Safe Bulkers has reached an agreement with ING Bank to amend a revolving credit facility to relax covenants.

The deal with the Dutch bank is the latest in a series by the New York-listed bulker owner to enhance financial flexibility amid a difficult dry-bulk market.

LOUKAS BOUMPARIS: President of Safe Bulkers. Photo: Harry Papachristou

The amendment covers a $32m loan covering two newbuildings.

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