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Tomini Shipping announces successful acquisition of Tomini K2

Tomini Shipping, a world class dry bulk ship owner, is bolstering its competitive capability with the acquisition of Tomini K2 (179,816 DWT), the first capesize to join its diversified fleet.

With the addition of this Chinese-built capesize bulk carrier (formerly known as Thalassini Astrid), Tomini’s fleet reaches a total of 27 vessels with an average age of six years.

This acquisition further enhances Tomini’s position in the dry bulk market and is part of the company’s ongoing growth strategy.

Tomini Shipping is a world-class dry bulk ship owner. The maritime industry is deeply engrained in the company’s cultural heritage. The business is wholly owned by the Shaikh family which, for more than 70 years, has been involved in every aspect of the shipping market, including ownership and technical management, whilst commercial management is handled through the company’s partners Alpina Chartering ApS in Denmark. Tomini Shipping has dedicated crew management centres in Mumbai and Karachi.

Tomini Shipping is ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified and committed to the highest levels of environmental, quality and health and safety management. Tomini Shipping is a member of The International Maritime Employer’s Council (IMEC) and Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO).

The group is led by Numair Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer, and Adam Shaikh, Head of Sale & Purchase, who represent the fourth generation of the Shaikh Family.