NEW YORK, July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) today announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Mare, a 35,000 dwt Handysize newbuilding. The Genco Mare is the fourth of five vessels to be delivered to the Company under Genco’s agreement previously announced on June 9, 2010 to acquire five Handysize vessels from companies within the Metrostar group of companies.

The Genco Mare is expected to be delivered to its charterer, Cargill International S.A., on or about July 21, 2011 to commence a spot market-related time charter for 45.5 to 50.5 months. The rate for the spot market-related time charter will be based on 115% of the average of the daily rates of the Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI), as reflected in daily reports. Hire will be paid every 15 days in advance, net of a 5.00% third party brokerage commission.

The Company used available cash of $9.9 million as well as $20.0 million under its $100 million term loan facility to pay the remaining balance of $29.9 million for the Genco Mare.

About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited transports iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes. Excluding Baltic Trading Limited’s fleet, and assuming the delivery of one remaining Handysize vessel we agreed to acquire, we will own a fleet of 53 drybulk vessels, consisting of nine Capesize, eight Panamax, 17 Supramax, six Handymax and 13 Handysize vessels, with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 3,811,000 dwt. In addition, our subsidiary Baltic Trading Limited currently owns a fleet of nine drybulk vessels, consisting of two Capesize, four Supramax, and three Handysize vessels. References to Genco’s vessels and fleet in this press release exclude vessels owned by Baltic Trading Limited, a subsidiary of Genco.

“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and observations, and include, without limitation, the expected delivery of the Genco Mare to its charterer and the amounts expected to be received under the charter, and the expected delivery of an additional vessel. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the fulfillment of the closing conditions under, or the execution of customary additional documentation for, Genco’s agreements to acquire vessels; the completion of definitive documentation for charters; and funding of financing on acceptable terms. Should one or more of those risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risks, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Genco’s filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the “Risk Factors” section in each of the preliminary prospectus supplements and related prospectus relating to our offerings, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and our subsequent filings with the SEC.

SOURCE Genco Shipping & Trading Limited