UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2012
Commission File Number: 001-33655
| Paragon Shipping Inc. |
| (Translation of registrant's name into English) |
| 15 Karamanli Ave., GR 166 73, Voula, Greece |
| (Address of principal executive office) |
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K
Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 1 is a copy of the press release of Paragon Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), dated June 19, 2012, announcing that the Company has taken delivery of the M/V Precious Seas, a Handysize vessel from the Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding Co in China.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Paragon Shipping Inc. | |||
| Dated: June 20, 2012 | By: | /s/ Michael Bodouroglou | |
| Name: | Michael Bodouroglou | ||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Exhibit 1
PARAGON SHIPPING ANNOUNCES
DELIVERY OF ITS SECOND HANDYSIZE NEWBUILDING VESSEL
ATHENS, Greece (June 19, 2012) - Paragon Shipping Inc. (NYSE: PRGN) ("Paragon Shipping" or the "Company"), announced today that it has taken delivery of the M/V Precious Seas, a 37,205 dwt Handysize vessel, from the Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding Co. in China.
The vessel has been chartered out to Cargill International S.A. (the "Charterers") for a period of 23 to 26 months at a gross daily rate of $12,125. In addition, the Charterers have the option to extend the charter period for an additional 11 to 14 months at a gross daily rate of $15,500. The new time charter contract is anticipated to contribute a minimum of about $8.5 million of gross revenues to the Company. Based on the latest redelivery dates, the Company's contracted revenue days currently stand at 94% in 2012, at 68% in 2013 and at 35% in 2014.
About Paragon Shipping
Paragon Shipping is a Marshall Islands-based international shipping company with executive offices in Athens, Greece, specializing in the transportation of drybulk cargoes. The Company's current fleet consists of twelve drybulk vessels with a total carrying capacity of 779,270 dwt. In addition, the Company's current newbuilding program consists of two Handysize drybulk carriers that are scheduled to be delivered in 2012, and two 4,800 TEU Containerships that are scheduled to be delivered in 2013. Paragon Shipping has granted Box Ships Inc., an affiliated company, the option to acquire its two Containerships under construction. For more information, visit: www.paragonship.com (the information contained on the Company's website does not constitute part of this press release).
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for drybulk shipping capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors, as well as other risks that have been included in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at www.sec.gov.
Contacts
Paragon Shipping Inc.
info@paragonship.com
Allen & Caron Inc.
Rudy Barrio
r.barrio@allencaron.com
(212) 691-8087