LNG-powered bulker owner Himalaya Shipping achieved average time charter equivalent earnings of about $31,300 per day in November.
The shipping firm said in a commercial update that the average time charter rate includes average daily scrubber and LNG benefits on 11 vessels of about $1,700 per day.
Tor Olav Trøim-backed Himalaya said its one vessel trading on a fixed-time charter earned about $30,000 per day, gross.
The company’s eleven vessels trading on index-linked time charters earned about $31,400 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber and LNG benefits.
The Baltic 5TC Capesize Index averaged $20,899 during November.
In October, Himalaya achieved average time charter equivalent earnings of about $31,700 per day, gross.
Himalaya’s board has approved a cash distribution of $0.01 per share for November.
12 LNG-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers
The company has 12 LNG-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers in its fleet.
In June, China’s New Times delivered Himalaya’s final bulk carrier, Mount Emai.
Last month, Himalaya reported its third-quarter results with total operating revenues of $39.2 million, net income of $10.7 million, and adjusted Ebitda of $31 million.
Contracted CEO Herman Billung said 2024 started “strong” with the Baltic Capesize index at $23,970 per day for the first nine months.
He said this is almost double the level from 2023 at $12,628 per day.
“Himalaya has had most of its fleet operating in this improving spot market, with 11 of 12 ships currently on index-related charters. Due to Himalaya’s superior fleet profile, we are earning on average 42 percent premium to the Baltic Capesize index when trading in the spot market,” he said.
“In the most recent weeks, the market has experienced a counter seasonal set back, “he said.
“This was driven by a lower Panamax sentiment attacking traditional Capesize coal trades, and a fiscal stimulus package from China that disappointed some market watchers. However, with limited supply of large bulk carriers entering the marketplace in the coming years and an aging fleet, we expect utilization and rates to improve going forward,” Billung said.