NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Mar 13, 2017) - Senior executives from major listed shipping companies involved with the dry bulk sector of maritime transportation will participate on panels and presentations at Capital Link's 11th Annual International Shipping Forum to be held in New York City on Monday, March 20, 2017, organized in cooperation with Citi.

Senior executives from 30 listed companies will participate on the various panels and will be available for meetings which investors can request by contacting the organizers.

The Forum will also feature panel discussions on other shipping sectors, such as tanker, LNG and LPG, as well as on other topics of critical significance for the industry, such as bank finance, alternative finance, regulatory and geopolitical developments, capital markets, restructuring and private equity. The Forum features senior executives from major listed and private companies, as well as analysts, investors, law firms and financiers.

REGISTRATION
To register please go to the link below:
http://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2017newyork/index.html

Qualified attendees, as specified on the registration page, can register at no cost.

DRY BULK PANEL
The panel will discuss the trends and developments in the dry bulk shipping markets, such as demand and supply fundamentals, freight rates and asset values, trading routes, access to capital and sector outlook.

Moderator:
Mr. Herman Hildan, Managing Director - Clarksons Platou Securities

Panelists:

• Mr. Aristides Pittas, CEO - Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA)
• Mr. John Wobensmith, CEO - Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK)
• Mr. Mats Berglund, CEO - Pacific Basin Shipping
• Mr. Polys Hadjioannou, CEO - Safe Bulkers (NYSE: SB)
• Mr. Hugh Baker, CFO - Scorpio Bulkers (NYSE: SALT)
• Mr. Stamatis Tsantanis, CEO - Seanergy Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ: SHIP)
• Mr. Hamish Norton, President - Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ: SBLK)

Navios Group of Companies (NYSE:NM, NNA) and Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) will also be available for 1x1 meetings with investors.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Commissioner Mario Cordero - Federal Maritime Commission
Mr. Peter Evensen, Former President and CEO - Teekay Corporation

CAPITAL LINK SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTATION
Honoring: Mr. Richard T. du Moulin, President - Intrepid Shipping; Former Chairman - INTERTANKO

The Capital Link Shipping Leadership Award is presented annually to an individual for his/her outstanding contribution to the global shipping industry.

He will be introduced by Mr. C. Sean Day, Director and Chairman - Teekay Corporation

FORUM OVERVIEW AND STRUCTURE
The Forum is organized in partnership with Citi and in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

This event is known for its large attendance by investors, owners and financiers and draws well over 1,000 delegates annually. Held in New York City every year, the Forum examines the macroeconomic issues that are shaping and transforming the international shipping markets today. It provides a comprehensive review and outlook of the various segments of the shipping markets, made more relevant by the recent release of companies' annual results. In addition, it discusses other industry trends, such as restructuring and consolidation, the various channels and methods of raising capital as well as the impact of new technologies and trading routes.

Investors can also request 1x1 meetings with company management.

PRESENTATION AND PANEL TOPICS

• World Economy & Global Trade
• Dry Bulk Sector
• Regulatory & Geopolitical Developments Affecting Shipping
• Shipping & Bank Finance
• Shipping & Alternative Financing
• Restructuring as a Business & Investment Opportunity
• Shipping & Capital Markets
• Private Equity & Shipping
• Crude Oil Tanker Shipping
• Product Tanker Shipping
• LNG/LPG Shipping
• Analyst Panel

ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Citi
IN COOPERATION WITH: NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange
GLOBAL LEAD SPONSOR: Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.
GLOBAL GOLD SPONSORS: Clay Maitland • Columbia Shipmanagement • DNVGL • DVB Bank • EY • Tototheo Group
GLOBAL SPONSORS: ABN AMRO • Clarksons Platou Securities • Clyde & Co • Jefferies LLC • Reed Smith • Seward & Kissel LLP • Watson Farley & Williams
EVENT SPONSORS: Alix Partners • Amsterdam Trade Bank • Arctic Securities • Blank Rome LLP • CIT • Deutsche Bank • Lemissoler Navigation Co. • Morgan Lewis • Stifel/Miller Buckfire • Wells Fargo Securities • Capital Product Partners LP • Concordia Maritime • d'Amico International Shipping SA • Dorian LPG • Euroseas Ltd • Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd • Goldin Maritime • International Seaways, Inc. • Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation • Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. • Ocean Yield • Ridgebury Tankers • Safe Bulkers • Seanergy • TORM A/S
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: Flott & Co. PC • Lloyd's Register • Niki Shipping
MEDIA PARTNERS: All About Shipping • Lloyd's List • Maritime Executive • Ship2Shore • TradeWinds • WorldOils

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit: http://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2017newyork/index.html
Or, contact Nicolas Bornozis at shippingforum@CapitalLink.com .

ORGANIZER - CAPITAL LINK, INC.
Founded in 1995, Capital Link is a New York based investor relations, financial communication and advisory form with strategic focus on the maritime, commodities and energy sectors, MLPs, as well as Closed-End Funds and ETFs. In addition, Capital Link organizes twelve investment conferences a year in the United States, Europe and Asia all of which are known for combining rich educational and informational content with unique marketing and networking opportunities. Capital Link is a member of the Baltic Exchange. Based in New York City, Capital Link has presence in London, Athens & Oslo.