{"id":99898,"date":"2026-02-23T17:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/894864887"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:55:53","slug":"shipping-investor-alpha-omega-looks-to-score-on-asset-play-eyes-robust-orderbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/shipping-investor-alpha-omega-looks-to-score-on-asset-play-eyes-robust-orderbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping investor Alpha Omega looks to score on asset play, eyes robust orderbook"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The company has committed to sell 2017-built, 60,492-dwt Ultramax Only You<\/em> for approximately US$28.5M. Alpha Omega acquired the vessel \u2013 then named IVS Swinley Forest<\/em> \u2013 for about US$23M before it joined the fleet in September. <\/p>\n

Alpha Omega managing partner Thanos Pasialis told Riviera that, upon completion, the transaction will represent a notable asset play, delivering a return on investment of approximately 65% to its investors.<\/p>\n

Mr Pasialis added that the company remains constructive on the dry bulk sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fundamentals continue to support a strong market environment over the next couple of years, driven by resilient demand, extended sailing distances and disciplined fleet growth,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

However, Mr Pasialis cautioned that some near-term volatility is expected, with periodic spikes and corrections in rates and asset values as the market digests seasonal patterns and shifting cargo flows.<\/p>\n

Focus on newbuildings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following profitable transactions such as the pending sale of Only You<\/em>, Alpha Omega is expected to intensify its focus on newbuilding investments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re focused on building a robust orderbook for the coming years to support the company\u2019s sustained growth,\u201d Mr Pasialis said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTransactions like this allow us to realise attractive asset gains while positioning the fleet optimally for the cycle ahead,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Alpha Omega is currently pursuing a newbuilding programme for four 40,000-dwt Handysize bulk carriers in partnership with Yangzijiang Maritime Development, with deliveries scheduled through 2028.<\/p>\n

Yangzijiang Maritime is a spin-off from Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd, an Asia-based investment manager backed by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, one of the world\u2019s largest shipbuilders.<\/p>\n

Following completion of the sale, Alpha Omega\u2019s fleet will consist of two bulk carriers: a 2013-built Ultramax and a 2014-built Handysize.<\/p>\n

Alpha Omega Marine was cofounded by Thanos Pasialis and Vasileios Pateras, a third-generation member of the Pateras shipping family. <\/p>\n

The company describes its investment strategy as targeting high-quality assets during specific market windows, \u201cwhere we can secure competitive financing and revenue structures that derisk the investment without losing the upside potential of market spikes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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