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Safe Bulkers Accelerates Sustainable Growth With Japanese-Built Dry Bulk Newbuildings

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 13, 2026

Modernizing The Fleet With Advanced Technology

Safe Bulkers, the Cyprus-linked dry bulk shipping company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has placed an order for four new Japanese-built vessels as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement includes the company’s first Capesize newbuilding alongside three Kamsarmax vessels, further expanding its focus on fuel-efficient and environmentally compliant ships.

Strategic Vessel Acquisitions And Financing Structure

The order consists of three 82,000 deadweight tonne Kamsarmax vessels and one 182,000 deadweight tonne Capesize vessel, with all four ships scheduled for delivery during 2029. Two Kamsarmax vessels are expected to be delivered during the first half of the year, while the third is scheduled for the third quarter. Delivery of the Capesize vessel is planned for the second half of 2029. Financing for the Kamsarmax vessels will come through the company’s existing cash reserves. Meanwhile, the Capesize vessel will be financed through a finance lease tied to a ten-year bareboat charter agreement that includes purchase options after five years at predetermined prices.

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Commitment To Environmental And Operational Excellence

All four vessels are being built to comply with the International Maritime Organization’s Energy Efficiency Design Index Phase 3 standards as well as NOx Tier III emissions requirements. The Kamsarmax vessels will also incorporate energy-efficiency technologies designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve operational performance. Safe Bulkers currently operates 13 vessels meeting IMO GHG Phase 3 and NOx Tier III standards. Following the latest order, the company’s outstanding orderbook will increase to 11 vessels, including two methanol dual-fuel ships scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2029.

Leadership And Strategic Vision

Polys Hajioannou and Loukas Barmparis said the delivery schedule aligns with the company’s broader strategy of maintaining a younger, more fuel-efficient and environmentally advanced fleet. Management added that the investment reflects continued focus on selective vessel acquisitions from leading shipyards as environmental standards across global shipping continue to tighten.

Industry Impact And Future Prospects

Safe Bulkers operates internationally in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, including grain, coal and iron ore, across major global trade routes. The fleet expansion is expected to strengthen the company’s operational efficiency while supporting broader decarbonisation targets across the maritime sector. Shares of Safe Bulkers trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols SB, SB.PR.C and SB.PR.D.

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A New Twitter-Inspired Social Network Is Taking Shape

by News Editor

August 27, 2026

A new social network called Twitter.now is entering the market, with a founding team that includes former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates. The service is being developed by startup Operation Bluebird.

As Ars Technica reported, X sued the company last year and asked a Delaware judge to block the launch. Operation Bluebird argued in a petition that X had abandoned trademarks including “Twitter” and “Tweet.”

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Coates has said the project is not an attempt to recreate the original Twitter. In a LinkedIn post, he described the platform as a new public space focused on trust, transparency and user choice.

AI System To Rate Posts

Twitter.now is currently being tested, with early access priced at $20. Its main feature is VERA, an AI system designed to evaluate posts, verify claims and provide sources and context.

Posts receive a trust score, with users eventually able to set a minimum score to filter their feeds. The company says this approach will give people more control over what they see instead of leaving those decisions entirely to an algorithm.

Moderation Remains A Challenge

Scaling moderation will be one of the platform’s biggest tests. Social networks have repeatedly struggled with content moderation as their communities grow, and newer platforms such as Bluesky have faced similar criticism.

Operation Bluebird says VERA will form the basis of its moderation and verification system. A second version is already planned, with expanded tools that would let users set a specific trust threshold for the posts appearing in their feeds.

For now, Twitter.now remains in an early testing phase, combining the familiarity of the Twitter name with an AI-driven approach to evaluating online information.