Greek owner Stamatis Molaris is feasting on secondhand bulkers as the market crisis endures.

His Empire Bulkers has added five vessels into its managed fleet, bringing its size to 20 units in the water, with a combined capacity of about 1.6 million dwt.

The latest transaction to emerge was the purchase of two laid-up ships previously owned by Greek player Kargocarriers, in what some suggest is a bank-related sale.

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