FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July 2005
EXCEL MARITIME CARRIERS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
67 Akti Miaouli Street
18537 Piraeus
Greece
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes [_] No [X]
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Attached hereto as Exhibits are two press releases of Excel Maritime
Carriers Ltd. (the "Company") announcing the release of a new FactSheet and
Investor Relations Kit by the Company and delivery of a vessel to the Company .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
None.
Exhibit 1
EXCEL
Contact:
Investor Relations / Financial Media: Company:
Nicolas Bornozis Christopher Georgakis
President Chief Executive Officer
Capital Link, Inc. Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd.
230 Park Avenue - Suite 1536 67 Akti Miaouli Street
New York, NY 10160, USA 185 38 Piraeus, Greece
Tel: (212) 661-7566 Tel: 011-30-210-45-98-692
Fax: (212) 661-7526 Fax: 011-30-210-42-82-628
E-Mail: nbornozis@capitallink.com E-Mail: info@excelmaritime.com
www.capitallink.com www.excelmaritime.com
EXCEL MARITIME RELEASES UPDATED CORPORATE FACTSHEET
AND FLEET DEPLOYMENT TABLE
PIRAEUS, GREECE (July 21, 2005). Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd (Amex: EXM), an
owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne
transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that it released
an updated corporate FactSheet, an On-Line Investor Relations Kit and a Fleet
Deployment table.
The Chief Executive Officer of Excel Maritime, Mr. Christopher Georgakis,
commented: "We are committed to high standards of Shareholder and Investor
Relations and are always seeking to increase the information flow to the
investment community and to enhance our company's awareness.
In this context, we are releasing today a Corporate FactSheet, as well as an
On-Line Investor Relations Kit, which facilitate access to information on Excel
Maritime.
In addition, the Fleet Deployment table provides details for the employment of
our vessels under period charters. We intend to update these reports on a
regular basis, and the reports will be available on our corporate website."
All information is available on www.excelmaritime.com
To access the Updated Corporate Profile, the On-Line IR Kit, and the Fleet
Deployment table, please click on the link below:
http://www.irwebpage.com/irkit/ex12445432_B.html
About Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd
---------------------------------
The Company is an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of
worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, such as iron
ore, coal and grains, as well as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. The
company's current fleet consists of 18 vessels (one Capesize, ten Panamax and
seven Handymax vessels) with a total carrying capacity of 1,112,070 dwt. The
Company was incorporated in 1988 and its common stock is listed on the American
Stock Exchange (AMEX) since 1998, trading under the symbol EXM. For more
information about the company, please go to our corporate website
www.excelmaritime.com
Forward Looking Statement
-------------------------
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company's
growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected
vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters.. Words such as
"expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates,"
and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be
given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements
involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and
estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for dry bulk
vessels, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks
associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed
from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to
release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with
respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which
any statement is based.
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Exhibit 2
EXCEL
Contact:
Investor Relations / Financial Media: Company:
Nicolas Bornozis Christopher Georgakis
President Chief Executive Officer
Capital Link, Inc. Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd.
230 Park Avenue - Suite 1536 67 Akti Miaouli Street
New York, NY 10160, USA 185 38 Piraeus, Greece
Tel: (212) 661-7566 Tel: 011-30-210-45-98-692
Fax: (212) 661-7526 Fax: 011-30-210-42-82-628
E-Mail: nbornozis@capitallink.com E-Mail: info@excelmaritime.com
www.capitallink.com www.excelmaritime.com
EXCEL MARITIME TAKES PHYSICAL DELIVERY
OF THE PANAMAX M/V FORTEZA
PIRAEUS, GREECE (July 12, 2005). Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd (Amex: EXM), an
owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne
transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that it took
physical delivery of M/V "Forteza" in Bahrain. . MV "Forteza" is a Panamax dry
bulk carrier of 69,634 dwt, built in Japan in 1993 and was acquired by Excel
Maritime in March 2005.
The CEO of Excel Maritime, Christopher Georgakis, commented "With the delivery
of M/V "Forteza" we have a fully operational fleet of 18 vessels with a total
carrying capacity of 1.1 million dwt and an average age of 13.2 years. At the
end of 2004, the company had an operational fleet of 5 vessels with a total
carrying capacity of 585,589 dwt. The acquisitions of sixteen vessels in the
last three quarters, along with the sales of three of our older vessels, are
consistent with our fleet expansion and renewal program"
The following table represents the existing fleet:
Vessel Name DWT Year Built Type
----------- --- ---------- ----
Almar I 107,140 1979 Capesize
Isminaki 74,577 1998 Panamax
Angela Star 73,798 1998 Panamax
Elinakos 73,751 1997 Panamax
Rodon 73,670 1993 Panamax
Happy Day 71,694 1997 Panamax
Birthday 71,504 1993 Panamax
Renuar 70,128 1993 Panamax
Powerful 70,083 1994 Panamax
Forteza 69,634 1993 Panamax
First Endeavour 69,111 1994 Panamax
Emerald 45,572 1998 Handymax
Marybelle 42,552 1987 Handymax
Attractive 41,524 1985 Handymax
Lady 41,090 1985 Handymax
Goldmar 39,697 1984 Handymax
Princess I 38,858 1994 Handymax
Swift 37,687 1984 Handymax
Grand Total 1,112,070
About Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd
---------------------------------
The Company is an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of
worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, such as iron
ore, coal and grains, as well as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. The
company's current fleet consists of 18 vessels (one Capesize, ten Panamax and
seven Handymax vessels) with a total carrying capacity of 1,112,070 dwt. The
Company was incorporated in 1988 and its common stock is listed on the American
Stock Exchange (AMEX) since 1998, trading under the symbol EXM. For more
information about the company, please go to our corporate website
www.excelmaritime.com
Forward Looking Statement
-------------------------
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company's
growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected
vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters.. Words such as
"expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates,"
and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be
given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements
involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and
estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for dry bulk
vessels, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks
associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed
from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to
release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with
respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which
any statement is based.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
EXCEL MARITIME CARRIERS LTD.
(registrant)
Dated: July 22, 2005 By: /s/ Christopher J. Georgakis
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Christopher J. Georgakis
President and
Chief Executive Officer
02545.0001 #589013