Greek buyers are showing a strong interest in modern panamax bulkers with as many as five units said to have been purchased this week.

In the most recent deal to emerge in the market, Harry Tsatsakis of Modion Maritime confirms that the company has bought the Sasebo-built, 76,800-dwt Top Courage and Pos Dignity (both built 2004).

The vessels, controlled by Cido Shipping, are understood to have been acquired for between $21.2m