Star Bulk Carriers moves the driest goods through the wettest of places. The global shipping company transports dry goods like grain, coal, steel products, iron ore, and fertilizers through various international shipping channels and oceans. Capable of carrying more than 1 million dwt (dead weight tons), Star Bulk's fleet consists of eight Supramax and four Capesize dry bulk vessels. The company has chartered vessels for North China Shipping Limited, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Essar, and Norden A/S. President and CEO Akis Tsirigakis founded Star Bulk Carriers (initially known as Star Maritime Acquisition Corp) in 2005.