Overview

Star Bulk Carriers is one of the world's largest publicly-listed bulk carrier operators, listed on NASDAQ (SBLK). Headquartered in Athens, Greece. Around 160 vessels including Capesize, Kamsarmax, and Panamax tonnage. Founded by the Greek Hellenic shipping community and a major employer of Greek and Filipino crew.

For seafarers

Contracts 4-6 months with mid-to-high pay tier. Strong Greek officer pipeline through the Hellenic maritime academies; Filipino and Indian rating recruitment through long-established Manila and Mumbai agencies. Capesize iron-ore trade is the dominant route — long voyages, fewer port calls than at container or product-tanker operators.

Watch for

Bulk-carrier crews face long sea passages and limited port-time compared with container fleets; budget for the working rhythm before signing. Capesize hatches and ballast operations require crew familiar with bulk-specific safety procedures.