Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company" or "Heidmar") (NASDAQ: HMR) announces the addition of five vessels to its commercially managed fleet, further strengthening its position as a leading commercial and pool management operator in the global crude tanker sector.
The Company has expanded its commercially managed fleet with the following additions:
● One state-of-the-art eco-design newbuilding Suezmax tanker, built in 2026
● Two Suezmax tankers, built in 2009 and 2013, respectively
● One VLCC tanker, built in 2006
● One MR1, built in 2006
The fleet additions come at a pivotal and highly favorable moment for the crude tanker sector. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the events of late February 2026 triggered an unprecedented dislocation in crude tanker markets, with VLCC earnings reaching a record $423,736 per day in early March before normalizing as trade flows adjusted. Rates have since moderated but remain at multi-year highs: VLCC 1-year time charter rates are currently assessed at approximately $100,000 per day, while Suezmax earnings sustained at elevated levels, with recent 1-year fixtures concluded around $75,000 per day. Tightening commercial fleet supply, shifting trade flows driven by ongoing Middle East geopolitical risk, elevated crude exports from the Middle East Gulf, and a structurally low orderbook continue to drive tonne-mile demand and create a highly favorable commercial environment for operators of Heidmar’s scale and global reach.
The Suezmax segment in particular has demonstrated exceptional resilience, with demand growth in the mid-size crude tanker segment outpacing the broader market in early 2026. The addition of the 2026 eco-design Suezmax newbuilding positions Heidmar at the forefront of this trend, with modern fuel-efficient vessels increasingly preferred by charterers navigating evolving environmental compliance requirements.
Pankaj Khanna, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“These five additions strengthen our commercial platform and broaden our exposure to a crude tanker market that remains exceptionally strong. The 2026 eco-design Suezmax newbuilding, in particular, positions Heidmar to meet evolving charterer requirements and capitalize on today’s favorable fundamentals. Together, these additions reinforce our focus on disciplined growth, fleet modernization, and long-term value for our stakeholders.”
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