History & Milestones
Blue Planet Shipping Ltd was established in 1996 in Piraeus and is responsible for the full management of 14 vessels.
Established mainly as a crewing office, Blue Planet Shipping grew steadily over the years to provide our clients with the full portfolio of ship management services.
Our clients are third generation Greek shipping families originating from the island of Chios.
1996
Blue Planet Shipping Ltd was established in Piraeus.
1999
Placed an order for the construction of a series of six double-hulled Supramax bulk carriers in China
2002
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2004
Took delivery of six Chinese Supramax.
2004
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2006
Sold five older vessels and two Supramax.
2010
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2014
Placed orders for a series of Post-Panamax and Ultramax dry bulk carriers in China
2016
Ordered four 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax resales. The first two were delivered in the second half of 2016, the other two in the first half of 2017.
2017
Acquired the contracts of two more 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels.
2017
Victoria Shipbroking Ltd (Piraeus) was established to commercially manage Chartering and S&P.
2017 - 2018
Took delivery of two more 64,000 dwt Ultramax vessels, delivered in January 2017 and January 2018.
2018
Blue Planet Shipping was awarded the prestigious Greek Shipping Award 2018
2019
Blue Planet awarded Green4Sea operator 2019.
2020
Took delivery of two 64,000 dwt Ultramax vessels, delivered in June and October 2020.
2021
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2022
Sold two Supramax vessels
Blue Planet today
BLUE PLANET SHIPPING LTD continues to provide our clients with exceptional technical and commercial ship management services. We strive to grow and innovate in the global market.