Augustea Group

Strong Bonds

Augustea Oceanbulk Maritime Ltd (AOM) stems from the partnership between two reputable shipping companies bound by a shared view of the dry bulk market and by a profound mutual respect. Augustea brought to the venture a legacy built in over 70 years and, particularly, an immaculate track record of successful business with Japanese shipyards of over 50 years.

With a focus on long-term chartering strategies, AOM has strengthened further partnerships with leading Japanese counterparts, like trading house Mitsui & Co. and shipowner Nissen Kaiun Group. Operating a fleet composed primarily of leased vessels, AOM has become a tonnage provider of choice for most of the main cargo companies operating globally in the dry bulk space.

Augustea at a Glance

Full Year 2024

5.5

Cargo carried (mln MT)

Port Calls

Vessels in operation

Contracted vessels

99%

Utilization Factor

AOM Fleet

Since inception AOM has operated a high spec high quality fleet of Japanese bulk carriers ranging from kamsarmaxes to capesizes. Built by some of the best shipyards in the market, AOM vessels have always featured the latest available eco designs at the time of delivery.

Our Milestones

Dates that have marked AOM story ... so far.

2007

AOM was Established in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal by Lucio Zagari (Augustea, Italy) and Petros Pappas (Oceanbulk, Greece)

2009

Delivery of AOM MILENA (dwt 76,600) built at Shin Kasado Dockyard, AOM JULIA (Dwt 76,596 ) built at Imabari Shipbuilding and AOM SOPHIE (Dwt 106,498) built at Oshima Shipbuilding.

2010

Delivery of AOM ELENA (dwt 106,498) built at Oshima Shipbuilding

2010

AOM signs a long term CoA with Interocean Coal Sales (Drummond Co.) continuing Augustea's service to the Alabama based company that started in 2002. The CoA provides for AOM to move at least 6 million MT of coal a year from Puerto Drummond to Mobile. The newly built Oshima "baby capes" are the vessels designated to serve such business.

2014

Delivery of AOM Georgina and AOM GAIA ( Dwt 82,146) both built at Tsuneishi Heavy Industry (Cebu)

2017

Delivery of AOM Bianca ( Dwt 81,791) built at Tsuneishi Heavy Industry (Cebu)

Augustea increases its stake in AOM, becoming the majority shareholder.

2018

AOM changes its domicile and relocates headquarters to Malta.

2019

Delivery of AOM Sveva ( Dwt 81,500) built at Imabari, Tadotsu shipyard and AOM Marta ( Dwt 182,646) built at Japan Marine United, TSU shipyard

2020

Delivery of AOM Sophie II ( Dwt 81,500) built at Sanoyas Shipbuilding and AOM Federica ( Dwt 81,914) built at Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding

2021

Delivery of AOM Maria Laura ( Dwt 82,312) built at Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding

2023

Celebrating 20 years of partnership between Augustea group and Drummond Co., shipping a total of 78 million tons of coal to the port of Mobile

2024

Delivery of AOM Elena ( Dwt 82,550) built at Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Zhoushan)

2026

Sister vessels AOM PIERA and AOM ANA MARIA with DWT abt 82,550 to be delivered by JIANGSU YANGZI-MITSUI SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.

Contact Us

For inquiries, partnerships, or more information about our services, reach out to us. We're here to assist you in navigating your maritime needs.

Upper Floor, Vault 5-6, Pinto Wharf, FRN 1913, Floriana

+356 20 92 89 30

infoaom@augustea.com