Nasdaq-listed Star tells investors it’s in advanced discussions with a major lending institution to secure funding for the 61,500-dwt Star Challenger (built 2012) and Star Fighter (built 2013).

It revealed the looming loan for the ships as the Star Challenger, ex Supra Challenger I, was delivered to the company.

Nasdaq-listed Star says the bulker has been fixed on a $13,700 per day deal running for 40 days.

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