Nova Marine Carriers, an owner and manager of about 80 bulkers, general cargo ships and cement carriers, has unveiled its first known bulker acquisitions since early 2022.

The Lugano-based company, which is controlled by the Bolfo Gozzi and Romeo families, said in a statement that it had finalised the purchase of two handysizes earlier this month.

The first is a 20,000-dwt vessel (renamed Sider Ambos, built 2017).