Brokers say the 179,400-dwt Ionian Prosperity (built 1998) and 43,9000-dwt Mary F (built 1996) are both on the market.

Fairsky purchased the Hyundai-built capesize in February 2009 as Pacific Prosperity for some $38.6m. According to online platform VesselsValue.com, the ship’s market value is now equivalent to its likely scrap value of $9.36m. It pegs the value of the Mary F at $4.3m.