Bulk Carriers 1980-1989

The bulk carrier OCEAN SEAGULL, 25,400 dwt, built in January 1980 by Georgi Dimitrov Shipyard, Varna, Bulgaria, for Ocean Seagull Co., Ltd. under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier KAPETANISSA, 54,309 dwt, built in Fabruary 1980 by Santierul Naval Galatz, Galatz, Romania, for Archontonissos Shipping Corp. under Greek flag

The bulk carrier DESERT FALCON, 27,056 dwt, built in April 1980 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier PANTANASSA, 54,311 dwt, built in April 1980 by Santierul Naval Galatz, Galatz, Romania, for Miramar Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier O SOLE MIO, 27,476 dwt, built in June 1980 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Maizuru, Japan, for Stellar Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier MAJOR BRAZIL, 26,026 dwt, built in July 1980 by CCN, Companhia Comercio e Navegacao, Estaleiros Maua, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for International Tramp Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MIA, 27,463 dwt, built in August 1980 by Osaka Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Adriatic Navigation Corp. under Greek flag. [depicted with subsequent name JAG KRANTI (Skyfotos)]

The bulk carrier TARPON STAR, 24,574 dwt, built in August 1980 by Georgi Dimitrov Shipyard, Varna, Bulgaria, for Tarpon Finance Co. under Greek flag. (J. Verhoog)

The bulk carrier MOUNT PENTELI, 60,433 dwt, built in September 1980 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Innoshima, Japan, for Metropolitan Bulk Transport Corp. under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier ANASTASIA, 26,118 dwt, built in January 1981 by CCN, Companhia Comercio e Navegacao, Estaleiros Manua, Niteroi, Brazil, for International Freighters Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier STAVROULA, 64,720 dwt, built in January 1981 by Santierul Naval Constantza, Constantza, Romania, for North Sea Maritime Ltd. under Panamanian flag.

The bulk carrier LORD BYRON, 26,354 dwt, built in February 1981 by Govan Shipbuilders Ltd., Govan, Glasgow, UK, for Bishopgate Marine Hire Purchase Ltd. under British flag.

The bulk carrier PONTOKRATIS, 28,738 dwt, built in February 1981 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Amphitrite Maritime S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LEANDROS, 54,540 dwt, built in March 1981 by Santierul Naval Mangalia, Mangalia, Romania, for Merit Holdings Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ZANNIS, 40,750 dwt, built in March 1981 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Ichihara, Japan, for Belsford Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier COSTAS KONIALIDIS, 58,370 dwt, built in April 1981 by Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd., Mihara, Japan, for Kelso Panama S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier LORD CURZON, 26,354 dwt, built in April 1981 by Govan Shipbuilders Ltd., Govan, Glasgow, UK, for Bishopsgate Marine Hire Purchase Ltd. under British flag.

The bulk carrier KAPETAN YANNIS, 65,077 dwt, built in May 1981 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Pikal Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier RAYNA, 60,010 dwt, built in June 1981 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Epos Marine Corporation under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L.A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier EASTWIND, 27,095 dwt, built in July 1981 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier VIOLETTA, 29,002 dwt, built in August 1981 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Blue Tower Trading Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ASCONA, 64,942 dwt, built in September 1981 by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru, Japan, for Ascona Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KYRIAKI, 65,077 dwt, built in September 1981 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Etal Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos).

The bulk carrier TRADEWIND, 27,038 dwt, built in September 1981 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line Limited under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier YANNIS C, 29,048 dwt, built in October 1981 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Archipelagos Sea Carriers Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PILOS, 23,071 dwt, built in November 1981 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Pilos Shipping Co. Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARMENISTIS, 26,975 dwt, built in December 1981 by Naikai Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Setoda, Japan, for Hipphalus Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MOUNT PARNIS, 60,424 dwt, built in December 1981 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Metropolitan Commodities Trading Corp. under Greek flag. (Michael Cassar)

The bulk carrier VASILIKI, 29,002 dwt, built in December 1981 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for White Tower Trading Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CAVOURELLA, 26,987 dwt, built in January 1982 by Osaka Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Megara Maritime Ltd. under Greek flag. (depicted with subsequent name CALLIO)

The bulk carrier ISTRIA, 63,886 dwt, built in February 1982 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Industrial Freighters Corp. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier MILITOS, 65,862 dwt, built in February 1982 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Northwest Maritime Limited under Liberian flag.

Το bulk carrier POROS, 23.069 dwt, κατασκευάστηκε τον Φεβρουάριο του 1982 στα ναυπηγεία της Ιαπωνίας Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo για την Poros Shipping Co. Ltd. υπό ελληνική σημαία.

The bulk carrier ZENO, 40,300 dwt, built in March 1982 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co. Ltd., Kurashiki, Japan, for Malaya Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson collection)

The bulk carrier MYRINA, 65,873 dwt, built in May 1982 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Oceanic Marine Limited under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier TARPON SUN, 25,000 dwt, built in June 1982 by Georgi Dimitrov Shipyard, Varna, Bulgaria, for Tarsprings Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier VARI, 38.095 dwt, built in June 1982 by Georgi Dimitrov Shipyard, Varna, Bulgaria, for Vari Compania Maritima under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LIBEXPRESS, 33,572 dwt, built in July 1982 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Barbados Navegacion S.A. under Greek flag. (depicted with subsequent name ANANGEL POWER)

The bulk carrier AYIASSOS, 65,159 dwt, built in November 1982 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Ayiassos Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier KITHAIRONAS, 25,000 dwt, built in December 1982 by Georgi Dimitrov Shipyard, Varna, Bulgaria, for Kithaironas Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MOUNT TAYGETOS, 60,470 dwt, built in December 1982 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Metroship Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARABELLA, 23,071 dwt, built in January 1983 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Agravlos Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LIBEXPORT, 33,532 dwt, built in January 1983 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Magnolia Navigation S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MAROULA, 60,005 dwt, built in January 1983 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Dove Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD UMPIRE, 47,409 dwt, built in January 1983 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Feltham Shipping Co. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD UTILITY, 47,409 dwt, built in January 1983 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Harrow Shipping Co. S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier BULK VENTURER, 62,874 dwt, built in February 1983 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Westwind Bulk Carriers Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PARAVALOS, 65,159 dwt, built in February 1983 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Odal Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier BULK TRADER, 63,378 dwt, built in March 1983 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Solid Fuel Bulk Carriers Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN FALCON, 43.219 dwt, built in March 1983 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kurashiki, Japan, for Golden Falcon Marinera S.A. under Greek flag. (Mike Lennon)

The bulk carrier GULFWIND, 36,742 dwt, built in March 1983 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Westwind Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CAPTAIN STAMATIS, 60,005 dwt, built in April 1983 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Sotiras Maritime Corporation under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier PANAGIOTIS L, 63,153 dwt, built in April 1983 by Sasebo Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Sasebo, Japan, for Eliaison Transport Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AMARYLLIS, 23,440 dwt, built in May 1983 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Admetos Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FAYROUZ I, 30,650 dwt, built in May 1983 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Macedonia Maritime Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MARKOS LYRAS, 35,780 dwt, built in May 1983 by Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Carisma Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ALIKRATOR, 26,978 dwt, built in June 1983 by Nakai Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Setoda, Japan, for Dedalo Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OCEAN WIND, 36,717 dwt, built in June 1983 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Westwind Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AEGEAN DOLPHIN, 64,583 dwt, built in July 1983 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Pelham Holdings S.A. under Greek flag. (depicted with subsequent name KAVO DELFINI)

The bulk carrier AGAMEMNON, 23,074 dwt, built in July 1983 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Proteus Shipping Co., S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LAMYRA, 64.879 dwt, built in July 1983 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Intercontinental Bulk Cargo Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AEGEAN WIND, 36,713 dwt, built in September 1983 by Oshima Zosen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Transit Enterprises Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LIBEXTRADE, 33,524 dwt, built in September 1983 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kobe, Japan, for Resources Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier FREE SPIRIT, 34,698 dwt, built in October 1983 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Sevilla, Spain, for Alder Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN CONDOR, 42,531 dwt, built in November 1983 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kurashiki, Japan, for Golden Condor Marinera S.A. under Greek flag. (Mike Lennon)

The bulk carrier KALLIOPI II, 27,747 dwt, built in November 1983 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Cineraria Shipping Corp. under Liberian flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier THEOFANO LIVANOS, 42,285 dwt, built in November 1983 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Antler Shipping Co. Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GEORGE LYRAS, 35,730 dwt, built in January 1984 by Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Kastalia Compania Naviera S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier IONIAN WIND, 36,706 dwt, built in January 1984 by Oshima Zosen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Transit Enterprises Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NORTH VISCOUNTESS, 66,908 dwt, built in January 1984 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Shipping & Finance Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OCEAN WIND, 34,681 dwt, built in January 1984 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Bilbao, Spain, for Biscay Marine Cargo Corp. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier SOCRATES, 27,721 dwt, built in January 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Heliotrope Shipping Corp. under Liberian flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier THALASSINI AXIA, 24,200 dwt, built in January 1984 by VEB, Mathias-Thesen-Werft, Wismar, East Germany, for Xasteria Shipping Corporation under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier THALASSINI HARA, 24,200 dwt, built in January 1984 by VEB, Mathias-Thesen-Werft, Wismar, East Germany, for Xasteria Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANGELIC SPIRIT, 65,757 dwt, built in February 1984 by Sasebo Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Sasebo, Japan, for Aggelico Pnevma Corp under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARCHANGELOS, 42,285 dwt, built in February 1984 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Alpaca Shipping Co. Ltd. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson collection)

The bulk carrier ALBERTA, 30,820 dwt, built in March 1984 by Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Monarca Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AMORGOS, 65,105 dwt, built in March 1984 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Nissos Amorgos Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier ANGELIC FAITH, 65,772 dwt, built in March 1984 by Sasebo Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Sasebo, Japan, for Aggeliki Pistis Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FORTUNEE, 37,015 dwt, built in March 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Tartan Transportation Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN PRINCE, 34,619 dwt, built in March 1984 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Prince Marinera S.A. under Greek flag. (depicted with subsequent name NASSAU PARADISE)

The bulk carrier MARIA I.A., 36,999 dwt, built in March 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Anangel Grace Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SILVER LEADER, 27,660 dwt, built in March 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for Silver Leader Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier TRIDENT VENTURE, 28,053 dwt, built in March 1984 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kobe, Japan, for Alpine Commercial Enterprises Inc. under Liberian flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier FRANGISKOS C.K., 37,017 dwt, built in April 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Anangel Fame Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier GAROUFALIA, 39,443 dwt, built in April 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru, Japan, for Compania de Navigation Mystaras S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier NORTH MARCHIONESS, 61,177 dwt, built in April 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Nagasu, Japan, for Polaris Transport Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier TRIDENT MARINER, 28,053 dwt, built in April 1984 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe, Japan, for Continental Commercial Enterprises, Inc. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier SILVER GULF, 20,089 dwt, built in May 1984 by Hayashikane Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Silver Gulf Sipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ALPHA FAITH, 37,017 dwt, built in June 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Anangel Faith Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARCHIMEDES, 39,440 dwt, built in June 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru, Japan, for Richmond Navigation Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FAYROUZ II, 30,650 dwt, built in June 1984 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Alcionis Maritime Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OCEAN KING, 34,750 dwt, built in June 1984 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Bilbao, Spain, for Coral Sea Maritime Cargo Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PATRICIA R., 29,224 dwt, built in June 1984 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Mirastar Maritime Panama S.A. under Panamanian flag. (depicted with subsequent name OLYMPIC MENTOR)

The bulk carrier ISLAND SKIPPER, 27,588 dwt, built in July 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru, Japan, for Archanax Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ATLAS A.S., 37,635 dwt, built in August 1984 by EMAQ – Engenharia e Maquinas S.A., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Mareva Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Mike Lennon)

The bulk carrier EXPLORER, 37,734 dwt, built in August 1984 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Abus Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FAYROUZ III, 30,650 dwt, built in August 1984 by Austin & Pickersgill Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Kozani Maritime Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier HELLESPONT VANGUARD, 38,888 dwt, built in August 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Vanguard Maritime Ltd. under Panamanian flag. (Eric W. Johnson collection)

The bulk carrier PACIFIC OCEAN, 36,662 dwt, built in August 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Interocean Trading Co. Inc. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier PANTELIS A. LEMOS, 24,000 dwt, built in August 1984 by VEB Mathias-Thesen-Werft, Wismar, East Germany, for Portoraftis Shipping Corporation S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ESMERALDA I, 36,800 dwt, built in September 1984 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for National Reunion Compania Naviera S.A. under Panamanian flag.

The bulk carrier FAYROUZ IV, 30,650 dwt, built in September 1984 by Austin & Pickersgill Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Vassiliki Maritime Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OLYMPIC MIRACLE, 29,201 dwt, built in September 1984 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Transpacific Freighters Co. S.A. under Panamanian flag. (A. Assiego)

The bulk carrier AJAX A.S., 37,635 dwt, built in October 1984 by EMAQ-Engenharia e Maquinas S.A., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Executive Maritime S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier ISLAND GEM, 27,563 dwt, built in October 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru, Japan, for Lynx Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier JACKIE, 60,007 dwt, built in October 1984 by Hitachi Zosen, Innoshima, Japan, for CSM Compania S.A. under Greek flag. (depicted with subsequent name ALPHEOS)

The bulk carrier TETIEN, 40,045 dwt, built in October 1984 by Hayashikane Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Julmar Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ENDEAVOR, 37,696 dwt, built in November 1984 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Blaze Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OLYMPIC MELODY, 29,172 dwt, built in November 1984 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Occidental Carriers S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PACIFIC WAVE, 36,662 dwt, built in November 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Seven Seas Trading Co., Inc. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier PONTOPOROS, 28,696 dwt, built in November 1984 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Saturnus Maritime Co., S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SANKO DARING, 27,622 dwt, built in November 1984 by Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Daring Maritime Ltd. under Panamanian flag. Depicted with subsequent name HELLESPONT DARING (Jean M. Otten collection)]

The bulk carrier HELLESPONT VALOUR, 38,830 dwt, built in December 1984 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Valour Maritime Ltd. under Panamanian flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier ANDROS, 64,843 dwt, built in January 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Marine Navigation Corp. under Greek flag

The bulk carrier C.A. MARGARONIS, 37,178 dwt, built in January 1985 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Garachine Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DORIC TRIDENT, 35,368 dwt, built in January 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Sea Spice Navigation Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MARO L, 40,048 dwt, built in January 1985 by Hayashikane Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Fortuna Finance Corporation under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier NORTH DUCHESS, 63,785 dwt, built in January 1985 by B & W Skibsvaerft, Copenhagen, Denmark, for Polar Sea Transport Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OLYMPIC DIGNITY, 29,223 dwt, built in January 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for State Mercantile Company S.A. under Panamanian flag.

The bulk carrier SAMJOHN CAPTAIN, 65,051 dwt, built in January 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Tsu, Japan, for Okeanos Maritime Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier SPYROS A. LEMOS, 23,240 dwt, built in January 1985 by VEB Mathias-Thesen-Werft, Wismar, East Germany, for Thalassoporos Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier VAMAND WAVE, 28,303 dwt, built in January 1985 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kobe, Japan, for Fourth Castle Shipping Corp. under Panamanian flag.

The bulk carrier ALPHA JUPITER, 23,278 dwt, built in February 1985 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Alpha Jupiter Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DIMITRIS, 39,402 dwt, built in February 1985 by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru, Japan, for Compania de Navegacion Aeolus S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ENTERPRISE, 37.696 dwt, built in February 1985 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Castleton Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PATRIOTIS, 42,294 dwt, built in February 1985 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Patriotis Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AGHIA SOPHIA, 41,146 dwt, built in March 1985 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Ichihara, Japan, for Hillcrest Navigation Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ALKIMOS, 41,418 dwt, built in March 1985 by Ringai Kogyo K.K., Setoda, Japan (aft section built by Nipponkai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Toyama, Japan), for Alkimos Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN PRINCESS, 34,622 dwt, built in March 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Princess Marinera S.A. under Panamanian flag.

The bulk carrier MILOS, 48,280 dwt, built in March 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Johnal Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier THERASSIA, 48,251 dwt, built in March 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Beral Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier TOPAZ, 46,874 dwt, built in March 1985 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Kobe, Japan, for Seahaven Management Corp. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARISTOTELIS, 22,918 dwt, built in April 1985 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Prospathia Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SANKO DEFIANT, 27,601 dwt, built in April 1985 by Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Defiant Marine Ltd. under Panamanian flag. (depicted with subsequent name HELLESPONT DEFIANT)

The bulk carrier ENDURANCE, 37,715 dwt, built in May 1985 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Maritime Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier OLYMPIC MERIT, 29,143 dwt, built in May 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Pennine Navigation Co., S.A. under Panamanian flag.

The bulk carrier BREAM, 41,577 dwt, built in June 1985 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Montebello Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier STAMOS, 62,857 dwt, built in June 1985 by B & W Skibsvaerft, Copenhagen, Denmark, for Nueva Gloria Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL LEADER, 23.278 dwt, built in July 1985 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Anangel Leader Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CALLIROE PATRONICOLA, 29,139 dwt, built in July 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Westwind Shipping Panama under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier IOS, 64,267 dwt, built in July 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Vical Shipping Corporation under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier ANAFI, 65,282 dwt, built in September 1985 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Theal Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier RIKI, 41,577 dwt, built in October 1985 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Alameda Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANGELINA THE GREAT N, 40,473 dwt, built in January 1986 by Sanoyasu Corp., Kurashiki, Japan, for Alameda Shipping Corp. under Cyprus flag.

The bulk carrier EMERALD, 46,793 dwt, built in January 1986 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Kobe, Japan, for Zodiac Industries S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN PRIDE, 41,824 dwt, built in April 1986 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, Japan, for Pride Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DORIC ARMOUR, 61,185 dwt, built in May 1986 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Greenway Maritime Inc. under Bahamas flag.

The bulk carrier NIKOLAS, 43,352 dwt, built in May 1986 by Sanoyas Corp., Kurashiki, Japan, for Konpira Marinera S.A. under Panamanian flag. (Eric W. Johnson collection)

The bulk carrier COSTAS N. PATERAS, 41,807 dwt, built in June 1986 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Sportsman Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN UNITY, 41,798 dwt, built in September 1986 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Unity Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ERIKOUSA WAVE, 26,858 dwt, built in November 1986 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Sevilla, Spain, for Wildpride Marine Co. Ltd. under Cyprus flag.

The bulk carrier SEVILLA WAVE, 26,858 dwt, built in November 1986 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Sevilla, Spain, for Primpernel Shipping Co. Ltd. under Cyprus flag.

The bulk carrier ANGELIC HOPE, 42,183 dwt, built in January 1987 by Sasebo Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Sasebo, Japan, for Aggeliki Elpis Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANGELIC POWER, 42,183 dwt, built in January 1987 by Sasebo Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Sasebo, Japan, for Aggeliki Dynamis Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN PRUDENCE, 41,756 dwt, built in January 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, Japan, for Figalia Two Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PORTHOS, 37,341 dwt, built in February 1987 by EMAQ-Engenharia e Maquinas S.A., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Rough Sea Navigation Cop. under Cyprus flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN FATHER, 64,312 dwt, built in March 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Father Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN FIGHTER, 41,734 dwt, built in March 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Oinoussian Fighter Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN STRENGTH, 64,201 dwt, built in April 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Strength Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (W. & W. Kosten)

The bulk carrier ARTEMIS, 64,425 dwt, built in June 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Blue Cloud Shipping & Trading Co. Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN NAVIGATOR, 64,368 dwt, built in June 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Figalia One Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN SEAMAN, 64,235 dwt, built in August 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Seaman Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN SKY, 64,377 dwt, built in November 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea, for Sky Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN PRUDENCE, 41,756 dwt, built in January 1987 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, Japan, for Figalia Two Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

Το bulk carrier ANANGEL VENTURE, 68.700 dwt, κατασκευάστηκε τον Μάρτιο του 1989 στα ναυπηγεία της Ιαπωνίας Nippon Kokan K.K., Tsu για την Norwegian Sea Enterprises S.A. υπό ελληνική σημαία.

The bulk carrier EL FLAMENCO, 69,351 dwt, built in April 1989 by Tsuneishi Zosen K.K., Numakuma, Japan, for Blue Cloud Shipping & Trading Co. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier ANTONIS I. ANGELICOUSSIS, 69,346 dwt, built in September 1989 by Hashihama Zosen K.K., Tadotsu, Japan, for Alpha Loyalty Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.