Nova Marine Carriers Enters Kamsarmax Sector with Acquisition of Two Vessels

Lugano-based Nova Marine Carriers Group has announced its first investment in the Kamsarmax vessel segment, marking a significant shift toward large-scale deep-sea shipping. The company, which traditionally focused on small and medium-sized bulk and cement carriers, has acquired the 2022-built Sider Andromeda and its sister ship, Sider Antares. This strategic expansion into the 80,000 to 85,000 dwt class reflects the Group's broader growth in global logistics and port terminal investments.

Nova Marine Carriers Group, owned by the Romeo and Gozzi families, has officially entered the highly competitive Kamsarmax sector, representing a historic course change for the company founded in 1981. The Group, which manages a fleet of over 120 vessels, has historically specialized in the small and medium-sized bulk carrier and cement carrier segments. This new investment targets vessels with a deadweight capacity ranging from 80,000 to 85,000 dwt, signaling a move into the large-scale deep-sea shipping market under the leadership of CEO Vincenzo Romeo.

The acquisition includes two specific vessels: the Sider Andromeda and the Sider Antares. The Sider Andromeda was constructed in 2022 at the Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding Co. shipyard in China and is primarily utilized for the transportation of grain. To support this new operational scale, Nova Marine has established a dedicated Panamax desk to manage both vessels. This move confirms the company’s operational presence across five continents and aligns with its accelerating expansion into the logistics sector and port terminal investments.

The announcement was made during the Group’s 45th-anniversary celebrations held at the Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples, an event attended by over 700 international guests including employees, clients, and shipbuilding professionals. Management noted that while the family-owned group has traditionally maintained a low-profile approach, the current expansion represents a milestone in overcoming greater industry challenges. The transition into the Kamsarmax segment is part of a broader strategy to diversify the fleet and strengthen the company's position in the global maritime logistics chain.