Castor Maritime enters joint venture, contributes M/V Magic Starlight for USD 18.75 million and 30% stake

• Castor Maritime formed a joint venture with third-party investors arranged by Fearnley Securities to acquire, own, operate the M/V Magic Starlight.
• Contributed the 2015-built Kamsarmax vessel for a 30% equity stake plus USD 18.75 million cash; transaction closed Aug. 6, 2026.
• Venture financed with partner equity plus a USD 11.5 million sustainability-linked senior term loan secured by a first-priority vessel mortgage, guaranteed by Castor.
• Expects about USD 2.9 million net gain in Q3 2026, excluding transaction-related costs.

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