Nasdaq-listed Euroseas will use the expanded cash pile to expand its fleet, it tells investors.

In a statement issued last night it explains 13,852,094 shares were taken up in the issue at $1.10 each.

It explains the final $14.9m purse will be set to work acquiring vessels, some of which may come via joint-ventures.

Aristides Pittas, CEO of Euroseas, said: "We look forward to using the proceeds of this offering along with other funds at our disposal to take advantage of market opportunities accretive to our operations.”

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