Star Bulk Carriers, an owner of about 160 ships in the water or under construction, has disclosed a pair of bulker sales to drive forward its fleet renewal.

The Petros Pappas-led company said in its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday that it has sold the 56,600-dwt supramax Star Hydrus (built 2013) to undisclosed buyers, who will take delivery in October.

Star Bulk also confirmed the sale of another vessel that TradeWinds reported last month — the 76,500-dwt Star Iris (built 2004).