exposure to losses arising from exchange rate fluctuations. We have not hedged currency exchange risks associated with our expenses as of December 31, 2025.

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| **ITEM 12.** | **DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES** |

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| **ITEM 13.** | **DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES** |

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| **ITEM 14.** | **MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS** |

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On July 2, 2021, we adopted a shareholders rights agreement, pursuant to which each of our common shares includes one preferred stock purchase right that entitles the holder to purchase from us a unit consisting of one-thousandth of a share of our Series A Participating Preferred Shares if any third-party seeks to acquire control of a substantial block of our common shares without the approval of our board of directors. The shareholders rights agreement was amended and restated on December 13, 2023, and further amended on March 30, 2026. See "Description of Securities" attached to this annual report as Exhibit 2.6 for a description of our amended and restated shareholders rights agreement.

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| **ITEM 15.** | **CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) **Disclosure Controls and Procedures** 

Management (our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer) has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this annual report (as of December 31, 2025). The term disclosure controls and procedures is defined under the Commission's rules as controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management (our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions) as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.

Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the evaluation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) **Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting** 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is identified in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Management (our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer), has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on the framework established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2025.

However, it should be noted that because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements with certainty even when determined to be effective and can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate / obsolete because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) **Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm** 

The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 has been audited by Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears below.

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#### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

#### Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in *Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013)* issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in *Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013)* issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, of the Company and our report dated March 31, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

#### Basis for Opinion
The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying "Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting". Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

#### Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A.

Athens, Greece

March 31, 2026

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) **Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting** 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year covered by this annual report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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| **ITEM 16.** | **[RESERVED]** |

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| **ITEM 16A.** | **AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT** |

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Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos, an independent director and a member of our audit committee, is an "Audit Committee Financial Expert" under Commission rules and the corporate governance rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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| **ITEM 16B.** | **CODE OF ETHICS** |

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We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our employees, officers and directors. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on the Corporate Governance section of our website at www.seanergymaritime.com. Information on our website does not constitute a part of this annual report and is not incorporated by reference. We will also provide a hard copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics free of charge upon written request. We intend to disclose any waivers to or amendments of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for the benefit of any of our directors and executive officers within 5 business days of such waiver or amendment. Shareholders may direct their requests to the attention of Investor Relations, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 16674 Glyfada.

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| **ITEM 16C.** | **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES** |

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Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. ("Deloitte"), an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited our annual financial statements acting as our independent auditor for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Audit and audit-related services billed and accrued from Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., as applicable are as follows:

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|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Audit fees | $393000 | $479000 |
| Audit related fees | - | 33000 |
| **Total fees** | $393000 | $512000 |

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Audit fees for 2025 related to professional services rendered for the audit of our financial statements and the audit of internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2025. Audit fees also include fees for any services associated with audits of subsidiaries of the Company and with registration statements, reports and documents filed with the SEC. Audit related fees relate to services in connection with equity offerings and issuance of comfort letters. Audit fees for 2024 related to professional services rendered for the audit of our financial statements and the audit of internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2024. There are no non-audit services provided in 2025 and 2024. As per the audit committee charter, our audit committee pre-approves all audit, audit-related and non-audit services not prohibited by law to be performed by our independent registered public accounting firm and associated fees prior to the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm with respect to such services.

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| **ITEM 16D.** | **EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES** |

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| **ITEM 16E.** | **PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS** |

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| **Period** | **Total**<br> **Number of**<br> **Shares (or Units)**<br> **Purchased** | **Average**<br> **Price** <br> **Paid**<br> **per** <br> **Share**<br> **(or Units)** | **Total Number of**<br> **Shares (or Units)**<br> **Purchased as Part**<br> **of Publicly Announced**<br> **Plans or Programs** | **Maximum Number (or**<br> **Approximate Dollar Value)**<br> **of Shares (or Units)**<br> **that May Yet Be Purchased**<br> **Under the Plans or Programs** |
| N/A |  |  |  |  |

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The Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer acquired, during 2025, a total of 34,000 common shares in the open market for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.2 million.

On December 13, 2023, the board of directors authorized the December 2023 Repurchase Plan and on November 12, 2025, our board of directors authorized the extension of the December 2023 Repurchase Plan for a further 12-month period. As of the date of this annual report, 532,411 common shares have been repurchased in the open market under this plan at an average price of $9.29 per share and approximately $20.1 million remains available for repurchases under this plan.

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| **ITEM 16F.** | **CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT** |

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| **ITEM16G.** | **CORPORATE GOVERNANCE** |

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As a foreign private issuer, as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act, the Company is permitted to follow certain corporate governance rules of its home country in lieu of Nasdaq's corporate governance rules. The Company's corporate governance practices deviate from Nasdaq's corporate governance rules in the following ways:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In lieu of obtaining shareholder approval prior to the issuance of designated securities or the adoption of equity compensation plans or material amendments to such equity compensation plans, we will
 comply with provisions of the BCA, providing that the board of directors approves share issuances and adoptions of and material amendments to equity compensation plans. Likewise, in lieu of obtaining shareholder approval prior to the
 issuance of securities in certain circumstances, consistent with the BCA and our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and fourth amended and restated bylaws, the board of directors approves certain share issuances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company's board of directors is not required to have an Audit Committee comprised of at least three members. Our Audit Committee is comprised of two members.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company's board of directors is not required to meet regularly in executive sessions without management present.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• As a foreign private issuer, we are not required to solicit proxies or provide proxy statements to Nasdaq pursuant to Nasdaq corporate governance rules or Marshall Islands law. Consistent with Marshall
 Islands law and as provided in our fourth amended and restated bylaws, we will notify our shareholders of meetings between 15 and 60 days before the meeting. This notification will contain, among other things, information regarding
 business to be transacted at the meeting.

Other than as noted above, we are in full compliance with all other applicable Nasdaq corporate governance standards.

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| **ITEM 16H.** | **MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE** |

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| **ITEM 16I.** | **DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS** |

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| **ITEM 16J.**<br>| **INSIDER TRADING POLICIES** |

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Our board of directors has adopted the "Statement of Company Policy – Trading in the Company's Securities" in relation to policies and procedures to detect and prevent insider trading ("Insider Trading Policy") governing the purchase, sale, and other dispositions of our securities by directors, senior management, and employees that are reasonably designed to promote compliance with applicable insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and any listing standards applicable to us. A copy of our Insider Trading Policy has been filed as Exhibit 11.1 to this annual report.

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| **ITEM 16K.** | **CYBERSECURITY** |

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We believe that cybersecurity is fundamental in our operations and, as such, we are committed to maintaining robust governance and oversight of cybersecurity risks and to implementing comprehensive processes and procedures for identifying, assessing, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats as part of our broader risk management system and processes. Our cybersecurity risk management strategy prioritizes detection, analysis and response to known, anticipated or unexpected threats; effective management of security risks; and resiliency against incidents. With the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape and continual emergence of new cybersecurity threats, our board of directors and senior management team ensure that adequate resources are devoted to cybersecurity risk management and the technologies, processes and people that support it. We implement risk-based controls to protect our information, the information of our customers, suppliers, and other third parties, our information systems, our business operations, and our vessels.

As part of our cybersecurity risk management system, our information and technology management team is comprised of a senior IT professional, leading an appropriately staffed information and technology department, having extensive experience and expertise on all information and technology matters, including cybersecurity. To this end, our information and technology management team tracks and logs privacy and security incidents across our Company, our vessels, our customers, suppliers and other third-party service providers to remediate and resolve any such incidents. Significant incidents are reviewed regularly by our information and technology management team to determine whether further escalation is appropriate. We also engage annually third parties, such as specialized assessors, consultants, as well as our internal audit department, to audit our information security systems, whose findings are reported to our senior management team. Any identified incident assessed as potentially being or potentially becoming material is immediately escalated for further assessment, and then reported to our senior management team who is responsible to assess its overall materiality in due time and decide whether further reference to our board of directors is necessary. We further consult with outside counsel as appropriate, including on materiality analysis and disclosure requirements, and our senior management, in cooperation, if required, with our board of directors, makes the final materiality determinations and disclosure and other compliance decisions.

As we do not have a dedicated board committee solely focused on cybersecurity, our senior management team has oversight responsibility for risks and incidents relating to cybersecurity threats, including compliance with disclosure requirements, cooperation with law enforcement, and related effects on financial and other risks, and it reports any material findings and recommendations, as appropriate, to our board of directors for consideration.

Overall, our approach to cybersecurity risk management includes the following key elements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Continuous monitoring of cybersecurity threats, both internal and external. through the use of data analytics and network monitoring systems.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Engagement of third party consultants and other advisors to assist in assessing points of vulnerability of our information security systems.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Overall assessment of cybersecurity incidents materiality and potential impact on the Company's operations and financial condition by our senior management team and our board of directors, in cooperation, if
 considered necessary, with specialized external consultants.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Oversight responsibility of cybersecurity risks and compliance with relevant disclosure requirements lies with our senior management team and our board of directors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Training and Awareness – we have various information technology policies relating to cybersecurity. We also provide employee mandatory training that is administered on a periodic basis that reinforces our
 information technology policies, standards and practices, as well as the expectation that employees comply with these policies and identify and report potential cybersecurity risks. We also require employees to sign confidentiality
 agreements, where appropriate to their role.

We continue to invest in our cybersecurity systems and to enhance our internal controls and processes. Our business strategy, results of operations and financial condition have not been materially affected by risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previously identified cybersecurity incidents, but we cannot provide assurance that they will not be materially affected in the future by such risks or any future material incidents. While we have dedicated appropriate resources to identifying, assessing, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, our efforts may not be adequate, may fail to accurately assess the severity of an incident, may not be sufficient to prevent or limit harm, or may fail to sufficiently remediate an incident in a timely fashion, any of which could harm our business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition. For more information certain risks associated with cybersecurity, see "Item 3.D. Risk Factors— Risks Relating to Our Company —A cyber-attack could materially disrupt our business."

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**PART III**

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| **ITEM 17.** | **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |

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| **ITEM 18.** | **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |

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The financial information required by this item, together with the report of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., is set forth on pages F-1 through F-41 and are filed as part of this annual report.

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| **ITEM 19.** | **EXHIBITS** |

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| **Exhibit**<br> **Number** | **Description** |
| 1.1 | [Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's report on Form 6-K filed with the Commission on August 30, 2019)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000091957419005655/d8363790_6-k.htm) |
| 1.2 | [Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation dated June 29, 2020 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's registration statement on Form F-1 filed with the Commission on February 19, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036121005549/nt10019274x1_ex3-2.htm) |
| 1.3 | [Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation dated February 15, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.8 to the registrant's report on Form 6-K filed with the Commission on February 15, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123007298/brhc10048332_ex3-8.htm) |
| 1.4 | [Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the registrant's report on Form 6-K furnished to the Commission on December 14, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123057517/ef20016593_ex1-1.htm) |
| 2.1 | [Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's report on Form 6-K filed with the Commission on February 15, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123007298/brhc10048332_ex4-1.htm) |
| 2.2 | [Statement of Designation of the Series A Participating Preferred Shares of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's report on Form 6-K filed with the Commission on July 2, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036121023341/nt10026500x2_ex3-1.htm) |
| 2.3 | [Amended and Restated Shareholders Rights Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2023, by and between Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's report on Form 6-K furnished to the Commission on December 14, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123057517/ef20016593_ex4-1.htm) |
| 2.4 | [Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Shareholders Rights Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2026 by and between Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's amended registration statement on Form 8-A/A furnished to the Commission on March 31, 2026)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036126012344/ef20069321_ex4-2.htm)<br>|
| 2.5 | [Statement of Designation of the Series B Preferred Shares of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the registrant's report on Form 6-K filed with the Commission on December 10, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036121041263/brhc10031714_ex99-4.htm) |
| [2.6](ef20060628_ex2-6.htm) | Description of Securities\* |
| [4.1](ef20060628_ex4-1.htm) | Amended and Restated 2011 Equity Incentive Plan of the registrant adopted on March 6, 2026\* |
| 4.2 | [Form of Ship Technical Management Agreement with V.Ships Greece for the M/V Friendship (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123015463/brhc10049936_ex4-6.htm) |
| 4.3 | [Form of Ship Technical Management Agreement with V.Ships Greece for M/VS Titanship and Paroship (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on April 3, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036124017470/ef20015287_ex4-3.htm) |
| 4.4 | [Form of Ship Technical Management Agreement with V.Ships Greece for the M/V Blueship (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 21, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036125009905/ef20039029_ex4-5.htm) |

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| 4.5 | [Form of Addendum to Ship Technical Management Agreements with V.Ships Greece in relation to emissions scheme obligations for the M/Vs Friendship, Titanship and Paroship (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 21, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036125009905/ef20039029_ex4-6.htm) |
| 4.6 | [Form of Guarantee in respect of the M/Vs Friendship, Titanship, Paroship, Championship and Blueship between the registrant and V.Ships Greece in relation to emission scheme obligations (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 21, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036125009905/ef20039029_ex4-7.htm) |
| [4.7](ef20060628_ex4-7.htm) | Form of Addendum to Ship Technical Management Agreements with V.Ships Greece in relation to Fuel EU obligations for the M/Vs Friendship, Paroship, Titanship and Blueship\* |
| [4.8](ef20060628_ex4-8.htm) | Form of Guarantee in respect of the M/Vs Friendship, Paroship, Titanship, Championship and Blueship between the registrant and V.Ships Greece in relation to the Fuel EU obligations\* |
| 4.9 | [Form of Ship Technical Management Agreement with Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2022)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036122012362/brhc10035641_ex4-10.htm) |
| 4.10 | [Form of Ship Technical Management Agreement with Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. for the M/V Friendship (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2022)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036122012362/brhc10035641_ex4-11.htm) |
| 4.11 | [Commercial Management Agreement dated March 2, 2015 between Seanergy Management Corp. and Fidelity Marine Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.52 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on April 21, 2015)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000091957415003691/d6499336_ex4-52.htm) |
| 4.12 | [Amendment No. 1 dated September 11, 2015 between Seanergy Management Corp. and Fidelity Marine Inc. with respect to the Commercial Management Agreement dated March 2, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on April 20, 2016)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000091957416012546/d7122917_ex4-14.htm) |
| 4.13 | [Amendment No. 2 dated as of February 24, 2016 between Seanergy Management Corp. and Fidelity Marine Inc. with respect to the Commercial Management Agreement dated March 2, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.15 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on April 20, 2016)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000091957416012546/d7122944_ex4-15.htm) |
| 4.14 | [Amendment No. 3 dated February 1, 2018 between Seanergy Management Corp. and Fidelity Marine Inc. with respect to the Commercial Management Agreement dated March 2, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 7, 2018)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000091957418002297/d7834413_ex4-13.htm) |
| 4.15 | [Amendment No. 4 dated June 28, 2018 between Seanergy Management Corp. and Fidelity Marine Inc. with respect to the Commercial Management Agreement dated March 2, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.19 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 25, 2019)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000091957419002573/d8206593_ex4-19.htm) |
| 4.16 | [Amendment No. 5 dated November 3, 2021 between Seanergy Management Corp. and Fidelity Marine Inc. with respect to the Commercial Management Agreement dated March 2, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.17 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2022)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036122012362/brhc10035641_ex4-17.htm) |
| 4.17 | [Registration Rights Agreement dated March 12, 2015 between the registrant and Stamatios Tsantanis (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.58 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on April 21, 2015)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000091957415003691/d6424870_ex4-58.htm) |
| 4.18 | [Facility Agreement dated October 21, 2024 between the registrant, Paros Ocean Navigation Co., Titan Ocean Navigation Co. and Alpha Bank S.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.42 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 21, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036125009905/ef20039029_ex4-42.htm) |
| 4.19 | [Facility Agreement dated February 24, 2025 between the registrant, World Shipping Co., Honor Shipping Co., Mei Shipping Co. and Piraeus Bank S.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.45 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 21, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036125009905/ef20039029_ex4-45.htm) |

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| [4.20](ef20060628_ex4-20.htm) | Facility Agreement dated December 12, 2025 among the registrant, Danish Ship Finance A/S, Fellow Shipping Co., Premier Marine Co., Champion Marine Co. and Flag Marine Co.\* |
| 4.21 | [Form of Technical Management Agreement with Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. for dry bulk vessels of United Maritime Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.67 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123015463/brhc10049936_ex4-67.htm) |
| 4.22 | [Contribution and Conveyance Agreement dated July 5, 2022 between the registrant and United Maritime Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.68 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123015463/brhc10049936_ex4-68.htm) |
| 4.23 | [Right of First Refusal and First Offer Agreement between the registrant and United Maritime Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.69 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123015463/brhc10049936_ex4-69.htm) |
| 4.24 | [Master Management Agreement dated July 5, 2022 between the registrant and United Maritime Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.70 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 31, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036123015463/brhc10049936_ex4-70.htm) |
| 4.25 | [Commercial Management Agreement dated April 5, 2023 between Seanergy Management Corp. and United Management Corp. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.53 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on April 3, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036124017470/ef20015287_ex4-53.htm) |
| [8.1](ef20060628_ex8-1.htm) | List of Subsidiaries\* |
| [11.1](ef20060628_ex11-1.htm) | Statement of Company Policy – Trading in the Company's Securities\* |
| [12.1](ef20060628_ex12-1.htm) | Certificate of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act\* |
| [12.2](ef20060628_ex12-2.htm) | Certificate of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act\* |
| [13.1](ef20060628_ex13-1.htm) | Certificate of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002\* |
| [13.2](ef20060628_ex13-2.htm) | Certificate of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002\* |
| [15.1](ef20060628_ex15-1.htm) | Consent of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A.\* |
| [15.2](ef20060628_ex15-2.htm) | Consent of Watson Farley & Williams LLP\* |
| 97.1 | [Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Incentive Compensation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on April 3, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1448397/000114036124017470/ef20015287_ex97-1.htm) |
| 101 | The following financial information from the registrant's annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)\*<br> (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024;<br> (2) Consolidated Statements of Income/(loss) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023;<br> (3) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' (Deficit) / Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023; and<br> (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)\* |

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#### SIGNATURES
The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

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|  | **SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.** | **SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.** |
|  | By: | /s/ Stamatios Tsantanis |
|  | Name: | Stamatios Tsantanis |
|  | Title: | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
| Date: March 31, 2026 |  |  |

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#### INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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| [Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#REPORTOFINDEPENDENTREGIST) (PCAOB ID 1163)<br>| F-2 |
| [Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024](#BalanceSheets) | F-3 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#StatementsofIncome) | F-4 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#StockholdersEquity) | F-5 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#CashFlows) | F-6 |
| [Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](#NotesToTheConsolidatedFin) | F-7 |

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**REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

#### Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in *Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013)* issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 31, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

#### Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

#### Critical Audit Matters
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined that there are no critical audit matters.

/s/ Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A.

Athens, Greece

March 31, 2026

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2022.

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#### Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2025 and 2024

*(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data)*

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **2025** | **2024** |
|  **ASSETS** |  |  |  |
|  **Current assets:** |  |  |  |
|  Cash and cash equivalents | 4<br>| 48244 | 21866 |
|  Restricted cash | 4, 8<br>| 8109 | 8050 |
|  Accounts receivable trade, net | 12<br>| 871 | 404 |
|  Inventories | 5<br>| 1634 | 1693 |
|  Prepaid expenses |  | 3444 | 3528 |
| Due from related parties | 3 | 9100 | 7271 |
|  Other current assets | 2 | 1950 | 2113 |
| Intangible assets<br>| 2 | 1493 | 973 |
| Foreign exchange forward contract  |  | 46 | - |
|  **Total current assets** |  | 74891 | 45898 |
|  **Fixed assets:** |  |  |  |
|  Vessels, net | 6<br>| 506542 | 484492 |
| Vessels under construction | 6 | 118 |  |
| Advances for vessel acquisition<br>| 6 |  | 3700 |
|  Other fixed assets, net |  | 160 | 267 |
|  **Total fixed assets** |  | 506820 | 488459 |
|  **Other non-current assets:** |  |  |  |
|  Deferred charges and other investments, non-current | 2 | 17426 | 6127 |
| Intangible assets, non-current<br>| 2 | 67 | 60 |
|  Restricted cash, non-current | 4, 8<br>| 6300 | 5000 |
|  Operating lease, right-of-use asset<br>| 10<br>| 214 | 282 |
| Investment in equity securities  |  | 830 |  |
|  Other non-current assets |  | 31 | 27 |
|  **TOTAL ASSETS** |  | 606579 | 545853 |
|  **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |  |
|  **Current liabilities:** |  |  |  |
|  Current portion of long-term debt and other financial liabilities, net of deferred finance costs and debt discounts of $1,963 and $1,627, respectively | 8<br>| 54940 | 37401 |
|  Trade accounts and other payables |  | 13123 | 7112 |
|  Accrued liabilities | 2 | 12222 | 9626 |
|  Operating lease liability, current<br>| 10<br>| 98 | 93 |
|  Deferred revenue | 12<br>| 4934 | 2094 |
| Other current liabilities | 11, 16 | 2745 | 5297 |
|  **Total current liabilities** |  | 88062 | 61623 |
|  **Non-current liabilities:** |  |  |  |
|  Long-term debt and other financial liabilities, net of current portion and deferred finance costs and debt discounts of $1,835 and $2,237, respectively | 8<br>| 235220 | 220186 |
|  Operating lease liability, non-current | 10<br>| 116 | 189 |
|  Deferred revenue, non-current | 12 | - | 67 |
|  Other liabilities, non-current | 8 | 1798 | 1609 |
|  **Total liabilities** |  | 325196 | 283674 |
|  **Commitments and contingencies** | 10<br>|  |  |
|  **STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |  |
|  Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 20,000 and 20,000 shares issued and outstanding as at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively<br>| 11 | - | - |
|  Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 authorized shares as at December 31, 2025 and 2024; 21,114,098 and 20,374,165 shares issued and outstanding as at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | 11<br>| 2 | 2 |
|  Additional paid-in capital | 11<br>| 600845 | 595947 |
|  Accumulated deficit |  | (319464) | (333770) |
|  **Total stockholders' equity** |  | 281383 | 262179 |
|  **TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  | 606579 | 545853 |

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Consolidated Statements of Income

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

*(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data)*

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|  | Notes | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|  Vessel revenue, net | 12 | 155519 | 164881 | 107036 |
|  Fees from related parties | 3 | 2580 | 2578 | 3198 |
|  **Revenue, net** |  | 158099 | 167459 | 110234 |
|  **Expenses:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Voyage expenses | 12 | (5524) | (3297) | (2851) |
|  Vessel operating expenses |  | (53785) | (46985) | (42260) |
|  Management fees |  | (1076) | (760) | (700) |
|  General and administration expenses | 15 | (20460) | (23971) | (22149) |
|  Amortization of deferred dry-docking costs | 2 | (5399) | (4202) | (4155) |
|  Depreciation and amortization<br>| 6, 7 | (30757) | (25493) | (24676) |
|  Gain on sale of vessels, net - related party<br>| 3, 6 | - |  | 8094 |
| Gain on sale of vessel, net  | 6 | 2308 |  |  |
|  Loss on forward freight agreements, net |  | (64) | (177) | (188) |
|  **Operating income** |  | 43342 | 62574 | 21349 |
|  **Other income / (expenses), net:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Interest and finance costs | 13<br>| (21721) | (20603) | (20694) |
|  Loss on extinguishment of debt<br>| 8 | (1663) | (653) | (540) |
|  Interest and other income |  | 1322 | 2096 | 2443 |
|  Interest income - related party | 3 | 48 | - | - |
| Other income - foreign currency forward contracts  |  | 46 |  |  |
|  Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net |  | (132) | 58 | (276) |
|  **Total other expenses, net** |  | (22100) | (19102) | (19067) |
|  **Net income** |  | 21242 | 43472 | 2282 |
| Net income per common share, basic | 14 | 1.02<br>| 2.12 | 0.12 |
|  **Net income per common share, diluted** | 14 | 1.01 | 2.11 | 0.12 |
|  **Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic** | 14 | 20471002<br>| 19745379<br>| 18394419<br>|
|  **Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted** | 14 | 20537796 | 19879876 | 18442688 |

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

 *(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share data)*

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|  | Preferred Stock Series B | Preferred Stock Series B | Common stock | Common stock | | | |
|  | # of Shares | Par<br> Value | # of Shares | Par<br> Value | Additional<br>paid-in<br> capital | <br>Accumulated<br> deficit | Total<br>stockholders' <br> equity |
|  Balance, January 1, 2023 | 20000 |  | 18191614 | 2 | 583691 | (361994) | 221699 |
|  ATM offering (Note 11) | - |  | 1099 | - | (191) | - | (191) |
|  Stock based compensation (Note 15) | - |  | 1823467 | - | 9147 | - | 9147 |
|  Dividends ($0.10 per share) | - |  | - | - | - | (1974) | (1974) |
|  Warrants buyback (Note 11) | - |  | - | - | (816) | - | (816) |
|  Share buyback | - |  | (375531) | - | (1679) | - | (1679) |
|  Redemption of fractional shares due to reverse stock split | - |  | (4297) | - | (23) | - | (23) |
|  Net income | - |  | - | - | - | 2282 | 2282 |
|  Balance, December 31, 2023 | 20000 |  | 19636352 | 2 | 590129 | (361686) | 228445 |
|  Issuance of common stock (including the exercise of warrants) (Note 11) <br>|  |  | 180000 |  | 885 |  | 885 |
|  ATM offering (Note 11) |  |  | 576120 |  | 4796 |  | 4796 |
|  Stock based compensation (Note 15) |  |  | 500734 |  | 4987 |  | 4987 |
|  Dividends ($0.76 per share) (Note 11) |  |  |  |  |  | (15556) | (15556) |
|  Share buyback (Note 11) <br>|  |  | (519041) |  | (4850) |  | (4850) |
| Net income | - |  | - | - | - | 43472 | 43472 |
|  Balance, December 31, 2024<br>| 20000 |  | 20374165 | 2 | 595947 | (333770) | 262179 |
|  Issuance of common stock (including the exercise of warrants) (Note 11)<br>|  |  | 212233 |  | 833 |  | 833 |
|  Stock based compensation (Note 15) <br>|  |  | 527700 |  | 4065 |  | 4065 |
|  Dividends ($0.33 per share) (Note 11) <br>|  |  |  |  |  | (6936) | (6936) |
| Net income  | - |  | - | - | - | 21242 | 21242 |
|  Balance, December 31, 2025<br>| 20000 |  | 21114098 | 2 | 600845 | (319464) | 281383 |

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

*(In thousands of US Dollars)*

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|  **Cash flows from operating activities:** |  |  |  |
|  Net income | 21242 | 43472 | 2282 |
|  *Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:* |  |  |  |
|  Depreciation and amortization | 30757 | 25493 | 24676 |
|  Amortization of deferred dry-docking costs | 5399 | 4202 | 4155 |
|  Amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discounts | 1885 | 1726 | 2241 |
|  Stock based compensation | 4065 | 4987 | 9147 |
|  Loss on extinguishment of debt | 1663 | 653 | 540 |
|  Gain on sale of vessel, net | (2308) | - | - |
| Gain on sale of vessels, net – related party  |  |  | (8094) |
| Gain on foreign exchange forward contract  | (46) |  |  |
|  *Changes in operating assets and liabilities:* |  |  |  |
|  Accounts receivable trade, net | (467) | 492 | (176) |
|  Due (to) / from related parties<br>| (1610) | (2552) | 521 |
|  Inventories | 28 | (135) | 219 |
|  Prepaid expenses | 85 | (2291) | (141) |
|  Other current assets | 162 | (457) | (581) |
|  Deferred charges, non-current | (16653) | (2953) | (211) |
|  Intangible assets, current<br>| (520) | (973) |  |
|  Intangible assets, non-current<br>| (8) | (60) |  |
|  Other non-current assets | (4) | 2 | (1) |
|  Trade accounts and other payables | 5345 | 1475 | (2222) |
|  Accrued liabilities | 1927 | 2427 | (1155) |
| Other liabilities, non-current  | (1108) |  |  |
|  Deferred revenue | 2840 | (42) | (96) |
|  Deferred revenue, non-current | (67) | (188) | 219 |
|  **Net cash provided by operating activities** | 52607 | 75278 | 31323 |
|  **Cash flows from investing activities:** |  |  |  |
|  Proceeds from sale of vessels/assets held for sale<br>| 21590 | - | 23910 |
|  Due from related parties<br>| (219) | (4411) |  |
|  Vessels acquisitions and improvements | (35587) | (70651) | (314) |
|  Advances for vessel acquisition<br>|  | (3700) |  |
|  Finance lease prepayments and other initial direct costs | (8300) | (610) | (7000) |
| Loan to related party | (2000) | - | - |
|  Repayment of loan by related party | 2000 | - | - |
|  Investment in equity securities | (830) | - | - |
| Deposits assets, non-current | - | - | 1325 |
|  Purchase of other fixed assets | - | - | (176) |
|  **Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities** | (23346) | (79372) | 17745 |
|  **Cash flows from financing activities:** |  |  |  |
|  Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net of commissions | 845 | 5823 | 8 |
|  Proceeds from long-term debt and other financial liabilities | 155839 | 120779 | 53750 |
|  Proceeds from other non-current liabilities | 805 | 503 |  |
|  Repayments of long-term debt and other financial liabilities | (123333) | (73038) | (88742) |
|  Repayments of convertible notes | - | - | (11165) |
|  Payments for repurchase of common stock | - | (4850) | (1679) |
|  Payments for repurchase of warrants | - | - | (808) |
|  Dividend payments | (9488) | (10750) | (6031) |
|  Payments of financing and stock issuance costs | (2445) | (2607) | (1318) |
|  Payments of finance lease liabilities | (23747) | (21778) | (609) |
|  Payments of fractional shares due to reverse stock split | - | - | (23) |
|  **Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities** | (1524) | 14082 | (56617) |
|  Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 27737 | 9988 | (7549) |
|  **Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period** | 34916 | 24928 | 32477 |
|  **Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period** | 62653 | 34916 | 24928 |
|  **SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION** |  |  |  |
|  **Cash paid during the period for:** |  |  |  |
|  Interest | 19617 | 20051 | 18429 |
|  **Noncash investing activities:** |  |  |  |
| Vessel under construction  | 118 |  |  |
|  Vessels acquisitions and improvements | - | 119 | - |
|  Finance lease, right-of use assets and initial direct costs | - |  | 22997 |
|  **Noncash financing activities:** |  |  |  |
|  Dividends declared but not paid (Note 11) | 2745 | 5297 | 491 |
|  Financing and stock issuance costs | 158 | 857 | 562 |

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#### Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in footnotes in thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share and warrants data, unless otherwise stated)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Basis of Presentation and General Information:

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company" or "Seanergy") was formed under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on January 4, 2008, with executive offices located in Glyfada, Greece. The Company provides global transportation solutions in the dry bulk shipping sector through its subsidiaries.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company" or "Seanergy").

On December 31, 2025, the Company had a working capital deficit of $13,171, which includes an amount of $4,934 relating to pre-collected revenue and is included in deferred revenue in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. This amount represents current liabilities that do not require future cash settlement. The working capital deficit is mainly attributable to the repayments due under the long-term debt and the other financial liabilities. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company realized a net income of $21,242 and generated cash flow from operations of $52,607. The Company believes it has the ability to continue as a going concern over the next twelve months following the date of the issuance of these consolidated financial statements and finance its obligations as they come due via cash from operations and through the excess cash obtained from the five sale and leaseback agreements entered into subsequent to the year end (Note 16).

Consequently, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

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a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subsidiaries in Consolidation:

Seanergy's subsidiaries included in these consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025:

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| Seanergy Management Corp. (1)(2) | Marshall Islands | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. (1)(2) | Marshall Islands | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Emperor Holding Ltd. (1) | Marshall Islands | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pembroke Chartering Services Limited (1)(3) | Malta | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sea Genius Shipping Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Geniuship* | October 13, 2015 | September 10, 2025 |
| Premier Marine Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Premiership* | September 11, 2015 | N/A |
| Squire Ocean Navigation Co. (1)(4) | Liberia | *Squireship* | November 10, 2015 | March 20, 2025<br>|
| Lord Ocean Navigation Co. (1)(4) | Liberia | *Lordship* | November 30, 2016 | April 28, 2023 |
| Champion Marine Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Championship* | November 7, 2018 | N/A |
| Fellow Shipping Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Fellowship* | November 22, 2018 | N/A |
| Friend Ocean Navigation Co. (1)(4) | Liberia | *Friendship* | July 27, 2021 | March 20, 2025<br>|
| World Shipping Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Worldship* | August 30, 2021 | N/A |
| Duke Shipping Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Dukeship* | November 26, 2021 | N/A |
| Partner Marine Co. (1)(4) | Marshall Islands | *Partnership* | March 9, 2022 | March 9, 2022 |
| Honor Shipping Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Honorship* | June 27, 2022 | N/A |
| Paros Ocean Navigation Co. (1) | Liberia | *Paroship* | December 27, 2022 | N/A |
| Knight Ocean Navigation Co. (1)(4) | Liberia | *Knightship* | December 13, 2016 | April 6, 2023 |
| Flag Marine Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Flagship* | May 6, 2021 | N/A |
| Hellas Ocean Navigation Co. (1)(4) | Liberia | *Hellasship* | May 6, 2021 | June 28, 2024 |
| Patriot Shipping Co. (1)(4) | Marshall Islands | *Patriotship* | June 1, 2021 | June 28, 2024 |
| Good Ocean Navigation Co. (1)(3) | Liberia | *Goodship* | August 7, 2020 | February 10, 2023 |
| Traders Shipping Co. (1)(3) | Marshall Islands | *Tradership* | June 9, 2021 | February 28, 2023 |
| Partner Shipping Co. Limited (1)(3) | Malta | *Partnership* | May 31, 2017 | March 9, 2022 |
| Titan Ocean Navigation Co. (1) | Liberia | *Titanship* | October 24, 2024 | N/A |
| Icon Ocean Navigation Co. (1)(4) | Liberia | *Iconship* | June 11, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
| Kaizen Shipping Co. (1)(4) | Marshall Islands | *Kaizenship* | October 1, 2024 | October 1, 2024 |
| Blue Shipping Co. (1)(4) | Marshall Islands | *Blueship* | February 25, 2025 | February 25, 2025 |
| Mei Shipping Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | *Meiship* | February 27, 2025 | N/A |
| Atsea Ventures Corp. (1) | Marshall Islands | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prime Ocean Navigation Co. (1) | Liberia | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| King Marine Co. (1) | Marshall Islands | N/A | N/A | N/A |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Subsidiaries wholly owned

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Management companies

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Dormant companies

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Bareboat charterers

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Significant Accounting Policies:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and include the accounts and operating results of Seanergy and its wholly-owned subsidiaries where Seanergy has control. Control is presumed to exist when Seanergy, through direct or indirect ownership, retains the majority of the voting interest. In addition, Seanergy evaluates its relationships with other entities to identify whether they are variable interest entities and to assess whether it is the primary beneficiary of such entities. If the determination is made that the Company is the primary beneficiary, then that entity is included in the consolidated financial statements. When the Company does not have a controlling interest in an entity, but exerts a significant influence over the entity, the Company applies the equity method of accounting. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

The Company deconsolidates a subsidiary or derecognizes a group of assets when the Company no longer controls the subsidiary or group of assets specified in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC or Codification) 810-10-40-3A. When control is lost, the Company derecognizes the assets and liabilities of the qualifying subsidiary or group of assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates could include evaluation of relationships with other entities to identify whether they are variable interest entities, determination of vessel useful lives, allocation of purchase price in a business combination, determination of vessels' impairment and determination of goodwill impairment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Foreign Currency Translation

Seanergy's functional currency is the United States dollar since the Company's vessels operate in international shipping markets and therefore primarily transact business in U.S. Dollars. The Company's books of accounts are maintained in U.S. Dollars. Transactions involving other currencies are translated into the United States dollar using exchange rates that are in effect at the time of the transaction. At the balance sheet dates, monetary assets and liabilities, which are denominated in other currencies, are translated to United States dollars at the foreign exchange rate prevailing at year-end. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency translation are reflected in the consolidated statements of income.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents, consisting mostly of deposits, with high credit qualified financial institutions. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions in which it places its deposits. The Company limits its credit risk with accounts receivable by performing ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of its customers, receives charter hires in advance and generally does not require collateral for its accounts receivable.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Seanergy considers time deposits and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Term Deposits

Seanergy classifies time deposits and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of more than three months as Term Deposits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Restricted Cash

Restricted cash is excluded from cash and cash equivalents. Restricted cash represents minimum cash deposits or cash collateral deposits required to be maintained with certain banks under the Company's borrowing arrangements or in relation to bank guarantees issued on behalf of the Company, which are legally restricted as to withdrawal or use. In the event that the obligation relating to such deposits is expected to be terminated within the next twelve months, these deposits are classified as current assets; otherwise they are classified as non-current assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Accounts Receivable Trade, Net

Accounts receivable trade, net, include receivables from charterers, net of a provision for doubtful accounts. At each balance sheet date, all potentially uncollectible accounts are assessed individually for the purposes of determining the appropriate provision for doubtful accounts. The Company also assessed the provisions of ASC 326, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses", by assessing the counterparties' credit worthiness and concluded that there is no material impact in the Company's consolidated financial statements. No provision for doubtful accounts was established as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Inventories

Inventories consist of lubricants, which are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Cost is determined by the first in, first out method.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Insurance Claims

The Company records insurance claim recoveries for insured losses incurred on damage to fixed assets and for insured crew medical expenses and for legal fees covered by directors' and officers' liability insurance. Insurance claim recoveries are recorded, net of any deductible amounts, at the time the Company's fixed assets suffer insured damages or when crew medical expenses are incurred, or when liabilities are incurred by the Company's directors and officers in their capacities as officers and directors, recovery is probable under the related insurance policies, the claim is not subject to litigation and the Company can make an estimate of the amount to be reimbursed. The classification of the insurance claims into current and non-current assets is based on management's expectations as to their collection dates. No provision for credit losses was recorded as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 pursuant to the provisions of ASC 326.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Vessels

Vessels acquired as a part of a business combination are recorded at fair market value on the date of acquisition. Vessels acquired as asset acquisitions are stated at historical cost, which consists of the contract price less discounts, plus any material expenses incurred upon acquisition (delivery expenses and other expenditures to prepare for the vessel's initial voyage). Subsequent expenditures for conversions and major improvements are capitalized when they appreciably extend the life, increase the earning capacity or improve the efficiency or safety of the vessels. Expenditures for routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

In addition, other investments, relating to vessels' equipment not yet installed, are included in "Deferred charges and other investments, non-current" in the consolidated balance sheets. Amounts paid for this equipment are included in "Vessels acquisitions and improvements" under "Cash flows from investing activities" in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Vessel Depreciation

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the vessels (25 years from the date of their initial delivery from the shipyard), after considering the estimated salvage value. Salvage value is estimated by the Company by taking the cost of steel times the weight of the ship noted in lightweight ton (LWT). Salvage values are periodically reviewed and revised to recognize changes in conditions, new regulations or for other reasons. Revisions of salvage values affect the depreciable amount of the vessels and affect depreciation expense in the period of the revision and future periods.

Effective January 1, 2024 and following management's reassessment of the residual value of the vessels, the estimated scrap value per LWT was increased to $0.35 from $0.30. Management's estimate was based on the average demolition prices prevailing in the market in the last 15 years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Vessels) and Right-of-use asset (finance lease)

The Company reviews its long-lived assets (Vessels) and right-of-use asset for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as prevailing market conditions, obsolesce or damage to the asset, business plans to dispose a vessel earlier than the end of its useful life and other business plans, indicate that the carrying amount of the assets, plus any unamortized dry-docking costs, may not be recoverable. The volatile market conditions in the dry bulk market with decreased charter rates and decreased vessel market values are conditions that the Company considers to be indicators of a potential impairment for its vessels and right-of-use asset.

If indicators of impairment are present the Company determines undiscounted projected operating cash flows for each related vessel and right-of-use asset and compares it to the vessel's or right-of-use asset's carrying value, plus any unamortized dry-docking costs. When the undiscounted projected operating cash flows expected to be generated by the use of the vessel and/or its eventual disposition are less than the vessel's or right-of-use asset's carrying value, plus any unamortized dry-docking costs, the Company impairs the carrying amount of the vessel or right-of-use asset. Measurement of the impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset as determined by independent valuators and use of available market data. The undiscounted projected operating cash inflows are determined by considering the charter revenues from existing time charters for the fixed fleet days and an estimated daily time charter equivalent for the non-fixed days (based on a combination of one year charter rates estimates and the average of the trailing 10-year historical charter rates, excluding outliers) adjusted for commissions, expected off hires due to scheduled maintenance and estimated unexpected breakdown off hires, along with an estimate of an additional daily revenue for each scrubber-fitted vessel, as applicable. The undiscounted projected operating cash outflows are determined by applying various assumptions regarding vessel operating expenses and scheduled maintenance.

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, indicators of impairment existed for one of the Company's vessels as its carrying value plus any unamortized dry-docking costs was higher than its market value. The carrying value of the Company's vessel plus any unamortized dry-docking costs for which impairment indicators existed as at December 31, 2025, was $32,223. From the impairment exercise performed, the undiscounted projected operating cash flows expected to be generated by the use of this vessel were higher than the vessel's carrying value, plus any unamortized dry-docking costs, and thus the Company concluded that no impairment charge should be recorded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) Dry-Docking and Special Survey Costs

The Company follows the deferral method of accounting for dry-docking costs and special survey costs whereby actual costs incurred are deferred and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period through the date the next survey is scheduled to become due. Dry-docking costs which are not fully amortized by the next dry-docking period are expensed. Amounts are included in "Deferred charges and other investments, non-current". Unamortized dry-docking costs as at December 31, 2025 and 2024 amounted to $15,710 and $4,521, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Commitments and Contingencies

Liabilities for loss contingencies, arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties, environmental and remediation obligations and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Revenue Recognition

Revenues are generated from time charters and spot charters. A time charter is a contract for the use of a vessel as well as vessel operations for a specific period of time and a specified daily charter hire rate, which is generally payable in advance. Spot charter agreements are charter hires, where a contract is made in the spot market for the use of a vessel for a specific voyage at a specified charter rate per ton of cargo or for a lump sum amount.

The Company accounts for its time charter contracts as operating leases pursuant to ASC 842 "Leases". The Company has determined that the non-lease component in its time charter contracts relates to services for the operation of the vessel, which comprise of crew, technical and safety services, among others. The Company further elected to adopt a practical expedient that provides it with the discretion to recognize lease revenue as a combined single lease component for all time charter contracts (operating leases) since it determined that the related lease component and non-lease component have the same timing and pattern of transfer and the predominant component is the lease. The Company qualitatively assessed that more value is ascribed to the use of the asset (i.e., the vessel) rather than to the services provided under the time charter agreements. Time charter revenue is recorded over the term of the charter agreement as the service is provided and collection of the related revenue is reasonably assured.

The Company accounts for its spot charter contracts following the provisions of ASC 606, "Revenue from contracts with customers". The Company has determined that its spot charter agreements do not contain a lease because the charterer under such contracts does not have the right to control the use of the vessel since the Company retains control over the operations of the vessel, provided also that the terms of the spot charter are predetermined, and any change requires the Company's consent and are therefore considered service contracts. Spot charter revenue is recognized on a pro-rata basis over the duration of the voyage from loading to discharge, when a voyage agreement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, service is provided and the collection of the related revenue is reasonably assured. For voyage charters, the Company satisfies its single performance obligation to transfer cargo under the contract over the voyage period. The Company has taken the practical expedient not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.

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Demurrage income, which is considered a form of variable consideration and is recognized as the performance obligation is satisfied, is included in Vessel revenue, net and represents payments by the charterer to the vessel owner when loading or discharging time exceeds the stipulated time in the voyage charter agreements.

Despatch expense, which is considered a form of variable consideration and is recognized as the performance obligation is satisfied, is included in Vessel revenue, net and represents payments to the charterer by the vessel owner when loading or discharging time is faster than the stipulated time in the voyage charter agreements.

Deferred revenue represents cash received in advance of performance under the contract prior to the balance sheet date and is realized when the associated revenue is recognized under the contract in periods after such date.

Fees from related parties: The Company accounts for fees from related parties in accordance with ASC 606. Seanergy earns, either directly or through a subsidiary, a fixed fee per day and month in accordance with the master management agreement and technical management agreements, respectively, entered into with United and certain of United's subsidiaries (Note 3). In addition, according to the commercial management agreement entered into with a subsidiary of United, the Company earns through a subsidiary a fixed percentage on the gross freight, demurrage and charter hire, except for any vessels that are chartered-out to the Company (Note 3). These commission fees are recognized ratably over the duration of the charter or voyage period. Seanergy earns also a fee equal to 1% of the contract price of any vessel bought or sold or bareboat chartered by them on United's behalf. Fees related to sale and purchase or bareboat chartering services are recognized upon completion of the relevant purchase or sale.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Leases

*Office lease*

In April 2018, the Company moved into its current office spaces. Under ASC 842, the lease is classified as an operating lease and a lease liability and right-of-use asset based on the present value of future minimum lease payments have been recognized on the balance sheet. The monthly rent expense is recorded in general and administration expenses. The Company has assessed the right-of-use asset for impairment, and since no impairment indicators existed, no impairment charge was recorded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Sale and Leaseback Transactions

In accordance with ASC 842, the Company, as seller-lessee, determines whether the transfer of an asset should be accounted for as a sale in accordance with ASC 606. The existence of an option for the seller-lessee to repurchase the asset precludes the accounting for the transfer of the asset as a sale unless both of the following criteria are met: (1) the exercise price of the option is the fair value of the asset at the time the option is exercised and (2) there are alternative assets, substantially the same as the transferred asset, readily available in the marketplace; and the classification of the leaseback as a finance lease or a sales-type lease, precludes the buyer-lessor from obtaining control of the asset. If the transfer of the asset meets the criteria of sale, the Company, as seller-lessee recognizes the transaction price for the sale when the buyer-lessor obtains control of the asset, derecognizes the carrying amount of the underlying asset and accounts for the lease in accordance with ASC 842. If the transfer does not meet the criteria of sale, the Company does not derecognize the transferred asset, accounts for any amounts received as a financing arrangement and recognizes the difference between the amount of consideration received and the amount of consideration to be paid as interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) Commissions

Commissions, which include address and brokerage commissions, are recognized in the same period as the respective charter revenues. Address commissions are payable to the charterer and are included in "Vessel revenue, net" while brokerage commissions to third parties are included in "Voyage expenses". For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, an amount of $5,828, $6,108 and $3,869, respectively, was included in "Vessel revenue, net" related to address commission to third parties.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Vessel Voyage Expenses

Vessel voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal, bunker expenses and brokerage commissions expenses that are unique to a particular charter. Under time charter agreements and bareboat charters, the Company incurs and pays only for brokerage commissions. Under a spot charter, the Company incurs and pays for certain voyage expenses, primarily consisting of bunkers consumption, brokerage commissions, port and canal costs. Under ASC 606 and after implementation of ASC 340-40 "Other assets and deferred costs" for contract costs, incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer, and contract fulfillment costs, are capitalized and amortized as the performance obligation is satisfied, if certain criteria are met. Costs to fulfill the contract prior to arriving at the load port primarily consist of bunkers which are deferred and amortized during the voyage period. Costs amortized during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $193, $NIL and $NIL.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) Vessel Operating Expenses

Vessel operating expenses are expensed in the period incurred. Vessel operating expenses comprise costs for crewing, insurance, lubricants, spare parts, provisions, stores, repairs and maintenance, including major overhauling and underwater inspection, and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Finance Costs

Underwriting, legal and other direct costs incurred with the issuance of long-term debt or to refinance existing debt or convertible notes are deferred and amortized to interest expense over the life of the related debt using the effective interest method. The Company presents unamortized deferred finance costs as a reduction of long-term debt in the accompanying balance sheets. For the accounting of the unamortized deferred finance costs following debt extinguishment, see below (Note 2(ab)).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in general and administration expenses.

Seanergy Management Corp. ("Seanergy Management"), the Company's management company, established in Greece under Greek Law 89/67 (as amended to date), is subject to an annual contribution calculated on the total amount of foreign exchange annually imported and converted to Euros. The contribution to be paid in 2026 by Seanergy Management for 2025 is estimated at $130 and is included in "General and administration expenses". The contribution paid in the years ended December 2025 and 2024 was $152 and $103, respectively.

Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. ("Seanergy Shipmanagement"), the Company's second management company, established in Greece under Greek Law 89/67 (as amended to date), is subject to an annual contribution calculated on the total amount of foreign exchange annually imported and converted to Euros. The contribution to be paid in 2026 by Seanergy Shipmanagement for 2025 is estimated at $NIL. No contribution was paid by Seanergy Shipmanagement in the years ended December 2025 and 2024.

Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of the United States (the "Code") and the regulations thereunder, U.S. source income from the international operations of ships is generally exempt from U.S. tax if the company operating the ships meets both of the following requirements: (a) the Company is organized in a foreign country that grants an equivalent exception to corporations organized in the United States and (b) either (i) more than 50% of the value of the Company's stock is owned, directly or indirectly, by individuals who are "residents" of the Company's country of organization or of another foreign country that grants an "equivalent exemption" to corporations organized in the United States (50% Ownership Test) or (ii) the Company's stock is "primarily and regularly traded on an established securities market" in its country of organization, in another country that grants an "equivalent exemption" to United States corporations, or in the United States (Publicly-Traded Test).

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The common shares of the Company will be considered to be "primarily traded" on an established securities market in a country if the number of shares of each class of stock used to satisfy the Publicly-Traded Test that is traded during the taxable year on all established securities markets in that country exceeds the number of shares in each such class that is traded during that year on established securities markets in any other single country.

The common shares of the Company will be considered "regularly traded" if the common shares represent 50% or more of the Company's outstanding shares, by total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote and by total combined value of all classes of stock, and are listed on one or more established securities markets (such as the Nasdaq Capital Market on which the Company's common shares are traded).

The regulations further require that with respect to each class of stock relied upon to meet the listing requirement: (i) such class of the stock is traded on the market, other than in minimal quantities, on at least sixty (60) days during the taxable year or one-sixth (1/6) of the days in a short taxable year; and (ii) the aggregate number of shares of such class of stock traded on such market is at least 10% of the average number of shares of such class of stock outstanding during such year or as appropriately adjusted in the case of a short taxable year. Even if a foreign corporation does not satisfy both tests, the regulations provide that the trading frequency and trading volume tests will be deemed satisfied by a class of stock if such class of stock is traded on an established market in the United States and such class of stock is regularly quoted by dealers making a market in such stock.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the regulations provide, in pertinent part, that each class of the Company's stock will not be considered to be "regularly traded" on an established securities market for any taxable year in which 50% or more of the vote and value of the outstanding shares of such class are owned, actually or constructively under specified stock attribution rules, on more than half the days during the taxable year by persons who each own 5% or more of the value of such class of the Company's outstanding stock ("5 Percent Override Rule").

Based on the Company's analysis of its shareholdings during 2025, the Publicly-Traded Test for the entire 2025 year has been satisfied in that less than 50% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares were held by persons who each own directly or indirectly 5% or more of the vote and value of such class of stock for more than half the days during the 2025 taxable year. Effectively, the Company and each of its subsidiaries qualify for this statutory tax exemption for the 2025 taxable year.

Certain charterparties of the Company contain clauses that permit the Company to seek reimbursement from charterers of any U.S. tax paid. The Company has in the past sought reimbursement and has secured payment from most of its charterers. The Company's U.S. federal income tax based on its U.S. source shipping income for 2025, 2024 and 2023, taking into consideration charterers' reimbursement, was $NIL, $NIL and $NIL, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based compensation represents vested and non-vested common stock granted to directors and employees for their services as well as to non-employees. The Company calculates stock-based compensation expense for the award based on its fair value on the grant date and recognizes it on an accelerated basis over the vesting period. The Company accounts for forfeitures when incurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y) Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income available to Seanergy's shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Unvested shares granted under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan, or other, are entitled to receive dividends which are not refundable, even if such shares are forfeited, and therefore are considered participating securities for basic earnings per share calculation purposes, using the two-class method. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. The treasury stock method is used to compute the dilutive effect of warrants and shares issued under the Equity Incentive Plan. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(z) Segment Reporting

The Company reports financial information and evaluates its operations by total charter revenues and not by the length of vessel employment, customer, type of charter or geographical area as the charterer is free to trade the vessel worldwide and as a result, the disclosure of geographic information is impracticable. Although revenue can be identified for different types of charters, management does not identify expenses, profitability or other financial information for different charters. The chief operating decision maker ("CODM") does not use discrete financial information to evaluate the operating results for each type of charter or vessel but is instead regularly provided with only the consolidated expenses as noted on the face of the consolidated statements of income. The CODM assesses performance for the vessel operations segment and decides how to allocate resources based on consolidated net income. As a result, management, including the CODM, reviewed operating results solely by revenue and consolidated operating results of the fleet, and thus the Company had determined that it had only one operating and reportable segment and has identified the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer as the CODM in accordance with ASC *280,* "Segment Reporting". The accounting policies applied to the reportable segment are the same as those used in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(aa) Fair Value Measurements

The Company follows the provisions of ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement", which defines fair value and provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The guidance creates a fair value hierarchy of measurement and describes fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ab) Debt Modifications and Extinguishments

Costs associated with new loans or debt modifications, including fees paid to lenders or required to be paid to third parties on the lender's behalf for obtaining new loans or refinancing existing loans, are recorded as deferred charges. Costs paid directly to third parties are expensed as incurred. Deferred finance costs are presented as a deduction from the corresponding liability. Such fees are deferred and amortized to interest and finance costs during the life of the related debt using the effective interest method. Unamortized fees relating to loans repaid or refinanced, meeting the criteria of debt extinguishment, are expensed in the period the repayment or refinancing is made. In particular, ASC 470-50-40-2 indicates that for extinguishments of debt, the difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt (which includes any deferred debt finance costs) should be recognized as a gain or loss when the debt is extinguished and identified as a separate item.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ac) Derivatives – Forward Freight Agreements

 **From time to time, the Company may take positions in derivative instruments including forward freight agreements, or FFAs. Generally, FFAs and other derivative instruments may be used to hedge the Company's exposure to the charter market for a specified route and period of time. Upon settlement, if the contracted charter rate is less than the average of the rates for the specified route and time period, as reported by an identified index, the seller of the FFA is required to pay the buyer the settlement sum, being an amount equal to the difference between the contracted rate and the settlement rate, multiplied by the number of days in the specified period covered by the FFA. Conversely, if the contracted rate is greater than the settlement rate, the buyer is required to pay the seller the settlement sum. The FFAs are not intended to serve as an economic hedge for the Company's vessels that are being chartered in the spot market, but are assumed across all dry bulk vessel sectors based on the Company's views of the underlying markets and short-term outlook. The Company measures the fair value of all open positions at each reporting date on this basis (Level 1). There were no open positions as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Company's FFAs do not qualify for hedge accounting and therefore gains or losses are recognized in the consolidated statements of income under "Loss on forward freight agreements, net" and in the consolidated statements of cash flows in changes in operating assets and liabilities.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ad) Share and warrant repurchases

**The Company records the repurchase of its common shares and warrants at cost. The Company's common shares repurchased for retirement are immediately cancelled and the Company's common stock is accordingly reduced. Any excess of the cost of the shares over their par value is allocated in additional paid-in capital, in accordance with ASC 505-30-30, Treasury Stock. For warrants repurchased, if the instrument is classified as equity, any cash paid in the settlement is recorded as an offset to additional paid-in capital. The Company has no outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2025.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ae) Finance Lease Liabilities & Right-of-Use Assets

Bareboat charter-in agreements that the Company may enter into are accounted for pursuant to ASC 842 and are classified as finance leases if they involve a purchase obligation or a purchase option that is reasonably certain, at inception, that will be exercised, among other factors. At the commencement date of the finance lease, a lessee initially measures the lease liability at the present value, using the discount rate determined on the commencement, of the lease payments to be made over the lease term, including any amount for the purchase the vessel, if applicable. Subsequently, the lease liability is increased by the interest on the lease liability and decreased by the lease payments during the period. The interest on the lease liability is determined in each period during the lease term as the amount that produces a constant periodic discount rate on the remaining balance of the liability, taking into consideration the reassessment requirements.

A lessee initially measures the finance right-of-use asset at cost which consists of the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability; any lease payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date, less any lease incentives received; and any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee. Subsequently, the finance right-of-use asset is measured at cost less any accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses, taking into consideration the reassessment requirements. The finance right-of-use asset is amortized on a straight-line basis from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the finance right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. However, if the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee or the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to purchase the underlying asset, the lessee amortizes the right-of-use asset to the end of the useful life of the underlying asset. The Company elected the practical expedient on not separating lease components from nonlease components in accordance with ASC 842-10-15-37.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(af) European Union's Emissions Trading System

The European Union's Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS") was extended to cover the maritime transportation industry commencing January 1, 2024, with application to all large ships of at least 5,000 gross tonnage. Vessels are in the scope of the scheme for those voyages which begin, end or pass through European Union ("EU") waters. The Company has an obligation to surrender EU ETS emissions allowances ("EUAs") to the EU for each ton of reported greenhouse gas emissions in the scope of the EU ETS. Where vessels are operated under time charters, such EUAs due to the EU are provided to the Company by the charterers pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.

Liabilities in relation to EUAs obligations under the EU ETS, but not yet surrendered, are categorized as "Accrued liabilities" if settlement to the EU is due within 12 months of the reporting date, and within "Other non-current liabilities" if settlement is due after 12 months of the reporting date. The liability is based on the total number of EUAs required to be submitted based on level of emissions occurring on or prior to the period end. For partially completed voyages, the value of the liability is initially estimated using the cost of EUAs that may be required to be submitted at the reporting date and updated following completion of the voyage. An equal and opposite asset is recognized in relation to EUAs due from charterers, within "Other current assets" or in case when the charterer has provided the Company with EUAs within "Intangible assets". EUAs purchased and held by the Company intended to be used to settle its EUA obligations are categorized as intangible assets, valued at cost. These assets are not subject to amortization but are reviewed for impairment at the reporting date.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded $368 and $698 in "Other current assets" and $1,336 and $1,671 in "Accrued liabilities", respectively.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company held EUAs amounting to $1,493 and $973, respectively, that were provided by the charterers and are expected to be surrendered in September 2026 and September 2025, respectively, and are classified as "Intangible assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company also held EUAs amounting to $67 and $60, respectively, to settle future EUA obligations and are classified as "Intangible assets, non-current" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ag) Foreign currency exchange rates forward contract

When deemed appropriate from a risk management perspective, the Company enters into forward contracts to hedge against the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency forward contracts are agreements entered into with a financial services institution to exchange, at a specified future date, currencies of different countries at a specific rate. Foreign currency forward contracts are recorded on the Company's balance sheet as assets or liabilities and are measured at fair value. As of December 31, 2025, the forward contract is presented as an asset under "Foreign exchange forward contract" in the consolidated balance sheet. The valuation of forward contracts is based on Level 2 observable inputs of the fair value hierarchy, such as forward foreign exchange rate curves. Cash inflows/outflows attributed to foreign currency forward derivative instruments, if any, are reported within cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ah) Investment in equity securities

Investments that are not accounted for under equity method are in scope of ASC 321 "Investments – Equity Securities". The Company elects to measure equity security without a readily determinable fair value that does not qualify for the practical expedient to estimate fair value in accordance with paragraph ASC 820-10-35-59 at its costs minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments . The Company reassesses at each reporting period whether the investment without the readily determinable value qualifies to be measured in accordance with this paragraph. At each reporting period, the Company makes a qualitive assessment considering impairment indicators such as significant deterioration in earning performance, significant adverse change in general market conditions and factors that raise significant concerns about the investee's ability to continue as going concern.**

**Recent Accounting Pronouncements**

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, *Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expenses Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses*. The standard is intended to require more detailed disclosure about specified categories of expenses (including employee compensation, depreciation and amortization) included in certain expense captions presented on the face of the income statement. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments may be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this ASU or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on its financial statements.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-05, *Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets*, which provides a practical expedient related to the estimation of expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets that arise from transactions accounted for under ASC 606. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025 and interim periods within those annual periods with early adoption permitted. The Company expects the adoption of this standard will have a minimal impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-12 to clarify, correct errors in or make other improvements to a broad range of topics in the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), including ASC 260, *Earnings Per Share*; ASC 325, *Investments — Other*; and ASC 958, *Not-for-Profit Entities*. The guidance is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after 15 December 2026, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. Entities are required to apply the amendments to ASC 260 retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented in the period of adoption. Entities can apply all other amendments in the period of adoption either (1) prospectively to all new transactions recognized on or after the date that the entity first applies the amendments or (2) retrospectively to the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, with an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets in the statement of financial position) as of the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. An entity may elect the transition method on an issue-by-issue basis (except for the ASC 260 amendments). The Company evaluated the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and determined that there is no effect on its results of operations.

There are no other recent accounting pronouncements the adoption of which is expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements in the current or any future periods.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Transactions with Related Parties:

*Short-term loan facility:*

On April 25, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement to provide a $2,000 short-term loan facility to United Maritime Corporation ("United"). The facility bore interest of 10.0% per annum and was fully repaid on June 17, 2025, shortly after the completion of a vessel sale by United. The resulting interest income of $48 is presented in "Interest income - related party" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

*Management Agreements:*

Master Management Agreement

On July 5, 2022, Seanergy entered into a master management agreement with United for the provision of technical, administrative, commercial, brokerage and certain other services. Certain of these services are being contracted directly with Seanergy's wholly owned subsidiaries, Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. ("Seanergy Shipmanagement") and Seanergy Management. In consideration of Seanergy providing such services, United pays a fixed administration fee of $0.3 per vessel per day to Seanergy. The initial term of the master management agreement with United expired on December 31, 2024, and, pursuant to its terms, has since been automatically extended for successive 12-month periods. The master management agreement may be terminated immediately only for cause and at any time by either party with three months' prior notice, and no termination fee will be payable.

Technical Management Agreement

In relation to the technical management, Seanergy Shipmanagement is responsible for arranging (directly or by subcontracting) for the day-to-day operations, inspections, maintenance, repairs, drydocking, purchasing, insurance and claims handling. On July 19, 2024, the technical management of one of United's vessel with Seanergy Shipmanagement was terminated due to her sale and on September 10, 2024 and February 4, 2025, Seanergy Shipmanagement undertook the technical management of two United vessels. Between June 10, 2025 and September 16, 2025, the technical management of two of United's vessels with Seanergy Shipmanagement was terminated due to their sales. As of December 31, 2025, Seanergy Shipmanagement earns a fixed management fee of $14 per month for the aforesaid services for four United vessels.

Commercial Management Agreement

Effective as of April 1, 2023, Seanergy Management has entered into a commercial management agreement with United's subsidiary, United Management Corp. ("United Management") pursuant to which Seanergy Management acts as agent for United's subsidiaries for the commercial management of United's vessels, including voyage monitoring, freight collection, postfixing, sale, purchase and bareboat chartering. United agreed to pay Seanergy Management a fee equal to 0.75% of the gross freight, demurrage and charter hire collected from the employment of United's vessels. In addition, Seanergy Management earns a fee equal to 1% of the contract price of any vessel bought, sold or bareboat chartered by them on United's behalf, but not including any vessels bought, sold or bareboat chartered from or to Seanergy, or any vessel sale relating to a sale and leaseback transaction.

Right of First Refusal Agreement

On July 5, 2022, Seanergy entered into a Right of First Refusal Agreement with United. Pursuant to the agreement, Seanergy has a right of first refusal with respect to any opportunity available to United to sell, acquire or charter-in any Capesize vessel as well as with respect to chartering opportunities, other than short-term charters with a term of 13 months or less, available to United for Capesize vessels. In addition, United has a right of first offer with respect to any Capesize vessel transfers, assignments, sales or other dispositions by the Company. United exercised such right with respect to the sale of the *Goodship* and the *Tradership* (Note 6). Both vessels were delivered to United in February 2023. As of December 31, 2023, a gain on sale of vessel, net of sale expenses, amounting to $8,094 was recognized and is presented as "Gain on sale of vessels, net – related party" in the consolidated statements of income (Note 6).

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During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, fees charged from Seanergy to United in relation to the above-mentioned services amounted to $2,580, $2,578 and $3,198, respectively, and are presented in "Fees from related parties" in the consolidated statements of income.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, balance due from United amounted to $9,100 and $7,271, respectively, and is included in "Due from related parties" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows:

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|  Cash and cash equivalents |  | 48,244 |  | 21,866 |
|  Restricted cash |  | 8,109 |  | 8,050 |
|  Restricted cash, non-current |  | 6,300 |  | 5,000 |
|  Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | | 62,653 | | 34,916 |

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Restricted cash as of December 31, 2025 includes a $8,000 term deposit as pledged, at the Company's option, capital for a one-month period as per the October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility (Note 8) and $109 of restricted deposits pledged as collateral for credit cards balances with one of the Company's financial institutions. Restricted cash, non-current as of December 31, 2025 includes $3,000 of minimum liquidity requirements as per the February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility (Note 8), $2,800 of minimum liquidity requirements as per the December 2025 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility (Note 8) and $500 of minimum liquidity requirements as per the June 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility (Note 8). Minimum liquidity, not legally restricted, as of December 31, 2025, of $10,000 as per the Company's credit facilities' covenants, is included in "Cash and cash equivalents" in the consolidated balance sheet.

Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 includes $8,000 as pledged, at the Company's option, capital for a one-month interest period as per the October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility (Note 8) and $50 of restricted deposits pledged as collateral for credit cards balances with one of the Company's financial institutions. Restricted cash, non-current as of December 31, 2024 includes $2,000 of minimum liquidity requirements as per the June 2022 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility (Note 8), $2,000 of minimum liquidity requirements as per the October 2022 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility (Note 8), $500 of minimum liquidity requirements as per the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility (Note 8), $500 of minimum liquidity requirements as per the June 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility (Note 8). Minimum liquidity, not legally restricted, as of December 31, 2024, of $9,500 as per the Company's credit facilities' covenants, is included in "Cash and cash equivalents" in the consolidated balance sheet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Inventories:

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, inventories amounted to $1,634 and $1,693, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets related to lubricants.

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The amounts in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

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|  **Beginning balance** | 610137 | 511935 |
|  - Additions | 70231 | 98202 |
|  - Disposals | (28823) | - |
|  **Ending balance** | 651545 | 610137 |
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|  **Beginning balance** | (125645) | (101459) |
|  - Depreciation for the period | (29600) | (24186) |
|  - Disposals | 10242 | - |
|  **Ending balance** | (145003) | (125645) |
|  **Net book value** | **506542** | **484492** |

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***Acquisitions*** 

On August 25, 2025, following the exercise of the purchase obligation of the *Blueship* bareboat charter, an amount of $31,009 was derecognized from Finance Lease, Right-of-use Assets (Note 7) and recognized as "Vessels, net" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The acquisition of the vessel was financed through the Kowa Blueship Sale and Leaseback (Note 8).

On December 12, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated party for the purchase of a secondhand Newcastlemax vessel, the *Meiship*, for a gross purchase price of $37,000. On December 13, 2024, the Company paid an advance of $3,700 according to terms of the agreement and the advance was included in "Advances for vessel acquisition" in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024. Delivery of the vessel took place on February 27, 2025. The acquisition of the vessel was financed with cash on hand and through the February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility (Note 8).

On October 24, 2024, following the exercise of the purchase option of the *Titanship* bareboat charter, an amount of $28,412 was derecognized from Finance Lease, Right-of-use Assets (Note 7) and recognized as "Vessels, net" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The acquisition of the vessel was financed through the October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility (Note 8).

On March 18, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated party for the purchase of a secondhand Capesize vessel, the *Kaizenship*, for a gross purchase price of $35,600. The vessel was delivered to the Company on October 1, 2024. The acquisition of the vessel was financed with cash on hand and through the Hinode Sale and Leaseback (Note 8).

On February 5, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the purchase of a secondhand Capesize vessel, the *Iconship*, for a gross purchase price of $33,660. The vessel was delivered to the Company on June 11, 2024. The acquisition of the vessel was financed with cash on hand and through the AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback (Note 8).

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, amounts of $2,222 and $530, respectively, of improvements were capitalized that concern improvements on vessels performance and meeting environmental standards mainly due to installation of ballast water treatment systems and other energy saving devices. The cost of these additions was accounted as major improvement and were capitalized over the vessels' cost and will be depreciated over the remaining useful life of each vessel. Amounts paid within the year for the additions are included in "Vessels acquisitions and improvements" under "Cash flows from investing activities" in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

As of December 31, 2025, all vessels, except for the vessels financed through other financial liabilities for which ownership is held by the lessors (i.e., sale and leaseback agreements) are mortgaged to secure loans of the Company (Note 8).

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***Advances for vessels under construction***

On October 19, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co. and Hengli Shipbuilding (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., for the construction of a newbuilding scrubber fitted Capesize vessel, *("Newbuilding 5")*, for a gross purchase price of $75,159. The vessel is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2027. The acquisition of the vessel will be financed with cash on hand and through a sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of China Huarong Shipping Financial Leasing Company Ltd. ("Huarong") (Note 16).

On November 28, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a newbuilding scrubber fitted Newcastlemax vessel, ("Newbuilding 1"), from Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., for a gross purchase price of $75,750. The vessel is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2028. The acquisition of the vessel will be financed with cash on hand and through a sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of BOC Financial Leasing Corporation Limited. ("BOCL") (Note 16).

An amount of $118 of expenses were capitalized and are recognized as "Vessels under construction" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

***Gain on sale of vessel, net***

On July 30, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated party for the sale of a secondhand Capesize vessel, the *Geniuship*, for a gross purchase price of $21,590. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on September 10, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2025, a gain on sale of vessel, net of sale expenses, amounting to $2,308 was recognized and is presented as "Gain on sale of vessel, net" in the consolidated statements of income.

***Gain on sale of vessels, net – related party***

On December 27, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement with United for the sale of a secondhand Capesize vessel, the *Goodship*, for a gross purchase price of $17,500. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on February 10, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2023, a gain on sale of vessel, net of sale expenses, amounting to $4,887 was recognized and is presented as "Gain on sale of vessels, net - related party" in the consolidated statements of income.

On December 27, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement with United for the sale of a secondhand Capesize vessel, the *Tradership*, for a gross purchase price of $18,750. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on February 28, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2023, a gain on sale of vessel, net of sale expenses, amounting to $3,207 was recognized and is presented as "Gain on sale of vessels, net - related party" in the consolidated statements of income.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Finance Lease, Right-of-use Assets and Finance Lease Liabilities:

On January 23, 2025, the Company entered into a six-month bareboat charter agreement with an unaffiliated third party for a secondhand Capesize vessel, the *Blueship*. The Company advanced a down payment of $4,000 which was paid upon signing of the agreement and another down payment of $4,000 upon delivery of the vessel to the Company, which took place on February 25, 2025. The Company was paying a daily charter rate of $10 over the period of the bareboat charter. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company had an obligation to purchase the vessel for $22,500. The Company had classified the above transaction as a finance lease. At the commencement date, the Company recognized a finance lease liability equal to the present value of lease payments during the bareboat charter period using an incremental borrowing rate of 4.65%. The Company recognized a finance lease liability of $23,747 and a corresponding right-of-use asset of $32,381 which also included $334 of initial direct costs. The amount of the right-of-use-asset was amortized on a straight-line method based on the estimated useful life of the vessel. On August 25, 2025, the Company exercised the purchase obligation for the *Blueship* and purchased the vessel at a price of $22,500 which was financed from the Kowa Blueship Sale and Leaseback (Note 8). Following the exercise of the purchase obligation, the unamortized balance of $31,009 was transferred from "Finance Lease, Right-of-use Assets" to "Vessels, net" (Note 6) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

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On May 9, 2023, the Company entered into a twelve-month bareboat charter agreement with an unaffiliated third party for a secondhand Newcastlemax vessel, the *Titanship*. The Company advanced a down payment of $3,500 which was paid upon signing of the agreement and another down payment of $3,500 upon delivery of the vessel to the Company, which took place on October 24, 2023. The Company was paying a daily bareboat rate of $9 over the period of the twelve-month bareboat charter. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company had an option to purchase the vessel for $20,210, which the Company exercised. The Company had classified the above transaction as a finance lease. At the commencement date, the Company recognized a finance lease liability equal to the present value of lease payments during the bareboat charter period using an incremental borrowing rate of 5.4%. The Company recognized a finance lease liability of $22,388 and a corresponding right-of-use asset of $29,998 which also included $610 of initial direct costs. The amount of the right-of-use-assets was amortized on a straight-line method based on the estimated useful life of the vessel. On October 24, 2024, the Company exercised the purchase option for the *Titanship* and purchased the vessel at a price of $20,210 which was financed from the October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility (Note 8). Following the exercise of the purchase option, the unamortized balance of $28,412 was transferred from "Finance Lease, Right-of-use Assets" to "Vessels, net" (Note 6) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the amortization of the right-of-use assets amounted to $1,050, $1,150 and $436, respectively, and is presented in the Company's consolidated statements of income under "Depreciation and amortization". Interest expense on the finance lease liability for the same period amounted to $518, $898 and $219, respectively (Note 13).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Long-Term Debt and Other Financial Liabilities:

The amounts in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

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|  Long-term debt and other financial liabilities | 293958 | 261451 |
|  Less: Deferred finance costs and debt discounts | (3798) | (3864) |
|  Total | 290160 | 257587 |
|  Less - current portion | (54940) | (37401) |
|  Long-term portion | 235220 | 220186 |

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#### Senior long-term debt

#### New Loan Facilities during the year ended December 31, 2025

#### February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility
***On February 24, 2025, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Piraeus Bank S.A. ("Piraeus Bank") for a $53,560 term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the June 2022 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility, which was secured by the *Worldship and Honorship* and (ii) partially financing the acquisition cost of the *Meiship*. The facility was drawn on February 25, 2025. The loan bears interest at term SOFR plus a margin of 2.05% per annum. A sustainability linked margin adjustment mechanism was introduced, whereby the applicable interest margin can be decreased by 0.05% per annum, per vessel based on the achievement of certain emission thresholds. The facility has a five-year term and the repayment schedule comprises 20 quarterly installments of $1,450 and a final balloon of $24,560 payable together with the final installment. The Company is required to maintain a corporate leverage ratio (as defined therein) not exceeding 70% until maturity. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 125% until the second anniversary of the drawdown date and 130% thereafter until the maturity of the loan. The borrowers are required to maintain an aggregate minimum liquidity amount of $3,000 in their operating accounts. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility was $49,210.***

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#### December 2025 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility
***On December 12, 2025, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Danish Ship Finance A/S ("DSF") for a $45,279 term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the October 2022 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility, which was secured by the *Premiership, Fellowship and Championship*, (ii) financing the purchase obligation of the *Flagship* under the Flagship Cargill Sale and Leaseback and (iii) general corporate purposes. The facility was drawn on December 12, 2025. The loan facility was divided into five tranches. Tranche A, secured by the *Fellowship*, and Tranche B, secured by the *Premiership*, each have a twenty-two-month term and a repayment schedule comprising eight quarterly installments of $518 and a final balloon of $2,071 payable together with the final installments. Each of Tranche A and Tranche B bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum and each borrower is required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $650. Tranche C, secured by the *Championship*, has a twenty-eight-month term and a repayment schedule comprising ten quarterly installments of $585 and a final balloon of $2,930 payable together with the final installment. Tranche C bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.65% per annum, while the borrower is required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $700. Tranche D, secured by the *Flagship*, has a five-year term and a repayment schedule comprising twenty quarterly installments of $750 and a final balloon of $1,800 payable together with the final installment. Tranche D bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.10% per annum, while the borrower is required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $800. Tranche E, secured by the *Fellowship, Premiership and Championship*, has a three-and-a-half-year term and a repayment schedule comprising fourteen quarterly installments of $519. Tranche E bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 1.95% per annum. A sustainability linked margin adjustment mechanism applies to all five tranches, whereby the interest margin can be increased or decreased by 0.05% based on certain emission thresholds. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 133%, at any time when the corporate leverage ratio (as defined therein) is equal to or less than 65%. If the corporate leverage ratio is higher than 65%, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 143%. Finally, the Company is required to maintain a leverage ratio (as defined therein) not exceeding 70% until the maturity of the loan. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the December 2025 DSF Loan Facility was $45,279.***

#### Loan Facilities amended during the year ended December 31, 2025 June 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility
***On June 21, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank S.A. for a $21,000 term loan secured by the *Dukeship*. The loan facility bore interest at SOFR plus a margin of 2.95% per annum and the term is four years. On September 23, 2025, the Company entered into a supplemental agreement to reduce the margin to 2.40% per annum plus term SOFR, with retroactive effect from June 2025. The relevant amendment was assessed based on the provisions of ASC 470-50 and was treated as debt modification. In addition, the Company has the option to pledge cash in the form of time deposits, up to the aggregate amount of the loan outstanding at that time. For the part of the loan equal to the pledged amount, the margin will be reduced to 0.75% per annum for the term of the pledged time deposit, which as per the agreement shall coincide with an interest period of the facility. The repayment schedule comprises four quarterly installments of $1,000 followed by twelve quarterly installments of $500 and a final balloon of $11,000 payable together with the sixteenth installment. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security requirement ratio (as defined therein) not less than 125%. The borrower is required to maintain minimum liquidity of $500 in its operating account. The loan facility was cross collateralized with the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility until it was fully repaid. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the facility was $12,000.***

#### Pre – Existing Loan Facilities
*October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility*

On October 21, 2024, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank S.A. for a $34,000 term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the December 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, which was secured by the *Paroship*, (ii) financing the purchase option for the *Titanship* (Note 7) and iii) providing liquidity for working capital purposes. The facility was drawn on October 22, 2024. The loan bears interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 2.40% per annum. The Company has the option to pledge cash deposits in the form of time deposit up to the aggregate amount of the loan outstanding at the time. For the part of the loan equal to the pledged amount, the applicable margin is reduced to 0.75% per annum, for the term of the pledged time deposit, which as per the agreement shall coincide with an interest period of the facility. The term of the facility is five years, and the repayment schedule comprises four quarterly installments of $1,200, followed by sixteen quarterly installments of $900 and a final balloon of $14,800 payable together with the final installment. In addition, the Company is required to maintain a security cover ratio (as defined therein) of not less than 125%. The refinancing of the December 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility was assessed based on the provisions of ASC 470-50 and was treated as debt modification. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding amount under the facility was $29,200.

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#### Loan Facilities repaid during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

#### August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility
***On August 9, 2021, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank S.A. for a $44,120 term loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing a pre-existing Alpha Bank loan facility which was secured by the *Leadership*, the *Squireship and the Lordship* and (ii) financing the previously unencumbered *Friendship*. Originally, the loan was divided into two tranches as follows: Tranche A, corresponding to the *Squireship* and the *Lordship* and Tranche B, corresponding to the *Friendship*. On June 30, 2022, the Company entered into a supplemental agreement to the facility pursuant to which, the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility was cross collateralized with the June 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility discussed above. On April 28, 2023, the Company prepaid $8,506 of Tranche A and $3,470 of Tranche B using the proceeds from the Village Seven Sale and Leaseback (described below) and as a result all the securities regarding the *Lordship* were irrevocably and unconditionally released. Following the prepayment of the *Lordship*, the amortization schedule of the remaining tranches was amended whereby Tranche A was repayable through seven quarterly installments of $601 each and a final balloon of $10,284 payable together with the final installment and Tranche B was repayable through eight quarterly installments of $258 each and a final balloon of $3,918 payable together with the final installment. Tranche A bore interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 3.55% per annum and Tranche B bore interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 3.30% per annum. The borrower owning the *Squireship* was required to maintain an average quarterly minimum free liquidity of $500, whereas the borrower owning the *Friendship* was required to maintain $500 at all times. On March 20, 2025, the Company fully refinanced the outstanding amount of $10,885 under the Tranche A and $4,434 under the Tranche B of the facility using the proceeds from the Huarong Squireship Sale and Leaseback and the Huarong Friendship Sale and Leaseback, respectively, and all securities created in favor of Alpha Bank were irrevocably and unconditionally released. On that date, as a result of the full prepayment, an amount of $28 relating to deferred finance costs and other related expenses was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment according to the debt extinguishment guidance of ASC 470-50 "Debt Modifications and Extinguishments" and was included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt" in the consolidated statements of income.***

 ****Sinopac Loan Facility* 

On December 20, 2021, the Company entered into a $15,000 loan facility with *Sinopac* Capital International (HK) Limited to refinance a part (Tranche B) of a pre-existing facility with Entrust Global secured by, inter alia, the *Geniuship*. The interest rate was term SOFR plus a margin of 3.50% per annum. The principal was repayable over a five-year term, through four quarterly installments of $530 followed by 16 quarterly installments of $385 and a final balloon payment of $6,720 payable together with the last installment. On September 10, 2025, in connection with the disposal of the *Geniuship*, the Company fully prepaid the outstanding loan amount of $9,030. On that date, as a result of the full prepayment, an amount of $63 relating to deferred finance costs and other related expenses was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment according to the debt extinguishment guidance of ASC 470-50 "Debt Modifications and Extinguishments" and was included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt" in the consolidated statements of income.***

*June 2022 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility*

On June 22, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Piraeus Bank S.A. for a $38,000 sustainability-linked loan for the purpose of (i) refinancing the pre-existing Piraeus Bank loan facility, which was secured by the *Worldship* and (ii) partly financing the acquisition cost of the *Honorship*. The loan bore interest of term SOFR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum and a credit adjustment spread (as defined therein). On November 29, 2024, the Company entered into a second supplemental agreement to (i) extend the maturity to December 24, 2027, (ii) amend the repayment schedule by adding two quarterly installments of $750, (iii) reduce the pre-existing margin of 3.00% to 2.60% per annum with retroactive effect from June 25, 2024, and (iv) eliminate the credit adjustment spread with retroactive effect from June 25, 2024. The facility was repayable through four quarterly installments of $2,000, followed by two quarterly installments of $1,500, followed by sixteen quarterly installments of $750 and a final balloon of $15,000 payable together with the final installment. The borrowers were required to maintain an aggregate minimum liquidity amount of $2,000 in their operating accounts. On February 27, 2025, the Company fully refinanced the outstanding amount of $24,000 using the proceeds from the February 2025 Piraeus Bank Loan Facility and all securities created in favor of Piraeus Bank were irrevocably and unconditionally released.

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*October 2022 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility*

On October 10, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Danish Ship Finance A/S for a $28,000 term loan for the purpose of refinancing a pre-existing loan facility with UniCredit Bank AG, which was secured by the *Premiership* and the *Fellowship*. The October 2022 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility, initially divided into two equal tranches, bore interest of SOFR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum and had a term of five years. The repayment schedule of each tranche comprised six quarterly installments of $780 followed by fourteen quarterly installments of $518 and a final balloon of $2,100 payable together with the twentieth installment. Each borrower was required to maintain minimum liquidity of $650 in its retention account.

On April 18, 2023, the Company amended and restated the loan facility with Danish Ship Finance A/S entered in October 2022 to refinance the pre-existing sale and leaseback with Cargill, which was secured by the *Championship*. The amended and restated facility included a new tranche secured by the *Championship*, while a sustainability adjustment mechanism was introduced in respect of the underlying interest rate of the facility. The new tranche had a five-year term and the repayment schedule comprised eight quarterly installments of $725 followed by twelve quarterly installments of $585 and a final balloon of $2,930 payable together with the final installment. The interest rate was 2.65% over 3-month term SOFR per annum, which could be increased or decreased by 0.05% based on certain emission reduction thresholds. For the new tranche secured by the *Championship*, the borrower was required to maintain a minimum liquidity amount of $700.

On December 12, 2025, the Company fully refinanced the outstanding amount of $21,207 using the proceeds from the December 2025 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility and all securities created in favor of DSF were irrevocably and unconditionally released.

*December 2022 Alpha Bank Loan Facility*

On December 15, 2022, the Company entered into a facility agreement with Alpha Bank S.A. for a $16,500 term loan for the purpose of partly financing the acquisition cost of the *Paroship*. The interest rate of the facility was equal to 2.90% plus term SOFR per annum. The principal was scheduled to be repaid over a four-year term, through four quarterly installments of $525, followed by twelve quarterly installments of $400 and a final balloon of $9,600 payable together with the last installment. The borrower was required to maintain minimum liquidity of $500 in its operating account. On October 22, 2024, the Company refinanced the facility using the proceeds from the October 2024 Alpha Bank Loan Facility and all securities created in favor of Alpha Bank were irrevocably and unconditionally released.

As of December 31, 2025, each of the facilities mentioned above was secured by a first priority mortgage over the respective vessel, general assignments covering the respective vessel's earnings, charter parties, insurances and requisition compensation, account pledge agreements covering the vessel's earnings accounts, technical and commercial managers' undertakings, pledge agreements covering the shares of the applicable vessel-owning subsidiaries and a corporate guarantee by the Company. In addition, certain of these loan facilities were secured by specific charterparty assignments, for charterparties exceeding 13 months in duration and hedging assignment agreements.

#### Other Financial Liabilities - Sale and Leaseback Transactions
 ***#### New Sale and Leaseback Activities during the year ended December 31, 2025
 *Huarong Friendship Sale and Leaseback

On March 13, 2025, the Company entered into a $16,500 sale and leaseback agreement for the *Friendship* with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance Tranche B of the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, secured by the *Friendship*. The agreement became effective on March 20, 2025, upon the delivery of the *Friendship* to the lessor. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Friendship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal amortizes in 20 quarterly installments of $443 along with a purchase obligation of $7,650 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.15% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $15,173.****

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*Huarong Squireship Sale and Leaseback*

On March 13, 2025, the Company entered into a $18,000 sale and leaseback agreement for the *Squireship* with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance Tranche A of the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility, secured by the *Squireship*. The agreement became effective on March 20, 2025, upon the delivery of the *Squireship* to the lessor. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Squireship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, with a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal amortizes in twenty quarterly installments of $475 followed by a purchase obligation of $8,500 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.15% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $16,575.

*Kowa Blueship Sale and Leaseback* 

On August 6, 2025, the Company entered into a $22,500 sale and leaseback agreement for the *Blueship* with Kowa Kaiun Co. Ltd. and T.A.C.K. Shipping S.A. (collectively, "Kowa") for the purpose of financing the purchase option cost of the *Blueship*. The agreement became effective on August 25, 2025, upon the delivery of the *Blueship* to the lessor. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Blueship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, while Kowa has a put option at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal amortizes in sixty monthly installments paid in advance at $268, along with the final purchase and put options of $6,429 payable at the expiry of the bareboat charter. The leaseback agreement bears an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.40% per annum. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal, as of December 31, 2025, was $21,161.

*Huarong Hellasship Sale and Leaseback*

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On December 29, 2025, the Company entered into a $24,675 sale and leaseback agreement for the *Hellasship* with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance the AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Hellaship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eighty-one-month period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the bareboat agreement. The charterhire principal amortizes in 27 quarterly installments of $670 along with a purchase obligation of $6,585 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.00% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time of the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions.

The agreement became effective on January 8, 2026, upon the delivery of the *Hellasship* to the lessor (Note 16).

*Huarong Iconship Sale and Leaseback*

On December 29, 2025, the Company entered into a $25,900 sale and leaseback agreement for the *Iconship* with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance the AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Iconship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eighty-one-month period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the bareboat agreement. The charterhire principal amortizes in 27 quarterly installments of $650 along with a purchase obligation of $8,350 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.00% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time of the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions.

The agreement became effective on January 8, 2026, upon the delivery of the *Iconship* to the lessor (Note 16).

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*Huarong Patriotship Sale and Leaseback*

On December 29, 2025, the Company entered into a $21,875 sale and leaseback agreement for the *Patriotship* with an affiliate of Huarong to refinance the AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Patriotship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eighty-one-month period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the bareboat agreement. The charterhire principal amortizes in 27 quarterly installments of $688 along with a purchase obligation of $3,313 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.00% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time of the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement following the first anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions.

The agreement became effective on January 8, 2026, upon the delivery of the *Patriotship* to the lessor (Note 16).

#### Existing Sale and Leaseback Agreements
Chugoku Bank Sale and Leaseback

On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback transaction with Chugoku Bank, Ltd. to refinance the prior indebtedness secured by the *Partnership*. The drawdown of the funds under the sale and leaseback agreement occurred on March 9, 2022. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remained with the Company and the *Partnership* was recorded as an asset on the Company's balance sheet. The financing amount was $21,300 and the interest rate was SOFR plus a margin of 2.90% per annum. The principal was repayable over an eight-year term, through 32 quarterly installments averaging at approximately $590, followed by a purchase option of $2,388 at the expiration of the bareboat. Following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the Chugoku Bank Sale and Leaseback was $12,567.

On March 9, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of $11,976 (Note 16).

Evahline Sale and Leaseback

On March 29, 2023, the Company entered into a $19,000 sale and leaseback agreement with a subsidiary of Evahline Inc. ("Evahline") for the refinancing of a pre-existing sale and leaseback agreement with Hanchen Limited, an affiliate of AVIC. The agreement became effective on April 6, 2023, upon the delivery of the *Knightship* to the lessor. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Knightship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Evahline on a bareboat basis for a six-year period. The applicable interest rate is 3-month term SOFR plus 2.80% per annum. Following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the six-year bareboat period, the ownership of the vessel will be transferred to the Company at no additional cost. The Company is required to maintain a minimum value (as defined therein) of at least 120% of the charterhire principal. The charterhire principal amortizes in seventy-two consecutive monthly installments paid in advance averaging at $264. The charterhire principal as of December 31, 2025 was $10,292.

Village Seven Sale and Leaseback

On April 24, 2023, the Company entered into a $19,000 sale and leaseback agreement for the *Lordship* with Village Seven Co., Ltd and V7 Fune Inc. (collectively, "Village Seven") to partially refinance the August 2021 Alpha Bank Loan Facility. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Lordship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Village Seven on a bareboat basis for a period of four years and five months. The applicable interest rate is 3-month term SOFR plus 3.00% per annum. Following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company has the option to repurchase the vessel at the price of $7,811, which the Company expects to exercise. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal amortizes in fifty-three consecutive monthly installments paid in advance averaging at $211. The charterhire principal as of December 31, 2025 was $12,018.

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*AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback*

On June 4, 2024, the Company entered into a $19,500 sale and leaseback agreement with Hao Leo Limited ("Hao Leo"), an affiliate of AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd. to partially refinance the CMBFL Sale and Leaseback, secured by the *Hellasship* and *Patriotship*. The agreement became effective on June 28, 2024, upon the delivery of the *Hellasship* to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remained with the Company and the *Hellaship* was recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The charterhire principal was repayable in four quarterly installments of $700 followed by sixteen quarterly installments of $388 along with a purchase obligation of $10,500 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, while it bore an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.55% per annum. The installments were paid in advance. The Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time of the bareboat charter period and at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback was $15,538.

On January 8, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of $15,538 using the proceeds from the Huarong Hellasship Sale and Leaseback (Note 16).***

*AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback*

On June 4, 2024, the Company entered into a $21,905 sale and leaseback agreement with Hao Cancer Limited ("Hao Cancer"), an affiliate of AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd. to partially finance the acquisition of the *Iconship*. The agreement became effective on June 11, 2024, upon the delivery of the vessel to the lessor. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remained with the Company and the *Iconship* was recorded as an asset on the Company's balance sheet. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. The charterhire principal was repayable in four quarterly installments of $750 followed by sixteen quarterly installments of $463 along with a purchase obligation of $11,500 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, while it bore an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.55% per annum. The installments were paid in advance. The Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time of the bareboat charter period and at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the AVIC Iconship Sale and Leaseback was $17,517.

On January 8, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of $17,517 using the proceeds from the Huarong Iconship Sale and Leaseback (Note 16).

AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback

On June 4, 2024, the Company entered into a $16,874 sale and leaseback agreement with Hao Virgo Limited ("Hao Virgo"), an affiliate of AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd. to partially refinance the CMBFL Sale and Leaseback, secured by the *Hellasship* and *Patriotship*. The agreement became effective on June 28, 2024, upon the delivery of the *Patriotship* to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, having a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remained with the Company and the *Patriotship was* recorded as an asset on the Company's balance sheet. The charterhire principal was repayable in four quarterly installments of $600 followed by sixteen quarterly installments of $311 along with a purchase obligation of $9,500 at the expiry of the bareboat charter, while it bore an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.55% per annum. The installments were paid in advance. The Company had continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time of the bareboat charter period and at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the amount outstanding under the AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback was $13,541.

On January 8, 2026, the Company refinanced the outstanding amount of $13,541 using the proceeds from the Huarong Patriotship Sale and Leaseback (Note 16).

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*Hinode Sale and Leaseback*

On August 29, 2024, the Company entered into a $28,500 sale and leaseback agreement with Hinode Kaiun Co., Ltd and Sunmarine Maritime S.A. (collectively, "Hinode") for the purpose of financing part of the acquisition cost of the *Kaizenship.* The agreement became effective on October 1, 2024, upon the delivery of the *Kaizenship* to the lessor. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Hinode on a bareboat basis for a six-year period, with a purchase obligation at the end of the sixth year. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remains with the Company and the *Kaizenship* will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The charterhire principal amortizes in seventy-two consecutive monthly installments paid in advance at $288 each, bearing an interest rate of 1-month term SOFR plus 2.50% per annum. Following the fourth anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company has an obligation to purchase the vessel at the price of $8,250. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions. The charterhire principal as of December 31, 2025 was $23,889.

#### Sale and Leaseback Agreements repaid during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
*Flagship Cargill Sale and Leaseback*

On May 11, 2021, the Company entered into a $20,500 sale and leaseback agreement with Cargill for the purpose of financing part of the acquisition cost of the *Flagship*. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel from Cargill on a bareboat basis for a five-year period, with a purchase obligation at the end of the fifth year. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability, as control remained with the Company and the *Flagship* was recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The implied average applicable interest rate was equivalent to 2% per annum. The charterhire principal was repayable in sixty monthly installments averaging approximately $175 each along with a purchase obligation of $10,000, payable at maturity. The Company had continuous options to buy back the vessel during the whole five-year sale and leaseback period at predetermined prices as set forth in the agreement. Additionally, at the time of repurchase, if the market value of the vessel was greater than certain threshold prices, as set forth in the agreement, the Company would pay to Cargill 15% of the difference between the market price and such threshold prices (the "Asset Upside Amount"). The Company recognized a participation liability of $1,106 as of December 31, 2024, which was included under "Other liabilities – non-current" in the consolidated balance sheets. On December 12, 2025, the Company exercised its option to purchase the *Flagship* for $10,920 by using the proceeds from the December 2025 Danish Ship Finance Loan Facility. On that date, as a result of the refinancing, an amount of $1,572 relating to deferred finance costs and other related expenses was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment according to the debt extinguishment guidance of ASC 470-50 "Debt Modifications and Extinguishments" and was included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt" in the consolidated statements of income. The total participation liability at December 12, 2025 amounted to $2,216, of which $1,108 was paid upon the settlement of the sale and leaseback agreement and the remaining $1,108 will be applied against the vessel's hire over the next couple of years under the extended time charter with Cargill. As of December 31, 2025, the amounts of $594 and $490 are included in "Accrued liabilities" and "Other liabilities, non-current", respectively.

*CMBFL Sale and Leaseback*

On June 22, 2021, the Company entered into sale and leaseback agreements for the *Hellasship* and the *Patriotship* in the total amount of a $30,900 with CMB Financial Leasing ("CMBFL") for the purpose of financing the outstanding acquisition price of both vessels. The financings bore interest at term SOFR plus a margin of 3.50% per annum. The Company had the option to buy back the vessels between the end of the second year until the end of the fifth year at predetermined prices as defined in the agreement. Under ASC 842-40, the transaction was accounted for as a financial liability. The charterhire principal was repayable in twenty quarterly installments of $780 each along with a balloon payment of $15,300 at maturity. On June 28, 2024, the facility was refinanced by the AVIC Hellasship Sale and Leaseback and the AVIC Patriotship Sale and Leaseback, while the outstanding charterhire principal of $21,540 was repaid in full. On that date, as a result of the refinancing, an amount of $649 relating to deferred finance costs and other related expenses was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment according to the debt extinguishment guidance of ASC 470-50 "Debt Modifications and Extinguishments" and was included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt" in the consolidated statements of income.

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All of the Company's secured facilities (i.e., long-term debt and other financial liabilities) bear floating interest at SOFR plus a margin or fixed interest.

Certain of the Company's long-term debt and other financial liabilities contain financial covenants and undertakings requiring the Company to maintain various financial ratios, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a minimum borrower's liquidity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a minimum guarantor's liquidity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a security coverage requirement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a leverage ratio.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants relating to its loan facilities as at that date.

As of December 31, 2025, ten of the Company's owned vessels, having a net carrying value of $264,062, were subject to first and second priority mortgages as collaterals to their long-term debt facilities. In addition, the Company's ten bareboat chartered vessels, having a net carrying value of $242,480 as of December 31, 2025, have been financed through sale and leaseback agreements. As is in typical leaseback agreements, the title of ownership is held by the relevant lenders.

The annual principal payments required to be made after December 31, 2025 for all long-term debt and other financial liabilities, taking into consideration the reclassification of short-term obligations refinanced to long-term for the sale and leaseback agreements with Huarong and BOCL (Note 16), are as follows:

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| 2026  | 56903 |
| 2027  | 59243 |
| 2028  | 43233 |
| 2029  | 50519 |
|  Thereafter | 84060 |
|  **Total** | 293958 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Financial Instruments:

The guidance for fair value measurements applies to all assets and liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. This guidance enables the reader of the consolidated financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The same guidance requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value should be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories based on the inputs used to determine its fair value:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Significant Risks and Uncertainties, including Business and Credit Concentration

The Company places its temporary cash investments, consisting mostly of deposits, primarily with high credit qualified financial institutions. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of those financial institutions that are considered in the Company's investment strategy. The Company limits its credit risk with accounts receivable by performing ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and generally does not require collateral for its accounts receivable and does not have any agreements to mitigate credit risk.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The principal financial assets of the Company consist of Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable trade and other current assets. The principal financial liabilities of the Company consist of trade accounts and other payables long-term debt and other financial liabilities.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable trade, other current assets subject to fair value measurement and trade accounts and other payables: the carrying amounts
 approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value approximates the fair market value for interest bearing cash classified as restricted cash, non-current.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Long-term debt and other financial liabilities: The carrying value of long-term debt and other financial liabilities with variable interest rates (obtained through Level 2 inputs of the fair
 value hierarchy) approximates the fair market value as the long-term debt and other financial liabilities bear interest at floating interest rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. Commitments and Contingencies:

#### Contingencies
Legal proceedings are a common aspect of the shipping industry and may arise from regulatory matters, contract disputes, or other operational issues. These may include claims related to charter agreements, insurance matters, or regulatory compliance. In March 2024, a shareholder filed a lawsuit in the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands against the Company and its board, alleging fiduciary duty violations related to the issuance of the Series B Preferred Shares in December 2021. The plaintiff was not a shareholder of the Company at the time of the transction at issue in the complaint. The plaintiff sought, among other things, to cancel the Series B Preferred Shares and claimed unspecified damages. In October 2024, the High Court dismissed the lawsuit in full, and in November 2024 the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. Briefing on the appeal was concluded in May 2025, and oral argument before the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands was held in February 2026. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the lawsuit and the litigation has been concluded.

The Company accrues for the cost of environmental liabilities when management becomes aware that a liability is probable and is able to reasonably estimate the probable exposure. Currently, management is not aware of any such claims or contingent liabilities that should be disclosed, or for which a provision should be established in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company is covered for liabilities associated with the individual vessels' actions to the maximum limits as provided by Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, members of the International Group of P&I Clubs.

#### Commitments

#### Voyage revenue
The Company operates most of its vessels under lease agreements. Time charters typically may provide for charterers' options to extend the lease terms and termination clauses. The Company's time charters range from 10 to 30 months. In addition, the time charters contain termination clauses which protect either the Company or the charterers from material adverse events. Variable lease payments in the Company's time charters vary based on changes on freight market index. The Company has the option to convert some of these variable lease payments to fixed based on the prevailing Capesize forward freight agreement rates.

The following table sets forth the Company's future minimum contractual charter revenue based on vessels committed to non-cancelable time charter contracts as at December 31, 2025. For index-linked time charter contracts the calculation was made using the initial charter rates (these amounts do not include any assumed off-hire).

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| 2026 | 114072 |
| 2027 | 24852 |
| **Total** | **138924** |

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*Commitments under shipbuilding contracts*

On October 19, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co. and Hengli Shipbuilding (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., for the construction of the *Newbuilding 5* for a gross purchase price of $75,159. The vessel is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2027. The acquisition of the vessel will be financed with cash on hand and through a sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of Huarong (Note 16).

On November 28, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the *Newbuilding 1*, from Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., for a gross purchase price of $75,750. The vessel is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2028. The acquisition of the vessel will be financed with cash on hand and through a sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of BOCL (Note 16).

The following table sets forth the Company's contractual annual payments to be made subsequent to December 31, 2025 based on commitments to non-cancelable contracts as at December 31, 2025.

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| 2026 | 44996 |
| 2027 | 63687 |
| 2028 | 42225 |
| **Total** | **150908** |

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*Lease payments – office space* 

In April 2018, the Company moved into its current office spaces under a five-year lease term, with a Company's option to extend the lease term for another five-year term. On September 16, 2020, the lease term was amended and set for ten years (i.e., April 2028), with a Company's option to extend the lease term for two consecutive five-year terms thereafter. The monthly rent was set at Euro 12,747 and after the prepayment of Euro 250,000, on September 22, 2020 resulted in a reduced monthly rent of Euro 10,000 or ($11.8 based on the Euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate of €1.0000: $1.1763 as of December 31, 2025). Under ASC 842, the lease is classified as an operating lease and an "operating lease liability" and an "operating lease, right-of-use asset" based on the present value of future minimum lease payments have been recognized on the balance sheet. The monthly rent expense is recorded in general and administration expenses. The rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $172, $165 and $166, respectively.

The weighted average discount rate that was used for the recognition of this lease, which was the Company's incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement, is approximately 6.24%. The following table sets forth the Company's undiscounted office rental obligations as at December 31, 2025:

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| 2026<br>| 141 |
| 2027<br>| 141 |
| 2028<br>| 35 |
|  **Total** | 317 |
|  Less: discount based on incremental borrowing rate<br>| (103) |
|  **Present value of operating lease liability** | 214 |
|  Operating lease liability, current | 98 |
|  Operating lease liability, non-current | 116 |
|  **Present value of operating lease liability** | 214 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Capital Structure:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 25,000,000 registered shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001. The board of directors of the Company is expressly granted the authority to issue preferred shares and to establish such series of preferred shares with such designations, preferences and relative participating, rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions as it determines. As at December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had 20,000 series B preferred shares issued and outstanding with par value $0.0001 per share. The series B preferred shares were issued on December 10, 2021, to the Company's Chief Executive Officer, a related party, for a total cash consideration of $250. The issuance of the Series B preferred shares was approved by a special independent committee of the board of directors of the Company which obtained a fairness opinion from an independent financial advisor regarding the value of the preferred shares. Each series B preferred shares entitle the holder to 25,000 votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders of the Company, provided however, that no holder of series B preferred shares may exercise voting rights pursuant to series B preferred shares that would result in the aggregate voting power of any beneficial owner of such shares and its affiliates to exceed 49.99% of the total number of votes eligible to be cast on any matter submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. The holder of series B preferred shares shall have no special voting or consent rights and shall vote together as one class with the holders of the common shares on all matters put before the shareholders. The series B preferred shares are not convertible into common shares or any other security, are not redeemable, are not transferable and have no dividend rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the series B preferred shares will rank pari-passu with the common shareholders and shall be entitled to receive a payment equal to the par value of $0.0001 per share. The Series B preferred holder has no other rights to distributions upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Common Stock

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i) NASDAQ Notifications – Effect of reverse stock split

On August 1, 2022, the Company received written notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq"), indicating that because the closing bid price of the Company's common stock for 30 consecutive business days, from June 16, 2022, to July 29, 2022, was below the minimum $1.00 per share bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the applicable grace period to regain compliance was 180 days, or until January 30, 2023. The Company could cure this deficiency if the closing bid price of its common stock was $1.00 per share or higher for at least ten consecutive business days during the grace period. On January 31, 2023, the Company received written notification from NASDAQ, indicating that the Company was granted an additional 180-day grace period, until July 31, 2023, to cure its non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). At the opening of trading on February 16, 2023, following the approval from the Company's Board of Directors on February 9, 2023, the Company effected a one-for-ten reverse stock split of the Company's common stock. On March 3, 2023, the Company received written notification from Nasdaq that the Company regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) concerning the minimum bid price of the Company's common stock.

ii) Dividends

On November 11, 2025, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the third quarter of 2025, to all shareholders of record as of December 29, 2025. The dividends amounting to $2,745 were paid on January 9, 2026 (Note 16) and are included in "Other current liabilities" as of December 31, 2025 in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

On August 4, 2025, the Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share for the second quarter of 2025, to all shareholders of record as of September 29, 2025. The dividends amounting to $1,056 were paid on October 10, 2025.

On May 26, 2025, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share for the first quarter of 2025, to all shareholders of record as of June 27, 2025. The dividends amounting to $1,045 were paid on July 10, 2025.

On March 5, 2025, the Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, to all shareholders of record as of March 27, 2025. The dividends amounting to $2,090 were paid on April 10, 2025.

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On November 1, 2024, the Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share for the third quarter of 2024 which was paid on January 10, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of December 27, 2024. The dividends amounting to $5,297 were paid on January 10, 2025.

On August 5, 2024, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for the second quarter of 2024, to all shareholders of record as of September 27, 2024. The dividends amounting to $5,150 were paid on October 10, 2024.

On May 14, 2024, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share for the first quarter of 2024 and a special dividend of $0.125 per share, to all shareholders of record as of June 25, 2024. The dividends amounting to $3,108 were paid on July 10, 2024.

On March 5, 2024, the Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023 and a special dividend of $0.075 per share, to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024. The dividends amounting to $2,001 were paid on April 10, 2024.

On January 10, 2024, the Company paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share or $491 for the third quarter of 2023 to all shareholders of record as of December 22, 2023.

Total dividends declared in the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 amounted to $6,936 and $15,556, respectively.

iii) Common stock issuances

On December 14, 2023, the Company entered into an "at the market" offering program with B. Riley Securities, Inc., as sales agent (the "Sales Agent"). In accordance with the terms of the at-the-market sale agreement with the Sales Agent, the Company may offer and sell a number of its common shares, having an aggregate offering price of up to $30,000 at any time and from time to time through the Sales Agent, as agent or principal. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from any sales under the "at the market" offering program for general corporate purposes, which may include buybacks of common shares, additions to working capital, capital expenditures, repayment of debt, financing of possible vessel acquisitions and other investments, or a combination thereof. During the year ended December 31, 2025, no shares were sold. During the year ended December 31, 2024, 576,120 shares have been sold from the Company for gross proceeds of $5,091 under the "at-the-market" offering program and are shown in consolidated statement of stockholder's equity as of December 31, 2024, net of $295 offering expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2023, 1,099 shares have been sold from the Company for gross proceeds of $8 under the offering program and are shown in the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity, net of $199 offering expenses.

On July 2, 2021, the Company's board of directors declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a "Right") for each of the Company's outstanding common shares and adopted a shareholder rights plan. On December 13, 2023, the Company's board of directors approved an amendment and restatement of the Rights Agreement to make certain technical or ministerial changes (the "Shareholders Rights Agreement"). Each Right will allow its holder to purchase from the Company one one-thousandth of a Series A Participating Preferred Share (a "Preferred Share") for $30.00 (the "Exercise Price"), once the Rights become exercisable. This portion of a Preferred Share will give the shareholder approximately the same dividend, voting and liquidation rights as would one common share. Prior to exercise, the Right does not give its holder any dividend, voting, or liquidation rights. The Rights will not be exercisable until ten days after the public announcement that a person or group has become an "Acquiring Person" by obtaining beneficial ownership of 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company's outstanding common shares. The Acquiring Person will not be entitled to exercise these Rights. If an Acquiring Person obtains beneficial ownership of 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company's common shares, then each Right will entitle the holder to purchase for the Exercise Price, in lieu of one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, a number of common shares having a then-current market value of twice the Exercise Price. In addition, if after an Acquiring Person obtains 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company's common shares, (i) the Company merges into another entity; (ii) an acquiring entity merges into the Company; or (iii) the Company sells or transfers 50% or more of its assets, cash flow or earning power, then each Right will entitle the holder to purchase, for the Exercise Price, a number of common shares of the person engaging in the transaction having a then-current market value of twice the Exercise Price. The board of directors may redeem the Rights for $0.0001 per Right under certain circumstances. The Rights expire on the earliest of (i) December 14, 2026; or (ii) the redemption or exchange of the Rights. As at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, no Rights were exercised.

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iv) Buybacks

In December 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a new share repurchase plan under which the Company may repurchase up to $25,000 of its outstanding common shares, convertible note or warrants (the "December 2023 Repurchase Plan"). During 2024, the Company repurchased 519,041 of its outstanding common shares at an average price of approximately $9.35 per share for a total of $4,850, inclusive of commissions and fees. All the repurchased shares have been cancelled as of December 31, 2024. On November 12, 2025, the Company extended the share repurchase plan through the period ending December 31, 2026. During 2025, the Company did not repurchase any of its outstanding commons shares.

On June 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase plan ("June 2022 Repurchase Plan") under which the Company would repurchase up to $5,000 of its outstanding common shares, convertible note or warrants. On November 28, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the extension of the June 2022 Repurchase Plan until December 31, 2023. On December 13, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company terminated the June 2022 Repurchase Plan and authorized the December 2023 Repurchase Plan. During 2023, the Company repurchased 375,531 of its outstanding common shares at an average price of approximately $4.45 per share pursuant to its share repurchase programs for a total of $1,679, inclusive of commissions and fees. All the repurchased shares were cancelled as of December 31, 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Warrants

There are no warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

*Class E Warrants*

The Company's previously issued Class E Warrants expired according to their terms on August 20, 2025.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, 212,233 shares were issued from Class E warrants, for gross proceeds of $845. During the year ended December 31, 2024, 180,000 shares were issued from Class E warrants, for gross proceeds of $885. During the year ended December 31, 2023, no shares were issued from Class E warrants exercises. On January 10, 2023, the Company completed its tender offer to purchase all outstanding Class E Warrants at a price of $0.20 per warrant. The total number of warrants tendered was 4,038,114 warrants, representing approximately 47% of the outstanding Class E Warrants at the time of the tender offer.

*Class D Warrants*

The Company's previously issued Class D Warrants expired according to their terms on April 2, 2025.

*Representative Warrants*

The Company's previously issued Representative Warrants expired according to their terms in April 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. Vessel Revenue and Voyage expenses:

*Revenue Recognition*

Demurrage income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $254, $NIL and $NIL, respectively.

Despatch expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $83, $NIL and $NIL, respectively.

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 *Disaggregation of Revenue* 

The following table presents the Company's statements of income figures derived from spot charters and time charters for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

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|  Vessel revenues from spot charters, net of commissions | 3030 | - | - |
|  Vessel revenues from time charters, net of commissions | 152489 | 164881 | 107036 |
|  Total | 155519 | 164881 | 107036 |

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The Company disaggregates its revenue from contracts with customers by the type of charter (time and spot charters). As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the trade accounts receivable was $871 and $404, respectively, and related to time charters.

The current portion of Deferred revenue as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $4,934 and $2,094, respectively and relates to cash received in advance of performance under operating leases and to premiums for energy devices (i.e., increased daily hire rates provided for by the chartering agreements) for specific equipment installed in the vessels. The non-current portion of Deferred revenue as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $NIL and $67 and relates to premiums for energy saving devices (i.e. increased daily hire rates provided for by the chartering agreements) for specific equipment installed in the vessels. The Deferred revenue is allocated on a straight-line basis over the minimum duration of each charter party.

Charterers individually accounting for more than 10% of revenues during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were:

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| Customer | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| A | 32% | 34% | 28% |
| B | 20% | 22% | 25% |
| C | 17% | - | - |
| D | 13% | 12% | 18% |
| E<br>| - | - | 12% |
| Total | 82% | 68% | 83% |

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*Voyage Expenses*

The following table presents the Company's statements of income figures derived from spot charters and time charters for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

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|  Voyage expenses from spot charters | 1564 | - | - |
|  Voyage expenses from time charters | 3960 | 3297 | 2851 |
|  Total | 5524 | 3297 | 2851 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. Interest and Finance Costs:

Interest and finance costs are analyzed as follows:

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|  | Year ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, |
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|  Interest on long-term debt and other financial liabilities | 19135 | 17838 | 17864 |
|  Interest on finance lease liability | 518 | 898 | 219 |
|  Amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discounts | 1885 | 1726 | 2155 |
|  Convertible notes interest expense | - | - | 178 |
|  Amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discounts (shares issued to third party - non-cash) | - | - | 86 |
|  Other | 183 | 141 | 192 |
|  Total | 21721 | 20603 | 20694 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. Earnings per Share:

The calculation of net income per common share is summarized below:

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|  | For the years ended December 31, | For the years ended December 31, | For the years ended December 31, |
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net income | $21242 | $43472 | $2282 |
|  Less: Dividends to non-vested participating securities | (133) | (549) | (61) |
|  Less: Undistributed earnings to non-vested participating securities | (279) | (980) | (10) |
|  Net income attributable to common shareholders, basic | $20830 | $41943 | $2211 |
|  Undistributed earnings to non-vested participating securities | $279 | $980 | $10 |
|  Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested participating securities | (279) | (974) | (10) |
|  Net income attributable to common shareholders, diluted | $20830 | $41949 | $2211 |
|  Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic | 20471002 | 19745379 | 18394419 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warrants | 66794 | 134497 | 48269 |
|  Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 20537796 | 19879876 | 18442688 |
|  Net income per share attributable to common shareholders, basic | $1.02 | $2.12 | $0.12 |
|  Net income per share attributable to common shareholders, diluted | $1.01 | $2.11 | $0.12 |

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As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, 242,900, 252,000 and 607,580, respectively, non-vested participating shares under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan were excluded from the computation of diluted shares as their effect was already considered under the more dilutive two-class method used above (Note 15). Additionally, securities that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, because to do so would have anti-dilutive effect, are NIL, 27,304 and 27,304 incremental shares, respectively, of unexercised warrants (if any) that are out-of-the money as of the reporting date (Note 11), calculated with the treasury stock method.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. Equity Incentive Plan:

On March 12, 2025, the Company's Equity Incentive Plan was amended and restated to increase the aggregate number of shares of the common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 600,000 shares. On the same date, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 528,200 restricted shares of common stock pursuant to the Plan. Of the total 528,200 shares issued on March 12, 2025, 311,500 shares were granted to the non-executive members of the board of directors and to the executive officers and 216,700 shares were granted to certain of the Company's non-executive employees and to the sole director of the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee. The fair value of each share on the grant date was $7.35. 125,300 shares vested on the date of the issuance, March 12, 2025, 159,500 shares vested on September 12, 2025, taking into consideration 500 forfeited shares, 104,100 shares vested on March 12, 2026 and 138,800 shares will vest on September 14, 2026.

On March 27, 2024, the Company's Equity Incentive Plan was amended and restated to increase the aggregate number of shares of the common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 550,000 shares. On the same date, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 502,500 restricted shares of common stock pursuant to the Plan. Of the total 502,500 shares issued on March 27, 2024, 285,000 shares were granted to the non-executive members of the board of directors and to the executive officers and 217,500 shares were granted to certain of the Company's non-executive employees and to the sole director of the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee. The fair value of each share on the grant date was $8.42. 107,250 shares vested on the date of the issuance, March 27, 2024, 142,150 shares vested on September 27, 2024, taking into consideration 1,100 forfeited shares, 108,000 shares vested on March 27, 2025 and 144,000 shares vested on September 26, 2025.

On March 27, 2023, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 1,823,800 restricted shares of common stock pursuant to the Equity Incentive Plan. Of the total 1,823,800 shares issued on March 27, 2023, 1,330,000 shares were granted to the non-executive members of the Board of Directors and to the executive officers and 493,800 shares were granted to certain of the Company's non-executive employees and to the sole director of the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee. The fair value of each share on the grant date was $5.22. 607,974 shares vested on the date of the issuance, March 27, 2023, 607,913 shares vested on October 1, 2023 and 607,247 shares vested on October 1, 2024, taking into consideration 666 forfeited shares.

The related expense for shares granted to the Company's board of directors and certain of its employees for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, amounted to $3,958, $4,843 and $8,852, respectively, and is included under general and administration expenses. The related expense for shares granted to non-employees for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, amounted to $107, $144 and $295, respectively, and is included under voyage expenses.

Restricted shares during 2025 and 2024 are analyzed as follows:

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|  Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 607580 | $4.78 |
|  Granted | 502500 | 8.42 |
|  Vested | (856314) | 6.15 |
|  Forfeited<br>| (1766) | 7.21 |
|  Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 252000 | $7.36 |
|  Granted | 528200 | 7.35 |
|  Vested | (536800) | 7.85 |
|  Forfeited | (500) | 7.35 |
|  Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 242900 | $6.25 |

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The unrecognized cost for the non-vested shares granted to the Company's board of directors, certain of its employees and the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 amounted to $623 and $808, respectively. On December 31, 2025, the weighted-average period over which the total compensation cost related to non-vested awards granted to the Company's board of directors and its other employees not yet recognized is expected to be recognized is 0.70 years.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. Subsequent Events:

On January 7, 2026, the Company paid the first installment of $11,175 for the Hantong shipyard contract (Note 6) for the purchase of the *Newbuilding 1*.

On January 8, 2026, the Huarong Hellasship Sale and Leaseback, the Huarong Patriotship Sale and Leaseback and the Huarong Iconship Sale and Leaseback became effective upon the delivery of the respective vessels to the lessors (Note 8).

On January 9, 2026, the Company paid a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the third quarter of 2025 to all shareholders of record as of December 29, 2025 (Note 11).

Οn January 30, 2026, the Company entered into an agreement with Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., Ltd. and Hengli Shipbuilding (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. for the construction of a 181,500 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel, ("*Newbuilding 4*"). The contract price is $75,159, with delivery expected in the third quarter of 2027. The purchase price will be paid in five installments, linked to the vessel's construction milestones, with 45% of the purchase price payable over the next 14 months and the remaining 55% upon delivery of the vessel.

On February 6, 2026, following United exercising its right of first offer, the Company entered into an agreement with United for the disposal of the *Dukeship* through an 18-month bareboat charter. The charter period commenced following the delivery of the vessel on February 12, 2026. United has advanced a downpayment of $5,500 and will pay a daily charter rate of $9.5, with a purchase obligation of $22,050 at the end of the bareboat charter. A special committee of disinterested members of the Company's Board of Directors negotiated the terms and approved the agreement. Seanergy Shipmanagement undertook the technical management of the vessel with effect as of the commencement of the charter period earning a fixed management fee of $14 per month.

On February 13, 2026, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2025 payable on or about April 10, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026.

On February 25, 2026, the Company entered into a ten-year bareboat charter agreement with an unaffiliated third party for a Japanese newbuilding 181,500 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel, (*"Newbuilding 3"*), to be built in Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The Company advanced a down payment of $3,875 upon signing of the agreement and will pay an additional down payment of $7,750 one year after the signing of the bareboat charter agreement, as well as $3,875 upon delivery of the vessel to the Company, which is expected in the first quarter of 2029. Upon the delivery of the vessel, the Company will pay a monthly charter rate of $295 over the period of the bareboat charter. The bareboat charter will bear an interest rate of 1-month term SOFR plus 2.20% per annum. Following the fifth anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company will have continuous options to purchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement. At the end of the bareboat period, the Company will have an option to purchase the vessel for $26,970, which the Company expects to exercise.

Οn February 26, 2026, the Company entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the acquisition of a Japanese newbuilding 181,500 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel, (*"Newbuilding 2"*), to be built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The contract price is $80,100, with delivery expected between the second and the third quarter of 2027. The purchase price will be paid in two installments. The 20% of the purchase price was paid upon the signing of the contract and the remaining 80% upon delivery of the vessel.

On March 2, 2026, the Company entered into a $26,500 sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of BOCL to finance the purchase option cost of the *Partnership* under the Chugoku Bank Sale and Leaseback. The Company sold and chartered back the vessel on a bareboat basis for a six-and-a-half-year period which commenced on March 9, 2026. The charterhire principal amortizes in twenty-six quarterly installments of $779, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 1.85% per annum. The Company has continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions.

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On March 6, 2026, the Company's Equity Incentive Plan was amended and restated to increase the aggregate number of shares of the common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 600,000 shares. On the same date, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 554,100 restricted shares of common stock pursuant to the Plan. Of the total 554,100 shares issued on March 6, 2026, 313,500 shares were granted to the non-executive members of the board of directors and to the executive officers and 240,600 shares were granted to certain of the Company's non-executive employees and to the sole director of the Company's commercial manager, a non-employee. The fair value of each share on the grant date was $13.28. 132,650 shares vested on the date of the issuance, March 6, 2026, 168,750 shares will vest on September 7, 2026, 108,300 shares will vest on March 8, 2027 and 144,400 shares will vest on September 8, 2027.

On March 9, 2026, the Company entered into a $57,750 sale and leaseback agreement with an affiliate of BOCL for the purpose of financing the construction cost of the *Newbuilding 1*. Upon delivery of the vessel from the shipyard, the Company is expected to sell and charter back the vessel on a bareboat basis for an eight-year period. Under the agreement, the lessor will provide pre-delivery financing for certain installments under the shipsales contract, with accrued interest payable in arrears on the relevant drawdown amounts. The charterhire principal will amortize in thirty-two quarterly installments of $670, bearing an interest rate of 3-month term SOFR plus 1.85% per annum. The Company will have continuous options to repurchase the vessel at any time during the bareboat charter period at predetermined prices, as set forth in the agreement, following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter. At the end of the bareboat charter period, if the purchase option has not been exercised, the Company will be obligated to pay a Purchase Option Premium (as defined therein) amounting to $10,000. The sale and leaseback agreement does not include any financial covenants or security value maintenance provisions.

On March 11, 2026, following United exercising its right of first offer, the Company agreed the main terms to sell the *Squireship* to United for an aggregate purchase price of $29,500. The sale is subject to entering into a memorandum of agreement and United's financing the purchase. The vessel is expected to be delivered by mid-June 2026.

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## Exhibit 2.6

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 **Exhibit 2.6**<br>

#### DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
For the complete terms of our capital stock, please refer to our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and our fourth amended and restated bylaws, which are filed as exhibits to the annual report of which this exhibit forms a part. The Business Corporations Act ("BCA") of the Republic of the Marshall Islands may also affect the terms of our capital stock.

For purposes of the following description of capital stock, references to "us", "we" and "our" refer only to Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and not any of its subsidiaries.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the annual report of which this exhibit forms a part.

#### Purpose
Our purpose, as stated in our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may now or hereafter be organized under the BCA. Our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and fourth amended and restated bylaws do not impose any limitations on the ownership rights of our shareholders.

#### Authorized Capitalization
Our authorized capital stock consists of 500,000,000 registered common shares, par value $0.0001 per share and 25,000,000 registered preferred shares with par value of $0.0001, of which 20,000 shares are designated as Series B Preferred Shares. As of December 31, 2025, 21,114,098 common shares were issued and outstanding and as of March 27, 2026, 21,668,198 common shares were issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2025 and March 27, 2026, 20,000 Series B Shares were issued and outstanding. Our board of directors has the authority to establish such series of preferred shares and with such designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or special rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions as shall be stated in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such preferred shares.

#### Description of Common Shares

Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any outstanding preferred shares, holders of common shares are entitled to receive ratably all dividends, if any, declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for dividends. Upon our dissolution or liquidation or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, after payment in full of all amounts required to be paid to creditors and to the holders of preferred stock having liquidation preferences, if any, the holders of our common shares will be entitled to receive pro rata our remaining assets available for distribution. Holders of common shares do not have conversion, redemption or preemptive rights to subscribe to any of our securities. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of common shares are subject to the rights of the holders of any preferred shares which we have issued or may issue in the future. Our common shares are not subject to any sinking fund provisions and no holder of any shares will be required to make additional contributions of capital with respect to our shares in the future.

We are not aware of any limitations on the rights to own our common shares, including rights of non-resident or foreign stockholders to hold or exercise voting rights on our common shares, imposed by foreign law or by our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, or fourth amended and restated bylaws.

Each outstanding common share entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Amendments to our amended and restated articles of incorporation, as amended, generally require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of all outstanding shares entitled to vote. Amendments to our fourth amended and restated bylaws generally require the affirmative vote of a majority of our entire board of directors or the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast at a meeting of shareholders. Unless otherwise required by law, our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, or fourth amended and restated bylaws, at any annual or special general meeting of shareholders where there is a quorum, the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by holders of shares of stock represented at the meeting shall be the act of the shareholders. At all meetings of shareholders except otherwise expressly provided by law, there must be present in person or proxy shareholders of record holding at least one third of the shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at such meeting in order to constitute a quorum but if less than a quorum is present, a majority of those shares present either in person or by proxy shall have power to adjourn any meeting until a quorum shall be present.

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#### Description of Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

On July 2, 2021, our board of directors declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a "Right") for each of our outstanding common shares and adopted a shareholder rights plan, as set forth in the Shareholders Rights Agreement dated as of July 2, 2021 (the "Original Rights Agreement"), by and between us and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as rights agent. The dividend was paid on July 19, 2021 to the shareholders of record on July 19, 2021.

On December 13, 2023, the Company's board of directors approved an amended and restated Shareholders Rights Agreement (the "Rights Agreement") which, among other things, amends the Original Rights Agreement to extend the expiration date of the Rights to December 14, 2026.

On March 30, 2026, the Company's special independent committee of the board of directors approved an amendment to the Rights Agreement which, among other things, amends the Rights Agreement to extend the expiration date of the Rights to March 31, 2029.

Our board of directors has adopted the Rights Agreement to protect shareholders from coercive or otherwise unfair takeover tactics. In general terms, it works by imposing a significant penalty upon any person or group that acquires 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the outstanding common shares without the approval of the board of directors. The Rights Agreement should not interfere with any merger or other business combination approved by the board of directors.

The summary description of Rights Agreement and the related Rights in this section is not complete and is qualified in all respects by the terms of the Rights Agreement, filed as an exhibit hereto, and of the Certificate of Designations of Series A Participating Preferred Stock, which is filed as an exhibit to our current report on Form 6-K filed on July 2, 2021.

*The Rights*

The Rights initially trade with, and are inseparable from, our common shares. The Rights are evidenced only by the certificates or book-entry notations that represent our common shares. New Rights accompany any new common shares we issue or have issued after July 19, 2021, until the Distribution Date described below.

*Exercise Price*

Each Right will allow its holder to purchase from us one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Participating Preferred Shares (a "Preferred Share") for $30.00 (the "Exercise Price"), once the Rights become exercisable. This portion of a Preferred Share will give the shareholder approximately the same dividend, voting and liquidation rights as would one common share. Prior to exercise, the Right does not give its holder any dividend, voting, or liquidation rights.

*Exercisability*

The Rights will not be exercisable until ten days after the public announcement that a person or group has become an "Acquiring Person" by obtaining beneficial ownership of 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of our outstanding common shares, subject to specified exceptions.

For persons who, prior to the time of public announcement of the Original Rights Agreement, beneficially own 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of our outstanding common shares, the Rights Agreement "grandfathers" their current level of ownership, so long as they do not purchase additional shares in excess of certain limitations. In addition, a person shall not become an Acquiring Person upon becoming the beneficial owner of additional common shares if this does not have the effect of increasing the aggregate voting power of all securities of ours beneficially owned by such person.

The date when the Rights become exercisable is the "Distribution Date." Until that date, the common shares certificates (or, in the case of uncertificated shares, by notations in the book-entry account system) will also evidence the Rights, and any transfer of common shares will constitute a transfer of Rights. After that date, the Rights will separate from the common shares and be evidenced by book-entry credits or by Rights certificates that we will mail to all eligible holders of common shares. Any Rights held by an Acquiring Person are null and void and may not be exercised.

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*Preferred Share Provisions*

Each one one-thousandth of a Preferred Share, if issued, will, among other things:

<br> • not be redeemable;

• entitle holders to quarterly dividend payments in an amount per share equal to the aggregate per share amount of all cash dividends, and the aggregate per share amount (payable in kind) of all non-cash dividends or other distributions other than a dividend payable in common shares or a subdivision of our outstanding common shares (by reclassification or otherwise), declared on common shares since the immediately preceding quarterly dividend payment date; and

• entitle holders to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders of the Company.

<br> • The value of one one-thousandth interest in a Preferred Share should approximate the value of one common share.

*Consequences of a Person or Group Becoming an Acquiring Person*

• *Flip In.* If an Acquiring Person obtains beneficial ownership of 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of our common shares, then each Right will entitle the holder thereof to purchase, for the Exercise Price, a number of common shares (or, in certain circumstances, cash, property or other securities of ours) having a then-current market value of twice the Exercise Price. However, the Rights are not exercisable following the occurrence of the foregoing event until such time as the Rights are no longer redeemable by us, as further described below.

Following the occurrence of an event set forth in preceding paragraph, all Rights that are or, under certain circumstances specified in the Rights Agreement, were beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person or certain of its transferees will be null and void.

• *Flip Over.* If, after an Acquiring Person obtains 10% (15% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of our common shares, (i) the Company merges into another entity; (ii) an acquiring entity merges into the Company; or (iii) the Company sells or transfers 50% or more of its assets, cash flow or earning power, then each Right (except for Rights that have previously been voided as set forth above) will entitle the holder thereof to purchase, for the Exercise Price, a number of common shares of the person engaging in the transaction having a then-current market value of twice the Exercise Price.

• *Notional Shares.* Shares held by affiliates and associates of an Acquiring Person, including certain entities in which the Acquiring Person beneficially owns a majority of the equity securities, and Notional Common Shares (as defined in the Rights Agreement) held by counterparties to a Derivatives Contract (as defined in the Rights Agreement) with an Acquiring Person, will be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Acquiring Person.

*Redemption*

The board of directors may redeem the Rights for $0.0001 per Right under certain circumstances. If the board of directors redeems any Rights, it must redeem all of the Rights. Once the Rights are redeemed, the only right of the holders of the Rights will be to receive the redemption price of $0.0001 per Right, payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, common shares or such other form of consideration as the board of directors shall determine. The redemption price will be adjusted if the Company has a stock dividend or a stock split.

*Exchange*

After a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, but before an Acquiring Person owns 50% or more of the outstanding common shares, the board of directors may extinguish the Rights by exchanging one common share or an equivalent security for each Right, other than Rights held by the Acquiring Person. In certain circumstances, we may elect to exchange the Rights for cash or other securities of the Company having a value approximately equal to one common share.

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*Expiration*

The Rights expire on the earliest of (i) March 31, 2029; or (ii) the redemption or exchange of the Rights as described above.

*Anti-Dilution Provisions*

The board of directors may adjust the purchase price of the Preferred Shares, the number of Preferred Shares issuable and the number of outstanding Rights to prevent dilution that may occur from a stock dividend, a stock split, or a reclassification of the Preferred Shares or common shares. No adjustments to the Exercise Price of less than 1% will be made.

*Amendments*

The terms of the Rights and the Rights Agreement may be amended in any respect without the consent of the holders of the Rights for so long as the Rights are redeemable. Thereafter, the terms of the Rights and the Rights Agreement may be amended without the consent of the holders of Rights, with certain exceptions, in order to (i) cure any ambiguities; (ii) correct or supplement any provision contained in the Rights Agreement that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision therein; (iii) shorten or lengthen any time period pursuant to the Rights Agreement; or (iv) make changes that do not adversely affect the interests of holders of the Rights (other than an Acquiring Person or an affiliate or associate of an Acquiring Person).

*Taxes*

The distribution of Rights should not be taxable for federal income tax purposes. However, following an event that renders the Rights exercisable or upon redemption of the Rights, shareholders may recognize taxable income.

#### Description of Series B Preferred Shares

The following description of the characteristics of the Series B Preferred Shares is a summary and does not purport to be complete and is qualified by reference to the Statement of Designation attached as an exhibit to the annual report of which this exhibit forms a part.

*Voting*. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each Series B Preferred Share entitles the holder hereof to 25,000 votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders, *provided however,* that no holder of Series B Preferred Shares may exercise voting rights pursuant to Series B Preferred Shares that would result in the aggregate voting power of any beneficial owner of such shares and its affiliates (whether pursuant to ownership of Series B Preferred Shares, common shares or otherwise) to exceed 49.99% of the total number of votes eligible to be cast on any matter submitted to a vote of our shareholders. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the holder of Series B Preferred Shares shall have no special voting or consent rights and shall vote together as one class with the holders of the common shares on all matters put before the shareholders.

*Conversion*. The Series B Preferred Shares are not convertible into common shares or any other security.

*Redemption*. The Series B Preferred Shares are not redeemable.

*Dividends.* The Series B Preferred Shares have no dividend rights.

*Transferability.* All issued and outstanding Series B Preferred Shares must be held of record by one holder, and the Series B Preferred Shares shall not be transferred or sold without the prior approval of our board of directors.

*Liquidation Preference*. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the Series B Preferred Shares will rank pari-passu with the common shareholders and shall be entitled to receive a payment equal to the par value of $0.0001 per share. The holder of Series B Preferred Shares has no other rights to distributions upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

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#### Shareholder Meetings
Under our fourth amended and restated bylaws, annual shareholder meetings will be held at a time and place selected by our board of directors. The meetings may be held in or outside of the Marshall Islands. Special meetings of the shareholders, unless otherwise prescribed by law, may be called for any purpose or purposes at any time by the chairman of the board of directors, a majority of the entire board of directors, or the chief executive officer. Notice of every annual and special meeting of shareholders shall be given at least 15 but not more than 60 days before such meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to vote thereat.

#### Directors
Our directors are elected by the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast at a meeting of the shareholders by the holders of shares entitled to vote in the election. Our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, and fourth amended and restated bylaws do not provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors.

The board of directors must consist of at least one member and not more than thirteen. Each director shall be elected to serve until the third succeeding annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, except in the event of his death, resignation, removal, or the earlier termination of his term of office. The board of directors has the authority to fix the amounts which shall be payable to the members of our board of directors, and to members of any committee, for attendance at any meeting or for services rendered to us.

*Classified Board*

Our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, provide for the division of our board of directors into three classes of directors, with each class as nearly equal in number as possible, serving staggered, three-year terms. Approximately one-third of our board of directors will be elected each year. This classified board provision could discourage a third party from making a tender offer for our shares or attempting to obtain control of our company. It could also delay shareholders who do not agree with the policies of the board of directors from removing a majority of the board of directors for two years.

*Election and Removal*

Our fourth amended and restated bylaws require parties other than the board of directors to give advance written notice of nominations for the election of directors. The entire board of directors or any individual director may be removed, with cause, by a majority vote of the holders of the outstanding shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors. No director may be removed without cause by either the stockholders or the board of directors. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, cause for the removal of a director shall be deemed to exist only if the director whose removal is proposed: (i) has been convicted, or has been granted immunity to testify in any proceeding in which another has been convicted, of a felony by a court of competent jurisdiction and that conviction is no longer subject to direct appeal; (ii) has been found to have been negligent or guilty of misconduct in the performance of his duties to the Corporation in any matter of substantial importance to the Corporation by (A) the affirmative vote of at least 80% of the directors then in office at any meeting of the board of directors called for that purpose or (B) a court of competent jurisdiction; or (iii) has been adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be mentally incompetent, which mental incompetence directly affects his ability to serve as a director of the corporation. These provisions may discourage, delay or prevent the removal of incumbent officers and directors.

#### Dissenters' Rights of Appraisal and Payment
Under the BCA, our shareholders generally have the right to dissent from the sale of all or substantially all of our assets not made in the usual course of our business and receive payment of the fair value of their shares. However, the right of a dissenting shareholder to receive payment of the appraised fair value of his shares is not available under the BCA for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares at the record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting of the shareholders to act upon the agreement of merger or consolidation, were either (i) listed on a securities exchange or admitted for trading on an interdealer quotation system or (ii) held of record by more than 2,000 holders. In the event of any further amendment of our articles of incorporation, a shareholder also has the right to dissent and receive payment for his or her shares if the amendment alters certain rights in respect of those shares. The dissenting shareholder must follow the procedures set forth in the BCA to receive payment.

#### Shareholders' Derivative Actions
Under the BCA, any of our shareholders may bring an action in our name to procure a judgment in our favor, also known as a derivative action, provided that the shareholder bringing the action is a holder of common shares both at the time the derivative action is commenced and at the time of the transaction to which the action relates.

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#### Forum Selection

#### Indemnification of Officers and Directors

Our fourth amended and restated bylaws provide that we must indemnify our directors, officers, employees and agents, if they acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful. We are also required to advance certain expenses (including attorney's fees and disbursements and court costs) to our directors and officers and we may carry directors' and officers' insurance providing indemnification for our directors and officers for some liabilities. We believe that these indemnification provisions and this insurance are useful to attract and retain qualified directors and officers.

The indemnification provisions in our fourth amended and restated bylaws may discourage shareholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors and officers for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our shareholders. In addition, an investment in our common shares may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.

#### Anti-takeover Provisions of our Charter Documents
Several provisions of our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, our fourth amended and restated bylaws and our Series B Shares may have anti-takeover effects. In addition, we have entered into the Rights Agreement, pursuant to which our board of directors may cause the substantial dilution of any person that attempts to acquire us without the approval of our board of directors. These provisions of our organizational documents and the Rights Agreement are intended to avoid costly takeover battles, lessen our vulnerability to a hostile change of control and enhance the ability of our board of directors to maximize shareholder value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire us. However, these anti-takeover provisions, including those summarized below, could also discourage, delay or prevent (1) the merger or acquisition of our company by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise, that a shareholder may consider in its best interest and (2) the removal of incumbent officers and directors.

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Classified Board of Directors

Our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, provide for the division of our board of directors into three classes of directors, with each class as nearly equal in number as possible, serving staggered, three-year terms. Approximately one-third of our board of directors is elected each year. This classified board provision could discourage a third party from making a tender offer for our shares or attempting to obtain control of us. It could also delay shareholders who do not agree with the policies of our board of directors from removing a majority of our board of directors for two years.

Election and Removal of Directors

Our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors. Our fourth amended and restated bylaws require parties other than the board of directors to give advance written notice of nominations for the election of directors. Our fourth amended and restated bylaws also provide that our directors may be removed only for cause and only upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our capital stock entitled to vote for those directors. These provisions may discourage, delay or prevent the removal of incumbent officers and directors.

Advance Notice Requirements for Shareholder Proposals and Director Nominations

Our fourth amended and restated bylaws provide that shareholders seeking to nominate candidates for election as directors or to bring business before an annual meeting of shareholders must provide timely notice of their proposal in writing to the corporate secretary. Generally, to be timely, a shareholder's notice must be received at our principal executive offices not less than 150 days nor more than 180 days prior to the one-year anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting. Our amended and restated bylaws also specify requirements as to the form and content of a shareholder's notice. These provisions may impede shareholders' ability to bring matters before an annual meeting of shareholders or make nominations for directors at an annual meeting of shareholders.

*Limited Actions by Shareholders*

Our fourth amended and restated bylaws provide that any action required or permitted to be taken by our shareholders must be effected at an annual or special meeting of shareholders or by the unanimous written consent of our shareholders.

Our fourth amended and restated bylaws provide that the chairman of the board of directors, a majority of the board of directors, or the chief executive officer may call special meetings of our shareholders and the business transacted at the special meeting is limited to the purposes stated in the notice. Accordingly, a shareholder may be prevented from calling a special meeting for shareholder consideration of a proposal over the opposition of our board of directors and shareholder consideration of a proposal may be delayed until the next annual meeting.

*Blank Check Preferred Stock*

Under the terms of our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, our board of directors has authority, without any further vote or action by our shareholders, to issue up to 25,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock. Our board of directors may issue shares of preferred stock on terms calculated to discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of our company or the removal of our management.

#### Transfer Agent
The registrar and transfer agent for our common shares and warrants is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

#### Listing
Our common shares (including the Rights) trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols "SHIP".<br>

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#### CERTAIN MARSHALL ISLANDS COMPANY CONSIDERATIONS
Our corporate affairs are governed by our restated articles of incorporation, as amended, fourth amended and restated bylaws and the BCA. The provisions of the BCA resemble provisions of the corporation laws of a number of states in the United States, including Delaware. While the BCA also provides that it is to be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Delaware and other states with substantially similar legislative provisions, there have been few, if any, court cases interpreting the BCA in the Marshall Islands, and we cannot predict whether Marshall Islands courts would reach the same conclusions as Delaware or other courts in the United States. Accordingly, you may have more difficulty in protecting your interests under Marshall Islands law in the face of actions by our management, directors or controlling shareholders than would shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a U.S. jurisdiction that has developed a substantial body of case law. Furthermore, the Marshall Islands lacks a bankruptcy statute, and in the event of any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or similar proceeding involving the Company, the bankruptcy laws of the United States or of another country having jurisdiction over the Company would apply. The following table provides a comparison between certain statutory provisions of the BCA and the Delaware General Corporation Law relating to shareholders' rights.

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| **Marshall Islands** | **Delaware** |
| **Shareholder Meetings** | **Shareholder Meetings** |
| Held at a time and place as designated in the bylaws. | May be held at such time or place as designated in the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws, or if not so designated, as determined by the board of directors. |
| Special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the board of directors or by such person or persons as may be authorized by the articles of incorporation or by the bylaws. | Special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the board of directors or by such person or persons as may be authorized by the certificate of incorporation or by the bylaws. |
| May be held in or outside of the Marshall Islands. | May be held in or outside of Delaware. |
| *Notice*: | *Notice*: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whenever shareholders are required to take any action at a meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be given which shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and, unless it is an annual meeting, indicate that it is being issued by or at the direction of the person calling the meeting. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whenever shareholders are required to take any action at a meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be given which shall state the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, and the means of remote communication, if any. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A copy of the notice of any meeting shall be given personally or sent by mail not less than 15 nor more than 60 days before the meeting. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Written notice shall be given not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the meeting. |
| **Shareholders' Voting Rights** | **Shareholders' Voting Rights** |
| Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, any action required by the BCA to be taken at a meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof, or if the articles of incorporation so provide, by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. | Any action required to be taken by a meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting if a consent for such action is in writing and is signed by shareholders having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. |
| Any person authorized to vote may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy. | Any person authorized to vote may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy. |

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| **Marshall Islands** | **Delaware** |
| Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws, a majority of shares entitled to vote constitutes a quorum. In no event shall a quorum consist of fewer than one-third of the common shares entitled to vote at a meeting. | For stock corporations, the certificate of incorporation or bylaws may specify the number of shares required to constitute a quorum but in no event shall a quorum consist of less than one-third of shares entitled to vote at a meeting. In the absence of such specifications, a majority of shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum. |
| When a quorum is once present to organize a meeting, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any shareholders. | When a quorum is once present to organize a meeting, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any shareholders. |
| The articles of incorporation may provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors. | The certificate of incorporation may provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors. |
| *Removal*: | *Removal*: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the articles of incorporation or the bylaws so provide, any or all of the directors may be removed without cause by vote of the shareholders.<br>Any or all of the directors may be removed for cause by vote of the shareholders. The articles of incorporation or the specific provisions of a bylaw may provide for such removal by action of the board. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any or all of the directors may be removed, with or without cause, by the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote except: (1) unless the certificate of incorporation otherwise provides, in the case of a corporation whose board is classified, shareholders may effect such removal only for cause, or (2) if the corporation has cumulative voting, if less than the entire board is to be removed, no director may be removed without cause if the votes cast against such director's removal would be sufficient to elect such director if then cumulatively voted at an election of the entire board of directors, or, if there be classes of directors, at an election of the class of directors of which such director is a part. |
| **Directors** | **Directors** |
| Number of board members can be changed by an amendment to the bylaws, by the shareholders, or by action of the board under the specific provisions of a bylaw. | Number of board members shall be fixed by, or in a manner provided by, the bylaws, unless the certificate of incorporation fixes the number of directors, in which case a change in the number shall be made only by amendment to the certificate of incorporation. |
| The board of directors must consist of at least one member. If the board of directors is authorized to change the number of directors, it can only do so by a majority of the entire board of directors and so long as no decrease in the number shortens the term of any incumbent director. | The board of directors must consist of at least one member. |
| **Dissenter's Rights of Appraisal** | **Dissenter's Rights of Appraisal** |
| Shareholders have a right to dissent from any plan of merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all assets not made in the usual course of business, and receive payment of the fair value of their shares. However, the right of a dissenting shareholder under the BCA to receive payment of the appraised fair value of his shares is not available for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares at the record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting of the shareholders to act upon the agreement of merger or consolidation or any sale or exchange of all or substantially all assets, were either (i) listed on a securities exchange or admitted for trading on an interdealer quotation system or (ii) held of record by more than 2,000 holders. | Appraisal rights shall be available for the shares of any class or series of stock of a corporation in a merger or consolidation, subject to limited exceptions, such as a merger or consolidation of corporations listed on a national securities exchange in which listed shares are the offered consideration or if such shares are held of record by more than 2,000 holders. |

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| **Marshall Islands** | **Delaware** |
| A holder of any adversely affected shares who does not vote on or consent in writing to an amendment to the articles of incorporation has the right to dissent and to receive payment for such shares if the amendment: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alters or abolishes any preferential right of any outstanding shares having preference; or |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Creates, alters or abolishes any provision or right in respect to the redemption of any outstanding shares. |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alters or abolishes any preemptive right of such holder to acquire shares or other securities; or |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excludes or limits the right of such holder to vote on any matter, except as such right may be limited by the voting rights given to new shares then being authorized of any existing or new class. |  |
| **Shareholders' Derivative Actions** | **Shareholders' Derivative Actions** |
| An action may be brought in the right of a corporation to procure a judgment in its favor, by a holder of shares or of voting trust certificates or of a beneficial interest in such shares or certificates. It shall be made to appear that the plaintiff is such a holder at the time the action is brought and that he was such a holder at the time of the transaction of which he complains, or that his shares or his interest therein devolved upon him by operation of law. | In any derivative suit instituted by a shareholder or a corporation, it shall be averred in the complaint that the plaintiff was a shareholder of the corporation at the time of the transaction of which he complains or that such shareholder's stock thereafter devolved upon such shareholder by operation of law. |
| A complaint shall set forth with particularity the efforts of the plaintiff to secure the initiation of such action by the board of directors or the reasons for not making such effort. Such action shall not be discontinued, compromised or settled without the approval of the High Court of the Republic of The Marshall Islands. |  |
| Reasonable expenses including attorneys' fees may be awarded if the action is successful. |  |
| A corporation may require a plaintiff bringing a derivative suit to give security for reasonable expenses if the plaintiff owns less than 5% of any class of stock and the common shares have a value of $50,000 or less. |  |

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## Exhibit 4.1

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**Exhibit 4.1**<br>

**AMENDED AND RESTATED** <br>

**SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORPORATION**

**2011 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN** <br>

**ADOPTED ON MARCH 6, 2026** <br>

#### ARTICLE I.

#### General
**1.1.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Purpose**

The Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") is designed to provide certain Key Persons (as defined below), whose initiative and efforts are deemed to be important to the successful conduct of the business of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company"), with incentives to (a) enter into and remain in the service of the Company or its Affiliates (as defined below), (b) acquire a proprietary interest in the success of the Company, (c) maximize their performance and (d) enhance the long-term performance of the Company.

**1.2.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Administration**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Administration</u>. The Plan shall be administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") or such other committee of the Board as may be designated by the Board to administer the Plan (the "Administrator"); <u>provided</u> that (i) in the event the Company is subject to Section 16 of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), the Administrator shall be composed of two or more directors, each of whom is a "Non-Employee Director" (a "Non-Employee Director") under Rule 16b-3 (as promulgated and interpreted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the 1934 Act, or any successor rule or regulation thereto as in effect from time to time ("Rule 16b-3")), and (ii) the Administrator shall be composed solely of two or more directors who are "independent directors" under the rules of any stock exchange on which the Company's Common Stock (as defined below) is traded; <u>provided</u> <u>further</u>, <u>however</u>, that, (A) the requirement in the preceding clause (i) shall apply only when required to exempt an Award intended to qualify for an exemption under the applicable provisions referenced therein, (B) the requirement in the preceding clause (ii) shall apply only when required pursuant to the applicable rules of the applicable stock exchange and (C) if at any time the Administrator is not so composed as required by the preceding provisions of this sentence, that fact will not invalidate any grant made, or action taken, by the Administrator hereunder that otherwise satisfies the terms of the Plan. Subject to the terms of the Plan and applicable law, and in addition to other express powers and authorizations conferred on the Administrator by the Plan, the Administrator shall have the full power and authority to: (1) designate the Persons (as defined below) to receive Awards (as defined below) under the Plan; (2) determine the types of Awards granted to a participant under the Plan; (3) determine the number of shares to be covered by, or with respect to which payments, rights or other matters are to be calculated with respect to, Awards; (4) determine the terms and conditions of any Awards; (5) determine whether, and to what extent, and under what circumstances, Awards may be settled or exercised in cash, shares, other securities, other Awards or other property, or cancelled, forfeited or suspended, and the methods by which Awards may be settled, exercised, cancelled, forfeited or suspended; (6) determine whether, to what extent, and under what circumstances cash, shares, other securities, other Awards, other property and other amounts payable with respect to an Award shall be deferred, either automatically or at the election of the holder thereof or the Administrator; (7) construe, interpret and implement the Plan and any Award Agreement (as defined below); (8) prescribe, amend, rescind or waive rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules governing its operation, and appoint such agents as it shall deem appropriate for the proper administration of the Plan; (9) correct any defect, supply any omission and reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan or any Award Agreement; and (10) make any other determination and take any other action that the Administrator deems necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the Plan, all designations, determinations, interpretations and other decisions under or with respect to the Plan or any Award shall be within the sole discretion of the Administrator, may be made at any time and shall be final, conclusive and binding upon all Persons.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>General Right of Delegation</u>. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, the applicable rules of a stock exchange or any charter, by-laws or other agreement governing the Administrator, the Administrator may delegate all or any part of its responsibilities to any Person or Persons selected by it; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that in no event shall an officer of the Company be delegated the authority to grant Awards to, or amend Awards held by, the following individuals: (i) individuals who are subject to Section 16 of the 1934 Act, or (ii) officers of the Company (or directors of the Company) to whom authority to grant or amend Awards has been delegated hereunder; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any delegation of administrative authority shall only be permitted to the extent it is permissible under applicable securities laws (including, without limitation, Rule 16b-3, to the extent applicable) and the rules of any applicable stock exchange. Any delegation hereunder shall be subject to the restrictions and limits that the Administrator specifies at the time of such delegation, and the Administrator may at any time rescind the authority so delegated or appoint a new delegate. At all times, the delegatee appointed under this Section 1.2(b) shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Administrator.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnification</u>. No member of the Board, the Administrator or any employee of the Company or an Affiliate (each such Person, a "Covered Person") shall be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken or any determination made in good faith with respect to the Plan or any Award hereunder. Each Covered Person shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Company against and from (i) any loss, cost, liability or expense (including attorneys' fees) that may be imposed upon or incurred by such Covered Person in connection with or resulting from any action, suit or proceeding to which such Covered Person may be a party or in which such Covered Person may be involved by reason of any action taken or omitted to be taken under the Plan or any Award Agreement and (ii) any and all amounts paid by such Covered Person, with the Company's approval, in settlement thereof, or paid by such Covered Person in satisfaction of any judgment in any such action, suit or proceeding against such Covered Person; <u>provided</u> that the Company shall have the right, at its own expense, to assume and defend any such action, suit or proceeding and, once the Company gives notice of its intent to assume the defense, the Company shall have sole control over such defense with counsel of the Company's choice. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be available to a Covered Person to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment or other final adjudication, in either case not subject to further appeal, determines that the acts or omissions of such Covered Person giving rise to the indemnification claim resulted from such Covered Person's bad faith, fraud or willful criminal act or omission or that such right of indemnification is otherwise prohibited by law or by the Company's articles of incorporation or by-laws (in each case, as amended and/or restated). The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights of indemnification to which Covered Persons may be entitled under the Company's articles of incorporation or by-laws (in each case, as amended and/or restated), as a matter of law, or otherwise, or any other power that the Company may have to indemnify such Persons or hold them harmless.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Delegation of Authority to Senior Officers</u>. The Administrator may, in accordance with and subject to the terms of Section 1.2(b), delegate, on such terms and conditions as it determines, to one or more senior officers of the Company the authority to make grants of Awards to employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries (as defined below) (including any such prospective employee) and consultants of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Award Grants</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Board may, in its sole discretion, at any time and from time to time, grant Awards to Non-Employee Directors or administer the Plan with respect to such Awards, in which event the Board shall have all the authority and responsibility granted to the Administrator herein with respect to such Awards. In determining Awards to be granted under the Plan, the Administrator shall take into account such factors as it deem advisable, which may include taking into account the Company's performance, the Award recipient's performance, and/or the satisfaction of any performance goals or targets as may established from time to time.

**1.3.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Persons Eligible for Awards**

The Persons eligible to receive Awards under the Plan are those directors, officers and employees (including any prospective officer or employee) of the Company and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates and consultants and service providers (including individuals who are employed by or provide services to any entity that is itself such a consultant or service provider) to the Company and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates (collectively, "Key Persons") as the Administrator shall select.

**1.4.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Types of Awards**

Awards may be made under the Plan in the form of (a) "incentive stock options" that are intended to qualify for special U.S. federal income tax treatment pursuant to Sections 421 and 422 of the Code (as defined below), as may be amended from time to time, or pursuant to a successor provision of the Code, and which is so designated in the applicable Award Agreement, (b) non-qualified stock options (i.e., any stock options granted under the Plan that are not "incentive stock options"), (c) stock appreciation rights, (d) restricted stock, (e) restricted stock units and (f) unrestricted stock, all as more fully set forth in the Plan. The term "Award" means any of the foregoing that are granted under the Plan. No incentive stock option (other than an incentive stock option that may be assumed or issued by the Company in connection with a transaction to which Section 424(a) of the Code applies) may be granted under the Plan to a Person who is not eligible to receive an incentive stock option under the Code.

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**1.5.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Shares Available for Awards; Adjustments for Changes in Capitalization**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Maximum Number</u>. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1.5(c), the aggregate number of shares of common stock of the Company, par value $.0001 ("Common Stock"), with respect to which Awards may at any time be granted under the Plan shall be 600,000. The following shares of Common Stock shall again become available for Awards under the Plan: (i) any shares that are subject to an Award under the Plan and that remain unissued upon the cancellation or termination of such Award for any reason whatsoever; (ii) any shares of restricted stock forfeited pursuant to the Plan or the applicable Award Agreement; <u>provided</u> that any dividend equivalent rights with respect to such shares that have not theretofore been directly remitted to the grantee are also forfeited; and (iii) any shares in respect of which an Award is settled for cash without the delivery of shares to the grantee. Any shares tendered or withheld to satisfy the grant or exercise price or tax withholding obligation pursuant to any Award shall again become available to be delivered pursuant to Awards under the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Source of Shares</u>. Shares issued pursuant to the Plan may be authorized but unissued Common Stock or treasury shares. The Administrator may direct that any stock certificate evidencing shares issued pursuant to the Plan shall bear a legend setting forth such restrictions on transferability as may apply to such shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Adjustments</u>. (i) In the event that any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Company shares, other securities or other property), stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, combination, repurchase or exchange of Company shares or other securities of the Company, issuance of warrants or other rights to purchase Company shares or other securities of the Company, or other similar corporate transaction or event, other than an Equity Restructuring (as defined below), affects the Company shares such that an adjustment is determined by the Administrator to be appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to an Award, then the Administrator shall, in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust any or all of the number of shares or other securities of the Company (or number and kind of other securities or property) with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan, including the maximum number of shares issuable to an individual as set forth in Section 1.5(d).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Administrator is authorized to make adjustments in the terms and conditions of, and the criteria included in, Awards in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events (including the events described in Section 1.5(c)(i) or the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below), other than an Equity Restructuring) affecting the Company, any Affiliate, or the financial statements of the Company or any Affiliate, or of changes in applicable rules, rulings, regulations or other requirements of any governmental body or securities exchange, accounting principles or law, whenever the Administrator determines that such adjustments are appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to an Award, including providing for (A) adjustment to (1) the number of shares or other securities of the Company (or number and kind of other securities or property) subject to outstanding Awards or to which outstanding Awards relate and (2) the Exercise Price (as defined below) with respect to any Award and (B) a substitution or assumption of Awards, accelerating the exercisability or vesting of, or lapse of restrictions on, Awards, or accelerating the termination of Awards by providing for a period of time for exercise prior to the occurrence of such event, or, if deemed appropriate or desirable, providing for a cash payment to the holder of an outstanding Award in consideration for the cancellation of such Award (it being understood that, in such event, any option or stock appreciation right having a per share Exercise Price equal to, or in excess of, the Fair Market Value (as defined below) of a share subject to such option or stock appreciation right may be cancelled and terminated without any payment or consideration therefor); <u>provided</u>*,* <u>however</u>, that with respect to options and stock appreciation rights, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, such adjustment shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 424(h) of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) In the event of (A) a dissolution or liquidation of the Company, (B) a sale of all or substantially all the Company's assets or (C) a merger, reorganization or consolidation involving the Company or one of its Subsidiaries (as defined below), the Administrator shall have the power to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) provide that outstanding options, stock appreciation rights and/or restricted stock units (including any related dividend equivalent right) shall either continue in effect, be assumed or an equivalent award shall be substituted therefor by the successor corporation or a parent corporation or subsidiary corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) cancel, effective immediately prior to the occurrence of such event, options, stock appreciation rights and/or restricted stock units (including each dividend equivalent right related thereto) outstanding immediately prior to such event (whether or not then exercisable) and, in full consideration of such cancellation, pay to the holder of such Award a cash payment in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value (as of a date specified by the Administrator) of the shares subject to such Award over the aggregate Exercise Price of such Award (it being understood that, in such event, any option or stock appreciation right having a per share Exercise Price equal to, or in excess of, the Fair Market Value of a share subject to such option or stock appreciation right may be cancelled and terminated without any payment or consideration therefor); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) notify the holder of an option or stock appreciation right in writing or electronically that each option and stock appreciation right shall be fully vested and exercisable for a period of 30 days from the date of such notice, or such shorter period as the Administrator may determine to be reasonable, and the option or stock appreciation right shall terminate upon the expiration of such period (which period shall expire no later than immediately prior to the consummation of the corporate transaction).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In connection with the occurrence of any Equity Restructuring, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1.5(c):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The number and type of securities or other property subject to each outstanding Award and the Exercise Price or grant price thereof, if applicable, shall be equitably adjusted; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Administrator shall make such equitable adjustments, if any, as the Administrator may deem appropriate to reflect such Equity Restructuring with respect to the aggregate number and kind of shares that may be issued under the Plan (including, but not limited to, adjustments of the limitations set forth in Sections 1.5(a) and 1.5(d)). The adjustments provided under this Section 1.5(c)(iv) shall be nondiscretionary and shall be final and binding on the affected participant and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Individual Limit</u>. Except for the limits set forth in this Section 1.5, no provision of this Plan shall be deemed to limit the number or value of shares of Common Stock with respect to which the Administrator may make Awards to any Key Person. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1.5(c), the total number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which incentive stock options may be granted under the Plan to any one employee of the Company or a "parent corporation" or "subsidiary corporation" (as such terms are defined in Section 424 of the Code) of the Company during any one calendar year shall not exceed 3,125,000. Incentive stock options granted and subsequently cancelled or deemed to be cancelled (<u>e.g.</u>, as a result of re-pricing) in a calendar year count against the limit in the preceding sentence even after their cancellation.

**1.6.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Definitions of Certain Terms**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Affiliate" shall mean (i) any entity that, directly or indirectly, is controlled by, controls or is under common control with, the Company and (ii) any entity in which the Company has a significant equity interest, in either case as determined by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, in connection with a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or a dismissal from Board membership, for purposes of the Plan, the term "for Cause" shall be defined as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if there is an employment, severance, consulting, service, change in control or other agreement governing the relationship between the grantee, on the one hand, and the Company or an Affiliate, on the other hand, that contains a definition of "cause" (or similar phrase), for purposes of the Plan, the term "for Cause" shall mean those acts or omissions that would constitute "cause" under such agreement; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if the preceding clause (i) is not applicable to the grantee, for purposes of the Plan, the term "for Cause" shall mean any of the following:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any failure by the grantee substantially to perform the grantee's employment or consulting/service or Board membership duties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any excessive unauthorized absenteeism by the grantee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any refusal by the grantee to obey the lawful orders of the Board or any other Person to whom the grantee reports;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any act or omission by the grantee that is or may be injurious to the Company or any Affiliate, whether monetarily, reputationally or otherwise;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any act by the grantee that is inconsistent with the best interests of the Company or any Affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(F)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the grantee's gross negligence that is injurious to the Company or any Affiliate, whether monetarily, reputationally or otherwise;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(G)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the grantee's material violation of any of the policies of the Company or an Affiliate, as applicable, including, without limitation, those policies relating to discrimination or sexual harassment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(H)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the grantee's material breach of his or her employment or service contract with the Company or any Affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(I)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the grantee's unauthorized (1) removal from the premises of the Company or an Affiliate of any document (in any medium or form) relating to the Company or an Affiliate or the customers or clients of the Company or an Affiliate or (2) disclosure to any Person of any of the Company's, or any Affiliate's, confidential or proprietary information;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(J)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the grantee's being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any crime that constitutes a felony or involves moral turpitude; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(K)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the grantee's commission of any act involving dishonesty or fraud.

Any rights the Company or its Affiliates may have under the Plan in respect of the events giving rise to a termination or dismissal "for Cause" shall be in addition to any other rights the Company or its Affiliates may have under any other agreement with a grantee or at law or in equity. Any determination of whether a grantee's employment, consultancy/service relationship or Board membership is (or is deemed to have been) terminated "for Cause" shall be made by the Administrator. If, subsequent to a grantee's voluntary termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or voluntarily resignation from the Board or involuntary termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship without Cause or removal from the Board other than "for Cause", it is discovered that the grantee's employment or consultancy/service relationship or Board membership could have been terminated "for Cause", the Administrator may deem such grantee's employment or consultancy/service relationship or Board membership to have been terminated "for Cause" upon such discovery and determination by the Administrator.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, "Disability" shall mean the grantee's being unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, or the grantee's, by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three months under an accident and health plan covering employees of the grantee's employer. The existence of a Disability shall be determined by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Equity Restructuring" shall mean a non-reciprocal transaction between the Company and its stockholders, such as a stock dividend, stock split, spin-off, rights offering or recapitalization through a large, nonrecurring cash dividend, that affects the shares of Common Stock (or other securities of the Company) or the share price thereof and causes a change in the per share value of the shares underlying outstanding Awards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Exercise Price" shall mean (i) in the case of options, the price specified in the applicable Award Agreement as the price-per-share at which such share can be purchased pursuant to the option or (ii) in the case of stock appreciation rights, the price specified in the applicable Award Agreement as the reference price-per-share used to calculate the amount payable to the grantee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The "Fair Market Value" of a share of Common Stock on any day shall be the closing price on the Nasdaq Global Market, or such other primary stock exchange upon which such shares are then listed, as reported for such day in The Wall Street Journal, or, if no such price is reported for such day, the average of the high bid and low asked price of Common Stock as reported for such day. If no quotation is made for the applicable day, the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on such day shall be determined in the manner set forth in the preceding sentence for the next preceding trading day. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there is no reported closing price or high bid/low asked price that satisfies the preceding sentences, or if otherwise deemed necessary or appropriate by the Administrator, the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on any day shall be determined by such methods and procedures as shall be established from time to time by the Administrator. The "Fair Market Value" of any property other than Common Stock shall be the fair market value of such property determined by such methods and procedures as shall be established from time to time by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Person" shall mean any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company, governmental body or other entity of any kind.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Repricing" shall mean (i) lowering the Exercise Price of an option or a stock appreciation right after it has been granted, (ii) the cancellation of an option or a stock appreciation right in exchange for cash or another Award when the Exercise Price exceeds the Fair Market Value of the underlying shares subject to the Award and (iii) any other action with respect to an option or a stock appreciation right that is treated as a repricing under (A) generally accepted accounting principles or (B) any applicable stock exchange rules.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, "Retirement" shall mean a grantee's resignation of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board, with the Company's or its applicable Affiliate's prior consent, on or after (i) his or her 65th birthday, (ii) the date on which he or she has attained age 60 and completed at least five years of service with the Company or one or more of its Affiliates (using any method of calculation the Administrator deems appropriate) or (iii) if approved by the Administrator, on or after his or her having completed at least 20 years of service with the Company or one or more of its Affiliates (using any method of calculation the Administrator deems appropriate).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Subsidiary" shall mean any entity in which the Company, directly or indirectly, has a 50% or more equity interest.

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#### ARTICLE II.

#### Awards Under The Plan
**2.1.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Agreements Evidencing Awards**

Each Award granted under the Plan shall be evidenced by a written certificate ("Award Agreement"), which shall contain such provisions as the Administrator may deem necessary or desirable and which may, but need not, require execution or acknowledgment by a grantee. The Award shall be subject to all of the terms and provisions of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement.

**2.2.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Grant of Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Stock Option Grants</u>. The Administrator may grant non-qualified stock options and/or incentive stock options (collectively, "options") to purchase shares of Common Stock from the Company to such Key Persons, and in such amounts and subject to such vesting and forfeiture provisions and other terms and conditions, as the Administrator shall determine, subject to the provisions of the Plan. Except to the extent otherwise specifically provided in the applicable Award Agreement, no option will be treated as an "incentive stock option" for purposes of the Code. Incentive stock options may be granted to employees of the Company and any "parent corporation" or "subsidiary corporation" (as such terms are defined in Section 424 of the Code) of the Company. In the case of incentive stock options, the terms and conditions of such Awards shall be subject to such applicable rules as may be prescribed by Sections 421, 422 and 424 of the Code and any regulations related thereto, as may be amended from time to time. If an option is intended to be an incentive stock option, and if for any reason such option (or any portion thereof) shall not qualify as an incentive stock option for purposes of Section 422 of the Code, then, to the extent of such non-qualification, such option (or portion thereof) shall be regarded as a non-qualified stock option appropriately granted under the Plan; <u>provided</u> that such option (or portion thereof) otherwise complies with the Plan's requirements relating to option Awards. It shall be the intent of the Administrator to not grant an Award in the form of stock options to any Key Person who is then subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code with respect to such Award if the Common Stock (as defined below) underlying such Award does not then qualify as "service recipient stock" for purposes of Section 409A. Furthermore, it shall be the intent of the Administrator, in granting options to Key Persons who are subject to Section 409A and/or 457 of the Code, to structure such options so as to comply with the requirements of Section 409A and/or 457 of the Code, as applicable.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Stock Appreciation Right Grants; Types of Stock Appreciation Rights</u>. The Administrator may grant stock appreciation rights to such Key Persons, and in such amounts and subject to such vesting and forfeiture provisions and other terms and conditions, as the Administrator shall determine, subject to the provisions of the Plan. The terms of a stock appreciation right may provide that it shall be automatically exercised for a payment upon the happening of a specified event that is outside the control of the grantee and that it shall not be otherwise exercisable. Stock appreciation rights may be granted in connection with all or any part of, or independently of, any option granted under the Plan. It shall be the intent of the Administrator to not grant an Award in the form of stock appreciation rights to any Key Person (i) who is then subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code with respect to such Award if the Common Stock underlying such Award does not then qualify as "service recipient stock" for purposes of Section 409A or (ii) if such Award would create adverse tax consequences for such Key Person under Section 457A of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Nature of Stock Appreciation Rights</u>. The grantee of a stock appreciation right shall have the right, subject to the terms of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement, to receive from the Company an amount equal to (i) the excess of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of exercise of the stock appreciation right over the Exercise Price of the stock appreciation right, multiplied by (ii) the number of shares with respect to which the stock appreciation right is exercised. Each Award Agreement with respect to a stock appreciation right shall set forth the Exercise Price of such Award and, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Award Agreement, the Exercise Price of a stock appreciation right shall equal the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant; <u>provided</u> that in no event may such Exercise Price be less than the greater of (A) the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant and (B) the par value of a share of Common Stock. Payment upon exercise of a stock appreciation right shall be in cash or in shares of Common Stock (valued at their Fair Market Value on the date of exercise of the stock appreciation right) or any combination of both, all as the Administrator shall determine. Repricing of stock appreciation rights granted under the Plan shall not be permitted (1) to the extent such action could cause adverse tax consequences to the grantee under Sections 409A or 457A of the Code or (2) without prior shareholder approval, to the extent such approval would be required to be obtained by the Company pursuant to the applicable rules of any applicable stock exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed, and any action that would be deemed to result in a Repricing of a stock appreciation right shall be deemed null and void if it would cause such adverse tax consequences or if any requisite shareholder approval related thereto is not obtained prior to the effective time of such action. Upon the exercise of a stock appreciation right granted in connection with an option, the number of shares subject to the option shall be reduced by the number of shares with respect to which the stock appreciation right is exercised. Upon the exercise of an option in connection with which a stock appreciation right has been granted, the number of shares subject to the stock appreciation right shall be reduced by the number of shares with respect to which the option is exercised.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Option Exercise Price</u>. Each Award Agreement with respect to an option shall set forth the Exercise Price of such Award and, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Award Agreement, the Exercise Price of an option shall equal the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant; <u>provided</u> that in no event may such Exercise Price be less than the greater of (i) the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant and (ii) the par value of a share of Common Stock. Repricing of options granted under the Plan shall not be permitted (1) to the extent such action could cause adverse tax consequences to the grantee under Sections 409A or 457A of the Code or (2) without prior shareholder approval, to the extent such approval would be required to be obtained by the Company pursuant to the applicable rules of any applicable stock exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed, and any action that would be deemed to result in a Repricing of an option shall be deemed null and void if it would cause such adverse tax consequences or if any requisite shareholder approval related thereto is not obtained prior to the effective time of such action.

**2.3.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Exercise of Options and Stock Appreciation Rights**

Subject to the other provisions of this Article II and the Plan, each option and stock appreciation right granted under the Plan shall be exercisable as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Timing and Extent of Exercise</u>. Options and stock appreciation rights shall be exercisable at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the corresponding Award Agreement, but in no event shall any portion of such Award be exercisable subsequent to the tenth anniversary of the date on which such Award was granted. Unless the applicable Award Agreement otherwise provides, an option or stock appreciation right may be exercised from time to time as to all or part of the shares as to which such Award is then exercisable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notice of Exercise</u>. An option or stock appreciation right shall be exercised by the filing of a written notice with the Company or the Company's designated exchange agent (the "Exchange Agent"), on such form and in such manner as the Administrator shall prescribe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Payment of Exercise Price</u>. Any written notice of exercise of an option shall be accompanied by payment for the shares being purchased. Such payment shall be made: (i) by certified or official bank check (or the equivalent thereof acceptable to the Company or its Exchange Agent) for the full option Exercise Price; (ii) with the consent of the Administrator, which consent shall be given or withheld in the sole discretion of the Administrator, by delivery of shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value (determined as of the exercise date) equal to all or part of the option Exercise Price and a certified or official bank check (or the equivalent thereof acceptable to the Company or its Exchange Agent) for any remaining portion of the full option Exercise Price; or (iii) at the sole discretion of the Administrator and to the extent permitted by law, by such other provision, consistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Administrator may from time to time prescribe (whether directly or indirectly through the Exchange Agent), or by any combination of the foregoing payment methods.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Delivery of Certificates Upon Exercise</u>. Subject to Sections 3.2, 3.4 and 3.13, promptly after receiving payment of the full option Exercise Price, or after receiving notice of the exercise of a stock appreciation right for which the Administrator determines payment will be made partly or entirely in shares, the Company or its Exchange Agent shall (i) deliver to the grantee, or to such other Person as may then have the right to exercise the Award, a certificate or certificates for the shares of Common Stock for which the Award has been exercised or, in the case of stock appreciation rights, for which the Administrator determines will be made in shares or (ii) establish an account evidencing ownership of the stock in uncertificated form. If the method of payment employed upon an option exercise so requires, and if applicable law permits, an optionee may direct the Company or its Exchange Agent, as the case may be, to deliver the stock certificate(s) to the optionee's stockbroker.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Stockholder Rights</u>. No grantee of an option or stock appreciation right (or other Person having the right to exercise such Award) shall have any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to shares subject to such Award until the issuance of a stock certificate to such Person for such shares. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.5(c), no adjustment shall be made for dividends, distributions or other rights (whether ordinary or extraordinary, and whether in cash, securities or other property) for which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate is issued.

**2.4.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Termination of Employment; Death Subsequent to a Termination of Employment**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>General Rule</u>. Except to the extent otherwise provided in paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of this Section 2.4 or Section 3.5(b)(iii), a grantee who incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board may exercise any outstanding option or stock appreciation right on the following terms and conditions: (i) exercise may be made only to the extent that the grantee was entitled to exercise the Award on the date of termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board, as applicable; and (ii) exercise must occur within three months after termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board but in no event after the original expiration date of the Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Dismissal "for Cause"</u>. If a grantee incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board "for Cause", all options and stock appreciation rights not theretofore exercised shall immediately terminate upon the grantee's termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Retirement</u>. If a grantee incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board as the result of his or her Retirement, then any outstanding option or stock appreciation right shall, to the extent exercisable at the time of such Retirement, remain exercisable for a period of three years after such Retirement; <u>provided</u> that in no event may such option or stock appreciation right be exercised following the original expiration date of the Award.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Disability</u>. If a grantee incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or a dismissal from the Board by reason of a Disability, then any outstanding option or stock appreciation right shall, to the extent exercisable at the time of such termination or dismissal, remain exercisable for a period of one year after such termination or dismissal; <u>provided</u> that in no event may such option or stock appreciation right be exercised following the original expiration date of the Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Death</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) *Termination of Employment as a Result of Grantee's Death*. If a grantee incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or leaves the Board as the result of his or her death, then any outstanding option or stock appreciation right shall, to the extent exercisable at the time of such death, remain exercisable for a period of one year after such death; <u>provided</u> that in no event may such option or stock appreciation right be exercised following the original expiration date of the Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Restrictions on Exercise Following Death*. Any such exercise of an Award following a grantee's death shall be made only by the grantee's executor or administrator or other duly appointed representative reasonably acceptable to the Administrator, unless the grantee's will specifically disposes of such Award, in which case such exercise shall be made only by the recipient of such specific disposition. If a grantee's personal representative or the recipient of a specific disposition under the grantee's will shall be entitled to exercise any Award pursuant to the preceding sentence, such representative or recipient shall be bound by all the terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement which would have applied to the grantee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Administrator Discretion</u>. The Administrator may, in writing, waive or modify the application of the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.4.

**2.5.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Transferability of Options and Stock Appreciation Rights**

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Plan or the applicable Award Agreement evidencing an option or stock appreciation right, during the lifetime of a grantee, each such Award granted to a grantee shall be exercisable only by the grantee, and no such Award may be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. The Administrator may, in any applicable Award Agreement evidencing an option or stock appreciation right, permit a grantee to transfer all or some of the options or stock appreciation rights to (a) the grantee's spouse, children or grandchildren ("Immediate Family Members"), (b) a trust or trusts for the exclusive benefit of such Immediate Family Members or (c) other parties approved by the Administrator. Following any such transfer, any transferred options and stock appreciation rights shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable immediately prior to the transfer.

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**2.6.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Grant of Restricted Stock**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Restricted Stock Grants</u>. The Administrator may grant restricted shares of Common Stock to such Key Persons, in such amounts and subject to such vesting and forfeiture provisions and other terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine, subject to the provisions of the Plan. A grantee of a restricted stock Award shall have no rights with respect to such Award unless such grantee accepts the Award within such period as the Administrator shall specify by accepting delivery of a restricted stock Award Agreement in such form as the Administrator shall determine and, in the event the restricted shares are newly issued by the Company, makes payment to the Company or its Exchange Agent by certified or official bank check (or the equivalent thereof acceptable to the Administrator) in an amount at least equal to the par value of the shares covered by the Award (which payment may be waived at the time of grant of the restricted stock Award to the extent the restricted shares granted hereunder are otherwise deemed to be fully paid and non-assessable).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Issuance of Stock Certificate</u>. Promptly after a grantee accepts a restricted stock Award in accordance with Section 2.6(a), subject to Sections 3.2, 3.4 and 3.13, the Company or its Exchange Agent shall issue to the grantee a stock certificate or stock certificates for the shares of Common Stock covered by the Award or shall establish an account evidencing ownership of the stock in uncertificated form. Upon the issuance of such stock certificates, or establishment of such account, the grantee shall have the rights of a stockholder with respect to the restricted stock, subject to: (i) the nontransferability restrictions and forfeiture provisions described in the Plan (including paragraphs (d) and (e) of this Section 2.6); (ii) in the Administrator's sole discretion, a requirement, as set forth in the Award Agreement, that any dividends paid on such shares shall be held in escrow and, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, shall remain forfeitable until all restrictions on such shares have lapsed; and (iii) any other restrictions and conditions contained in the applicable Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Custody of Stock Certificate</u>. Unless the Administrator shall otherwise determine, any stock certificates issued evidencing shares of restricted stock shall remain in the possession of the Company until such shares are free of any restrictions specified in the applicable Award Agreement. The Administrator may direct that such stock certificates bear a legend setting forth the applicable restrictions on transferability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Nontransferability</u>. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Plan or the applicable Award Agreement evidencing a restricted stock Award, shares of restricted stock granted under the Plan may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of prior to the lapsing of all restrictions thereon. The Administrator at the time of grant shall specify the date or dates (which may depend upon or be related to the attainment of performance goals and other conditions) on which the nontransferability of the restricted stock shall lapse. The Administrator may, in any applicable Award Agreement evidencing a restricted stock Award, permit a grantee to transfer all or some of the shares of restricted stock prior to the lapsing of all restrictions thereon to (i) the grantee's Immediate Family Members, (ii) a trust or trusts for the exclusive benefit of such Immediate Family Members or (iii) other parties approved by the Administrator. Following any permitted transfer prior to the lapsing of all restrictions on the restricted stock, any transferred shares of restricted stock shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable immediately prior to the transfer.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Consequence of Termination of Employment</u>. Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, (i) a grantee's termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board for any reason other than death, Disability or Retirement shall cause the immediate forfeiture of all shares of restricted stock that have not yet vested as of the date of such termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board and (ii) if a grantee incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board as the result of his or her death, Disability or Retirement, all shares of restricted stock that have not yet vested as of the date of such termination or departure from the Board shall immediately vest as of such date. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, all dividends paid on shares forfeited under this Section 2.6(e) that have not theretofore been directly remitted to the grantee shall also be forfeited, whether by termination of any escrow arrangement under which such dividends are held or otherwise. The Administrator may, in writing, waive or modify the application of the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.6(e).

**2.7.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Grant of Restricted Stock Units**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Restricted Stock Unit Grants</u>. The Administrator may grant restricted stock units to such Key Persons, and in such amounts and subject to such vesting and forfeiture provisions and other terms and conditions, as the Administrator shall determine, subject to the provisions of the Plan. A restricted stock unit granted under the Plan shall confer upon the grantee a right to receive from the Company, conditioned upon the occurrence of such vesting event as shall be determined by the Administrator and specified in the Award Agreement, the number of such grantee's restricted stock units that vest upon the occurrence of such vesting event multiplied by the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of vesting. Payment upon vesting of a restricted stock unit shall be in cash or in shares of Common Stock (valued at their Fair Market Value on the date of vesting) or both, all as the Administrator shall determine, and such payments shall be made to the grantee at such time as provided in the Award Agreement, which the Administrator shall intend to be (i) if Section 409A of the Code is applicable to the grantee, within the period required by Section 409A such that it qualifies as a "short-term deferral" pursuant to Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder, unless the Administrator shall provide for deferral of the Award intended to comply with Section 409A, (ii) if Section 457A of the Code is applicable to the grantee, within the period required by Section 457A(d)(3)(B) such that it qualifies for the exemption thereunder, or (iii) if Sections 409A and 457A of the Code are not applicable to the grantee, at such time as determined by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Dividend Equivalents</u>. The Administrator may include in any Award Agreement with respect to a restricted stock unit a dividend equivalent right entitling the grantee to receive amounts equal to the ordinary dividends that would be paid, during the time such Award is outstanding and unvested, on the shares of Common Stock underlying such Award if such shares were then outstanding. In the event such a provision is included in a Award Agreement, the Administrator shall determine whether such payments shall be (i) paid to the holder of the Award, as specified in the Award Agreement, either (A) at the same time as the underlying dividends are paid, regardless of the fact that the restricted stock unit has not theretofore vested, or (B) at the time at which the Award's vesting event occurs, conditioned upon the occurrence of the vesting event, (ii) made in cash, shares of Common Stock or other property and (iii) subject to such other vesting and forfeiture provisions and other terms and conditions as the Administrator shall deem appropriate and as shall be set forth in the Award Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Consequence of Termination of Employment</u>. Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, (i) a grantee's termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board for any reason other than death, Disability or Retirement shall cause the immediate forfeiture of all restricted stock units that have not yet vested as of the date of such termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board and (ii) if a grantee incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board as the result of his or her death, Disability or Retirement, all restricted stock units that have not yet vested as of the date of such termination or departure from the Board shall immediately vest as of such date. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, any dividend equivalent rights on any restricted stock units forfeited under this Section 2.7(c) that have not theretofore been directly remitted to the grantee shall also be forfeited, whether by termination of any escrow arrangement under which such dividends are held or otherwise. The Administrator may, in writing, waive or modify the application of the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.7(c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Stockholder Rights</u>. No grantee of a restricted stock unit shall have any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to such Award unless and until a stock certificate is issued with respect to such Award upon the vesting of such Award (it being understood that the Administrator shall determine whether to pay any vested restricted stock unit in the form of cash or Company shares or both), which issuance shall be subject to Sections 3.2, 3.4 and 3.13. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.5(c), no adjustment to any restricted stock unit shall be made for dividends, distributions or other rights (whether ordinary or extraordinary, and whether in cash, securities or other property) for which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate, if any, is issued.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transferability of Restricted Stock Units</u>. Except as otherwise provided in an applicable Award Agreement evidencing a restricted stock unit, no restricted stock unit granted under the Plan shall be assignable or transferable. The Administrator may, in any applicable Award Agreement evidencing a restricted stock unit, permit a grantee to transfer all or some of the restricted stock units to (i) the grantee's Immediate Family Members, (ii) a trust or trusts for the exclusive benefit of such Immediate Family Members or (iii) other parties approved by the Administrator. Following any such transfer, any transferred restricted stock units shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable immediately prior to the transfer.

**2.8.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Grant of Unrestricted Stock**

The Administrator may grant (or sell at a purchase price at least equal to par value) shares of Common Stock free of restrictions under the Plan to such Key Persons and in such amounts and subject to such forfeiture provisions as the Administrator shall determine. Shares may be thus granted or sold in respect of past services or other valid consideration.

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#### ARTICLE III.

#### Miscellaneous
**3.1.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Amendment of the Plan; Modification of Awards**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Amendment of the Plan</u>. The Board may from time to time suspend, discontinue, revise or amend the Plan in any respect whatsoever, except that no such amendment shall materially impair any rights or materially increase any obligations under any Award theretofore made under the Plan without the consent of the grantee (or, upon the grantee's death, the Person having the right to exercise the Award). For purposes of this Section 3.1, any action of the Board or the Administrator that in any way alters or affects the tax treatment of any Award shall not be considered to materially impair any rights of any grantee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Stockholder Approval Requirement</u>. If (1) required by applicable rules or regulations of a national securities exchange or the SEC, the Company shall obtain stockholder approval with respect to any amendment to the Plan that (i) expands the types of Awards available under the Plan, (ii) materially increases the aggregate number of shares which may be issued under the Plan, except as permitted pursuant to Section 1.5(c), (iii) materially increases the benefits to participants under the Plan, including any material change to (A) permit, or that has the effect of, a Repricing of any outstanding Award, (B) reduce the price at which shares or options to purchase shares may be offered or (C) extend the duration of the Plan, or (iv) materially expands the class of Persons eligible to receive Awards under the Plan, or (2) the Administrator determines that it desires to retain the ability to grant incentive stock options under the Plan thereafter, the Company shall obtain stockholder approval with respect to any amendment to the Plan that (i) increases the number of shares that may be issued under the Plan or the individual limit set forth under Section 1.5(d) of the Plan (except, in each case, as permitted pursuant to Section 1.5(c)) or (ii) expands the class of Persons eligible to receive incentive stock options under the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Modification of Awards</u>. The Administrator may cancel any Award under the Plan. The Administrator also may amend any outstanding Award Agreement, including, without limitation, by amendment which would: (i) accelerate the time or times at which the Award becomes unrestricted, vested or may be exercised; (ii) waive or amend any goals, restrictions or conditions set forth in the Award Agreement; or (iii) waive or amend the operation of Sections 2.4, 2.6(e) or 2.7(c) with respect to the termination of the Award upon termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no such amendment shall be made without shareholder approval if such approval is necessary to comply with any tax or regulatory requirement applicable to the Award. However, any such cancellation or amendment (other than an amendment pursuant to Section 1.5, 3.5 or 3.16) that materially impairs the rights or materially increases the obligations of a grantee under an outstanding Award shall be made only with the consent of the grantee (or, upon the grantee's death, the Person having the right to exercise the Award). In making any modification to an Award (<u>e.g.</u>, an amendment resulting in a direct or indirect reduction in the Exercise Price or a waiver or modification under Section 2.4(f), 2.6(e) or 2.7(c)), the Administrator may consider the implications, if any, of such modification under the Code with respect to incentive stock options granted under the Plan and/or Sections 409A and 457A of the Code with respect to Awards granted under the Plan to individuals subject to such provisions of the Code.

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**3.2.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Consent Requirement**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Plan Action Without Required Consent</u>. If the Administrator shall at any time determine that any Consent (as defined below) is necessary or desirable as a condition of, or in connection with, the granting of any Award under the Plan, the issuance or purchase of shares or other rights thereunder, or the taking of any other action thereunder (each such action being hereinafter referred to as a "Plan Action"), then such Plan Action shall not be taken, in whole or in part, unless and until such Consent shall have been effected or obtained to the full satisfaction of the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Consent Defined</u>. The term "Consent" as used herein with respect to any Plan Action means (i) any and all listings, registrations or qualifications in respect thereof upon any securities exchange or under any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation, (ii) any and all written agreements and representations by the grantee with respect to the disposition of shares, or with respect to any other matter, which the Administrator shall deem necessary or desirable to comply with the terms of any such listing, registration or qualification or to obtain an exemption from the requirement that any such listing, qualification or registration be made and (iii) any and all consents, clearances and approvals in respect of a Plan Action by any governmental or other regulatory bodies.

**3.3.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Nonassignability**

Except as provided in Sections 2.4(e), 2.5, 2.6(d) or 2.7(e), (a) no Award or right granted to any Person under the Plan or under any Award Agreement shall be assignable or transferable other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and (b) all rights granted under the Plan or any Award Agreement shall be exercisable during the life of the grantee only by the grantee or the grantee's legal representative or the grantee's permissible successors or assigns (as authorized and determined by the Administrator). All terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreements will be binding upon any permitted successors or assigns.

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**3.4.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Taxes**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Withholding</u>. A grantee or other Award holder under the Plan shall be required to pay, in cash, to the Company, and the Company and its Affiliates shall have the right and are hereby authorized to withhold from any Award, from any payment due or transfer made under any Award or under the Plan or from any compensation or other amount owing to such grantee or other Award holder, the amount of any applicable withholding taxes in respect of an Award, its grant, its exercise, its vesting, or any payment or transfer under an Award or under the Plan, and to take such other action as may be necessary in the opinion of the Company to satisfy all obligations for payment of such taxes. Whenever shares of Common Stock are to be delivered pursuant to an Award under the Plan, with the approval of the Administrator, which the Administrator shall have sole discretion whether or not to give, the grantee may satisfy the foregoing condition by electing to have the Company withhold from delivery shares having a value equal to the amount of minimum tax required to be withheld. Such shares shall be valued at their Fair Market Value as of the date on which the amount of tax to be withheld is determined. Fractional share amounts shall be settled in cash. Such a withholding election may be made with respect to all or any portion of the shares to be delivered pursuant to an Award as may be approved by the Administrator in its sole discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Liability for Taxes</u>. Grantees and holders of Awards are solely responsible and liable for the satisfaction of all taxes and penalties that may arise in connection with Awards (including, without limitation, any taxes arising under Sections 409A and 457A of the Code) and the Company shall not have any obligation to indemnify or otherwise hold any such Person harmless from any or all of such taxes. The Administrator shall have the discretion to organize any deferral program, to require deferral election forms, and to grant or, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or any Award Agreement, to unilaterally modify any Award in a manner that (i) conforms with the requirements of Sections 409A and 457A of the Code (to the extent applicable), (ii) voids any participant election to the extent it would violate Sections 409A or 457A of the Code (to the extent applicable) and (iii) for any distribution event or election that could be expected to violate Section 409A of the Code, make the distribution only upon the earliest of the first to occur of a "permissible distribution event" within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code or a distribution event that the participant elects in accordance with Section 409A of the Code. The Administrator shall have the sole discretion to interpret the requirements of the Code, including, without limitation, Sections 409A and 457A, for purposes of the Plan and all Awards.

**3.5.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Change in Control**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Change in Control Defined</u>. Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, for purposes of the Plan, "Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any "person" (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the 1934 Act), company or other entity (other than (A) the Company, (B) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or an Affiliate or (C) any company or other entity owned, directly or indirectly, by the holders of the voting stock of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the aggregate voting power of the capital stock ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the Company directly or indirectly "controls" (as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the 1934 Act)) acquires "beneficial ownership" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the aggregate voting power of the capital stock ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the Company;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the sale of all or substantially all the Company's assets in one or more related transactions to any "person" (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the 1934 Act), company or other entity, other than such a sale (A) to a Subsidiary which does not involve a material change in the equity holdings of the Company, (B) to an entity which has acquired all or substantially all the Company's assets (any such entity described in clause (A) or (B), the "Acquiring Entity") if, immediately following such sale, 50% or more of the aggregate voting power of the capital stock ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the Acquiring Entity (or, if applicable, the ultimate parent entity that directly or indirectly has beneficial ownership of more than 50% of the aggregate voting power of the capital stock ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the Acquiring Entity) is beneficially owned by the holders of the voting stock of the Company, and such voting power among the persons who were holders of the voting stock of the Company immediately prior to such sale is, immediately following such sale, held in substantially the same proportions as the aggregate voting power of the capital stock ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the Company immediately prior to such sale;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) any merger, consolidation, reorganization or similar event of the Company or any Subsidiary as a result of which the holders of the voting stock of the Company immediately prior to such merger, consolidation, reorganization or similar event do not directly or indirectly hold 50% or more of the aggregate voting power of the capital stock of the surviving entity ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the surviving entity (or, if applicable, the ultimate parent entity that directly or indirectly has beneficial ownership of more than 50% of the aggregate voting power of the capital stock ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the surviving entity) and such voting power among the persons who were holders of the voting stock of the Company immediately prior to such sale is, immediately following such sale, held in substantially the same proportions as the aggregate voting power of the capital stock ordinarily entitled to elect directors of the Company immediately prior to such sale;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the approval by the Company's stockholders of a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; during any period of 12 consecutive calendar months, individuals:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) who were directors of the Company on the first day of such period, or

(B) whose election or nomination for election to the Board was recommended or approved by at least a majority of the directors then still in office who were directors of the Company on the first day of such period, or whose election or nomination for election were so approved, 

shall cease to constitute a majority of the Board.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, for each Award subject to Section 409A of the Code, a Change in Control shall be deemed to have occurred under this Plan with respect to such Award only if a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company shall also be deemed to have occurred under Section 409A of the Code, <u>provided</u> that such limitation shall apply to such Award only to the extent necessary to avoid adverse tax effects under Section 409A of the Code.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Effect of a Change in Control</u>. Unless the Administrator provides otherwise in an Award Agreement, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, any Award then outstanding shall become fully vested and any restriction and forfeiture provisions thereon imposed pursuant to the Plan and the Award Agreement shall lapse and any Award in the form of an option or stock appreciation right shall be immediately exercisable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to the extent permitted by law and not otherwise limited by the terms of the Plan, the Administrator may amend any Award Agreement in such manner as it deems appropriate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a grantee who incurs a termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board for any reason, other than a termination or dismissal "for Cause", concurrent with or within one year following the Change in Control may exercise any outstanding option or stock appreciation right, but only to the extent that the grantee was entitled to exercise the Award on the date of his or her termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board, until the earlier of (A) the original expiration date of the Award and (B) the later of (x) the date provided for under the terms of Section 2.4 without reference to this Section 3.5(b)(iii) and (y) the first anniversary of the grantee's termination of employment or consultancy/service relationship or dismissal from the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Miscellaneous</u>. Whenever deemed appropriate by the Administrator, any action referred to in paragraph (b)(ii) of this Section 3.5 may be made conditional upon the consummation of the applicable Change in Control transaction. For purposes of the Plan and any Award Agreement granted hereunder, the term "Company" shall include any successor to Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corporation.

**3.6.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Operation and Conduct of Business**

Nothing in the Plan or any Award Agreement shall be construed as limiting or preventing the Company or any Affiliate from taking any action with respect to the operation and conduct of their business that they deem appropriate or in their best interests, including any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations, exchanges or other changes in the capital structure of the Company or any Affiliate, any merger or consolidation of the Company or any Affiliate, any issuance of Company shares or other securities or subscription rights, any issuance of bonds, debentures, preferred or prior preference stock ahead of or affecting the Common Stock or other securities or rights thereof, any dissolution or liquidation of the Company or any Affiliate, any sale or transfer of all or any part of the assets or business of the Company or any Affiliate, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

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**3.7.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No Rights to Awards**

No Key Person or other Person shall have any claim to be granted any Award under the Plan.

**3.8.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Right of Discharge Reserved**

Nothing in the Plan or in any Award Agreement shall confer upon any grantee the right to continue his or her employment with the Company or any Affiliate, his or her consultancy/service relationship with the Company or any Affiliate, or his or her position as a director of the Company or any Affiliate, or affect any right that the Company or any Affiliate may have to terminate such employment or consultancy/service relationship or service as a director.

**3.9.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Non-Uniform Determinations**

The Administrator's determinations and the treatment of Key Persons and grantees and their beneficiaries under the Plan need not be uniform and may be made and determined by the Administrator selectively among Persons who receive, or who are eligible to receive, Awards under the Plan (whether or not such Persons are similarly situated). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrator shall be entitled, among other things, to make non-uniform and selective determinations, and to enter into non-uniform and selective Award Agreements, as to (a) the Persons to receive Awards under the Plan, (b) the types of Awards granted under the Plan, (c) the number of shares to be covered by, or with respect to which payments, rights or other matters are to be calculated with respect to, Awards and (d) the terms and conditions of Awards.

**3.10.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Other Payments or Awards**

Nothing contained in the Plan shall be deemed in any way to limit or restrict the Company from making any award or payment to any Person under any other plan, arrangement or understanding, whether now existing or hereafter in effect.

**3.11.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Headings**

Any section, subsection, paragraph or other subdivision headings contained herein are for the purpose of convenience only and are not intended to expand, limit or otherwise define the contents of such subdivisions.

**3.12.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Effective Date and Term of Plan**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Adoption; Stockholder Approval</u>. The Plan was adopted by the Board on January 12, 2011. The Board may, but need not, make the granting of any Awards under the Plan subject to the approval of the Company's stockholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Termination of Plan</u>. The Board may terminate the Plan at any time. All Awards made under the Plan prior to its termination shall remain in effect until such Awards have been satisfied or terminated in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreements. No Awards may be granted under the Plan following the tenth anniversary of the date on which the Plan was adopted by the Board.

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**3.13.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Restriction on Issuance of Stock Pursuant to Awards**

The Company shall not permit any shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan unless such shares of Common Stock are fully paid and non-assessable under applicable law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or any Award Agreement, at the time of the exercise of any Award, at the time of vesting of any Award, at the time of payment of shares of Common Stock in exchange for, or in cancellation of, any Award, or at the time of grant of any unrestricted shares under the Plan, the Company and the Administrator may, if either shall deem it necessary or advisable for any reason, require the holder of an Award (a) to represent in writing to the Company that it is the Award holder's then-intention to acquire the shares with respect to which the Award is granted for investment and not with a view to the distribution thereof or (b) to postpone the date of exercise until such time as the Company has available for delivery to the Award holder a prospectus meeting the requirements of all applicable securities laws; and no shares shall be issued or transferred in connection with any Award unless and until all legal requirements applicable to the issuance or transfer of such shares have been complied with to the satisfaction of the Company and the Administrator. The Company and the Administrator shall have the right to condition any issuance of shares to any Award holder hereunder on such Person's undertaking in writing to comply with such restrictions on the subsequent transfer of such shares as the Company or the Administrator shall deem necessary or advisable as a result of any applicable law, regulation or official interpretation thereof, and all share certificates delivered under the Plan shall be subject to such stop transfer orders and other restrictions as the Company or the Administrator may deem advisable under the Plan, the applicable Award Agreement or the rules, regulations and other requirements of the SEC, any stock exchange upon which such shares are listed, and any applicable securities or other laws, and certificates representing such shares may contain a legend to reflect any such restrictions. The Administrator may refuse to issue or transfer any shares or other consideration under an Award if it determines that the issuance or transfer of such shares or other consideration might violate any applicable law or regulation or entitle the Company to recover the same under Section 16(b) of the 1934 Act, and any payment tendered to the Company by a grantee or other Award holder in connection with the exercise of such Award shall be promptly refunded to the relevant grantee or other Award holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no Award granted under the Plan shall be construed as an offer to sell securities of the Company, and no such offer shall be outstanding, unless and until the Administrator has determined that any such offer, if made, would be in compliance with all applicable requirements of any applicable securities laws.

**3.14.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Requirement of Notification of Election Under Section 83(b) of the Code or Upon Disqualifying Disposition Under Section 421(b) of the Code**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notification of Election Under Section 83(b) of the Code</u>. If an Award recipient, in connection with the acquisition of Company shares under the Plan, makes an election under Section 83(b) of the Code (to include in gross income in the year of transfer the amounts specified in Section 83(b) of the Code), the grantee shall notify the Administrator of such election within ten days of filing notice of the election with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, in addition to any filing and notification required pursuant to regulations issued under Section 83(b) of the Code.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notification of Disqualifying Disposition of Incentive Stock Options</u>. If an Award recipient shall make any disposition of Company shares delivered pursuant to the exercise of an incentive stock option under the circumstances described in Section 421(b) of the Code (relating to certain disqualifying dispositions) or any successor provision of the Code, the grantee shall notify the Company of such disposition within ten days thereof.

**3.15.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Severability**

If any provision of the Plan or any Award is or becomes or is deemed to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction or as to any Person or Award, or would disqualify the Plan or any Award under any law deemed applicable by the Administrator, such provision shall be construed or deemed amended to conform to the applicable laws or, if it cannot be construed or deemed amended without, in the determination of the Administrator, materially altering the intent of the Plan or the Award, such provision shall be stricken as to such jurisdiction, Person or Award and the remainder of the Plan and any such Award shall remain in full force and effect.

**3.16.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Sections 409A and 457A**

To the extent applicable, the Plan and Award Agreements shall be interpreted in accordance with Sections 409A and 457A of the Code and Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan or any applicable Award Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Administrator determines that any Award may be subject to Section 409A or 457A of the Code, the Administrator may adopt such amendments to the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement or adopt other policies and procedures (including amendments, policies and procedures with retroactive effect), or take any other actions, that the Administrator determines are necessary or appropriate to (i) exempt the Plan and Award from Sections 409A and 457A of the Code and/or preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided with respect to the Award, or (ii) comply with the requirements of Sections 409A and 457A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance and thereby avoid the application of penalty taxes under Sections 409A and 457A of the Code.

**3.17.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Forfeiture; Clawback**

The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, specify in the applicable Award Agreement that any realized gain with respect to options or stock appreciation rights and any realized value with respect to other Awards shall be subject to forfeiture or clawback, in the event of (a) a grantee's breach of any non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other restrictive covenants with respect to the Company or any Affiliate or (ii) a financial restatement that reduces the amount of bonus or incentive compensation previously awarded to a grantee that would have been earned had results been properly reported.

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**3.18.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No Trust or Fund Created**

Neither the Plan nor any Award shall create or be construed to create a trust or separate fund of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between the Company or any Affiliate and an Award recipient or any other Person. To the extent that any Person acquires a right to receive payments from the Company or any Affiliate pursuant to an Award, such right shall be no greater than the right of any unsecured general creditor of the Company or its Affiliate.

**3.19.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No Fractional Shares**

No fractional shares shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan or any Award, and the Administrator shall determine whether cash, other securities, or other property shall be paid or transferred in lieu of any fractional shares or whether such fractional shares or any rights thereto shall be canceled, terminated, or otherwise eliminated.

**3.20.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Governing Law**

The Plan will be construed and administered in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to principles of conflict of laws.

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## Exhibit 4.7

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#### Exhibit 4.7<br>
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#### Addendum to Ship Management Agreement
**THIS ADDENDUM** ("Addendum") is entered into on [______] between:

**[Name of Owner]**, with its registered address at [______] ("**OWNERS**");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) **V.Ships Greece Ltd.**, with its registered office at 3rd Floor, Par la Ville Place, 14 Par la Ville Road,

Hamilton, HM08, Bermuda (the "**Managers**"),

each a "**Party**" and together the "**Parties**".

**RECITALS**:

A Ship Management Agreement was entered into between the Owners and the Managers in respect of the vessel [______] IMO Number: [______] (the "**Vessel**") dated [______], as further amended and/or supplemented (the "**Management Agreement**");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) FuelEU Maritime, as defined below, has been introduced by the European Union ("EU") and the penalties payable, if any, for compliance with the regulation will apply, based on the reporting key data recorded within every Reporting Period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) The Managers is the party responsible for FuelEU Maritime reporting and settling of any penalties due to the EU under the FuelEU Maritime;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) The Managers accept the responsibilities under FuelEU Maritime, subject to the terms and conditions of this Addendum; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) The Parties agree to amend the Management Agreement as follows.

#### OPERATIVE PROVISIONS:

#### Condition Precedent
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. If at any point during the term of the Management Agreement, Security (as defined below) is not in place, or the Owners fail to make payment of the management fees & costs or the FuelEU Penalty in accordance with this Addendum, by
 their due date, the Managers shall have the right to terminate this Addendum (and at the Managers' discretion the Management Agreement) forthwith. In the event of such a termination, Owners shall assume or any other acceptable entity under
 the FuelEU Maritime shall assume, as the case may be, all responsibility and liability, past, present and future, howsoever arising with respect to FuelEU Maritime and agree to hold harmless and fully indemnify the Managers against any
 reasonable and documented penalties, fines, liabilities and legal or attorney fees or expenses howsoever arising therefrom.

#### Management Agreement
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Except as hereby amended, all definitions, terms and conditions of the Management Agreement apply to this Addendum and remain in full force and effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The following is added to the Management Agreement:

The Parties agree to amend the Management Agreement as follows:

"Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday on which banks are open for business in Greece and Bermuda.

"Compliance Balance" means the measure of the Vessel's over- or under-compliance with regard to the limits of the yearly average GHG Intensity of the energy used on board by the Vessel during Voyages within the scope of FuelEU Maritime, which is calculated in accordance with Part A of Annex IV of FuelEU Maritime.

"Compliance Balance Statement" means the information and calculations for a Reporting Period, and including (without limitation) the Compliance Balance, as calculated and recorded by the Verifier as set out at Article 16(4) and Article 26 of Implementing Regulation 2024/2027.

"FuelEU Database" means any electronic database for the monitoring and recording of compliance with FuelEU Maritime established by the European Commission.

"FuelEU Document of Compliance" means the document issued by a Verifier or, where applicable, the competent authority of the administering State, confirming that the Vessel has complied with FuelEU Maritime for the applicable Reporting Period.

"FuelEU Maritime" means Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council, governing the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC as amended from time to time, including all implementing acts and delegated acts and regulations.

"FuelEU Monitoring Plan" means the Vessel's monitoring plan in accordance with FuelEU Maritime.

"FuelEU Penalty" means the penalty in respect of a Reporting Period calculated in accordance with FuelEU Maritime taking into account, where applicable under this Clause, any multiplier as set out in Article 23(2).

"FuelEU Report" means a report as referred to in Article 15(3) submitted in respect of the Vessel and recorded in the FuelEU Database.

"FuelEU Services" means the services provided by the Managers to the Owners under this Clause in performance of the Agreement.

"FuelEU Verification Report" means a verification report as referred to in Article 16 in respect of either a FuelEU Report or Partial FuelEU Report which has been issued by the Verifier and recorded in the FuelEU Database.

"GHG Intensity" means the amount of GHG emissions per megajoule (MJ) of the fuels and energy, expressed in grams of CO2 equivalent units (gCO2eq/MJ), used on board the Vessel under the scope of FuelEU Maritime, calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I of FuelEU Maritime.

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"Partial FuelEU Report" means the Vessel's report for a Partial Reporting Period from 1<sup>st</sup> January of each year until the date of delivery into the management of the Managers under the Management Agreement as referred to in Article 15(4) of FuelEU Maritime submitted in respect of the Vessel and recorded in the FuelEU Database.

"Partial Reporting Period" means a part of a Reporting Period where there is a change in the Vessel's management during the same calendar year.

"Pool Verifier" means the legal entity carrying out verification activities and accredited in accordance with FuelEU Maritime which has been selected to verify the allocation of the total pool compliance balances in a pool including the Vessel, and which might not be the Verifier.

"Reporting Period" means a period from 1 January to 31 December of the year during which information referred to in FuelEU Maritime is monitored and recorded.

"Security" means a guarantee provided by the Owners' parent entity in a form agreed by and between the Owners and the Managers to be provided upon signing of this Addendum.

"Verification Period" means the calendar year following a Reporting Period.

"Verified Compliance Balance" means the Compliance Balance verified by the Verifier (and the Pool Verifier, as applicable) and recorded in the FuelEU Database in respect of a Reporting Period after accounting for the application (as applicable) of the banking of the Vessel's compliance surplus or borrowing of an advance compliance surplus between Reporting Periods under Article 20 or the pooling of the Compliance Balance under Article 21.

"Verifier" means the legal entity carrying out verification activities and accredited in accordance with FuelEU Maritime which has been mutually agreed between the Owners and the Managers to verify the relevant information and data of the Vessel relevant to the FuelEU Database and produce the FuelEU Verification Reports, Compliance Balance Statement and the Verified Compliance Balance(other than in respect of pooling).

"Voyage" means a voyage as defined in Article 3, point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2015/757.

Unless specified otherwise, references to Articles and Annexes in this Clause are to those provided for in FuelEU Maritime.

(a) The Parties acknowledge that the Vessel is required to comply with FuelEU Maritime and that the Managers) shall be the responsible compliance entity for the Vessel in accordance with FuelEU Maritime.

(b) Where Delivery occurs after 1 January 2025, the Owners shall, by no later than 20 Business Days prior to Delivery, provide the Managers with estimates of all relevant underlying information and data to be contained in a Partial FuelEU Report (where applicable) which shall be complete to the best of the Owners' knowledge together with any relevant information recorded in the FuelEU Database including the previous two Reporting Periods (where applicable). Thereafter, the Owners shall provide to the Managers a copy of the Partial FuelEU Report, as recorded in the Fuel EU Database and approved by a Verifier, no later than one month after the Vessel entered into management with the Managers and the corresponding FuelEU Verification Report together with any supporting information, verification assessment(s), data and documentation latest seven (7) Business Days after receipt from the Verifier.

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(c) In consultation with the Owners, the Managers shall prepare and submit a FuelEU Monitoring Plan for the Verifier's approval. The Managers shall review the FuelEU Monitoring Plan regularly and if necessary, update, modify or re-submit it. The Owners shall promptly notify the Managers if any fuels or energy to be supplied to the Vessel are not reflected in the FuelEU Monitoring Plan following which the Managers shall promptly seek to update and/or modify and re-submit the FuelEU Monitoring Plan to the Verifier for approval. . This subclause is subject to Clause 11 Responsibilities contained in the Management Agreements.

(d) The Owners shall provide to the Managers: (i) bunker delivery notes (BDNs) and electricity delivery notes (EDNs) for fuels and energy supplied to the Vessel; and if applicable, (ii) any associated documentation and/or certification recognised under FuelEU Maritime to the satisfaction of the Verifier in order to meet the sustainability and GHG emissions saving criteria set out under FuelEU Maritime and to obtain any benefit when applying the emission factors set out in Annex II and calculating the GHG Intensity and FuelEU Penalty. The Managers shall be entitled to rely on and accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the data and information recorded in any of the BDNs, EDNs and in any associated documentation and/or certification which are to be submitted to the Verifier as well as for the Owners' failure to supply the same. This subclause is subject to Clause 11 Responsibilities contained in the Management Agreements.

(e) The Managers shall on a per Voyage basis provide to the Owners, together with all supporting calculations, the estimates of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

<br> (i) the aggregated Compliance Balance of the Vessel incurred in the then current Reporting Period on a per Voyage basis; and

(ii) upon request, the projected aggregated Compliance Balance taking into account any banked compliance surplus or advance compliance surplus borrowed from a previous Reporting Period based on information and documentation available at that point in time. Any estimates of the aggregated Compliance Balance as set out in subclause (e)(i) shall be validated by a third party if required by the Owners at their expense; and

<br> (iii) the estimated FuelEU Penalty on a per Voyage basis.

(f) The Managers shall continuously monitor and record the Vessel's GHG Intensity and all other relevant information and data required under FuelEU Maritime during a Reporting Period and shall promptly provide the Verifier with a FuelEU Report (or, where applicable, a Partial FuelEU Report) in accordance with FuelEU Maritime together with all supporting documents and information as requested by the Verifier.

(g) The Managers shall promptly notify the Owners of the outcome of the verification of the FuelEU Report (or, where applicable, a Partial FuelEU Report) by the Verifier and provide the Owners with a copy of the FuelEU Verification Report together with the Compliance Balance Statement when available.

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(h) Where this Agreement is terminated, the Managers shall, by no later than one month prior to the Vessel's date of redelivery, provide the Owners with estimates of the underlying information and data to be contained in a Partial FuelEU Report together with any relevant information recorded on the FuelEU Database. Thereafter, the Managers shall provide to the Owners a copy of the Partial FuelEU Report no later than one month after redelivery and the corresponding FuelEU Verification Report together with any supporting information, verification assessment(s), data and documentation latest seven (7) days after receipt from the Verifier.

(j) In respect of each Compliance Balance Statement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

(i) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, it is expressly understood that any rights, ownership, entitlements and decisions in respect of the banking, borrowing and pooling of the Compliance Balance, as well as to the identity and appointment of the Pool Verifier (as applicable) shall vest exclusively in the Owners who shall be at liberty to direct, control and allocate the Compliance Balance as they see fit in accordance with FuelEU Maritime.

(ii) No later than 20 April of the Verification Period, the Owners shall provide instructions and directions to the Managers as to the application and/or allocation of the Compliance Balance in respect of borrowing, banking and/or pooling as well as to the identity and appointment of the Pool Verifier.

(iii) The Managers shall promptly follow the Owners' instructions and directions in respect of borrowing, banking and/or pooling of the Compliance Balance in accordance with subclause (j)(ii).

(iv) The Owners shall bear the risk, liability, benefit and costs arising out of or in connection with the afore-mentioned instructions and directions including any failure to provide such instructions and directions under this subclause (j).

<br> (v) Once the Verified Compliance Balance is available, it shall be communicated by the Managers to the Owners as soon as reasonably practicable.

(k) Where, in respect of the Verified Compliance Balance, it is determined under FuelEU Maritime that:

(i) a FuelEU Penalty is payable, the Managers shall promptly notify the Owners of such FuelEU Penalty and the Owners shall transfer a sum equivalent to the FuelEU Penalty to the Managers by no later than 45 days before the FuelEU Penalty falls due. Subject to the timely receipt of such funds, the Managers shall pay the FuelEU Penalty promptly thereafter and provide the Owners with a copy of the FuelEU Document of Compliance as soon as reasonably practicable; or

<br> (ii) (ii) no FuelEU Penalty is payable, the Managers shall provide the Owners with a copy of the FuelEU Document of Compliance as soon as reasonably practicable.

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(l) Where this Agreement is terminated between 1 January and 30 June of a Verification Period, and the Managers were the responsible compliance entity on 31 December of the previous Reporting Period, the Managers shall remain responsible for complying with its obligations under this Clause. Provided that the Security has been extended until the applicable FuelEU Penalty falls due, the Owners shall not advance the funds required for payment of the estimated FuelEU Penalty before termination of this Agreement but rather on the date agreed in clause (k) above. Where funds in excess of a FuelEU Penalty have been paid by the Owners or if no FuelEU Penalty is ultimately payable pursuant to the Verified Compliance Balance, the Managers shall promptly return any balance of funds to the Owners.

(m) The Owners shall pay to the Managers a fee for the FuelEU Services. The FuelEU Management Fee shall be payable only when the Vessel performs a Voyage.":

Owners must pay invoices issued in respect of management fees, costs and expenses incurred under this Addendum, properly documented and not unreasonably issued, within ten (10) Business Days after which they may be included within the Vessel's annual budget.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Fee Breakdown** | **Fee for FuelEU services**<br> (standalone) |
| 1. | FuelEU Management Fee | US$2,000 per Vessel per year |

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Additional costs or fees

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Price or Fee Breakdown** | **Price or Fee for FuelEU services**<br> (standalone) |
| 1. | OceanScore Technology<br> (charged at cost) | Annual Price: 1600 EUR per Vessel |
| 2. | Lloyds Register FuelEU Voyage Verification Fee | $127.50 per EU Event |

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(n) Without prejudice to the Managers' right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with subclause (i) above:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

(i) the Managers shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by giving notice to the Owners if any monies payable by the Owners under subclause (k) and/or (m) are not received in the Managers' nominated bank account within ten (10) days of receipt by the Owners of the Managers' written request; and

(ii) in any other circumstances, if either Party fails to meet their obligations under this Clause, the other Party may give notice to the Party in default requiring it to remedy such failure. Should the Party in default fail to remedy the failure within a reasonable time to the reasonable satisfaction of the other Party, that Party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by giving notice to the Party in default.

(o) It is expressly agreed that the rights and obligations of the Parties set out in this Clause shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement unless or until the Parties have fulfilled or satisfied their respective obligations under FuelEU Maritime.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. This Addendum shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and arbitration as provided in the Management Agreement.

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Agreed by the Parties as evidenced by their authorised signatories:

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|:---|:---|
| For and on behalf of [______] | For and on behalf of V.SHIPS GREECE LTD. |
| Name: | Name: |
| Position: | Position: |
| Date: | Date: |

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## Exhibit 4.8

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**Exhibit 4.8**<br>

#### Guarantee

Dated this [__] day of [__]

**From: Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.,** with registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960

(hereinafter "**Guarantor**" or "**we**" or "**us**"),

**To: V.Ships Greece Ltd.,** with registered office at 3rd Floor, Par la Ville Place, 14 Par la Ville Road, Hamilton, HM08, Bermuda (hereinafter "**V. Ships**" or "**you**" or "**Beneficiary**").

WHEREAS, each of [__] of [__] (each hereinafter referred to as the "**Owner**" and collectively the "**Owners**"), each being a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor, has entered into or is contemplating entering, into an addendum to the existing Management Agreement with V.Ships, under its capacity as technical manager, in relation to the **M/Vs** [__] **respectively** (hereinafter each referred to as the "**Vessel**" and collectively the "**Vessels**"), on the terms and conditions agreed therein (each such addendum, as the same may from time to time be modified, amended and supplemented, shall be referred hereinafter to as the "**Addendum**" and collectively the "**Addenda**").

WHEREAS, each Addendum relates to the assumption by V.Ships of the relevant compliance obligations for each respective Vessel under the FuelEU Maritime (as defined therein), while each Owner shall perform the obligations particularly mentioned therein.

WHEREAS, each Addendum provides that the parent company of each Owner shall provide a guarantee in favor of V.Ships as particularly described therein.

WHEREAS, this Guarantee is the guarantee mentioned under each Addendum.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Guarantor hereby covenants and agrees as follows:

1. **Guarantee**: The Guarantor hereby guarantees the due and punctual payment to you of all sums payable by the Owners to V.Ships under and pursuant to each Addendum for each Vessel at any time during the duration of the respective technical management agreement and each Addendum, as may be applicable.

2. **Payment Demand and Terms of Payment:** Provided always that under no circumstance shall we bear more liability than each Owner, if any of the Owners fails for whatever reason to perform any obligation or fails to pay any sums when due to you in accordance with the provisions of the respective Addendum, you shall notify us in writing of the manner in which such Owner has failed to perform and request that payment be made by the Guarantor under this Guarantee specifying the bank account V.Ships wish to receive payment ("**Payment Demand**").

The Guarantor shall within ten (10) Greek business days after receipt of such Payment Demand, make payment in-full of the respective amount due to the bank account specified in the Payment Request.

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3. **Waivers:** This is an on-demand Guarantee and not merely a surety. Therefore, the Guarantor hereby waives (a) any right to assert any counterclaim or other defenses before payment and to exercise any right to set-off; (b) any right to require that any action or proceeding be brought against each of the Owners or any other person in advance of payment.

<br> No delay of V.Ships in the exercise of or failure to exercise any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such rights, a waiver of any other rights or a release of the Guarantor from any obligations hereunder.

4. **Termination:** This Guarantee shall terminate in relation to each Owner on the earlier of the (i) date on which the respective Management Agreement for the relevant Vessel is terminated or (ii) the respective Addendum for the relevant Vessel is terminated. Where the respective Addendum is terminated between 1 January and 30 June of a Verification Period, and V.Ships was the responsible compliance entity on 31 December of the previous Reporting Period, this Guarantee shall terminate only if the relevant Owner has advanced the funds required for payment of the estimated FuelEU Penalty before termination of the relevant Addendum.

5. **Representations and warranties:** The Guarantor represents and warrants that:

<br> (a) it is an entity duly organised and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has the corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and carry out the terms and provisions of this Guarantee;

<br> (b) no authorisation, approval, consent or order of, or registration or filing with, any court or other governmental body having jurisdiction over the Guarantor is required on the part of the Guarantor for execution and delivery of this Guarantee; and

<br> (c) this Guarantee, when executed and delivered, will constitute a valid and legally binding agreement of the Guarantor.

6. **Miscellaneous:** This Guarantee shall be binding upon the Guarantor, its successors and assigns and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by V.Ships, its successors and assigns.

<br> This Guarantee shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and arbitration as provided in each Management Agreement.

<br> No term or provision of this Guarantee, included this provision, shall be amended, modified, altered, waived or supplemented except in writing duly signed by the Guarantor and V.Ships.

<br> Any claim or demand under this Guarantee shall be in writing signed by one of your officers or attorneys-in-fact and may be served on us by E-mail to<br>

All payments by us under this Guarantee shall be made without any set off or counterclaim and without deduction or withholding for or on account of any taxes, duties, or charges whatsoever unless we are compelled by law to deduct or withhold the same. In the later event we shall make the minimum deduction or withholding permitted and will pay such additional amounts as may be necessary in order that the net amount received by you after such deductions or withholdings shall equal the amount which would have been received had no such deduction or withholding been required to be made.<br>

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Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the relevant Addendum shall have the meanings given such terms in the Management Agreement Addendum.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| For and on behalf of the | For and on behalf of the |
| Guarantor | V. Ships Greece Ltd. |
| Name:<br>| Name:<br>|
| Title:<br>| Title:<br>|

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## Exhibit 4.20

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**Exhibit 4.20**<br>

#### <br>

#### Dated 12 December 2025

#### FELLOW SHIPPING CO.

#### PREMIER MARINE CO.

#### CHAMPION MARINE CO.

#### FLAG MARINE CO.
as joint and several Borrowers

and

#### SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.
as Parent Guarantor

and

#### DANISH SHIP FINANCE A/S
as Original Lender

#### FACILITY AGREEMENT
relating to

(i) the refinancing of the Existing Indebtedness

over m.v. "FELLOWSHIP", "PREMIERSHIP" and "CHAMPIONSHIP", (ii) financing of the acquisition cost

of m.v. "FLAGSHIP" and (iii) general corporate purposes

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Index** | **Index** |  |
| **Clause** |  | **Page** |
| Section 1 Interpretation | Section 1 Interpretation | 2 |
| 1 | Definitions and Interpretation | 2 |
| Section 2 The Facility | Section 2 The Facility | 30 |
| 2 | The Facility | 30 |
| 3 | Purpose | 30 |
| 4 | Conditions of Utilisation | 31 |
| Section 3 Utilisation | Section 3 Utilisation | 32 |
| 5 | Utilisation | 32 |
| Section 4 Repayment, Prepayment and Cancellation | Section 4 Repayment, Prepayment and Cancellation | 34 |
| 6 | Repayment | 34 |
| 7 | Prepayment and Cancellation | 34 |
| Section 5 Costs of Utilisation | Section 5 Costs of Utilisation | 38 |
| 8 | Interest | 38 |
| 9 | Interest Periods | 39 |
| 10 | Changes to the Calculation of Interest | 40 |
| 11 | Fees | 41 |
| Section 6 Additional Payment Obligations | Section 6 Additional Payment Obligations | 42 |
| 12 | Tax Gross Up and Indemnities | 42 |
| 13 | Increased Costs | 45 |
| 14 | Other Indemnities | 47 |
| 15 | Mitigation by the Lender | 49 |
| 16 | Costs and Expenses | 50 |
| Section 7 Guarantees and Joint and Several Liability of Borrowers | Section 7 Guarantees and Joint and Several Liability of Borrowers | 52 |
| 17 | Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor | 52 |
| 18 | Joint and Several Liability of the Borrowers | 55 |
| Section 8 Representations, Undertakings and Events of Default | Section 8 Representations, Undertakings and Events of Default | 57 |
| 19 | Representations | 57 |
| 20 | Information Undertakings | 64 |
| 21 | Financial Covenants | 69 |
| 22 | General Undertakings | 70 |
| 23 | Insurance Undertakings | 77 |
| 24 | General Ship Undertakings | 84 |
| 25 | Security Cover | 91 |
| 26 | Accounts | 93 |
| 27 | Events of Default | 94 |
| Section 9 The Lender and the Obligors | Section 9 The Lender and the Obligors | 99 |
| 28 | Changes to the Lender | 99 |
| 29 | Changes to the Transaction Obligors | 100 |
| Section 10 Administration | Section 10 Administration | 101 |
| 30 | Payment Mechanics | 101 |
| 31 | Set-Off | 102 |
| 32 | Conduct of Business by the Lender | 103 |
| 33 | Bail-In | 103 |
| 34 | Notices | 103 |
| 35 | Calculations and Certificates | 105 |
| 36 | Partial Invalidity | 106 |
| 37 | Remedies and Waivers | 106 |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| 38 | Entire Agreement | 106 |
| 39 | Settlement or Discharge Conditional | 106 |
| 40 | Irrevocable Payment | 106 |
| 41 | Amendments | 107 |
| 42 | Confidential Information | 109 |
| 43 | Confidentiality of Funding Rates | 112 |
| 44 | Counterparts | 113 |
| Section 11 Governing Law and Enforcement | Section 11 Governing Law and Enforcement | 114 |
| 45 | Governing Law | 114 |
| 46 | Enforcement | 114 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Schedules** |  |  |
| Schedule 1 The Parties | Schedule 1 The Parties | 115 |
|  | Part A The Obligors | 115 |
|  | Part B The Original Lender | 117 |
| Schedule 2 Conditions Precedent | Schedule 2 Conditions Precedent | 118 |
|  | Part A Conditions Precedent to each Utilisation Request | 118 |
|  | Part B Conditions Precedent to Utilisation | 121 |
| Schedule 3 Utilisation Request | Schedule 3 Utilisation Request | 123 |
| Schedule 4 Form of Compliance Certificate | Schedule 4 Form of Compliance Certificate | 125 |
| Schedule 5 Timetables | Schedule 5 Timetables | 126 |
| Schedule 6 Repayment Schedules | Schedule 6 Repayment Schedules | 127 |
| Schedule 7 Reference Rate Terms | Schedule 7 Reference Rate Terms | 130 |
| Schedule 8 Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate | Schedule 8 Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate | 134 |
| Schedule 9 Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate | Schedule 9 Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate | 136 |
| Schedule 10 Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule | Schedule 10 Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule | 137 |
| Schedule 11 Form of Sustainability Compliance Certificate | Schedule 11 Form of Sustainability Compliance Certificate | 141 |
| **Execution** |  |  |
| Execution Pages | Execution Pages | 143 |

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**THIS AGREEMENT** is made on 12 December 2025

#### PARTIES
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) **FELLOW SHIPPING CO.**, a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, with registered number 97694 , whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands as borrower ()"**Borrower A** ")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) **PREMIER MARINE CO.**, a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, with registered number 77643 , whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands as borrower ()"**Borrower B** ")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) **CHAMPION MARINE CO.**, a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, with registered number 98305 , whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands as borrower ()"**Borrower C** ")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) **FLAG MARINE CO.**, a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, with registered number 108634 ,
 whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands as borrower ()"**Borrower D** "
 and together with Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C, jointly and severally, the "**Borrowers** ")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) **SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.,** a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, with registered number 27721 , whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands as guarantor (the "**Parent Guarantor** "); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) **DANISH SHIP FINANCE A/S** as lender (the "**Original Lender** ")

#### BACKGROUND
The Lender has agreed to make available to the Borrowers a secured term loan facility in the aggregate amount of $45,279,450 in five Tranches as follows:

(i) Tranche A in the amount of $6,213,350, for the purpose of refinancing the existing indebtedness secured on Ship A;

(ii) Tranche B in the amount of $6,213,350, for the purpose of refinancing the existing indebtedness secured on Ship B;

(iii) Tranche C in the amount of $8,780,000 for the purpose of refinancing the existing indebtedness secured on Ship C;

(iv) Tranche D in the amount of $16,800,000, for the purpose of financing the acquisition of Ship D; and

(v) Tranche E in the amount of $7,272,750, for the purpose of increasing the financing of Ship A, Ship B and Ship C.

#### OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

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#### SECTION 1

#### <br>

#### INTERPRETATION

#### <br>
**DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.1** **Definitions** 

In this Agreement:

"**Account Bank**" means Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG acting through its office at Hamburg, Germany or any replacement bank or other financial institution as may be approved by the Lender.

"**Accounting Period**" means each consecutive three month period, during the Security Period ending on each Security Cover Testing Date of each financial year.

"**Accounts**" means the Earnings Accounts and the Retention Accounts.

"**Account Security**" means a document creating Security over any Account in agreed form.

"**Acquisition Cost**" means in respect of Ship D, the amount required to be paid pursuant to the exercise of the Purchase Option (as defined in the Existing Bareboat Charter) by Borrower D under the Existing Bareboat Charter which shall not exceed Tranche D.

"**Additional Business Day**" means any day specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Advance**" means a borrowing of all or part of a Tranche under this Agreement.

"**Affiliate**" means, in relation to any person, a Subsidiary of that person or a Holding Company of that person or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.

**"Annex VI"** means Annex VI of the Protocol of 1997 (as subsequently amended from time to time) to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Marpol), as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto.

**"Anti-Corruption Laws"** means (i) the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, (ii) the Bribery Act 2010 and (iii) any other applicable anti-bribery or anti-corruption law or regulation.

**"Anti-Money Laundering Laws"** means all applicable anti-corruption laws, anti-bribery laws, anti-money laundering laws and reporting requirements, regulations, guidelines or rules in any applicable jurisdiction.

"**Approved Brokers**" means any firm or firms of insurance brokers approved in writing by the Lender, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

"**Approved Classification**" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in relation to Ship A, 100A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, BC-A, GRAB[25], Holds Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8 may be empty, ESP,\*IWS, LI, LMC UMS, BWTS\*, Descriptive Notes: ShipRight (SCM), BWMP (T) with the relevant Approved
 Classification Society;

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<br> (b) in relation to Ship B, A1, Bulk Carrier, BC-A Holds 2, 4, 6 and 8 may be empty ESP, AMS, ACCU, Additional Notations: BWT, CRC(I), UWILD with the relevant Approved Classification Society;

<br> (c) in relation to Ship C, I HULL MACH Bulk carrier CSR CPS(WBT) BC-A (maximum cargo density 3.00 t/m3; holds 2,4,6 and 8 may be empty) GRAB [30] ESP Unrestricted navigation EGCS-SCRUBBER , { AUT-UMS , MON-SHAFT , INWATERSURVEY; and

<br> (d) in relation to Ship D, 1A Bulk carrier BC(A) BWM(T) COAT-PSPC(B) CSR E0 ESP Grab(20 t) holds(2,4,6,8)may be empty Recyclable Strengthened(IB) TMON(oil lubricated),

or, in each case, or the equivalent classification with another Approved Classification Society.

"**Approved Classification Society**" means, as at the date of this Agreement:

<br> (a) in relation to Ship A, Lloyd's Register (LR); and

<br> (b) in relation to Ship B, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); and

<br> (c) in relation to Ship C, Bureau Veritas (BV); and

<br> (d) in relation to Ship D, Det Norske Veritas (DNV),

or, in each case, any other classification society approved in writing by the Lender (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

"**Approved Commercial Manager**" means:

<br> (a) Seanergy Management Corp., a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands with registered number 29849, whose registered address is at the Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH 96960, Marshall Islands;

<br> (b) Fidelity Marine Inc., a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands with registered number 341411 whose registered address is at the Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH 96960, Marshall Islands; or

<br> (c) any other person approved in writing by the Lender as the commercial manager of a Ship (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld).

"**Approved Flag**" means, in relation to a Ship, the flag of the Marshall Islands or any other flag proposed by the Borrowers and approved in writing by the Lender.

"**Approved Manager**" means, in relation to a Ship, the Approved Commercial Manager or the Approved Technical Manager of that Ship.

"**Approved Technical Manager**" means:

(a) in respect of Ship A, Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp., a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands with registered number 71736, whose registered address is at the Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH 96960, Marshall Islands; and

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(b) in respect of each of Ship B , Ship C and Ship D, either (i) V.Ships Limited, a corporation incorporated and existing under the laws of Cyprus whose registered office is at Zenas Gunther, 16-18, Agia Triada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus or (ii) Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp., a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands with registered number 71736, whose registered address is at the Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH 96960, Marshall Islands or (iii) V. Ships Greece Ltd., a corporation incorporated in Bermuda having a registered office at 3rd floor, Par La Ville Place, 14 Par La Ville Road, Hamilton HM08, Bermuda,

or, in each case, any other person approved in writing by the Lender as the technical manager of a Ship (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld).

"**Approved Valuer**" means Arrow Sale & Purchase (UK) Ltd., Braemar Seascope, Clarksons Platou, Fearnleys AS, Galbraiths or Simpson Spence Young (or any Affiliate of such person through which valuations are commonly issued) and any other firm or firms of independent sale and purchase shipbrokers approved in writing by the Lender.

"**Article 55 BRRD**" means Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms.

"**Assignable Charter**" means, in relation to a Ship:

<br> (a) any time charterparty, consecutive voyage charter or contract of affreightment in respect of that Ship having a duration (or capable of having a duration) of more than 13 months (including options); and

<br> (b) any consecutive voyage charter of any duration entered into with another member of the Group,

and, in each case, any guarantee of the obligations of the charterer under such charter in each case made on terms and with a charterer acceptable in all respects to the Lender.

"**Authorisation**" means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation, legalisation or registration.

"**Availability Period**" means, in respect of a Tranche, the period from and including the date of this Agreement to and including 15 January 2026, or such later date as the Lender and the Borrowers may agree to or, if earlier, the date the Lender's obligation to make that Tranche available is cancelled or terminated.

"**Available Facility**" means the Commitment minus:

(a) the amount of the outstanding Loan; and

(b) in relation to any proposed Utilisation, the amount of any Advance that is due to be made on or before the proposed Utilisation Date.

"**Bail-In Action**" means the exercise of any Write-down and Conversion Powers.

"**Bail-In Legislation**" means:

<br> (a) in relation to an EEA Member Country which has implemented, or which at any time implements, Article 55 BRRD, the relevant implementing law or regulation as described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule from time to time;

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<br> (b) in relation to any state other than such an EEA Member Country and the United Kingdom, any analogous law or regulation from time to time which requires contractual recognition of any Write-down and Conversion Powers contained in that law or regulation; and

<br> (c) in relation to the United Kingdom, the UK Bail-In Legislation.

"**Balloon Instalment**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 6.1 (*Repayment of Loan*).

"**Borrower**" means Borrower A, Borrower B, Borrower C or Borrower D.

"**Break Costs**" means any amount specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Business Day**" means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for general business in London, New York, Copenhagen and Athens and in relation to:

(a) any date for payment or purchase of an amount relating to the Loan, any part of the Loan or Unpaid Sum; or

<br> (b) the determination of the first day or the last day of an Interest Period for the Loan, any part of the Loan or Unpaid Sum or otherwise in relation to the determination of the length of such an Interest Period,

which is an Additional Business Day relating to the Loan, that part of the Loan or Unpaid Sum.

"**Cash**" shall have the meaning given to such term in the Latest Financial Statements (for the avoidance of doubt, including cash equivalents, restricted cash and term deposits).

#### "Central Bank Rate" has the meaning given to that term in the Reference Rate Terms.

#### "Central Bank Rate Adjustment" has the meaning given to that term in the Reference Rate Terms.

#### "Central Bank Rate Spread" has the meaning given to that term in the Reference Rate Terms
**"Charter**" means, in relation to a Ship, any charter relating to that Ship, or other contract for its employment, whether or not already in existence (including, without limitation, any Assignable Charter).

"**Charter Guarantee**" means any guarantee, bond, letter of credit or other instrument (whether or not already issued) supporting a Charter.

"**Charterparty Assignment**" means, in relation to a Ship, the assignment creating Security over the rights of the Borrower owing that Ship under any Assignable Charter and any Charter Guarantee in respect thereof in agreed form.

**"CII Rating"** means the operational carbon intensity rating of a Ship, expressed as a rating from A-E, calculated in accordance with Annex VI.

"**Code**" means the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

"**Commercial Management Agreement**" means the agreement entered into between the Approved Commercial Manager and Seanergy Management Corp. regarding the commercial management of a Ship, whereby the Borrower owning that Ship has acceded to by means of a deed of accession.

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"**Commitment**" means $45,279,450, to the extent not cancelled or reduced under this Agreement.

"**Compliance Certificate**" means a certificate in the form set out in Schedule 4 (*Form of Compliance Certificate*) or in any other form agreed between the Parent Guarantor, the Borrowers and the Lender.

"**Compounded Reference Rate**" means, in relation to any RFR Banking Day during the Interest Period of the Loan or any part of the Loan, the percentage rate per annum which is the Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate for that RFR Banking Day.

"**Compounding Methodology Supplement**" means, in relation to the Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate or the Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate, a document which:

<br> (a) is agreed in writing by the Borrowers and the Lender;

<br> (b) specifies a calculation methodology for that rate; and

<br> (c) has been made available to the Borrowers and the Lender.

"**Confidential Information**" means all information relating to any Transaction Obligor, the Group, the Finance Documents or the Facility of which the Lender becomes aware in its capacity as, or for the purpose of becoming, the Lender or which is received by the Lender in relation to, or for the purpose of becoming the Lender under, the Finance Documents or the Facility from any member of the Group or any of its advisers in whatever form, and includes information given orally and any document, electronic file or any other way of representing or recording information which contains or is derived or copied from such information but excludes:

<br> (a) information that:

<br> (i) is or becomes public information other than as a direct or indirect result of any breach by the Lender of Clause 42 (*Confidential Information*);

<br> (ii) is identified in writing at the time of delivery as non-confidential by any member of the Group or any of its advisers; or

(iii) is known by the Lender before the date the information is disclosed to it by any member of the Group or any of its advisers or is lawfully obtained by the Lender after that date, from a source which is, as far as the Lender is aware, unconnected with the Group and which, in either case, as far as the Lender is aware, has not been obtained in breach of, and is not otherwise subject to, any obligation of confidentiality; and

<br> (b) any Funding Rate.

"**Confidentiality Undertaking**" means a confidentiality undertaking in substantially the appropriate form recommended by the LMA from time to time or in any other form agreed between the Borrowers and the Lender.

"**Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate**" means, in relation to an Interest Period for the Loan or any part of the Loan, the percentage rate per annum determined by the Lender in accordance with the methodology set out in Schedule 9 (*Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate*) or in any relevant Compounding Methodology Supplement.

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"**Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate**" means, in relation to any RFR Banking Day during an Interest Period for the Loan or any part of the Loan, the percentage rate per annum determined by the Lender in accordance with the methodology set out in Schedule 8 (*Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate*) or in any relevant Compounding Methodology Supplement.

"**Daily Rate**" means the rate specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Deed of Release**" means a deed releasing the Existing Security in a form acceptable to the Lender.

"**Default**" means an Event of Default or a Potential Event of Default.

"**Delegate**" means any delegate, agent, attorney or co-trustee appointed by the Lender.

"**Delivery Date**" means, the date on which Tranche D is released to the Lessor and Ship D is delivered by the Lessor to Borrower D under the Existing Bareboat Charter.

"**Disruption Event**" means either or both of:

(a) a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in connection with the Facility (or otherwise in order for the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents to be carried out) which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties or, if applicable, any Transaction Obligor; or

(b) the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party or, if applicable, any Transaction Obligor preventing that, or any other, Party or, if applicable, any Transaction Obligor:

<br> (i) from performing its payment obligations under the Finance Documents; or

<br> (ii) from communicating with other Parties or, if applicable, any Transaction Obligor in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents,

and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party or, if applicable, any Transaction Obligor whose operations are disrupted.

"**Document of Compliance**" has the meaning given to it in the ISM Code.

"**dollars**" and "**$**" mean the lawful currency, for the time being, of the United States of America.

"**Earnings**" means, in relation to a Ship, all moneys whatsoever which are now, or later become, payable (actually or contingently) to a Borrower or the Lender and which arise out of or in connection with or relate to the use or operation of that Ship, including (but not limited to):

<br> (a) the following, save to the extent that any of them is, with the prior written consent of the Lender, pooled or shared with any other person:

<br> (i) all freight, hire and passage moneys including, without limitation, all moneys payable under, arising out of or in connection with a Charter or a Charter Guarantee;

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<br> (ii) the proceeds of the exercise of any lien on sub-freights;

<br> (iii) compensation payable to a Borrower or the Lender in the event of requisition of that Ship for hire or use;

<br> (iv) remuneration for salvage and towage services;

<br> (v) demurrage and detention moneys;

<br> (vi) without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (i) above, damages for breach (or payments for variation or termination) of any charterparty or other contract for the employment of that Ship;

<br> (vii) all moneys which are at any time payable under any Insurances in relation to loss of hire;

<br> (viii) all monies which are at any time payable to a Borrower in relation to general average contribution; and

(b) if and whenever that Ship is employed on terms whereby any moneys falling within sub-paragraphs (i) to (viii) of paragraph (a) above are pooled or shared with any other person, that proportion of the net receipts of the relevant pooling or sharing arrangement which is attributable to that Ship.

"**Earnings Account**" means, in relation to a Borrower:

<br> (a) an account in the name of that Borrower with the Account Bank designated "USD Current Account";

(b) any other account in the name of that Borrower with the Account Bank which may, with the prior written consent of the Lender, be opened in the place of the account referred to in paragraph (a) above, irrespective of the number or designation of such replacement account; or

<br> (c) any sub-account of any account referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above.

"**EEA Member Country**" means any member state of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

**"EEXI"** means the Energy Efficiency Existing Ships Index as set out in Annex VI.

"**Environmental Approval**" means any present or future permit, ruling, variance or other Authorisation required under any Environmental Law.

"**Environmental Claim**" means any claim by any governmental, judicial or regulatory authority or any other person which arises out of an Environmental Incident or an alleged Environmental Incident or which relates to any Environmental Law and, for this purpose, "**claim**" includes a claim for damages, compensation, contribution, injury, fines, losses and penalties or any other payment of any kind, including in relation to clean-up and removal, whether or not similar to the foregoing; an order or direction to take, or not to take, certain action or to desist from or suspend certain action; and any form of enforcement or regulatory action, including the arrest or attachment of any asset.

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"**Environmental Incident**" means:

<br> (a) any release, emission, spill or discharge of Environmentally Sensitive Material whether within a Ship or from a Ship into any other vessel or into or upon the air, water, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water; or

(b) any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, water, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than any Ship and which involves a collision between any Ship and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which a Ship is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or a Ship and/or any Transaction Obligor and/or any operator or manager of a Ship is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or

(c) any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, water, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from a Ship and in connection with which a Ship is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Transaction Obligor and/or any operator or manager of a Ship is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.

"**Environmental Law**" means any present or future law relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment, to conditions in the workplace, to the carriage, generation, handling, storage, use, release or spillage of Environmentally Sensitive Material or to actual or threatened releases of Environmentally Sensitive Material.

"**Environmentally Sensitive Material**" means and includes all contaminants, oil, oil products, toxic substances and any other substance (including any chemical, gas or other hazardous or noxious substance) which is (or is capable of being or becoming) polluting, toxic or hazardous.

"**ESG Report**" means the Parent Guarantor's environmental, social and corporate governance report published by the Parent Guarantor on its website in December 2025.

"**EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule**" means the document described as such and published by the LMA from time to time.

"**euro**" and "**€**" means the single currency unit of the Participating Member States.

"**EU Ship Recycling Regulation**" means Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC.

"**Event of Default**" means any event or circumstance specified as such in Clause 27 (*Events of Default*).

"**Existing Bareboat Charter**" means, in relation the Ship, the bareboat charter agreement dated 11 May 2021 (as amended and/or supplemented from time to time) and entered into between (i) Borrower D as charterer and (ii) the Lessor as owner, pursuant to which the Borrower declared its Purchase Option (as defined in the Existing Bareboat Charter) on 12 November 2025.

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"**Existing Facility Agreement**" means the facility agreement dated 10 October 2022 (as amended and restated by a deed of accession, amendment and restatement dated 18 April 2023 and as further amended and/or supplemented and/or restated from time to time) and entered into between (i) Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C as joint and several borrowers, (ii) the Parent Guarantor, as guarantor and (iii) the Existing Lender, as lender.

"**Existing Indebtedness**" means, at any date in respect of Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C, the outstanding Financial Indebtedness on that date under the Existing Facility Agreement which, on the date of this Agreement is $21,206,700.

"**Existing Lender**" means Danish Ship Finance A/S.

"**Existing Security**" means any Security created to secure the Existing Indebtedness.

"**Facility**" means the term loan facility made available under this Agreement as described in Clause 2 (*The Facility*).

"**Facility Office**" means the office or offices through which the Lender will perform its obligations under this Agreement.

"**FATCA**" means:

<br> (a) sections 1471 to 1474 of the Code or any associated regulations;

<br> (b) any treaty, law or regulation of any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of any law or regulation referred to in paragraph (a) above; or

<br> (c) any agreement pursuant to the implementation of any treaty, law or regulation referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.

"**FATCA Deduction**" means a deduction or withholding from a payment under a Finance Document required by FATCA.

"**FATCA Exempt Party**" means a Party that is entitled to receive payments free from any FATCA Deduction.

"**Finance Document**" means:

<br> (a) this Agreement;

<br> (b) each Utilisation Request;

<br> (c) any Reference Rate Supplement;

<br> (d) any Compounding Methodology Supplement;

<br> (e) any Security Document;

<br> (f) any Subordination Agreement;

<br> (g) any other document which is executed for the purpose of establishing any priority or subordination arrangement in relation to the Secured Liabilities; or

<br> (h) any other document designated as such by the Lender and the Borrowers.

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"**Financial Indebtedness**" means any indebtedness for or in relation to:

<br> (a) moneys borrowed;

(b) any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;

(c) any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;

(d) the amount of any liability in relation to any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a balance sheet liability;

<br> (e) receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);

(f) any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or purchase agreement) of a type not referred to in any other paragraph of this definition having the commercial effect of a borrowing;

(g) any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value (or, if any actual amount is due as a result of the termination or close-out of that derivative transaction, that amount) shall be taken into account);

<br> (h) any counter-indemnity obligation in relation to a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and

(i) the amount of any liability in relation to any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraphs (a) to (h) above.

"**Fleet Market Value**" means, in relation to the Fleet Vessels, as at the date of calculation, the aggregate Market Value thereof as most recently determined.

"**Fleet Vessels**" means the vessels from time to time owned directly or indirectly by the Parent Guarantor or which are chartered to the Parent Guarantor or its Subsidiaries by way of a time charter agreement of duration exceeding 18 months (including extensions options), financial lease, bareboat or demise charter and "**Fleet Vessel**" means any of them.

"**Funding Rate**" means any individual rate notified by the Lender to the Borrowers pursuant to sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*).

"**GAAP**" means generally accepted accounting principles in the US or IFRS.

"**General Assignment**" means, in relation to a Ship, the general assignment creating Security over:

<br> (a) that Ship's Earnings, its Insurances and any Requisition Compensation in relation to that Ship; and

<br> (b) any Charter and any Charter Guarantee in relation to that Ship,

in agreed form.

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"**Group**" means the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries from time to time.

**"Group Structure Chart"** means the group structure chart provided by the Parent Guarantor to the Lender and in such form as agreed between the Parent Guarantor and the Lender.

"**Holding Company**" means, in relation to a person, any other person in relation to which it is a Subsidiary.

"**IFRS**" means international accounting standards within the meaning of the IAS Regulation 1606/2002 to the extent applicable to the relevant financial statements.

"**Indemnified Person**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 14.2 (*Other indemnities*).

"**Insurances**" means, in relation to a Ship:

(a) all policies and contracts of insurance, including entries of that Ship in any protection and indemnity or war risks association/club, effected in relation to that Ship, the Earnings or otherwise in relation to that Ship whether before, on or after the date of this Agreement; and

(b) all rights and other assets relating to, or derived from, any of such policies, contracts or entries, including any rights to a return of premium, calls and any rights in relation to any claim whether or not the relevant policy, contract of insurance or entry has expired on or after the date of this Agreement.

"**Interest Payment**" means the aggregate amount of interest that is, or is scheduled to become, payable under any Finance Document.

"**Interest Payment Date**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.2 (*Payment of interest*).

"**Interest Period**" means, in relation to the Loan or any part of the Loan, each period determined in accordance with Clause 9 (*Interest Periods*) and, in relation to an Unpaid Sum, each period determined in accordance with Clause 8.3 (*Default interest*).

"**Inventory of Hazardous Materials**" means, in relation to a Ship, an inventory certificate or statement of compliance (as applicable) issued by the relevant classification society or shipyard authority which is supplemented by a list of any and all materials known to be potentially hazardous utilised in the construction of, or otherwise installed on, that Ship, pursuant to the requirements of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation 2013 (EU SRR) and/or the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (HKC) as further described by the International Maritime Organisation and/or any Approved Classification Society.

"**ISM Code**" means the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organisation, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

"**ISPS Code**" means the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as adopted by the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Diplomatic Conference of December 2002, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

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"**ISSC**" means an International Ship Security Certificate issued under the ISPS Code.

"**Latest Financial Statements**" means, as at the date of calculation or, as the case may be, in respect of an Accounting Period, the annual audited or (as the case may be) quarterly unaudited (in respect of the Accounting Period of each financial year) consolidated financial statements the Parent Guarantor is obliged to deliver to the Lender pursuant to Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*).

"**Lender**" means:

<br> (a) the Original Lender; and

<br> (b) any bank, financial institution, trust, fund or other entity which has become the Lender in accordance with Clause 28 (*Changes to the Lender*),

which in each case has not ceased to be a Party in accordance with this Agreement.

**"Lessor"** means Cargill International S.A., a company organised and existing under the laws of Switzerland and having its registered office at Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 4, 1212 Grand-Lancy, Switzerland.

"**Leverage Ratio**" means, as at the date of calculation, the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of Net Debt to Market Value Adjusted Total Assets less Cash.

"**LMA**" means the Loan Market Association or any successor organisation.

"**Loan**" means the loan to be made available under the Facility or the aggregate principal amount outstanding for the time being of the borrowings under the Facility and a "**part of the Loan**" means an Advance, a Tranche, a part of a Tranche or any other part of the Loan as the context may require.

"**Lookback Period**" means the number of days specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Major Casualty**" means, in relation to a Ship, any casualty to that Ship in relation to which the claim or the aggregate of the claims against all insurers, before adjustment for any relevant franchise or deductible, exceeds $1,000,000 or the equivalent in any other currency.

"**Management Agreement**" means a Technical Management Agreement or a Commercial Management Agreement.

"**Manager's Undertaking**" means, in relation to a Ship, the letter of undertaking from each of its Approved Manager, subordinating the rights of that Approved Manager against that Ship and the relevant Borrower to the rights of the Lender and including (inter alia) a first priority assignment of that Approved Manager's rights, title and interest in the Insurances of that Ship in agreed form.

"**Mandatory Cost**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 14.3 (*Mandatory Cost*).

"**Margin**" means:

<br> (a) subject to paragraph (i) below:

<br> (i) in respect of each of Tranche A and Tranche B, 2.50 per cent. per annum;

<br> (ii) in respect of Tranche C, 2.65 per cent. per annum;

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<br> (iii) in respect of Tranche D, 2.10 per cent. per annum; and

<br> (iv) in respect of Tranche E, 1.95 per cent. per annum; or

(b) such other rate per annum as may be determined to be the Margin from time to time in accordance with the adjustment provisions of Clause 8.5 (Sustainability Margin *adjustment*) and Schedule 10 (*Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule*), it is being noted that in accordance with the latest received Sustainability Compliance Certificate, the margin of Tranche A and Tranche B was adjusted to 2.55 per cent. per annum and the margin of Tranche C to 2.70 per cent. per annum.

"**Market Disruption Rate**" means the rate (if any) specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Market Value**" means, in relation to a Ship or any other vessel, at any date, an amount determined by the Lender as being an amount equal to the market value of that Ship or vessel shown by a valuation prepared:

<br> (a) as at a date not more than 30 days previously;

<br> (b) by an Approved Valuer selected and appointed by the Lender;

<br> (c) with or without physical inspection of that Ship or vessel (as the Lender may require); and

<br> (d) on the basis of a sale for prompt delivery for a price payable in full in cash on delivery on normal arm's length commercial terms as between a willing seller and a willing buyer on an "as is where is" basis, free of any Charter,

**Provided that** the Borrowers may request a second valuation, such second valuation to be provided on the same terms as above and the Market Value will be the arithmetic mean of the two valuations. If the market value of that Ship as evidenced in one of the two valuations provided as per above exceeds by more than 10 per cent. the market value of that Ship as evidenced in the other valuation to be provided under paragraph (a) above (such difference to be determined with reference to the lowest valuation), then a third valuation shall be obtained by an Approved Valuer (selected and appointed by the Lender) prepared in accordance with the above requirements referred under paragraph (a) above and the Market Value of that Ship shall be determined as the arithmetic mean of all three valuations.

"**Market Value Adjusted Other Assets**" means, as at the date of calculation, the Fleet Market Value plus the book value (less depreciation and amortization computed in accordance with the Latest Financial Statements on a consolidated basis) of all non-current assets of the Group (which, without limitation, shall exclude all Fleet Vessels), as stated in the Latest Financial Statements.

"**Market Value Adjusted Total Assets**" means, as at the date of calculation, the aggregate of the Market Value Adjusted Other Assets and the Total Current Assets.

"**Material Adverse Effect**" means a material adverse effect on:

<br> (a) the business, operations, property, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of any Transaction Obligor; or

<br> (b) the ability of any Transaction Obligor to perform its obligations under any Finance Document; or

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<br> (c) the validity or enforceability of, or the effectiveness or ranking of any Security granted or intended to be granted pursuant to any of, the Finance Documents or the rights or remedies of the Lender under any of the Finance Documents.

"**Month**" means, in relation to an Interest Period (or any other period for the accrual of commission or fees), a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, subject to adjustment in accordance with the rules specified as Business Day Conventions in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Mortgage**" means, in relation to a Ship, a first preferred Marshall Islands ship mortgage on that Ship in agreed form or any replacement first preferred or first priority ship mortgage on that Ship under the laws of an Approved Flag in agreed form.

"**Net Debt**" means, as at the date of calculation, the Total Debt less Cash, in each case as stated in the Latest Financial Statements.

"**Notes**" means, as at the date of calculation, the aggregate outstanding amount of certain notes or bonds issued or to be issued by the Parent Guarantor to certain lenders/holders.

"**Obligor**" means a Borrower or the Parent Guarantor.

**"Operational Carbon Intensity Rating"** means, the A to E rating determined on the basis of the Ship's carbon intensity indicator calculation as set out in Annex VI.

"**Original Financial Statements**" means:

<br> (a) in relation to the Parent Guarantor:

<br> (i) the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for its financial year ended 31 December 2024; and

<br> (ii) the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Group for its financial quarter year ended 30 June 2025;

<br> (b) in relation to each of Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C:

<br> (i) its unaudited financial statements for its financial year ended December 2024; and

<br> (ii) its unaudited financial statements for its financial quarter year ended 30 September 2025; and

<br> (c) in relation to Borrower D, its unaudited quarterly financial statements for its financial quarter year ended 30 September 2025.

"**Original Jurisdiction**" means, in relation to an Obligor, the jurisdiction under whose laws that Obligor is incorporated as at the date of this Agreement.

"**Overseas Regulations**" means the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/1801).

"**Participating Member State**" means any member state of the European Union that has the euro as its lawful currency in accordance with legislation of the European Union relating to Economic and Monetary Union.

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"**Party**" means a party to this Agreement.

"**Perfection Requirements**" means the making or procuring of filings, stampings, registrations, notarisations, endorsements, translations and/or notifications of any Finance Document (and/or any Security created under it) necessary for the validity, enforceability (as against the relevant Obligor or any relevant third party) and/or perfection of that Finance Document.

"**Permitted Charter**" means, in relation to a Ship, a Charter:

<br> (a) which is a time, voyage or consecutive voyage charter;

<br> (b) the duration of which does not exceed and is not capable of exceeding, by virtue of any optional extensions, 13 months, unless it is an Assignable Charter that has been approved by the Lender and has been assigned to the Lender pursuant to a Charterparty Assignment;

<br> (c) which is entered into on *bona fide* arm's length terms at the time at which that Ship is fixed; and

<br> (d) in relation to which not more than two months' hire is payable in advance,

and any other Charter which is approved in writing by the Lender.

"**Permitted Financial Indebtedness**" means:

<br> (a) any Financial Indebtedness incurred under the Finance Documents;

<br> (b) until the Utilisation Date of each Tranche, the relevant Existing Indebtedness being financed by that Tranche;

(c) any Financial Indebtedness that is subordinated to all Financial Indebtedness incurred under the Finance Documents pursuant to a Subordination Agreement or otherwise and which is, in the case of any such Financial Indebtedness of a Borrower, the subject of Subordinated Debt Security; and

(d) any Financial Indebtedness incurred or created, in a Borrower's or each Approved Manager's ordinary course of business and in respect of the Parent Guarantor, in the ordinary course of its business of holding single purpose shipowning Subsidiaries, assisting such Subsidiaries with acquiring and financing their vessels and providing guarantees to secure the liabilities of such Subsidiaries (including any Notes issued by the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries other than the Borrowers).

"**Permitted Security**" means:

<br> (b) until the Utilisation Date of each Tranche, the Existing Security relating to the Ship being financed under that Tranche;

<br> (c) liens for unpaid master's and crew's wages in accordance with first class ship ownership and management practice and not being enforced through arrest;

<br> (d) liens for salvage;

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<br> (e) liens for master's disbursements incurred in the ordinary course of trading in accordance with first class ship ownership and management practice and not being enforced through arrest; and

<br> (f) any other lien arising by operation of law or otherwise in the ordinary course of the operation, repair or maintenance of any Ship:

<br> (i) not as a result of any default or omission by any Borrower;

<br> (ii) not being enforced through arrest; and

<br> (iii) subject, in the case of liens for repair or maintenance, to Clause 24.16 (*Restrictions on chartering, appointment of managers etc.*),

provided such liens do not secure amounts more than 30 days overdue (unless the overdue amount is being contested in good faith by appropriate steps and for the payment of which adequate reserves are held and provided further that such proceedings do not give rise to a material risk of the relevant Ship or any interest in it being seized, sold, forfeited or lost).

"**Poseidon Principles**" means the financial industry framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of ship finance portfolios published in June 2019 as the same may be amended or replaced to reflect changes in applicable law or regulation or the introduction of or changes to mandatory requirements of the International Maritime Organisation from time to time.

"**Potential Event of Default**" means any event or circumstance specified in Clause 27 (*Events of Default*) which would (with the expiry of a grace period, the giving of notice, the making of any determination under the Finance Documents or any combination of any of the foregoing) be an Event of Default.

"**Receiver**" means a receiver or receiver and manager or administrative receiver of the whole or any part of the Security Assets.

"**Reference Rate Supplement**" means a document which:

<br> (a) is agreed in writing by the Borrowers and the Lender;

<br> (b) specifies the relevant terms which are expressed in this Agreement to be determined by reference to Reference Rate Terms; and

<br> (c) has been made available to the Borrowers and the Lender.

"**Reference Rate Terms**" means the terms set out in Schedule 9 (*Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate)* or in any Reference Rate Supplement.

"**Related Fund**" in relation to a fund (the "first fund"), means a fund which is managed or advised by the same investment manager or investment adviser as the first fund or, if it is managed by a different investment manager or investment adviser, a fund whose investment manager or investment adviser is an Affiliate of the investment manager or investment adviser of the first fund.

"**Relevant Jurisdiction**" means, in relation to a Transaction Obligor:

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<br> (a) Its Original Jurisdiction;

<br> (b) any jurisdiction where any asset subject to, or intended to be subject to, any of the Transaction Security created, or intended to be created, by it is situated;

<br> (c) any jurisdiction where it conducts its business; and

<br> (d) the jurisdiction whose laws govern the perfection of any of the Security Documents entered into by it.

"**Relevant Market**" means the market specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

**"Relevant Persons"** means in respect of each Obligor:

<br> (a) any of its Subsidiaries; and

<br> (b) each of its, and each of its Subsidiaries', directors, officers, employees or to the knowledge of any Obligor persons acting on their behalf.

"**Repayment Date**" means each date on which a Repayment Instalment is required to be paid under Clause 6.1 (*Repayment of Loan*).

"**Repayment Instalment**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 6.1 (*Repayment of Loan*).

"**Repayment Schedule**" means each of the repayment schedules in Schedule 6 (*Repayment Schedules*).

"**Repeating Representation**" means each of the representations set out in Clause 19 (*Representations*) except Clause 19.10 (*Insolvency*), Clause 19.11 (*No filing or stamp taxes*) and Clause 19.12 (*Deduction of Tax*) and any representation of any Transaction Obligor made in any other Finance Document that is expressed to be a "Repeating Representation" or is otherwise expressed to be repeated.

"**Reporting Day**" means the day (if any) specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Reporting Time**" means the relevant time (if any) specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Representative**" means any delegate, agent, manager, administrator, nominee, attorney, trustee or custodian.

"**Requisition**" means, in relation to a Ship:

(a) any expropriation, confiscation, requisition (excluding a requisition for hire or use which does not involve a requisition for title) or acquisition of that Ship, whether for full consideration, a consideration less than its proper value, a nominal consideration or without any consideration, which is effected (whether *de jure* or *de facto*) by any government or official authority or by any person or persons claiming to be or to represent a government or official authority; and

<br> (b) any capture or seizure of that Ship (including any hijacking or theft) by any person whatsoever.

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"**Requisition Compensation**" includes all compensation or other moneys payable to a Borrower by reason of any Requisition or any arrest or detention of a Ship in the exercise or purported exercise of any lien or claim.

"**Resolution Authority**" means any body which has authority to exercise any Write-down and Conversion Powers.

**"Restricted Person"** means any person or Ship that (from time to time) is:

<br> (a) listed on any list of Sanctions designations and/or targets maintained by any Sanctions Authority (whether listed by name or by reason of being included in a class of persons or entities);

<br> (b) domiciled, located or registered as located in, or organized or incorporated under the laws of, a Sanctioned Country;

(c) directly or indirectly owned (in aggregate by 50 per cent. or more) or otherwise controlled (as that term is understood pursuant to the relevant Sanctions) by, or acting on behalf, at the direction or for the benefit of, a person referred to in paragraphs (a) and/or (b) above or with which the Lender is prohibited from dealing with by any Sanctions; or

otherwise the target of any Sanctions (including a person with whom a US person or other national under the jurisdiction of a Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).

"**Retention Account**" means, in relation to a Borrower:

<br> (a) an account in the name of that Borrower with the Account Bank designated "USD Cash Collateral Account";

(b) any other account in the name of that Borrower with the Account Bank which may, with the prior written consent of the Lender, be opened in the place of the account referred to in paragraph (a) above, irrespective of the number or designation of such replacement account; or

<br> (c) any sub-account of any account referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above.

"**RFR**" means the rate specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**RFR Banking Day**" means any day specified as such in the Reference Rate Terms.

"**Safety Management Certificate**" has the meaning given to it in the ISM Code.

"**Safety Management System**" has the meaning given to it in the ISM Code.

"**Sanctions**" means any trade, economic or financial sanctions laws, export controls, orders and/or regulations, embargoes, prohibitions, restrictive measures, decisions, executive orders or notices from regulators implemented, adapted, imposed, administered, or enforced from time to time by any Sanctions Authority (whether or not any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or the Lender is legally bound to comply with such laws, regulations, embargoes or measures).

"**Sanctioned Country**" means a country, region, or territory that is, or whose government is, the target of country-wide, region-wide or territory-wide Sanctions.

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"**Sanctions Authority**" means any one or a combination of:

<br> (a) the United Nations (including the Security Council);

<br> (b) the European Union and any member state of the European Union;

<br> (c) the United States of America;

<br> (d) any member state of the European Economic Area;

<br> (e) the United Kingdom; or

<br> (f) any country in which any Obligor is registered or has material (financial or otherwise) interests or operations,

and the respective governmental institutions or agency or person who is duly appointed or authorized to enact, administer, implement or enforce Sanctions of any of the foregoing including, without limitation, His Majesty's Treasury (HMT), the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of the Treasury (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce, the US Department of State and any other agency of the US government, and any authority, official institution or agency acting on behalf of any of them in connections with Sanctions.

"**Sanctions Event**" means any of the following circumstances:

(a) any representation contained in Clause 19.34 (*Sanctions*) made or deemed to be made by an Obligor, is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading when made or deemed to be made, any undertaking in Clause 22.21 (*Sanctions undertakings*) or Clause 24.12 (*Sanctions*) is not complied with;

<br> (b) an Obligor or any Relevant Person is or becomes a Restricted Person;

<br> (c) a Ship is or becomes a Restricted Person;

<br> (d) it would be a breach of Sanctions for the Lender or would expose the Lender to the risk of adverse measures pursuant to any Sanctions, to perform any of its obligations as contemplated by this Agreement or to fund or maintain the Loan; and/or

<br> (e) an act or omission of an Obligor and/or their Relevant Persons causes the Lender to be in breach of Sanctions or expose or could expose the Lender to the risk of adverse measures pursuant to any Sanctions (including the Lender becoming a Restricted Person).

"**Secured Liabilities**" means all present and future obligations and liabilities, (whether actual or contingent and whether owed jointly or severally or in any other capacity whatsoever) of each Transaction Obligor to the Lender under or in connection with each Finance Document.

"**Security**" means a mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, assignment, hypothecation or security interest or any other agreement or arrangement having the effect of conferring security.

"**Security Assets**" means all of the assets of the Transaction Obligors which from time to time are, or are expressed to be, the subject of the Transaction Security.

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"**Security Cover Ratio**" means at any relevant time during the Security Period, the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the aggregate Market Value of the Ships then subject to a Mortgage plus (the Minimum Liquidity Amount plus the net realisable value of any additional Security previously provided under Clause 25 (*Security Cover*) to the aggregate of the Loan, as determined by the Lender pursuant to Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*)).

"**Security Cover Testing Date**" means, in relation to a Ship, 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December in each calendar year during the Security Period.

"**Security Document**" means:

<br> (a) any Shares Security;

<br> (b) any Mortgage;

<br> (c) any General Assignment;

<br> (d) any Charterparty Assignment;

<br> (e) any Account Security;

<br> (f) any Manager's Undertaking;

<br> (g) any Subordinated Debt Security;

<br> (h) any other document (whether or not it creates Security) which is executed as security for the Secured Liabilities; or

<br> (i) any other document designated as such by the Lender and the Borrowers.

"**Security Period**" means the period starting on the date of this Agreement and ending on the date on which the Lender is satisfied that there is no outstanding Commitment in force and that the Secured Liabilities have been irrevocably and unconditionally paid and discharged in full.

"**Security Property**" means:

<br> (a) the Transaction Security expressed to be granted in favour of the Lender and all proceeds of that Transaction Security;

(b) all obligations expressed to be undertaken by a Transaction Obligor to pay amounts in relation to the Secured Liabilities to the Lender and secured by the Transaction Security together with all representations and warranties expressed to be given by a Transaction Obligor or any other person in favour of the Lender; and

<br> (c) the Lender's interest in any turnover trust created under the Finance Documents.

"**Shares Security**" means, in relation to a Borrower, a document creating Security over the share capital in that Borrower in agreed form.

"**Ship**" means Ship A, Ship B, Ship C or Ship D.

"**Ship A**" means the 179,701 dwt dry bulk carrier vessel "FELLOWSHIP" built in 2010 having IMO no. 9522099 registered in the name of Borrower A under an Approved Flag (which at the date of this Agreement is the Marshall Islands flag) and everything now or in the future belonging to her on board and ashore.

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"**Ship B**" means the 170,024 dwt dry bulk carrier vessel "PREMIERSHIP" built in 2010 having IMO no. 9398747 registered in the name of Borrower B under an Approved Flag (which at the date of this Agreement is the Marshall Islands flag) and everything now or in the future belonging to her on board and ashore.

"**Ship C**" means the 179,238 dwt dry bulk carrier vessel "CHAMPIONSHIP" built in 2011 having IMO no. 9403516 registered in the name of Borrower C under an Approved Flag (which at the date of this Agreement is the Marshall Islands flag) and everything now or in the future belonging to her on board and ashore.

"**Ship D**" means the 176,387 dwt dry bulk carrier vessel "FLAGSHIP" built in 2013 having IMO no. 9514224 to be registered on the Delivery Date in the name of Borrower D under an Approved Flag (which on the Utilisation Date will be the Marshall Islands flag) and everything now or in the future belonging to her on board and ashore.

"**Specified Time**" means a day or time determined in accordance with Schedule 5 (*Timetables*).

"**Statement of Compliance**" means a Statement of Compliance related to fuel oil consumption pursuant to regulations 6.6 and 6.7 of Annex VI.

"**Subordinated Creditor**" means the Parent Guarantor.

"**Subordinated Debt Security**" means a Security over Subordinated Liabilities entered into or to be entered into by a Subordinated Creditor in favour of the Lender in an agreed form.

"**Subordinated Finance Document**" means:

<br> (a) a Subordinated Loan Agreement; and

<br> (b) any other document relating to or evidencing Subordinated Liabilities.

"**Subordinated Liabilities**" means all indebtedness owed or expressed to be owed by the Borrowers to a Subordinated Creditor whether under the Subordinated Finance Documents or otherwise.

"**Subordinated Loan Agreement**" means any loan agreement made between (a) a Borrower and (b) a Subordinated Creditor.

"**Subordination Agreement**" means a subordination agreement entered into or to be entered into by each Subordinated Creditor and the Lender in agreed form.

"**Subsidiary**" means a subsidiary within the meaning of section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006.

"**Sustainability Margin Adjustment Effective Date**" has the meaning given to such term in Schedule 10 (*Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule*).

"**Sustainability Compliance Certificate**" means a certificate in the form set out in Schedule 11 (*Form of Sustainability Compliance Certificate*) or in any other form agreed between the Borrowers and the Lender.

"**Tax**" means any tax, levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of a similar nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same).

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"**Tax Credit**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.1 (*Definitions*).

"**Tax Deduction**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.1 (*Definitions*).

"**Tax Payment**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.1 (*Definitions*).

"**Technical Management Agreement**" means the agreement entered into between a Borrower and the Approved Technical Manager regarding the technical management of a Ship.

"**Termination Date**" means:

<br> (a) in relation to each of Tranche A,12<sup>th</sup> October 2027;

<br> (b) in relation to Tranche B, 12<sup>th</sup> October 2027;

<br> (c) in relation to Tranche C, 12<sup>th</sup> April 2028;

<br> (d) in relation to Tranche D, the earlier of:

<br> (i) the date falling on the fifth anniversary of the Utilisation Date of that Tranche; and

<br> (ii) 15<sup>th</sup> January 2031; and

<br> (e) in relation to Tranche E, the earlier of:

<br> (i) the date falling on the third and a half anniversary of the Utilisation Date of that Tranche; and

<br> (ii) 15<sup>th</sup> July 2029.

"**Third Parties Act**" has the meaning given to it in Clause 1.5 (*Third party rights*).

"**Total Current Assets**" means, the aggregate of the cash and marketable securities, trade and other receivables from persons (other than persons being members of the Group) plus inventories, prepaid expenses, voyage expenses and other current assets realisable within one year such amount to be determined on a consolidated basis less any discounts, allowances and activated goodwill, in each case as shown in the Latest Financial Statements.

"**Total Debt**" means, as at the date of calculation, the current portion of long-term debt, net of deferred finance costs and the long-term debt, net of current portion and deferred finance costs of the Group as shown in the Latest Financial Statements and any current Notes.

"**Total Loss**" means, in relation to a Ship:

(a) actual, constructive, compromised, agreed or arranged total loss of that Ship; or

<br> (b) any Requisition of that Ship unless that Ship is returned to the full control of the relevant Borrower within 30 days of such Requisition.

"**Total Loss Date**" means, in relation to the Total Loss of a Ship:

<br> (a) in the case of an actual loss of that Ship, the date on which it occurred or, if that is unknown, the date when that Ship was last heard of;

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(b) in the case of a constructive, compromised, agreed or arranged total loss of that Ship, the earlier of:

<br> (i) the date on which a notice of abandonment is given (or deemed or agreed to be given) to the insurers; and

(ii) the date of any compromise, arrangement or agreement made by or on behalf of the relevant Borrower with that Ship's insurers in which the insurers agree to treat that Ship as a total loss; and

(c) in the case of any other type of Total Loss, the date (or the most likely date) on which it appears to the Lender that the event constituting the total loss occurred.

"**Tranche**" means Tranche A, Tranche B, Tranche C, Tranche D and Tranche E.

"**Tranche A**" means, in relation to Ship A, that part of the Loan made or to be made available to the Borrowers for the purpose of refinancing part of the Existing Indebtedness secured over Ship A in a principal amount not exceeding that specified in Clause 5.3 (*Currency and amount*) or, as the context may require, the amount outstanding thereunder at any relevant time.

"**Tranche B**" means, in relation to Ship B, that part of the Loan made or to be made available to the Borrowers for the purpose of refinancing part of the Existing Indebtedness secured over Ship B in a principal amount not exceeding that specified in Clause 5.3 (*Currency and amount*) or, as the context may require, the amount outstanding thereunder at any relevant time.

"**Tranche C**" means, in relation to Ship C, that part of the Loan made or to be made available to the Borrowers for the purpose of refinancing part of the Existing Indebtedness secured over Ship C in a principal amount not exceeding that specified in Clause 5.3 (*Currency and amount*) or, as the context may require, the amount outstanding thereunder at any relevant time.

"**Tranche D**" means, in relation to Ship D, that part of the Loan made or to be made available to the Borrowers for the purpose of financing the Acquisition Cost of Ship D in a principal amount not exceeding that specified in Clause 5.3 (*Currency and amount*) or, as the context may require, the amount outstanding thereunder at any relevant time.

"**Tranche E**" means, that part of the Loan made or to be made available to the Borrowers for the purpose of increasing the financing of Ship A, Ship B and Ship C in a principal amount not exceeding that specified in Clause 5.3 (*Currency and amount*) or, as the context may require, the amount outstanding thereunder at any relevant time.

"**Transaction Document**" means:

<br> (a) a Finance Document;

<br> (b) a Subordinated Finance Document;

<br> (c) any Charter and any Charter Guarantee relating thereto; or

<br> (d) any other document designated as such by the Lender and a Borrower.

"**Transaction Obligor**" means an Obligor, any Approved Manager who is a member of the Group or any other member of the Group who executes a Transaction Document.

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"**Transaction Security"** means the Security created or evidenced or expressed to be created or evidenced under the Security Documents.

"**UK Bail-In Legislation**" means Part 1 of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 and any other law or regulation applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutes or their affiliates (otherwise than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).

"**UK Establishment**" means a UK establishment as defined in the Overseas Regulations.

"**Unpaid Sum**" means any sum due and payable but unpaid by a Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents.

"**US**" means the United States of America.

"**US Tax Obligor**" means:

<br> (a) a person which is resident for tax purposes in the US; or

<br> (b) a person some or all of whose payments under the Finance Documents are from sources within the US for US federal income tax purposes.

"**Utilisation**" means a utilisation of the Facility.

"**Utilisation Date**" means the date of a Utilisation, being the date on which the relevant Advance is to be made.

"**Utilisation Request**" means a notice substantially in the form set out in Schedule 3 (*Utilisation Request*).

"**VAT**" means:

<br> (a) any value added tax imposed by the Value Added Tax Act 1994;

<br> (b) any tax imposed in compliance with the Council Directive of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (EC Directive 2006/112); and

<br> (c) any other tax of a similar nature, whether imposed in the United Kingdom or a member state of the European Union in substitution for, or levied in addition to, such tax referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above, or imposed elsewhere.

"**Write-down and Conversion Powers**" means:

<br> (a) in relation to any Bail-In Legislation described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule from time to time, the powers described as such in relation to that Bail-In Legislation in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule;

<br> (b) in relation to any other applicable Bail-In Legislation other than the UK Bail-In Legislation:

(i) any powers under that Bail-In Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or other financial institution or affiliate of a bank, investment firm or other financial institution, to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers; and

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<br> (ii) any similar or analogous powers under that Bail-In Legislation; and

(c) in relation to the UK Bail-In Legislation, any powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or other financial institution or affiliate of a bank, investment firm or other financial institution, to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.2** **Construction** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless a contrary indication appears, a reference in this Agreement to:

(i) the "**Account Bank**", the "**Lender**", any "**Obligor**", any "**Party**", any "**Transaction Obligor**" or any other person shall be construed so as to include its successors in title and permitted assigns;

(ii) "**assets**" includes present and future properties, revenues and rights of every description;

(iii) a liability which is "**contingent**" means a liability which is not certain to arise and/or the amount of which remains unascertained;

(iv) "**document**" includes a deed and also a letter, fax, email or telex;

(v) "**expense**" means any kind of cost, charge or expense (including all legal costs, charges and expenses) and any applicable Tax including VAT;

(vi) the Lender's "**cost of funds**" in relation to its participation in the Loan or any part of the Loan is a reference to the average cost (determined either on an actual or a notional basis) which the Lender would incur if it were to fund, from whatever source(s) it may reasonably select, an amount equal to the amount of that participation in the Loan or that part of the Loan for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of the Loan or that part of the Loan;

(vii) a "**Finance Document**", a "**Security Document**" or "**Transaction Document**" or any other agreement or instrument is a reference to that Finance Document, Security Document or Transaction Document or other agreement or instrument as amended, replaced, novated, supplemented, extended or restated;

(viii) "**indebtedness**" includes any obligation (whether incurred as principal or as surety) for the payment or repayment of money, whether present or future, actual or contingent;

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(ix) "**law**" includes any order or decree, any form of delegated legislation, any treaty or international convention and any regulation or resolution of the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the United Nations or its Security Council;

(x) "**proceedings**" means, in relation to any enforcement provision of a Finance Document, proceedings of any kind, including an application for a provisional or protective measure;

(xi) a "**person**" includes any individual, firm, company, corporation, government, state or agency of a state or any association, trust, joint venture, consortium, partnership or other entity (whether or not having separate legal personality);

(xii) a "**regulation**" includes any regulation, rule, official directive, request or guideline (whether or not having the force of law) of any governmental, intergovernmental or supranational body, agency, department or regulatory, self-regulatory or other authority or organisation;

(xiii) a reference to a "**Ship**", its name, its flag and, if applicable, its port of registry shall include any replacement name, flag and, if applicable, replacement port of registry, in each case, as may be approved in writing from time to time by the Lender;

<br> (xiv) a provision of law is a reference to that provision as amended or re-enacted from time to time;

<br> (xv) a time of day is a reference to London time;

(xvi) any English legal term for any action, remedy, method of judicial proceeding, legal document, legal status, court, official or any legal concept or thing shall, in respect of a jurisdiction other than England, be deemed to include that which most nearly approximates in that jurisdiction to the English legal term;

<br> (xvii) words denoting the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa; and

(xviii) "**including**" and "**in particular**" (and other similar expressions) shall be construed as not limiting any general words or expressions in connection with which they are used.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Section, Clause and Schedule headings are for ease of reference only and are not to be used for the purposes of construction or interpretation of the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Unless a contrary indication appears, a term used in any other Finance Document or in any notice given under, or in connection with, any Finance Document has the same meaning in that Finance Document or notice as
 in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) A reference in this Agreement to a page or screen of an information service displaying a rate shall include:

<br> (i) any replacement page of that information service which displays that rate; and

<br> (ii) the appropriate page of such other information service which displays that rate from time to time in place of that information service,

and, if such page or service ceases to be available, shall include any other page or service displaying that rate specified by the Lender after consultation with the Borrowers.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) A reference in this Agreement to a Central Bank Rate shall include any successor rate to, or replacement rate for, that rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Any Reference Rate Supplement overrides anything in:

<br> (i) Schedule 7 (*Reference Rate Terms*); or

<br> (ii) any earlier Reference Rate Supplement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) A Compounding Methodology Supplement relating to the Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate or the Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate overrides anything relating to that rate in:

<br> (i) Schedule 8 (*Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate*) or Schedule 9 (*Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate*), as the case may be; or

<br> (ii) any earlier Compounding Methodology Supplement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) A Potential Event of Default is "**continuing**" if it has not been remedied or waived and an Event of Default is "**continuing**" if it has
 not been waived.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.3** **Construction of insurance terms** 

In this Agreement:

"**approved**" means, for the purposes of Clause 23 (*Insurance Undertakings*), approved in writing by the Lender.

"**excess risks**" means, in respect of a Ship, the proportion of claims for general average, salvage and salvage charges not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies in respect of that Ship in consequence of its insured value being less than the value at which that Ship is assessed for the purpose of such claims.

"**obligatory insurances**" means all insurances effected, or which any Borrower is obliged to effect, under Clause 23 (*Insurance Undertakings*) or any other provision of this Agreement or of another Finance Document.

"**policy**" includes a slip, cover note, certificate of entry or other document evidencing the contract of insurance or its terms.

"**protection and indemnity risks**" means the usual risks covered by a protection and indemnity association which is a member of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Associations, including pollution risks and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies by reason of the incorporation in them of clause 6 of the International Hull Clauses (1/11/02) (1/11/03), clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) (1/10/83) (1/11/95) or the Institute Amended Running Down Clause (1/10/71) or any equivalent provision.

"**war risks**" includes the risk of mines and all risks excluded by clauses 29, 30 or 31 of the International Hull Clauses (1/11/02), clauses 29 or 30 of the International Hull Clauses (1/11/03), clauses 24, 25 or 26 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) (1/11/95) or clauses 23, 24 or 25 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) (1/10/83) or any equivalent provision.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.4** **Agreed forms of Finance Documents** 

References in Clause 1.1 (*Definitions*) to any Finance Document being in "**agreed form**" are to that Finance Document:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in a form attached to a certificate dated the same date as this Agreement (and signed by each Borrower and the Lender); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in any other form agreed in writing between each Borrower and the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.5** **Third party rights** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless expressly provided to the contrary in a Finance Document, a person who is not a Party has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 (the "**Third Parties Act**") to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding any term of any Finance Document, the consent of any person who is not a Party is not required to rescind or vary this Agreement at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any Affiliate, Receiver or Delegate or any other person described in paragraph (f) of Clause 14.2 (*Other indemnities*) may, subject to this Clause 1.5 (*Third party rights*) and the Third Parties Act, rely on any Clause of this Agreement which expressly confers rights on it.

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#### SECTION 2

#### THE FACILITY
**THE FACILITY**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.1** **The Facility** 

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Lender makes available to the Borrowers a dollar term loan facility in five Tranches in an aggregate amount not exceeding the Commitment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.2** **Borrowers' Agent** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower by its execution of this Agreement irrevocably appoints the Parent Guarantor to act on its behalf as its agent in relation to the Finance Documents and irrevocably authorises:

(i) the Parent Guarantor on its behalf to supply all information concerning itself contemplated by this Agreement to the Lender and to give all notices and instructions (including Utilisation Requests), to make such agreements and to effect the relevant amendments, supplements and variations capable of being given, made or effected by any Borrower notwithstanding that they may affect the Borrowers, without further reference to or the consent of that Borrower; and

<br> (ii) the Lender to give any notice, demand or other communication to that Borrower pursuant to the Finance Documents to the Parent Guarantor,

and in each case the Borrowers shall be bound as though the Borrowers themselves had given the notices and instructions (including, without limitation, any Utilisation Requests) or executed or made the agreements or effected the amendments, supplements or variations, or received the relevant notice, demand or other communication.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Every act, omission, agreement, undertaking, settlement, waiver, amendment, supplement, variation, notice or other communication given or made by the Parent Guarantor or given to the Parent Guarantor under any
 Finance Document on behalf of a Borrower or in connection with any Finance Document (whether or not known to any Borrower) shall be binding for all purposes on that Borrower as if that Borrower had expressly made, given or concurred with
 it. In the event of any conflict between any notices or other communications of the Parent Guarantor and any Borrower, those of the Parent Guarantor shall prevail.

**PURPOSE**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.1** **Purpose** 

Each Borrower shall apply all amounts borrowed by it under the Facility only for the purpose stated in the preamble (Background) to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.2** **Monitoring** 

The Lender is not bound to monitor or verify the application of any amount borrowed pursuant to this Agreement.

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#### CONDITIONS OF UTILISATION
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.1** **Initial conditions precedent** 

The Borrowers may not deliver a Utilisation Request unless the Lender has received all of the documents and other evidence listed in Part A of Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*) in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.2** **Further conditions precedent** 

The Lender will only be obliged to comply with Clause 5.4 (*Advances*) if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) on the date of each Utilisation Request and on the proposed Utilisation Date and before an Advance is made available:

<br> (i) no Default which is continuing has occurred or would result from the proposed Advance;

<br> (ii) the Repeating Representations (and on the first Utilisation date all the representations set out in Clause 19 (*Representations*)) to be made by each Obligor are true;

<br> (iii) no event described in paragraph (a) of Clause 7.2 (*Change of control*) has occurred;

(iv) in the case of an Advance under a Tranche, the Ship in respect of which such Advance is to be made has neither been sold nor become a Total Loss;

<br> (v) there has been no material adverse change in the assets, business or financial condition of or the assets, business or consolidated financial condition of the Group, since 25 November 2025 (being the date of acceptance by the Borrowers of the Lender's initial offer letter);

<br> (vi) no other prepayment or cancellation event under Clause 7 (*Prepayment and Cancellation*) has occurred; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in the case of the Advance under a Tranche, the Lender has received on or before the relevant Utilisation Date or, in the case of Tranche D, the Delivery Date, or is satisfied it will receive when the Advance is
 made available, all of the documents and other evidence listed in Part B of Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*) in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.3** **Notification of satisfaction of conditions precedent** 

The Lender shall notify the Borrowers promptly upon being satisfied as to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent referred to in Clause 4.1 (*Initial conditions precedent*) and Clause 4.2 (*Further conditions precedent*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.4** **Waiver of conditions precedent** 

If the Lender, at its discretion, permits an Advance to be borrowed before any of the conditions precedent referred to in Clause 4.1 (*Initial conditions precedent*) or Clause 4.2 (*Further conditions precedent*) has been satisfied, the Borrowers shall ensure that that condition is satisfied within five Business Days after the relevant Utilisation Date or such later date as the Lender may agree in writing with the Borrowers.

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#### SECTION 3

#### UTILISATION
**UTILISATION**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.1** **Delivery of a Utilisation Request** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers may utilise a Tranche by delivery to the Lender of a duly completed Utilisation Request not later than the Specified Time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrowers may not deliver more than one Utilisation Request under a Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) All Advances shall be utilised on the same Utilisation Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.2** **Completion of a Utilisation Request** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Utilisation Request is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless:

<br> (i) the proposed Utilisation Date is a Business Day within the relevant Availability Period;

(ii) the currency and amount of the Utilisation comply with Clause 5.3 (*Currency and amount*);

<br> (iii) all applicable deductible items have been completed; and

<br> (iv) the proposed Interest Period complies with Clause 9 (*Interest Periods*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Only one Advance may be requested in each Utilisation Request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.3** **Currency and amount** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The currency specified in a Utilisation Request must be dollars.

(b) (i) The amount of the Advance under Tranche A shall be $6,213,350;

(ii) The amount of the Advance under Tranche B shall be $6,213,350;

(iii) The amount of the Advance under Tranche C shall be $8,780,000;

(iv) The amount of the Advance under Tranche D shall be $16,800,000; and

(v) The amount of the Advance under Tranche E shall be $7,272,750.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The amount of the proposed Advance must be an amount which is not more than the Available Facility.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.4** **Advances** 

If the conditions set out in this Agreement have been met, the Lender shall make each Advance available by the Utilisation Date through its Facility Office.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.5** **Cancellation of Commitment** 

The Commitment in respect of any Tranche which is unutilised at the end of the Availability Period for such Tranche shall then be cancelled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.6** **Retentions and payment to third parties** 

The Borrowers irrevocably authorise the Lender:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to deduct from the proceeds of any Advance the accrued interest payable in respect to the Existing Indebtedness, any fees then payable to the Lender in accordance with Clause 11 (Fees), any solicitors fees and
 disbursements together with any applicable VAT and any other items listed as deductible items in the relevant Utilisation Request and to apply them in payment of the items to which they relate; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) on the Utilisation Date, to pay to, or for the account of, the relevant Borrower which is to utilise the relevant Advance, the balance (after any deduction made in accordance with paragraph (a) above) of the
 amount of such Advance. That payment shall be made in the case of (1) Tranche A, Tranche B and Tranche C to the Lender in repayment of the Existing Indebtedness, (2) in case of Tranche E to the account the Borrowers may specify in the
 relevant Utilisation Request and (3) in the case of Tranche D, to the designated escrow holder and any surplus shall be paid to the Borrowers in the account designated by them in the relevant Utilisation Request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) It being agreed that Tranche E and any surplus loan amount from Tranche D after the payment mentioned under (b) above will not be paid to the Borrowers before Ship D has been delivered and all conditions precedent have been satisfied (including without limitation, the registration of the Mortgages over the Ships).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.7** **Disbursement of Advance to third party** 

Payment by the Lender under Clause 5.6 (*Retentions and payment to third parties*) to a person other than a Borrower shall constitute the making of the relevant Advance and the Borrowers shall at that time become indebted, as principal and direct obligor, to the Lender in an amount equal to that Advance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.8** **Prepositioning of funds** 

If, in respect of the proposed Advance under Tranche D, the Lender, at the request of the Borrowers and on terms acceptable to the Lender and in its absolute discretion, prepositions funds with an escrow account holder, the Borrowers and the Parent Guarantor:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) agree to pay interest on the amount of the funds so prepositioned at the rate described in Clause 8.1 (*Calculation of interest*) on the basis of successive interest periods
 of one day and so that interest shall be paid together with the first payment of interest on such Advance after its Utilisation Date or, if such Utilisation Date does not occur, within three Business Days of demand by the Lender; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) shall, without duplication, indemnify the Lender against any costs, loss or liability it may incur in connection with such arrangement.

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#### SECTION 4

#### REPAYMENT, PREPAYMENT AND CANCELLATION
**REPAYMENT**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.1** **Repayment of Loan** 

The Borrowers shall repay each Tranche by consecutive quarterly instalments (each a "**Repayment Instalment**") and a balloon instalment (each a "**Balloon Instalment**") in accordance with the Repayment Schedule, the first such Repayment Instalment in respect of each Tranche shall be repaid on the date referred to in the Repayment Schedule, each subsequent Repayment Instalment shall be payable in three monthly intervals thereafter and the last such Repayment Instalment together with the Balloon Instalment in respect of each Tranche on the Termination Date in respect of that Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.2** **Reduction of Repayment Instalments** 

If any part of the Facility is cancelled, the Repayment Instalments (including the Balloon Instalments) falling after that cancellation shall be reduced *pro rata* by the amount cancelled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.3** **Termination Date** 

On the final Termination Date, the Borrowers shall additionally pay to the Lender all other sums then accrued and owing under the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.4** **Reborrowing** 

No Borrower may reborrow any part of the Facility which is repaid.

**PREPAYMENT AND CANCELLATION**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.1** **Illegality** 

If:

it becomes unlawful in any applicable jurisdiction for the Lender to perform any of its obligations as contemplated by this Agreement or to fund or maintain all or any part of the Loan or it becomes unlawful for any Affiliate of the Lender for the Lender to do so:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Lender shall promptly notify the Borrowers upon becoming aware of that event and the Available Facility will be immediately cancelled; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Borrowers shall prepay the Loan on the last day of the Interest Period for the Loan occurring after the Lender has notified the Borrowers or, if earlier, the date specified by the Lender in the notice
 delivered to the Borrowers (being no earlier than the last day of any applicable grace period permitted by law) and the Commitment shall be cancelled; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) accrued interest and all other amounts accrued for the Lender under the Finance Documents shall be immediately due and payable.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.2** **Sanctions Event and prepayment** 

If a Sanctions Event occurs, then the Lender shall promptly notify the Borrowers (specifying the obligations which are thereby rendered unlawful and the law giving rise to the same and/or the circumstances being a Sanctions Event which has occurred) and upon the Borrowers being so notified, the Borrowers shall repay all outstanding Loan owing by it together with accrued interest, and all other amounts accrued under the Finance Documents on the date specified in the notice to the Borrowers from the Lender, such date, if permitted by Sanctions or by a license or authorization granted by a Sanctions Authority, not to be less than three (3) Business Days after the Lender's notice to the Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.3** **Change of control** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If:

<br> (i) the Parent Guarantor ceases to directly or indirectly own and control a Borrower; or

<br> (ii) the Parent Guarantor ceases to be listed on the Nasdaq or any other stock exchange acceptable to the Lender:

<br> (A) the Parent Guarantor shall promptly notify the Lender upon becoming aware of that event; and

(B) the Lender may, by not less than 10 Business Days' notice to the Borrowers, cancel the Facility and declare the Loan, together with accrued interest, and all other amounts accrued under the Finance Documents immediately due and payable, whereupon the Facility will be cancelled and the Loan and all such outstanding interest and other amounts will become due and payable within 30 Business Days of the change of control event having occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For the purpose of paragraph (a)(i) above "**control**" means:

<br> (i) the power (whether by way of ownership of shares, proxy, contract, agency or otherwise) to:

(A) cast, or control the casting of, 100 per cent. of the maximum number of votes that might be cast at a general meeting of a Borrower; or

<br> (B) appoint or remove all, or the majority, of the directors or other equivalent officers of a Borrower; or

<br> (C) give directions with respect to the operating and financial policies of a Borrower with which the directors or other equivalent officers of that Borrower are obliged to comply; and/or

(ii) the holding beneficially of 100 per cent. of the issued share capital of a Borrower (excluding any part of that issued share capital that carries no right to participate beyond a specified amount in a distribution of either profits or capital).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.4** **Voluntary and automatic cancellation** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers may, if they give the Lender not less than ten (10) Business Days' (or such shorter period as the Lender may agree) prior notice, cancel the whole or any part (being a
 minimum amount of $500,000) of the Available Facility. Any cancellation under this Clause 7.4 (*Voluntary and automatic cancellation*) shall reduce the amount of the relevant Tranche then unutilised
 rateably.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The unutilised Commitment (if any) in respect of a Tranche shall be automatically cancelled at close of business on the Utilisation Date of that Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.5** **Voluntary prepayment of a Tranche** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, the Borrowers may, if they give the Lender not less than ten (10) RFR Banking Days' (or such shorter period as the Lender may agree) prior notice, prepay the whole or any part of
 the Loan (but, if in part, being an amount that reduces the amount of the Loan by a minimum amount of $500,000 or a multiple of that amount).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Loan may only be prepaid after the last day of the Availability Period (or, if earlier, the day on which the Available Facility is zero).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If more than two voluntary prepayments in part of the Loan are made in any 12-month period beginning on the first Utilisation Date, the Borrowers shall upon demand from the Lender, pay a fee to the Lender in the
 amount of $5,000 in respect of each such additional voluntary prepayment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any partial prepayment under this Clause 7.5 (*Voluntary prepayment of a Tranche*) shall be applied against the outstanding Repayment Instalments (excluding, for the
 avoidance of doubt, the Balloon Instalment) of the Tranche specified by the Borrowers in order of maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.6** **Mandatory prepayment on sale or Total Loss** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If a Ship is sold (without prejudice to paragraph (a) of Clause 22.12 (*Disposals*)) or becomes a Total Loss, the Borrowers shall on the Relevant Date prepay all outstanding
 amounts under the Tranche applicable to such Ship and in the case of Ship A, Ship B and/or Ship C an additional amount corresponding to 1/3<sup>rd</sup> of Tranche E.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) On the Relevant Date, the Borrowers shall also prepay:

<br> (i) such part of the Loan as shall eliminate any shortfall arising if the ratio set out in Clause 25 (*Security Cover*) were applied immediately following the payment referred to in paragraph (a) above; and

(ii) if applicable, such amount as may be required to maintain the Security Cover Ratio which applied immediately before the sale or Total Loss if such Security Cover Ratio was higher than that required under Clause 25 (*Security Cover*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In this Clause 7.6 (*Mandatory prepayment on sale or Total Loss*):

"**Relevant Date**" means:

<br> (a) in the case of a sale of a Ship, the date on which the sale is completed by delivery of that Ship and transfer of title of that Ship to the buyer; and

(b) in the case of a Total Loss:

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(i) if and to the extent that such prepayment is not, in the reasonable opinion of the Lender, covered by the proceeds of insurance payable in respect of such Total Loss, within thirty (30) days after the Total Loss Date; and

(ii) if and to the extent that such prepayment is, in the reasonable opinion of the Lender, covered by the proceeds of insurance relating to such Total Loss, on the earlier of (1) the date falling six (6) Months after the Total Loss Date (or, if the Lender has received a written confirmation from the relevant insurers that the full insurance claim relating to such Total Loss will be covered in such form as the Lender may reasonably require, such period shall be extended to twelve (12) Months after the Total Loss Date) and (2) the date of receipt by the Lender of the proceeds of insurance relating to such Total Loss.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any surplus following the prepayment of a Tranche pursuant to this Clause 7.6 (*Mandatory prepayment on sale or Total Loss*) shall be applied pro rata against the other
 Tranches and within each such Tranche pro rata against the Repayment Instalments for each Repayment Date falling after that prepayment and the relevant Balloon Instalment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.7** **Restrictions** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any notice of cancellation or prepayment given by any Party under this Clause 7 (*Prepayment and Cancellation*) shall be irrevocable and, unless a contrary indication appears
 in this Agreement, shall specify the date or dates upon which the relevant cancellation or prepayment is to be made and the amount of that cancellation or prepayment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any prepayment under this Agreement shall be made together with accrued interest on the amount prepaid in connection with that prepayment and, subject to any Break Costs, without premium or penalty.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) No Borrower may reborrow any part of the Facility which is prepaid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) No Borrower shall repay or prepay all or any part of the Loan or cancel all or any part of the Commitment except at the times and in the manner expressly provided for in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) No amount of the Commitment cancelled under this Agreement may be subsequently reinstated.

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#### SECTION 5

#### COSTS OF UTILISATION
**INTEREST**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.1** **Calculation of interest** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The rate of interest on the Loan or any part of the Loan for any day during an Interest Period is the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of:

<br> (i) the applicable Margin;

<br> (ii) the Compounded Reference Rate for that day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If any day during an Interest Period for the Loan or any part of the Loan is not an RFR Banking Day, the rate of interest on the Loan or that part of the Loan for that day will be the rate applicable to the
 immediately preceding RFR Banking Day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.2** **Payment of interest** 

The Borrowers shall pay accrued interest on the Loan or any part of the Loan on the last day of each Interest Period (each an "**Interest Payment Date**").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.3** **Default interest** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If an Obligor fails to pay any amount payable by it under a Finance Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on the Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after
 judgment) at a rate which is two per cent. per annum higher than the rate which would have been payable if the Unpaid Sum had, during the period of non-payment, constituted part of the Loan in the currency of the Unpaid Sum for successive
 Interest Periods, each of a duration selected by the Lender. Any interest accruing under this Clause 8.3 (*Default interest*) shall be immediately payable by the Obligor on demand by the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each Interest Period applicable to that Unpaid Sum but will remain immediately due and payable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.4** **Notifications** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Lender shall promptly upon an Interest Payment being determinable, notify:

<br> (i) the Borrowers of that Interest Payment;

<br> (ii) the Borrowers of:

<br> (A) each applicable rate of interest relating to the determination of that Interest Payment; and

<br> (B) to the extent it is then determinable, the Market Disruption Rate (if any) relating to the Loan or the relevant part of the Loan.

This paragraph (a) shall not apply to any Interest Payment determined pursuant to Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Lender shall promptly notify the Borrowers of the Funding Rate relating to the Loan or any part of the Loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Lender shall promptly notify the Borrowers of the determination of a rate of interest relating to the Loan or any part of the Loan to which Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*)
 applies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) This Clause 8.4 (*Notifications*) shall not require the Lender to make any notification to any Party on a day which is not a Business Day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.5** **Sustainability Margin adjustment** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) As of the applicable Sustainability Margin Adjustment Effective Date in any given calendar year, the Margin (as specified in paragraph (a) of its definition in Clause 1.1 (*Definitions*))

 for the immediate following 12 months-period during the Security Period will be determined and adjusted in accordance with the terms set out in Schedule 10 (*Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule*)
 (as amended) and Schedule 11 (*Form of Sustainability Compliance Certificate)* and references to "Margin" in this Agreement shall be construed accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrowers undertake to execute (or procure the execution of) any documentation supplemental to this Agreement and any other Security Document, at the Lender's sole direction, for the purposes of reflecting an
 amendment to the rate of the Margin.

**INTEREST PERIODS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.1** **Selection of Interest Periods** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Interest Period for each Tranche shall be three Months or any other period agreed between the Borrowers and the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) An Interest Period in respect of a Tranche or any part of a Tranche shall not extend beyond the relevant Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The first Interest Period in respect of each of Tranche A, Tranche B and Tranche C shall start on the Utilisation Date and end on 12 January 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The first Interest Period for each of Tranche C and Tranche D shall start on the Utilisation Date and each subsequent Interest Period shall start on the last day of its preceding Interest Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Each Tranche shall have one Interest Period only at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.2** **Changes to Interest Periods** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In respect of a Repayment Instalment, before the first day of an Interest Period for the relevant Tranche, the Lender may establish an Interest Period for a part of the relevant Tranche equal to such Repayment
 Instalment to end on the Repayment Date relating to it.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If the Lender makes any change to an Interest Period referred to in this Clause 9.2 (*Changes to Interest Periods*), it shall promptly notify the Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.3** **Non-Business Days** 

Any rules specified as "Business Day Conventions" in the Reference Rate Terms shall apply to each Interest Period.

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#### CHANGES TO THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.1** **Interest calculation if no RFR or Central Bank Rate** 

If:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) there is no RFR or Central Bank Rate for the purposes of calculating the Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate for an RFR Banking Day during an Interest Period for the Loan or any part of the Loan; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) "Cost of funds will apply as a fallback" is specified in the Reference Rate Terms,

Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*) shall apply to the Loan or that part of the Loan (as applicable) for that Interest Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.2** **Market disruption** 

If:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a Market Disruption Rate is specified in the Reference Rate Terms; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) before the Reporting Time for the Loan or any part of the Loan, the Lender notifies the Borrowers that its cost of funds relating to its participation in the Loan or that part of the Loan would be in excess of
 that Market Disruption Rate,

then Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*) shall apply to the Loan or that part of the Loan (as applicable) for the relevant Interest Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.3** **Cost of funds** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If this Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*) applies to the Loan or part of the Loan for an Interest Period, Clause 8.1 (*Calculation of interest*) shall not apply to the Loan or that part of the Loan for that Interest Period and the rate of interest on the Loan or that part of the Loan for that Interest Period shall be the percentage rate per
 annum which is the sum of:

<br> (i) the applicable Margin; and

(ii) the rate notified to the Borrowers by the Lender as soon as practicable and in any event by the Reporting Time for the Loan or that part of the Loan to be that which expresses as a percentage rate per annum its cost of funds relating to its participation in the Loan or that part of the Loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If this Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*) applies and the Lender or the Borrowers so require, the Lender and the Borrowers shall enter into negotiations (for a period of not more
 than 30 days) with a view to agreeing a substitute basis for determining the rate of interest or (as the case may be) an alternative basis for funding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Subject to Clause 41.1 (*Changes to reference rates*), any substitute or alternative basis agreed pursuant to paragraph (b) above shall, with the prior consent of the Lender
 and the Borrowers, be binding on all Parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If a substitute or alternative basis is not agreed pursuant to paragraph (c) above, the rate of interest shall continue to be determined in accordance with paragraph (a) above.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If paragraph (f) below does not apply and any rate notified to the Lender under sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) above is less than zero, the relevant rate shall be deemed to be zero.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) If this Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*) applies pursuant to Clause 10.2 (*Market disruption*) and the Lender's Funding Rate is less than
 the relevant Market Disruption Rate, the Lender's cost of funds relating to the Loan or the relevant part of the Loan for that Interest Period shall be deemed, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) above, to be the Market
 Disruption Rate for the Loan or that part of the Loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) If this Clause 10.3 (*Cost of funds*) applies, the Lender shall, as soon as is practicable, notify the Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.4** **Break Costs** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If an amount is specified as Break Costs in the Reference Rate Terms, the Borrowers shall, within three Business Days of demand by the Lender, pay to the Lender its Break Costs (if any) attributable to all or any
 part of the Loan or Unpaid Sum being paid by the Borrowers on a day before the last day of an Interest Period for the Loan, the relevant part of the Loan or that Unpaid Sum.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Lender shall as soon as reasonably practicable provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Break Costs for any Interest Period in respect of which they become, or may become, payable.

**FEES**<br>

The Borrowers shall pay to Lender on the Utilisation Date a non-refundable upfront fee in the aggregate amount of $158,727.38 consisting of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the amount of $126,000 (representing 0.75 per cent. of the maximum amount of Tranche D); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the amount of $32,727.38 (representing 0.45 per cent. of the maximum amount of Tranche E).

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#### SECTION 6

#### ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS
**TAX GROSS UP AND INDEMNITIES**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.1** **Definitions** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In this Agreement:

"**Tax Credit**" means a credit against, relief or remission for, or repayment of any Tax.

"**Tax Deduction**" means a deduction or withholding for or on account of Tax from a payment under a Finance Document, other than a FATCA Deduction.

"**Tax Payment**" means either the increase in a payment made by an Obligor to the Lender under Clause 12.2 (*Tax gross-up*) or a payment under Clause 12.3 (*Tax indemnity*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Unless a contrary indication appears, in this Clause 12 (*Tax Gross Up and Indemnities*) reference to "**determines**" or "**determined**" means a determination made in the absolute discretion of the person making the determination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.2** **Tax gross-up** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor shall make all payments to be made by it without any Tax Deduction, unless a Tax Deduction is required by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrowers shall promptly upon becoming aware that an Obligor must make a Tax Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of a Tax Deduction) notify the Lender accordingly. Similarly, the
 Lender shall notify the Borrowers and that Obligor on becoming so aware in respect of a payment payable to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If a Tax Deduction is required by law to be made by an Obligor, the amount of the payment due from that Obligor shall be increased to an amount which (after making any Tax Deduction) leaves an amount equal to the
 payment which would have been due if no Tax Deduction had been required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If an Obligor is required to make a Tax Deduction, that Obligor shall make that Tax Deduction and any payment required in connection with that Tax Deduction within the time allowed and in the minimum amount
 required by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Within 30 days of making either a Tax Deduction or any payment required in connection with that Tax Deduction, the Obligor making that Tax Deduction shall deliver to the Lender evidence reasonably satisfactory to
 the Lender that the Tax Deduction has been made or (as applicable) any appropriate payment paid to the relevant taxing authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.3** **Tax indemnity** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Obligors shall (within three Business Days of demand by the Lender) pay to the Lender an amount equal to the loss, liability or cost which the Lender determines will be or has been (directly or indirectly)
 suffered for or on account of Tax by the Lender in respect of a Finance Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Paragraph (a) above shall not apply:

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<br> (i) with respect to any Tax assessed on the Lender:

<br> (A) under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Lender is incorporated or, if different, the jurisdiction (or jurisdictions) in which the Lender is treated as resident for tax purposes; or

(B) under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Lender's Facility Office is located in respect of amounts received or receivable in that jurisdiction,

if that Tax is imposed on or calculated by reference to the net income received or receivable (but not any sum deemed to be received or receivable) by the Lender; or

<br> (ii) to the extent a loss, liability or cost:

<br> (A) is compensated for by an increased payment under Clause 12.2 (*Tax gross-up*); or

<br> (B) relates to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Lender shall, if making, or intending to make, a claim under paragraph (a) above, promptly notify the Obligors of the event which will give, or has given, rise to the claim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.4** **Tax Credit** 

If an Obligor makes a Tax Payment and the Lender determines that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a Tax Credit is attributable to an increased payment of which that Tax Payment forms part, to that Tax Payment or to a Tax Deduction in consequence of which that Tax Payment was received; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Lender has obtained and utilised that Tax Credit,

the Lender shall pay an amount to the Obligor which the Lender determines will leave it (after that payment) in the same after-Tax position as it would have been in had the Tax Payment not been required to be made by the Obligor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.5** **Stamp taxes** 

The Obligors shall pay and, within three Business Days of demand, indemnify the Lender against any cost, loss or liability which the Lender incurs in relation to all stamp duty, registration and other similar Taxes payable in respect of any Finance Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.6** **VAT** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All amounts expressed to be payable under a Finance Document by any Party to the Lender which (in whole or in part) constitute the consideration for any supply for VAT purposes are deemed to be exclusive of any
 VAT which is chargeable on that supply, and accordingly, if VAT is or becomes chargeable on any supply made by the Lender to any Party under a Finance Document and the Lender is required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT,
 that Party must pay to the Lender (in addition to and at the same time as paying any other consideration for such supply) an amount equal to the amount of the VAT (and the Lender must promptly provide an appropriate VAT invoice to that
 Party).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Where a Finance Document requires any Party to reimburse or indemnify the Lender for any cost or expense, that Party shall reimburse or indemnify (as the case may be) the Lender for the full amount of such cost or
 expense, including such part of it as represents VAT, save to the extent that the Lender reasonably determines that it is entitled to credit or repayment in respect of such VAT from the relevant tax authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any reference in this Clause 12.6 (*VAT*) to any Party shall, at any time when that Party is treated as a member of a group or unity (or fiscal unity) for VAT purposes,
 include (where appropriate and unless the context otherwise requires) a reference to the person who is treated at that time as making the supply, or (as appropriate) receiving the supply, under the grouping rules provided for in Article 11
 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC (or as implemented by the relevant member state of the European Union or equivalent provisions imposed elsewhere) so that a reference to a Party shall be construed as a reference
 to that Party or the relevant group or unity (or fiscal unity) of which that Party is a member for VAT purposes at the relevant time or the relevant representative member (or representative or head) of that group or unity at the relevant
 time (as the case may be).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) In relation to any supply made by the Lender to any Party under a Finance Document, if reasonably requested by the Lender, that Party must promptly provide the Lender with details of that Party's VAT registration
 and such other information as is reasonably requested in connection with the Lender's VAT reporting requirements in relation to such supply.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.7** **FATCA Information** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to paragraph (c) below, each Party shall, within ten Business Days of a reasonable request by another Party:

<br> (i) confirm to that other Party whether it is:

<br> (A) a FATCA Exempt Party; or

<br> (B) not a FATCA Exempt Party; and

<br> (ii) supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status under FATCA as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party's compliance with FATCA; and

<br> (iii) supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party's compliance with any other law, regulation or exchange of information regime.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If a Party confirms to another Party pursuant to sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (a) above that it is a FATCA Exempt Party and it subsequently becomes aware that it is not, or has ceased to be a FATCA Exempt Party,
 that Party shall notify that other Party reasonably promptly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Paragraph (a) above shall not oblige the Lender to do anything and sub-paragraph (iii) of paragraph (a) above shall not oblige any other Party to do anything which would or might in its reasonable opinion
 constitute a breach of:

<br> (i) any law or regulation;

<br> (ii) any fiduciary duty; or

<br> (iii) any duty of confidentiality.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If a Party fails to confirm whether or not it is a FATCA Exempt Party or to supply forms, documentation or other information requested in accordance with sub-paragraphs (i) or (ii) of paragraph (a) above
 (including, for the avoidance of doubt, where paragraph (c) above applies), then such Party shall be treated for the purposes of the Finance Documents (and payments under them) as if it is not a FATCA Exempt Party until such time as the
 Party in question provides the requested confirmation, forms, documentation or other information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.8** **FATCA Deduction** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Party may make any FATCA Deduction it is required to make by FATCA, and any payment required in connection with that FATCA Deduction, and no Party shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which
 it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Party shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction), notify the Party to whom it is making the payment.

**INCREASED COSTS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.1** **Increased costs** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to Clause 13.3 (*Exceptions*), the Borrowers shall, within three Business Days of a demand by the Lender, pay for the account of the Lender the amount of any
 Increased Costs incurred by the Lender or any of its Affiliates as a result of:

<br> (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation; or

<br> (ii) compliance with any law or regulation made,

in each case after the date of this Agreement; or

<br> (iii) the implementation, application of or compliance with Basel III or CRD IV or any law or regulation that implements or applies Basel III or CRD IV.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In this Agreement:

(i) "**Basel III**" means:

(A) the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated;

(B) the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and

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<br> (C) any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to "Basel III".

(ii) "**CRD IV**" means:

<br> (A) Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending regulation (EU) No. 648/2012, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2019/876;

(B) Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, amending Directive 2002/87/EC and repealing Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC, as amended by Directive (EU) 2019/878; and

<br> (C) any other law or regulation which implements Basel III.

(iii) "**Increased Costs**" means:

<br> (A) a reduction in the rate of return from the Facility or on the Lender's (or its Affiliate's) overall capital;

<br> (B) an additional or increased cost; or

(C) a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Finance Document,

which is incurred or suffered by the Lender or any of its Affiliates to the extent that it is attributable to the Lender having entered into the Commitment or funding or performing its obligations under any Finance Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.2** **Increased cost claims** 

If the Lender intends to make a claim pursuant to Clause 13.1 (*Increased costs*) it shall promptly notify the Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.3** **Exceptions** 

Clause 13.1 (*Increased costs*) does not apply to the extent any Increased Cost is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) attributable to a Tax Deduction required by law to be made by an Obligor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) compensated for by Clause 12.3 (*Tax indemnity*) (or would have been compensated for under Clause 12.3 (*Tax indemnity*) but was not so
 compensated solely because any of the exclusions in paragraph (b) of Clause 12.3 (*Tax indemnity*) applied);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) compensated for by any payment made pursuant to Clause 14.3 (*Mandatory Cost*); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) attributable to the wilful breach by the Lender or its Affiliates of any law or regulation.

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#### OTHER INDEMNITIES
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**14.1** **Currency indemnity** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If any sum due from an Obligor under the Finance Documents (a "**Sum** "), or any order, judgment or award given or made in relation to a Sum, has to be converted from the
 currency (the "**First Currency**") in which that Sum is payable into another currency (the "**Second Currency**") for the purpose of:

<br> (i) making or filing a claim or proof against that Obligor; or

<br> (ii) obtaining or enforcing an order, judgment or award in relation to any litigation or arbitration proceedings,

that Obligor shall, as an independent obligation, on demand, indemnify the Lender against any cost, loss or liability arising out of or as a result of the conversion including any discrepancy between (A) the rate of exchange used to convert that Sum from the First Currency into the Second Currency and (B) the rate or rates of exchange available to that person at the time of its receipt of that Sum.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Obligor waives any right it may have in any jurisdiction to pay any amount under the Finance Documents in a currency or currency unit other than that in which it is expressed to be payable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**14.2** **Other indemnities** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify the Lender and any Receiver and Delegate against:

<br> (i) any cost, loss or liability incurred by it as a result of:

<br> (A) the occurrence of any Event of Default; or

(B) a failure by a Transaction Obligor to pay any amount due under a Finance Document on its due date; or

<br> (C) funding, or making arrangements to fund, an Advance requested by the Borrowers in a Utilisation Request but not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement (other than by reason of default or negligence by the Lender alone); or

<br> (D) the Loan (or part of the Loan) not being prepaid in accordance with a notice of prepayment given by the Borrowers; or

<br> (E) investigating any event which it reasonably believes is a Default; or

(F) acting or relying on any notice, request or instruction which it reasonably believes to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised; or

<br> (G) instructing lawyers, accountants, tax advisers, surveyors or other professional advisers or experts as permitted under the Finance Documents; and

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(ii) any cost, loss or liability (including, without limitation, for negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever) incurred by the Lender (otherwise than by reason of the Lender's gross negligence or wilful misconduct) or, in the case of any cost, loss or liability pursuant to Clause 30.8 (*Disruption to Payment Systems etc.*) notwithstanding the Lender's negligence, gross negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever but not including any claim based on the fraud of the Lender in acting as Lender under the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify the Lender, each Affiliate of the Lender and any Receiver and Delegate and each officer or employee of the Lender or its Affiliate or any Receiver or Delegate (as
 applicable) (each such person for the purposes of this Clause 14.2 (*Other indemnities*) an "**Indemnified Person** "), against any cost, loss or liability
 (including, without limitation, for negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever) incurred by that Indemnified Person pursuant to or in connection with any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings or regulatory
 enquiry, in connection with or arising out of the entry into and the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents, having the benefit of any Security constituted by the Finance Documents or which relates to the condition or operation
 of, or any incident occurring in relation to, any Ship unless such cost, loss or liability is caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of that Indemnified Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) No Party other than the Lender or the Receiver or Delegate (as applicable) may take any proceedings against any officer, employee or agent of the Lender or the Receiver or Delegate (as applicable) in respect of
 any claim it might have against the Lender or the Receiver or Delegate or in respect of any act or omission of any kind by that officer, employee or agent in relation to any Transaction Document or any Security Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Without limiting, but subject to any limitations set out in paragraph (b) above, the indemnity in paragraph (b) above shall cover any cost, loss or liability incurred by each Indemnified Person in any
 jurisdiction:

<br> (i) arising or asserted under or in connection with any law relating to safety at sea, the ISM Code, any Environmental Law or any Sanctions; or

<br> (ii) in connection with any Environmental Claim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify the Lender and every Receiver and Delegate against any cost, loss or liability (including, without limitation, for negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever)
 incurred by any of them:

<br> (i) in relation to or as a result of:

<br> (A) any failure by the Borrowers to comply with its obligations under Clause 16 (*Costs and Expenses*);

(B) acting or relying on any notice, request or instruction which it reasonably believes to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised;

<br> (C) the taking, holding, protection or enforcement of the Finance Documents and the Transaction Security;

<br> (D) the exercise of any of the rights, powers, discretions, authorities and remedies vested in the Lender and each Receiver and Delegate by the Finance Documents or by law;

<br> (E) any default by any Transaction Obligor in the performance of any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Finance Documents;

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<br> (F) any action by any Transaction Obligor which vitiates, reduces the value of, or is otherwise prejudicial to, the Transaction Security; and

<br> (G) instructing lawyers, accountants, tax advisers, surveyors or other professional advisers or experts as permitted under the Finance Documents;

<br> (ii) which otherwise relates to any of the Security Property or the performance of the terms of this Agreement or the other Finance Documents (otherwise, in each case, than by reason of the Lender's or Receiver's or Delegate's gross negligence or wilful misconduct).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Any Affiliate or Receiver or Delegate or any officer or employee of the Lender, or of any of its Affiliates or any Receiver or Delegate (as applicable) may rely on this Clause 14.2 (*Other indemnities*) and the provisions of the Third Parties Act, subject to Clause 1.5 (*Third party rights*) and the provisions of the Third Parties Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**14.3** **Mandatory Cost** 

Each Borrower shall, on demand by the Lender, pay to the Lender, such amount which the Lender certifies in a notice to the Borrowers to be its good faith determination of the amount necessary to compensate it for complying with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) if the Lender is lending from a Facility Office in a Participating Member State, the minimum reserve requirements (or other requirements having the same or similar purpose) of the European Central Bank (or any
 other authority or agency which replaces all or any of its functions) in respect of loans made from that Facility Office; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) if the Lender is lending from a Facility Office in the United Kingdom, any reserve asset, special deposit or liquidity requirements (or other requirements having the same or similar purpose) of the Bank of England
 (or any other governmental authority or agency) and/or paying any fees to the Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority (or any other governmental authority or agency which replaces all or any of their
 functions),

which, in each case, is referable to the Loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**14.4** **Lender's management time** 

Any amount payable to the Lender under Clause 14.2 (*Other indemnities*) and Clause 16 (*Costs and Expenses*) shall include the cost of utilising the Lender's excessive management time or other resources and will be calculated on the basis of such reasonable daily or hourly rates as the Lender may notify to the Borrowers, and is in addition to any fee paid or payable to the Lender under Clause 11 (*Fees*).

**MITIGATION BY THE LENDER**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.1** **Mitigation** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Lender shall, in consultation with the Borrowers, take all reasonable steps to mitigate any circumstances which arise and which would result in any amount becoming payable under or pursuant to, or cancelled
 pursuant to, any of Clause 7.1 (*Illegality*), Clause 12 (*Tax Gross Up and Indemnities*), Clause 13 (*Increased Costs*) or
 paragraph (a) of Clause 14.3 (*Mandatory Cost*) including (but not limited to) assigning its rights and/or transferring its obligations under the Finance Documents to another Affiliate or Facility
 Office.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Paragraph (a) above does not in any way limit the obligations of any Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.2** **Limitation of liability** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify the Lender for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Lender as a result of steps taken by it under Clause 15.1 (*Mitigation*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Lender is not obliged to take any steps under Clause 15.1 (*Mitigation*) if either:

<br> (i) a Default has occurred and is continuing; *or*

<br> (ii) in the opinion of the Lender (acting reasonably), to do so might be prejudicial to it.

**COSTS AND EXPENSES**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**16.1** **Transaction expenses** 

The Obligors shall, on demand, pay the Lender the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by it in connection with the negotiation, preparation, printing, execution and perfection of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) this Agreement and any other documents referred to in this Agreement or in a Security Document; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any other Finance Documents executed after the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**16.2** **Amendment costs** 

Subject to Clause 16.4 (*Reference rate transition costs*), if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a Transaction Obligor requests an amendment, waiver or consent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) an amendment is required either pursuant to Clause 30.6 (*Change of currency*); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a Transaction Obligor requests, and the Lender agrees to, the release of all or any part of the Security Assets from the Transaction Security,

the Obligors shall, on demand, reimburse the Lender for the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by the Lender in responding to, evaluating, negotiating or complying with that request or requirement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**16.3** **Enforcement and preservation costs** 

The Obligors shall, on demand, pay to the Lender the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the Lender in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any Finance Document or the Transaction Security and with any proceedings instituted by or against the Lender as a consequence of it entering into a Finance Document, taking or holding the Transaction Security, or enforcing those rights.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**16.4** **Reference rate transition costs** 

The Borrowers shall on demand reimburse the Lender for the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by the Lender in connection with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the negotiation or entry into of any Reference Rate Supplement or Compounding Methodology Supplement; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any amendment, waiver or consent relating to:

<br> (i) any Reference Rate Supplement or Compounding Methodology Supplement; or

<br> (ii) any change arising as a result of an amendment required under Clause 41.1 (*Changes to reference rates*).

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#### GUARANTEES AND JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY OF BORROWERS
**GUARANTEE AND INDEMNITY – PARENT GUARANTOR**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.1** **Guarantee and indemnity** 

The Parent Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) guarantees to the Lender punctual performance by each Transaction Obligor (other than the Parent Guarantor) of all such other Transaction Obligor's obligations under the Finance Documents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) undertakes with the Lender that whenever a Transaction Obligor (other than the Parent Guarantor) does not pay any amount when due under or in connection with any Finance Document, the Parent Guarantor shall
 immediately on demand pay that amount as if it were the principal obligor; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) agrees with the Lender that if any obligation guaranteed by it is or becomes unenforceable, invalid or illegal, it will, as an independent and primary obligation, indemnify the Lender immediately on demand against
 any cost, loss or liability it incurs as a result of a Transaction Obligor (other than the Parent Guarantor) not paying any amount which would, but for such unenforceability, invalidity or illegality, have been payable by it under any
 Finance Document on the date when it would have been due. The amount payable by the Parent Guarantor under this indemnity will not exceed the amount it would have had to pay under this Clause 17 (*Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor*) if the amount claimed had been recoverable on the basis of a guarantee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.2** **Continuing guarantee** 

This guarantee is a continuing guarantee and will extend to the ultimate balance of sums payable by any Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents, regardless of any intermediate payment or discharge in whole or in part.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.3** **Reinstatement** 

If any discharge, release or arrangement (whether in respect of the obligations of any Transaction Obligor or any security for those obligations or otherwise) is made by the Lender in whole or in part on the basis of any payment, security or other disposition which is avoided or must be restored in insolvency, liquidation, administration or otherwise, without limitation, then the liability of the Parent Guarantor under this Clause 17 (*Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor*) will continue or be reinstated as if the discharge, release or arrangement had not occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.4** **Waiver of defences** 

The obligations of the Parent Guarantor under this Clause 17 (*Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor*) and in respect of any Transaction Security will not be affected or discharged by an act, omission, matter or thing which, but for this Clause 17.4 (*Waiver of defences*), would reduce, release or prejudice any of its obligations under this Clause 17 (*Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor*) or in respect of any Transaction Security (without limitation and whether or not known to it or the Lender) including:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any time, waiver or consent granted to, or composition with, any Transaction Obligor or other person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the release of any other Transaction Obligor or any other person under the terms of any composition or arrangement with any creditor of any member of the Group;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the taking, variation, compromise, exchange, renewal or release of, or refusal or neglect to perfect or delay in perfecting, or refusal or neglect to take up or enforce, or delay in taking or enforcing any rights
 against, or security over assets of, any Transaction Obligor or other person or any non-presentation or non-observance of any formality or other requirement in respect of any instrument or any failure to realise the full value of any
 security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any incapacity or lack of power, authority or legal personality of or dissolution or change in the members or status of a Transaction Obligor or any other person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) any amendment, novation, supplement, extension, restatement (however fundamental and whether or not more onerous) or replacement of any Finance Document or any other document or security including, without
 limitation, any change in the purpose of, any extension of or any increase in any facility or the addition of any new facility under any Finance Document or other document or security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) any unenforceability, illegality or invalidity of any obligation of any person under any Finance Document or any other document or security; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any insolvency or similar proceedings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.5** **Immediate recourse** 

The Parent Guarantor waives any right it may have of first requiring the Lender (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) to proceed against or enforce any other rights or security or claim payment from any person (including without limitation to commence any proceedings under any Finance Document or to enforce any Transaction Security) before claiming or commencing proceedings under this Clause 17 (*Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor*). This waiver applies irrespective of any law or any provision of a Finance Document to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.6** **Appropriations** 

Until all amounts which may be or become payable by the Transaction Obligors under or in connection with the Finance Documents have been irrevocably paid in full, the Lender (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) may:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) refrain from applying or enforcing any other moneys, security or rights held or received by the Lender (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) in respect of those amounts, or apply and enforce the same in such
 manner and order as it sees fit (whether against those amounts or otherwise) and the Parent Guarantor shall not be entitled to the benefit of the same; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) hold in an interest-bearing suspense account any moneys received from the Parent Guarantor or on account of the Parent Guarantor's liability under this Clause 17 (*Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor*).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.7** **Deferral of Parent Guarantor's rights** 

All rights which the Parent Guarantor at any time has (whether in respect of this guarantee, a mortgage or any other transaction) against any Borrower, any other Transaction Obligor or their respective assets shall be fully subordinated to the rights of the Lender under the Finance Documents and until the end of the Security Period and unless the Lender otherwise directs, the Parent Guarantor will not exercise any rights which it may have (whether in respect of any Finance Document to which it is a Party or any other transaction) by reason of performance by it of its obligations under the Finance Documents or by reason of any amount being payable, or liability arising, under this Clause 17 (*Guarantee and Indemnity – Parent Guarantor*):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to be indemnified by a Transaction Obligor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to claim any contribution from any third party providing security for, or any other guarantor of, any Transaction Obligor's obligations under the Finance Documents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) to take the benefit (in whole or in part and whether by way of subrogation or otherwise) of any rights of the Lender under the Finance Documents or of any other guarantee or security taken pursuant to, or in
 connection with, the Finance Documents by the Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) to bring legal or other proceedings for an order requiring any Transaction Obligor to make any payment, or perform any obligation, in respect of which the Parent Guarantor has given a guarantee, undertaking or
 indemnity under Clause 17.1 (*Guarantee and indemnity*);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) to exercise any right of set-off against any Transaction Obligor; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) to claim or prove as a creditor of any Transaction Obligor in competition with the Lender.

If the Parent Guarantor receives any benefit, payment or distribution in relation to such rights it shall hold that benefit, payment or distribution to the extent necessary to enable all amounts which may be or become payable to the Lender by the Transaction Obligors under or in connection with the Finance Documents to be repaid in full on trust for the Lender and shall promptly pay or transfer the same to the Lender or as the Lender may direct for application in accordance with Clause 30 (*Payment Mechanics*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.8** **Additional security** 

This guarantee and any other Security given by the Parent Guarantor is in addition to and is not in any way prejudiced by, and shall not prejudice, any other guarantee or Security or any other right of recourse now or subsequently held by the Lender or any right of set-off or netting or right to combine accounts in connection with the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.9** **Applicability of provisions of Guarantee to other Security** 

Clauses 17.2 (*Continuing guarantee*), 17.3 (*Reinstatement*), 17.4 (*Waiver of defences*), 17.5 (*Immediate recourse*), 17.6 (*Appropriations*), 17.7 (*Deferral of Parent Guarantor's rights*) and 17.8 (*Additional security*) shall apply, with any necessary modifications, to any Security which the Parent Guarantor creates (whether at the time at which it signs this Agreement or at any later time) to secure the Secured Liabilities or any part of them.

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#### JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY OF THE BORROWERS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.1** **Joint and several liability** 

All liabilities and obligations of the Borrowers under this Agreement shall, whether expressed to be so or not, be joint and several.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.2** **Waiver of defences** 

The liabilities and obligations of a Borrower shall not be impaired by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) this Agreement being or later becoming void, unenforceable or illegal as regards any other Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Lender entering into any rescheduling, refinancing or other arrangement of any kind with any other Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any time, waiver or consent granted to, or composition with any other Borrower or other person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the release of any other Borrower or any other person under the terms of any composition or arrangement with any creditor of any member of the Group;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the taking, variation, compromise, exchange, renewal or release of, or refusal or neglect to perfect, take up or enforce, any rights against, or security over assets of, any other Borrower or other person or any
 non-presentation or non-observance of any formality or other requirement in respect of any instrument or any failure to realise the full value of any security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any incapacity or lack of power, authority or legal personality of or dissolution or change in the members or status of any other Borrower or any other person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) any amendment, novation, supplement, extension, restatement (however fundamental, and whether or not more onerous) or replacement of a Finance Document or any other document or security including, without
 limitation, any change in the purpose of, any extension of or any increase in any facility or the addition of any new facility under any Finance Document or other document or security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any unenforceability, illegality or invalidity of any obligation or any person under any Finance Document or any other document or security; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) any insolvency or similar proceedings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.3** **Principal Debtor** 

Each Borrower declares that it is and will, throughout the Security Period, remain a principal debtor for all amounts owing under this Agreement and the Finance Documents and no Borrower shall, in any circumstances, be construed to be a surety for the obligations of any other Borrower under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.4** **Borrower restrictions** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, during the Security Period no Borrower shall:

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(i) claim any amount which may be due to it from any other Borrower whether in respect of a payment made under, or matter arising out of, this Agreement or any Finance Document, or any matter unconnected with this Agreement or any Finance Document;

(ii) take or enforce any form of security from any other Borrower for such an amount, or in any way seek to have recourse in respect of such an amount against any asset of any other Borrower;

(iii) set off such an amount against any sum due from it to any other Borrower;

(iv) prove or claim for such an amount in any liquidation, administration, arrangement or similar procedure involving any other Borrower; or

<br> (v) exercise or assert any combination of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If during the Security Period, the Lender, by notice to a Borrower, requires it to take any action referred to in paragraph (a) above in relation to any other Borrower, that Borrower shall take that action as soon
 as practicable after receiving the Lender's notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.5** **Deferral of Borrowers' rights** 

Until all amounts which may be or become payable by the Borrowers under or in connection with the Finance Documents have been irrevocably paid in full and unless the Lender otherwise directs, no Borrower will exercise any rights which it may have by reason of performance by it of its obligations under the Finance Documents:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to be indemnified by any other Borrower; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to claim any contribution from any other Borrower in relation to any payment made by it under the Finance Documents.

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#### SECTION 8

#### REPRESENTATIONS, UNDERTAKINGS AND EVENTS OF DEFAULT
**REPRESENTATIONS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.1** **General** 

Each Obligor makes the representations and warranties set out in this Clause 19 (*Representations*) to the Lender on the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.2** **Status** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It is a corporation, duly incorporated and validly existing in good standing under the law of its Original Jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) It and each Transaction Obligor has the power to own its assets and carry on its business as it is being conducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.3** **Share capital and ownership** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower is authorized to issue 500 registered shares of no par value common stock, all of which shares have been issued in registered form and are fully paid and
 non-assessable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The legal title to and beneficial interest in the shares in each Borrower is held by the Parent Guarantor free of any Security (other than Permitted Security) or any other claim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The legal title to and beneficial interest in the shares in each of the Approved Managers, which are members of the Group, is held by the Parent Guarantor free of any
 Security (other than Permitted Security) or any other claim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) None of the shares in any Borrower is subject to any option to purchase, pre-emption rights or similar rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Parent Guarantor is authorised to issue 525,000,000 registered shares consisting of (i) 500,000,000 registered shares of common stock with a par value of US$0.0001 each (out of which 21,114,098 registered
 shares of common stock have been issued and are fully paid) and (ii) 25,000,000 registered shares of preferred stock with a par value of US$0.0001 each, out of which 20,000 registered shares of preferred stock have been issued and are fully
 paid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.4** **Binding obligations** 

The obligations expressed to be assumed by it in each Transaction Document to which it is a party are legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.5** **Validity, effectiveness and ranking of Security** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Finance Document to which it is a party does now or, as the case may be, will upon execution and delivery create, subject to the Perfection Requirements, the Security it purports to create over any assets to
 which such Security, by its terms, relates, and such Security will, when created or intended to be created, be valid and effective.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No third party has or will have any Security (except for Permitted Security) over any assets that are the subject of any Transaction Security granted by it.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Subject to the Perfection Requirements, the Transaction Security granted by it to the Lender has or will when created or intended to be created have first ranking priority or such other priority it is expressed to
 have in the Finance Documents and is not subject to any prior ranking or *pari passu* ranking Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) No concurrence, consent or authorisation of any person is required for the creation of or otherwise in connection with any Transaction Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.6** **Non-conflict with other obligations** 

The entry into and performance by it of, and the transactions contemplated by, each Transaction Document to which it is a party do not and will not conflict with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any law or regulation applicable to it;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) its constitutional documents; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any agreement or instrument binding upon it or any Transaction Obligor or any of its assets or any member of the Transaction Obligor's assets or constitute a default or termination event (however described) under
 any such agreement or instrument.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.7** **Power and authority** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It has the power to enter into, perform and deliver, and has taken all necessary action to authorise:

<br> (i) its entry into, performance and delivery of, each Transaction Document to which it is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated by those Transaction Documents; and

<br> (ii) in the case of each Borrower, its registration of its Ship under its Approved Flag.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No limit on its powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowing, granting of security or giving of guarantees or indemnities contemplated by the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.8** **Validity and admissibility in evidence** 

All Authorisations required or desirable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to enable it lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights and comply with its obligations in the Transaction Documents to which it is a party; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to make the Transaction Documents to which it is a party admissible in evidence in its Relevant Jurisdictions,

have been obtained or effected and are in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.9** **Governing law and enforcement** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The choice of governing law of each Transaction Document to which it is a party will be recognised and enforced in its Relevant Jurisdictions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any judgment obtained in relation to a Transaction Document to which it is a party in the jurisdiction of the governing law of that Transaction Document will be recognised and enforced in its Relevant
 Jurisdictions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.10** **Insolvency** 

No:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) corporate action, legal proceeding or other procedure or step described in paragraph (a) of Clause 27.8 (*Insolvency proceedings*); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) creditors' process described in Clause 27.9 (*Creditors' process*),

has been taken or, to its knowledge, threatened in relation to a member of the Group; and none of the circumstances described in Clause 27.7 (*Insolvency*) applies to a Transaction Obligor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.11** **No filing or stamp taxes** 

Under the laws of its Relevant Jurisdictions it is not necessary that the Finance Documents to which it is a party be registered, filed, recorded, notarised or enrolled with any court or other authority in that jurisdiction or that any stamp, registration, notarial or similar Taxes or fees be paid on or in relation to the Finance Documents to which it is a party or the transactions contemplated by those Finance Documents except registration of any Mortgages at the relevant ship registry and any filing, recording or enrolling or any tax or fee payable which is referred to in any legal opinion delivered pursuant to Clause 4 (*Conditions of Utilisation*) and which will be made or paid by the Obligors promptly after the date of the relevant Finance Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.12** **Deduction of Tax** 

It is not required to make any Tax Deduction from any payment it may make under any Finance Document to which it is a party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.13** **No default** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Event of Default and, on the date of this Agreement and on the Utilisation Date, no Default is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from the making of any Utilisation or the entry into, the
 performance of, or any transaction contemplated by, any Transaction Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No other event or circumstance is outstanding which constitutes a default or a termination event (however described) under any other agreement or instrument which is binding on it or to which its assets are
 subject which might reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.14** **No misleading information** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any factual information provided by any member of the Group for the purposes of this Agreement was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided or as at the date (if any) at which it
 is stated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The financial projections contained in any such information have been prepared on the basis of recent historical information and on the basis of reasonable assumptions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Nothing has occurred or been omitted from any such information and no information has been given or withheld that results in any such information being untrue or misleading in any material respect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.15** **Financial Statements** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Its Original Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied unless expressly disclosed to the Lender in writing to the contrary before the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Its Original Financial Statements give a true and fair view of its financial condition as at the end of the relevant financial year and its results of operations during the relevant financial year (consolidated in
 the case of the Parent Guarantor) unless expressly disclosed to the Lender in writing to the contrary before the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) There has been no material adverse change in its assets, business or financial condition (or the assets, business or consolidated financial condition of the Group, in the case of the Parent Guarantor) since 25 November 2025 (being the date of acceptance of the Lender's offer letter).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Its most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*):

<br> (i) have been prepared in accordance with Clause 20.4 (*Requirements as to financial statements*); and

<br> (ii) give a true and fair view of (if audited) or fairly represent (if unaudited) its financial condition as at the end of the relevant financial year and operations during the relevant financial year (consolidated in the case of the Parent Guarantor).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Since the date of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*) there has been no material adverse change in its business,
 assets or financial condition (or the business or consolidated financial condition of the Group, in the case of the Parent Guarantor).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.16** **Pari passu ranking** 

Its payment obligations under the Finance Documents to which it is a party rank at least *pari passu* with the claims of all its other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors, except for obligations mandatorily preferred by law applying to companies generally.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.17** **No proceedings** 

No litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings or investigations of or before any court, arbitral body, Sanctions Authority or agency which are likely to be adversely determined and, if adversely determined, is or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect has or have (to the best of the Obligors' knowledge and belief (having made due and careful enquiry)) been started or threatened against any member of the Group and no judgment or order of any such court, arbitral body, Sanctions Authority or other agency has been made against any member of Group.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.18** **Validity and completeness of the Deed of Release** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Deed of Release constitutes legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the Existing Lender.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The copy of the Deed of Release delivered to the Lender on the relevant Utilisation Date is a true and complete copy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) No amendments or additions to the Deed of Release have been agreed nor have any rights under the Deed of Release been waived.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.19** **Valuations** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All information supplied by it or on its behalf to an Approved Valuer for the purposes of a valuation delivered to the Lender in accordance with this Agreement was true and accurate as at the date it was supplied
 or (if appropriate) as at the date (if any) at which it is stated to be given.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) It has not omitted to supply any information to an Approved Valuer which, if disclosed, would adversely affect any valuation prepared by such Approved Valuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) There has been no change to the factual information provided pursuant to paragraph (a) above in relation to any valuation between the date such information was provided and the date of that valuation which, in
 either case, renders that information untrue or misleading in any material respect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.20** **No breach of laws** 

It has not (and no other member of the Group has) breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.21** **No Charter** 

Except as disclosed by a Borrower to the Lender in writing on or before the date of this Agreement, no Ship is subject to any Charter other than a Permitted Charter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.22** **Compliance with Environmental Laws** 

All Environmental Laws relating to the ownership, operation and management of each Ship and the business of each member of the Group (as now conducted and as reasonably anticipated to be conducted in the future) and the terms of all Environmental Approvals have been complied with.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.23** **No Environmental Claim** 

No Environmental Claim has been made or threatened against a Transaction Obligor or any Ship which might reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.24** **No Environmental Incident** 

No Environmental Incident has occurred and no person has claimed that an Environmental Incident has occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.25** **ISM and ISPS Code compliance** 

All requirements of the ISM Code and the ISPS Code as they relate to each Borrower, each Approved Manager and each Ship have been complied with.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.26** **Taxes paid** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It is not and no other member of the Group is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and it is not (and no other member of the Group is) overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No claims or investigations are being, or are reasonably likely to be, made or conducted against it (or any other member of the Group) with respect to Taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.27** **Financial Indebtedness** 

No Transaction Obligor has any Financial Indebtedness outstanding other than Permitted Financial Indebtedness.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.28** **Overseas companies** 

No Obligor has delivered particulars, whether in its name stated in the Finance Documents or any other name, of any UK Establishment to the Registrar of Companies as required under the Overseas Regulations or, if it has so registered, it has provided to the Lender sufficient details to enable an accurate search against it to be undertaken by the Lender at the Companies Registry.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.29** **Good title to assets** 

It has good, valid and marketable title to, or valid leases or licences of, and all appropriate Authorisations to use, the assets necessary to carry on its business as presently conducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.30** **Ownership** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower is the sole legal and beneficial owner of its Ship, its Earnings and its Insurances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) With effect on and from the date of its creation or intended creation, each Transaction Obligor will be the sole legal and beneficial owner of any asset that is the subject of any Transaction Security created or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The constitutional documents of each Transaction Obligor do not and could not restrict or inhibit any transfer of the shares of the Borrowers on creation or enforcement of the security conferred by the Security
 Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.31** **Centre of main interests and establishments** 

For the purposes of The Council of the European Union Regulation No. 2015/848 on Insolvency Proceedings (recast)(the "Regulation"), its centre of main interest (as that term is used in Article 3(1) of the Regulation) is situated at the address for communication stated in Schedule 1 (*The Parties*), Part A (*The Obligors*) and it has no "establishment" (as that term is used in Article 2(10) of the Regulation) in any other jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.32** **Place of business** 

No Transaction Obligor has a place of business in any country other than the Hellenic Republic and its head office functions are carried out in each case at the address for communication stated in Schedule 1 (*The Parties*) Part A (*The Obligors*).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.33** **No employee or pension arrangements** 

No Obligor has any employees or any liabilities under any pension scheme.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.34** **Sanctions** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Obligor, nor any member of the Group, nor to the best of its knowledge any of its Relevant Persons:

<br> (i) is, or has been, a Restricted Person, unless otherwise disclosed in writing to the Lender;

<br> (ii) has been or is engaged in any transaction, activity or conduct that could reasonably be expected to result in it being designated as a Restricted Person, unless otherwise disclosed in writing to the Lender;

<br> (iii) owns or controls a Restricted Person; and/or

<br> (iv) is or has been in breach of Sanctions, unless otherwise disclosed in writing to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Obligor has instituted and maintains policies, procedures and controls in accordance with the recommendations of Sanctions Authorities designed to promote, achieve and ensure compliance by each member of the
 Group and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.35** **Anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering** 

No Transaction Obligor nor any of its subsidiaries, directors or officers, beneficial owners or, to the best knowledge of such Transaction Obligor, any affiliate, agent or employee of it, has engaged in any activity or conduct which would violate any Anti-Money Laundering Laws or any Anti-Corruption Laws and each Transaction Obligor has instituted and maintains policies and procedures designed to prevent violation of Anti-Money Laundering Laws or any Anti-Corruption Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.36** **US Tax Obligor** 

No Obligor is a US Tax Obligor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.37** **No immunity** 

No Obligor, nor any of their assets are entitled to immunity on the grounds of sovereignty or otherwise from any legal action or proceeding (which shall include, without limitation, suit attachment prior to judgement, execution or other enforcement).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.38** **Group Structure Chart** 

The Group Structure Chart delivered to the Lender pursuant to paragraph 1.8 of Part A of Schedule 2 (*Conditions precedent*) is true, complete and accurate in all material respects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.39** **No other business** 

No Borrower shall engage in any business other than the ownership and operation of its Ship.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.40** **Repetition** 

The Repeating Representations are deemed to be made by each Obligor by reference to the facts and circumstances then existing on the date of each Utilisation Request and the first day of each Interest Period.

**INFORMATION UNDERTAKINGS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.1** **General** 

The undertakings in this Clause 20 (*Information Undertakings*) remain in force throughout the Security Period unless the Lender otherwise permits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.2** **Financial statements** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers shall supply to the Lender:

<br> (i) as soon as they become available, but in any event within 150 days after the end of each of their respective financial years their respective unaudited financial statements for that financial year; and

<br> (ii) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within 90 days after the end of each quarter of each of their respective financial years their respective unaudited financial statements for that financial quarter year;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Parent Guarantor shall supply to the Lender:

<br> (i) as soon as they become available, but in any event within 150 days after the end of each of its respective financial years its respective consolidated audited financial statements for that financial year (including balance sheet and profit and loss statement); and

<br> (ii) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within 90 days after the end of each quarter of each of its respective financial years its respective consolidated unaudited financial statements for that financial quarter year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.3** **Compliance Certificate** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Parent Guarantor shall supply to the Lender, with each set of its consolidated financial statements (audited and unaudited) delivered pursuant to Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*), a Compliance Certificate (including valuations showing the Market Value of the Ships and any other supporting schedules and evidence) setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 21 (*Financial Covenants*) and Clause 25 (*Security Cover*) as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by the Chief Financial Officer of the Parent Guarantor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.4** **Requirements as to financial statements** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each set of financial statements delivered by a Borrower pursuant to Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*) shall be certified by an officer of the relevant company as giving a
 true and fair view (if audited) or fairly representing (if unaudited) its financial condition and operations as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrowers shall procure that each set of financial statements delivered pursuant to Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*) is prepared using GAAP.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Borrowers shall procure that each set of financial statements of an Obligor delivered pursuant to Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*) is prepared using GAAP, accounting
 practices and financial reference periods consistent with those applied in the preparation of the Original Financial Statements for that Obligor unless, in relation to any set of financial statements, it notifies the Lender that there has
 been a change in GAAP, the accounting practices or reference periods and its auditors (or, if appropriate, the auditors of the Obligor) deliver to the Lender:

<br> (i) a description of any change necessary for those financial statements to reflect the GAAP, accounting practices and reference periods upon which that Obligor's Original Financial Statements were prepared; and

(ii) sufficient information, in form and substance as may be reasonably required by the Lender, to enable the Lender to determine whether Clause 21 (*Financial Covenants*) has been complied with and make an accurate comparison between the financial position indicated in those financial statements and that Obligor's Original Financial Statements.

Any reference in this Agreement to those financial statements shall be construed as a reference to those financial statements as adjusted to reflect the basis upon which the Original Financial Statements were prepared.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.5** **DAC6** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In this Clause 20.5 (*DAC6*), "**DAC6**" means the Council Directive of 25 May 2018 (2018/822/EU) amending Directive 2011/16/EU or any
 replacement legislation applicable in the United Kingdom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Parent Guarantor shall supply to the Lender:

(i) promptly upon the making of such analysis or the obtaining of such advice, any analysis made or advice obtained on whether any transaction contemplated by the Transaction Documents or any transaction carried out (or to be carried out) in connection with any transaction contemplated by the Transaction Documents contains a hallmark as set out in Annex IV of DAC6; and

(ii) promptly upon the making of such reporting and to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulation, any reporting made to any governmental or taxation authority by or on behalf of any member of the Group or by any adviser to such member of the Group in relation to DAC6 or any law or regulation which implements DAC6 and any unique identification number issued by any governmental or taxation authority to which any such report has been made (if available).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.6** **Information: miscellaneous** 

Each Obligor shall and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor shall supply to the Lender:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) all documents dispatched by it to its shareholders (or any class of them) or its creditors generally at the same time as they are dispatched;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) promptly upon becoming aware of them, the details, filing and/or commencement of any inquiry, claim, action, suit, proceedings or investigation by or before any arbitrator or governmental authority against it or
 affecting any Transaction Obligor or any Affiliate thereof or any Relevant Person, including pursuant to any Sanctions involving and/or affecting it, as well as information on what steps are being taken with regards to answer or oppose to
 such inquiry, claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) promptly upon becoming aware of them, the details of any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings or investigations (including proceedings or investigations relating to any alleged or actual breach of
 the ISM Code or of the ISPS Code) which are current, threatened or pending against any member of the Group, and which might, if adversely determined, have a Material Adverse Effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) promptly upon becoming aware of them, the details of any judgment or order of a court, arbitral body or agency which is made against any member of the Group and which might have a Material Adverse Effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) promptly upon becoming aware of it, notification in writing that it or any Relevant Person has violated Sanctions or has become a Restricted Person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) upon the Lender's request, documentation requested for the purposes of the Lender's Sanctions compliance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) promptly, its constitutional documents where these have been amended or varied;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) promptly, such further information and/or documents regarding:

<br> (i) each Ship, goods transported on each Ship, its Earnings and its Insurances;

<br> (ii) the Security Assets;

<br> (iii) compliance of the Transaction Obligors with the terms of the Finance Documents;

<br> (iv) the financial condition, business and operations of a Transaction Obligor;

<br> (v) any press releases that are material for the client relationship;

<br> (vi) (if available and when so requested by the Lender), consolidated projections of the Group and cash flow forecasts, as soon as they become available,

as the Lender may reasonably request;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) promptly, upon the request of the Lender and at the cost of the Borrowers, on or before 31<sup>st</sup> July of each calendar year, supply or
 procure the supply to the Lender of all information necessary in order for the Lender to comply with its obligations under the Poseidon Principles in respect of the preceding calendar year, including, without limitation, all ship fuel oil
 consumption data required to be collected and reported in accordance with Regulation 22A of Annex VI and any Statement of Compliance, in each case relating to the Ships for the preceding calendar year, and consents to the Lender obtaining
 such information from third parties, provided always that, for the avoidance of doubt, such information shall be "Confidential Information" for the purpose of Clause 42 (*Confidential Information*) but
 the Borrowers acknowledge that, in accordance with the Poseidon Principles, such information will form part of the information published regarding the relevant Lender's portfolio climate alignment including, but not limited to, all
 information necessary in order for the Lender; to assess the then current status of the Ships regarding EEXI and CII Rating;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) upon request of the Lender, all of the relevant data and information relating to the environmental, social and governance (i.e. sustainability) aspects of each Borrowers' business model necessary to build the
 Lender's environmental, social and governance rating of the Borrowers (including, without limitation, the ESG Report);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) promptly, such further information and/or documents as the Lender may reasonably request so as to enable the Lender to comply with any laws applicable to it or as may be required by any regulatory authority
 including all information necessary in order for the Lender to carry out all relevant sanctions screenings and be satisfied it has complied with all Sanctions regulations including the Lender's internal Sanction Compliance Procedure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) promptly upon such information becoming available to it, any information regarding any voyage of a Ship to or from a Sanctioned Country, together with any license or other permission obtained by a Sanctions
 Authority and such details and/or documents as the Lender may further reasonably require in connection thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) promptly following a request by the Lender, a statement from the Borrowers, the Parent Guarantor and/or any security provider confirming that the documents, data or information previously provided to the Lender as
 part of the conditions precedent relating to customer due diligence measures including the Lender's AML/CTF procedure as well as compliance with sanctions regulations including the Lender's Sanction Compliance Procedure is up-to-date or (as
 the case may be), such updated documents, data or information as requested by the Lender; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) promptly, such further information and/or documents as the Lender may reasonably request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.7** **Notification of Default** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor shall notify the Lender of any Default (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it) promptly upon becoming aware of its occurrence (unless that Obligor is aware that a notification has already
 been provided by another Obligor).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Promptly upon a request by the Lender, each Borrower shall supply to the Lender a certificate signed by an officer on its behalf certifying that no Default is continuing (or if a Default is continuing, specifying
 the Default and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.8** "**Know your customer** "**checks** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If:

<br> (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement;

<br> (ii) any change in the status of a Transaction Obligor (or of a Holding Company of a Transaction Obligor) (including, without limitation, a change of ownership of a Transaction Obligor or of a Holding Company of a Transaction Obligor) after the date of this Agreement; or

<br> (iii) a proposed assignment or transfer by the Lender of any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement,

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obliges the Lender (or, in the case of paragraph (a) above, any prospective assignee) to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, each Obligor shall promptly upon the request of the Lender supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Lender (for itself or, in the case of the event described in paragraph (iii) above, on behalf of any prospective assignee) in order for the Lender or, in the case of the event described in paragraph (iii) above, any prospective assignee to carry out and be satisfied it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under the Danish Consolidating Act no. 316 dated 11 March 2022 on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (as amended and supplemented) and under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Obligor shall promptly upon the request of the Lender supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and information as the Lender reasonably deems necessary or advisable to comply with customer due
 diligence as required by the Danish Consolidating Act no. 1022 of 13<sup>th</sup> August 2013 on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (as
 amended and supplemented) including, without limitation:

(i) a copy of the Group Structure Chart covering the Borrowers and any other Transaction Obligor (the "**Customers**") evidencing the complete ownership and control structure of the Customers including the ownership stake belonging to beneficial owners (unbroken chain of entities from the Customers to beneficial owner(s)) meaning the natural person(s) who ultimately owns or controls through direct or indirect ownership of more than 20 per cent. of the shares or voting rights in the Customers or through control via other means and/or the natural person(s) on whose behalf a transaction or activity is being conducted (except for beneficial owners in companies listed on a regulated market that is subject to disclosure requirements consistent with EU law or equivalent international standards, provided that if only part of such companies' shares are listed, the beneficial owners, if any, of such remaining unlisted shares shall be subject to the disclosure requirements) or, if no such person(s) are identified or if there is any doubt that the person(s) identified are the beneficial owner(s), in addition to the so identified beneficial owner(s), the natural person(s) who hold the position of senior management officials in the Borrowers;

(ii) copies of proof of identity and country of residence of the Customers and any beneficial owner(s) (except for beneficial owners in listed companies as described in sub-paragraph (i) above) or, if no such person(s) are identified or if there is any doubt that the person(s) identified are the beneficial owner(s), in addition to the so identified beneficial owner(s), the natural person(s) who hold the position of senior management officials in the Borrowers, shall be verified in the following manner:

(A) in relation to natural persons (e.g. beneficial owner(s) or senior management officials), proof of identity shall include name, date of birth and civil registration number, if applicable, verified on the basis of copies of passport or driver's license, other government issued documents, lawyer's statements or a legal opinion;

(B) in relation to legal persons (e.g. Customers and/or any listed parent company), proof of identity shall include registered name, country of incorporation, business/company registration number, tax identification number (TIN), if available, legal entity identifier (LEI), if available, or similar government issued identification number, transcript from companies house or companies registry, Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association, or other government issued documents. Alternatively, lawyer's statements, legal opinion or confirmation from the registered office of the Customer or listed parent company confirming name or business identification number;

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<br> (iii) Proof of identity of the signatory shall be verified on the basis of passport, identity card issued by a governmental authority or driver's license in relation to the signing of authority of any person executing a document on behalf of the Customers;

(iv) copies of any powers of attorney, documentation evidencing general authority or legal opinion in relation to the signing authority of any attorney-in-fact executing a document on behalf of the Customers. The proof of identity of any attorney-in-fact shall be verified on the basis of passport, identity card issued by a governmental authority or driver's license. Alternatively, if the attorney-in-fact is an attorney-at-law qualified in a EU/EEA member state, a print-out of the webpage of the relevant law firm with whom the attorney-at-law is employed evidencing such employment; and

<br> (v) a statement from the Customers confirming that the documents, data or information previously provided to the Lender under paragraphs (i), (ii)(i), (iii) and (iv) above is up-to-date, or, alternatively, any relevant updated documents, data or information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Borrowers shall supply or procure to supply, upon the request of the Lender, all information necessary in order for the Lender to carry out all relevant sanctions screenings and be satisfied it has complied
 with all Sanctions regulations including the Lender's internal sanctions compliance procedure and such other documentation and information as the Lender deems necessary and/or advisable in order to comply with any law and/or regulation
 regarding money laundering and/or the financing of terrorist activities (including, without limitation, such documentation and information as the Lender deems necessary and/or advisable in order to comply with customer due diligence
 measures for purposes of AML/CTF checks as required by the Danish Consolidating Act no. 316 dated 11 March 2022 on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (as amended and supplemented) and with the Lender's internal
 AML/CTF policies.

**FINANCIAL COVENANTS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**21.1** **Parent Guarantor's financial covenants:** 

The Parent Guarantor shall ensure that at all times:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) it shall maintain Cash in an amount not less than the product of (i) the number of Fleet Vessels and (ii) $500,000; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Leverage Ratio shall not exceed, 70 per cent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The financial covenants contained in this Clause 21 (*Financial Covenants*) shall be tested quarterly on each Security Cover Testing Date, on the basis of the account statements provided under paragraph (b) of Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*) and shall be confirmed in the relevant Compliance Certificate referred to in Clause 20.3 (*Compliance Certificate*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**21.2** **Borrowers' financial covenants** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower shall, for the period commencing on the Utilisation Date in respect of the relevant Tranche being utilised to finance the Ship owned by that Borrower and ending on the date on which that
 Tranche has been repaid in full, maintain in its Retention Account a minimum liquidity amount of not less than (i) in the case of Borrower A and Borrower B, $650,000, (ii) in the case of Borrower C, $700,000 and (iii) in the case of
 Borrower D, $800,000 (the "**Minimum Liquidity Amount**") free of any Security, other than Security created in
 favour of the Lender.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) On any Security Cover Testing Date on which the Loan to Value Ratio of the Facility is less than 50 per cent. an amount of $150,000 may, at the Borrowers' request be released from the Retention Account of Borrower
 A and Borrower B. In the event that at any Security Cover Testing Date following such release the Loan to Value Ratio is equal to or above 50 per cent. Borrower A and Borrower B shall ensure that the Minimum Liquidity Amount of $650,000 is
 restored in the relevant Retention Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) For the purposes of this Clause 21.2 (*Borrowers' financial covenants*), **"Loan to Value Ratio"** means the ratio of the aggregate
 amount of all Tranches expressed as a percentage of the aggregate Market Value of all Ships financed through this Facility.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The financial covenants contained in this Clause 21 (*Financial Covenants*) shall be tested quarterly on each Security Cover Testing Date, on the basis of the account
 statements provided under paragraph (b) of Clause 20.2 *(Financial statements*) and shall be confirmed in the relevant Compliance Certificate referred to in Clause 20.3 (*Compliance Certificate*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**21.3** **Most favoured nation** 

The Parent Guarantor undertakes to procure that the Lender shall receive equal treatment with creditors under any other financing which the Parent Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries have entered or will enter into in relation to any financial or other covenant which the Parent Guarantor provides. Accordingly, should the Parent Guarantor provide to any other creditor additional or more favourable financial or other covenants than those which the Lender has been provided under this or any other Finance Document, the Parent Guarantor shall promptly notify the Lender in writing and give to the Lender a reasonably detailed description of those financial or other covenants and shall, within 15 Business Days from notifying the Lender, enter into such documentation supplemental to the Finance Documents as the Lender may require in order to achieve parity with the lender or (as applicable) lenders under such other financing.

**GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.1** **General** 

The undertakings in this Clause 22 (*General Undertakings*) remain in force throughout the Security Period except as the Lender may otherwise permit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.2** **Authorisations** 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, promptly:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) supply certified copies to the Lender of,

any Authorisation required under any law or regulation of a Relevant Jurisdiction or the state of the Approved Flag at any time of each Ship to enable it to:

<br> (i) perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;

<br> (ii) ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in any Relevant Jurisdiction or in the state of the Approved Flag at any time of each Ship of any Transaction Document to which it is a party; and

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<br> (iii) own and operate each Ship (in the case of the Borrowers); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) without prejudice to the generality of the above, ensure that if, but for the obtaining of an Authorisation, an Obligor would be in breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement which relate to Sanctions or,
 by reason of Sanctions, would be prohibited from performing any provision of this Agreement, such an Authorisation is obtained so as to avoid such breach or to enable such performance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.3** **Compliance with laws** 

Each Obligor shall, and each Obligor shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor which is a member of the Group will, comply in all respects with all laws and regulations to which it may be subject and shall ensure that no Transaction Obligor which is a member of the Group shall engage or conspire to engage in any activity or conduct which would violate any applicable anti-bribery, anti-corruption or anti-money laundering laws, regulations or rules in any applicable jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.4** **Environmental compliance** 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor and each member of the Group will,:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) comply with all Environmental Laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law,

where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.5** **Environmental Claims** 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Lender in writing of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any Environmental Claim against any member of the Group which is current, pending or threatened; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Group,

where the claim, if determined against that member of the Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.6** **Taxation** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, pay and discharge all Taxes imposed upon it or its assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only
 to the extent that:

<br> (i) such payment is being contested in good faith;

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<br> (ii) adequate reserves are maintained for those Taxes and the costs required to contest them and both have been disclosed in its latest financial statements delivered to the Lender under Clause 20.2 (*Financial statements*); and

<br> (iii) such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay those Taxes does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Obligor shall change its residence for Tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.7** **Overseas companies** 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, promptly inform the Lender if it delivers to the Registrar particulars required under the Overseas Regulations of any UK Establishment and it shall comply with any directions given to it by the Lender regarding the recording of any Transaction Security on the register which it is required to maintain under The Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) Regulations 2009.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.8** **No change to centre of main interests** 

No Obligor shall change the location of its centre of main interest (as that term is used in Article 3(1) of the Regulation) from that stated in relation to it in Clause 19.31 (*Centre of main interests and establishments*) and it will create no "**establishment**" (as that term is used in Article 2(10) of the Regulation) in any other jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.9** **Pari passu ranking** 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, ensure that at all times any unsecured and unsubordinated claims of the Lender against it under the Finance Documents rank at least *pari passu* with the claims of all its other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors except those creditors whose claims are mandatorily preferred by laws of general application to companies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.10** **Title** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower shall hold the legal title to, and own the entire beneficial interest in its Ship, its Earnings and its Insurances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) With effect on and from its creation or intended creation, each Obligor shall hold the legal title to, and own the entire beneficial interest in any other assets the subject of any Transaction Security created or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.11** **Negative pledge** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Borrower shall, and the Borrowers shall procure that no other Transaction Obligor (other than the Approved Managers and the Parent Guarantor) will:

<br> (i) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its assets on terms whereby they are or may be leased to or re-acquired by an Obligor;

<br> (ii) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its receivables on recourse terms;

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<br> (iii) enter into any arrangement under which money or the benefit of a bank or other account may be applied, set-off or made subject to a combination of accounts; or

<br> (iv) enter into any other preferential arrangement having a similar effect,

in circumstances where the arrangement or transaction is entered into primarily as a method of raising Financial Indebtedness or of financing the acquisition of an asset.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Paragraphs (a) and (b) above do not apply to any Permitted Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.12** **Disposals** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Borrower shall enter into a single transaction or a series of transactions (whether related or not) and whether voluntary or involuntary to sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any asset (including,
 without limitation any Ship, its Earnings or its Insurances).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Parent Guarantor shall not enter into a single transaction or a series of transactions (whether related or not) and whether voluntary or involuntary to sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose all

 or substantially all of its assets .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Paragraph (a) above does not apply to any Charter as all Charters are subject to Clause 24.16 (*Restrictions on chartering, appointment of managers etc.*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.13** **Merger** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Borrower will enter into any amalgamation, demerger, merger, consolidation or corporate reconstruction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Parent Guarantor will not enter into any amalgamation, demerger, merger, consolidation or corporate reconstruction, unless after such amalgamation, demerger, merger, consolidation or corporate reconstruction
 (i) the Parent Guarantor remains the surviving entity and (ii) the financial covenants set out in Clause 21 (*Financial Covenants*) are complied with.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.14** **Change of business** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Parent Guarantor shall procure that no substantial change is made to the general nature of the business of the Parent Guarantor or the Group from that carried on at the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Borrower shall engage in any business other than the ownership and operation of its Ship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.15** **Financial Indebtedness** 

No Borrower shall incur or permit to be outstanding any Financial Indebtedness except Permitted Financial Indebtedness.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.16** **Expenditure and transfer of turnover** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Borrower shall incur any expenditure, except for expenditure reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of owning, operating, insuring, maintaining and repairing its Ship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Obligor will permit a leakage to the effect that any assets, turnover and/or income of that Obligor will be transferred to any Affiliate or any third party.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.17** **Share capital** 

No Borrower shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) purchase, cancel or redeem any of its issued shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) increase or reduce the number of shares it is authorised to issue;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) issue any further shares except to the Parent Guarantor and provided such new shares are made subject to the terms of the Shares Security applicable to that Borrower immediately upon the issue of such new shares
 in a manner satisfactory to the Lender and the terms of that Shares Security are complied with; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) appoint any further director or officer of that Borrower (unless the provisions of the Shares Security applicable to that Borrower are complied with).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.18** **Dividends** 

An Obligor may:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) declare, make or pay any dividend, charge, fee or other distribution (or interest on any unpaid dividend, charge, fee or other distribution) (whether in cash or in kind) on or in respect of its share capital (or
 any class of its share capital);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) repay or distribute any dividend or share premium reserve;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) pay any management, advisory or other fee to or to the order of any of its shareholders; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) redeem, repurchase, defease, retire or repay any of its share capital or resolve to do so,

**provided that**:

<br> (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; and

<br> (ii) none of the above would result in the occurrence of an Event of Default; and

<br> (iii) the Security Cover Ratio required under Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*) is complied with; and

<br> (iv) the Obligors are in compliance with the provisions in clause 21 (*Financial covenants*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.19** **Other transactions** 

No Borrower shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) be the creditor in respect of any loan or any form of credit to any person other than another Obligor and where such loan or form of credit is Permitted Financial Indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) give or allow to be outstanding any guarantee or indemnity to or for the benefit of any person in respect of any obligation of any other person or enter into any document under which that Borrower assumes any
 liability of any other person other than any guarantee or indemnity given under the Finance Documents;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) enter into any material agreement (including, without limitation, any joint ventures or investments) other than:

<br> (i) the Transaction Documents;

<br> (ii) any other agreement expressly allowed under any other term of this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of any doubt, agreements in the ordinary course of their business); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) enter into any transaction on terms which are, in any respect, less favourable to that Obligor than those which it could obtain in a bargain made at arms' length;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) acquire any shares or other securities other than US or UK Treasury bills and certificates of deposit issued by major North American or European banks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) amend or terminate any material agreement to which it is a party; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) amend its constitutional documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.20** **Unlawfulness, invalidity and ranking; Security imperilled** 

No Obligor shall, and the Obligors shall procure that no other Transaction Obligor will, do (or fail to do) or cause or permit another person to do (or omit to do) anything which is likely to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) make it unlawful for a Transaction Obligor to perform any of its obligations under the Transaction Documents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) cause any obligation of a Transaction Obligor under the Transaction Documents to cease to be legal, valid, binding or enforceable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) cause any Transaction Document to cease to be in full force and effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) cause any Transaction Security to rank after, or lose its priority to, any other Security; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) imperil or jeopardise the Transaction Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.21** **Sanctions** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Transaction Obligor shall (and the Parent Guarantor shall procure that each Relevant Person will) comply in all respects with Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Transaction Obligor shall (and the Parent Guarantor shall procure that no Relevant Person will) take any action, make any omission or use and/or request the use of (directly or indirectly) any proceeds of the
 Loan, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available the proceeds of the Loan to any Restricted Person, other person or entity (whether or not related to any member of the Group) in a manner that is contrary to Sanctions and/or causes (or
 will cause or would reasonably be expected to cause) a breach of Sanctions by any Relevant Person or the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) No Transaction Obligor shall (and the Parent Guarantor shall procure that no Relevant Person will) directly or indirectly fund all or part of any payment or repayment of the Loan out of proceeds derived from
 transactions which would be prohibited by Sanctions or would otherwise cause any other person or entity to be in breach of Sanctions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) No Transaction Obligor shall (and the Parent Guarantor shall procure that no Relevant Person will) take any action, make any omission and/or engage in any activities, business or transaction that result(s), or is
 likely to result, in it or the Lender becoming a Restricted Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Transaction Obligors shall institute and maintain policies, procedures and controls in accordance with the recommendations of Sanctions Authorities designed to promote, achieve and ensure compliance by each
 member of the Group and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.22** **Financial years** 

No Obligor shall change the duration of any of its financial years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.23** **No change of domicile** 

No Obligor shall change its Original Jurisdiction or its place of domicile.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.24** **NASDAQ listing** 

The Parent Guarantor shall maintain its listing on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange or any other stock exchange acceptable to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.25** **Anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering** 

Each Obligor shall and each of their respective Subsidiaries, directors or officers, beneficial owners, affiliates, agents or employees shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) conduct its business and operations at all times in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Anti-Corruption Laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in the case of the Borrower, not directly or indirectly use the proceeds of the Loan for any purpose that would breach Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Anti-Corruption Laws; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Anti-Corruption Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.26** **Further assurance** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, promptly, and in any event within the time period specified by the Lender do all such acts (including procuring or arranging any
 registration, notarisation or authentication or the giving of any notice) or execute or procure execution of all such documents (including assignments, transfers, mortgages, charges, notices, instructions, acknowledgments, proxies and
 powers of attorney), as the Lender may specify (and in such form as the Lender may require in favour of the Lender or its nominee(s)):

(i) to create, perfect, vest in favour of the Lender or protect the priority of the Security or any right of any kind created or intended to be created under or evidenced by the Finance Documents (which may include the execution of a mortgage, charge, assignment or other Security over all or any of the assets which are, or are intended to be, the subject of the Transaction Security) or for the exercise of any rights, powers and remedies of the Lender or any Receiver or Delegate provided by or pursuant to the Finance Documents or by law;

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<br> (ii) to confer on the Lender Security over any property and assets of that Transaction Obligor located in any jurisdiction equivalent or similar to the Security intended to be conferred by or pursuant to the Finance Documents;

(iii) to facilitate or expedite the realisation and/or sale of, the transfer of title to or the grant of, any interest in or right relating to the assets which are, or are intended to be, the subject of the Transaction Security or to exercise any power specified in any Finance Document in respect of which the Security has become enforceable; and/or

<br> (iv) to enable or assist the Lender to enter into any transaction to commence, defend or conduct any proceedings and/or to take any other action relating to any item of the Security Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, take all such action as is available to it (including making all filings and registrations) as may be necessary for the purpose of
 the creation, perfection, protection or maintenance of any Security conferred or intended to be conferred on the Lender by or pursuant to the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) At the same time as an Obligor delivers to the Lender any document executed by itself or another Transaction Obligor pursuant to this Clause 22.25 (*Further assurance*), that
 Obligor shall deliver, or shall procure that such other Transaction Obligor will deliver, to the Lender a certificate signed by an officer of that Obligor's or Transaction Obligor which shall:

<br> (i) set out the text of a resolution of that Obligor's or Transaction Obligor's directors specifically authorising the execution of the document specified by the Lender; and

(ii) state that either the resolution was duly passed at a meeting of the directors validly convened and held, throughout which a quorum of directors entitled to vote on the resolution was present, or that the resolution has been signed by all the directors of that Obligor or Transaction Obligor and is valid under that Obligor's or Transaction Obligor's articles of association or other constitutional documents.

**INSURANCE UNDERTAKINGS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.1** **General** 

The undertakings in this Clause 23 (*Insurance Undertakings*) remain in force from the date of this Agreement and, in respect of Ship D, from the Delivery Date, and throughout the rest of the Security Period except as the Lender may otherwise permit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.2** **Maintenance of obligatory insurances** 

Each Borrower shall at all times keep the Ship owned by it insured at its expense against:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) fire and usual marine risks (including hull and machinery, hull interest and excess risks);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) war risks (including London blocking and trapping or similar arrangements and acts of terrorism and piracy);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) protection and indemnity risks; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any other risks against which the Lender considers, having regard to practices and other circumstances prevailing at the relevant time, it would be reasonable for that Borrower to insure and which are specified by
 the Lender by the notice to that Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.3** **Terms of obligatory insurances** 

Each Borrower shall effect such insurances:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in dollars;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in the case of hull and machinery risks (but excluding hull interest and excess risks) in an amount on an agreed value basis equal to 80 per cent. of the Market Value of that Ship;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) in the case of hull and machinery risks plus freight interest and hull interest and any other marine risks such as excess risks, in an amount on an agreed value basis at least equal to the greater of:

<br> (i) the Market Value of that Ship; and

(ii) an amount which equals 120 per cent. of the Tranche relating to that Ship then outstanding (and, only in respect of each Ship A, Ship B and/or Ship C, an additional amount equal to 1/3rd of Tranche E, provided none of Tranche A, B or C has been repaid in which case the additional amount relating to Tranche E shall be equally added to each remaining Tranche);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) in the case of war risks (extended to cover piracy and terrorism if those risks are excluded from the fire and usual marine risks cover) to cover hull war and war protection and indemnity risks and crew liability, hull war and war
 P&I cover), in an amount on an agreed value basis of at least equal to the greater of:

<br> (i) the Market Value of that Ship; and

(ii) an amount which equals 120 per cent. of the Tranche relating to that Ship then outstanding (and, only in respect of each Ship A, Ship B and/or Ship C, an additional amount equal to 1/3rd of Tranche E, provided none of Tranche A, B or C has been repaid in which case the additional amount relating to Tranche E shall be equally added to each remaining Tranche);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) in the case of all conventional protection & indemnity risks, on mutual terms and for the full tonnage of each Ship, including oil pollution liability risks, for an aggregate amount equal to the highest level of cover from time to
 time available under mutual International Group Protection and Indemnity (IG P&I) club entry and in the international marine insurance market (in respect of oil pollution liability risks for the time being $1,000,000,000);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) on approved terms (based on Nordic Marine Insurance Plan, 2013, versions 2019 or 2023, Institute Time Clauses Terms or other recognised marine insurance terms); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) through Approved Brokers and with approved insurance companies and/or underwriters with minimum A- (S&P) rating or A3 (Moody's) rating or A- (AM Best) rating, in the case of war risks and protection and
 indemnity risks, in approved war risks and protection and indemnity risks associations/clubs.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.4** **Further protections for the Lender** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In addition to the terms set out in Clause 23.3 (*Terms of obligatory insurances*), each Borrower shall procure that the obligatory insurances effected by it shall:

(i) subject always to paragraph (iii), name that Borrower as the sole named insured unless the capacity of every other named insured or co-insured is included on the policies (e.g. as owner, manager, crew manager, holding company etc.) and the interest of such other named insured or co-insured is limited:

<br> (A) in respect of any obligatory insurances for hull and machinery and war risks;

<br> (1) to any provable out-of-pocket expenses that it has incurred and which form part of any recoverable claim on insurers/underwriters; and

<br> (2) to any third party liability claims where cover for such claims is provided by the policy (and then only in respect of discharge of any claims made against it); and

<br> (ii) in respect of any obligatory insurances for protection and indemnity risks, to any recoveries it is entitled to make by way of reimbursement following its discharge of any third party liability claims made specifically against it;

and every other named insured has undertaken in writing to the Lender (in such form as it requires) that any deductible shall be apportioned between that Borrower and every other named insured in proportion to the gross claims made or paid by each of them and that it shall do all things necessary and provide all documents, evidence and information to enable the Lender to collect or recover any moneys which at any time become payable in respect of the obligatory insurances;

(iii) whenever the Lender requires, name (or be amended to name) the Lender as additional named insured for its rights and interests, warranted no operational interest and with full waiver of rights of subrogation against the Lender, but without the Lender being liable to pay (but having the right to pay) premiums, calls or other assessments in respect of such insurance;

<br> (iv) name the Lender as loss payee with such directions for payment as the Lender may specify;

<br> (v) provide that all payments by or on behalf of the insurers under the obligatory insurances to the Lender shall be made without set off, counterclaim or deductions or condition whatsoever and include a Lender agreed waiver of lien for any fleet premiums;

<br> (vi) provide that the obligatory insurances shall be primary without right of contribution from other insurances which may be carried by the Lender; and

<br> (vii) provide that the Lender may make proof of loss if that Borrower fails to do so.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the case the relevant obligatory insurances form part of a fleet cover, the Borrowers shall procure that, the brokers, underwriters, insurers, protection and indemnity and/or war risks associations/clubs (but
 excluding International Group P&I club insurers) shall undertake to the Lender that they shall neither set off against any claim payable by the insurers in respect of any Ship any premiums or calls due in respect of other Ships/vessels
 forming part of such fleet cover or in respect of other insurances forming part of such fleet cover nor cancel any of the relevant obligatory insurances by reason of non-payment of premiums or calls due in respect of other Ships/vessels
 forming part of such fleet cover or in respect of other insurances forming part of such fleet cover.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.5** **Renewal of obligatory insurances** 

Each Borrower shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) at least 21 days before the expiry of any obligatory insurance effected by it:

<br> (i) notify the Lender of the Approved Brokers and proposed underwriters/insurers and any protection and indemnity or war risks association/club through or with which it proposes to renew that obligatory insurance and of the proposed terms of renewal; and

<br> (ii) obtain the Lender's approval to the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (i) above;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) at least seven (7) days before the expiry of any obligatory insurance, renew that obligatory insurance in accordance with the Lender's approval pursuant to paragraph (a) above; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) procure that the Approved Brokers and the approved underwriters/insurers including war risks and protection and indemnity associations/clubs with which each such a renewal is effected shall promptly after the
 renewal notify the Lender in writing of the terms and conditions of the renewal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.6** **Copies of policies; letters of undertaking** 

Each Borrower shall ensure that the Approved Brokers or any direct underwriters/insurers provide the Lender with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) *pro forma* copies of all policies or certificates, as applicable, relating to the obligatory insurances which they are to effect or renew; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) copies of all cover notes in a form acceptable to the Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a letter or letters of undertaking in a form required by the Lender and including undertakings by the Approved Brokers and any direct underwriters/insurers that:

<br> (i) they will have endorsed on each policy/contract of insurance, immediately upon issue, a loss payable clause and a notice of assignment complying with the provisions of Clause 23.4 (*Further protections for the Lender*);

<br> (ii) they will hold such policies/contracts of insurance, and the benefit of such insurances, to the order of the Lender in accordance with such loss payable clause;

<br> (iii) they will advise the Lender immediately of any material change to the terms of the obligatory insurances;

(iv) they will, if they have not received notice of renewal instructions from the relevant Borrower or its agents, notify the Lender not less than seven (7) days before the expiry of the obligatory insurances;

(v) if they receive instructions to renew the obligatory insurances, they will promptly notify the Lender of the terms of the instructions;

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(vi) they will not set off against any sum recoverable in respect of a claim relating to each Ship owned by that Borrower under such obligatory insurances any premiums, calls or other amounts due to them or any other person whether in respect of that Ship or otherwise, they waive any lien on the policies/contracts of insurance, or any sums received or due under them, which they might have in respect of such premiums, calls or other amounts and they will not cancel such obligatory insurances by reason of non-payment of such premiums, calls or other amounts; and

(vii) they will arrange for a separate policy to be issued in respect of each Ship owned by that Borrower forthwith upon being so requested by the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.7** **Copies of certificates of entry** 

Each Borrower shall directly provide the Lender or ensure that any protection and indemnity and/or war risks associations/clubs in which each Ship owned by it is entered provide the Lender with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a copy of the certificate of entry for that Ship;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) copies of all cover notes/certificates of entry in form acceptable to the Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a letter or letters of undertaking in such form as may be required by the Lender; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) a copy of each certificate of financial responsibility for pollution by oil or other Environmentally Sensitive Material issued by the relevant certifying authority in relation to that Ship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.8** **Deposit of original policies** 

Each Borrower shall ensure that all policies/cover notes/certificates relating to obligatory insurances effected by it are deposited with the Approved Brokers through which the insurances are effected or renewed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.9** **Payment of premiums** 

Each Borrower shall punctually pay all premiums, calls or other sums payable in respect of the obligatory insurances effected by it and produce all relevant receipts when so required by the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.10** **Guarantees** 

Each Borrower shall ensure that any guarantees required by a protection and indemnity or war risks association/club are promptly issued and remain in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.11** **Compliance with terms of insurances** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Borrower shall do or omit to do (nor permit to be done or not to be done) any act or thing which would or might render any obligatory insurance invalid, void, voidable or unenforceable or render any sum payable
 under an obligatory insurance repayable in whole or in part.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Without limiting paragraph (a) above, each Borrower shall:

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(i) take all necessary action and comply with all requirements which may from time to time be applicable to the obligatory insurances, and (without limiting the obligation contained in sub-paragraph (iii) of paragraph (b) of Clause 23.6 (*Copies of policies; letters of undertaking*)) ensure that the obligatory insurances are not made subject to any exclusions or qualifications to which the Lender has not given its prior approval;

(ii) not make any changes relating to the flag, classification or classification society or manager or operator of the Ship owned by it approved by the underwriters/insurers of the obligatory insurances;

(iii) make (and promptly supply copies to the Lender of) all quarterly or other voyage declarations which may be required by the protection and indemnity risks association in which the Ship owned by it is entered to maintain cover for trading to the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone (as defined in the United States Oil Pollution Act 1990 or any other applicable legislation); and

(iv) not employ the Ship owned by it, nor allow it to be employed, otherwise than in conformity with this Agreement and the terms and conditions of the obligatory insurances, without first obtaining the consent of the underwriters/insurers and complying with any requirements (as to extra premium or otherwise) which the underwriters/insurers specify.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.12** **Alteration to terms of insurances** 

No Borrower shall make or agree to any alteration to the terms or coverage of any obligatory insurance or waive any right relating to any obligatory insurance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.13** **Settlement of claims** 

Each Borrower shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) not settle, compromise or abandon any claim under any obligatory insurance for Total Loss or for a Major Casualty; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) do all things necessary and provide all documents, evidence and information to enable the Lender to collect or recover any moneys which at any time become payable in respect of the obligatory insurances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.14** **Provision of copies of communications** 

Each Borrower shall provide the Lender, at the time of each such communication, with copies of all written communications (other than communications of an entirely routine nature) between that Borrower and:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Approved Brokers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the approved protection and indemnity and/or war risks associations/clubs; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the approved insurance companies and/or underwriters/insurers,

which relate directly or indirectly to:

<br> (i) that Borrower's obligations relating to the obligatory insurances including, without limitation, all requisite declarations and payments of additional premiums or calls; and

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<br> (ii) any credit arrangements made between that Borrower and any of the persons referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above relating wholly or partly to the effecting or maintenance of the obligatory insurances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.15** **Provision of information** 

Each Borrower shall promptly provide the Lender (or any persons which it may designate) with any information which the Lender (or any such designated person) requests for the purpose of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) obtaining or preparing any report from an independent marine insurance broker or expert as to the adequacy of the obligatory insurances effected or proposed to be effected; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) effecting, maintaining or renewing any such insurances as are referred to in Clause 23.16 (*Mortgagee's interest and, additional perils insurances*) or dealing with or
 considering any matters relating to any such insurances,

and the Borrowers shall, forthwith upon demand, indemnify the Lender in respect of all fees and other expenses incurred by or for the account of the Lender in connection with any such report as is referred to in paragraph (a) above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.16** **Mortgagee's interest and additional perils insurances** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Lender shall be entitled from time to time to effect, maintain and renew a mortgagee's interest marine insurance and a mortgagee's interest additional perils insurance in an amount of not less than 110 per
 cent. of the Loan, on such terms, through such underwriters/insurers and generally in such manner as the Lender may from time to time consider appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrowers shall upon demand fully indemnify the Lender in respect of all premiums and other expenses which are incurred in connection with or with a view to effecting, maintaining or renewing any insurance
 referred to in paragraph (a) above or dealing with, or considering, any matter arising out of any such insurance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Lender shall be entitled to disclose all necessary information for the purpose of effecting the insurance cover under paragraph (b) above , including without limitation, the name of the Ships, the
 IMO number of the Ships and the outstanding amount of the Secured Liabilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.17** **Review of insurance requirements** 

The Lender shall be entitled to review the requirements of this Clause 23 (*Insurance Undertakings*) from time to time in order to take account of any changes in circumstances after the date of this Agreement which are, in the opinion of the Lender, significant and capable of affecting the relevant Borrower or its Ship and its or their insurances (including, without limitation, changes in the availability or the cost of insurance coverage or the risks to which that Borrower may be subject).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.18** **Modification of insurance requirements** 

The Lender shall notify the relevant Borrower of any proposed modification under Clause 23.17 (*Review of insurance requirements*) to the requirements of this Clause 23 (*Insurance Undertakings*) which the Lender considers appropriate in the circumstances, and such modification shall take effect within 10 Business Days' from the date it is notified in writing to the relevant Borrower as an amendment to this Clause 23 (*Insurance Undertakings*) and shall bind the Borrowers accordingly.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.19** **Insurance opinion** 

The Lender shall have the right to have the Insurances in relation to each Ship reviewed and inspected (i) once annually unless there is an Event of Default whereby the Lender shall have the right to have the Insurances reviewed as often as deemed required and (ii) at all other times concurrently with the renewal of any Insurances, by an insurance consultant appointed by the Lender, at the cost of the Borrowers.

**GENERAL SHIP UNDERTAKINGS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.1** **General** 

The undertakings in this Clause 24 (*General Ship Undertakings*) remain in force on and from the date of this Agreement and, in respect of Ship D, from the Delivery Date, and throughout the rest of the Security Period except as the Lender may otherwise permit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.2** **Ships' names and registration** 

Each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) keep that Ship registered in its name under the Approved Flag from time to time at its port of registration;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) not do or allow to be done anything as a result of which such registration might be suspended, cancelled or imperilled;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) not enter into any dual flagging arrangement in respect of that Ship; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) not change the name of that Ship,

**provided that** any agreed change of name or the Approved flag of a Ship shall be subject to:

<br> (ii) the execution of such other documentation amending and supplementing the Finance Documents as the Lender shall approve or require.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.3** **Repair and classification** 

Each Borrower shall keep the Ship owned by it in a good and safe condition and state of repair:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) consistent with first class ship ownership and management practice;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) classed with an Approved Classification Society;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) so as to maintain the Approved Classification free of material overdue recommendations and/or conditions affecting that Ship's class or adverse notations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) so as to ensure that its Market Value is not materially reduced.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.4** **Classification society undertaking** 

Each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, instruct the relevant Approved Classification Society (and procure that the Approved Classification Society undertakes with the Lender):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to send to the Lender, following receipt of a written request from the Lender, certified true copies of all original class records held by the Approved Classification Society in relation to that Ship;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to allow the Lender (or its agents), at any time and from time to time, to inspect the original class and related records of that Borrower and that Ship at the offices of the Approved Classification Society and to
 take copies of them;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) to notify the Lender immediately in writing if the Approved Classification Society:

<br> (i) receives notification from that Borrower or any person that that Ship's Approved Classification Society is to be changed; or

(ii) becomes aware of any facts or matters which may result in or have resulted in a change, suspension, discontinuance, withdrawal or expiry of that Ship's class under the rules or terms and conditions of that Borrower or that Ship's membership of the Approved Classification Society;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) following receipt of a written request from the Lender:

(i) to confirm that that Borrower is not in default of any of its contractual obligations or liabilities to the Approved Classification Society, including confirmation that it has paid in full all fees or other charges due and payable to the Approved Classification Society; or

(ii) to confirm that that Borrower is in default of any of its contractual obligations or liabilities to the Approved Classification Society, to specify to the Lender in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances of such default, the consequences of such default, and any remedy period agreed or allowed by the Approved Classification Society.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.5** **Modifications** 

No Borrower shall make any modification or repairs to, or replacement of, any Ship or equipment installed on it which would or might materially alter the structure, type or performance characteristics of that Ship or materially reduce its value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.6** **Removal and installation of parts** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, no Borrower shall remove any material part of any Ship, or any item of equipment installed on any Ship unless:

<br> (i) the part or item so removed is forthwith replaced by a suitable part or item which is in the same condition as or better condition than the part or item removed;

<br> (ii) the replacement part or item is free from any Security in favour of any person other than the Lender; and

<br> (iii) the replacement part or item becomes, on installation on that Ship, the property of that Borrower and subject to the security constituted by the Mortgage on that Ship.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A Borrower may install equipment owned by a third party if the equipment can be removed without any risk of damage to the Ship owned by that Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.7** **Surveys** 

Each Borrower shall submit the Ship owned by it regularly to all periodic or other surveys which may be required for classification purposes and, if so required by the Lender, provide the Lender, with copies of all survey reports.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.8** **Inspection** 

Each Borrower shall permit the Lender (acting through surveyors or other persons appointed by it for that purpose) to board the Ship owned by it upon the Lender's request to inspect, at all reasonable times upon reasonable notice and without interfering with the Vessel's schedule and **Provided that** no Event of Default has occurred, its condition and documents (including, without limitation, class records) or to satisfy themselves about proposed or executed repairs and shall afford all proper facilities for such inspection, at the Borrowers' expenses, **Provided that** if no Event of Default has occurred, the Borrowers shall pay the expenses for one inspection per calendar year in respect of each Ship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.9** **Prevention of and release from arrest** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, promptly discharge:

<br> (i) all liabilities which give or may give rise to maritime or possessory liens on or claims enforceable against that Ship, its Earnings or its Insurances;

(ii) all Taxes, dues and other amounts charged in respect of that Ship, its Earnings or its Insurances; and

<br> (iii) all other outgoings whatsoever in respect of that Ship, its Earnings or its Insurances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Borrower shall, immediately upon receiving notice of the arrest of the Ship owned by it or of its detention in exercise or purported exercise of any lien or claim, take all steps necessary to procure its
 release by providing bail or otherwise as the circumstances may require.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.10** **Compliance with laws etc.** 

Each Borrower shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) comply, or procure compliance with all laws or regulations:

<br> (i) relating to its business generally; and

(ii) relating to the Ship owned by it, its ownership, employment, operation, management and registration,

including, but not limited to:

<br> (A) the ISM Code;

<br> (B) the ISPS Code;

<br> (C) all Environmental Laws;

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<br> (D) all Sanctions; and

<br> (E) the laws of the Approved Flag; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect any Environmental Approvals; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) without limiting paragraph (a) above, not employ the Ship owned by it nor allow its employment, operation or management in any manner contrary to any law or regulation including but not limited to the ISM Code,
 the ISPS Code, all Environmental Laws and Sanctions (or which would be contrary to Sanctions if Sanctions were binding on each Transaction Obligor).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.11** **ISPS Code** 

Without limiting paragraph (a) of Clause 24.10 (*Compliance with laws etc.*), each Borrower shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) procure that the Ship owned by it and the company responsible for that Ship's compliance with the ISPS Code comply with the ISPS Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) maintain an ISSC for that Ship; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) notify the Lender immediately in writing of any actual or threatened withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of the ISSC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.12** **Sanctions** 

Each Obligor shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) not cause or permit a Ship to be used in or otherwise to go to, stop in or call at, a Sanctioned Country;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) not cause or permit a Ship to be used by or for the benefit of any party whose state of incorporation and/or principal place of business is in a Sanctioned Country and/or is a Restricted Person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) not cause or permit a Ship to be used directly or indirectly in any trade which could expose a Ship, the Lender, any manager of a Ship, the ship's crew or a Ship's insurers to enforcement proceedings or any other
 consequences whatsoever arising from Sanctions or otherwise in calling, trading or going to a Sanctioned Country; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) not cause or permit a Ship to be used in any manner which would trigger the operation of any sanctions limitation or exclusion clause (or similar) in any insurances (and/or re-insurances) or engage in any AIS
 manipulation that is inconsistent with SOLAS; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) procure that each Charter (including any sub-charter) shall contain, for the benefit of the relevant Obligor, either BIMCO standard sanction clauses or language which broadly gives effect to the provisions of
 paragraph (a) to (d) above and which permits refusal of employment or voyage orders if compliance would result in a breach of Sanctions or would expose any person to the risk of adverse measures pursuant to any Sanctions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Without prejudice to the rights of the Lender under any other provisions of this Agreement and the other Finance Documents, if a Borrower discovers that its Ship, without its knowledge, has been sold, chartered,
 transferred, leased or otherwise provided directly or indirectly to any Restricted Person in breach of applicable law, it shall terminate as soon as possible, and in any case within thirty (30) days, after the day it discovers that any of
 the events described in this Clause 24.12 (*Sanctions*) has occurred, the relationship with the Restricted Person. In this case the Borrowers will also inform the Lender immediately upon becoming so
 aware.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.13** **Illegal trading and Trading in war zones** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Borrower shall cause or permit any Ship to enter or trade to any zone which is declared a war zone by any government or by that Ship's war risks underwriters/insurers or which is otherwise excluded from the
 scope of coverage of the obligatory insurances unless:

<br> (i) the prior written consent of the Lender has been given; and

<br> (ii) that Borrower has (at its expense) effected any special, additional, modified or replacement insurance cover which the Lender may require.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Borrower shall cause or permit any Ship to enter or trade in any manner contrary to law or in any area which is not covered by the Ship's Insurances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.14** **Provision of information** 

Without prejudice to Clause 20.6 (*Information: miscellaneous*) each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, promptly provide the Lender with any information which it requests regarding:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) that Ship, its employment, position and engagements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Earnings and payments and amounts due to its master and crew;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any expenditure incurred, or likely to be incurred, in connection with the operation, maintenance or repair of that Ship and any payments made by it in respect of that Ship;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any towages and salvages; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) its compliance, the Approved Manager's compliance and the compliance of that Ship with the ISM Code and the ISPS Code,

and, upon the Lender's request, promptly provide copies of any current Assignable Charter (including any Permitted Charter) relating to that Ship, of any current guarantee of any such Charter (including any Permitted Charter), the Ship's Safety Management Certificate and any relevant Document of Compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.15** **Notification of certain events** 

Each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, immediately notify the Lender by fax or email, confirmed forthwith by letter, of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any casualty to that Ship which is or is likely to be or to become a Major Casualty;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any occurrence as a result of which that Ship has become or is, by the passing of time or otherwise, likely to become a Total Loss;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any requisition of that Ship for hire;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any requirement or recommendation made in relation to that Ship by any insurer or classification society or by any competent authority which is not immediately complied with;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) any arrest or detention of that Ship or any exercise or purported exercise of any lien on that Ship or the Earnings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) any intended dry docking of that Ship;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any Environmental Claim made against that Borrower or in connection with that Ship, or any Environmental Incident;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) any claim for breach of the ISM Code or the ISPS Code being made against that Borrower, an Approved Manager or otherwise in connection with that Ship;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any other matter, event or incident, actual or threatened, the effect of which will or could lead to the ISM Code or the ISPS Code not being complied with,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) any notice, or such Borrower becoming aware, of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any Transaction Obligor, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective directors, officers,
 employees or agents with respect to Sanctions; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) any circumstances which could give rise to a breach of any representation or undertaking in this Agreement, or any Event of Default, relating to Sanctions,

and each Borrower shall keep the Lender advised in writing on a regular basis and in such detail as the Lender shall require as to that Borrower's, any such Approved Manager's or any other person's response to any of those events or matters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.16** **Restrictions on chartering, appointment of managers etc.** 

No Borrower shall, in relation to the Ship owned by it:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) let that Ship on demise charter for any period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) enter into any time, voyage or consecutive voyage charter in respect of that Ship (other than a Permitted Charter) or "charter-in" any vessel;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) terminate a Management Agreement unless such Management Agreement is replaced by another Management Agreement with an Approved Manager prior to the date of such termination and such Approved Manager provides a
 Manager's Undertaking;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) appoint a manager of that Ship other than an Approved Manager and or agree to any material alteration to the terms of an Approved Manager's appointment (and for the avoidance of doubt, any amendment on the
 duration, the management fees, the termination provisions, the parties and the governing law of any Management Agreement is considered material);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) de activate or lay up that Ship; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) put that Ship into the possession of any person for the purpose of work being done upon it in an amount exceeding or likely to exceed $1,000,000 (or the equivalent in any other currency) unless that person has
 first given to the Lender and in terms satisfactory to it a written undertaking not to exercise any lien on that Ship or its Earnings for the cost of such work or for any other reason.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.17** **Notice of Mortgage** 

Each Borrower shall keep the relevant Mortgage registered against the Ship owned by it as a valid first priority or (as applicable) first preferred mortgage, carry on board that Ship a certified copy of the relevant Mortgage and place and maintain in a conspicuous place in the navigation room and the master's cabin of that Ship a framed printed notice stating that that Ship is mortgaged by that Borrower to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.18** **Sharing of Earnings** 

No Borrower shall enter into any agreement or arrangement for the sharing of any Earnings provided that if a Borrower enters into pool arrangements (with the Lender's prior consent), it will provide the Lender with a copy of the relevant pool agreement and on-hire certificate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.19** **Charterparty Assignment** 

If a Borrower enters into any Assignable Charter, that Borrower shall, promptly after the date on which it enters into such Assignable Charter:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) provide the Lender with a certified true copy of such Assignable Charter;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) execute in favour of the Lender a Charterparty Assignment in respect of that Assignable Charter (such Charterparty Assignment to be notified to the relevant charterer and any charter guarantor and that Borrower
 shall use its best endeavours to obtain an executed acknowledgment of the notice from the relevant charterer and charter guarantor in such form as the Lender may approve or require) and shall deliver to the Lender such other documents as it
 may reasonably require (including, without limitation, documents equivalent to those referred to at paragraph 1 of Part A of Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*) in respect of such Charterparty
 Assignment).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.20** **Inventory of Hazardous Materials** 

Each Borrower shall ensure that the Ship owned by it maintains a valid and up to date Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) which is certified in accordance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, 2013 and/or the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 as further described by IMO and/or that Ship's Approved Classification Society.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.21** **Sustainable and socially responsible dismantling of a Ship** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower shall institute and maintain policies and procedures to ensure that its Ship or, as the case may be, any other vessel previously financed by the Lender shall be dismantled, scrapped or, as the case
 may be, recycled as follows:

<br> (i) in the case of it being EU flagged and to the extent applicable to its Ship or, as the case may be, the relevant vessel, be recycled at an approved yard under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation; and

(ii) in the case of it being non-EU flagged and to the extent applicable to its Ship or, as the case may be, the relevant vessel, be recycled at a yard certified (by a classification society acceptable to the Lender and which is a member of IACS) to operate under The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 and/or the EU Ship Recycling Regulation,

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**Provided that** its Ship or, as the case may be, the relevant vessel is, at the time of such dismantling, scrapping or recycling, owned by any member of the Group or any intermediary to which the ownership has been transferred for the purposes of dismantling, scrapping or recycling.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Borrower shall institute and maintain safe, sustainable, socially and environmentally responsible policies and procedures with respect to dismantling of its Ship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.22** **Notification of compliance** 

Each Borrower shall promptly provide the Lender from time to time with evidence (in such form as the Lender requires) that it is complying with this Clause 24 (*General Ship Undertakings*).

**SECURITY COVER**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.1** **Minimum required security cover** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Clause 25.2 (*Provision of additional security; prepayment*) applies, if the Lender notifies the Borrowers that the Security Cover Ratio is below:

<br> (i) 133 per cent. of the Loan, at any time when the Corporate Leverage Ratio is equal to or less than 65 per cent.; or

<br> (ii) 143 per cent. of the Loan, at any time when the Corporate Leverage Ratio is higher than 65 per cent.

(the "**Relevant Percentage**").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For the purposes of determining which Relevant Percentage is applicable at any time during the Security Period, the Corporate Leverage Ratio shall be tested on a quarterly basis on each Security Cover Testing Date
 and shall determine the Relevant Percentage in relation to the Security Cover Ratio set out in paragraph (a) above for the relevant financial quarter falling after the next Security Cover Testing Date (i.e. if for instance the Corporate
 Leverage Ratio as of 30 June is equal to or less than 65%, the applicable Relevant Percentage for the period 1 October to 31 December will be 133%, same test basis 30 September to determine the Relevant Percentage for the period 1 January
 to 31 March and so on hereafter).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) For the purposes of this Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*) "**Corporate Leverage Ratio** "
 means, as at the date of calculation, the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of Net Debt to Market Value Adjusted Total Assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.2** **Provision of additional security; prepayment** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If the Lender serves a notice on the Borrowers under Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*), the Borrowers shall, on or before the date
 falling one Month after the date on which the Lender's notice is served (the "**Prepayment Date** "), prepay such part of the Loan as shall eliminate the shortfall. Any prepayment under this paragraph (a)
 of Clause 25.2 (*Provision of additional security; prepayment*) shall reduce the Tranches rateably and within each Tranche in inverse order of maturity the amount of each Repayment Instalment
 (including the Balloon Instalment) falling after that prepayment by the amount prepaid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A Borrower may, instead of making a prepayment as described in paragraph (a) above, provide, or ensure that a third party has provided, additional security which, in the opinion of the Lender:

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<br> (i) has a net realisable value at least equal to the shortfall; and

<br> (ii) is documented in such terms as the Lender may approve or require,

before the Prepayment Date; and conditional upon such security being provided in such manner, it shall satisfy such prepayment obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.3** **Value of additional vessel security** 

The net realisable value of any additional security which is provided under Clause 25.2 (*Provision of additional security; prepayment*) which constitutes a first preferred or first priority mortgage over a vessel shall be the Market Value of the vessel concerned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.4** **Valuations binding** 

Any valuation under this Clause 25 (*Security Cover*) shall be binding and conclusive as regards each Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.5** **Provision of information** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower shall promptly provide the Lender and any Approved Valuer acting under this Clause 25 (*Security Cover*) with any information which the Lender or the shipbroker
 may request for the purposes of the valuation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If a Borrower fails to provide the information referred to in paragraph (a) above by the date specified in the request, the valuation may be made on any basis and assumptions which the shipbroker or the Lender
 considers prudent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.6** **Prepayment mechanism** 

Any prepayment pursuant to Clause 25.2 (*Provision of additional security; prepayment*) shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of Clause 7 (*Prepayment and Cancellation*) and shall be treated as a voluntary prepayment pursuant to Clause 7.5 (*Voluntary prepayment of a Tranche*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.7** **Provision of valuations** 

The Borrower shall provide the Lender with a valuation (or, if required by the Lender, two valuations) of each Ship from an Approved Valuer and any other vessel over which additional Security has been created in accordance with Clause 25.2 (*Provision of additional security; prepayment*), to enable the Lender to determine the Fair Market Value of that Ship on (a) a Security Cover Testing Date and (b) any other date on which the Lender is of the reasonable opinion that the Security Cover Ratio set out in Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*) may have been breached (such valuation being an "**Interim Valuation**"), **PROVIDED** that unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or the Borrower is required to prepay the Loan pursuant to Clause 7 (*Prepayment and Cancellation*), the Lender shall bear the cost of any subsequent Interim Valuations during that calendar year.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.8** **Frequency of valuations** 

The Borrowers acknowledge and agree that the Lender may require or commission valuations of the Ships and test the minimum required security cover pursuant to Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*) at any time the Lender shall deem necessary – and thus, the frequency of such testing shall neither be limited to the delivery of a Compliance Certificate nor the delivery of valuation statements on each Security Cover Testing Date – to the effect that a breach of the minimum value security cover shall be remedied by the Borrowers at the time of ascertainment of such breach by the Lender on or before the date falling one Month after such breach and **Provided that** the Borrowers shall only pay for the costs and expenses of the valuations referred to in Clause 25.7 (*Provision of valuations).*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.9** **Release of additional security** 

If at any time the Lender holds additional Cash security provided under this Clause 25 (*Security Cover*) and the Borrowers are in compliance with the minimum required security cover under Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*) for an immediate preceding consecutive period of three Months (without taking into account the Cash security to be released), the Borrower may six months after the date on which such additional security has been provided and by 30 days prior written notice to the Lender and at the Borrowers' expense, require the release and discharge of the relevant part of the additional security, **Provided that** the Borrowers demonstrate to the Lender that, if the test under Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*) were to be applied immediately following the release of such additional security, the Borrowers would be in compliance with the minimum required security cover under Clause 25.1 (*Minimum required security cover*). The Lender shall then promptly direct release and discharge the relevant part of that additional security if no Event of Default is then continuing or will result from such release and discharge.

**ACCOUNTS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**26.1** **Accounts** 

No Borrower may, without the prior consent of the Lender, maintain any bank account other than its Earnings Account and its Retention Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**26.2** **Payment of Earnings** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower shall ensure that, subject only to the provisions of the General Assignment to which it is a party, all the Earnings in respect of the Ship owned by it are paid in its Earnings Account and no set off
 rights will be granted by any Borrower to the Account Bank.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All Earnings of a Ship arising out of its employment shall be available to the relevant Borrower until the Lender has served a notice to the Borrowers that an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Each Borrower shall ensure that on the Utilisation Date the Minimum Liquidity Amount is credited to its Retention Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**26.3** **Location of Accounts** 

Each Borrower shall promptly:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) comply with any requirement of the Lender as to the location or relocation of its Earnings Account and its Retention Account (or either of them); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) execute any documents which the Lender specifies to create or maintain in favour of the Lender Security over (and/or rights of set-off, consolidation or other rights in relation to) the Earnings Accounts and the
 Retention Accounts.

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#### EVENTS OF DEFAULT
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.1** **General** 

Each of the events or circumstances set out in this Clause 27 (*Events of Default*) is an Event of Default except for Clause 27.19 (*Acceleration*) and Clause 27.20 (*Enforcement of security*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.2** **Non-payment** 

A Transaction Obligor does not pay on the due date any amount payable pursuant to a Finance Document at the place and in the currency in which it is expressed to be payable unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) its failure to pay is caused by:

<br> (i) administrative or technical error; or

<br> (ii) a Disruption Event; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) payment is made within five Business Days of its due date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.3** **Specific obligations** 

A breach occurs of Clause 4.4 (*Waiver of conditions precedent*), Clause 19.34 (*Sanctions*), Clause 20 (*Information Undertakings*), Clause 21 (*Financial Covenants*), Clause 22.10 (*Title*), Clause 22.11 (*Negative pledge*), paragraph (g) of Clause 22.19 (*Other transactions*), Clause 22.20 (*Unlawfulness, invalidity and ranking; Security imperilled*), Clause 22.21 (*Sanctions*), Clause 23.2 (*Maintenance of obligatory insurances*), Clause 23.3 (*Terms of obligatory insurances*), Clause 23.5 (*Renewal of obligatory insurances*), Clause 24.2 (*Ship's name and registration*), paragraphs (a) to (c) of Clause 24.3 (*Repair and classification*), Clause 24.10 (*Compliance with laws etc.*) (insofar as that Clause relates to Sanctions), Clause 24.12 (*Sanctions*), paragraph (d) of Clause 24.16 (*Restrictions on chartering, appointment of managers, etc*.), save to the extent such breach is a failure to pay and therefore subject to Clause 27.2 (*Non-payment*), Clause 25 (*Security Cover*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.4** **Other obligations** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) A Transaction Obligor does not comply with any provision of the Finance Documents (other than those referred to in Clause 27.2 (*Non-payment*) and Clause 27.3 (*Specific obligations*)).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Event of Default under paragraph (a) above will occur if the failure to comply is capable of remedy and is remedied within five Business Days of the Lender giving notice to the Borrowers or (if earlier) any
 Transaction Obligor becoming aware of the failure to comply.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.5** **Misrepresentation** 

Any representation or statement made or deemed to be made by a Transaction Obligor in the Finance Documents or any other document delivered by or on behalf of any Transaction Obligor under or in connection with any Finance Document is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading when made or deemed to be made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.6** **Cross default** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any Financial Indebtedness of any Transaction Obligor is not paid when due nor within any originally applicable grace period.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any Financial Indebtedness of any Transaction Obligor is declared to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity as a result of an event of default (however described).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any commitment for any Financial Indebtedness of any Transaction Obligor is cancelled or suspended by a creditor of any member of the Group as a result of an event of default (however described).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any creditor of any Transaction Obligor becomes entitled to declare any Financial Indebtedness of any Transaction Obligor due and payable prior to its specified maturity as a result of an event of default (however
 described).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) No Event of Default will occur under this Clause 27.6 (*Cross default*) in respect of a person if, the aggregate amount of Financial Indebtedness with any creditors other
 than the Lender or commitment for Financial Indebtedness with any creditors other than the Lender falling within paragraphs (a) to (d) above, is less than (i) $500,000 in respect of the Borrowers and any member of the Group (other than the
 Parent Guarantor) and (ii) $5,000,000 in respect of the Parent Guarantor (or, in each case, its equivalent in any other currency).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.7** **Insolvency** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) A Transaction Obligor:

<br> (i) is unable or admits inability to pay its debts as they fall due;

<br> (ii) is deemed to, or is declared to, be unable to pay its debts under applicable law;

<br> (iii) suspends or threatens to suspend making payments on any of its debts; or

<br> (iv) by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, commences negotiations with one or more of its creditors (excluding the Lender in its capacity as such) with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The value of the assets of any Transaction Obligor is less than its liabilities (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) A moratorium is declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Transaction Obligor. If a moratorium occurs, the ending of the moratorium will not remedy any Event of Default caused by that moratorium.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.8** **Insolvency proceedings** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any corporate action, legal proceedings or other procedure or step is taken in relation to:

<br> (i) the suspension of payments, a moratorium of any indebtedness, winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation (by way of voluntary arrangement, scheme of arrangement or otherwise) of any Transaction Obligor;

<br> (ii) a composition, compromise, assignment or arrangement with any creditor of any Transaction Obligor;

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<br> (iii) the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, compulsory manager or other similar officer in respect of any Transaction Obligor or any of its assets; or

<br> (iv) enforcement of any Security over any assets of any Transaction Obligor,

or any analogous procedure or step is taken in any jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Paragraph (a) above shall not apply to any winding-up petition or other proceeding which is frivolous or vexatious and is discharged, stayed or dismissed within 14 days of commencement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.9** **Creditors' process** 

Any expropriation, attachment, sequestration, distress or execution (or any analogous process in any jurisdiction) affects any asset or assets of a Transaction Obligor (other than an arrest or detention of a Ship referred to in Clause 27.13 (*Arrest*)) and is not discharged within 30 days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.10** **Unlawfulness, invalidity and ranking** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It is or becomes unlawful for a Transaction Obligor to perform any of its obligations under the Finance Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any obligation of a Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents is not or ceases to be legal, valid, binding or enforceable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any Finance Document ceases to be in full force and effect or to be continuing or is or purports to be determined or any Transaction Security is alleged by a party to it (other than the Lender) to be ineffective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any Transaction Security proves to have ranked after, or loses its priority to, any other Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.11** **Security imperilled** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.12** **Cessation of business** 

Any Transaction Obligor suspends or ceases to carry on (or threatens to suspend or cease to carry on) all or a material part of its business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.13** **Arrest** 

Any arrest of a Ship or its detention in the exercise or the purported exercise of any lien or claim unless it is redelivered to the full control of the relevant Borrower within 30 days of such arrest or detention.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.14** **Expropriation** 

The authority or ability of any Transaction Obligor to conduct its business is limited or wholly or substantially curtailed by any seizure, expropriation, nationalisation, intervention, restriction or other action by or on behalf of any governmental, regulatory or other authority or other person in relation to any Transaction Obligor or any of its assets other than:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) an arrest or detention of a Ship referred to in Clause 27.13 (*Arrest*); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any Requisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.15** **Repudiation and rescission of agreements** 

A Transaction Obligor (or any other relevant party) rescinds or purports to rescind or repudiates or purports to repudiate a Transaction Document or any of the Transaction Security or evidences an intention to rescind or repudiate a Transaction Document or any Transaction Security or a Transaction Document or any of the Transaction Security otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect for any reason.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.16** **Litigation** 

Any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings or investigations of, or before, any court, arbitral body or agency are started or threatened, or any judgment or order of a court, arbitral body or agency is made, in relation to any of the Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated in any of the Transaction Documents or against any member of the Group or its assets which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect unless in such case (i) the relevant member of the Group has taken active measures to dispute such proceedings or disputes and such proceedings or disputes are dismissed or withdrawn within thirty (30) days of being made or presented or (ii) the combined value of such proceedings or disputes in respect of such member of the Group (other than a Borrower) does not exceed $1,000,000 (or its equivalent in any other currency) in aggregate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.17** **Material adverse change** 

Any event or circumstance occurs which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.18** **Audit qualification** 

The Parent Guarantor**'**s auditors qualify their report on any audited annual consolidated financial statements of the Parent Guarantor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.19** **Acceleration** 

On and at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default the Lender may by notice to the Borrowers:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) cancel the Commitment, whereupon it shall immediately be cancelled;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) declare that all or part of the Loan, together with accrued interest, and all other amounts accrued or outstanding under the Finance Documents be immediately due and payable, whereupon it shall become immediately
 due and payable; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) declare that all or part of the Loan be payable on demand, whereupon it shall immediately become payable on demand by the Lender,

and the Lender may serve notices under paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above simultaneously or on different dates and the Lender may take any action referred to in Clause 27.20 (*Enforcement of security*) if no such notice is served or simultaneously with or at any time after the service of any of such notice.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**27.20** **Enforcement of security** 

On and at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default which is continuing the Lender may take any action which, as a result of the Event of Default or any notice served under Clause 27.19 (*Acceleration*), the Lender is entitled to take under any Finance Document or any applicable law or regulation.

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#### SECTION 9

#### THE LENDER AND THE OBLIGORS
**CHANGES TO THE LENDER**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**28.1** **Assignment by the Lender** 

Subject to this Clause 28 (*Changes to the Lender*), the Lender (the "**Existing Lender**") may, by giving to the Borrowers ten days' prior notice, assign all (but not part) of its rights under the Finance Documents to another bank or financial institution or to a trust, fund or other entity which is regularly engaged in or established for the purpose of making, purchasing or investing in loans, securities or other financial assets (the "**New Lender**").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**28.2** **Conditions of assignment** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The consent of the Borrowers is required for an assignment by the Existing Lender, unless the assignment is:

<br> (i) to an Affiliate of the Existing Lender; or

<br> (ii) made at a time when an Event of Default is continuing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The consent of the Borrowers to an assignment must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Each Borrower will be deemed to have given its consent five Business Days after the Existing Lender has requested it
 unless consent is expressly refused by that Borrower within that time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The consent of a Borrower to an assignment must not be withheld solely because the assignment may result in an increase to any amount payable under Clause 14.3 (*Mandatory Cost*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If:

<br> (i) the Existing Lender assigns any of its rights or obligations under the Finance Documents or changes its Facility Office; and

(ii) as a result of circumstances existing at the date the assignment or change occurs, a Transaction Obligor would be obliged to make a payment to the New Lender or the Existing Lender acting through its new Facility Office under Clause 12 (*Tax Gross Up and Indemnities*) or under that Clause as incorporated by reference or in full in any other Finance Document or Clause 13 (*Increased Costs*),

then the New Lender or the Existing Lender acting through its new Facility Office is only entitled to receive payment under those Clauses to the same extent as the Existing Lender would have been if the assignment or change had not occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Each Obligor on behalf of itself and each Transaction Obligor agrees that all rights and interests (present, future or contingent) which the Existing Lender has under or by virtue of the Finance Documents are
 assigned to the New Lender absolutely, free of any defects in the Existing Lender's title and of any rights or equities which the Borrowers or any other Transaction Obligor had against the Existing Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) No costs or expenses in relation to such an assignment or transfer shall be borne by any Transaction Obligor.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**28.3** **Security over Lender's rights** 

In addition to the other rights provided to the Lender under this Clause 28 (*Changes to the Lender*), the Lender may without consulting with or obtaining consent from any Transaction Obligor, at any time charge, assign or otherwise create Security in or over (whether by way of collateral or otherwise) all or any of its rights under any Finance Document to secure obligations of the Lender including, without limitation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any charge, assignment or other Security to secure obligations to a federal reserve or central bank; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) if the Lender is a fund, any charge, assignment or other Security granted to any holders (or trustee or representatives of holders) of obligations owed, or securities issued, by the Lender as security for those
 obligations or securities,

except that no such charge, assignment or Security shall:

<br> (i) release the Lender from any of its obligations under the Finance Documents or substitute the beneficiary of the relevant charge, assignment or Security for the Lender as a party to any of the Finance Documents; or

<br> (ii) require any payments to be made by a Transaction Obligor other than or in excess of, or grant to any person any more extensive rights than, those required to be made or granted to the Lender under the Finance Documents.

**CHANGES TO THE TRANSACTION OBLIGORS**<br>

No Transaction Obligor may assign any of its rights or transfer any of its rights or obligations under the Finance Documents.

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#### SECTION 10

#### ADMINISTRATION
**PAYMENT MECHANICS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.1** **Payments to the Lender** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) On each date on which a Transaction Obligor is required to make a payment under a Finance Document, that Transaction Obligor shall make an amount equal to such payment available to the Lender (unless a contrary
 indication appears in a Finance Document) for value on the due date at the time and in such funds specified by the Lender as being customary at the time for settlement of transactions in the relevant currency in the place of payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Payment shall be made to such account in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency (or, in relation to euro, in a principal financial centre in such Participating Member State or London, as
 specified by the Lender) and with such bank as the Lender, in each case, specifies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.2** **Application of receipts; partial payments** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If the Lender receives a payment that is insufficient to discharge all the amounts then due and payable by a Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents, the Lender may apply that payment towards the
 obligations of that Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents in any manner it may decide.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Paragraph (a) above will override any appropriation made by a Transaction Obligor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.3** **No set-off by Transaction Obligors** 

All payments to be made by a Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents shall be calculated and be made without (and free and clear of any deduction for) set-off or counterclaim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.4** **Business Days** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any payment under the Finance Documents which is due to be made on a day that is not a Business Day shall be made on the next Business Day in the same calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day
 (if there is not).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) During any extension of the due date for payment of any principal or an Unpaid Sum under this Agreement interest is payable on the principal or Unpaid Sum at the rate payable on the original due date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.5** **Currency of account** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to paragraphs (b) and (c) below, dollars is the currency of account and payment for any sum due from a Transaction Obligor under any Finance Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each payment in respect of costs, expenses or Taxes shall be made in the currency in which the costs, expenses or Taxes are incurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any amount expressed to be payable in a currency other than dollars shall be paid in that other currency.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.6** **Change of currency** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, if more than one currency or currency unit are at the same time recognised by the central bank of any country as the lawful currency of that country, then:

(i) any reference in the Finance Documents to, and any obligations arising under the Finance Documents in, the currency of that country shall be translated into, or paid in, the currency or currency unit of that country designated by the Lender (after consultation with the Borrowers); and

<br> (ii) any translation from one currency or currency unit to another shall be at the official rate of exchange recognised by the central bank for the conversion of that currency or currency unit into the other, rounded up or down by the Lender (acting reasonably).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If a change in any currency of a country occurs, this Agreement will, to the extent the Lender (acting reasonably and after consultation with the Borrowers) specifies to be necessary, be amended to comply with any
 generally accepted conventions and market practice in the Relevant Market and otherwise to reflect the change in currency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.7** **Currency conversion** 

The obligations of any Transaction Obligor to pay in the due currency shall only be satisfied to the extent of the amount of the due currency purchased after deducting the costs of conversion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.8** **Disruption to Payment Systems etc.** 

If either the Lender determines (in its discretion) that a Disruption Event has occurred or the Lender is notified by a Borrower that a Disruption Event has occurred:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Lender may, and shall if requested to do so by a Borrower, consult with the Borrowers with a view to agreeing with the Borrowers such changes to the operation or administration of the Facility as the Lender
 may deem necessary in the circumstances;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Lender shall not be obliged to consult with the Borrowers in relation to any changes mentioned in paragraph (a) above if, in its opinion, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances and, in any event,
 shall have no obligation to agree to such changes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any such changes agreed upon by the Lender and the Borrowers shall (whether or not it is finally determined that a Disruption Event has occurred) be binding upon the Parties and any Transaction Obligors as an
 amendment to (or, as the case may be, waiver of) the terms of the Finance Documents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the Lender shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses to any person, any diminution in value or any liability whatsoever (including, without limitation for negligence, gross negligence or any other
 category of liability whatsoever but not including any claim based on the fraud of the Lender) arising as a result of its taking, or failing to take, any actions pursuant to or in connection with this Clause 30.8 (*Disruption to Payment Systems etc.*).

**SET-OFF**<br>

The Lender may set off any matured obligation due from a Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents (to the extent beneficially owned by the Lender) against any matured obligation owed by the Lender to that Transaction Obligor, regardless of the place of payment, booking branch or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Lender may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off.

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#### CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY THE LENDER
No provision of this Agreement will:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) interfere with the right of the Lender to arrange its affairs (tax or otherwise) in whatever manner it thinks fit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) oblige the Lender to investigate or claim any credit, relief, remission or repayment available to it or the extent, order and manner of any claim; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) oblige the Lender to disclose any information relating to its affairs (tax or otherwise) or any computations in respect of Tax.

**BAIL-IN**<br>

Notwithstanding any other term of any Finance Document or any other agreement, arrangement or understanding between the parties to a Finance Document, each Party acknowledges and accepts that any liability of any party to a Finance Document under or in connection with the Finance Documents may be subject to Bail-In Action by the relevant Resolution Authority and acknowledges and accepts to be bound by the effect of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any Bail-In Action in relation to any such liability, including (without limitation):

(i) a reduction, in full or in part, in the principal amount, or outstanding amount due (including any accrued but unpaid interest) in respect of any such liability;

<br> (ii) a conversion of all, or part of, any such liability into shares or other instruments of ownership that may be issued to, or conferred on, it; and

<br> (iii) a cancellation of any such liability; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a variation of any term of any Finance Document to the extent necessary to give effect to any Bail-In Action in relation to any such liability.

**NOTICES**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**34.1** **Communications in writing** 

Any communication to be made under or in connection with the Finance Documents shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated, may be made by fax or letter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**34.2** **Addresses** 

The address and fax number (and the department or officer, if any, for whose attention the communication is to be made) of each Party for any communication or document to be made or delivered under or in connection with the Finance Documents are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in the case of the Borrowers, that specified in Schedule 1 (*The Parties*); and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in the case of any other Obligor or the Lender, that specified in Schedule 1 (*The Parties*) or, if it becomes a Party after the date of this Agreement, that notified in
 writing to the Lender on or before the date on which it becomes a Party;

or any substitute address, fax number or department or officer as an Obligor may notify to the Lender (or the Lender may notify to the other Parties, if a change is made by the Lender) by not less than five Business Days' notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**34.3** **Delivery** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any communication or document made or delivered by one person to another under or in connection with the Finance Documents will only be effective:

<br> (i) if by way of fax, when received in legible form; or

<br> (ii) if by way of letter, when it has been left at the relevant address or five Business Days after being deposited in the post postage prepaid in an envelope addressed to it at that address,

and, if a particular department or officer is specified as part of its address details provided under Clause 34.2 (*Addresses*), if addressed to that department or officer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any communication or document to be made or delivered to the Lender will be effective only when actually received by it and then only if it is expressly marked for the attention of the department or officer of the
 Lender specified in Schedule 1 (*The Parties*) (or any substitute department or officer as the Lender shall specify for this purpose).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any communication or document made or delivered to the Borrowers in accordance with this Clause will be deemed to have been made or delivered to each of the Transaction Obligors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any communication or document which becomes effective, in accordance with paragraphs (a) to (c) above, after 5.00 p.m. in the place of receipt shall be deemed only to become effective on the following day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**34.4** **Electronic communication** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any communication to be made or document to be delivered by one Party to another under or in connection with the Finance Documents may be made or delivered by electronic mail or other electronic means (including,
 without limitation, by way of posting to a secure website) if those two Parties:

<br> (i) notify each other in writing of their electronic mail address and/or any other information required to enable the transmission of information by that means; and

<br> (ii) notify each other of any change to their address or any other such information supplied by them by not less than five Business Days' notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any such electronic communication or delivery as specified in paragraph (a) above to be made between an Obligor and the Lender may only be made in that way to the extent that those two Parties agree that, unless
 and until notified to the contrary, this is to be an accepted from of communication or delivery.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any such electronic communication or document as specified in paragraph (a) above made or delivered by one Party to another will be effective only when actually received (or made available) in readable form and in
 the case of any electronic communication or document made or delivered by a Party to the Lender only if it is addressed in such a manner as the Lender shall specify for this purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any electronic communication or document which becomes effective, in accordance with paragraph (c) above, after 5.00 p.m. in the place in which the Party to whom the relevant communication or document is sent or
 made available has its address for the purpose of this Agreement shall be deemed only to become effective on the following day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Any reference in a Finance Document to a communication being sent or received or a document being delivered shall be construed to include that communication or document being made available in accordance with this
 Clause 34.4 (*Electronic communication*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**34.5** **English language** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any notice given under or in connection with any Finance Document must be in English.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All other documents provided under or in connection with any Finance Document must be:

<br> (i) in English; or

(ii) if not in English, and if so required by the Lender, accompanied by a certified English translation prepared by a translator approved by the Lender and, in this case, the English translation will prevail unless the document is a constitutional, statutory or other official document.

**CALCULATIONS AND CERTIFICATES**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**35.1** **Accounts** 

In any litigation or arbitration proceedings arising out of or in connection with a Finance Document, the entries made in the accounts maintained by the Lender are *prima facie* evidence of the matters to which they relate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**35.2** **Certificates and determinations** 

Any certification or determination by the Lender of a rate or amount under any Finance Document is, in the absence of manifest error, conclusive evidence of the matters to which it relates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**35.3** **Day count convention** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Finance Document will accrue from day to day and the amount of any such interest, commission or fee is calculated:

<br> <sup>(i)</sup> on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days (or, in any case where the practice in the Relevant Market differs, in accordance with that market practice); and

<br> (ii) subject to paragraph (b) below, without rounding.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The aggregate amount of any accrued interest, commission or fee which is, or becomes, payable by an Obligor under a Finance Document shall be rounded to 2 decimal places.

**PARTIAL INVALIDITY**<br>

If, at any time, any provision of a Finance Document is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any law of any jurisdiction, neither the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions under the law of that jurisdiction nor the legality, validity or enforceability of such provision under the law of any other jurisdiction will in any way be affected or impaired.

**REMEDIES AND WAIVERS**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No failure to exercise, nor any delay in exercising, on the part of the Lender or any Receiver or Delegate, any right or remedy under a Finance Document shall operate as a waiver of any such right or remedy or
 constitute an election to affirm any Finance Document. No election to affirm any Finance Document on the part of the Lender or any Receiver or Delegate shall be effective unless it is in writing. No single or partial exercise of any right
 or remedy shall prevent any further or other exercise or the exercise of any other right or remedy. The rights and remedies provided in each Finance Document are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No variation or amendment of a Finance Document shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the Lender.

**ENTIRE AGREEMENT**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Agreement, in conjunction with the other Finance Documents, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all previous agreements, understandings and arrangements between them, whether
 in writing or oral, in respect of its subject matter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Obligor acknowledges that it has not entered into this Agreement or any other Finance Document in reliance on, and shall have no remedies in respect of, any representation or warranty that is not expressly
 set out in this Agreement or in any other Finance Document.

**SETTLEMENT OR DISCHARGE CONDITIONAL**<br>

Any settlement or discharge under any Finance Document between the Lender and any Transaction Obligor shall be conditional upon no security or payment to the Lender by any Transaction Obligor or any other person being set aside, adjusted or ordered to be repaid, whether under any insolvency law or otherwise.

**IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT**<br>

If the Lender considers that an amount paid or discharged by, or on behalf of, a Transaction Obligor or by any other person in purported payment or discharge of an obligation of that Transaction Obligor to the Lender under the Finance Documents is capable of being avoided or otherwise set aside on the liquidation or administration of that Transaction Obligor or otherwise, then that amount shall not be considered to have been unconditionally and irrevocably paid or discharged for the purposes of the Finance Documents.

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#### AMENDMENTS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**41.1** **Changes to reference rates** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If an RFR Replacement Event has occurred any amendment or waiver which relates to:

<br> (i) providing for the use of a Replacement Reference Rate in place of the RFR; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) <br> (A) aligning any provision of any Finance Document to the use of that Replacement Reference Rate;

<br> (B) enabling that Replacement Reference Rate to be used for the calculation of interest under this Agreement (including, without limitation, any consequential changes required to enable that Replacement Reference Rate to be used for the purposes of this Agreement);

<br> (C) implementing market conventions applicable to that Replacement Reference Rate;

<br> (D) providing for appropriate fallback (and market disruption) provisions for that Replacement Reference Rate; or

(E) adjusting the pricing to reduce or eliminate, to the extent reasonably practicable, any transfer of economic value from one Party to another as a result of the application of that Replacement Reference Rate (and if any adjustment or method for calculating any adjustment has been formally designated, nominated or recommended by the Relevant Nominating Body, the adjustment shall be determined on the basis of that designation, nomination or recommendation),

may be made with the consent of the Lender and the Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) An amendment or waiver that relates to, or has the effect of, aligning the means of calculation of interest on the Loan or any part of the Loan under this Agreement to any recommendation of a Relevant Nominating
 Body which:

<br> (i) relates to the use of the RFR on a compounded basis in the international or any relevant domestic syndicated loan markets; and

<br> (ii) is issued on or after the date of this Agreement,

may be made with the consent of the Lender and the Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In this Clause 41.1 (*Changes to reference rates*):

"**Relevant Nominating Body**" means any applicable central bank, regulator or other supervisory authority or a group of them, or any working group or committee sponsored or chaired by, or constituted at the request of, any of them or the Financial Stability Board.

"**Replacement Reference Rate**" means a reference rate which is:

<br> (a) formally designated, nominated or recommended as the replacement for the RFR by:

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<br> (i) the administrator of the RFR (provided that the market or economic reality that such reference rate measures is the same as that measured by the RFR); or

<br> (ii) any Relevant Nominating Body,

and if replacements have, at the relevant time, been formally designated, nominated or recommended under both paragraphs, the "Replacement Reference Rate" will be the replacement under sub-paragraph (ii) above;

<br> (b) in the opinion of the Lender and the Borrowers, generally accepted in the international or any relevant domestic syndicated loan markets as the appropriate successor or alternative to the RFR; or

<br> (c) in the opinion of the Lender and the Borrowers, an appropriate successor or alternative to the RFR.

"**RFR Replacement Event**" means:

<br> (a) the methodology, formula or other means of determining the RFR has, in the opinion of the Lender and the Borrowers materially changed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <br> (A) the administrator of the RFR or its supervisor publicly announces that such administrator is insolvent; or

(B) information is published in any order, decree, notice, petition or filing, however described, of or filed with a court, tribunal, exchange, regulatory authority or similar administrative, regulatory or judicial body which reasonably confirms that the administrator of the RFR is insolvent,

**provided that**, in each case, at that time, there is no successor administrator to continue to provide the RFR;

<br> (ii) the administrator of the RFR publicly announces that it has ceased or will cease, to provide the RFR permanently or indefinitely and, at that time, there is no successor administrator to continue to provide the RFR;

<br> (iii) the supervisor of the administrator of the RFR publicly announces that the RFR has been or will be permanently or indefinitely discontinued; or

<br> (iv) the administrator of the RFR or its supervisor announces that the RFR may no longer be used; or

<br> (c) the administrator of the RFR determines that the RFR should be calculated in accordance with its reduced submissions or other contingency or fallback policies or arrangements and either:

<br> (i) the circumstance(s) or event(s) leading to such determination are not (in the opinion of the Lender and the Borrowers) temporary; or

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<br> (ii) the RFR is calculated in accordance with any such policy or arrangement for a period no less than the period specified as the "RFR Contingency Period" in the Reference Rate Terms; or

<br> (d) in the opinion of the Lender and the Borrowers, the RFR is otherwise no longer appropriate for the purposes of calculating interest under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**41.2** **Obligor Intent** 

**CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**42.1** **Confidentiality** 

The Lender agrees to keep all Confidential Information confidential and not to disclose it to anyone, save to the extent permitted by Clause 42.2 (*Disclosure of Confidential Information*) and to ensure that all Confidential Information is protected with security measures and a degree of care that would apply to its own confidential information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**42.2** **Disclosure of Confidential Information** 

The Lender may disclose:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to any of its Affiliates and Related Funds and any of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors, insurers, insurance advisors, insurance brokers, partners and Representatives
 such Confidential Information as the Lender shall consider appropriate if any person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given pursuant to this paragraph (a) is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that some or all
 of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no such requirement to so inform if the recipient is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the information or is
 otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to the Confidential Information;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to any person:

<br> (i) to (or through) whom it assigns (or may potentially assign) all or any of its rights and/or obligations under one or more Finance Documents and, in each case, to any of that person's Affiliates, Related Funds, Representatives and professional advisers;

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(ii) with (or through) whom it enters into (or may potentially enter into), whether directly or indirectly, any sub-participation in relation to, or any other transaction under which payments are to be made or may be made by reference to, one or more Finance Documents and/or one or more Transaction Obligors and to any of that person's Affiliates, Related Funds, Representatives and professional advisers;

<br> (iii) appointed by the Lender or by a person to whom sub-paragraph (i) or (ii) of paragraph (b) above applies to receive communications, notices, information or documents delivered pursuant to the Finance Documents on its behalf;

<br> (iv) who invests in or otherwise finances (or may potentially invest in or otherwise finance), directly or indirectly, any transaction referred to in sub-paragraph (i) or (ii) of paragraph (b) above;

(v) to whom information is required or requested to be disclosed by any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, banking, taxation or other regulatory authority or similar body, the rules of any relevant stock exchange or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation;

<br> (vi) to whom information is required to be disclosed in connection with, and for the purposes of, any litigation, arbitrations, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes;

<br> (vii) to whom or for whose benefit the Lender charges, assigns or otherwise creates Security (or may do so) pursuant to Clause 28.3 (*Security over Lender's rights*);

<br> (viii) which is a classification society or other entity which the Lender has engaged to make the calculations necessary to enable the Lender to comply with its reporting obligations under the Poseidon Principles;

<br> (ix) who is a Party, a member of the Group or any related entity of a Transaction Obligor;

<br> (x) as a result of the registration of any Finance Document as contemplated by any Finance Document or any legal opinion obtained in connection with any Finance Document; or

<br> (xi) with the consent of the Parent Guarantor;

in each case, such Confidential Information as the Lender shall consider appropriate if:

(A) in relation to sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) of paragraph (b) above, the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered into a Confidentiality Undertaking except that there shall be no requirement for a Confidentiality Undertaking if the recipient is a professional adviser and is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information;

(B) in relation to sub-paragraphs (iv) and (viii) of paragraph (b) above, the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered into a Confidentiality Undertaking or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to the Confidential Information they receive and is informed that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information;

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(C) in relation to sub-paragraphs (v), (vi) and (vii) of paragraph (b) above, the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given is informed of its confidential nature and that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no requirement to so inform if, in the opinion of the Lender, it is not practicable so to do in the circumstances;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) to any person appointed by the Lender or by a person to whom sub-paragraph (i) or (ii) of paragraph (b) above applies to provide administration or settlement services in respect of one or more of the Finance
 Documents including without limitation, in relation to the trading of participations in respect of the Finance Documents, such Confidential Information as may be required to be disclosed to enable such service provider to provide any of the
 services referred to in this paragraph (c) if the service provider to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered in to a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form of the LMA Master Confidentiality Undertaking for
 Use With Administration/Settlement Service Providers or such other form of confidentiality undertaking agreed between the Borrowers and the Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) to any rating agency (including its professional advisers) such Confidential Information as may be required to be disclosed to enable such rating agency to carry out its normal rating activities in relation to the
 Finance Documents and/or the Transaction Obligors if the rating agency to whom the Confidential Information is to be given is informed of its confidential nature and that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive
 information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**42.3** **DAC6** 

Nothing in any Finance Document shall prevent disclosure of any Confidential Information or other matter to the extent that preventing that disclosure would otherwise cause any transaction contemplated by the Finance Documents or any transaction carried out in connection with any transaction contemplated by the Finance Documents to become an arrangement described in Part II A 1 of Annex IV of Directive 2011/16/EU.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**42.4** **Entire agreement** 

This Clause 42 (*Confidential Information*) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties in relation to the obligations of the Lender under the Finance Documents regarding Confidential Information and supersedes any previous agreement, whether express or implied, regarding Confidential Information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**42.5** **Inside information** 

The Lender acknowledges that some or all of the Confidential Information is or may be price-sensitive information and that the use of such information may be regulated or prohibited by applicable legislation including securities law relating to insider dealing and market abuse and the Lender undertakes not to use any Confidential Information for any unlawful purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**42.6** **Notification of disclosure** 

The Lender agrees (to the extent permitted by law and regulation) to inform the Borrowers:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) of the circumstances of any disclosure of Confidential Information made pursuant to sub-paragraph (v) of paragraph (b) of Clause 42.2 (*Disclosure of Confidential Information*)
 except where such disclosure is made to any of the persons referred to in that paragraph during the ordinary course of its supervisory or regulatory function; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) upon becoming aware that Confidential Information has been disclosed in breach of this Clause 42 (*Confidential Information*).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**42.7** **Continuing obligations** 

The obligations in this Clause 42 (*Confidential Information*) are continuing and, in particular, shall survive and remain binding on the Lender for a period of 12 months from the earlier of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the date on which all amounts payable by the Obligors under or in connection with this Agreement have been paid in full and the Commitment has been cancelled or otherwise ceased to be available; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the date on which the Lender otherwise ceases to be the Lender.

**CONFIDENTIALITY OF FUNDING RATES**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**43.1** **Confidentiality and disclosure** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor agrees to keep each Funding Rate confidential and not to disclose it to anyone, save to the extent permitted by paragraph (b) below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Lender and each Obligor may disclose any Funding Rate, to:

(i) any of its Affiliates and any of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors, partners and Representatives, if any person to whom that Funding Rate is to be given pursuant to this paragraph (i) is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price sensitive information except that there shall be no such requirement to so inform if the recipient is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of that Funding Rate or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to it;

(ii) any person to whom information is required or requested to be disclosed by any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, banking, taxation or other regulatory authority or similar body, the rules of any relevant stock exchange or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation if the person to whom that Funding Rate is to be given is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price sensitive information except that there shall be no requirement to so inform if, in the opinion of the Lender or the relevant Obligor, as the case may be, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances;

(iii) any person to whom information is required to be disclosed in connection with, and for the purposes of, any litigation, arbitration, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes if the person to whom that Funding Rate is to be given is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price sensitive information except that there shall be no requirement to so inform if, in the opinion of the Lender or the relevant Obligor, as the case may be, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances; and

<br> (iv) any person with the consent of the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**43.2** **Related obligations** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Obligor acknowledges that each Funding Rate is or may be price sensitive information and that its use may be regulated or prohibited by applicable legislation including securities law relating to insider
 dealing and market abuse and each Obligor undertakes not to use any Funding Rate for any unlawful purpose.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Lender and each Obligor agree (to the extent permitted by law and regulation) to inform the Lender:

(i) of the circumstances of any disclosure made pursuant to sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (b) of Clause 43.1 (*Confidentiality and disclosure*) except where such disclosure is made to any of the persons referred to in that paragraph during the ordinary course of its supervisory or regulatory function; and

<br> (ii) upon becoming aware that any information has been disclosed in breach of this Clause 43 (*Confidentiality of Funding Rates*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**43.3** **No Event of Default** 

No Event of Default will occur under Clause 27.4 (*Other obligations*) by reason only of an Obligor's failure to comply with this Clause 43 (*Confidentiality of Funding Rates*).

**COUNTERPARTS**<br>

Each Finance Document may be executed in any number of counterparts, and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of the Finance Document.

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#### GOVERNING LAW AND ENFORCEMENT
**GOVERNING LAW**<br>

This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by English law.

**ENFORCEMENT**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**46.1** **Jurisdiction** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless specifically provided in another Finance Document in relation to that Finance Document, the courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with any
 Finance Document (including a dispute regarding the existence, validity or termination of any Finance Document or any non-contractual obligation arising out of or in connection with any Finance Document) (a "**Dispute** ").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Obligors accept that the courts of England are the most appropriate and convenient courts to settle Disputes and accordingly no Obligor will argue to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To the extent allowed by law, this Clause 46.1 (*Jurisdiction*) is for the benefit of the Lender only. As a result, the Lender shall be not be prevented from taking
 proceedings relating to a Dispute in any other courts with jurisdiction. To the extent allowed by law, the Lender may take concurrent proceedings in any number of jurisdictions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**46.2** **Service of process** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Without prejudice to any other mode of service allowed under any relevant law, each Obligor (other than an Obligor incorporated in England and Wales):

<br> (i) irrevocably appoints Shoreside Agents Ltd, presently at 5 St Helen's Place, London EC3A 6AB, England (attention: Andrew Johnson) as its agent for service of process in relation to any proceedings before the English courts in connection with any Finance Document; and

<br> (ii) agrees that failure by a process agent to notify the relevant Obligor of the process will not invalidate the proceedings concerned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If any person appointed as an agent for service of process is unable for any reason to act as agent for service of process, the Borrowers (on behalf of all the Obligors) must immediately (and in any event within
 five days of such event taking place) appoint another agent on terms acceptable to the Lender. Failing this, the Lender may appoint another agent for this purpose.

#### This Agreement has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Agreement.

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#### SCHEDULE 1

#### THE PARTIES

#### PART A

#### THE OBLIGORS

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| Name of Borrower | Place of Incorporation | Registration number<br> (or equivalent, if<br> any) | Address for Communication |
| Premier Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands | 77643 | c/o 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece<br> Attention: Stamatios Tsantanis/ Stavros Gyftakis<br> Tel.: <br>|
| Fellow Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands | 97694 | c/o 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece<br> Attention: Stamatios Tsantanis/ Stavros Gyftakis<br> Tel.: <br>|
| Champion Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands | &nbsp;&nbsp; 98305 | c/o 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece<br> Attention: Stamatios Tsantanis/ Stavros Gyftakis<br> Tel.: <br>|
| Flag Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands | &nbsp;&nbsp; 108634 | c/o 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece<br> Attention: Stamatios Tsantanis/ Stavros Gyftakis<br> Tel.: <br>|

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| **Name of Guarantor** | **Place of Incorporation** | **Registration** <br> **number (or** <br> **equivalent, if any)** | **Address for Communication** |
| Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. | Republic of the Marshall Islands | 27721 | c/o 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue, 166 74 Glyfada, Greece<br> Attention: Stamatios Tsantanis/ Stavros Gyftakis<br> Tel.: <br>|

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#### PART B

#### THE ORIGINAL LENDER

#### <br>

**Name of Original Lender Address for Communication <br> DANISH SHIP FINANCE A/S Langebrogade 5, DK-1411 Copenhagen K., Denmark<br> Attn: Henrik Søgaard Iben Nordland**

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#### SCHEDULE 2

#### CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

#### PART A

#### CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH UTILISATION REQUEST

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| 1 | **Obligors** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.1** A copy of the constitutional documents of each Transaction Obligor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.2** A copy of a resolution of the board of directors of each Obligor:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) evidencing corporate benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) approving the terms of, and the transactions contemplated by, the Finance Documents to which it is a party and resolving that it execute the Finance Documents to which it is a party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) authorising a specified person or persons to execute the Finance Documents to which it is a party on its behalf; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices (including, if relevant, a Utilisation Request) to be signed and/or despatched by it under, or in
 connection with, the Finance Documents to which it is a party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.3** An original of the power of attorney of any Obligor authorising a specified person or persons to execute the Finance Documents to which it is a party (the original to follow within 30 days from the Utilisation
 Date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.4** A specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolution referred to in paragraph 1.2 above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.5** A copy of a resolution signed by the Parent Guarantor as the holder of the issued shares in each Borrower, approving the terms of, and the transactions contemplated by, the Finance Documents to which that Borrower
 is a party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.6** A copy of the certificate of each Obligor (signed by an officer) confirming that borrowing or guaranteeing, as appropriate, the Commitment would not cause any borrowing, guaranteeing or similar limit binding on
 that Obligor to be exceeded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.7** A copy of the certificate of each Transaction Obligor that is incorporated outside the UK (signed by an officer, or a director, as applicable) certifying either that (i) it has not delivered particulars of any UK
 Establishment to the Registrar of Companies as required under the Overseas Regulations or (ii) it has a UK Establishment and specifying the name and registered number under which it is registered with the Registrar of Companies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.8** A copy of the Group Structure Chart in a form acceptable to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.9** A copy of the certificate of an authorised signatory of each Obligor certifying that each copy document relating to it specified in this Part A of Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*)
 is correct, complete and in full force and effect as at a date no earlier than the date of this Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.10** A copy of a goodstanding certificate in respect of each Obligor dated not earlier than three months from the date of this Agreement.

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| 2 | **Finance Documents** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.1** A duly executed original of any Subordination Agreement and copies of each Subordinated Finance Document (if applicable).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.2** A duly executed original of any Finance Document not otherwise referred to in this Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.3** A duly executed original of any other document required to be delivered by each Finance Document if not otherwise referred to this Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*).

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| 3 | **Security** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.1** A duly executed original of the Account Security in relation to each Account and of the Shares Security in respect of each Borrower (and of each document to be delivered under each of them).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.2** A duly executed original of the Subordinated Debt Security (if applicable).

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| 4 | **Legal opinions** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.1** A legal opinion of Watson Farley & Williams, Greece, legal advisers to the Lender in England.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.2** If a Transaction Obligor is incorporated in a jurisdiction other than England and Wales, a legal opinion of the legal advisers to the Lender in the relevant jurisdiction.

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| 5 | **Shareholder's loans** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.1** Any shareholder loans agreements (if applicable) in respect of any loan from the Parent Guarantor to a Borrower, together with evidence:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) of corporate benefit; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) that any relevant financial assistance laws have been complied with.

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| 6 | **Other documents and evidence** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.1** A valuation of each Ship, addressed to the Lender, stated to be for the purposes of this Agreement and dated not earlier than ten (10) days before the Utilisation Date for the Advance under the Tranche relating to
 each respective Ship from an Approved Valuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.2** Evidence that any process agent referred to in Clause 46.2 (*Service of process*), if not an Obligor, has accepted its appointment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.3** A copy of any other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Lender considers to be necessary or desirable (if it has notified the Borrowers accordingly) in connection with the entry into
 and performance of the transactions contemplated by any Transaction Document or for the validity and enforceability of any Transaction Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.4** Copies of the Original Financial Statements of each Obligor.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.5** Copies of any mandates or other documents required in connection with the opening or operation of the Accounts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.6** Evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Borrowers pursuant to Clause 11 (*Fees*) and Clause 16 (*Costs and Expenses*)
 have been paid or will be paid by the first Utilisation Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.7** Such evidence as the Lender may require evidencing that the Ships are insured in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and all requirements in this Agreement in respect of Insurances have been complied
 with.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.8** Such evidence as the Lender may require to be able to satisfy its "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents, including, without
 limitation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) full disclosure of structure and ownership of the Borrowers and the Parent Guarantor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the identity of the ultimate owner(s) shall be proven via acceptable documentation and the Lender shall receive certified copies of documents of identification to include address regarding the ultimate owner(s) –
 for example passport(s);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) signatures on this Agreement and the other Finance Documents shall be verified and the signatories' identity including address and civil registration number if any shall be documented via passports or other
 acceptable documentation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) such other documentation and information as the Lender deems necessary and/or advisable in order to comply with any law and/or regulation regarding money laundering and/or the financing of terrorist activities
 (including, without limitation, such documentation and information as the Lender deem necessary and/or advisable in order to comply with customer due diligence measures for purposes of AML/CTF checks as required by the Danish Act on
 Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism).

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#### PART B

#### CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO UTILISATION
In this Part B of Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*):

"**Relevant Borrower**" means the Borrower who owns or will own the Relevant Ship.

"**Relevant Ship**" means the Ship which is financed by the Tranche utilised on the relevant Utilisation Date.

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| **1** | **Borrowers** |

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A copy of a certificate of an officer of the Relevant Borrower certifying that each copy document which it is required to provide under this Part B of Schedule 2 (*Conditions Precedent*) is correct, complete and in full force and effect as at the Utilisation Date of the Advance under the relevant Tranche.

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| **2** | **Release of Existing Security** |

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An original of the Deed of Release and of each document to be delivered under or pursuant to it, together with evidence satisfactory to the Lender of its due execution by the parties to it.

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| **3** | **Ship and other security** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.1** A duly executed original of the Mortgage, the General Assignment and any Charterparty Assignment in respect of the Relevant Ship and of each document to be delivered under or pursuant to each of them together with
 documentary evidence that the Mortgage in respect of the Relevant Ship has been duly registered or (as applicable) recorded as a valid first preferred or (as applicable) priority ship mortgage in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction
 of its Approved Flag.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.2** Documentary evidence that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Relevant Ship is, or in the case of Ship D will, as from the Delivery Date be, definitively and permanently registered in the name of the Relevant Borrower under the Approved Flag applicable to the Relevant
 Ship;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Relevant Ship is, or in the case of Ship D will, as from the Delivery Date shall be, in the absolute and unencumbered ownership of the Relevant Borrower save as contemplated by the Finance Documents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the Relevant Ship maintains the Approved Classification with the Approved Classification Society free of overdue recommendations and conditions of the Approved Classification Society; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the Relevant Ship is insured in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and all requirements in this Agreement in respect of Insurances have been complied with.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.3** Documents establishing that the Relevant Ship is, or in the case of Ship D will, as from the Delivery Date, be managed commercially by the Approved Commercial Manager and managed technically by the relevant
 Approved Technical Manager on terms acceptable to the Lender, together with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a Manager's Undertaking for each Approved Manager for such Relevant Ship; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) copies of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials relating to such Relevant Ship, the relevant Approved Technical Manager's Document of Compliance and of the Relevant Ship's Safety Management Certificate (together
 with any other details of the applicable Safety Management System which the Lender requires) and of any other documents required under the ISM Code and the ISPS Code in relation to such Relevant Ship including without limitation an ISSC and
 a Tonnage Certificate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.4** An opinion from an independent insurance consultant acceptable to the Lender on such matters relating to the Insurances as the Lender may require.

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| **4** | **Legal opinions** |

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Legal opinions of the legal advisers to the Lender in the jurisdiction of the Approved Flag of the Relevant Ship and such other relevant jurisdictions as the Lender may require.

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|:---|:---|
| **5** | **Other documents and evidence** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.1** A copy of any other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Lender considers to be necessary or desirable (if it has notified the Borrowers accordingly) in connection with the entry into
 and performance of the transactions contemplated by any Transaction Document referred to in paragraph 2 (*Ship and other security*) above or for the validity and enforceability of any such Transaction
 Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.2** Evidence satisfactory to the Lender of the current status of the Ships regarding EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) and of the Operational Carbon Intensity Rating of the Ships.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.3** Copies of any charterparties, pool agreement and on-hire certificate in respect of the Relevant Ship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.4** Evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Borrowers pursuant to Clause 11 (*Fees*) and Clause 16 (*Costs and Expenses*)
 have been paid or will be paid by the Utilisation Date for the Advance under the relevant Tranche.

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#### SCHEDULE 3

#### <br>

#### UTILISATION REQUEST

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| From: | **Fellow Shipping Co.** |

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#### Premier Marine Co.

#### Champion Marine Co.

#### Flag Marine Co.

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| To: | **Danish Ship Finance A/S** |

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Dated: [●] 2025

**** 

<br> **Fellow Shipping Co., Premier Marine Co., Champion Marine Co. and Flag Marine Co. – $45,279,450 Facility Agreement dated [●] 2025 (the** "**Agreement**"**)**

1 We refer to the Agreement. This is a Utilisation Request. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Utilisation Request unless given a different meaning in this Utilisation Request.

2 We wish to borrow Tranche A, Tranche B, Tranche C, Tranche D and Tranche E on the following terms:

Proposed Utilisation Date: [●] (or, if that is not a Business Day, the next Business Day)

Amount:<br> [●] or, if less, the Available Facility

Interest Period: [●] .

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| 3 | You are authorised and requested to deduct from the Advance prior to funds being remitted the following amounts set out against the following items: |

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| Deductible Items |
| Arrangement Fee |
| Minimum Liquidity Amount (to be transferred to the relevant Retention Account) |

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Net proceeds of Advance  

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| 4 | We confirm that each condition specified in Clause 4.1 (*Initial conditions precedent*) and Clause 4.2 (*Further conditions precedent*) of the Agreement as they relate to the Advance to which this Utilisation Request refers is satisfied on the date of this Utilisation Request. |

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5 The [net] proceeds of this Advance should be credited to [account].

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6 This Utilisation Request is irrevocable.

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| Yours faithfully |
| **[●]** |
| authorised signatory for |
| **Fellow Shipping Co.** |
| [●] |
| authorised signatory for |
| **Premier Marine Co.** |
| [●] |
| authorised signatory for |
| **Champion Marine Co.** |
| [●] |
| authorised signatory for |
| **Flag Marine Co.** |

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#### SCHEDULE 4

#### FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

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|:---|:---|
| To: | **Danish Ship Finance A/S as Lender** |

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|:---|:---|
| From: | **Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.** |

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#### Fellow Shipping Co.

#### Premier Marine Co.

#### Champion Marine Co.

#### Flag Marine Co.

Dated: [●]

#### Fellow Shipping Co., Premier Marine Co., Champion Marine Co. and Flag Marine Co. – $45,279,450 Facility Agreement dated _______________ 2025 (the "Agreement")
1 We refer to the Agreement. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate.

2 We confirm that:

*[Insert details of covenants to be certified]*

3 We confirm that no Default is continuing.

Signed:

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| Director | Director  |
| of | of |
| **Fellow Shipping Co.** | **Premier Marine Co.** |
| Director | Director |
| of | of |
| **Champion Marine Co.** | **Flag Marine Co.** |

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| Chief Financial Officer |
| of |
| **Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.** |

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#### SCHEDULE 5

#### TIMETABLES
1.1 Delivery of a duly completed Utilisation Request (Clause 5.1 (*Delivery of a Utilisation Request*)) 1.2 One Business Day before the intended Utilisation Date (Clause 5.1 (*Delivery of a Utilisation Request*))

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#### SCHEDULE 6

#### REPAYMENT SCHEDULES
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#### SCHEDULE 7

#### REFERENCE RATE TERMS

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| **CURRENCY:** | Dollars. |
| ***Cost of funds as a fallback*** | Cost of funds will apply as a fallback. |
| ***Definitions*** |  |
| **Additional Business Days:** | An RFR Banking Day. |
| **Break Costs:** | Any cost or amount which is incurred or suffered by the Lender (as reasonably determined by the Lender) to the extent that it is attributable to (1) a payment by the Borrowers to the Lender of any amount of principal due or which would have become due under this Agreement prior to the date upon which such amount should have been repaid in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement or (2) failure by the Borrowers to utilise an amount under this Agreement following the delivery by the Borrowers to the Lender of a Utilisation Request which corresponds to all of part of such unutilised amount. |
| **Business Day Conventions (definition of**<br> **"Month" and Clause 9.3 (*Non-Business***<br>  ***Days*)):**<br> (a) | If any period is expressed to accrue by reference to a Month or any number of Months then, in respect of the last Month of that period: |
| (i)  | subject to sub-paragraph (iii) below, if the numerically corresponding day is not a Business Day, that period shall end on the next Business Day in that calendar month in which that period is to end if there is one, or if there is not, on the immediately preceding Business Day; |
| (ii) | if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last Business Day in that calendar month; and |
| (iii) | if an Interest Period begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month, that Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day in the calendar month in which that Interest Period is to end. |
| (b) | If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, that Interest Period will instead end on the next Business Day in that calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not). |

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| **Central Bank Rate:**(c) | The short-term interest rate target set by the US Federal Open Market Committee as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from time to time; or |
| (d) | if that target is not a single figure, the arithmetic mean of: |
| (i) | the upper bound of the short-term interest rate target range set by the US Federal Open Market Committee and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; and |
| (ii)  | the lower bound of that target range. |
| **Central Bank Rate Adjustment:** | In relation to the Central Bank Rate prevailing at close of business on any RFR Banking Day, the 20 per cent. trimmed arithmetic mean (calculated by the Lender), of the Central Bank Rate Spreads for the five most immediately preceding RFR Banking Days for which the RFR is available. |
| **Central Bank Rate Spread** | In relation to any RFR Banking Day, the difference (expressed as a percentage rate per annum) calculated by the Lender of:<br>the RFR for that RFR Banking Day; and<br>the Central Bank Rate prevailing at close of business on that RFR Banking Day. |
| **Daily Rate**: | The "**Daily Rate**" for any RFR Banking Day is: |
| (a) | the RFR for that RFR Banking Day; or |
| (b) | if the RFR is not available for that RFR Banking Day, the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of: |
| (i) | the Central Bank Rate for that RFR Banking Day; and |
| (ii) | the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment; or |

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|  | (c)  | if paragraph (b) above applies but the Central Bank Rate for that RFR Banking Day is not available, the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of: | if paragraph (b) above applies but the Central Bank Rate for that RFR Banking Day is not available, the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of: |
|  |  | (i) | the most recent Central Bank Rate for a day which is no more than five RFR Banking Days before that RFR Banking Day; and |
|  |  | (ii) | the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment, |
|  | rounded, in either case, to four decimal places and if, in either case, that rate is less than zero, the Daily Rate shall be deemed to be zero. | rounded, in either case, to four decimal places and if, in either case, that rate is less than zero, the Daily Rate shall be deemed to be zero. | rounded, in either case, to four decimal places and if, in either case, that rate is less than zero, the Daily Rate shall be deemed to be zero. |
| ***Interest Periods*** |  |  |  |
| Length of Interest Period in absence of<br> selection (paragraph (a) of Clause 9.1<br> (*Selection of Interest Periods*)): | Three Months | Three Months | Three Months |
| Periods capable of selection as Interest<br> Periods (paragraph (a) of Clause 9.1<br> (*Selection of Interest Periods*)): | Three Months | Three Months | Three Months |
| **Lookback Period:** | Five RFR Banking Days. | Five RFR Banking Days. | Five RFR Banking Days. |
| **Market Disruption Rate:** | The percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of the cumulative compounded RFR (determined in accordance with the calculation methodology for the Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate in LMA's Single Currency Compounded Rate Facilities Agreement with a Lookback Period) for the Interest Period of the relevant Loan and (a) in respect of each of Tranche A and Tranche B 1.38%and (b) in respect of Tranche C 1.23%. | The percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of the cumulative compounded RFR (determined in accordance with the calculation methodology for the Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate in LMA's Single Currency Compounded Rate Facilities Agreement with a Lookback Period) for the Interest Period of the relevant Loan and (a) in respect of each of Tranche A and Tranche B 1.38%and (b) in respect of Tranche C 1.23%. | The percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of the cumulative compounded RFR (determined in accordance with the calculation methodology for the Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate in LMA's Single Currency Compounded Rate Facilities Agreement with a Lookback Period) for the Interest Period of the relevant Loan and (a) in respect of each of Tranche A and Tranche B 1.38%and (b) in respect of Tranche C 1.23%. |
| **Relevant Market:** | The market for overnight cash borrowing collateralised by US Government securities. | The market for overnight cash borrowing collateralised by US Government securities. | The market for overnight cash borrowing collateralised by US Government securities. |
| **Reporting Day:** | The Business Day which follows the day which is the Lookback Period prior to the last day of the Interest Period. | The Business Day which follows the day which is the Lookback Period prior to the last day of the Interest Period. | The Business Day which follows the day which is the Lookback Period prior to the last day of the Interest Period. |
| **Reporting Times** |  |  |  |
| Deadline for Lender to report market<br> disruption in accordance with Clause 10.2<br> (*Market disruption*) | Close of business in London on the Reporting Day for the Loan or the relevant part of the Loan. | Close of business in London on the Reporting Day for the Loan or the relevant part of the Loan. | Close of business in London on the Reporting Day for the Loan or the relevant part of the Loan. |

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| Deadline for Lender to report their cost of<br> funds in accordance with Clause 10.3 (*Cost* <br> *of funds*) | Close of business on the date falling two Business Days after the Reporting Day for the Loan or the relevant part of the Loan (or, if earlier, on the date falling three Business Days before the date on which interest is due to be paid in respect of the Interest Period for the Loan or that part of the Loan). |
| **RFR:** | The secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or any other person which takes over the administration of that rate) published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or any other person which takes over the publication of that rate). |
| **RFR Banking Day:** | Any day other than: |
| (a) | a Saturday or Sunday; and |
| (b) | a day on which the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (or any successor organisation) recommends that the fixed income departments of its members be closed for the entire day for purposes of trading in US Government securities. |
| ***RFR Contingency Period*** | Fifteen RFR Banking Days |

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#### SCHEDULE 8

#### DAILY NON-CUMULATIVE COMPOUNDED RFR RATE
The "**Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate**" for any RFR Banking Day "**i**" during an Interest Period for the Loan or any part of the Loan is the percentage rate per annum (without rounding, to the extent reasonably practicable for the Lender performing the calculation, taking into account the capabilities of any software used for that purpose) calculated as set out below:

![](image00025.jpg)

where:

"**UCCDR**<sub>i</sub>" means the Unannualised Cumulative Compounded Daily Rate for that RFR Banking Day "**i**";

"**UCCDR**<sub>i-1</sub>" means, in relation to that RFR Banking Day "**i**", the Unannualised Cumulative Compounded Daily Rate for the immediately preceding RFR Banking Day (if any) during that Interest Period;

"**dcc**" means 360 or, in any case where market practice in the Relevant Market is to use a different number for quoting the number of days in a year, that number;

"**n**<sub>i</sub>" means the number of calendar days from, and including, that RFR Banking Day "**i**" up to, but excluding, the following RFR Banking Day; and

the "**Unannualised Cumulative Compounded Daily Rate**" for any RFR Banking Day (the "**Cumulated RFR Banking Day**") during that Interest Period is the result of the below calculation (without rounding, to the extent reasonably practicable for the Lender performing the calculation, taking into account the capabilities of any software used for that purpose):

![](image00026.jpg)

where:

"**ACCDR**" means the Annualised Cumulative Compounded Daily Rate for that Cumulated RFR Banking Day;

"**tn**<sub>i</sub>" means the number of calendar days from, and including, the first day of the Cumulation Period to, but excluding, the RFR Banking Day which immediately follows the last day of the Cumulation Period;

"**Cumulation Period**" means the period from, and including, the first RFR Banking Day of that Interest Period to, and including, that Cumulated RFR Banking Day;

"**dcc**" has the meaning given to that term above; and

the "**Annualised Cumulative Compounded Daily Rate**" for that Cumulated RFR Banking Day is the percentage rate per annum (rounded to four decimal places) calculated as set out below:

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where:

"**d**<sub>0</sub>" means the number of RFR Banking Days in the Cumulation Period;

"**Cumulation Period**" has the meaning given to that term above;

"**i**" means a series of whole numbers from one to d<sub>0</sub>, each representing the relevant RFR Banking Day in chronological order in the Cumulation Period;

"**DailyRate**<sub>i-LP</sub>" means, for any RFR Banking Day "**i**" in the Cumulation Period, the Daily Rate for the RFR Banking Day which is the Lookback Period prior to that RFR Banking Day "**i**";

"**n**<sub>i</sub>" means, for any RFR Banking Day "**i**" in the Cumulation Period, the number of calendar days from, and including, that RFR Banking Day "**i**" up to, but excluding, the following RFR Banking Day;

"**dcc**" has the meaning given to that term above; and

"**tn**<sub>i</sub>" has the meaning given to that term above.

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#### SCHEDULE 9

#### CUMULATIVE COMPOUNDED RFR RATE
The "**Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate**" for any Interest Period for the Loan or any part of the Loan is the percentage rate per annum (rounded to the same number of decimal places as is specified in the definition of "**Annualised Cumulative Compounded Daily Rate**" in Schedule 8 (*Daily Non-Cumulative Compounded RFR Rate*)) calculated as set out below:

![](image00028.jpg)

where:

"**d**<sub>0</sub>" means the number of RFR Banking Days during the Interest Period;

"**i**" means a series of whole numbers from one to d<sub>0</sub>, each representing the relevant RFR Banking Day in chronological order during the Interest Period;

"**DailyRate**<sub>i-LP</sub>" means for any RFR Banking Day "**i**" during the Interest Period, the Daily Rate for the RFR Banking Day which is the Lookback Period prior to that RFR Banking Day "**i**";

"**n**<sub>i</sub>" means, for any RFR Banking Day "**i**", the number of calendar days from, and including, that RFR Banking Day "**i**" up to, but excluding, the following RFR Banking Day;

"**dcc**" means 360 or, in any case where market practice in the Relevant Market is to use a different number for quoting the number of days in a year, that number; and

"**d**" means the number of calendar days during that Interest Period.

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#### SCHEDULE 10

#### SUSTAINABILITY MARGIN ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE
In this Schedule 10 (*Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule*):

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| **AER:** | Shall mean the average efficiency ratio of any vessel in the Fleet, as calculated in accordance with Section 2.1 of the Poseidon Principles as follows:<br> ![](image00029.jpg)<br> Where (a) C<sub>i</sub> is the carbon emissions for voyage i computed using the fuel consumption and carbon factor of each type of fuel, (b) DWT is the deadweight of a vessel, and (c) D<sub>i</sub> is the distance travelled on voyage *i*. The AER with respect to any vessel in the Fleet is computed for all voyages performed by that vessel over a calendar year. |
| **DWT:** | Shall mean with respect to any vessel in the Fleet, the difference in tons between the displacement of that vessel in water of relative density of 1025 kg/m3 at the summer load draught (taken as the maximum summer draught as certified in the stability booklet approved by the relevant maritime administration or an organization recognized by it) and the lightweight of that vessel as certified in the stability booklet approved by the relevant maritime administration or an organization recognized by it. |
| **Fleet** | Shall mean at any relevant time all Fleet Vessels. |
| **Fleet Carbon**<br> **Intensity**<br> **Certificate(s):** | Shall mean the certificate(s) from a Recognised Organisation approved by the Lender relating to each vessel in the Fleet and a particular calendar year setting out the AER of a vessel in the Fleet for all voyages performed by it during that calendar year using the ship fuel oil consumption data submitted to the International Maritime Organization, required to be collected and reported in accordance with Regulation 22A of Annex VI in respect of that calendar year and for which the Recognized Organization issued a statement of compliance for fuel oil consumption reporting and evidencing a Vessel's Fleet Sustainability Score. |
| **Fleet**<br> **Sustainability**<br> **Score:** | Shall mean, with respect to any calendar year, the weighted average of all Vessel Sustainability Scores based on Vessel Weighting, as set out in the formula below:<br> ![](image00030.jpg) |
| **Owned Days:** | Shall mean, for a given vessel in the Fleet, the number of days in a calendar year that such vessel is owned, whether directly or indirectly, by the Parent or its subsidiaries from time to time.<br>|

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| **Recognised**<br> **Organisation:** | Shall mean, in respect of any vessel in the Fleet, an organization approved by the maritime administration of such vessel's Flag State to verify that the ship energy efficiency management plans of vessels registered in that Flag State are in compliance with Regulation 22A of Annex VI and to issue "statements of compliance for fuel oil consumption reporting" confirming that vessels registered in that Flag State are in compliance with that regulation. |
| **Sustainability**<br> **Compliance**<br> **Certificate:** | Shall mean a compliance certificate signed by a Director or officer of the Parent substantially in the form set out in Schedule 11 (*Form of Sustainability Compliance Certificate*) or any other form satisfactory to the Lender (acting reasonably), that shows to the satisfaction of the Lender the calculation of the Fleet Sustainability Score and sets forth the Sustainability Margin Adjustment. |
| **Trajectory**<br> **Value:** | The median climate alignment score of a vessel type and size in a given year, as set out in the below matrix calculated based on Appendix 3 (Calculation of decarbonization trajectories per ship type and size class) of the Poseidon Principles Technical Guidance (as the same may be amended, updated and developed from time to time): |

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|  | **2012** | **2013** | **2014** | **2015** | **2016** | **2017** | **2018** | **2019** | **2020** | **2021** | **2022** | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2026** | **2027** | **2028** | **2029** | **2030** |
| Bulk Carrier 0-9,999 DWT | 25.8187 | 25.3063 | 24.7939 | 24.2816 | 23.7692 | 23.2568 | 22.7445 | 22.2321 | 21.7197 | 21.2073 | 20.6950 | 20.1826 | 19.6702 | 19.1578 | 18.6455 | 18.1331 | 17.6207 | 17.1083 | 16.5960 |
| Bulk Carrier 10,000-34,999 DWT | 8.0354 | 7.8759 | 7.7164 | 7.5570 | 7.3975 | 7.2381 | 7.0786 | 6.9191 | 6.7597 | 6.6002 | 6.4407 | 6.2813 | 6.1218 | 5.9624 | 5.8029 | 5.6434 | 5.4840 | 5.3245 | 5.1650 |
| Bulk Carrier 35,000-59,999 DWT | 5.7138 | 5.6005 | 5.4871 | 5.3737 | 5.2603 | 5.1469 | 5.0335 | 4.9201 | 4.8067 | 4.6933 | 4.5799 | 4.4665 | 4.3531 | 4.2398 | 4.1264 | 4.0130 | 3.8996 | 3.7862 | 3.6728 |
| Bulk Carrier 60,000-99,999 DWT | 4.3886 | 4.3015 | 4.2144 | 4.1273 | 4.0402 | 3.9531 | 3.8660 | 3.7789 | 3.6918 | 3.6047 | 3.5176 | 3.4305 | 3.3435 | 3.2564 | 3.1693 | 3.0822 | 2.9951 | 2.9080 | 2.8209 |
| Bulk Carrier 100,000-199,999 DWT | 3.0063 | 2.9467 | 2.8870 | 2.8273 | 2.7677 | 2.7080 | 2.6484 | 2.5887 | 2.5290 | 2.4694 | 2.4097 | 2.3501 | 2.2904 | 2.2307 | 2.1711 | 2.1114 | 2.0518 | 1.9921 | 1.9324 |
| Bulk Carrier +200,000 DWT | 2.5887 | 2.5374 | 2.4860 | 2.4346 | 2.3832 | 2.3319 | 2.2805 | 2.2291 | 2.1777 | 2.1264 | 2.0750 | 2.0236 | 1.9722 | 1.9209 | 1.8695 | 1.8181 | 1.7668 | 1.7154 | 1.6640 |

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| **Vessel**<br> **Sustainability**<br> **Score:** | Shall mean, for a given vessel in the Fleet, and a particular calendar year, the percentage difference between that vessel's AER and the relevant Trajectory Value at the same point in time, calculated as set out in Section 2.3 of the Poseidon Principles. A vessel's Vessel Sustainability Score shall be evidenced by the relevant Fleet Carbon Intensity Certificate. |
| **Vessel** <br> **Weighting:** | Shall mean, for a given vessel in the Fleet, and a particular calendar year, the product of (i) Owned Days and (ii) the respective vessel's DWT. |

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| 1 | The Borrowers shall furnish to the Lender, not later than 30 June in each calendar year, a Sustainability Compliance Certificate for the prior calendar year (commencing with the calendar year ended 31 December 2022). Following receipt of the Sustainability Compliance Certificate for the relevant calendar year, the Margin shall increase or decrease subject to achievement against the Fleet Sustainability Score targets (defined in the table below) (rounded to two decimal places) ("**Sustainability Margin Adjustment**"). |

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| 2 | The Sustainability Margin Adjustment will, subject to delivery of the relevant Sustainability Compliance Certificate, take place the 15th Business Day after 30 June in the relevant calendar year (the "**Sustainability Margin Adjustment Effective Date**"). The Sustainability Margin Adjustment will apply as follows: |

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| **Sustainability**<br> **Margin** <br> **Adjustment in**<br> **following** <br> **calendar year** | **Fleet**<br> **Sustainability**<br>**Score Target**<br> **2022** | **Fleet**<br> **Sustainability**<br> **Score Target**<br> **2023** | **Fleet** <br> **Sustainability** <br> **Score Target**<br> **2024** | **Fleet**<br> **Sustainability**<br> **Score Target**<br> **2025** | **Fleet**<br> **Sustainability**<br> **Score Target**<br> **2026** | **Fleet Sustainability** <br> **Score Target**<br> **2027+ years** |
| Margin + 0.05% | Fleet Sust. Score > 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score > 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score > 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score > 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score > 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score > 1.00 |
| Margin – 0.05% | Fleet Sust. Score ≤ 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score ≤ 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score ≤ 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score ≤ 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score ≤ 1.00 | Fleet Sust. Score ≤ 1.00 |

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| 3 | The Sustainability Margin Adjustment shall at no time exceed 0.05% as a decrease or an increase from the initial Margin set out in sub-paragraph (a) of that definition (i.e. 2.50% or 2.65%) which would otherwise apply without giving effect to any Sustainability Margin Adjustment. Consequently, as of the first Sustainability Margin Adjustment Effective Date following the date of this Agreement the Margin shall be (i) in the case of Tranche A or Tranche B, either 2.45% per annum or 2.55% per annum, (ii) in the case of Tranche C, either 2.60% per annum or 2.70% per annum, (iii) in the case of Tranche D , either 2.05% per annum or 2.15% per annum and (iv) in respect of Tranche E, either 1.90% per annum or 2.00% per annum. |

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| 4 | If the Borrowers fail to provide a Sustainability Compliance Certificate for a calendar year, the Sustainability Margin Adjustment shall, subject to the cap referred to in paragraph 4 above, increase by 0.05% on the Sustainability Margin Adjustment Effective Date. Any increase in the Margin under this paragraph 5 shall apply until the next Sustainability Margin Adjustment Effective Date. If the Borrowers fail to provide a Sustainability Compliance Certificate within the required timeframe for a calendar year due to unexpected delays/difficulties, they may request for a grace period of up to 30 days to provide such Sustainability Compliance Certificate, **provided that** the Margin Adjustment Effective Date shall remain unchanged. For the avoidance of doubt, the Borrowers may elect not to furnish a Sustainability Compliance Certificate and such election will not constitute a Default or an Event of Default. |

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| 5 | If there are material changes to Trajectory Values due to changes made by IMO or otherwise, the Borrowers and the Lender will enter into a consultation period of up to 60 Business Days (or such longer period as may be agreed) to agree on a new Sustainability Margin Adjustment mechanism and make any necessary changes to this Agreement. If no agreement can be reached, the Borrowers shall be entitled to elect to (a) continue to apply the existing provisions of this Schedule 10 (*Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule*) or (b) disregard the provisions of this Schedule 10 (*Sustainability Margin Adjustment Schedule*) and all other provisions of this Agreement relating to the Sustainability Margin Adjustment, in which case the Margin of (i) 2.50% for each of Tranche A and Tranche B, (ii) 2.65% for Tranche C, (iii) 2.10% for Tranche D and (iv) 1.95% for Trance E per annum shall apply. |

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| 6 | Upon the disapplication of the Sustainability Margin Adjustment mechanism, the Borrowers must ensure that no further announcement, disclosure, or communication refers to the Agreement and the Facility granted hereunder as a "Sustainability Linked Loan Facility" in any way. For the avoidance of doubt, the Borrowers do not need to rectify previous publications which may have referred to the Sustainability Linked Loan Facility status which were correct at the time of publication. |

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#### SCHEDULE 11

#### FORM OF SUSTAINABILITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

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| To: | **DANISH SHIP FINANCE A/S** as Lender |

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Langebrogade 5, DK-1411 Copenhagen K.

Denmark

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| From: | **SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.** |

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Dated:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [●]

Dear Sirs

#### Fellow Shipping Co., Premier Marine Co., Champion Marine Co. and Flag Marine Co. – $45,279,450 Facility Agreement dated [●] 2025 (the "Agreement")

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| 1 | We refer to the Agreement. This is a Sustainability Compliance Certificate for calendar year [●] (the "**Relevant Year**"). Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning when used in this Sustainability Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Sustainability Compliance Certificate. |

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2 We confirm that in respect of the Relevant Year, the Fleet Sustainability Score calculated in accordance with the Agreement is as follows:

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| IMO no. | DWT | Distance (D) | CO2 (C) | AER | Owned Days |
| [●]<br> A | [●] | [●] | [●] | [●] |  |
|  [●]<br> B | [●] | [●] | [●] | [●] |  |
| [●]<br> C | [●] | [●] | [●] | [●] |  |
| [●]<br> D | [●] | [●] | [●] | [●] |  |
|  Fleet Sustainability Score | Fleet Sustainability Score | Fleet Sustainability Score | Fleet Sustainability Score | Fleet Sustainability Score | [●] |

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3 We confirm that the above AER has been verified by [Name of Approved Classification Society] on a vessel-by-vessel basis as set out in the Fleet Carbon Intensity Certificates.

4 Enclosed with this Sustainability Compliance Certificate are the Fleet Carbon Intensity Certificates from a Recognized Organization for each vessel in the Fleet which sets out each such vessel's Vessel Sustainability Score.

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5 For the 12-month period as and from the immediately next Sustainability Margin Adjustment Effective Date, the Margin applying in respect of all Loans under the Agreement should be [[●]] per cent per annum.

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| Signed by: |
| Chief Financial Officer of **SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.** |

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#### EXECUTION PAGES

#### BORROWERS

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| SIGNED by Stavros Gyftakis) |  |
| duly authorised attorney-in-fact) |  |
| for and on behalf of) | /s/ Stavros Gyftakis |
| Fellow Shipping Co.) |  |
| in the presence of:) |  |
| Witness' signature:) |  |
| Witness' name: Maria Moschopoulou) | /s/ Maria Moschopoulou |
| Witness' address: 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue,) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16674, Glyfada, Greece |  |

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| **SIGNED** by Stavros Gyftakis) |  |
| duly authorised attorney-in-fact) |  |
| for and on behalf of) | /s/ Stavros Gyftakis |
| **PREMIER MARINE CO.**) |  |
| in the presence of:) |  |
| Witness' signature:) |  |
| Witness' name: Maria Moschopoulou) | /s/ Maria Moschopoulou |
| Witness' address: 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue,) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16674, Glyfada, Greece |  |

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| **SIGNED** by Stavros Gyftakis) |  |
| duly authorised attorney-in-fact) |  |
| for and on behalf of) | /s/ Stavros Gyftakis |
| **CHAMPION MARINE CO.**) |  |
| in the presence of:) |  |
| Witness' signature:) |  |
| Witness' name: Maria Moschopoulou) | /s/ Maria Moschopoulou |
| Witness' address: 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue,) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16674, Glyfada, Greece |  |

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| **SIGNED** by Stavros Gyftakis) |  |
| duly authorised attorney-in-fact) |  |
| for and on behalf of) | /s/ Stavros Gyftakis |
| **FLAG MARINE CO.**) |  |
| in the presence of:) |  |
| Witness' signature:) |  |
| Witness' name: Maria Moschopoulou) | /s/ Maria Moschopoulou |
| Witness' address: 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue,) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16674, Glyfada, Greece |  |

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| **GUARANTOR** |  |
| **SIGNED** by Stavros Gyftakis) |  |
| duly authorised attorney-in-fact) |  |
| for and on behalf of) | /s/ Stavros Gyftakis |
| **SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.**) |  |
| in the presence of:) |  |
| Witness' signature:) |  |
| Witness' name: Maria Moschopoulou) | /s/ Maria Moschopoulou |
| Witness' address: 154 Vouliagmenis Avenue,) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16674, Glyfada, Greece |  |

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| **ORIGINAL LENDER** |  |
| **SIGNED** by Kelina Kantzou) |  |
| duly authorised) |  |
| for and on behalf of) |  |
| **DANISH SHIP FINANCE A/S**) | /s/ Kelina Kantzou |
| in the presence of:) |  |
| Witness' signature:) |  |
| Witness' name: Marianna Lobacheva) | /s/ Marianna Lobacheva |
| Witness' address:) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Watson Farley & Williams Greece |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 348 SYNGROU AVENUE |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; KALLITHEA 176 74 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ATHENS - GREECE |  |

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## Exhibit 8.1

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**Exhibit 8.1**<br>

#### SUBSIDIARIES OF SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.

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| **Subsisiary** | **Jurisdiction of incorporation** |
| Seanergy Management Corp. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Seanergy Shipmanagement Corp. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Honor Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Sea Genius Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Traders Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Premier Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Emperor Holding Ltd. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Champion Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Fellow Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Patriot Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Flag Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| World Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Partner Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Duke Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Atsea Ventures Corp. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Kaizen Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Blue Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Mei Shipping Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| King Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Mega Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Niki Marine Co. | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
| Squire Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Lord Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Knight Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Good Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Hellas Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Friend Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Paros Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Titan Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Icon Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Prime Ocean Navigation Co. | Republic of Liberia |
| Partner Shipping Co. Limited | Malta |
| Pembroke Chartering Services Limited | Malta |

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## Exhibit 11.1

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**Exhibit 11.1**<br>

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#### Statement of Company Policy – Trading in the Company's Securities

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| **TO:** | **All Employees, Officers and Directors of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company") and its Affiliates** |
| **FROM:** | **Stamatios Tsantanis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer** |
| **RE:** | **Statement of Company Policy - Securities Trading By Company**<br> **and Affiliate Personnel** |
| **UPDATED:** | **18th March 2026** |

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#### The Need for a Policy Statement

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The purchase or sale of securities while aware of material nonpublic information, or the disclosure of material nonpublic information to others who then trade in securities, is prohibited by the federal securities laws. Insider trading violations are pursued vigorously by the United States government and are punished severely. While the regulatory authorities concentrate their efforts on the individuals who trade, or who tip inside information to others who trade, the federal securities laws also impose potential liability on companies and other "controlling persons" if they fail to take reasonable steps to prevent insider trading by company personnel.

The Company's Board of Directors has adopted this Policy Statement both to satisfy the Company's obligation to prevent insider trading and to help Company personnel avoid the severe consequences associated with violations of the insider trading laws. The Policy Statement also is intended to prevent even the appearance of improper conduct on the part of anyone employed by or associated with the Company.

#### The Consequences

#### <br>
The consequences of an insider trading violation can be severe:

*<u>Company-Imposed Sanctions</u>*<u>.</u> An employee's failure to comply with the Company's insider trading policy (i.e. Securities Trading Policy) may subject the employee to Company-imposed sanctions, including dismissal for cause, whether or not the employee's failure to comply results in a violation of law. The Company requires all Company personnel and their relations to comply with the law and with the Company insider trading policy. Needless to say, a violation of law, or even an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that does not result in prosecution, can tarnish one's reputation and irreparably damage a career.

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*Penalties for insider trading are severe for every individual involved regardless of whether they personally benefited from the violation. Penalties may include:*

<br> • *Jail sentences;*

<br> • *Civil injunctions;*

<br> • *Civil monetary damages;*

<br> • *Criminal fines;*

<br> • *Fines for the Company.*

Any individual who is aware on material non-public information from their relationship with the Company is prohibited from trading on or tipping that information to another person to trade on. An employee who tips information to a person who then trades is subject to the same penalties as the tippee, even if the employee did not trade and did not profit from the tippee's trading.

<br> **<u>Statement of Policy</u>**

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<br> It is the policy of the Company that no director, officer or other employee of the Company or any of the Company's affiliates (a "Covered Person") who is aware of material nonpublic information relating to the Company may, directly or through family members or other persons or entities, (a) buy or sell securities of the Company (other than pursuant to a pre-approved trading plan that complies with SEC Rule 10b5-1), or engage in any other action to take personal advantage of that information, or (b) pass that information on to others outside the Company, including family and friends. In addition, it is the policy of the Company that no Covered Person who, in the course of working for or on behalf of the Company, learns of material nonpublic information about a company with which the Company does business, including a customer or supplier of the Company, may trade in that company's securities until the information becomes public or is no longer material.

Transactions that may be necessary or justifiable for independent reasons (such as the need to raise money for an emergency expenditure) are not exempt from the policy. The securities laws do not recognize such mitigating circumstances, and, in any event, even the appearance of an improper transaction must be avoided to preserve the Company's reputation for adhering to the highest standards of conduct.

*<u>Disclosure of Information to Others.</u>* The Company has established procedures for releasing material information about the Company in a manner that is designed to achieve broad public dissemination of the information immediately upon its release. You may not, therefore, disclose information to anyone outside the Company, including family members and friends, other than in accordance with those procedures. You also may not discuss the Company or its business in an internet "chat room" or similar internet-based forum.

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*<u>Material Information.</u>* Material information is any information that a reasonable investor would consider important in making a decision to buy, hold, or sell securities. Any information that could be expected to affect the Company's stock price, whether it is positive or negative, should be considered material. Some examples of information that ordinarily would be regarded as material are:

<br> • Projections of future earnings or losses, or other earnings guidance;

<br> • Earnings that are inconsistent with the consensus expectations of the investment community;

<br> • A pending or proposed merger, acquisition or tender offer;

<br> • A pending or proposed acquisition or disposition of a significant asset or vessel;

<br> • A change in dividend policy, the declaration of a stock split, or an offering of additional securities;

<br> • A change in management;

<br> • Development of a significant new product or process;

<br> • Impending bankruptcy or the existence of severe liquidity problems;

<br> • The gain or loss of a significant charterer.

*<u>"20-20" Hindsight.</u>* Remember, anyone scrutinizing your transactions will be doing so after the fact, with the benefit of hindsight. As a practical matter, before engaging in any transaction, you should carefully consider how enforcement authorities and others might view the transaction in hindsight.

*<u>When Information is "Public".</u>* If you are aware of material nonpublic information, you may not trade until the information has been disclosed broadly to the marketplace (such as by press release or a SEC filing) and the investing public has had time to absorb the information fully. To avoid the appearance of impropriety, as a general rule, information should not be considered fully absorbed by the marketplace until the second trading day after the information is released. If, for example, the Company were to make an announcement on a Monday, you should not trade in the Company's securities until Wednesday. If an announcement were made on a Friday, Tuesday generally would be the first eligible trading day.

*<u>Transactions by Family Members.</u>* The insider trading policy also applies to your family members who reside with you, anyone else who lives in your household, and any family members who do not live in your household but whose transactions in securities are directed by you or are subject to your influence or control (such as parents or children who consult with you before they trade in securities). You are responsible for the transactions of these other persons and therefore should make them aware of the need to confer with you before they trade in the Company's securities.

#### Transactions under Future Company Plans

#### <br>
*<u>Stock Option Exercises.</u>* The Company's insider trading policy does not apply to the exercise of an employee stock option. The policy does apply, however, to any sale of stock as part of a broker-assisted cashless exercise of an option, or any other market sale for the purpose of generating the cash needed to pay the exercise price of an option.

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#### Trading Windows and Blackout Periods

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*<u>Trading Windows.</u>* A Covered Person may trade in Company securities only during the period beginning at the opening of trading on the **second full trading day following the Company's widespread public release of quarterly or year-end operating results**, **and ending at the close of trading on the 30th day following the end of the next quarter (or, if such 30**<sup>th</sup> **day is not a trading day, on the next trading day), as long as the Covered Person is not in possession of material nonpublic information or subject to any special trade blackout.**

*<u>No Trading During Trading Windows While in the Possession of Material Nonpublic Information.</u>* No Covered Person possessing material nonpublic information concerning the Company may trade in Company securities even during applicable trading windows. Persons possessing such information may trade during a trading window only after the opening of trading on the second full trading day following the Company's widespread public release of the information.

*<u>No Trading During Blackout Periods.</u>* No Covered Person may trade in Company securities outside of the applicable trading windows or during any special blackout periods that the Company's CEO may designate. In addition, no Covered Person may disclose to any outside third party that a special blackout period has been designated.

*<u>Pre-Clearance by CEO.</u>* All transactions in the Company's securities by an employee of the Company or any of the Company's affiliates must be cleared in advance by the Company's CEO. Furthermore, all transactions in the Company's securities by a director and/or officer of the Company, as these are defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), must be cleared in advance by the Company's CEO in writing keeping in copy the General Counsel of the Company.

#### Exception for Transfers Pursuant to Rule 10b5-1

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Blackout periods shall not prohibit transfers of Company securities made pursuant to a written contract, letter of instruction or plan that (a) complies with the requirements of SEC Rule 10b5-1 (a "Rule 10b5-1 Plan"), and (b) has been approved by the Company's CEO in advance of the first trade thereunder. In order to receive such approval from the Company's CEO a Covered Person must certify in writing that (i) such Covered Person was not in possession of material nonpublic information about the Company at the time the Rule 10b5-1 Plan was adopted, (ii) that all trades made under the Rule 10b5-1 Plan will comply with Rule 10b5-1 Plan and applicable securities laws, and (iii) the Rule 10b5-1 Plan complies with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1. No such approval by the CEO shall be considered the CEO's or the Company's determination that the Rule 10b5-1 Plan satisfies the requirements of Rule 10b5-1. It shall be the sole responsibility of the person establishing the Rule 10b5-1 Plan to ensure that such plan complies with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1.

#### Miscellaneous

*<u>Post-Termination Transactions.</u>* This Policy Statement will continue to apply to your transactions in Company securities even after you have terminated your employment with or position as a director of the Company or its affiliates. If you are in possession of material nonpublic information when your employment or directorship terminates, you may not trade in Company securities until that information has become public or is no longer material.

*<u>Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIAA) Disclosure.</u>* This Policy Statement, effective March 18, 2026, requires compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, as amended by HFIAA, that requires directors and officers, as these terms are defined under the Exchange Act, of a foreign private issuer (FPI) with a class of equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act to provide disclosure of their beneficial ownership and transactions involving the issuer's equity securities.

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#### Certifications

All Covered Persons must certify their understanding of, and intent to comply with, this Policy Statement.

#### CERTIFICATION

I certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have read and understand the Company's Statement of Policy regarding Securities Trading by Company and Affiliate Personnel. I understand that the CEO is available to answer any questions I have regarding the Policy Statement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. I have complied with the Policy Statement for so long as I have been a Covered Person of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. I will continue to comply with the Policy Statement for as long as I am subject to the policy.

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## Exhibit 12.1

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#### Exhibit 12.1

#### CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Stamatios Tsantanis, certify that:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company");

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 31, 2026

<u>/s/ Stamatios Tsantanis</u>

Stamatios Tsantanis

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)

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## Exhibit 12.2

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#### Exhibit 12.2

#### CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Stavros Gyftakis, certify that:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company");

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 31, 2026

<u>/s/ Stavros Gyftakis</u>

Stavros Gyftakis

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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## Exhibit 13.1

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#### Exhibit 13.1

#### PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION

#### PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with this annual report of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or about the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Stamatios Tsantanis, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.

Date: March 31, 2026

<u>/s/ Stamatios Tsantanis</u>

Stamatios Tsantanis

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)

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## Exhibit 13.2

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#### Exhibit 13.2

#### PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION

#### PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with this annual report of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or about the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Stavros Gyftakis, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.

Date: March 31, 2026

<u>/s/ Stavros Gyftakis</u>

Stavros Gyftakis

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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## Exhibit 15.1

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**Exhibit 15.1**<br>

#### Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos. 333-166697, 333-169813, 333-238136, 333-253332 and 333-280792 on Form F-3 of our reports dated March 31, 2026, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and the effectiveness of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.'s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025.

/s/ Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A.

Athens, Greece

March 31, 2026

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## Exhibit 15.2

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Exhibit 15.2

#### CONSENT OF WATSON FARLEY & WILLIAMS LLP

Reference is made to the annual report on Form 20-F of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Annual Report") and the Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-280792, 333-253332, 333-238136, 333-166697 and 333-169813) of the Company including the prospectuses contained therein (together, the "Registration Statements"). We hereby consent to (i) the filing of this letter as an exhibit to the Annual Report, which is incorporated by reference into the Registration Statements and (ii) each reference to us and the discussions of advice provided by us in the Annual Report under the section "Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation" and to the incorporation by reference of the same in the Registration Statements, in each case, without admitting we are "experts" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder with respect to any part of the Registration Statements.

<u>/s/ Watson Farley & Williams LLP</u>

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

New York, New York

March 31, 2026

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