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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-24-004377
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DRS/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240802
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240802

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Rubico Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001943421
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WATER TRANSPORTATION [4400]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			1T
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DRS/A
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	377-07306
		FILM NUMBER:		241168746

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		VAS SOFIAS 1 & MEG. ALEXANDROU
		CITY:			ATHENS
		STATE:			J3
		ZIP:			151 24
		BUSINESS PHONE:		30 2108128180

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		VAS SOFIAS 1 & MEG. ALEXANDROU
		CITY:			ATHENS
		STATE:			J3
		ZIP:			151 24

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Central Tactical Acquisitions Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20220818
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>
Submitted on a confidential basis on August 2, 2024</B></P>



<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>This draft registration statement has not been filed publicly with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and all information contained herein remains confidential.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>UNITED STATES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>WASHINGTON, DC 20549</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>FORM 20-F</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>(Mark One)</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">OR</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px; font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&thinsp;&#9744;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">For the fiscal year ended <B><U>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">OR</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">OR</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px; font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&thinsp;&#9744;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">Date of event requiring this shell company report: Not applicable</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>For the transition period from <U>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;</U>
to <U>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">Commission file number: &nbsp;[<U>&emsp;&emsp;</U>]</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Rubico Inc.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">(Not Applicable)</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">(Translation of Registrant&rsquo;s name into English)</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">Republic of the Marshall Islands</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">20 Iouliou Kaisara Str, 19002<BR>
Paiania, Athens, Greece</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">(Address of principal executive offices)</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">Nikolaos Papastratis</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">Tel. +30 210 812 8107<BR>
E-mail: npapastratis@rubicoinc.com<BR>
20 Iouliou Kaisara Str, 19002</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">Paiania, Athens, Greece</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0">(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company
Contact Person)</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 36%; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Title of class</B></FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 31%; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Trading Symbol(s)</B></FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 31%">
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    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>registered</B></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Shares of common stock, par value $0.01, including the Preferred Stock Purchase Rights</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">RUBI</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">[_____]</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer&rsquo;s
classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule
405 of the Securities Act. &thinsp;&#9744; Yes &#9746; No</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark
if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. &thinsp;&#9744;
Yes &thinsp;&#9744; No</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
&thinsp;&#9744; Yes &thinsp;&#9744; No</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically
every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (&sect;232.405 of this chapter) during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). &thinsp;&#9744; Yes &thinsp;&#9744;
No</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer,
an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of &ldquo;large accelerated filer,&rdquo;
&ldquo;accelerated filer&rdquo; and &ldquo;emerging growth company&rdquo; in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 34%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Large accelerated filer &#8239;&#9744;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 31%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Accelerated filer &#8239;&#9744;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 31%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Non-accelerated filer &#8239;&#9746;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Emerging growth company &#8239;&#9746;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in
accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards&dagger; provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. &thinsp;&#9746;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&dagger; The term &ldquo;new or revised financial accounting standard&rdquo;
refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April&nbsp;5, 2012.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and
attestation to its management&rsquo;s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b)
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.&#8239;&#8239;&#9744;&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate
by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously
issued financial statements. &thinsp;&#9744;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements
that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant&rsquo;s executive officers during
the relevant recovery period pursuant to &sect;240.10D-1(b). &thinsp;&#9744;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used
to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 10%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">U.S. GAAP &#9746;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 76%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board &thinsp;&#9744;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 10%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Other &thinsp;&#9744;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">If &ldquo;Other&rdquo; has been checked in response to the previous question,
indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 58%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&#9744; Item 17</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 40%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&#9744; Item 18</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 58%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&#9744; Yes</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 40%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&#9744; No</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>TABLE OF CONTENTS</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_001"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">PART I</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_001">7</A></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_002"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 1.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_002"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_002"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">7</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_003"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 2.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_003"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_003"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">8</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_004"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 3.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_004"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">KEY INFORMATION</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_004"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">8</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_005"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 4.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_005"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_005"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">40</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_006"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 4A.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_006"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_006"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">57</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_007"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 5.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_007"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_007"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">57</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_008"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 6.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_008"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_008"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">67</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_009"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 7.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_009"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_009"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">69</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_010"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 8.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_010"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">FINANCIAL INFORMATION</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_010"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">70</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_011"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 9.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_011"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">THE OFFER AND LISTING</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_011"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">71</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_012"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 10.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_012"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_012"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">72</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_013"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 11.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_013"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_013"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">91</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_014"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 12.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_014"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_014"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    </TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_015"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">PART II</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_015"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_016"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 13.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_016"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_016"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_017"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 14.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_017"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_017"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_018"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 15.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_018"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_018"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_020"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16A.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_020"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_020"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_021"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16B.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_021"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">CODE OF ETHICS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_021"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_022"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16C.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_022"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_022"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_023"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16D.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_023"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_023"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_024"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16E.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_024"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_024"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_025"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16F.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_025"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">CHANGE IN REGISTRANT&rsquo;S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_025"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_026"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16G.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_026"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">CORPORATE GOVERNANCE</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_026"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">92</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_027"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16H.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_027"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_027"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">93</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_028"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16I.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_028"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_028"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">93</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 10%"><A HREF="#a_029"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16J.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 80%"><A HREF="#a_029"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">INSIDER TRADING POLICIES</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 10%"><A HREF="#a_029">93</A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_030"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 16K.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_030"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">CYBERSECURITY</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_030">93</A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_031"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">PART III</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_031"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">93</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_032"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 17.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><A HREF="#a_032"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_032"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">93</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_033"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 18.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD><A HREF="#a_033"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_033"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">93</FONT></A></TD>
    </TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="#a_034"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 19.</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD><A HREF="#a_034"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">EXHIBITS</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_034"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">94</FONT></A></TD>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">This registration statement
contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance.
When used in this registration statement, statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions,
or that include words such as &ldquo;anticipate,&rdquo; &ldquo;believe,&rdquo; &ldquo;expect,&rdquo; &ldquo;intend,&rdquo; &ldquo;estimate,&rdquo;
&ldquo;forecast,&rdquo; &ldquo;project,&rdquo; &ldquo;plan,&rdquo; &ldquo;potential,&rdquo; &ldquo;continue,&rdquo; &ldquo;possible,&rdquo;
&ldquo;likely,&rdquo; &ldquo;may,&rdquo; &ldquo;should,&rdquo; and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the
absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all statements
in this registration statement concerning or relating to estimated and projected earnings, margins, costs, expenses, expenditures, cash
flows, growth rates, future financial results and liquidity are forward-looking statements. In addition, we, through our senior management,
from time to time may make forward-looking public statements concerning our expected future operations and performance and other developments.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Such forward-looking statements
are necessarily estimates based upon current information and various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions,
including without limitation, management&rsquo;s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data
available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because they are inherently subject
to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure
you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition to these assumptions
and matters discussed elsewhere herein, important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
discussed in the forward-looking statements include the following:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our ability to maintain or develop new and existing customer relationships with major crude oil companies and major commodity traders, including our ability to enter into long-term charters for our vessels and those we may acquire in the future;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our future operating and financial results;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our future vessel acquisitions, our business strategy and expected and unexpected capital spending or operating expenses, including any dry-docking, crewing, bunker costs and insurance costs;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our financial condition and liquidity, including our ability to pay amounts that we owe and to obtain financing in the future to fund capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate activities;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">oil tanker industry trends, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our ability to take delivery of, integrate into our fleet, and employ any newbuildings we may acquire or order in the future and the ability of shipyards to deliver vessels on a timely basis;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our dependence on our Parent, Top Ships Inc. and our fleet manager to operate our business;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the aging of our vessels, and those we may acquire in the future, and resultant increases in operation and dry-docking costs;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the ability of our vessels, and any vessels we may acquire in the future, to pass classification inspections and vetting inspections by oil majors and big chemical corporations;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">significant changes in vessel performance, including increased vessel breakdowns;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the creditworthiness of our charterers and the ability of our contract counterparties to fulfill their obligations to us;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our ability to repay outstanding indebtedness, to obtain additional financing and to obtain replacement charters for our vessels, and any vessels we may acquire in the future, in each case, at commercially acceptable rates or at all;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes to governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities and the expected costs thereof;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our ability to maintain the listing of our common shares on the [_____] or another trading market;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our ability to comply with additional costs and risks related to our environmental, social and governance policies;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">potential liability from litigation, including purported class-action litigation;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes in general economic and business conditions;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, political events, including &ldquo;trade wars,&rdquo; piracy, acts by terrorists or other hostilities or conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, the war between Israel and Hamas or the Houthi crisis in and around the Red Sea;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes in production of or demand for oil, either globally or in particular regions;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the strength of world economies and currencies, including fluctuations in charterhire rates and vessel values;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">potential liability from future litigation and potential costs due to our vessel operations, and the operation of any vessels we may acquire in the future, including due to any environmental damage and vessel collisions;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the length and severity of public health threats, epidemics and pandemics, including the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (&ldquo;COVID-19&rdquo;) and various variants that may emerge, and other disease outbreaks and their impact on the demand for seaborne transportation and the condition of the financial markets and governmental responses thereto; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">other factors discussed in &ldquo;Item 3. Key Information&mdash;D. Risk Factors.&rdquo;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Should one or more of the foregoing risks or uncertainties
materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these
forward-looking statements. Consequently, there can be no assurance that actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized
or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, us. Given these uncertainties, prospective
investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this registration
statement are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this registration statement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Any forward-looking statements contained herein are
made only as of the date of this registration statement, and except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation we undertake
no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable laws.
If one or more forward-looking statements are updated, no inference should be drawn that additional updates will be made with respect
to those or other forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all or any
of these factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination
of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>EXPLANATORY NOTE</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>The Spin-Off</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">We are currently a wholly
owned subsidiary of TOP Ships Inc. (the &ldquo;Parent&rdquo;), a public company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall
Islands. It is intended that the Parent will contribute two of its vessel-owning subsidiaries, Athenean Empire Inc. (the &ldquo;Athenean
Rubico Predecessor&rdquo; or &ldquo;Athenean&rdquo;) and Roman Empire Inc. (the &ldquo;Roman Rubico Predecessor&rdquo; or &ldquo;Roman&rdquo;
and, together with the Athenean Rubico Predecessor, the &ldquo;Rubico Predecessor&rdquo;) to us and will distribute all of our issued
and outstanding common shares, par value $0.01 (including the related preferred stock purchase rights), to the Parent&rsquo;s shareholders
and certain warrant holders as described below (the &ldquo;Spin-Off&rdquo;).</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">The Spin-Off will be pro rata
to the holders of the Parent&rsquo;s outstanding common shares and to holders of the Parent&rsquo;s outstanding common stock purchase
warrants on an as-exercised basis to the extent such warrants contain anti-dilution provisions conferring an interest equivalent to the
Spin-Off distribution, so that such holders will maintain the same proportionate interest (on a fully-diluted basis) in each respective
class of shares of the Parent and of us both immediately before and immediately after the Spin-Off. A new series of preferred shares to
be distributed to the holder of the Series D preferred shares of the Parent will be created to mirror the rights of the Series D perpetual
preferred shares of the Parent (the &ldquo;Series D Preferred Shares&rdquo;). The holder of the Series D preferred shares of the Parent
is the Lax Trust, which is an irrevocable trust established for the benefit of certain family members of the President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director of the Parent, Mr. Evangelos Pistiolis. In connection with the Spin-Off, we expect that the Parent will distribute
100,000 Series D Preferred Shares. The Series D Preferred Shares will have similar terms, including voting rights, as the Parent&rsquo;s
Series D preferred shares. As a result, following the Spin-Off, the holders of the Series D Preferred Shares may together be deemed to
beneficially own 94.2% of our total voting power. Please see &ldquo;Item 10.A. Share Capital &ndash; Preferred Stock&rdquo; for a description
of the terms of our preferred shares. The Parent will not distribute the Series D Preferred Shares to its common shareholders in connection
with the Spin-Off.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;Additionally, prior
to the consummation of the Spin-Off, the Parent intends to grant us a right of first offer over one Suezmax crude oil carrier currently
owned by the Parent. Pursuant to this right of first offer, we will have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the identified
vessel in the event and on the terms on which the Parent has determined to sell the vessel.</P>


<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Rubico Inc. (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;)
(previously named Central Tactical Acquisitions Inc.) was incorporated by the Parent under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
on August 11, 2022 to serve as the holding company of the Rubico Predecessor in connection with the Spin-Off. The Parent will contribute
the Rubico Predecessor to us prior to the Spin-Off, and, as the sole shareholder of the Company, intends to distribute all of the Company&rsquo;s
common shares to its common shareholders and warrant holders on a pro rata basis as soon as practicable after the effectiveness of this
registration statement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We expect that 6,114,675 of
our common shares will be distributed in the Spin-Off. The distribution ratio of the Spin-Off distribution of our common shares to the
shareholders and warrant holders of the Parent will depend on the number of common shares of the Parent outstanding, as well as the number
of common shares into which its outstanding common stock purchase warrants are exercisable, on the record date for the
Spin-Off distribution set by the Parent&rsquo;s board of directors. Fractional common shares will not be distributed. Instead, the distribution
agent will aggregate fractional common shares into whole shares, sell such whole shares in the open market at prevailing rates promptly
after our common shares commence trading on the [_____], and distribute the net cash proceeds from the sales pro rata to each holder who
would otherwise have been entitled to receive fractional common shares in the distribution.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under this registration statement
on Form 20-F, the Company is applying to register its common shares under Section&nbsp;12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the &ldquo;Exchange Act&rdquo;). We intend to apply to have our common shares listed on either the NYSE American or the Nasdaq
Capital Market under the ticker symbol &ldquo;RUBI&rdquo;. Upon consummation of the Spin-Off and the successful listing of our common
shares on the [_____], we and the Parent will be independent publicly traded companies with separate boards of directors and management.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The financial statements presented
in this registration statement are carve-out financial statements from the Parent&rsquo;s consolidated historical financial statements.
The carve-out financial statements in this registration statement include audited combined carve-out financial statements of the Rubico
Predecessor as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Unless otherwise indicated
or required by the context in this registration statement, the Company&rsquo;s disclosure assumes that the consummation of the Spin-Off
has occurred. Although we may not acquire the Rubico Predecessor until shortly before the Spin-Off, the operating and other statistical
information with respect to our business is presented as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2023, unless otherwise indicated, as if the Company owned such businesses as of such date.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B><A NAME="a_001"></A>PART I</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white"><I>Unless the context otherwise
requires, as used in this registration statement, the terms &ldquo;Company,&rdquo; &ldquo;we,&rdquo; &ldquo;us,&rdquo; and &ldquo;our&rdquo;
refer to Rubico Inc. and any or all of its subsidiaries, and Rubico refers only to Rubico Inc. and not to its subsidiaries. References
in this registration statement to the &ldquo;Parent&rdquo; refer to Top Ships Inc. References to our &ldquo;Fleet Manager&rdquo; or &ldquo;CSI&rdquo;
are to Central Shipping Inc, a related party of our Parent and us, which performs the day-to-day management of our fleet.</I></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white"><I>We use the term deadweight
tons, or &ldquo;dwt,&rdquo; in describing the size of vessels. Dwt, expressed in metric tons, each of which is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms,
refers to the maximum weight of cargo and supplies that a vessel can carry. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to &ldquo;U.S.
dollars,&rdquo; &ldquo;dollars,&rdquo; &ldquo;U.S. $&rdquo; and &ldquo;$&rdquo; in this registration statement are to the lawful currency
of the United States of America.</I></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_002"></A>IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>A.&emsp;Directors and Senior Management</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt">For information regarding our directors and senior management,
see &ldquo;Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees&mdash;A. Directors and Senior Management.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>B.&emsp;Advisers</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt">Our U.S. and Marshall Islands legal counsel is Watson
Farley &amp; Williams LLP, 120 West 45<SUP>th</SUP> Street, New York, New York 10036.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>C.&emsp;Auditors</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt">Our auditors are Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., Fragoklissias
3a &amp; Granikou Street, Maroussi, Athens 151 25, Greece.</P>


<P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 2.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_003"></A>OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 3.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_004"></A>KEY INFORMATION</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>A.&emsp;[Reserved]</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>B.&emsp;Capitalization and Indebtedness</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">The following table sets forth our capitalization and indebtedness as of
December 31, 2023:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">1.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">on an actual basis; </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">2.</P>
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    <TD>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">on an as adjusted basis to give effect to $2.6 million of scheduled debt repayments under
the AVIC and Huarong SLB facilities paid by the Rubico Predecessor from December 31, 2023 to the date of this registration statement;
and</P>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>3.</TD>
    <TD>on an as further adjusted basis to give effect to our issuance of 6,114,675 common shares, par
    value $0.01 per share and 100,000 Series D Preferred Shares in conjunction with the Spin-Off distribution.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 22.5pt; margin: 0pt 0">Except as set forth above, there have been no significant changes to our
capitalization since December 31, 2023.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold"><P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Based on our audited carve-out financial statements of the Rubico Predecessor: </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except number of shares and per share data)</I></P></TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Actual</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">As Adjusted</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">As Further Adjusted</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Debt:<SUP>(1) (2)</SUP></B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Current portion of long -term debt</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,224</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,224</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,224</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Non-current portion of long -term debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">75,808</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">73,241</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">73,241</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">80,032</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">77,465</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">77,465</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Parent company equity <SUP>(3)</SUP></B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Net parent investment</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">10,628</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">10,628</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Common shares</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">61</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Series D preferred shares</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Additional paid-in capital</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">35,672</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Retained Earnings</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">25,105</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">25,105</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total Parent company equity</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">35,733</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">35,733</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">35,733</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total capitalization</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">115,765</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">113,198</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">113,198</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 4%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">(1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 96%; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our indebtedness (both current and non-current portions), is secured by titles on our vessels and is guaranteed by the Parent.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">(2)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The capitalization table does not take into account any amortization of deferred finance fees incurred after December 31, 2023.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">(3)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">In connection with the Spin-Off, the Parent will contribute the Rubico Predecessor to us as a capital contribution in exchange for 6,114,675 newly issued common shares, par value $0.01 per share, including the related preferred stock purchase rights (and assuming the cancellation of our existing outstanding common shares that are held by the Parent), 100,000 newly issued Series D Preferred Shares, as further described under &ldquo;Explanatory Note&rdquo;, &ldquo;Item 9. The Offer and Listing &ndash; B. Plan of Distribution&rdquo; and &ldquo;Item 10. Additional Information &ndash; A. Share Capital.&rdquo;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"><B>Pro Forma Earnings per Common Share</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The following table sets forth our pro forma earnings per common share
for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, giving effect to the issuance of 6,114,675 common shares in connection with the Spin-Off,
par value $0.01 per share, as if such shares were issued at the beginning of the applicable period.</P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="11" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Year ended December 31,</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except number of shares and per share data)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Net income</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">6,631</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Pro-Forma weighted average number of common shares outstanding</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,114,675</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,114,675</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,114,675</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Pro forma earnings per common share, basic and diluted</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">1.28</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">1.74</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">1.08</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>C.&emsp;Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>D.&emsp;Risk Factors</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">Some of the following risks relate principally to the
industry in which we operate and others relate to our business in general or our common stock. If any of the following risks occur, our
business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially adversely affected and the trading price of our securities
could decline.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Summary of Risk Factors </B>&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">Below is a summary of the principal factors that make
an investment in our common stock speculative or risky. This summary does not address all of the risks that we face. Additional discussion
of the risks summarized in this risk factor summary, and other risks that we face, can be found below under the headings &ldquo;Risks
Relating to Our Industry,&rdquo; &ldquo;Risks Relating to Our Company&rdquo;, &ldquo;Risks Relating to Our Common Shares&rdquo; and &ldquo;Risks
Relating to the Spin-Off&rdquo; should be carefully considered, together with other information in this Registration Statement on Form
20-F, before making an investment decision regarding our common stock.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The international tanker industry has historically been both cyclical and volatile.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The current state of the world financial market and current economic conditions could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our financial results may be adversely affected by the outbreak of COVID-19, other pandemic or epidemic diseases and the related governmental responses thereto.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Volatility of SOFR and potential changes of the use of SOFR as a benchmark could affect our profitability, earnings, and cash flow.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We are subject to complex laws and regulations, including environmental regulations that can adversely affect the cost, manner or feasibility of doing business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We are subject to international safety regulations and requirements imposed by classification societies and the failure to comply with these regulations may subject us to increased liability, may adversely affect our insurance coverage and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Climate change and greenhouse gas restrictions may adversely impact our operations and markets.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Increasing growth of electric vehicles and renewable fuels could lead to a decrease in trading and the movement of crude oil and petroleum products worldwide.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, may suffer damage due to the inherent operational risks of the tanker industry and we may experience unexpected dry-docking costs, which may adversely affect our business and financial condition.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The market value of our vessels, and those we may acquire in the future, may fluctuate significantly, which could cause us to incur losses if we decide to sell them following a decline in their market values or we may be required to write down their carrying value, which will adversely affect our earnings.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">An over-supply of tanker capacity may lead to reductions in charter hire rates and profitability.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">If our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, call on ports located in countries or territories that are the subject of sanctions or embargoes imposed by the U.S. government or other governmental authorities, it could lead to monetary fines or adversely affect our business, reputation and the market for our common shares.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Political instability, terrorist or other attacks, war, international hostilities and public health threats can affect the tanker industry, which may adversely affect our business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The UK&rsquo;s withdrawal from the European Union may have a negative effect on global economic conditions, financial markets and our business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels could adversely affect our business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Increased inspection procedures and tighter import and export controls could increase costs and disrupt our business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We rely on our information systems to conduct our business, and failure to protect these systems against security breaches could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Additionally, if these systems fail or become unavailable for any significant period of time, our business could be harmed.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our financing arrangements contain restrictive covenants that may limit our liquidity and corporate activities, which could limit our operational flexibility and have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Servicing current and future debt, (including SLBs) will limit funds available for other purposes and could impair our ability to react to changes in our business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our Parent and certain of our Parent&rsquo;s executive officers have been subject to litigation in the past and we may be subject to similar or other litigation in the future.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our current fleet consists of two Suezmax tanker vessels. Any limitation in the availability or operation of our vessels could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We expect to be dependent on a limited number of customers for a large part of our revenues, and failure of such counterparties to meet their obligations could cause us to suffer losses or negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">If we fail to manage our planned growth properly, we may not be able to successfully expand our market share.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our flexible acquisition strategy entails certain risks and uncertainties associated with our opportunistic entry into ownership of a new class of vessels, and we cannot assure you that we will complete any such acquisition or manage such risks successfully.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A limited number of financial institutions hold our cash and their failure may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Delays or defaults by the shipyards in the construction of any newbuildings could increase our expenses and diminish our net income and cash flows.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our ability to obtain additional debt financing may be dependent on our ability to charter our vessels, or those that we may acquire in the future, the performance of our charters and the creditworthiness of our charterers.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The industry for the operation of tanker vessels and the transportation of oil is highly competitive and we may not be able to compete for charters with new entrants or established companies with greater resources.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may be unable to attract and retain key management personnel and other employees in the international tanker shipping industry, which may negatively impact the effectiveness of our management and our results of operations.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">If labor interruptions are not resolved in a timely manner, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and available cash.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">If we expand our business, we will need to improve our operations and financial systems and staff; if we cannot improve these systems or recruit suitable employees, our performance may be adversely affected.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A drop in spot charter rates may provide an incentive for some charterers to default on their charters, which could affect our cash flow and financial condition.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">An increase in operating costs could decrease earnings and available cash.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Rising fuel prices may adversely affect our profits.</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Inflation could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The aging of our vessels', or the vessels may acquire, may result in increased operating costs in the future, which could adversely affect our earnings.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Unless we set aside reserves or are able to borrow funds for vessel replacement, our revenue will decline at the end of a vessel&rsquo;s useful life, which would adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Purchasing and operating secondhand vessels may result in increased operating costs and vessels off-hire, which could adversely affect our earnings.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may not have adequate insurance to compensate us if we lose any vessels that we acquire.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may be subject to increased premium payments, or calls, as we obtain some of our insurance through protection and indemnity associations.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Increasing regulation as well as scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, lenders and other market participants with respect to our Environmental, Social and Governance (&ldquo;ESG&rdquo;) policies may impose additional costs on us or expose us to additional risks.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A shift in consumer demand from crude oil towards other energy sources or changes to trade patterns for crude oil and refined petroleum products may have a material adverse effect on our business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; width: 48px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Technological innovation and quality and efficiency requirements from our customers could reduce our charter hire income and the value of our vessels, or those vessels that we may acquire in the future.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; width: 48px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, or the FCPA, could result in fines, criminal penalties, and an adverse effect on our business.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The smuggling of drugs or other contraband onto our vessels, or vessels we acquire may lead to governmental claims against us.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Maritime claimants could arrest our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, which could interrupt our cash flow.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Governments could requisition our vessels, or vessels we acquire during a period of war or emergency, resulting in loss of earnings.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">U.S. federal tax authorities could treat us as a &ldquo;passive foreign investment company,&rdquo;&nbsp;which could have adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. shareholders.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our U.S. source income, which would reduce our earnings.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We plan to take the position that the Spin-Off will not qualify for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We are a &ldquo;foreign private issuer,&rdquo;&nbsp;which could make our common shares less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Changing laws and evolving reporting requirements could have an adverse
    effect on our business.</P>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">There is no existing market for our common shares, and a trading market that will provide you with adequate liquidity may not develop. The price of our common shares may fluctuate significantly when and if trading in our common shares begins. Further, there is no guarantee of a continuing public market to resell our common shares.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The market price of our common shares may in the future be subject to fluctuations. </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may rely in part on equity issuances, which will not require shareholder approval, to fund our growth, and such equity issuances which could dilute your ownership interests and may depress the market price of our common shares.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A possible &ldquo;short squeeze&rdquo; due to a sudden increase in demand of our common stock that largely exceeds supply may lead to further price volatility in our common shares.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">As a newly incorporated company, we may not have the surplus or net profits required by law to pay dividends. The declaration and payment of dividends will always be subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on a number of factors. Our board of directors may not declare dividends in the future.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our significant shareholder has significant influence over us, and a trust established for the benefit of his family may be deemed to beneficially own, directly or indirectly, 100% of our Series D Preferred Shares, and thereby to control the outcome of matters on which our shareholders are entitled to vote.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Anti-takeover provisions in our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws could make it difficult for our shareholders to replace or remove our current board of directors or could have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a merger or acquisition, which could adversely affect the market price of our common shares.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We are an &ldquo;emerging growth company&rdquo; and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our Common Stock less attractive to investors.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We are incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which does not have a well-developed body of corporate law and as a result, shareholders may have fewer rights and protections under Marshall Islands law than under a typical jurisdiction in the United States.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">As a Marshall Islands corporation with principal executive offices in Greece and subsidiaries in the Marshall Islands and other offshore jurisdictions, our operations may be subject to economic substance requirements.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">It may not be possible for investors to serve process on or enforce U.S. judgments against us.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our amended and restated articles of incorporation include forum selection provisions for certain disputes between us and our shareholders, which could limit our shareholders&rsquo;&nbsp;ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">We may not achieve the intended benefits of having forum selection provisions
    if they are found to be unenforceable.</P>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"></P></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We are dependent on our Fleet Manager, an affiliate of our significant shareholder, to perform the day-to-day management of our fleet.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our Fleet Manager is a privately held company and there may be limited or no publicly available information about it.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our Fleet Manager may have conflicts of interest between us and its other clients.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the Spin-Off.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may be unable to make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate as a publicly traded company, and we may experience increased costs after the Spin-Off.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We have no operating history as a publicly traded company, and our historical financial information is not necessarily representative of the results we would have achieved as a publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We may not be able to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed on acceptable terms.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The international tanker
industry has historically been both cyclical and volatile.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The international tanker industry
in which we operate is cyclical, with attendant volatility in charter hire rates, vessel values and industry profitability. For tanker
vessels, the degree of charter rate volatility has varied widely. The Baltic Dirty Tanker Index, or the BDTI, a U.S. dollar daily average
of charter rates issued by the Baltic Exchange that takes into account input from brokers around the world regarding crude oil fixtures
for various routes and oil tanker vessel sizes, has been volatile. In 2023, the BDTI reached a high of 1,648 and a low of 713. Although
the BDTI was 1,036 as of July 25, 2024, there can be no assurance that the crude oil charter market will continue to increase, and the
market could again decline. Recent heightened volatility in charter prices has resulted primarily from the war in Ukraine and sanctions
on Russian exports of crude oil and petroleum products, and there is great uncertainty about the future impact of those events. More recently,
the war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in increased tensions in the Middle East region, including missile attacks by the Houthis
on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Such circumstances have had and could in the future result in adverse consequences for the
tanker industry. In general, volatility in charter rates depends, among other factors, on (i) supply and demand for tankers, (ii) the
demand for crude oil and petroleum products, (iii) the inventories of crude oil and petroleum products in the United States and in other
industrialized nations, (iv) oil refining volumes, (v) oil prices, and (vi) any restrictions on crude oil production imposed by the Organization
of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, and non-OPEC oil producing countries.&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Currently, both of our vessels
are employed on time charters. However, changes in spot rates and time charter rates can affect the revenues we receive from operations&nbsp;in
the event our charterers default or seek to renegotiate the charter hire, as well as the value of our vessels, or vessels we acquire,
even if our vessels are employed under long-term time charters. Our ability to re-charter our vessels, or vessels we acquire on the expiration
or termination of their time or bareboat charters and the charter rates payable under any renewal or replacement charters will depend
upon, among other things, economic conditions in the tanker markets and several other factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee
that any renewal or replacement charters we enter into will be sufficient to allow us to operate our vessels profitably. If we are not
able to obtain new contracts in direct continuation with existing charters or for newly acquired vessels, or if new contracts are entered
into at charter rates substantially below the existing charter rates or on terms otherwise less favorable compared to existing contracts
terms, our revenues and profitability could be adversely affected and we may not be able to comply with the financial covenants in our
financing arrangements. A decline in charter hire rates will also likely cause the value of our vessels, or vessels we acquire to decline
which could lead us to record impairment adjustments to the carrying values of our fleet.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Fluctuations in charter rates
and vessel values result from changes in the supply and demand for vessels and changes in the supply and demand for oil. Factors affecting
the supply and demand for our vessels, or vessels we acquire are outside of our control and are unpredictable. The nature, timing, direction
and degree of changes in the tanker industry conditions are also unpredictable.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Factors that influence demand
for tanker vessel capacity include:</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">supply and demand for oil carried;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes in oil production;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">oil prices;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the distance over which oil is moved by sea;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">any restrictions on crude oil production imposed by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, and non-OPEC oil producing countries;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">global and regional economic and political conditions, including &ldquo;trade wars&rdquo;&nbsp;and developments in international trade, national oil reserves policies, fluctuations in industrial and agricultural production, armed conflicts and work stoppages;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">increases in the production of oil in areas linked by pipelines to consuming areas, the extension of existing, or the development of new pipeline systems in markets we may serve, or the conversion of existing non-oil pipelines to oil pipelines in those markets;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">worldwide and regional availability of refining capacity and inventories;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">environmental and other legal and regulatory developments;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">economic slowdowns caused by public health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants and efforts throughout the world to contain their spread, or inflationary pressures and related governmental responses thereto;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">currency exchange rates;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">weather, natural disasters and other acts of God;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">increased use of renewable and alternative sources of energy; </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">competition from alternative sources of energy, other shipping companies and other modes of transportation; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">international sanctions, embargoes, import and export restrictions, nationalizations, piracy and wars or other conflicts, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, the war between Israel and Hamas or the Houthi crisis in and around the Red Sea.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The factors that influence
the supply of tanker capacity include:</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the number of newbuilding deliveries;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">current and expected newbuilding orders for vessels;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the scrapping rate of older vessels;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the availability of financing for new or secondhand tankers;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the price of steel;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">speed of vessel operation;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">vessel freight rates, which are affected by factors that may affect the rate of newbuilding, swapping and laying up of vessels;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the price of steel and vessel equipment;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">technological advances in the design, capacity propulsion technology, and fuel consumption efficiency of vessels;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">potential conversion of vessels for alternative use;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes in environmental and other regulations that may limit the useful lives of vessels;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">port or canal congestion;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">national or international regulations that may effectively cause reductions in the carrying capacity of vessels or early obsolescence of tonnage;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">environmental concerns and regulations, including ballast water management, low sulfur fuel consumption regulations, and reductions in CO2 emissions;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the number of vessels that are out of service at a given time, namely those that are laid-up, drydocked, awaiting repairs or otherwise not available for hire, including those that are in drydock for the purpose of installing exhaust gas cleaning systems, known as scrubbers; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes in global petroleum.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The factors affecting the
supply and demand for tankers have been volatile and are outside of our control, and the nature, timing and degree of changes in industry
conditions are unpredictable. Market conditions have been volatile in recent years and continued volatility may reduce demand for transportation
of oil over longer distances and increase the supply of tankers, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
results of operations, cash flows, ability to pay dividends and existing contractual obligations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The current state of
the world financial market and current economic conditions could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial
condition and cash flows.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Various macroeconomic factors,
including rising inflation, higher interest rates, global supply chain constraints, and the effects of overall economic conditions and
uncertainties such as those resulting from the current and future conditions in the global financial markets, could adversely affect our
results of operations and financial condition and ability to pay dividends. Inflation and rising interest rates may negatively impact
us by increasing our operating costs and our cost of borrowing. Interest rates, the liquidity of the credit markets and the volatility
of the capital markets could also affect the operation of our business and our ability to raise capital on favorable terms, or at all.
Adverse economic conditions also affect demand for goods and oil. Reduced demand for these or other products could result in significant
decreases in rates we obtain for chartering our vessels. In addition, the cost for crew members, oils and bunkers, and other supplies
may increase. Furthermore, we may experience losses on our holdings of cash and investments due to failures of financial institutions
and other parties. Difficult economic conditions may also result in a higher rate of losses on our accounts receivable due to credit defaults.
As a result, downturns in the worldwide economy could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial
condition, and ability to pay dividends.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The world economy continues to face a number of challenges,
including the war between Ukraine and Russia and between Israel and Hamas, tensions in and around the Red Sea or Russia and NATO tensions,
China and Taiwan disputes, United States and China trade relations, instability between Iran and the West, hostilities between the United
States and North Korea, political unrest and conflict in the Middle East, the South China Sea region, and other geographic countries and
areas, terrorist or other attacks (including threats thereof) around the world, war (or threatened war) or international hostilities,
and epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19 and its variants, and banking crises or failures, such as the recent Silicon Valley Bank,
Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank failures. See also &ldquo;&mdash;Our financial results may be adversely affected by the outbreak
epidemic and pandemic diseases, including COVID-19, and the related governmental responses thereto.&rdquo; In addition, the continuing
war in Ukraine, the length and breadth of which remains highly unpredictable, has led to increased economic uncertainty amidst fears of
a more generalized military conflict or significant inflationary pressures, due to the increases in fuel and grain prices following the
sanctions imposed on Russia. Furthermore, it is difficult to predict the intensity and duration of the war between Israel and Hamas or
the Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in and around the Red Sea and their impact on the world economy is uncertain. If such conditions
are sustained, the longer-term net impact on our business would be difficult to predict with any degree of accuracy. Such events may have
unpredictable consequences and contribute to instability in the global economy or cause a decrease in worldwide demand for certain goods
and, thus, shipping.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In Europe, concerns regarding
the possibility of sovereign debt defaults by European Union, or EU, member countries, although generally alleviated, have in the past
disrupted financial markets throughout the world, and may lead to weaker consumer demand in the European Union, the U.S. and other parts
of the world. The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union, or Brexit, further increases the risk of additional trade protectionism.
Brexit, or similar events in other jurisdictions, could impact global markets, including foreign exchange and securities markets; any
resulting changes in currency exchange rates, tariffs, treaties and other regulatory matters could in turn adversely impact our business,
operating results, cash flows and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, the recent economic
slowdown in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in China, may exacerbate the effect of the weak economic trends in the rest of the world.
Before the global economic financial crisis that began in 2008, China had one of the world&rsquo;s fastest growing economies in terms
of gross domestic product, or GDP, which had a significant impact on shipping demand. China&rsquo;s GDP growth rate for the year ended
December 31, 2022, was approximately 3.0%, one of its lowest rates in 50 years, thought to be mainly caused by the country&rsquo;s zero-COVID
policy and strict lockdowns. For the year ended December 31, 2023, China reported that its GDP growth rate recovered to 5.2%, but the
economy continues to be weighed down by the ongoing crisis in the property market. It is possible that China and other countries in the
Asia Pacific region will continue to experience volatile, slowed or even negative economic growth in the near future. Changes in the economic
conditions of China, and changes in laws or policies adopted by its government or the implementation of these laws and policies by local
authorities, including with regards to tax matters and environmental concerns (such as achieving carbon neutrality), could affect vessels
that are either chartered to Chinese customers or that call to Chinese ports, vessels that undergo drydocking at Chinese shipyards and
Chinese financial institutions that are generally active in ship financing, and could have a material adverse effect on our business,
operating results, cash flows and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Furthermore, governments may turn to trade barriers
to protect their domestic industries against foreign imports, thereby depressing shipping demand. There is significant uncertainty about
the future relationship between the United States, China, and other exporting countries, including with respect to trade policies, treaties,
government regulations, and tariffs. Protectionist developments, or the perception that they may occur, may have a material adverse effect
on global economic conditions, and may significantly reduce global trade.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Moreover, increasing trade
protectionism may cause an increase in (i) the cost of goods exported from regions globally, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region,
(ii) the length of time required to transport goods and (iii) the risks associated with exporting goods. Such increases may further reduce
the quantity of goods to be shipped, shipping time schedules, voyage costs and other associated costs, which could have an adverse impact
on our charterers&rsquo; business, operating results and financial condition and could thereby affect their ability to make timely charter
hire payments to us and to employ our vessels. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows
and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in">Credit markets in the United States and Europe have in the past experienced
significant contraction, deleveraging and reduced liquidity, and there is a risk that the U.S. federal government and state governments
and European authorities may continue to implement a broad variety of governmental action and/or introduce new financial market regulations.
Global financial markets and economic conditions have been, and continue to be, volatile and we face risks associated with the trends
in the global economy, such as changes in interest rates, instability in the banking and securities markets around the world, the risk
of sovereign defaults, and reduced levels of growth, among other factors. Major market disruptions and the current adverse changes in
market conditions and regulatory climate worldwide may adversely affect our business, results or operations or impair our ability to borrow
under any future financial arrangements we may enter into contemplating borrowing from the public and/or private equity and debt markets.
Many lenders have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, refused to refinance existing debt at all or on terms similar
to current debt and reduced (or in some cases ceased to provide) funding to borrowers and other market participants, including equity
and debt investors and, in some cases, have been unwilling to provide financing on attractive terms or even at all. Due to these factors,
we cannot be certain that financing will be available if needed and to the extent required, on acceptable terms or at all. In the absence
of available financing or financing in favorable terms, we may be unable to complete vessel acquisitions, take advantage of business opportunities
or respond to competitive pressures.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Our financial results may be adversely affected by the outbreak epidemic
and pandemic diseases, including COVID-19, and the related governmental responses thereto.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Global public health threats,
such as the COVID-19 outbreak, influenza and other highly communicable diseases or viruses, outbreaks which have from time to time occurred
in various parts of the world in which we operate, including China, could disrupt global financial markets and economic conditions and
adversely impact our operations, the timing of completion of any   future newbuilding projects, as well as the operations
of our customers.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">For example, the outbreak
of COVID-19 caused severe global disruptions, with governments in affected countries imposing travel bans, quarantines and other emergency
public health measures. Companies have also taken precautions, such as requiring employees to work remotely, imposing travel restrictions
and temporarily closing businesses. Although the incidence and severity of COVID-19 and its variants have diminished over time, similar
restrictions, and future prevention and mitigation measures against outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic diseases, are likely to have an
adverse impact on global economic conditions, which could materially and adversely affect our future operations. As a result of such measures,
our vessels may not be able to call on, or disembark from ports located in regions affected by the outbreak. In addition, we may experience
severe operational disruptions and delays, unavailability of normal port infrastructure and services including limited access to equipment,
critical goods and personnel, disruptions to crew changes, quarantine of ships and/or crew, counterparty solidity, closure of ports and
custom offices, as well as disruptions in the supply chain and industrial production, which may lead to reduced cargo demand, among other
potential consequences attendant to epidemic and pandemic diseases.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The extent to which our business, operating results,
cash flows, financial condition, financings, value of our vessels or vessels we may acquire and ability to pay dividends may be negatively
affected by a resurgence of COVID-19 or future pandemics, epidemics or other outbreaks of infectious diseases is highly uncertain and
will depend on numerous evolving factors that we cannot predict, including, but not limited to (i) the duration and severity of the infectious
disease outbreak; (ii) the imposition of restrictive measures to combat the outbreak and slow disease transmission; (iii) the introduction
of financial support measures to reduce the impact of the outbreak on the economy; (iv) shortages or reductions in the supply of essential
goods, services or labor; and (v) fluctuations in general economic or financial conditions tied to the outbreak, such as a sharp increase
in interest rates or reduction in the availability of credit. We cannot predict the effect that an outbreak of a new COVID-19 variant
or strain, or any future infectious disease outbreak, pandemic or epidemic may have on our business, operating results, cash flows and
financial condition, which could be material and adverse.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white"><B><I>Volatility of SOFR and potential changes
of the use of SOFR as a benchmark could affect our profitability, earnings, and cash flow.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">The calculation of interest
in most financing agreements in our industry has been historically based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (&ldquo;LIBOR&rdquo;). LIBOR
has been the subject of recent national, international and other regulatory guidance and proposals for reform. In particular, the publication
of U.S. Dollar LIBOR for the one-week and two-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR tenors ceased on December 31, 2021 and the publication of all other
U.S. Dollar LIBOR tenors ceased on June 30, 2023 (with only a synthetic version of one, three, and six-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR remaining
in place for legacy contracts until September 30, 2024).</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">In response thereto, the Alternative
Reference Rate Committee, a committee convened by the Federal Reserve that includes major market participants, has proposed the Secured
Overnight Financing Rate, or &ldquo;SOFR,&rdquo; as an alternative rate to replace U.S. Dollar LIBOR. While our financing agreements previously
used LIBOR, including during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in 2023 we amended our financing agreements to transition
from LIBOR to SOFR in line with current market practice. As a result, none of our financing arrangements currently utilizes LIBOR. An
increase in SOFR, including as a result of the interest rate increases effected by the United States Federal Reserve and the United States
Federal Reserve&rsquo;s recent hike of U.S. interest rates in response to rising inflation, would affect the amount of interest payable
under our existing financing agreements, which, in turn, could have an adverse effect on our profitability, earnings, cash flow and ability
to pay dividend. Furthermore, as a secured rate backed by government securities, SOFR may be less likely to correlate with the funding
costs of financial institutions. As a result, parties may seek to adjust spreads relative to SOFR in underlying contractual arrangements.
Therefore, the use of SOFR-based rates may result in interest rates and/or payments that are higher or lower than the rates and payments
that were expected when interest was based on LIBOR. If SOFR performs differently than expected or if our lenders insist on a different
reference rate to replace SOFR, that could increase our borrowing costs (and administrative costs to reflect the transaction), which would
have an adverse effect on our profitability, earnings, and cash flows. Alternative reference rates may behave in a similar manner or have
other disadvantages or advantages in relation to our future indebtedness and the transition to SOFR or other alternative reference rates
in the future could have a material adverse effect on us.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">In order to manage any future exposure to interest
rate fluctuations, we may from time-to-time use interest rate derivatives to effectively fix any floating rate debt obligations. No assurance
can, however, be given that the use of these derivative instruments, if any, may effectively protect us from adverse interest rate movements.
The use of interest rate derivatives may affect our results through mark to market valuation of these derivatives. Also, adverse movements
in interest rate derivatives may require us to post cash as collateral, which may impact our free cash position, and have the potential
to cause us to breach covenants in our financing agreements that require maintenance of certain financial positions and ratios.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We are subject to complex
laws and regulations, including environmental regulations that can adversely affect the cost, manner or feasibility of doing business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our operations are subject
to numerous laws and regulations in the form of international conventions and treaties, national, state and local laws and national and
international regulations in force in the jurisdictions in which our vessels, or vessels we acquire will operate or are registered, which
can significantly affect the operation of our vessels, or vessels we acquire. These regulations include, but are not limited to the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 1973, as from time to time amended and generally referred to as MARPOL, including
the designation of Emission Control Areas, or ECAs, thereunder, the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966, the International
Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969, generally referred to as CLC, the International Convention on Civil Liability
for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, or Bunker Convention, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, or SOLAS, the
International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, or ISM Code, the International Convention
for the Control and Management of Ships&rsquo; Ballast Water and Sediments, or the BWM Convention, the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990,
or OPA, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or CERCLA, the U.S. Clean Water Act, the U.S. Clean
Air Act, the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, or the MTSA, and European
Union regulations. Compliance with such laws, regulations and standards, where applicable, may require installation of costly equipment
or operational changes and may affect the resale value or useful lives of our vessels, or vessels we acquire. We may also incur additional
costs in order to comply with other existing and future regulatory obligations, including, but not limited to, costs relating to air emissions,
the management of ballast waters, maintenance and inspection, development and implementation of emergency procedures and insurance coverage
or other financial assurance of our ability to address pollution incidents. These costs could have a material adverse effect on our business,
results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. A failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in administrative
and civil penalties, criminal sanctions or the suspension or termination of our operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Environmental laws often impose
strict liability for remediation of spills and releases of oil and hazardous substances, which could subject us to liability without regard
to whether we were negligent or at fault. Under OPA, for example, owners, operators and bareboat charterers are jointly and severally
strictly liable for the discharge of oil within the 200-mile exclusive economic zone around the United States. Events such as the 2010
explosion of the&nbsp;<I>Deepwater Horizon</I>&nbsp;and the subsequent release of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, or other events, may result
in further regulation of the shipping industry, and modifications to statutory liability schemes, which could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. An oil spill could result in significant liability,
including fines, penalties and criminal liability and remediation costs for natural resource damages under other federal, state and local
laws, as well as third-party damages. We are required to satisfy insurance and financial responsibility requirements for potential oil
(including marine fuel) spills and other pollution incidents. Although insurance covers certain environmental risks, there can be no assurance
that such insurance will be sufficient to cover all such risks or that any claims will not have a material adverse effect on our business,
results of operations, cash flows and financial condition and our ability to pay dividends, if any, in the future.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We are subject to international
safety regulations and requirements imposed by classification societies and the failure to comply with these regulations may subject us
to increased liability, may adversely affect our insurance coverage and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain
ports.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The operation of our vessels,
or vessels we acquire is affected by the requirements set forth in the United Nations&rsquo; International Maritime Organization&rsquo;s
International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention, or ISM Code. The ISM Code requires ship owners,
ship managers and bareboat charterers to develop and maintain an extensive &ldquo;Safety Management System&rdquo; that includes the adoption
of a safety and environmental protection policy setting forth instructions and procedures for safe operation and describing procedures
for dealing with emergencies. We expect that any vessels that we acquire in the future will be ISM Code-certified when delivered to us.
The failure of a shipowner or bareboat charterer to comply with the ISM Code may subject it to increased liability, may invalidate existing
insurance or decrease available insurance coverage for the affected vessels and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in,
certain ports, including United States and European Union ports.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, the hull and
machinery of every commercial vessel must be classed by a classification society authorized by its country of registry. The classification
society certifies that a vessel is safe and seaworthy in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry
of the vessel and the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. If a vessel does not maintain its class and/or fails any annual
survey, intermediate survey or special survey, the vessel will be unable to trade between ports and will be unemployable, which will negatively
impact our revenues and results from operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Climate change and greenhouse gas restrictions
may adversely impact our operations and markets.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Due to concern over the risk
of climate change, a number of countries and the IMO have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, regulatory frameworks to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. These regulatory measures may include, among others, adoption of capand-trade regimes, carbon taxes, taxonomy
of &lsquo;green&rsquo; economic activities, increased efficiency standards and incentives or mandates for renewable energy. Since January
1, 2020, IMO regulations have required vessels to comply with a global cap on the sulfur in fuel oil used on board of 0.5%, down from
the previous cap of 3.5%. Additionally, in April 2018, nations at the MEPC 72 adopted an initial strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
from ships. In July 2023, the IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, which identifies a number of
levels of ambition, including (1) decreasing the carbon intensity from ships through the implementation of further phases of EEDI for
new ships; (2) reducing carbon dioxide emissions per transport work, as an average across international shipping, by at least 40% by 2030,
and (3) pursuing net-zero GHG emission by or around 2050. MEPC 81, in March 2024, agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline
of an &lsquo;IMO net-zero framework&rsquo; for cutting GHG emissions from international shipping, which lists regulations under MARPOL
to be adopted or amended to allow a new global pricing mechanism for maritime GHG emissions. This may include economic mechanisms to incentivize
the transition to net-zero.&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Since January 1, 2020, ships
have to either remove sulfur from emissions or buy fuel with low sulfur content, which may lead to increased costs and supplementary investments
for ship owners. The interpretation of &ldquo;fuel oil used on board&rdquo; includes use in main engine, auxiliary engines and boilers.
Shipowners may comply with this regulation by (i) using 0.5% sulfur fuels on board, which are available around the world but at a higher
cost; (ii) installing scrubbers for cleaning of the exhaust gas; or (iii) by retrofitting vessels to be powered by liquefied natural gas,
which may not be a viable option due to the lack of supply network and high costs involved in this process. While currently both our vessels
have scrubbers installed, costs of compliance with these regulatory changes for any non-scrubber vessels we may acquire may be significant
and may have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Additional greenhouse regulations
may result in increased implementation and compliance costs and expenses, such as:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 41.25pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 30.75pt">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><I>IMO Data Collection System (DCS)</I>: in October 2016, at MEPC 70, the IMO adopted a mandatory data
collection system, or the IMO DCS, which requires vessels above 5,000 gross tons to report consumption data for fuel oil, hours under
way and distance travelled. This IMO DCS covers any maritime activity carried out by ships, including dredging, pipeline laying, and offshore
installations. Data is reported annually to the flag state, which issues to the vessel a statement of compliance.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 41.25pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 30.75pt">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><I>Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI</I>: MEPC 79 adopted amendments to MARPOL, Annex VI regarding reporting
requirements in connection with the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index, or EEXI, and carbon intensity indicator,
or CII, framework, which amendments became effective on May 1, 2024. Beginning in January 2023, Annex VI requires EEXI
and CII certification. The first annual reporting was to be completed in 2023, with initial ratings given in 2024.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 41.25pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 30.75pt">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><I>Net zero greenhouse emissions in the EU by 2050</I>: in 2021, the EU adopted a European Climate Law
(Regulation (EU) 2021/1119), establishing the aim of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 2050, with an intermediate
target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. In July 2021, the European Commission launched
the &ldquo;Fit for 55&rdquo; to support the climate policy agenda. As of January 2019, large ships calling at EU ports have been required
to collect and publish data on carbon dioxide emissions and other information.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 41.25pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 30.75pt">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><I>Maritime emissions trading scheme in force on January 1, 2024</I>: the maritime emissions trading scheme,
or ETS, is to apply gradually over the period from 2024 to 2026. 40% of allowances would have to be surrendered in 2025 for the year 2024;
70% of allowances would have to be surrendered in 2026 for the year 2025; and 100% of allowances would have to be surrendered in 2027
for the year 2026. Compliance is to be on a companywide (rather than per ship) basis and &ldquo;shipping company&rdquo; is defined widely
to capture both the ship owner and any contractually appointed commercial operator/ship manager/bareboat charterer who not only assume
full compliance for ETS but also under the ISM Code. If the latter contractual arrangement is entered into this needs to be reflected
in a certified mandate signed by both parties and presented to the administrator of the scheme. The cap under the ETS would be set by
taking into account EU MRV system emissions data for the years 2018 and 2019, adjusted, from year 2021 and is to capture 100% of the emissions
from intra-EU maritime voyages; 100% of emissions from ships at berth in EU ports and 50% of emissions from voyages which start or end
at EU ports (but the other destination is outside the EU). Furthermore, the newly passed EU Emissions Trading Directive 2023/959/EC makes
clear that all maritime allowances would be auctioned and there will be no free allocation. 78.4 million emissions allowances are to be
allocated specifically to maritime. New systems, personnel, data management systems, costs recovery mechanisms, revised service agreement
terms and emissions reporting procedures will have to be put in place to prepare for and manage the administrative aspect of ETS compliance.
The cost of compliance, and of our future EU emissions and costs to purchase an allowance for emissions (if we must purchase in order
to comply) are unknown and difficult to predict, and are based on a number of factors, including the size of our fleet, our trips within
and to and from the EU, and the prevailing cost of allowances.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, although the
emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping currently are not subject to the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change, which required adopting countries to implement national programs to reduce emissions of certain gases, or
the Paris Agreement (discussed further below), a new treaty may be adopted in the future that includes restrictions on shipping emissions.
Compliance with changes in laws, regulations and obligations relating to climate change affects the propulsion options in subsequent vessel
designs and could increase our costs related to acquiring new vessels, operating and maintaining our existing vessels and require us to
install new emission controls, acquire allowances or pay taxes related to our greenhouse gas emissions or administer and manage a greenhouse
gas emissions program. Revenue generation and strategic growth opportunities may also be adversely affected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Adverse effects upon the oil
and gas industry relating to climate change, including growing public concern about the environmental impact of climate change, may also
adversely affect demand for our services. For example, increased regulation of greenhouse gases or other concerns relating to climate
change may reduce the demand for oil and gas in the future or create greater incentives for use of alternative energy sources. In addition,
the physical effects of climate change, including changes in weather patterns, extreme weather events, rising sea levels, scarcity of
water resources, may negatively impact our operations. Any long-term material adverse effect on the oil and gas industry could have a
significant financial and operational adverse impact on our business that we cannot predict with certainty at this time.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Increasing growth of electric vehicles and
renewable fuels could lead to a decrease in trading and the movement of crude oil and petroleum products worldwide.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The IEA noted in its Global
EV Outlook 2023 that total electric cars sold annually worldwide grew from about 120,000 in 2012 to more than 10 million in 2022, bringing
the total number of electric cars to approximately 26 million, more than five times the number from 2018. Electric car sales in the first
quarter of 2023 were 2.3 million, up 25% from the same quarter of 2022. This was driven mainly by government subsidies and policy initiatives,
such as the phasing-out of internal combustion engines and vehicle electrification targets, combined with high oil prices in 2022 that
further motivated prospective buyers. IEA forecasts are for electric vehicles (&ldquo;EVs&rdquo;) to grow from 17 million in 2021 to 240
million by 2030, which the IEA forecasts would reduce worldwide demand for oil products by 5 million barrels per day in 2030. IEA estimates
that EV operations in 2019 avoided the consumption of almost 0.7 million barrels per day of oil products. According to the World Economic
Forum, there were about 1.1&nbsp;billion cars registered in 2015 and there will be about 2&nbsp;billion cars registered by 2040.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">According to the IEA and EIA,
U.S. biodiesel production increased rapidly from 32,000 barrels per day in 2009 to 106,000 barrels per day in 2022, a growth of about
231%. During the same period, diesel production from U.S. refineries grew from an average of 4.0&nbsp;million barrels per day in 2009
to 4.8 million barrels per day in 2022, a growth of about 20%. A growth in EVs or a slowdown in imports or exports of crude or petroleum
products worldwide may result in decreased demand for our vessels and lower charter rates, which could have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and ability to make cash distributions.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our vessels, or vessels
we may acquire, may suffer damage due to the inherent operational risks of the tanker industry and we may experience unexpected dry-docking
costs, which may adversely affect our business and financial condition.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The operation of an ocean-going
vessel carries inherent risks. Our vessels, or vessels we may acquire and their cargoes are at risk of being damaged or lost because of
events such as marine disasters, bad weather and other acts of God, business interruptions caused by mechanical failures, grounding, fire,
explosions and collisions, human error, war, terrorism, piracy, diseases (such as the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19), quarantine and other
circumstances or events. These hazards may result in death or injury to persons, loss of revenues or property, the payment of ransoms,
environmental damage, higher insurance rates, damage to our customer relationships or delay or re-routing, which may also subject us to
litigation. In addition, the operation of tankers has unique operational risks associated with the transportation of oil. An oil spill
may cause significant environmental damage, and the costs associated with a catastrophic spill could exceed the insurance coverage available
to us. Compared to other types of vessels, tankers are exposed to a higher risk of damage and loss by fire, whether ignited by a terrorist
attack, collision, or other cause, due to the high flammability and high volume of the oil transported in such tankers.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If our vessels, or vessels
we may acquire suffer damage, they may need to be repaired at a dry-docking facility. The costs of dry-dock repairs are unpredictable
and may be substantial. We may have to pay dry-docking costs that our insurance does not cover in full. The loss of earnings while these
vessels are being repaired and repositioned, as well as the actual cost of these repairs, would decrease our earnings. In addition, space
at dry-docking facilities is sometimes limited and not all dry-docking facilities are conveniently located. We may be unable to find space
at a suitable dry-docking facility or our vessels, or vessels we may acquire may be forced to travel to a dry-docking facility that is
not conveniently located to our vessels&rsquo; positions. The loss of earnings while these vessels are forced to wait for space or to
travel to more distant dry-docking facilities would decrease our earnings.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The market value of
our vessels, and those we may acquire in the future, may fluctuate significantly, which could cause us to incur losses if we decide to
sell them following a decline in their market values or we may be required to write down their carrying value, which will adversely affect
our earnings.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The fair market value of our
vessels, or vessels we may acquire, may increase and decrease depending on the following factors:</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">cost of newbuildings;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">number of tankers scrapped;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">technological advances and the development, availability, and cost of nuclear power, natural gas, coal, renewable energy, and other alternative sources of energy.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If we sell any of our vessels
or any vessel we may acquire at a time when vessel prices have fallen, the sale price may be less than the vessel&rsquo;s carrying amount
in our financial statements, in which case we will realize a loss. Vessel prices can fluctuate significantly, and in the case where the
market value falls below the carrying amount, we will evaluate the vessel for a potential impairment adjustment. If the estimate of undiscounted
cash flows, excluding interest charges, expected to be generated by the use of the vessel is less than its carrying amount, we may be
required to write down the carrying amount of the vessel to its fair value in our financial statements and incur a loss and a reduction
in earnings.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>An over-supply of tanker
capacity may lead to reductions in charter hire rates and profitability.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The market supply of tankers
is affected by a number of factors such as demand for energy resources, crude oil, petroleum products and chemicals, as well as strong
overall economic growth of the world economy. If the capacity of new tankers delivered exceeds the capacity of such tankers being scrapped
and lost, vessel capacity will increase, which could lead to reductions in asset prices and charter rates. The impact of the sanctions
on Russian exports of crude oil and petroleum products is uncertain and has generated increased volatility in the supply of tankers available
for worldwide trade. As of July 26, 2024, newbuilding orders have been placed for an aggregate of approximately 10.8% of the existing
global tanker fleet, with the bulk of deliveries expected during 2026.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">An over-supply of oil tankers
has already resulted in an increase in oil tanker charter hire rate volatility. If this volatility persists, we may not be able to find
profitable charters for our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations, cash flows, financial condition and ability to pay dividends.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>If our vessels, or vessels
we may acquire, call on ports located in countries or territories that are the subject of sanctions or embargoes imposed by the U.S. government
or other governmental authorities, it could lead to monetary fines or adversely affect our business, reputation and the market for our
common shares.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our business could be adversely impacted if we are
found to have violated economic sanctions under the applicable laws of the European Union, the United States or another applicable jurisdiction
against countries such as Iran, Syria, North Korea, and Cuba. U.S. economic sanctions, for example, prohibit a wide scope of conduct,
target numerous countries and individuals, and are frequently updated or changed.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Many economic sanctions relate to our business, including
prohibitions on certain kinds of trade with countries, such as exportation or re-exportation of commodities, or prohibitions against certain
transactions with designated nationals who may be operating under aliases or through non-designated companies.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Additionally, the U.S. Iran Threat Reduction Act amended
the Exchange Act, to require issuers that file annual or quarterly reports under Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act to include disclosure
in their annual and quarterly reports as to whether the issuer or its affiliates have knowingly engaged in certain activities prohibited
by sanctions against Iran or transactions or dealings with certain identified persons. We are subject to this disclosure requirement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">While our vessels have not
called on ports located in countries or territories that are the subject of country-wide or territory-wide sanctions or embargoes imposed
by the U.S. government or other governmental authorities (&ldquo;Sanctioned Jurisdictions&rdquo;) in violation of applicable sanctions
or embargo laws and although we intend to maintain compliance with all applicable sanctions and embargo laws, and we endeavor
to take precautions reasonably designed to ensure compliance with such laws, it is possible that, in the future, our vessels may call
on ports in Sanctioned Jurisdictions in violation of applicable sanctions or embargo laws on charterers' instructions and without our
consent. If such activities result in a violation of sanctions or embargo laws, we could be subject to monetary fines, penalties, or other
sanctions, and our reputation and the market for our common shares could be adversely affected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The U.S. sanctions and embargo
laws and regulations vary in their application, as they do not all apply to the same covered persons or proscribe the same activities,
and such sanctions and embargo laws and regulations may be amended or expanded over time.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In particular, the ongoing
war in Ukraine could result in the imposition of further economic sanctions by the United States and the European Union against Russia.
Current or future counterparties of ours may be affiliated with persons or entities that are or may be in the future the subject of sanctions
imposed by the governments of the U.S., European Union, and/or other international bodies. If we determine that such sanctions require
us to terminate existing or future contracts to which we, or our subsidiaries, are party or if we are found to be in violation of such
applicable sanctions, our results of operations may be adversely affected or we may suffer reputational harm.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Although we believe that we
have been in compliance with all applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations, and intend to maintain such compliance, any such
violation could result in fines, penalties or other sanctions that could severely impact our ability to access U.S. capital markets and
conduct our business, and could result in some investors deciding, or being required, to divest their interest, or not to invest, in us.
In addition, certain institutional investors may have investment policies or restrictions that prevent them from holding securities of
companies that have contracts with countries identified by the U.S. government as state sponsors of terrorism. The determination by these
investors not to invest in, or to divest from, our common shares may adversely affect the price at which our common shares trade. Moreover,
our charterers may violate applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations as a result of actions that do not involve us or our
vessels, and those violations could in turn negatively affect our reputation. Investor perception of the value of our common shares may
also be adversely affected by the consequences of war, the effects of terrorism, civil unrest and governmental actions in countries or
territories that we operate in.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Political instability,
terrorist or other attacks, war, international hostilities and public health threats can affect the tanker industry, which may adversely
affect our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We conduct most of our operations
outside of the United States and our business, operating results, cash flows, financial conditions, and available cash may be adversely
affected by changing economic, political, and governmental conditions in the countries and regions in which our vessels or other vessels
we may acquire are employed or registered. Moreover, we operate in a sector of the economy that is likely to be adversely impacted by
the effects of political uncertainty and armed conflicts, including the war between Ukraine and Russia and between Israel and Hamas, Russia
and NATO tensions, China and Taiwan disputes, United States and China trade relations, instability between Iran and the West, hostilities
between the United States and North Korea, political unrest and conflicts in the Middle East, the South China Sea region, the Red Sea
region (including missile attacks controlled by the Houthis on vessels transiting the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden), and other countries and
geographic areas, geopolitical events, such as Brexit or another withdrawal from the European Union, terrorist or other attacks (or threats
thereof) around the world, and war (or threatened war) or international hostilities. Such events may contribute to further economic instability
in the global financial markets and international commerce, and could also adversely affect our ability to obtain additional financing
on terms acceptable to us or at all.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The war between Russia and Ukraine may lead to further
regional and international conflicts or armed action. This war has disrupted supply chains and caused instability in the energy markets
and the global economy, with effects on shipping freight rates, which have experienced volatility. The United States, the United Kingdom,
and the European Union, among other countries, have announced unprecedented economic sanctions and other penalties against certain persons,
entities, and activities connected to Russia, including removing Russian-based financial institutions from the Society for Worldwide Interbank
Financial Telecommunication payment system and restricting imports of Russian oil, liquified natural gas, and coal. These sanctions have
caused supply disruptions in the oil and gas markets and could continue to cause significant volatility in energy prices, which could
result in increased inflation and may trigger a recession in the U.S. and China, among other regions. While much uncertainty remains regarding
the global impact of the war in Ukraine, it is possible that such tensions could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating
results, and cash flows. Moreover, we will be subject to additional insurance premiums in case we transit through or call to any port
or area designated as listed areas by the Joint War Committee or other organizations. These factors may also result in the weakening of
the financial condition of our charterers, suppliers, counterparties, and other agents in the shipping industry. As a result, our business,
operating results, cash flows, and financial condition may be negatively affected since our operations are dependent on the success and
economic viability of our counterparties.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The ongoing war between Russia
and Ukraine could result in the imposition of further economic sanctions by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union,
or other countries against Russia, trade tariffs, or embargoes with uncertain impacts on the markets in which we operate. In addition,
the U.S. and certain other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries have been supplying Ukraine with military aid. U.S. officials
have also warned of the increased possibility of Russian cyberattacks, which could disrupt the operations of businesses involved in the
shipping industry, including ours, and could create economic uncertainty particularly if such attacks spread to a broad array of countries
and networks. Although Ukraine and Russia reached an agreement to extend an arrangement allowing shipment of grain from Ukrainian ports
through a humanitarian corridor in the Black Sea in November 2022, Russia terminated this agreement in July 2023. While much uncertainty
remains regarding the global impact of the war in Ukraine, it is possible that such tensions could adversely affect our business, financial
condition, operating results, and cash flows.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Russian Foreign Harmful
Activities Sanctions program includes prohibitions on the import of certain Russian energy products into the United States, including
crude oil, petroleum, petroleum fuels, oils, liquefied natural gas and coal, as well as prohibitions on all new investments in Russia
by U.S. persons, among other restrictions. Furthermore, the United States, the EU and other countries have also prohibited a variety of
specified services related to the maritime transport of Russian Federation origin crude oil and petroleum products, including trading/commodities
brokering, financing, shipping, insurance (including reinsurance and protection and indemnity), flagging, and customs brokering. These
prohibitions took effect on December 5, 2022 with respect to the maritime transport of crude oil and took effect on February 5, 2023 with
respect to the maritime transport of other petroleum products. An exception exists to permit such services when the price of the seaborne
Russian oil into non-EU countries does not exceed the relevant price cap; but implementation of this price exception relies on a recordkeeping
and attestation process that allows each party in the supply chain of seaborne Russian oil to demonstrate or confirm that oil has been
purchased at or below the price cap. Violations of the price cap policy or the risk that information, documentation, or attestations provided
by parties in the supply chain are later determined to be false may pose additional risks adversely affecting our business.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Furthermore, the intensity and duration of the recently
declared war between Israel and Hamas is difficult to predict and its impact on the world economy and our industry is uncertain. Beginning
in late 2023, vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have increasingly been subject to attempted hijackings and attacks by drones and
projectiles characterized by Houthi groups in Yemen as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. An increasing number of companies
have rerouted their vessels to avoid transiting the Red Sea, incurring greater shipping costs and delays. For vessels transiting the region,
war risk premium has increased substantially, and should these attacks continue, we could similarly experience a significant increase
in our insurance costs and we may not be adequately insured to cover losses from these incidents, however since currently all our vessels
are on time charter these increased war premiums if any will be paid by our charterers. While much uncertainty remains regarding the global
impact of the war between Israel and Hamas, it is possible that such tensions could result in the eruption of further hostilities in other
regions, including in and around the Red Sea, and could adversely affect our business, financial conditions, operating results, and cash
flows.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In the past, other political
conflicts have also resulted in attacks on vessels, mining of waterways, and other efforts to disrupt international shipping, particularly
in the Arabian Gulf region. The ongoing war in Ukraine has previously resulted in missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
The recent outbreak of conflict in and around the Red Sea has also resulted in missile attacks on vessels. Acts of terrorism and piracy
have also affected vessels trading in regions such as the Gulf of Guinea, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia, and
the Indian Ocean. Any of these occurrences could have a material adverse impact on our future performance, operating results, cash flows,
financial position, and our ability to pay cash distributions to our shareholders.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The UK</I></B>&rsquo;<B><I>s
withdrawal from the European Union may have a negative effect on global economic conditions, financial markets and our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In June 2016, a majority of
voters in the UK elected to withdraw from the EU in a national referendum, a process that the government of the UK formally initiated
in March 2017 (&ldquo;Brexit&rdquo;). The UK and the EU negotiated the terms of a withdrawal agreement, which was approved in October
2019 and ratified in January 2020. The UK formally exited the EU on January 31, 2020, although a transition period was in place until
December 2020, during which the UK remained subject to the rules and regulations of the EU while continuing to negotiate the parties&rsquo;
relationship going forward, including trade deals. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (&ldquo;Cooperation Agreement&rdquo;) was
agreed on December 24, 2020, ratified by the UK Parliament on December 30, 2020 and has been provisionally applied by the EU from December
31, 2020. There is still uncertainty as to the practical consequences of the Cooperation Agreement, and its impact on the future relationship
between the UK and the EU over the short-, medium-, and long-term. These developments and uncertainties have had and may continue to have
a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and may significantly reduce global
market liquidity and restrict the ability of key market participants to operate in certain financial markets. Any of these factors could
depress economic activity and restrict our access to capital, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and on our consolidated
financial position, results of operations and our ability to pay distributions. Additionally, Brexit or similar events in other jurisdictions,
could impact global markets, including foreign exchange and securities markets; any resulting changes in currency exchange rates, tariffs,
treaties and other regulatory matters could in turn adversely impact our business and operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Brexit contributes to considerable
uncertainty concerning the current and future economic environment. Brexit could, therefore, adversely affect European or worldwide political,
regulatory, economic or market conditions and could contribute to instability in global political institutions, regulatory agencies and
financial markets.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Acts of piracy on ocean-going
vessels could adversely affect our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Acts of piracy have historically
affected ocean-going vessels trading in regions of the world such as the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia, the Indian
Ocean, and the Gulf of Guinea region off the coast of Nigeria, which has experienced increased incident of piracy in recent years. Sea
piracy incidents continue to occur, particularly in the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea, and the Strait of Malacca,
and there has been a recent resurgence of such incidents in the Gulf of Aden. Acts of piracy could result in harm or danger to the crews
that man our vessels and other vessels we may acquire. Additionally, if piracy attacks occur in regions in which our vessels and other
vessels we may acquire are deployed being characterized as &ldquo;war risk&rdquo; zones by insurers or if our vessels and other vessels
we may acquire are deployed in Joint War Committee &ldquo;war and strikes&rdquo; listed areas, premiums payable for insurance coverage
could increase significantly and such insurance coverage may be more difficult to obtain, if available at all. In addition, crew and security
equipment costs, including costs that may be incurred to employ onboard security armed guards, could increase in such circumstances. Furthermore,
while we believe the charterer remains liable for charter payments when a vessel is seized by pirates, the charterer may dispute this
and withhold charter hire until the vessel is released. A charterer may also claim that a vessel seized by pirates was not &ldquo;on-hire&rdquo;
for a certain number of days and is therefore entitled to cancel the charterparty, a claim that we would dispute. We may not be adequately
insured to cover losses from these incidents, which could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, any detention hijacking as
a result of an act of piracy against our vessels and other vessels we may acquire, or an increase in cost or unavailability of insurance
for our vessels and other vessels we may acquire could have a material&nbsp;adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and operating
results.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Increased inspection
procedures and tighter import and export controls could increase costs and disrupt our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">International shipping is
subject to various security and customs inspection and related procedures in countries of origin and destination. Inspection procedures
can result in the seizure of, delay in the loading, off-loading or delivery of, the contents of our vessels, or vessels we may acquire
or the levying of customs duties, fines or other penalties against us. It is possible that changes to inspection procedures could impose
additional financial and legal obligations on us. Furthermore, changes to inspection procedures could also impose additional costs and
obligations on our customers and may, in certain cases, render the shipment of certain types of cargo uneconomical or impractical. Any
such changes or developments may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We rely on our information
systems to conduct our business, and failure to protect these systems against security breaches could adversely affect our business and
results of operations. Additionally, if these systems fail or become unavailable for any significant period of time, our business could
be harmed.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The efficient operation of
our business is dependent on computer hardware and software systems both onboard our vessels, or vessels we may acquire and at our onshore
offices. Information systems are vulnerable to security breaches by computer hackers and cyber terrorists. We rely on industry-accepted
security measures and technology to securely maintain confidential and proprietary information kept on our information systems. However,
these measures and technology may not adequately prevent cybersecurity breaches, the access, capture or alteration of information by criminals,
the exposure or exploitation of potential security vulnerabilities, the installation of malware or ransomware, acts of vandalism, computer
viruses, misplaced data or data loss. In addition, the unavailability of the information systems or the failure of these systems to perform
as anticipated for any reason could disrupt our business and could result in decreased performance and increased operating costs, causing
our business and results of operations to suffer. Any significant interruption or failure of our information systems or any significant
breach of security could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, as well as our cash flows, including
cash available for dividends to our stockholders.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Additionally, recent action
by the IMO&rsquo;s Maritime Safety Committee and United States agencies indicates that cybersecurity regulations for the maritime industry
are likely to be further developed in the near future in an attempt to combat cybersecurity threats. Any changes in the nature of cyber
threats might require us to adopt additional procedures for monitoring cybersecurity, which could require additional expenses and/or capital
expenditures. A cyber-attack could also lead to litigation, fines or other remedial action, heightened regulatory scrutiny and diminished
customer confidence. In addition, our remediation efforts may not be successful and we may not have adequate insurance to cover any related
losses. Furthermore, the war between Russia and Ukraine has been accompanied by cyber-attacks against the Ukrainian government and other
countries in the region. It is possible that these attacks could have collateral effects on additional critical infrastructure and financial
institutions globally, which could adversely affect our operations. It is difficult to assess the likelihood of such threat and any potential
impact at this time.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">In July 2023, the SEC adopted rules requiring the mandatory
disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents, as well as cybersecurity governance and risk management practices. A failure to disclosure
could result in the imposition of injunctions, fines and other penalties by the SEC. Complying with these obligations could cause us to
incur substantial costs and could increase negative publicity surrounding any cybersecurity incident.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMPANY</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our financing arrangements
contain restrictive covenants that may limit our liquidity and corporate activities, which could limit our operational flexibility and
have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our financing arrangements
in the form of the bareboat charters in connection with the sale and leaseback agreements (&ldquo;SLBs&rdquo;) of our vessels contain,
and any future financing arrangements we may enter into are expected to contain, customary covenants, events of default and termination
event clauses, including cross-default provisions and restrictive covenants and performance requirements that may affect our operational
and financial flexibility. Such restrictions could affect, and in many respects limit or prohibit, among other things, our ability to
incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends, create liens, sell assets, or engage in mergers or acquisitions. These restrictions could
also limit our ability to plan for or react to market conditions or meet extraordinary capital needs or otherwise restrict corporate activities.
There can be no assurance that such restrictions will not adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As a result of these restrictions,
we may need to seek permission from our lenders and other financing counterparties in order to engage in some corporate actions. Our lenders'
and other financing counterparties' interests may be different from ours and we may not be able to obtain their permission when needed.
This may prevent us from taking actions that we believe are in our best interests, which may adversely impact our revenues, results of
operations and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A failure by us to meet our
payment and other obligations, including our financial covenants and any security coverage requirements, could lead to defaults under
our financing arrangements. Likewise, a decrease in vessel values or adverse market conditions could cause us to breach our financial
covenants or security requirements (the market values of tanker vessels have generally experienced high volatility). In the event of a
default that we cannot remedy, our lenders and other financing counterparties could then accelerate their indebtedness and foreclose on
the respective initial vessels comprising our fleet and other vessels we may acquire. The loss of our vessels and other vessels we may
acquire could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A failure by us to meet our
payment and other obligations, including our financial covenant requirements, could lead to defaults under our financing facilities or
any future financing facilities. If we are not in compliance with our covenants and we are not able to obtain covenant waivers or modifications,
the current or future owners of our leased vessels or the banks that finance our current or future vessels, as appropriate, could retake
possession of our vessels or require us to pay down our indebtedness to a level where we are in compliance with our covenants or sell
vessels in our fleet. Events beyond our control, including changes in the economic and business conditions in the shipping markets in
which we operate, interest rate developments, changes in the funding costs of our banks, changes in vessel earnings and asset valuations
and outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic of diseases, such as the outbreak of COVID-19, may affect our ability to comply with these covenants.
We could lose our vessels if we default on our financing facilities, which would negatively affect our revenues, results of operations
and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Servicing current and
future debt (including SLBs) will limit funds available for other purposes and could impair our ability to react to changes in our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We must dedicate a portion
of our cash flow from operations to pay the principal and interest on our indebtedness. These payments limit funds otherwise available
for working capital, capital expenditures and other purposes. As of December 31, 2023 we had a total indebtedness of $81.8 million, excluding
deferred finance fees. Our current or future debt could have other significant consequences on our operations. For example, it could:</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">require us to dedicate a substantial portion, if not all, of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to competitors that have less debt or better access to capital;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">adversely impact our ability to comply with the financial and other restrictive covenants of our current or future financing arrangements, which could result in an event of default under such agreements.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Furthermore, our current or
future interest expense will increase if interest rates increase. If we do not have sufficient earnings, we may be required to refinance
all or part of our current or future debt, sell assets, borrow more money or sell more securities, and we cannot guarantee that the resulting
proceeds therefrom, if any, will be sufficient to meet our ongoing capital and operating needs. Because interest paid on loans is generally
a margin plus a reference rate, such as SOFR, that is subject to change, our actual interest costs would increase as the reference rate
increases. During an inflationary period, such as one we are currently experiencing, the SOFR or similar reference rate will generally
be increased, thus costing us more money to service our debt obligations and reducing our results of operations and cash flow. Any event
of default under a financing agreement pursuant to which we have granted security could permit the relevant financier to exercise its
rights as a secured lender and take the relevant collateral, which may include our vessels.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our Parent and certain
of our Parent&rsquo;s executive officers have been subject to litigation in the past and we may be subject to similar or other litigation
in the future.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our Parent and certain of
its executive officers were defendants in purported class-action lawsuits pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District
of New York, brought on behalf of its shareholders.&nbsp;The lawsuits alleged violations of Sections 9, 10(b), 20(a) and/or 20A of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated hereunder. On August 3, 2019 the Eastern District
Court of New York dismissed the case with prejudice.&nbsp;On August 26, 2019, plaintiffs appealed the dismissal to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On April 2, 2020, the Court of Appeals issued a summary order affirming the District Court&rsquo;s
decision dismissing Plaintiffs&rsquo; claims and denying leave to amend and the case was finally concluded in our Parent&rsquo;s favor.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may, from time to time,
be a party to other litigation in the normal course of business. Monitoring and defending against legal actions, whether or not meritorious,
is time-consuming for our management and detracts from our ability to fully focus our internal resources on our business activities. In
addition, our legal fees and costs incurred in connection with such activities and any legal fees of co-defendants for which we are deemed
responsible may be significant and we could, in the future, be subject to judgments or enter into settlements of claims for significant
monetary damages. A decision adverse to our interests could result in the payment of substantial damages and could have a material adverse
effect on our cash flow, results of operations and financial position.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">With respect to any litigation,
our insurance may not reimburse us or may not be sufficient to reimburse us for the expenses or losses we may suffer in contesting and
concluding such lawsuit. Furthermore, our insurance does not cover legal fees associated with co-defendants. Substantial litigation costs,
including the substantial self-insured retention that we are required to satisfy before any insurance applied to the claim, or an adverse
result in any litigation may adversely impact our business, operating results or financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our current fleet consists
of two Suezmax tanker vessels. Any limitation in the availability or operation of these vessels could have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations and financial condition.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our current fleet consists
of two Suezmax tanker vessels. Until we identify and acquire additional vessels, we will depend upon these two vessels for all of our
revenue. If our vessels are unable to generate revenues as a result of off-hire time, early termination of the applicable time charters
or otherwise, our business, results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay dividends could be materially adversely affected.
Our vessels are both employed on time charter contracts with a single charterer and, until we identify and acquire additional vessels,
we will rely upon one charterer for all of our revenue.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We expect to be dependent
on a limited number of customers for a large part of our revenues, and failure of such counterparties to meet their obligations could
cause us to suffer losses or negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">During 2023, 100% of our revenues
derived from one charterer, Clearlake Shipping Pte Ltd (&ldquo;Clearlake&rdquo;), which is the charterer of both of our vessels. Such
agreement subjects us to counterparty risks. The ability of Clearlake to perform its obligations under its contracts with us will depend
on a number of factors that are beyond our control and may include, among other things, general economic conditions, the condition of
the maritime industry, the overall financial condition of the counterparty, charter rates received for specific types of vessels, work
stoppages or other labor disturbances, including as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and various expenses. The combination of
a reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in world trade, a reduction in borrowing bases under reserve-based credit facilities
and the lack of availability of debt or equity financing may result in a significant reduction in the ability of charterers to make charter
payments to us. In addition, in depressed market conditions, charterers and customers may no longer need a vessel that is then under charter
or contract or may be able to obtain a comparable vessel at lower rates. As a result, charterers and customers may seek to renegotiate
the terms of their existing charter agreements or avoid their obligations under those contracts. Should one of our counterparties fail
to honor its obligations under agreements with us, we could sustain significant losses that could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>If we fail to manage
our planned growth properly, we may not be able to successfully expand our market share.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our fleet currently consists of two vessels and we may acquire additional vessels in the future.
We intend to expand our fleet into other seaborne transportation sectors depending on available opportunities, opportunistically considering
further expansion into Suezmax crude oil tanker vessels as well as diversification into other sectors related to seaborne transportation
of goods or passengers, including recreational transportation. Our future growth will primarily depend on our ability to:</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">generate excess cash flow for investment without jeopardizing our ability to cover current and foreseeable working capital needs (including debt service);</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">raise equity and obtain required financing for our existing and new operations;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">identify opportunities in the tanker sector and other seaborne transportation sectors or related sectors;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">locate and acquire suitable vessels;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">identify and consummate acquisitions or joint ventures;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">integrate any acquired business successfully with our existing operations;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our manager&rsquo;s ability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel and crew to manage and operate our growing business and fleet;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">enhance our customer base; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">manage expansion.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Growing any business by acquisition
presents numerous risks such as undisclosed liabilities and obligations, difficulty in obtaining additional qualified personnel, managing
relationships with customers and suppliers and integrating newly acquired operations into existing infrastructures. Furthermore, our current
operating and financial systems may not be adequate if we implement a plan to expand the size of our fleet, and our attempts to improve
those systems may be ineffective. We may not be successful in executing our growth plans and we may incur significant additional expenses
and losses in connection therewith.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our flexible acquisition
strategy entails certain risks and uncertainties associated with our opportunistic entry into ownership of a new class of vessels, and
we cannot assure you that we will complete any such acquisition or manage such risks successfully.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We intend to expand our fleet into other seaborne transportation sectors depending on available
opportunities, opportunistically considering further expansion into Suezmax crude oil tanker vessels as well as diversification into sectors
related to seaborne transportation of goods or passengers, including recreational transportation. However, there can be no assurance that
we will successfully identify any such opportunities in the future or complete any such acquisition in other sectors.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our management team and CSI may not have experience
in any other sector we enter and may not identify such opportunities or manage such expansion successfully.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>A limited number of
financial institutions hold our cash and their failure may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A limited number of financial
institutions, including institutions located in Greece, hold all of our cash. Our cash balances have been deposited from time to time
with banks in Greece. Our cash balances are not covered by insurance in the event of default by these financial institutions. Several
banks, including Credit Suisse, have recently been subject to extraordinary resolution procedures or sale because of the risk of such
a default. The occurrence of such a default could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows, and we may lose part or all of our cash that we deposit with such banks.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Delays or defaults by
the shipyards in the construction of any new buildings could increase our expenses and diminish our net income and cash flows.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As of the date of this registration
statement, we do not have any contracts for newbuilding vessels. We may enter into contracts for newbuilding vessels in the future. Vessel
construction projects are generally subject to risks of delay that are inherent in any large construction project, which may be caused
by numerous factors, including shortages of equipment, materials or skilled labor, unscheduled delays in the delivery of ordered materials
and equipment or shipyard construction, failure of equipment to meet quality and/or performance standards, financial or operating difficulties
experienced by equipment vendors or the shipyard, unanticipated actual or purported change orders, inability to obtain required permits
or approvals, design or engineering changes and work stoppages and other labor disputes, adverse weather conditions or any other events
of force majeure. Significant delays could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally,
failure to complete a project on time may result in the delay of revenue from that vessel, and we may continue to incur costs and expenses
related to delayed vessels, such as supervision expenses.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our ability to obtain
additional debt financing may be dependent on our ability to charter our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, the performance of our charters
and the creditworthiness of our charterers.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our inability to re-charter
our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, and the actual or perceived credit quality of our charterers, and any defaults by them, may materially
affect our ability to obtain the additional capital resources that we will require to purchase additional vessels or maintain our existing
fleet or may significantly increase our costs of obtaining such capital. Our inability to obtain financing, or receiving financing at
a higher than anticipated cost, may materially affect our results of operation and our ability to implement our business strategy.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The industry for the
operation of tanker vessels and the transportation of oil is highly competitive and we may not be able to compete for charters with new
entrants or established companies with greater resources.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We will employ our tankers
and any additional vessels we may acquire in a highly competitive market that is capital intensive and highly fragmented. The operation
of tanker vessels and the transportation of cargoes shipped in these vessels, as well as the shipping industry in general, is extremely
competitive. Competition arises primarily from other vessel owners, including major oil companies as well as independent tanker shipping
companies, some of whom have substantially greater resources than we do. Competition for the transportation of oil can be intense and
depends on price, location, size, age, condition and the acceptability of the vessel and its operators to the charterers. Due in part
to the highly fragmented market, competitors with greater resources could enter and operate larger fleets through consolidations or acquisitions
that may be able to offer better prices and fleets than us.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may be unable to
attract and retain key management personnel and other employees in the international tanker shipping industry, which may negatively impact
the effectiveness of our management and our results of operations.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our success will depend to
a significant extent upon the abilities and efforts of our management team. All of our executive officers are employees of Central Mare
Inc., or Central Mare, a related party affiliated with the family of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis, our significant shareholder, and we will
enter into agreements with Central Mare for the compensation of our executive officers and certain other employees. The loss of any of
these individuals could adversely affect our business prospects and financial condition. Difficulty in hiring and retaining personnel
could adversely affect our results of operations. We do not maintain &ldquo;key man&rdquo; life insurance on any of our officers.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>If labor interruptions
are not resolved in a timely manner, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial
condition and available cash.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Fleet Manager is responsible
for recruiting, mainly through a crewing agent, the senior officers and all other crew members for our vessels and all other vessels we
may acquire. If not resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner, industrial action or other labor unrest could prevent or hinder our
operations from being carried out as we expect and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows,
financial condition and available cash.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>If we expand our business,
we will need to improve our operations and financial systems and staff; if we cannot improve these systems or recruit suitable employees,
our performance may be adversely affected.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our current operating and
financial systems may not be adequate if we implement a plan to expand the size of our fleet, and our attempts to improve those systems
may be ineffective. If we are unable to operate our financial and operations systems effectively or to recruit suitable employees as we
expand our fleet, our performance may be adversely affected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>A drop in spot charter
rates may provide an incentive for some charterers to default on their charters, which could affect our cash flow and financial condition.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">When we enter into a time
charter or bareboat charter, rates under that charter are fixed throughout the term of the charter. If the spot charter rates in the
tanker shipping industry become significantly lower than the time charter equivalent rates that some of our charterers are obligated
to pay us under our then existing charters, the charterers may have incentive to default under that charter or attempt to renegotiate
the charter. If our charterers fail to pay their obligations, we would have to attempt to re-charter our vessels, or vessels we may acquire
at lower charter rates, and as a result we could sustain significant losses which could have a material adverse effect on our cash flow
and financial condition, which would affect our ability to meet our future loans or current leaseback obligations. If our future lenders
choose to accelerate our indebtedness and foreclose their liens, or if the owners of our sold and leased back vessels or any leased vessels
we may acquire choose to repossess vessels in our fleet as a result of a default under any SLBs, our ability to continue to conduct our
business would be impaired.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>An increase in operating
costs could decrease earnings and available cash.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Vessel operating costs include
the costs of crew, fuel (for spot-chartered vessels), provisions, deck and engine spares and stores, insurance and maintenance and repairs,
which depend on a variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Some of these costs, primarily relating to insurance and enhanced
security measures, have been increasing. If any of our vessels or, vessels we may acquire, suffer damage, they may need to be repaired
at a dry-docking facility. The costs of dry-docking repairs are unpredictable and can be substantial. Increases in any of these expenses
could decrease our earnings and available cash.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Rising fuel prices may
adversely affect our profits.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Fuel is a significant expense
if vessels are under voyage charter or if consumed during ballast days. Moreover, the cost of fuel will affect the profit we can earn
on the short-term or spot market. Upon redelivery of vessels at the end of a time charter, we may be obliged to repurchase the fuel on
board at prevailing market prices, which could be materially higher than fuel prices at the inception of the time charter period. As a
result, an increase in the price of fuel may adversely affect our profitability. The price and supply of fuel is unpredictable and fluctuates
based on events outside our control, including geopolitical events, supply and demand for oil and gas, actions by OPEC and other oil and
gas producers, war and unrest in oil producing countries and regions, regional production patterns, and environmental concerns. Further,
fuel may become much more expensive in the future, which may reduce the profitability and competitiveness of our business versus other
forms of transportation, such as truck or rail.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Inflation could adversely
affect our operating results and financial condition.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Inflation could have an adverse
impact on our operating results and subsequently on our financial condition both directly through the increase of various costs necessary
for the operation of our vessels, and any vessels we may acquire in the future, such as crew, repairs and materials, and indirectly through
its adverse impact on the world economy in terms of increasing interest rates and slowdown of global growth. If inflationary pressures
intensify further, we may be unable to raise our charter rates enough to offset the increasing costs of our operations, which would decrease
our profit margins. Inflation may also raise our costs of capital, which would result in the deterioration of our financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The aging of our fleet
may result in increased operating costs in the future, which could adversely affect our earnings.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In general, the cost of maintaining
a vessel in good operating condition increases with the age of the vessel. As our vessels and any vessel we may acquire in the future
age, operating and other costs will increase. In the case of bareboat charters, operating costs are borne by the bareboat charterer. Cargo
insurance rates also increase with the age of a vessel, making older vessels less desirable to charterers. Governmental regulations, including
environmental regulations, safety or other equipment standards related to the age of vessels may require expenditures for alterations
or the addition of new equipment to our vessels, or vessels we may acquire and may restrict the type of activities in which our vessels,
or vessels we may acquire may engage. As our fleet ages, market conditions might not justify those expenditures or enable us to operate
our vessels, or vessels we may acquire profitably during the remainder of their useful lives.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Unless we set aside
reserves or are able to borrow funds for vessel replacement, our revenue will decline at the end of a vessel</I></B>&rsquo;<B><I>s useful
life, which would adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Unless we maintain reserves
or are able to borrow or raise funds for vessel replacement, we will be unable to replace the vessels in our fleet upon the expiration
of their remaining useful lives. We estimate that our vessels have a useful life of up to 25 years from the date of their initial delivery
from the shipyard. In case we acquire secondhand vessels, they are depreciated from the date of their acquisition through their remaining
estimated useful life. Our cash flows and income are dependent on the revenues earned by the chartering of our vessels, or vessels we
may acquire, to customers. If we are unable to replace the vessels in our fleet upon the expiration of their useful lives, our business,
results of operations and financial condition will be materially and adversely affected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Purchasing and operating
secondhand vessels may result in increased operating costs and vessels off-hire, which could adversely affect our earnings.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may expand our fleet through
the acquisition of secondhand vessels. While we rigorously inspect previously owned or secondhand vessels prior to purchase, this does
not normally provide us with the same knowledge about their condition and cost of any required (or anticipated) repairs that we would
have had if these vessels had been built for and operated exclusively by us. Accordingly, we may not discover defects or other problems
with such vessels prior to purchase. Any such hidden defects or problems, when detected, may be expensive to repair, and if not detected,
may result in accidents or other incidents for which we may become liable to third parties. Also, when purchasing previously owned vessels,
we do not receive the benefit of warranties from the builders if the vessels we buy are older than one year. In general, the costs to
maintain a vessel in good operating condition increase with the age and type of the vessel. In the case of chartered-in vessels, we run
the same risks.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Governmental regulations,
safety or other equipment standards related to the age of vessels may require expenditures for alterations, or the addition of new equipment,
to our vessels, or vessels we may acquire and may restrict the type of activities in which the vessels may engage. As our vessels, or
vessels we may acquire age, market conditions may not justify those expenditures or enable us to operate our vessels profitably during
the remainder of their useful lives.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may not have adequate
insurance to compensate us if we lose any vessels that we acquire.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">There are a number of risks
associated with the operation of ocean-going vessels, including mechanical failure, collision, fire, human error, war, terrorism, piracy,
loss of life, contact with floating objects, property loss, cargo loss or damage and business interruption due to political circumstances
in foreign countries, hostilities and labor strikes. Any of these events may result in loss of revenues, increased costs and decreased
cash flows. In addition, the operation of any vessel is subject to the inherent possibility of marine disaster, including oil spills and
other environmental mishaps.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We carry insurance for our
vessels and intend to carry insurance for all vessels we acquire against those types of risks commonly insured against by vessel owners
and operators. These insurances include hull and machinery insurance, protection and indemnity insurance (which includes environmental
damage and pollution insurance coverage), freight demurrage and defense and war risk insurance. Reasonable insurance rates can best be
obtained when the size and the age/trading profile of the fleet is attractive. As a result, rates become less competitive as a fleet downsizes.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We do not currently maintain
strike or off-hire insurance, which would cover the loss of revenue during extended vessel off-hire periods, such as those that occur
during an unscheduled drydocking due to damage to the vessel from accidents except in cases of loss of hire up to a limited number of
days due to war or a piracy event. Other events that may lead to off-hire periods include natural or man-made disasters that result in
the closure of certain waterways and prevent vessels from entering or leaving certain ports. Accordingly, any extended vessel off-hire,
due to an accident or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on our business and our results of operations and operating cash
flow.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Changes in the insurance markets
attributable to the risk of terrorism in certain locations around the world could make it difficult for us to obtain certain types of
coverage. In addition, the insurance that may be available to us may be significantly more expensive than our existing coverage.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">We may not be adequately insured
to cover losses against all risks, which could have a material adverse effect on us. Additionally, our insurers may refuse to pay particular
claims and our insurance may be voidable by the insurers if we take, or fail to take, certain action, such as failing to maintain certification
of our vessels with applicable maritime regulatory organizations. Any significant uninsured or underinsured loss or liability could have
a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and ability to pay dividends. It may
also result in protracted legal litigation.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In the future, we may not
be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates for the vessels we acquire. The insurers may not pay particular claims.
Our insurance policies also contain deductibles for which we will be responsible as well as limitations and exclusions that may increase
our costs or lower our revenue.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may be subject to
increased premium payments, or calls, as we obtain some of our insurance through protection and indemnity associations.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may be subject to increased
premium payments, or calls, in amounts based on our claim records and the claim records of our Fleet Manager as well as the claim records
of other members of the protection and indemnity associations through which we receive insurance coverage for tort liability, including
pollution-related liability. In addition, our protection and indemnity associations may not have enough resources to cover claims made
against them. Our payment of these calls could result in significant expense to us, which could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Increasing regulation as well as scrutiny
and changing expectations from investors, lenders and other market participants with respect to our Environmental, Social and Governance
(</I></B>&ldquo;<B><I>ESG</I></B>&rdquo;<B><I>) policies may impose additional costs on us or expose us to additional risks.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Companies across all industries
are facing increasing scrutiny relating to their ESG policies. Investor advocacy groups, certain institutional investors, investment funds,
lenders and other market participants are increasingly focused on ESG practices and in recent years have placed increasing importance
on the implications and social cost of their investments. The increased focus and activism related to ESG and similar matters may hinder
access to capital, as investors and lenders may decide to reallocate capital or to not commit capital as a result of their assessment
of a company&rsquo;s ESG practices. Companies which do not adapt to or comply with investor, lender or other industry shareholder expectations
and standards, which are evolving, or which are perceived to have not responded appropriately to the growing concern for ESG issues, regardless
of whether there is a legal requirement to do so, may suffer from reputational damage and the business, financial condition, and/or stock
price of such a company could be materially and adversely affected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may face increasing pressures
from investors, lenders and other market participants, who are increasingly focused on climate change, to prioritize sustainable energy
practices, reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainability. As a result, we may be required to implement more stringent ESG procedures
or standards so that our existing and future investors and lenders remain invested in us and make further investments in us, especially
given the highly focused and specific trade of crude oil transportation in which we are presently engaged. If we do not meet these standards,
our business and/or our ability to access capital could be harmed.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">On March 6, 2024, the SEC
adopted final rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The final rules
will become effective 60 days following publication of the adopting release in the Federal Register. As a non-accelerated filer, we will
be required to provide the enhanced climate-related disclosures in our annual reports for the year ending December 31, 2027. On March
15, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed application of these rules pending further judicial review, but on March 25, 2024,
the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the transfer of the petition to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and the dissolution of
the administrative stay. On April 4, 2024, the SEC issued a stay of the climate-related disclosure rules pending the completion of judicial
review of the consolidated Eighth Circuit petitions. The impact of the ongoing litigation with respect to these rules on the content of
these rules or the timing of their effectiveness is uncertain. Costs of compliance with these new rules may be significant and may have
a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Additionally, certain investors
and lenders may exclude shipping companies, such as us, from their investing portfolios altogether due to&#8239;environmental, social&#8239;and
governance factors.&#8239; These limitations in both the debt and equity capital markets may affect our ability to develop as our plans
for growth may include accessing the equity and debt capital markets.&#8239; If those markets are unavailable, or if we are unable to
access alternative means of financing on acceptable terms, or at all, we may be unable to implement our business strategy, which would
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to service our indebtedness.
Further, it is likely that we will incur additional costs and require additional resources to monitor, report and comply with wide ranging
ESG requirements.&#8239; The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">In February 2021, the Acting Chair of the SEC issued
a statement directing the Division of Corporation Finance to enhance its focus on climate-related disclosure in public company filings
and in March 2021 the SEC announced the creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force in the Division of Enforcement, or the Task Force. The
Task Force&rsquo;s goal is to develop initiatives to proactively identify ESG-related misconduct consistent with increased investor reliance
on climate and ESG-related disclosure and investment. To implement the Task Force&rsquo;s purpose, the SEC has taken several enforcement
actions, with the first enforcement action taking place in May 2022, and promulgated new rules. On March 21, 2022, the SEC proposed that
all public companies are to include extensive climate-related information in their SEC filings. On May 25, 2022, SEC proposed a second
set of rules aiming to curb the practice of &ldquo;greenwashing&rdquo; (i.e., making unfounded claims about one&rsquo;s ESG efforts) and
would add proposed amendments to rules and reporting forms that apply to registered investment companies and advisers, advisers exempt
from registration, and business development companies. We may incur additional costs to comply with these rules (if they are adopted)
or any other similar rules or regulations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Moreover, from time to time,
we may incur additional costs, establish and publicly announce goals and commitments in respect of certain ESG items. While we may create
and publish voluntary disclosures regarding ESG matters from time to time, many of the statements in those voluntary disclosures are based
on hypothetical expectations and assumptions that may or may not be representative of current or actual risks or events or forecasts of
expected risks or events, including the costs associated therewith. Such expectations and assumptions are necessarily uncertain and may
be prone to error or subject to misinterpretation given the long timelines involved and the lack of an established single approach to
identifying, measuring and reporting on many ESG matters. If we fail to achieve or improperly report on our progress toward achieving
our environmental goals and commitments, the resulting scrutiny from market participants or regulators could adversely affect our reputation
and/or our access to capital.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>A shift in consumer
demand from crude oil towards other energy sources or changes to trade patterns for crude oil and refined petroleum products may have
a material adverse effect on our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A significant portion of our
earnings are related to the crude oil industry. A shift in the consumer demand from crude oil towards other energy resources such as wind
energy, solar energy, hydrogen energy, or nuclear energy will potentially affect the demand for our vessels and any vessel we may acquire
in the future. This could have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows, and financial position.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Seaborne trading and distribution
patterns are primarily influenced by the relative advantage of the various sources of production, locations of consumption, pricing differentials,
and seasonality. Changes to the trade patterns of crude oil and oil products may have a significant negative or positive impact on the
ton-mile and, therefore, the demand for our tanker vessels. This could have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results
of operations, cash flows, and financial position.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Technological innovation
and quality and efficiency requirements from our customers could reduce our charter hire income and the value of our vessels, or vessels
we may acquire.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our customers, in particular
those in the oil industry, have a high and increasing focus on quality and compliance standards with their suppliers across the entire
supply chain, including the shipping and transportation segment. Our continued compliance with these standards and quality requirements
is vital for our operations. Charter hire rates and the value and operational life of a vessel are determined by a number of factors including
the vessel&rsquo;s efficiency, operational flexibility and physical life. Efficiency includes speed, fuel economy and the ability to load
and discharge cargo quickly. Flexibility includes the ability to enter harbors, utilize related docking facilities and pass through canals
and straits. The length of a vessel&rsquo;s physical life is related to its original design and construction, its maintenance and the
impact of the stress of operations. If new vessels are built that are more efficient or more flexible or have longer physical lives than
our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, competition from these more technologically advanced vessels could adversely affect the amount
of charter hire payments we receive for our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, and the resale value of our vessels, or vessels we may
acquire could significantly decrease which may have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows
and financial position.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Failure to comply with
the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, or the FCPA, could result in fines, criminal penalties, and an adverse effect on our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may operate in a number
of countries throughout the world, including countries known to have a reputation for corruption. We are committed to doing business in
accordance with applicable anti-corruption laws and have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that is consistent and in full
compliance with the FCPA. We are subject, however, to the risk that we, our affiliated entities or our or their respective officers, directors,
employees, and agents may take actions determined to be in violation of such anti-corruption laws, including the FCPA. In addition, actual
or alleged violations could damage our reputation and ability to do business. Furthermore, detecting, investigating, and resolving actual
or alleged violations is expensive and can consume significant time and attention of our senior management. Any such violation could result
in substantial fines, sanctions, civil and/or criminal penalties, curtailment of operations in certain jurisdictions, and might adversely
affect our business, earnings or financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The smuggling of drugs
or other contraband onto our vessels, or vessels we may acquire may lead to governmental claims against us.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our vessels, or vessels we
may acquire, may call in ports where smugglers may attempt to hide drugs and other contraband on vessels, with or without the knowledge
of crew members. To the extent our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, are found with contraband, whether inside or attached to the hull
of our vessels and whether with or without the knowledge of any of our crew, we may face governmental or other regulatory claims which
could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition, as well as our ability to pay
dividends. Under some jurisdictions, vessels used for the conveyance of illegal drugs could result in forfeiture of the subject vessel
to the government of such jurisdiction.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Maritime claimants could
arrest our vessels, or vessels we may acquire, which could interrupt our cash flow.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Crew members, suppliers of
goods and services to a vessel, shippers of cargo and other parties may be entitled to a maritime lien against that vessel for unsatisfied
debts, claims or damages. In many jurisdictions, a maritime lienholder may enforce its lien by &ldquo;arresting&rdquo; or &ldquo;attaching&rdquo;
a vessel through foreclosure proceedings. The arrest or attachment of our vessels or vessels we acquire could result in a significant
loss of earnings for the related off-hire period. In addition, in jurisdictions where the &ldquo;sister ship&rdquo; theory of liability
applies, a claimant may arrest the vessel which is subject to the claimant&rsquo;s maritime lien and any &ldquo;associated&rdquo; vessel,
which is any vessel owned or controlled by the same owner. In countries with &ldquo;sister ship&rdquo; liability laws, claims might be
asserted against us or any of our vessels for liabilities of any other vessels we may own.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Governments could requisition
our vessels, or vessels we acquire, during a period of war or emergency, resulting in loss of earnings.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A government could requisition
our vessels for title or hire. Requisition for title occurs when a government takes control of a vessel and becomes the owner. Requisition
for hire occurs when a government takes control of a vessel and effectively becomes the charterer at dictated charter rates. Generally,
requisitions occur during a period of war or emergency. Although we would be entitled to compensation in the event of a requisition, the
amount and timing of payment of such compensation is uncertain. Government requisition of our vessels or vessels we acquire could negatively
impact our revenues should we not receive adequate compensation.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>U.S. federal tax authorities
could treat us as a&nbsp;</I></B>&ldquo;<B><I>passive foreign investment company,</I></B>&rdquo;<B><I>&nbsp;which could have adverse U.S.
federal income tax consequences to U.S. shareholders.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A foreign corporation will
be treated as a &ldquo;passive foreign investment company,&rdquo; or PFIC, for U.S. federal income tax purposes if either (1) at least
75% of its gross income for any taxable year consists of certain types of &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; or (2) at least 50% of the average
value of the corporation&rsquo;s assets produce or are held for the production of those types of &ldquo;passive income.&rdquo; For purposes
of these tests, &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; includes dividends, interest, gains from the sale or exchange of investment property and
rents and royalties other than rents and royalties which are received from unrelated parties in connection with the active conduct of
a trade or business. Income derived from the performance of services does not constitute &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; for this purpose.
U.S. shareholders of a PFIC are subject to a disadvantageous U.S. federal income tax regime with respect to the income derived by the
PFIC, the distributions they receive from the PFIC and the gain, if any, they derive from the sale or other disposition of their shares
in the PFIC.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In general, income derived
from the bareboat charter of a vessel should be treated as &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; for purposes of determining whether a foreign
corporation is a PFIC, and such vessel should be treated as an asset which produces or is held for the production of &ldquo;passive income.&rdquo;&nbsp;On
the other hand, income derived from the time charter of a vessel should not be treated as &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; for such purpose,
but rather should be treated as services income; likewise, a time chartered vessel should generally not be treated as an asset which produces
or is held for the production of &ldquo;passive income.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We believe that the Rubico
Predecessor was not a PFIC for its 2023 taxable year and we do not expect to be treated as a PFIC in the current or subsequent taxable
years. In this regard, we intend to treat the gross income we derive or are deemed to derive from our time chartering activities as services
income, rather than rental income. Accordingly, we believe that our income from our time chartering activities does not constitute &lsquo;&lsquo;passive
income,&rsquo;&rsquo; and the assets that we own and operate in connection with the production of that income do not constitute passive
assets.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">There is, however, no direct
legal authority under the PFIC rules addressing our proposed method of operation. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the United
States Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, or a court of law will accept our position, and there is a risk that the IRS or a court of law
could determine that we are a PFIC. Moreover, no assurance can be given that we would not constitute a PFIC for any future taxable year
if there were to be changes in the nature and extent of our operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our U.S. shareholders may
face adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences and certain information reporting obligations as a result of us being treated as a PFIC.&nbsp;Under
the PFIC rules, unless those shareholders make an election available under the Code (which election could itself have adverse consequences
for such shareholders, as discussed below under &ldquo;Taxation&mdash;U.S. Federal Income Consequences&mdash;U.S. Federal Income Taxation
of U.S. Holders&rdquo;), such shareholders would be liable to pay U.S. federal income tax at the then prevailing income tax rates on ordinary
income plus interest upon excess distributions and upon any gain from the disposition of their common shares, as if the excess distribution
or gain had been recognized ratably over the shareholder&rsquo;s holding period of the common shares.&nbsp;See &ldquo;Taxation&mdash;U.S.
Federal Income Consequences&mdash;U.S. Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders&rdquo; for a more comprehensive discussion of the U.S.
federal income tax consequences to U.S. shareholders as a result of our status as a PFIC.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may be subject to
U.S. federal income tax on our U.S. source income, which would reduce our earnings.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under the U.S. Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, 50% of the gross shipping income of a vessel owning or chartering corporation, such as ourselves
and our subsidiaries, that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United
States is characterized as U.S. source shipping income and such income is subject to a 4% U.S. federal income tax without allowance for
deduction, unless that corporation qualifies for exemption from tax under Section 883 of the Code.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Rubico Predecessor did
not qualify for the tax exemption under Section 883 of the Code for its 2021 taxable year. Therefore, the Rubico Predecessor was subject
to an effective 2% U.S. federal income tax on the gross shipping income derived during 2021 that is attributable to the transport of cargoes
to or from the United States. The amount of this tax for our 2021 taxable year was $20,000.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We took the position for U.S.
federal income tax reporting purposes that the Rubico Predecessor was not subject to U.S. federal income taxation for the 2022 taxable
year and intend to take this position for the 2023 taxable year. However, there are factual circumstances beyond our control that could
cause us to lose the benefit of the exemption and thereby become subject to U.S. federal income tax on our U.S. source shipping income.
Due to the factual nature of the issues involved, we may not qualify for exemption under Section 883 of the Code for any future taxable
year.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We plan to take the
position that the Spin-Off will not qualify for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">For U.S. federal income tax
purposes, if a corporate division, such as the Spin-Off qualifies for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code, the distribution
of our common shares to the Parent&rsquo;s shareholders would generally not be taxable as a distribution and shareholders would allocate
a portion of their tax basis in their shares of the Parent received in the Spin-Off. We intend to take the position that the Spin-Off
will not satisfy all of the requirements of Section 355 of the Code, and as such that the Spin-Off will not be treated as a tax-free corporate
division for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Based on this treatment, the distribution of our common shares to the Parent&rsquo;s shareholders
will be taxable as a distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The tax treatment of the Spin-Off is discussed below at &ldquo;Tax
Considerations &ndash; U.S. Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We are a&nbsp;</I></B>&ldquo;<B><I>foreign
private issuer,</I></B>&rdquo;<B><I>&nbsp;which could make our common shares less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock
price.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We are a &ldquo;foreign private
issuer,&rdquo; as such term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. As a &ldquo;foreign
private issuer&rdquo; the rules governing the information that we disclose differ from those governing U.S. corporations pursuant to the
Exchange Act. We are not required to file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or provide current reports on Form 8-K disclosing significant
events within four days of their occurrence. In addition, our officers and directors are exempt from the reporting and &ldquo;short-swing&rdquo;
profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and related rules with respect to their purchase and sales of our securities.
Our exemption from the rules of Section 16 of the Exchange Act regarding sales of common shares by insiders means that you will have less
data in this regard than shareholders of U.S. companies that are subject to the Exchange Act. Moreover, we are exempt from the proxy rules,
and proxy statements that we distribute will not be subject to review by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC. Accordingly,
there may be less publicly available information concerning us than there is for other U.S. public companies that are not foreign private
issuers. These exemptions and scaled disclosure requirements are not related to our status as an emerging growth company, and will continue
to be available to us even if we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company, but remain a foreign private issuer. These factors could
make our common shares less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We could lose our foreign
private issuer status under U.S. securities laws. The regulatory and compliance costs to us under U.S. securities laws as a U.S. domestic
issuer may be significantly higher. We would then also be required to file periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic
issuer forms with the SEC, which are more detailed and extensive than the forms available to a foreign private issuer. We may then also
be required to modify certain of our policies to comply with good or required governance practices associated with U.S. domestic issuers.
Such conversion and modifications will involve additional costs.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Changing laws and evolving
reporting requirements could have an adverse effect on our business.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white"><B><I></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Changing laws, regulations
and standards relating to reporting requirements, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, may create
additional compliance requirements for us. To maintain high standards of corporate governance and public disclosure, we have invested
in, and continue to invest in, reasonably necessary resources to comply with evolving standards.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">GDPR broadens the scope of
personal privacy laws to protect the rights of European Union citizens and requires organizations to report on data breaches within 72
hours and be bound by more stringent rules for obtaining the consent of individuals on how their data can be used. Non-compliance with
GDPR may expose entities to significant fines or other regulatory claims which could have an adverse effect on our business, and results
of operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON SHARES</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>There is no existing
market for our common shares, and a trading market that will provide you with adequate liquidity may not develop. The price of our common
shares may fluctuate significantly when and if trading in our common shares begins</I></B><I>. <B>Further, there is no guarantee of a
continuing public market to resell our common shares.</B></I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Prior to the Spin-Off, there
has been no public market for our common shares. We do not know the extent to which investor interest will lead to the development of
a trading market or how liquid that market might be. You may not be able to resell your common shares at or above the initial trading
price. Additionally, the lack of liquidity may result in wide bid-ask spreads, contribute to significant fluctuations in the market price
of the common shares and limit the number of investors who are able to buy the common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">We intend to apply to list our common shares on the
Nasdaq Capital Market or the NYSE American, although there can be no assurance that we will meet the initial listing standards of such
exchanges and that such applications will be successful. Further, if our common stock is approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market
or NYSE American, there is no guarantee that we will be able to maintain such listing for any period of time by perpetually satisfying
such exchange&rsquo;s continued listing requirements. Our failure to continue to meet these requirements may result in our securities
being delisted. We cannot assure you that any continuing public market to resell our common shares will be available.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>The market price of
our common shares may in the future be subject to significant fluctuations. </I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The market price of our common
shares may in the future be subject to significant fluctuations as a result of many factors, some of which are beyond our control. Among
the factors that could in the future affect our stock price are:</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">quarterly variations in our results of operations;</FONT></TD></TR>
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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes in market valuations of similar companies and stock market price and volume fluctuations generally;</FONT></TD></TR>
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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">changes in earnings estimates or the publication of research reports by analysts;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">speculation in the press or investment community about our business or the shipping industry generally;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">strategic actions by us or our competitors such as acquisitions or restructurings;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the thin trading market for our common shares, which makes it somewhat illiquid;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">regulatory developments;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">additions or departures of key personnel;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">general market conditions; and</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">domestic and international economic, market and currency factors unrelated to our performance.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The stock markets in general,
and the markets for shipping and shipping stocks in particular, have experienced extreme volatility that has sometimes been unrelated
to the operating performance of individual companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common
stock.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may rely in part
on equity issuances, which will not require shareholder approval, to fund our growth, and such equity issuances which could dilute your
ownership interests and may depress the market price of our common shares.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may issue additional common
shares or other equity securities of equal or senior rank in the future in connection with, among other things, future vessel acquisitions
or repayment of outstanding indebtedness, without shareholder approval, in a number of circumstances.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As part of our business strategy,
we may rely in part on issuances of equity or preferred securities, which may carry voting rights and may be convertible into common shares,
to fund the growth of our fleet. We may issue such securities in private placements, including to related parties, or in registered offerings.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our issuance of additional
common shares, including upon conversion of convertible securities, or other equity securities of equal or senior rank, or with voting
rights, may have the following effects:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our existing common shareholders&rsquo; proportionate ownership interest in us will decrease;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the amount of cash available for dividends payable per common share may decrease;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the relative voting strength of each previously outstanding common share may be diminished; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the market price of our common shares may decline.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>A possible &ldquo;short
squeeze&rdquo; due to a sudden increase in demand of our common stock that largely exceeds supply may lead to further price volatility
in our common shares.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Investors may purchase our
common shares to hedge existing exposure in our common shares or to speculate on the price of our common shares. Speculation on the price
of our common shares may involve long and short exposures. To the extent aggregate short exposure exceeds the number of common shares
available for purchase in the open market, investors with short exposure may have to pay a premium to repurchase our common shares for
delivery to lenders of our common shares. Those repurchases may in turn, dramatically increase the price of our common shares until investors
with short exposure are able to purchase additional common shares to cover their short position. This is often referred to as a &ldquo;short
squeeze.&rdquo; Following such a short squeeze, once investors purchase the shares necessary to cover their short position, the price
of our common shares may rapidly decline. A short squeeze could lead to volatile price movements in our shares that are not directly correlated
to the performance or prospects of our company.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>As a newly incorporated
company, we may not have the surplus or net profits required by law to pay dividends. The declaration and payment of dividends will always
be subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on a number of factors. Our board of directors may not declare
dividends in the future.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The declaration, timing and
amount of any dividend is subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent upon our earnings, financial condition,
market prospects and our growth strategy, capital expenditure requirements, dividends to holders of our preferred shares, investment opportunities,
restrictions in our financing arrangements, the provisions of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends to shareholders,
overall market conditions and other factors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, we may incur
expenses or liabilities, including extraordinary expenses, decreases in revenues, including as a result of unanticipated off-hire days
or loss of a vessel, or increased cash needs, or be subject to other circumstances in the future, including as a result of the risks described
in this registration statement and any future reports we may file with the SEC, that could reduce or eliminate the amount of cash that
we have available for distribution as dividends. Our growth strategy contemplates that we will finance the acquisition of additional vessels
in part through raising equity capital. However, if external sources of funds on terms acceptable to us are limited, our board of directors
may determine to finance acquisitions with cash from operations, which would reduce or even eliminate the amount of cash available for
the payment of dividends. In addition, any credit facilities that we may enter into or the terms of preferred shares which we may issue
in the future may include restrictions on our ability to pay dividends on our common shares. Further, under the terms of our current financing
arrangements, and possibly any future financing arrangements, we will not be permitted to pay dividends that would result in an event
of default or if an event of default has occurred and is continuing. As a result of these and other factors, we cannot assure you that
our board of directors will declare dividend payments on our common shares in the future.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Further, Marshall Islands
law generally prohibits the payment of dividends if the company is insolvent or would be rendered insolvent upon payment of such dividend,
and dividends may be declared and paid out of our operating surplus. Dividends may also be declared or paid out of net profits for the
fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and for the preceding fiscal year. As a newly incorporated company, we may not have the
required surplus or net profits to pay dividends, and we may be unable to pay dividends in any anticipated amount or at all.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our significant shareholder
has significant influence over us, and a trust established for the benefit of his family may be deemed to beneficially own, directly or
indirectly, 100% of our Series D Preferred Shares, and thereby to control the outcome of matters on which our shareholders are entitled
to vote.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Following the Spin-Off, Lax
Trust, which is an irrevocable trust established for the benefit of certain family members of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis, may be deemed
to beneficially own, directly or indirectly, all of the 100,000 outstanding Series D Preferred Shares. Each Series D Preferred Share carries
1,000 votes.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">By the Lax Trust&rsquo;s beneficial
ownership of 100% of our Series D Preferred Shares, following the Spin-Off, the Lax Trust may be deemed to beneficially own 94,2% of our
total voting power and to control the outcome of matters on which our shareholders are entitled to vote, including the election of our
directors and other significant corporate actions.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, following the
Spin-Off, 3 Sororibus Trust, which is an irrevocable trust established for the benefit of certain family members of Mr. Pistiolis, may
be deemed to beneficially own 47.9% of our Common Shares, and Mr. Pistiolis may be deemed to beneficially own 7.3% of our Common Shares,
based on the Schedule 13D/A filed on February 14, 2024 by such persons reporting beneficial ownership of common shares of the Parent.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Lax Trust together with
the 3 Sororibus Trust and Mr. Pistiolis may be deemed to beneficially own 97.4% of our total voting power, and therefore to control the
outcome of matters on which our shareholders are entitled to vote, including the election of our directors and other significant corporate
actions.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">This concentration of ownership
may delay, deter or prevent acts that would be favored by our other shareholders or deprive shareholders of an opportunity to receive
a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our business, and it is possible that the interests of Lax Trust, 3 Sororibus Trust, Mr.
Pistiolis or the family of Mr. Pistiolis may conflict with our interests and the interests of our other holders of shares. Any such conflicts
of interest could result in our entry into transactions on terms not determined by market forces. In addition, this concentration of share
ownership may adversely affect the trading price of our shares because investors may perceive disadvantages in owning shares in a company
with such concentrated shareholding. This concentration of ownership of our voting shares could adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common shares.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Anti-takeover provisions
in our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws could make it difficult for our shareholders to replace or remove our
current board of directors or could have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a merger or acquisition, which could adversely
affect the market price of our common shares.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Several provisions of our
amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws which we will adopt prior to the Spin-Off may have anti-takeover effects. These
provisions are intended to avoid costly takeover battles, lessen our vulnerability to a hostile change of control and enhance the ability
of our board to maximize shareholder value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire our company. However, these anti-take-over
provisions could make it difficult for our shareholders to change the composition of our board of directors in any one year, preventing
them from changing the composition of our management. In addition, the same provisions may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition
that some shareholders may consider favorable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">These provisions:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">authorize our board of directors to issue &ldquo;blank check&rdquo; preferred stock without shareholder approval, including preferred shares with superior voting rights, such as the Series D Preferred Shares;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">provide for a classified board of directors with staggered, three-year terms;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">permit the removal of any director only for cause;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">prohibiting shareholder action by written consent unless the written consent is signed by all shareholders entitled to vote on the action;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">limiting the persons who may call special meetings of shareholders; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted on by shareholders at meetings of shareholders.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, in connection
with the Spin-Off we will enter into a shareholders&rsquo; rights agreement pursuant to which our board of directors may cause the substantial
dilution of any person that attempts to acquire us without the approval of our board of directors.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">These anti-takeover provisions
including provisions of our shareholders&rsquo; rights agreement, could substantially impede the ability of our shareholders to impose
a change in control and, as a result, may adversely affect the market price of our common shares and your ability to realize any potential
change of control premium.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We are an &ldquo;emerging
growth company&rdquo; and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make
our Common Stock less attractive to investors</I></B><I>.</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We are an &ldquo;emerging
growth company&rdquo; as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements
that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. While we have elected to take advantage of some
of the reduced reporting obligations, we are choosing to &ldquo;opt-out&rdquo; of the extended transition period relating to the exemption
from new or revised financial accounting standards. We cannot predict if investors will find our Common Stock less attractive because
we may rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our Common Stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading
market for our Common Stock and our share price may be more volatile.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, under the JOBS
Act, our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or Sarbanes-Oxley, for so long as we are an emerging growth
company. For as long as we take advantage of the reduced reporting obligations, the information that we provide shareholders may be different
from information provided by other public companies.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We are incorporated
in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which does not have a well-developed body of corporate law, and as a result, shareholders may
have fewer rights and protections under Marshall Islands law than under a typical jurisdiction in the United States.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our corporate affairs are
governed by our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, our Bylaws, and by the Marshall Islands Business Corporations Act, or the BCA.
The provisions of the BCA resemble provisions of the corporation laws of a number of states in the United States. However, there have
been few judicial cases in the Republic of the Marshall Islands interpreting the BCA. The rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors
under the law of the Republic of the Marshall Islands are not as clearly established as the rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors
under statutes or judicial precedent in existence in certain United States jurisdictions. Shareholder rights may differ as well. While
the BCA does specifically incorporate the non-statutory law, or judicial case law, of the State of Delaware and other states with substantially
similar legislative provisions, our public shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions
by management, directors or controlling shareholders than would shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a United States jurisdiction.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>As a Marshall Islands corporation with principal
executive offices in Greece and subsidiaries in the Marshall Islands and other offshore jurisdictions, our operations may be subject to
economic substance requirements.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The Council of the European Union, or the Council,
routinely publishes a list of &ldquo;non-cooperative jurisdictions&rdquo; for tax purposes, which includes countries that the Council
believes need to improve their legal framework and to work towards compliance with international standards in taxation. In February 2023,
the Republic of the Marshall Islands, among others, was placed by the EU on the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for lacking in the
enforcement of economic substance requirements, and was subsequently removed from such list in October 2023. EU member states have agreed
upon a set of measures, which they can choose to apply against the listed countries, including increased monitoring and audits, withholding
taxes, and non-deductibility of costs, and although we are not currently aware of any such measures being adopted, they can be adopted
by one or more EU members states in the future. The European Commission has stated it will continue to support member states&rsquo; efforts
to develop a more coordinated approach to sanctions for the listed countries. EU legislation prohibits certain EU funds from being channeled
or transited through entities in non-cooperative jurisdictions.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">We are a Marshall Islands corporation with principal
executive offices in Greece. The Marshall Islands has enacted economic substance regulations with which we may be obligated to comply.
Those regulations require certain entities that are not otherwise tax resident elsewhere that carry out particular activities to comply
with an economic substance test whereby the entity must show that it (i) is directed and managed in the Marshall Islands in relation to
that relevant activity, (ii) carries out core income-generating activity in relation to that relevant activity in the Marshall Islands
(although it is being understood and acknowledged by the regulators that income-generated activities for shipping companies will generally
occur in international waters), and (iii) having regard to the level of relevant activity carried out in the Marshall Islands, has (a)
an adequate amount of expenditures in the Marshall Islands, (b) adequate physical presence in the Marshall Islands, and (c) an adequate
number of qualified employees in the Marshall Islands.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">If we fail to comply with our obligations under this
legislation or any similar law applicable to us in any other jurisdictions, we could be subject to financial penalties and spontaneous
disclosure of information to foreign tax officials or with respect to the Marshall Islands economic substance requirements, revocation
of the formation documents and dissolution of the applicable non-compliant Marshall Islands entity or struck from the register of companies
in related jurisdictions. Any of the foregoing could be disruptive to our business and could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial conditions, and operating results. Accordingly, any implementation of, or changes to, any of the economic substance regulations
that impact us could increase the complexity and costs of carrying on business in these jurisdictions, and thus could adversely affect
our business, financial condition or results of operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">We do not know what actions the Marshall Islands may
take, if any, to remove itself from the list of &ldquo;non-cooperative jurisdictions&rdquo; if it should be placed back on the list; how
quickly the EU would react to any changes in regulations of the Marshall Islands; or how EU banks or other counterparties will react while
we or our subsidiaries remain as entities organized and existing under the laws of the Marshall Islands during a period if the Marshall
Islands is again placed on the list of &ldquo;non-cooperative jurisdictions.&rdquo; The effect of the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions,
and any noncompliance by us with legislation or regulations adopted by the Marshall Islands to achieve removal from the list, could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions and operating results.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>It may not be possible
for investors to serve process on or enforce U.S. judgments against us.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We and our subsidiaries are
incorporated in jurisdictions outside the U.S. and substantially all of our assets and those of our subsidiaries are located outside the
U.S. In addition, all of our directors and officers are non-residents of the U.S., and all or a substantial portion of the assets of these
non-residents are located outside the U.S. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for U.S. investors to serve process within the
U.S. upon us, our subsidiaries or our directors and officers or to enforce a judgment against us for civil liabilities in U.S. courts.
In addition, you should not assume that courts in the countries in which we or our subsidiaries are incorporated or where our assets or
the assets of our subsidiaries are located (1) would enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained in actions against us or our subsidiaries
based upon the civil liability provisions of applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws or (2) would enforce, in original actions,
liabilities against us or our subsidiaries based on those laws.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Our amended and restated articles of incorporation
include forum selection provisions for certain disputes between us and our shareholders, which could limit our shareholders</I></B>&rsquo;
<B><I>ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our amended and restated articles of incorporation
provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, (A) to the fullest extent permitted by law, the High
Court of the Republic of Marshall Islands shall be the sole and exclusive forum for any internal corporate claim, intra-corporate claim,
or claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, including (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company,
(ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, employee or shareholder of the Company
to the Company or the Company&rsquo;s shareholders, and (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the BCA
or our amended and restated articles of incorporation or amended and restated bylaws, and (B) the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York (or, if such court does not have jurisdiction over such claim, any other federal district court of the United
States) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for all claims arising under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, as applicable, and
any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, to the extent such claims would be subject to federal or state jurisdiction pursuant to
the Securities Act or Exchange Act, as applicable, and after giving effect to clause (A) above. Therefore, to the fullest extent permitted
by law, we have selected the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as the exclusive forum for any derivative action alleging
a violation of the Securities Act or Exchange Act. Although our forum selection provisions shall not relieve us of our statutory duties
to comply with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, and our shareholders are not deemed to have waived
our compliance with such laws, rules, and regulations, as applicable, our forum selection provisions may limit a shareholder&rsquo;s ability
to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or other employees, and
may increase the costs associated with such lawsuits, which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims. Please also see below,
&ldquo;&mdash;We may not achieve the intended benefits of having forum selection provision if they are found to be unenforceable.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may not achieve the
intended benefits of having forum selection provisions if they are found to be unenforceable.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Section 22 of the Securities
Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the
Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over
all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our amended and restated articles
of incorporation include a forum selection clause which provides that, unless we consent in writing to an alternative forum, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, the High Court of the Republic of Marshall Islands shall be the sole and exclusive forum any internal corporate
claim, intra-corporate claim, or claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, including, among others, any derivative action or proceeding
brought on behalf of the Company, and that, subject to the foregoing, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New
York (or, if such court does not have jurisdiction over such claim, any other federal district court of the United States) shall be the
sole and exclusive forum for all claims arising under the Securities Act or Exchange Act, to the extent such claims would be subject to
federal or state jurisdiction pursuant to the Securities Act or Exchange Act, as applicable. Therefore, to the fullest extent permitted
by law, we have selected the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as the exclusive forum for any derivative action alleging
a violation of the Securities Act or Exchange Act. The enforceability of similar forum selection provisions in other companies&rsquo;
governing documents has been challenged in legal proceedings, and it is possible that in connection with any action a court could find
the forum selection provisions contained in our amended and restated articles of incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable (in
whole or in part) in such action. For example, with respect to derivative actions arising under the Exchange Act, there is currently disagreement
among federal Courts of Appeals in the United States (a circuit split between the Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth Circuits)
as to whether a forum selection clause which requires that derivative actions be brought in a specified forum other than the federal courts
would contravene Section 27 of the Exchange Act under certain circumstances. The circuit split follows a line of cases that analyze the
enforceability of forum selection provisions in the context of derivative Securities Act and Exchange Act claims. Accordingly, the applicability
of the provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation selecting a Marshall Islands forum for certain types of claims
may be limited with respect to such claims arising under the Securities Act or Exchange Act and, as a result, under certain such circumstances,
the effect of our forum selection provisions may be uncertain. As a result, we could be required to litigate claims in multiple jurisdictions,
incur additional costs with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, or otherwise not receive the benefits that we expect our forum
selection provisions to provide, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>RISKS RELATED TO OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR
FLEET MANAGER AND ITS AFFILIATES</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We are dependent on
our Fleet Manager, an affiliate of our significant shareholder, to perform the day-to-day management of our fleet.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our executive management team
will be provided by Central Mare. We subcontract the day-to-day vessel management of our fleet, including crewing, maintenance and repair
to our Fleet Manager. Furthermore, upon delivery of any vessels we may acquire, we expect to subcontract their day-to-day management to
our Fleet Manager. Our Fleet Manager is a related party affiliated with the family of Mr. Pistiolis, our significant shareholder. We are
dependent on our Fleet Manager for the technical and commercial operation of our fleet as well as for all accounting and reporting functions
and the loss of our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s services or its failure to perform obligations to us could materially and adversely affect the
results of our operations. If our Fleet Manager suffers material damage to its reputation or relationships it may harm our ability to:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 92%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">continue to operate our vessels, or vessels we may acquire and service our customers;</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">renew existing charters upon their expiration;</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">obtain new charters;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">obtain financing on commercially acceptable terms;</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">obtain insurance on commercially acceptable terms;</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">maintain satisfactory relationships with our customers and suppliers; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">successfully execute our growth strategy.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our Fleet Manager is
a privately held company and there may be limited or no publicly available information about it.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our Fleet Manager is a privately
held company. The ability of our Fleet Manager to provide services for our benefit will depend in part on its own financial strength.
Circumstances beyond our control could impair our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s financial strength, and there may be limited publicly available
information about its financial condition. As a result, an investor in our common shares might have little advance warning of problems
affecting our Fleet Manager, even though these problems could have a material adverse effect on us.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>Our Fleet Manager may
have conflicts of interest between us and its other clients.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We subcontract the day-to-day
vessel management of our fleet, including crewing, maintenance and repair to our Fleet Manager. Our Fleet Manager may provide similar
services for vessels owned by other shipping companies, and it also may provide similar services to companies with which our Fleet Manager
is affiliated, including the Parent. These responsibilities and relationships could create conflicts of interest between our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s
performance of its obligations to us, on the one hand, and our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s performance of its obligations to its other clients,
on the other hand. These conflicts may arise in connection with the crewing, supply provisioning and operations of the vessels in our
fleet versus vessels owned by other clients of our Fleet Manager. In particular, our Fleet Manager may give preferential treatment to
vessels owned by other clients whose arrangements provide for greater economic benefit to our Fleet Manager. These conflicts of interest
may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B><U>Risks Relating to the Spin-Off</U></B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may be unable to
successfully consummate the Spin-Off or to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the Spin-Off</I></B><I>.</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We believe that, as a publicly
traded company, we will be able to, among other things, better focus our financial and operational resources on our specific shipping
business, implement and maintain a capital structure designed to meet our specific needs, design and implement corporate strategies and
policies that are targeted to our business, more effectively respond to industry dynamics and create effective incentives for our management
and employees that are more closely tied to our business performance. However, by separating from the Parent, we may be more susceptible
to market fluctuations and have less leverage with customers, and we may experience other adverse events. In addition, we may be unable
to successfully consummate the Spin-Off or achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve as a separate company in the
time we expect, if at all. The completion of the Spin-Off will also require significant amounts of our management's time and effort, which
may divert management's attention from operating and growing our business.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may be unable to
make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate as a publicly traded company, and we may experience increased
costs after the Spin-Off.</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Following the Spin-Off, we
will need to provide internally or obtain from unaffiliated third parties some of the services we currently receive from the Parent. We
may be unable to replace these services in a timely manner or on terms and conditions as favorable as those we receive from the Parent.
We may be unable to successfully establish the infrastructure or implement the changes necessary to operate independently or may incur
additional costs. If we fail to obtain the services necessary to operate effectively or if we incur greater costs in obtaining these services,
our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We have no operating
history as a publicly traded company, and our historical financial information is not necessarily representative of the results we would
have achieved as a publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We derived the historical
financial information included in this registration statement in part from the Parent&rsquo;s consolidated financial statements, and this
information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations and financial position we would have achieved as a separate publicly-traded
company during the periods presented or those that we will achieve in the future. This is primarily because of the following factors:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Prior to the Spin-Off, we operated as part of the Parent&rsquo;s broader corporate organization, and the Parent performed various corporate functions for us. Our historical financial information reflects allocations of corporate expenses from the Parent for these and similar functions. These allocations may not reflect the costs we will incur for similar services in the future as a publicly traded company.</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Our historical financial information does not reflect changes that we expect to experience in the future as a result of our separation from the Parent, including changes in our cost structure, personnel needs, tax structure, financing and business operations. As part of Parent, we enjoyed certain benefits from the Parent&rsquo;s operating diversity, size, borrowing leverage and available capital for investments, and we may lose these benefits after the Spin-Off. As a separate entity, we may be unable to purchase services and technologies or access capital markets on terms as favorable to us as those we obtained as part of the Parent prior to the Spin-Off. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Following the Spin-Off, we
will also be responsible for the additional costs associated with being a publicly traded company, including costs related to corporate
governance, investor and public relations and public reporting. In addition, certain costs incurred by the Parent, including executive
oversight, accounting, treasury, tax, legal, human resources, occupancy, procurement, information technology and other shared services,
have historically been allocated to us by the Parent; but these allocations may not reflect the future level of these costs to us as we
begin to provide these services ourselves. Therefore, our historical financial statements may not be indicative of our future performance
as a separate publicly traded company. We cannot assure you that our operating results will continue at a similar level when we are a
separate publicly traded company. For additional information about our past financial performance and the basis of presentation of our
financial statements, see &ldquo;Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects&rdquo; and our historical financial statements and
the notes thereto included elsewhere in this registration statement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><I>We may not be able to
access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed on acceptable terms.</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">From time to time, we may
need to access the capital markets to obtain long-term and short-term financing. We have not previously accessed the capital markets as
a separate public company, and our access to, and the availability of, financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will
be impacted by many factors, including our financial performance, our credit ratings or absence thereof, the liquidity of the overall
capital markets and the state of the economy. We cannot assure you that we will have access to the capital markets at the times and in
the amounts needed or on terms acceptable to us.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 4.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_005"></A>INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>History and Development of the Company</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Overview</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We are an international owner
and operator of two modern, fuel efficient eco, 157,000 dwt Suezmax tankers, the M/T Eco Malibu with an age of 3.2 years and the M/T Eco
West Coast with an age of 3.3 years, each focusing on the transportation of crude oil.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">We intend to expand our fleet into other seaborne transportation sectors depending on available
opportunities, opportunistically considering further expansion into Suezmax crude oil tanker vessels as well as diversification into other
sectors related to seaborne transportation of goods or passengers, including recreational transportation, depending on our assessment
of market conditions and available opportunities at the time when an acquisition is possible. Our targets may include newbuilding vessels
or vessels from the secondhand market, including acquisitions from unrelated third parties, the Parent or other related parties.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Currently, we do not have
any agreements or commitments to acquire additional vessels. The Parent intends to grant us a right of first offer over one Suezmax crude
oil carrier currently owned by the Parent. Pursuant to this right of first offer, we will have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase
the identified vessel in the event and on the terms on which the Parent has determined to sell the vessel.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">We were incorporated
under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, pursuant to the BCA, on August 11, 2022. Our executive offices are currently
located at 20 Iouliou Kaisara Str, 19002, Paiania, Athens, Greece and our telephone number is +30 210 812 8107. Our website is
www.rubicoinc.com. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information that
we file electronically at www.sec.gov. Information on such websites does not constitute a part of this registration statement and is
not incorporated by reference herein.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">On March 18, 2021, we entered
into a credit facility with ABN Amro for $36.8 million for the financing of the vessel M/T Eco West Coast (see &ldquo;Item 5. Operating
and Financial Review and Prospects&mdash;B. Liquidity and Capital Resources&mdash;Debt Facilities<B>&mdash;</B>Prepayments of senior secured
loans&mdash;ABN Facility&rdquo;).&nbsp;The facility bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50%. From June 23, 2023, ABN Amro switched
the facility&rsquo;s variable rate from LIBOR to Compounded SOFR. On December 14, 2023, this facility was fully prepaid using part of
the proceeds from the AVIC SLB (see&nbsp;&ldquo;Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects&mdash;B. Liquidity and Capital Resources&mdash;Debt
Facilities<B>&mdash;</B>New Financings Committed under Sale and Leaseback Agreements&mdash;AVIC Sale and Leaseback&rdquo;).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">On
May 6, 2021, we entered into a credit facility with Alpha Bank for $38.0 million for the financing of the vessel M/T Eco Malibu (see &ldquo;Item
5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects&mdash;B. Liquidity and Capital Resources&mdash;Debt Facilities<B>&mdash;</B>Prepayments
of senior secured loans&mdash;Alpha Bank Facility&rdquo;). The facility bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00%.&nbsp;From June
9, 2023, Alpha Bank switched the facility&rsquo;s variable rate from LIBOR to Term SOFR. On December 21, 2023, this facility was fully
prepaid through part of the proceeds from the Huarong SLB (see&nbsp;&ldquo;Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects&mdash;B.
Liquidity and Capital Resources&mdash;Debt Facilities<B>&mdash;</B>New Financings Committed under Sale and Leaseback Agreements&mdash;Huarong
Sale and Leaseback&rdquo;).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">On December 14,
2023, we consummated a SLB with </FONT>AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd (&ldquo;AVIC&rdquo; and the &ldquo;AVIC SLB&rdquo;) <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">in
the amount of $41.0 million, for the purpose of refinancing the indebtedness secured over the M/T Eco West Coast. For more information,
see &ldquo;Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects&mdash;B. Liquidity and Capital Resources&mdash;Debt Facilities<B>&mdash;</B>New
Financings Committed under Sale and Leaseback Agreements&mdash;AVIC SLB.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">On December 20,
2023, we consummated a SLB with China Huarong Shipping Financial Leasing Co Ltd. (&ldquo;Huarong&rdquo; and the &ldquo;Huarong SLB&rdquo;)
in the amount of $41.0 million, for the purpose of refinancing the indebtedness secured over the M/T Eco Malibu. For more information,
see&nbsp;&ldquo;Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects&mdash;B. Liquidity and Capital Resources&mdash;Debt Facilities<B>&mdash;</B>New
Financings Committed under Sale and Leaseback Agreements&mdash;Huarong SLB.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Reasons for the Spin-Off</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">The Parent currently owns
and operates a fleet of modern, fuel efficient &ldquo;ECO&rdquo; tanker vessels focusing on the transportation of crude oil as well as
clean petroleum products and bulk liquid chemicals consisting of 2 VLCCs, 5 Suezmaxes and 3 MR tankers, two of which are 50% owned.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Following the Spin-Off, we will own and operate two Suezmax crude oil tanker vessels, and intend to pursue
a flexible acquisition strategy by opportunistically considering further expansion into Suezmax crude oil tanker vessels as well as diversification
into other sectors related to seaborne transportation of goods or passengers, including recreational transportation.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">By providing a more diversified
acquisition strategy versus the Parent&rsquo;s more focused fleet while leveraging our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s track record of success in
building a fleet, we and the Parent believe that the Spin-Off will maximize both the Parent&rsquo;s and our shareholders&rsquo; returns,
as investment value will be created by allowing investors to make independent investment decisions with respect to each of us and the
Parent based on, among other factors, our different business models, strategies, risk exposures, valuation potential and industry focus.
We and the Parent also believe that the Spin-Off may better position both companies for potential sale or merger opportunities in the
future.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">In determining whether to
effect the spin-off, the board of directors of the Parent also considered the costs and risks associated with the transaction, including
those associated with preparing us to become a separate publicly traded company, the risk of volatility in our and the Parent&rsquo;s
stock price that may occur immediately following the Spin-Off, including the potential impact on the price of our common shares due to
sales by our shareholders whose investment objectives may not be met by our Common Stock, the time that it may take for us to attract
an appropriate shareholder base, and the resulting risk that the trading value of the two separate entities after the Spin-Off may be
less than the trading value of the Parent&rsquo;s common shares before the Spin-Off. Notwithstanding these costs and risks, however, the
Parent&rsquo;s board of directors determined that a spin-off, in the form contemplated herein, and the combined but separate ownership
of the Parent common shares and our common shares is the best alternative to enhance long-term shareholder value relative to other strategic
alternatives.</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Business Overview</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">We are an international owner
and operator of two modern, fuel efficient eco, 157,000 dwt Suezmax tanker, the M/T Eco Malibu with an age of 3.2 years and the M/T Eco
West Coast with an age of 3.3 years, each focusing on the transportation of crude oil.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">The following table lists
the vessels in our fleet as of the date of this registration statement:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Year Built</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Dwt</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Yard</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Charterer</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">End of firm period</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Charterer&rsquo;s Optional Periods</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Gross Rate fixed period/ options</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Type of Employment</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 20%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">M/T Eco West Coast</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">157,000</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">Hyundai</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">Clearlake</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">January 2027</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">1+1 years</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">$32,850 / $34,750 / $36,750</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 9%; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>Time Charter<SUP>(1)</SUP></I></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">M/T Eco Malibu</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">157,000</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">Hyundai</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">Clearlake</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">March 2027</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">1+1 years</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">$32,850 / $34,750 / $36,750</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>Time Charter<SUP>(1)</SUP></I></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Both of our vessels are chartered by Clearlake Shipping Pte Ltd (&ldquo;Clearlake&rdquo;). According to the provisions of each time charter, the Rubico Predecessor is entitled to terminate the charter in case of the charterer&rsquo;s failure of punctual and regular payment of hire, while the charterer may cancel the relevant charter if we are in breach of certain maintenance obligations under the relevant agreement, if the relevant vessel is not available for a scheduled voyage due to the action of third parties, or if the relevant vessel is or is expected to be off-hire for more than sixty consecutive days due to certain mechanical or operational causes. In addition, both parties have the option to terminate the relevant charter in case of the outbreak of war or hostilities between two or more of the United States, the United Kingdom, the former U.S.S.R. (except that declaration of war or hostilities solely between any two or more of the countries or republics having been part of the former U.S.S.R. shall be exempted), the People&rsquo;s Republic of China and the Marshall Islands.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Our Business Strategy</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Competitive Strengths</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Opportunity for growth.</I>
We believe we will be well positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize our current fleet due to competitive cost structure, strong
customer relationships and experienced management team.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Demonstrated access to
financing</I>. We believe that we are well placed to take advantage of business opportunities due to the Fleet Manager&rsquo;s operational
platform, which we aim to leverage, along with our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s demonstrated access to financing at the Parent. We believe that
our ability to access financing will continue to allow us to capture additional market opportunities when they arise.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s
commercial relationships, reputation and track record</I>. We believe that our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s network of commercial relationships
and reputation and track record in building shipping fleets should provide us with access to attractive acquisition, chartering and vessel
financing opportunities.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Modern, Fuel Efficient,
Scrubber Fitted Fleet. </I>Our vessels have the latest-generation, fuel efficient design and specifications. We believe that modern, fuel-efficient
vessels like ours command higher charter rates than conventional vessels.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Strategies</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Opportunistic and sector-agnostic
vessel acquisition strategy. </I>We plan to exploit opportunities in any sector related to seaborne transportation of goods or
passengers, including recreational transportation that provides an attractive demand and supply profile as well as a positive market outlook
in the medium to long-term by acquiring vessels trading on this sector. The&nbsp;decision for entering a new sector will be based on robust
fundamentals and thoughtful analysis of factors affecting both the demand side and the supply side, while the selection of the target
vessel will be subject to strict qualitative criteria including the environmental performance and energy efficiency of the acquisition
candidates.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Expand our fleet through
accretive acquisitions</I>. We intend to grow our current fleet through timely and selective acquisitions of additional vessels at attractive
valuations. In evaluating acquisitions, we consider and analyze, among other things, our expectation of fundamental developments in the
shipping industry, the level of liquidity in the resale and charter market, the vessel condition and technical specifications, the expected
remaining useful life, as well as the overall strategic positioning of our fleet and customers. For vessels acquired with charters attached,
we also consider the credit quality of the charterer and the duration and terms of the contracts in place. Based on our Fleet Manager&rsquo;s
successful track record, commercial expertise and reputation in the marketplace as well as our transparent and public corporate structure,
we believe that we are well-positioned to source off-market opportunities to acquire secondhand vessels. As a result, we may be able to
acquire vessels on more favorable terms than what would be obtained without access to such opportunities.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Access to attractive chartering
opportunities</I>. Our Fleet Manager has built relationships with many well-known charterers, which we believe is the result of its and
our Parent&rsquo;s reputation for reliable service, safety and dependability. Through a combination of fixed period time charters and
spot charters, our Parent and Fleet Manager have historically provided services to many national, regional and international oil companies,
charterers and oil traders, including Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Petrobras, ConocoPhillips, Pemex, Hellenic Petroleum, Glencore, Clearlake,
Vitol and Trafigura. We focus on the needs of our customers and intend to acquire tankers and upgrade our fleet based on the requirements
and specifications of our charterers, which we believe will enable us to obtain repeat business from our customers.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Environmental, Social,
Governance, or ESG, Practices</I>: We actively manage a broad range of ESG initiatives, taking into consideration their expected impact
on the sustainability of our business over time, and the potential impact of our business on society and the environment. Scrubber installations,
Existing Vessel Design Index, or EEXI, upgrades, and Energy Saving Devices (&ldquo;ESDs&rdquo;) installations, weather routing, slow steaming,
ballast and trim optimization during the ballast voyage legs, application of noise reduction designs and frequent propeller and hull cleaning
policy constitute examples of the environmental practices our management team has deployed. Moreover, we pay considerable attention to
our human resources both on our vessels, or vessels we may acquire and ashore, proven by a variety of practices, including, gender discrimination
elimination, performance KPIs, worldwide training and medical insurance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Management of Our Fleet</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Prior to the
consummation of the Spin-Off, we intend to enter into a letter agreement (the &ldquo;CSI Letter Agreement&rdquo;) with our Fleet
Manager, a related party affiliated with the family of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis, our significant shareholder, that will detail the
terms on which any vessels we may acquire will be managed. Both Athenean and Roman, our vessel-owning subsidiaries, have entered
into management agreements, each a Management Agreement and together the Management Agreements, with our Fleet Manager on May 28,
2020. Both the Management Agreements and the CSI Letter Agreement, once entered into, can only be terminated subject to an
eighteen-month advance notice, subject to a termination fee equal to twelve months of fees payable under the CSI Letter Agreement or
each of the Management Agreements.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Pursuant to the CSI Letter Agreement, once entered into, as well as each of the Management Agreements,
we pay a management fee of $630 per day per vessel for the provision of technical, commercial, operation, insurance, bunkering and crew
management, commencing three months before the vessel is scheduled to be delivered by the shipyard. In addition, each of the Management
Agreements provides and the CSI Letter Agreement is intended to provide for payment to our Fleet Manager of: (i) $573 per day for superintendent
visits plus actual expenses; (ii) a chartering commission of 1.25% on all freight, hire and demurrage revenues; (iii) a commission of
1.00% on all gross vessel sale proceeds or the purchase price paid for vessels and (iv) a financing fee of 0.2% on derivative agreements
and loan financing or refinancing. Our Fleet Manager will also perform supervision services for any newbuilding vessel we may acquire
while the vessel is under construction, for which we will pay our Fleet Manager the actual cost of the supervision services plus a fee
of 7% of such supervision services.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our Fleet Manager provides,
at cost, all accounting, reporting and administrative services. Finally, each of the Management Agreements provide and the CSI Letter
Agreement is expected to provide for a performance incentive fee for the provision of management services to be determined at the discretion
of our Board of Directors. Each of the Management Agreements has and the CSI Letter Agreement is expected to have an initial term of five
years, after which they will both continue to be in effect until terminated by either party subject to an eighteen-month advance notice
of termination. Pursuant to the terms of each of the Management Agreements and the intended terms of the CSI Letter Agreement, all fees
payable to our Fleet Manager are adjusted annually according to the US Consumer Price Inflation (&ldquo;CPI&rdquo;) of the previous year
and if CPI is less than 2% then a 2% increase is effected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Employment of Our Fleet</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As of the date of this registration
statement, both of our current vessels are chartered on a time charter by Clearlake Shipping Pte Ltd. For both of our vessels, we had
entered into time charters with Clearlake for a period of three years at a firm daily rate of $33,950, with a charterer&rsquo;s option
to extend for two additional years at $34,750 and $36,750, respectively. On July 6, 2023, our Parent entered into an agreement with Clearlake
to extend the duration of the fixed period of the time charterparties of both vessels to a fixed term of a minimum of 30 months and maximum
of 36 months. The daily rate of the extended period was agreed at $32,850, with the daily rates of the optional periods remaining the
same. The time charter for M/T Eco Malibu commenced on May 15, 2021, with the fixed term expiring between September 13, 2026 and March
13, 2027 and the time charter for M/T Eco West Coast commenced on March 30, 2021, with the fixed term expiring between July 30, 2026 and
January 30, 2027, with the fixed term depending on the period elected by the charterer as set out above. A time charter is generally a
contract to provide your ship for a predefined period to the charterer for an agreed daily US$ rate. This rate can be fixed or index-linked,
with the latter mounting volatility of freight earnings, as shipping freight indices fluctuate on a seasonal and year-to-year basis. Fluctuations
derive from imbalances in the availability of cargoes for shipment and the number of vessels available at any given time to transport
these cargoes. Vessels operating in the time charter market ensure that there will be employment on the vessel for the defined period,
while the index-linked hire rate may enable us to capture increased profit margins during periods of improvements in tanker vessel charter
rates.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>The International Shipping Industry</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The seaborne transportation
industry is a vital link in international trade, with ocean going vessels representing the most efficient and often the only method of
transporting large volumes of basic commodities and finished products. Demand for tankers is dictated by world oil demand and trade, which
is influenced by many factors, including international economic activity; geographic changes in oil production, processing, and consumption;
oil price levels; inventory policies of the major oil and oil trading companies; and strategic inventory policies of countries such as
the United States, China and India.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Shipping demand, measured
in ton-miles, is a product of (a) the amount of cargo transported in ocean going vessels, multiplied by (b) the distance over which this
cargo is transported. The distance is the more variable element of the ton-mile demand equation and is determined by seaborne trading
patterns, which are principally influenced by the locations of production and consumption. Seaborne trading patterns are also periodically
influenced by geo-political events that divert vessels from normal trading patterns, as well as by inter-regional trading activity created
by commodity supply and demand imbalances. Tonnage of oil shipped is primarily a function of global oil consumption, which is driven by
economic activity as well as the long-term impact of oil prices on the location and related volume of oil production. Tonnage of oil shipped
is also influenced by transportation alternatives (such as pipelines) and the output of refineries.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Demand for tankers and tonnage
of oil shipped is primarily a function of global oil consumption, which is driven by economic activity, as well as the long-term impact
of oil prices on the location and related volume of oil production. Global oil demand returned to limited growth in 2010 and has since
been expanding at a modest pace, as a steady rise in Asia has outweighed decreasing demand in Europe and in the United States, with a
notable exception for 2020 and 2021 in which years the COVID-19 epidemic dramatically reduced oil demand. According to the International
Energy Agency, global oil demand increased to 101.7 million barrels/day in 2023, compared to 100.8 million barrels/day for 2022.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">We strategically monitor developments in the tanker
industry on a regular basis and, subject to market demand, will seek to enter into shorter or longer time or bareboat charters according
to prevailing market conditions.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We will compete for charters
on the basis of price, vessel location, size, age and condition of the vessel, as well as on our reputation as an operator. We will arrange
our time charters and bareboat charters through the use of brokers, who negotiate the terms of the charters based on market conditions.
We currently compete primarily with owners of tankers in Suezmax&nbsp;class size. Ownership of tankers is highly fragmented and is divided
among major oil companies and independent vessel owners.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>Customers</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The only customer of the Rubico
Predecessor during the last year was Clearlake.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Seasonality</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Historically, oil trade and,
therefore, charter rates increased in the winter months and eased in the summer months as demand for oil and oil products in the Northern
Hemisphere rose in colder weather and fell in warmer weather. The tanker industry, in general, has become less dependent on the seasonal
transport of heating oil than a decade ago as new uses for oil and oil products have developed, spreading consumption more evenly over
the year. This is most apparent from the higher seasonal demand during the summer months due to energy requirements for air conditioning
and motor vehicles. This seasonality may affect operating results. However, to the extent that our vessels, or any vessels we may acquire
are chartered at fixed rates on a long-term basis, seasonal factors will not have a significant direct effect on our business.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Environmental and Other Regulations</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Government regulation and
laws significantly affect the ownership and operation of our fleet. We are subject to international conventions and treaties, national,
state and local laws and regulations in force in the countries in which our vessels and other vessels we may acquire may operate or are
registered relating to safety and health and environmental protection including the storage, handling, emission, transportation and discharge
of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and the remediation of contamination and liability for damage to natural resources. Compliance
with such laws, regulations and other requirements entails significant expense, including vessel modifications and implementation of certain
operating procedures.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A variety of government and
private entities subject our vessels and other vessels we may acquire to both scheduled and unscheduled inspections. These entities include
the local port authorities (applicable national authorities such as the United States Coast Guard, or USCG, harbor master or equivalent),
classification societies, flag state administrations (countries of registry), terminal operators and charterers. Certain of these entities
require us to obtain permits, licenses, certificates and other authorizations for the operation of our vessels and other vessels we may
acquire. Failure to maintain necessary permits or approvals could require us to incur substantial costs or result in the temporary suspension
of the operation of one or more of our vessels and other vessels we may acquire.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Increasing environmental concerns
have created a demand for vessels that conform to stricter environmental standards. We are required to maintain operating standards for
our vessels and other vessels we may acquire that emphasize operational safety, quality maintenance, continuous training of our officers
and crews and compliance with United States and international regulations. We believe that the operation of our vessels is in substantial
compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and that our vessels have all material permits, licenses, certificates or
other authorizations necessary for the conduct of their respective operations. However, because such laws and regulations frequently change
and may impose increasingly stricter requirements, we cannot predict the ultimate cost of complying with these requirements, or the impact
of these requirements on the resale value or useful lives of our vessels and other vessels we may acquire. In addition, a future serious
marine incident that causes significant adverse environmental impact could result in additional legislation or regulation that could negatively
affect our profitability.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>International Maritime Organization</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The International Maritime Organization, the United Nations agency for maritime
safety and the prevention of pollution by vessels (the &ldquo;IMO&rdquo;), adopted the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, collectively referred to as MARPOL 73/78 and herein
as &ldquo;MARPOL,&rdquo; the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974 (&ldquo;SOLAS Convention&rdquo;), and the
International Convention on Load Lines of 1966 (the &ldquo;LL Convention&rdquo;) and International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (&ldquo;STCW&rdquo;). MARPOL establishes environmental standards relating to oil leakage
or spilling, garbage management, sewage, air emissions, handling and disposal of noxious liquids and the handling of harmful substances
in packaged forms. MARPOL is applicable to dry bulk, tanker and LNG carriers, among other vessels, and is divided into six Annexes, each
of which regulates a different source of pollution. Annex I relates to oil leakage or spilling; Annexes II and III relate to harmful substances
carried in bulk, in liquid or in packaged form, respectively; Annexes IV and V relate to sewage and garbage management, respectively;
and Annex VI, lastly, relates to air emissions.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Since 2014, the IMO&rsquo;s Marine Environmental Protection
Committee, or the &ldquo;MEPC,&rdquo; amendments to MARPOL Annex I Condition Assessment Scheme, or &ldquo;CAS&rdquo; have required compliance
with the 2011 International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, or &ldquo;ESP
Code,&rdquo; which provides for enhanced inspection programs. In January 2023, amendments to the ESP Code relating to thickness measurements
at the first renewal survey of double hull oil tankers became effective. We may need to make certain financial expenditures to comply
with these requirements. Effective July 1, 2024, amendments to the ESP Code became effective, addressing inconsistencies on examination
of ballast tanks at annual surveys for bulk carriers and oil tankers.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Air Emissions</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In September of 1997, the
IMO adopted Annex&nbsp;VI to MARPOL to address air pollution from vessels. Effective May 2005, Annex&nbsp;VI sets limits on sulfur oxide
and nitrogen oxide emissions from all commercial vessel exhausts and prohibits &ldquo;deliberate emissions&rdquo; of ozone depleting substances
(such as halons and chlorofluorocarbons), emissions of volatile compounds from cargo tanks, and the shipboard incineration of specific
substances. Annex&nbsp;VI also includes a global cap on the sulfur content of fuel oil and allows for special areas to be established
with more stringent controls on sulfur emissions, as explained below. Emissions of &ldquo;volatile organic compounds&rdquo; from certain
vessels, and the shipboard incineration (from incinerators installed after January&nbsp;1, 2000) of certain substances (such as polychlorinated
biphenyls, or PCBs) are also prohibited. We believe that our vessels are currently compliant in all material respects with these regulations.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The MEPC adopted amendments to Annex VI regarding emissions
of sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide, particulate matter and ozone depleting substances, which entered into force on July 1, 2010. The amended
Annex VI seeks to further reduce air pollution by, among other things, implementing a progressive reduction of the amount of sulfur contained
in any fuel oil used on board ships. Effective January 1, 2020, there has been a global limit of 0.5% m/m sulfur oxide emissions (reduced
from 3.50%). This limitation can be met by using low-sulfur compliant fuel oil, alternative fuels or exhaust gas cleaning systems (referred
to as &ldquo;scrubbers&rdquo; or &ldquo;EGCS&rdquo;). Ships are required to obtain bunker delivery notes and International Air Pollution
Prevention (&ldquo;IAPP&rdquo;) Certificates from their flag states that specify sulfur content. Additionally, at MEPC 73, amendments
to Annex VI to prohibit the carriage of bunkers above 0.5% sulfur on ships became effective on March 1, 2020. Fuels with higher sulfur
content than required by Reg. 14 of Annex VI can still be delivered to a ship, provided the ship uses equivalent measures, such as an
EGCS, pursuant to Regulation 4. Additional amendments to Annex VI revising, among other terms, the definition of &ldquo;Sulphur content
of fuel oil&rdquo; and &ldquo;low-flashpoint fuel&rdquo; and pertaining to the sampling and testing of onboard fuel oil, became effective
in April 2022. These regulations subject ocean-going vessels to stringent emissions controls, and may cause us to incur substantial costs.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Sulfur content standards are even stricter within certain
ECAs. As of January 1, 2015, ships operating within an ECA were not permitted to use fuel with sulfur content in excess of 0.1% m/m. Amended
Annex VI establishes procedures for designating new ECAs. Currently, the IMO has designated four ECAs, including specified portions of
the Baltic Sea area, North Sea area, North American area and United States Caribbean Sea area. Furthermore, in December 2022, the Committee
adopted Resolution MEPC.361(79) establishing a new ECA for the Mediterranean Sea as a whole. These amendments entered into force on May
1, 2024, however, ships operating in this ECA will be exempted from compliance with the 0.10% m/m sulfur content standard for fuel oil
until July 1, 2025. Ocean-going vessels in these areas will be subject to stringent emission controls and ocean-going vessels trading
in ECAs are subject to increased operational costs due to the significantly higher price of the fuel with very low Sulphur content (0.1%m/m)
or due to the additional cost entailed by the use of an EGCS. If other ECAs are approved by the IMO, or other new or more stringent requirements
relating to emissions from marine diesel engines or port operations by vessels are adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(&ldquo;EPA&rdquo;) or the states where we operate, compliance with these regulations could entail significant capital expenditures or
otherwise increase the costs of our operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Annex VI also establishes new tiers of stringent nitrogen
oxide emissions standards for marine diesel engines, depending on their date of installation. Now Annex VI provides for a three-tier reduction
in NOx emissions from marine diesel engines, with the final tier (or Tier III) to apply to engines installed on vessels constructed on
or after January 1, 2016 and which operate in the North American ECA or the U.S. Caribbean Sea ECA as well as ECAs designated in the future
by the IMO. At MEPC 70 and MEPC 71, the MEPC approved the North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs for nitrogen oxide for ships built on or after
January 1, 2021. The EPA promulgated equivalent (and in some senses stricter) emissions standards in late 2009. Additionally, amendments
to Annex II, which strengthen discharge requirements for cargo residues and tank washings in specified sea areas (including North West
European waters, Baltic Sea area, Western European waters and Norwegian Sea), came into effect in January 2021.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">As determined at the MEPC 70, Regulation 22A of MARPOL
Annex VI became effective as of March 1, 2018 and requires ships above 5,000 gross tonnage to collect and report annual data on fuel oil
consumption to an IMO database, with the first year of data collection commencing on January 1, 2019. The IMO intends to use such data
as the first step in its roadmap (through 2023) for developing its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, as discussed
further below.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">As of January 1, 2013, MARPOL made mandatory certain
measures relating to energy efficiency for ships. All ships are now required to develop and implement Ship Energy Efficiency Management
Plans (&ldquo;SEEMPS&rdquo;), and new ships must be designed in compliance with minimum energy efficiency levels per capacity mile as
defined by the Energy Efficiency Design Index (&ldquo;EEDI&rdquo;). Under these measures, by 2025, all new ships built will be 30% more
energy efficient than those built in 2014. Additionally, MEPC 75 adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI which brought forward the effective
date of the EEDI's &quot;phase 3&quot; requirements from January 1, 2025, to April 1, 2022, for several ship types, including gas carriers,
general cargo ships, and LNG carriers.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Additionally, MEPC 76 adopted amendments to Annex VI
which impose new regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The revised Annex VI entered into force in November 2022,
and includes requirements to assess and measure the energy efficiency of all ships and set the required attainment values, with the goal
of reducing the carbon intensity of international shipping. The requirements include (1) a technical requirement to reduce carbon intensity
based on a new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (or EEXI), and (2) operational carbon intensity reduction requirements based on a
new operational carbon intensity indicator (or CII). The attained EEXI is required to be calculated for ships of 400 gross tonnage and
above, in accordance with different values set for ship types and categories. With respect to the CII, taking effect from January 1, 2023,
ships of 5,000 gross tonnage are required to document and verify their actual annual operational CII achieved against a determined required
annual operational CII. All ships that fall under the new CII regime will have to have a CII rating of C or above in order to be compliant.
Ships that have a CII rating of D for three consecutive years or E for one year, are required to submit a corrective action plan, to show
how the required index (C or above) would be achieved or else they will be deemed non-compliant. The EEXI and CII certification requirements
came into effect on January 1, 2023. MEPC 79 adopted additional amendments to Annex VI to revise the DCS and reporting requirements in
connection with the implementation of the EEXI and the CII framework; these amendments became effective on May 1, 2024.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Additionally, MEPC 76 adopted amendments requiring
ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above to revise their SEEMP to include methodology for calculating the ship&rsquo;s attained annual operation
CII and the required annual operational CII, on or before June 1, 2023. MEPC 76 also approved amendments to MARPOL Annex I to prohibit
the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil (or HFO) by ships in Arctic waters on and after July 1, 2024.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">MEPC 77 adopted a non-binding resolution which urges
Member States and ship operators to voluntarily use distillate or other cleaner alternative fuels or methods of propulsion that are safe
for ships and could contribute to the reduction of black carbon emissions from ships when operating in or near the Arctic.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">MEPC 79 adopted amendments to Annex VI on the reporting
of mandatory values related to the implementation of the IMO short-term GHG reduction measure, including attained EEXI, CII and rating
values to the IMO DCS, which became effective May 1, 2024. MEPC 80 adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships
with enhanced targets to mitigate harmful emissions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy comprises a common ambition to ensure an uptake of alternative
zero and near-zero GHG fuels by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions from international shipping by 2050. MEPC 81 took place in March
2024 at which MEPC 81 agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an &lsquo;IMO net-zero framework&rsquo; for cutting GHG
emissions from international shipping, which lists regulations under MARPOL to be adopted or amended to allow a new global pricing mechanism
for maritime GHG emissions. This may include economic mechanisms to incentivize the transition to net-zero.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may incur costs to comply
with these revised standards. Additional or new conventions, laws and regulations may be adopted that could require the installation of
expensive emission control systems and could adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Safety Management System Requirements</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The SOLAS Convention was amended
to address the safe manning of vessels and emergency training drills. The&nbsp;Convention of Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims,
or the LLMC, sets limitations of liability for a loss of life or personal injury claim or a property claim against ship owners. We believe
that our vessels are in substantial compliance with SOLAS and LLMC standards.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under Chapter IX of the SOLAS
Convention, or the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, or the ISM Code,
our operations are also subject to environmental standards and requirements. The ISM Code requires the party with operational control
of a vessel to develop an extensive safety management system that includes, among other things, the adoption of a safety and environmental
protection policy setting forth instructions and procedures for operating its vessels safely and describing procedures for responding
to emergencies. We rely upon the safety management system that we and our technical management team have developed for compliance with
the ISM Code. The failure of a vessel owner or bareboat charterer to comply with the ISM Code may subject such party to increased liability,
may decrease available insurance coverage for the affected vessels and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports.
Amendments to certain SOLAS chapters entered into force on January 1, 2024; these amendments are to complete the work on modernization
of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The ISM Code requires that
vessel operators obtain a Safety Management Certificate (or &ldquo;SMC&rdquo;) for each vessel they operate. This certificate evidences
compliance by a vessel&rsquo;s management with the ISM Code requirements for a safety management system. No vessel can obtain a safety
management certificate unless its manager has been awarded a Document of Compliance (or &ldquo;DOC&rdquo;), issued by each flag state
(or Recognized Organization (&ldquo;RO&rdquo;) on behalf of the flag administration), under the ISM Code. We have obtained applicable
Documents of Compliance for our offices and safety management certificates for our vessel. The DOC &amp; SMC are renewed as required.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Amendments to SOLAS chapter
II-2, intended to prevent the supply of oil fuel not complying SOLAS flashpoint requirements, requiring that ships carrying oil fuel must,
prior to bunkering, be provided with a declaration certifying that the oil fuel supplied is in conformity with regulation SOLAS II.2/4.2.1,
will enter into effect January 1, 2026.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Regulation II-1/3-10 of the
SOLAS Convention governs ship construction and stipulates that ships over 150 meters in length must have adequate strength, integrity,
and stability to minimize risk of loss or pollution. Goal-based standards amendments in SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10 entered into force
in 2012, and from July 1, 2016 with respect to new oil tankers and bulk carriers. Regulation II-1/3-10 requires that all oil tankers and
bulk carriers of 150 meters in length and above, for which the building contract is placed on or after July 1, 2016, satisfy applicable
structural requirements conforming to the functional requirements of the International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk
Carriers and Oil Tankers, or GBS Standards.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Amendments to the SOLAS Convention
Chapter VII apply to vessels transporting dangerous goods and require those vessels be in compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (&ldquo;IMDG Code&rdquo;). Effective January 1, 2018, the IMDG Code includes (1) updates to the provisions for radioactive
material, reflecting the latest provisions from the International Atomic Energy Agency, (2) new marking, packing and classification requirements
for dangerous goods and (3) new mandatory training requirements. Amendments which took effect on January 1, 2020, also reflect the latest
material from the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, including (1) new provisions regarding IMO type 9 tank, (2)
new abbreviations for segregation groups; and (3) special provisions for carriage of lithium batteries and of vehicles powered by flammable
liquid or gas. Amendments to the IMDG Code relating to segregation requirements for certain substances, and classification and transport
of carbon came into effect in June 2022. Updates to the IMDG Code, in line with the updates to the United Nations Recommendations on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods, which set the recommendations for all transport modes, became effective January 1, 2024.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The IMO has also adopted the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (&ldquo;STCW&rdquo;). As of February 2017, all seafarers are required
to meet the STCW standards and be in possession of a valid STCW certificate. Flag states that have ratified SOLAS and STCW generally employ
the classification societies, which have incorporated SOLAS and STCW requirements into their class rules, to undertake surveys to confirm
compliance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Action by the IMO&rsquo;s Maritime Safety Committee
and United States agencies indicate that cybersecurity regulations for the maritime industry are likely to be further developed in the
near future in an attempt to combat cybersecurity threats. For example, effective January 2021, cyber-risk management systems must be
incorporated by ship-owners and managers. This might cause companies to create additional procedures for monitoring cybersecurity, which
could require additional expenses and/or capital expenditures. The impact of such regulations is hard to predict at this time.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Pollution Control and Liability Requirements</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The IMO has negotiated international
conventions that impose liability for pollution in international waters and the territorial waters of the signatories to such conventions.
For example, the IMO adopted the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships&rsquo; Ballast Water and Sediments,
or the BWM Convention, in 2004. The BWM Convention entered into force on September&nbsp;9, 2017. The BWM Convention requires ships to
manage their ballast water to remove, render harmless, or avoid the uptake or discharge of new or invasive aquatic organisms and pathogens
within ballast water and sediments. The BWM Convention&rsquo;s implementing regulations call for a phased introduction of mandatory ballast
water exchange requirements, to be replaced in time with mandatory concentration limits, and require all ships to carry a ballast water
record book and an international ballast water management certificate.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Specifically, ships over 400
gross tons generally must comply with a &ldquo;D-1 standard,&rdquo; requiring the exchange of ballast water only in open seas and away
from coastal waters. The &ldquo;D-2 standard&rdquo; specifies the maximum amount of viable organisms allowed to be discharged, and compliance
dates vary depending on the IOPP renewal dates. For most ships, compliance with the D-2 standard involves installing on-board systems
to treat ballast water and eliminate unwanted organisms. Ballast Water Management systems (or BWMS), which include systems that make use
of chemical, biocides, organisms or biological mechanisms, or which alter the chemical or physical characteristics of the Ballast Water,
must be approved in accordance with IMO Guidelines (Regulation D-3). Pursuant to the BWM Convention amendments that entered into force
in October 2019, BWMS installed on or after October&nbsp;28, 2020 shall be approved in accordance with BWMS Code, while BWMS installed
before October&nbsp;23, 2020 must be approved taking into account guidelines developed by the IMO or the BWMS Code. As of October 13,
2019, MEPC 72&rsquo;s amendments to the BWM Convention took effect, requiring all ships to meet the D-2 standard by September 8, 2024.
Additional amendments to the BWM Convention concerning the form of the Ballast Water Record Book are expected to enter into force in February
2025. Costs of compliance with these regulations may be substantial. The cost of compliance could increase for ocean carriers and may
have a material effect on our operations. However, many countries already regulate the discharge of ballast water carried by vessels from
country to country to prevent the introduction of invasive and harmful species via such discharges. The U.S., for example, requires vessels
entering its waters from another country to conduct mid-ocean ballast exchange, or undertake some alternate measure, and to comply with
certain reporting requirements. Amendments to the BWM Convention concerning commissioning testing of BWMS regulations and the form of
the International Ballast Water Management Certificate became effective in June 2022. Both Suezmax vessels that comprise our initial fleet
have a Ballast Water Treatment System that ensures compliance with the new environmental regulations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The IMO adopted the International
Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969, as amended by different Protocols in 1976, 1984, and 1992, and amended
in 2000, the CLC. Under the CLC and depending on whether the country in which the damage results is a party to the 1992 Protocol to the
CLC, a vessel's registered owner may be strictly liable for pollution damage caused in the territorial waters of a contracting state by
discharge of persistent oil, subject to certain exceptions. The 1992 Protocol changed certain limits on liability expressed using the
International Monetary Fund currency unit, the Special Drawing Rights. The limits on liability have since been amended so that the compensation
limits on liability were raised. The right to limit liability is forfeited under the CLC where the spill is caused by the shipowner's
actual fault and under the 1992 Protocol where the spill is caused by the shipowner's intentional or reckless act or omission where the
shipowner knew pollution damage would probably result. The CLC requires ships over 2,000 tons covered by it to maintain insurance covering
the liability of the owner in a sum equivalent to an owner's liability for a single incident. We have protection and indemnity insurance
for environmental incidents. P&amp;I Clubs in the International Group issue the required Bunkers Convention &quot;Blue Cards&quot; to
enable signatory states to issue certificates. We will ensure that our vessels are in possession of a CLC State issued certificate attesting
that the required insurance coverage is in force as required by law.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The IMO also adopted the International
Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, or the Bunker Convention, to impose strict liability on ship owners (including
the registered owner, bareboat charterer, manager or operator) for pollution damage in jurisdictional waters of ratifying states caused
by discharges of bunker fuel. The Bunker Convention requires registered owners of ships over 1,000 gross tons to maintain insurance for
pollution damage in an amount equal to the limits of liability under the applicable national or international limitation regime (but not
exceeding the amount calculated in accordance with the LLMC). With respect to non-ratifying states, liability for spills or releases of
oil carried as fuel in a ship&rsquo;s bunkers typically is determined by the national or other domestic laws in the jurisdiction where
the events or damages occur.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Ships are required to maintain
a certificate attesting that they maintain adequate insurance to cover an incident. In jurisdictions such as the United States where the
Bunker Convention has not been adopted, various legislative schemes or common law govern, and liability is imposed either on the basis
of fault or on a strict-liability basis.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Anti-Fouling Requirements</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In 2001, the IMO adopted the
International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, or the &ldquo;Anti-fouling Convention,&rdquo; which
entered into force in September&nbsp;2008, and prohibits the use of organotin compound coatings to prevent the attachment of mollusks
and other sea life to the hulls of vessels. Vessels of over 400 gross tons engaged in international voyages will also be required to undergo
an initial survey before the vessel is put into service or before an International Anti-fouling System Certificate is issued for the first
time; and subsequent surveys when the anti-fouling systems are altered or replaced. MEPC 76 adopted amendments to the Anti-fouling Convention
to include controls on the biocide cybutryne; ships shall not apply or re-apply anti-fouling systems containing that substance starting
January 1, 2023. The amendments require ships to remove, or apply a coating to anti-fouling systems with this substance, at the next scheduled
renewal of the anti-fouling system after January 1, 2023.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We have obtained Anti-fouling
System Certificates for our vessels that is subject to the Anti-fouling Convention.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Compliance Enforcement</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Noncompliance with the ISM
Code or other IMO regulations may subject the ship owner or bareboat charterer to increased liability, may lead to decreases in available
insurance coverage for affected vessels and may result in the denial of access to, or detention in, some ports. The USCG and European
Union authorities as well as other regional and national authorities in a number of countries (&ldquo;ISM Code Compliant Countries&rdquo;)
have indicated that vessels not in compliance with the ISM Code by applicable deadlines will be prohibited from trading in U.S., European
Union and ISM Code Compliant Countries ports, respectively. As of the date of this registration statement, our vessels are ISM Code certified.
However, there can be no assurance that such certificates will be maintained in the future<B>.</B> The IMO continues to review and introduce
new regulations. It is impossible to predict what additional regulations, if any, may be passed by the IMO and what effect, if any, such
regulations might have on our operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>United States Regulations</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The U.S. Oil Pollution Act
of 1990, or OPA, established an extensive regulatory and liability regime for the protection and clean-up of the environment from oil
spills. OPA affects all &ldquo;owners and operators&rdquo; whose vessels trade or operate within the U.S., its territories and possessions
or whose vessels operate in U.S. waters, which includes the U.S.&rsquo;s territorial sea and its 200 nautical mile exclusive economic
zone around the U.S. The U.S. has also enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or CERCLA, which
applies to the discharge of hazardous substances other than oil, except in limited circumstances, whether on land or at sea. OPA and CERCLA
both define &ldquo;owner and operator&rdquo; in the case of a vessel as any person owning, operating or chartering by demise, the vessel.
Both OPA and CERCLA impact our operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under OPA, vessel owners and
operators are &ldquo;responsible parties&rdquo; and are jointly, severally and strictly liable (unless the spill results solely from the
act or omission of a third party, an act of God or an act of war) for all containment and clean-up costs and other damages arising from
discharges or threatened discharges of oil from their vessels, including bunkers (fuel). OPA defines these other damages broadly to include:</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">injury to, destruction or loss of, or loss of use of, natural resources and related assessment costs;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">injury to, or economic losses resulting from, the destruction of real and personal property;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">loss of subsistence use of natural resources that are injured, destroyed or lost;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">net loss of taxes, royalties, rents, fees or net profit revenues resulting from injury, destruction or loss of real or personal property, or natural resources;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">lost profits or impairment of earning capacity due to injury, destruction or loss of real or personal property or natural resources; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">net cost of increased or additional public services necessitated by removal activities following a discharge of oil, such as protection from fire, safety or health hazards, and loss of subsistence use of natural resources.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">OPA contains statutory caps
on liability and damages; such caps do not apply to direct cleanup costs. In March 2024, the USCG adjusted liability limits. The limits
of OPA liability for a tank vessel, other than a single-hull tank vessel, over 3,000 gross tons liability to the greater of $2,500 per
gross ton or $21,521,000, for a single-hull tank vessel, over 3,000 gross tons to the greater of $4,000 per gross ton or $29,591,300;
and for a non-tank vessel, over to the greater of $1,300 per gross ton or $1,076,000 (subject to periodic adjustment for inflation) (subject
to periodic adjustment for inflation). These limits of liability do not apply if an incident was proximately caused by the violation of
an applicable U.S. federal safety, construction or operating regulation by a responsible party (or its agent, employee or a person acting
pursuant to a contractual relationship) or a responsible party&rsquo;s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The limitation on liability
similarly does not apply if the responsible party fails or refuses to (i) report the incident as required by law where the responsible
party knows or has reason to know of the incident; (ii) reasonably cooperate and assist as requested in connection with oil removal activities;
or (iii) without sufficient cause, comply with an order issued under the Federal Water Pollution Act (Section 311 (c), (e)) or the Intervention
on the High Seas Act.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">CERCLA contains a similar
liability regime whereby owners and operators of vessels are liable for clean-up, removal and remedial costs, as well as damages for injury
to, or destruction or loss of, natural resources, including the reasonable costs associated with assessing the same, and health assessments
or health effects studies. There is no liability if the discharge of a hazardous substance results solely from the act or omission of
a third party, an act of God or an act of war. Liability under CERCLA is limited to the greater of $300 per gross ton or $5.0&nbsp;million
for vessels carrying a hazardous substance as cargo and the greater of $300 per gross ton or $500,000 for any other vessel. These limits
do not apply (rendering the responsible person liable for the total cost of response and damages) if the release or threat of release
of a hazardous substance resulted from willful misconduct or negligence, or the primary cause of the release was a violation of applicable
safety, construction or operating standards or regulations. The limitation on liability also does not apply if the responsible person
fails or refused to provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance as requested in connection with response activities where the vessel
is subject to OPA.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">OPA and CERCLA each preserve
the right to recover damages under existing law, including maritime tort law. OPA and CERCLA both require owners and operators of vessels
to establish and maintain with the USCG evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the maximum amount of liability to which
the particular responsible person may be subject. Vessel owners and operators may satisfy their financial responsibility obligations by
providing a proof of insurance, a surety bond, qualification as a self-insurer or a guarantee. We comply and plan to comply going forward
with the USCG&rsquo;s financial responsibility regulations by providing applicable certificates of financial responsibility.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The 2010 <I>Deepwater Horizon</I>
oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in additional regulatory initiatives or statutes, including higher liability caps under OPA,
new regulations regarding offshore oil and gas drilling, and a pilot inspection program for offshore facilities. However, several of these
initiatives and regulations have been or may be revised. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement&rsquo;s,
or BSEE, revised Production Safety Systems Rule, or PSSR, effective December&nbsp;27, 2018, modified and relaxed certain environmental
and safety protections under the 2016 PSSR. Additionally, the BSEE released a final Well Control Rule in August 2023 which strengthens
testing and performance requirements and may affect offshore drilling operations and cause increased costs of compliance. Compliance with
any new requirements of OPA&nbsp;and future legislation or regulations applicable to the operation of our vessels and other vessels we
may acquire could negatively impact the cost of our operations and adversely affect our business.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">OPA specifically permits individual
states to impose their own liability regimes with regard to oil pollution incidents occurring within their boundaries, provided they accept,
at a minimum, the levels of liability established under OPA and some states have enacted legislation providing for unlimited liability
for oil spills. Many U.S. states that border a navigable waterway have enacted environmental pollution laws that impose strict liability
on a person for removal costs and damages resulting from a discharge of oil or a release of a hazardous substance. These laws may be more
stringent than U.S. federal law. Moreover, some states have enacted legislation providing for unlimited liability for discharge of pollutants
within their waters, although in some cases, states which have enacted this type of legislation have not yet issued implementing regulations
defining vessel owners&rsquo; responsibilities under these laws. The Company intends to comply with all applicable state regulations in
the ports where the Company&rsquo;s vessels call.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We currently maintain pollution
liability coverage insurance in the amount of $1&nbsp;billion per incident for each of our vessels. If the damages from a catastrophic
spill were to exceed our insurance coverage, that could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operation.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Other United States Environmental Initiatives</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The U.S. Clean Air Act of
1970 (including its amendments of 1977 and 1990), or CAA, requires the EPA to promulgate standards applicable to emissions of volatile
organic compounds and other air contaminants. The CAA requires states to adopt State Implementation Plans, or SIPs, some of which regulate
emissions resulting from vessel loading and unloading operations which may affect our vessels and other vessels we may acquire. The United
States joined a group of countries in submitting a paper to MEPC 81 expressing concern that the Annex VI NOx emission control program
of MARPOL, and the ECA NOx requirements were not achieving the anticipated reductions in air pollution. The United States is working on
preparing a request for new work in respect of NOx standards.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The U.S. Clean Water Act,
or CWA, prohibits the discharge of oil, hazardous substances and ballast water in U.S.&nbsp;navigable waters unless authorized by a duly-issued
permit or exemption, and imposes strict liability in the form of penalties for any unauthorized discharges. The CWA also imposes substantial
liability for the costs of removal, remediation and damages and complements the remedies available under OPA and CERCLA. In 2015, the
EPA&nbsp;expanded the definition of &ldquo;waters of the United States,&rdquo; or WOTUS, thereby expanding federal authority under the
CWA. On December 30, 2022, the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the revised WOTUS rule, which was published on January 18,
2023. In August 2023, the EPA and Department of the Army issued a final rule to amend the revised WOTUS definition to conform the definition
of WOTUS to the U.S. Supreme Court&rsquo;s interpretation of the Clean Water Act in its decision dated May 25, 2023. The final rule became
effective September 8, 2023 and operates to limit the Clean Water Act.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The EPA and the USCG have
also enacted rules relating to ballast water discharge, compliance with which requires the installation of equipment on our vessels and
other vessels we may acquire to treat ballast water before it is discharged or the implementation of other port facility disposal arrangements
or procedures at potentially substantial costs, and/or otherwise restrict our vessels and other vessels we may acquire from entering U.S.
Waters. The EPA will regulate these ballast water discharges and other discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels
within United States waters pursuant to the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, or VIDA, which was signed into law on December&nbsp;4, 2018
and requires that the USCG develop implementation, compliance and enforcement regulations regarding ballast water. On October 26, 2020,
the EPA published a Notice of Proposed rulemaking for Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance under VIDA, and in
November 2020, held virtual public meetings. On October 18, 2023, the EPA published a Supplemental Notice to the Vessel Incidental Discharge
National Standards of Performance, which shares new ballast water information that the EPA received from the USCG. Comments to the Supplemental
Notice were due by December 18, 2023. Under VIDA, all provisions of the VGP 2018 and the USCG ballast water regulations remain in force
and effect as currently written until the EPA publishes standard. The new regulations could require the installation of new equipment,
which may cause us to incur substantial costs. The EPA will regulate these ballast water discharges and other discharges incidental to
the normal operation of certain vessels within United States waters pursuant to VIDA. Several U.S. states have added specific requirements
to the Vessel General Permit and, in some cases, may require vessels to install ballast water treatment technology to meet biological
performance standards. Our vessels are equipped with ballast water treatment systems, which are subject to functionality monitoring and
treated ballast water sampling and analysis, in compliance with the requirements stipulated in EPA VGP 2013.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>European Union Regulations</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In October 2009, the European
Union amended a directive to impose criminal sanctions for illicit ship-source discharges of polluting substances, including minor discharges,
if committed with intent, recklessly or with serious negligence and the discharges individually or in the aggregate result in deterioration
of the quality of water. Aiding and abetting the discharge of a polluting substance may also lead to criminal penalties. The directive
applies to all types of vessels, irrespective of their flag, but certain exceptions apply to warships or where human safety or that of
the ship is in danger. Criminal liability for pollution may result in substantial penalties or fines and increased civil liability claims.
Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 29, 2015 (&nbsp;amended by Regulation (EU) 2016/2071 with
respect to methods of calculating, inter alia, emission and consumption) governs the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon
dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and, subject to some exclusions, requires companies with ships over 5,000 gross tonnage to
monitor and report carbon dioxide emissions annually, which may cause us to incur additional expenses relating to increased monitoring
and verification services. As of January 2019, large ships calling at EU ports have been required to collect and publish data on carbon
dioxide emissions and other information. The system entered into force on March 1, 2018. July 2020 saw the European Parliament&rsquo;s
Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety vote in favor of the inclusion of vessels of 5,000 gross tons and above in the
EU Emissions Trading System (in addition to voting for a revision to the monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions). In
September 2020, the European Parliament adopted the proposal from the European Commission to amend the regulation on monitoring carbon
dioxide emissions from maritime transport.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Similarly to the EU, the UK
adopted its own UK MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) scheme applicable to all vessels over 5,000 gross tonnage on voyages between
UK and non-European Economic Area (EEA) ports and vice versa, between UK ports, and at berth in a UK port.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">On July 14, 2021, the European
Commission published a package of draft proposals as part of its &lsquo;Fit for 55&rsquo; environmental legislative agenda and as part
of the wider EU Green Deal growth strategy. There are two key initiatives relevant to maritime arising from the Proposals: (a) a bespoke
emissions trading scheme for maritime (Maritime ETS) which was agreed in December 2022 and became law in 2023 and applies to all ships
above a gross tonnage of 5000; and (b) a FuelEU regulation which seeks to require all ships above a gross tonnage of 5000 to carry on
board a &lsquo;FuelEU certificate of compliance&rsquo; from June 30, 2025 as evidence of compliance with the limits on the greenhouse
gas intensity of the energy used on-board by a ship and with the requirements on the use of on-shore power supply (OPS) at berth.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Effective from January 1,
2024, Maritime ETS will apply gradually over the period from 2024-2026. &ldquo;Shipping companies&rdquo; (defined to include the ship
owner or the entity that contractually assumes responsibility for compliance with ETS) will have to surrender allowances for 40% of their
emissions in 2025 for the year 2024; 70% in 2026 for the year 2025; and 100% in 2027 for the year 2026. Compliance is on a companywide
(rather than per ship) basis and &ldquo;shipping company&rdquo; is defined widely to capture both the ship owner and any contractually
appointed commercial operator/ship manager/charterer. It is intended that the polluter pays principle is applied by way of the ETS costs
clause. The EU has mandated Member States to introduce national laws which enable the ship owners to pass on the costs of ETS allowances
to the actual commercial users/operators of the ships. The cap under the ETS is set by taking into account EU MRV system emissions data
for the years 2018 and 2019, adjusted, from year 2021 and is to capture 100% of the emissions from intra-EU maritime voyages; 100% of
emissions from ships at berth in EU ports and 50% of emissions from voyages which start or end at EU ports (but the other destination
is outside the EU). Furthermore, the newly passed EU Emissions Trading Directive 2023/959/EC makes clear that all maritime allowances
will be auctioned and there will be no free allocation. 78.4 million emissions allowances have been allocated specifically to maritime.
From a risk management perspective, new systems, including personnel, data management systems, costs recovery mechanisms, revised service
agreement terms and emissions reporting procedures will have to be put in place, at potentially significant cost, to prepare for and manage
the administrative aspect of ETS compliance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The UK is also considering extending the UK ETS to
maritime transport with expansion of the ETS currently planned from 2026.&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">FuelEU was passed into law on July 25, 2023 and will
apply from January 2025, although the first fast approaching compliance deadline under FuelEU is August 31 when shipping companies are
required to submit their monitoring plans to verifiers demonstrating what fuels and technologies they plan to use to meet the GHG intensity
targets applicable from 2025.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Responsible recycling and
scrapping of ships are becoming increasingly important issues for shipowners and charterers alike as the industry strives to replace old
ships with cleaner, more energy efficient models. The recognition of the need to impose recycling obligations on the shipping industry
is not new. In 2009, the IMO oversaw the creation of the Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention (the &ldquo;Hong Kong Convention&rdquo;),
which sets standards for ship recycling. Concerned at the lack of progress in satisfying the conditions needed to bring the Hong Kong
Convention into force, the EU published its own Ship Recycling Regulation 1257/2013 (SRR) in 2013, with a view to facilitating early ratification
of the Hong Kong Convention both within the EU and in other countries outside the EU. As the Hong Kong Convention came into force on June
26, 2024, the 2013 regulations are vital to responsible ship recycling in the EU. SRR requires that, from December 31, 2020, all existing
ships sailing under the flag of EU member states and non-EU flagged ships calling at an EU port or anchorage must carry on-board an Inventory
of Hazardous Materials (IHM) with a certificate or statement of compliance, as appropriate. For EU-flagged vessels, a certificate (either
an Inventory Certificate or Ready for Recycling Certificate) will be necessary, while non-EU flagged vessels will need a Statement of
Compliance.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The new EU Waste Shipment
Regulation 2024/1157 came into effect on May 20, 2024 and seeks to clarify the legal framework applicable to the recycling of EU flagged
ships. Ships can now be recycled in recycling facilities located outside the OECD, if they meet the requirements of the EU SRR and are
added to the EU list. Furthermore, the new Environmental Crime Directive 2024/1203 also came into effect on May 20, 2024 and makes it
an offence punishable by substantial fines for unlawful recycling of ships that fall within the scope of SRR as well as imposing obligations
regarding shipment of waste, ship-source pollution and the import and export of fluorinated greenhouse gases. Member states have two years
to implement this Directive.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The European Union has adopted
several regulations and directives requiring, among other things, more frequent inspections of high-risk ships, as determined by type,
age, and flag as well as the number of times the ship has been detained. The European Union also adopted and extended a ban on substandard
ships and enacted a minimum ban period and a definitive ban for repeated offenses. The regulation also provided the European Union with
greater authority and control over classification societies, by imposing more requirements on classification societies and providing for
fines or penalty payments for organizations that failed to comply. Furthermore, the EU has implemented regulations requiring vessels to
use reduced sulfur content fuel for their main and auxiliary engines. Since January&nbsp;1, 2015, vessels have been required to burn fuel
with sulfur content not exceeding 0.1% while within EU member states&rsquo; territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and pollution control
zones that are included in &ldquo;Sox Emission Control Areas.&rdquo; EU Directive (EU) 2016/802 establishes limits on the maximum sulfur
content of gas oils and heavy fuel oil and contains fuel-specific requirements for ships calling at EU ports.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">EU Directive 2004/35/CE (as
amended) regarding the prevention and remedying of environmental damage addresses liability for environmental damage (including damage
to water, land, protected species and habitats) on the basis of the &ldquo;polluter pays&rdquo; principle. Operators whose activities
caused the environmental damage are liable for the damage (subject to certain exceptions). With regard to specified activities causing
environmental damage, operators are strictly liable. The directive applies where damage has already occurred and where there is an imminent
threat of damage. The directive requires preventative and remedial actions, and that operators report environmental damage or an imminent
threat of such damage.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In 2021, the EU adopted a
European Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119), establishing the aim of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 2050,
with an intermediate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. In July 2021, the European
Commission launched the Fit for 55 (described above) to support the climate policy agenda.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">On November 10, 2022, the EU Parliament adopted the
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (&ldquo;CSRD&ldquo;). EU member states have 18 months to integrate it into national law.
The CSRD will create new, detailed sustainability reporting requirements and will significantly expand the number of EU and non-EU companies
subject to the EU sustainability reporting framework. The required disclosures will go beyond environmental and climate change reporting
to include social and governance matters (for example, respect for employee and human rights, anti-corruption and bribery, corporate governance
and diversity and inclusion). In addition, it will require disclosure regarding the due diligence processes implemented by a company in
relation to sustainability matters and the actual and potential adverse sustainability impacts of an in-scope company&rsquo;s operations
and value chain. The CSRD will apply to all large EU companies, that is, EU companies (including EU subsidiaries of non-EU parent companies)
exceeding at least two of the following criteria:</P>

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  <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 2%">&bull;</TD>
  <TD STYLE="width: 95%">more than 250 employees;</TD></TR>
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  <TD>a turnover of more than &euro;40 million;
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  <TD>total assets of &euro;20 million.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">While we do not currently meet the relevant thresholds
set out above under the CSRD, we may still likely be impacted indirectly because our larger customers will require detailed ESG data to
be disclosed to enable their compliance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">A new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
(&ldquo;CSDD&rdquo;) has also been proposed as part of the Fit for 55 Package and establishes a corporate due diligence duty. Though the
European Parliament agreed on its negotiating position on the European Commission&rsquo;s proposal for CSDDD on June 1, 2023, the same
was later rejected. Following numerous postponements and difficulty reaching agreement, the Belgian presidency put forward the &ldquo;final&rdquo;
compromise text in April 2024, although certain provisions were further altered after receiving pressure from a number of member states.
The primary change of the changes proposed and accepted by member states relates to thresholds and scope. The number of employees was
raised from 500 to 1,000 and the turnover threshold was raised from &euro;150 million to &euro;450 million, which means that only a third
of companies will be covered by the law as compared to what was contemplated in the initial proposal. The aim of CSDDD is to foster sustainable
and responsible corporate behavior and to anchor human rights and environmental considerations in companies&rsquo; operations and corporate
governance. The new rules will ensure that businesses address adverse impacts of their actions, including in their value chains inside
and outside of Europe. CSDDD will also apply to large companies. While we do not currently meet the employee and turnover thresholds under
CSDDD, we may still likely be impacted indirectly because our larger customers could require human rights and environmental data to be
disclosed to enable their compliance. New systems, including personnel, data management systems, and reporting procedures, will have to
be implemented, at significant cost, to prepare for and manage the administrative aspect of CSDDD compliance, which will likely commence
in 2025.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>International Labor Organization</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The International Labor Organization
(the &ldquo;ILO&rdquo;) is a specialized agency of the UN that has adopted the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (&ldquo;MLC 2006&rdquo;).
A Maritime Labor Certificate and a Declaration of Maritime Labor Compliance is required to ensure compliance with the MLC 2006 for all
ships above 500 gross tonnage or over and are either engaged in international trade. We believe that our vessels are in substantial compliance
with and are certified to meet MLC 2006 and its amendments.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Greenhouse Gas Regulation</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Currently, the emissions of
greenhouse gases from international shipping are not subject to the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (this task having been delegated to the IMO), which entered into force in 2005 and pursuant to which adopting countries have been
required to implement national programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with targets extended through 2020. International negotiations
are continuing with respect to a successor to the Kyoto Protocol, and restrictions on shipping emissions may be included in any new treaty.
In December 2009, more than 27 nations, including the U.S. and China, signed the Copenhagen Accord, which includes a non-binding commitment
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris resulted in the Paris Agreement, which
entered into force on November&nbsp;4, 2016 and does not directly limit greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The United States rejoined
the Paris Agreement in February 2021.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">At MEPC 70 and MEPC 71, a draft outline of the
structure of the initial strategy for developing a comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships was
approved. Nations at the MEPC 72 adopted an initial strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The initial strategy identified
&ldquo;levels of ambition&rdquo; to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including decreasing the carbon intensity from ships, reducing carbon
dioxide emissions per transport work, and reducing the total annual greenhouse emissions by at least 50% by 2050. At the MEPC 80 in July
2023 the IMO adopted the new <I>Revised Strategy - Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships</I>, which revoked the 2018 initial strategy.
The new strategy aims for a net zero GHG emissions target by or around 2050. In addition, new interim targets have been agreed to reduce
the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping in 2030 (by at least 20%) and 2040 (by at least 70%) compared to 2008. Furthermore,
MEPC 80 has agreed on a level of ambitions relating to an alternative fuel target increase of zero or near-zero GHG emission technologies,
fuels and/or energy sources to represent at least 5% (striving for 10%) of the aggregate energy used by international shipping by 2030.
These regulations could cause us to incur additional substantial expenses. In July 2023, the IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction
of GHG Emissions from Ships, which identifies a number of levels of ambition, including (1) decreasing the carbon intensity from ships
through implementation of further phases of energy efficiency for new ships; (2) reducing carbon dioxide emissions per transport work,
as an average across international shipping, by at least 40% by 2030; and (3) pursuing net-zero GHG emissions by or around 2050. MEPC
81, in March 2024, agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an &lsquo;IMO net-zero framework&rsquo; for cutting GHG emissions
from international shipping, which lists regulations under MARPOL to be adopted or amended to allow a new global pricing mechanism for
maritime GHG emissions. This may include economic mechanisms to incentivize the transition to net-zero. These mechanisms are mid-term
GHG reduction measures specified in the initial strategy.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As noted above, the 70<SUP>th</SUP>
MEPC meeting in October 2016 adopted a mandatory data collection system (DCS) which requires ships above 5,000 gross tons to report consumption
data for fuel oil, hours under way and distance travelled. Unlike the EU MRV (see below), the IMO DCS covers any maritime activity carried
out by ships, including dredging, pipeline laying, ice-breaking, fish-catching and off-shore installations. The SEEMPs of all ships covered
by the IMO DCS must include a description of the methodology for data collection and reporting. After each calendar year, the aggregated
data are reported to the flag state. If the data have been reported in accordance with the requirements, the flag state issues a statement
of compliance to the ship. Flag states subsequently transfer this data to an IMO ship fuel oil consumption database, which is part of
the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) platform. IMO will then produce annual reports, summarizing the data collected.
Thus, currently, data related to the GHG emissions of ships above 5,000 gross tons calling at ports in the European Economic Area (EEA)
must be reported in two separate, but largely overlapping, systems: the EU MRV, which applies since 2018, and the IMO DCS &ndash; which
applies since 2019. The proposed revision of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 adopted on 4 February 2019 aims to align and facilitate the simultaneous
implementation of the two systems however it is still not clear when the proposal will be adopted.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">IMO&rsquo;s MEPC 76 adopted
amendments to Annex VI that will require ships to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The Revised MARPOL Annex VI entered into force
on November 1, 2022. The revised Annex VI includes carbon intensity measures (requirements for ships to calculate their Energy Efficiency
Existing Ship Index (EEXI) following technical means to improve their energy efficiency and to establish their annual operational carbon
intensity indicator and rating. MEPC 76 also adopted guidelines to support implementation of the amendments. MEPC 79 adopted additional
amendments to Annex VI to revise the DCS and reporting requirements in connection with the implementation of the EEXI and the CII framework;
these amendments became effective on May 1, 2024.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In 2021, the EU adopted a
European Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119), establishing the aim of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 2050,
with an intermediate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. In July 2021, the European
Commission launched the Fit for 55 (described above) to support the climate policy agenda.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In the United States, the
EPA issued a finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health and safety, adopted regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions
from certain mobile sources, and proposed regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from large stationary sources. The EPA or individual
U.S. states could enact environmental regulations that could negatively affect our operations. On November 2, 2021, the EPA issued a proposed
rule under the CAA designed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas sources. In November 2022, the EPA issued a supplemental proposal
that would achieve more comprehensive emissions reductions and add proposed requirements for sources not previously covered. In December
2023, the EPA issued a final rule to reduce methane emissions from new and existing oil and gas operations. This rule includes new performance
standards, as well as emissions guidelines.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Any passage of climate control
legislation or other regulatory initiatives by the IMO, the EU, the U.S. or other countries where we operate, or any treaty adopted at
the international level to succeed the Kyoto Protocol or Paris Agreement, that restricts emissions of greenhouse gases could require us
to make significant expenditures which we cannot predict with certainty at this time. Even in the absence of climate control legislation,
our business may be indirectly affected to the extent that climate change may result in sea level changes or certain weather events.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Vessel Security Regulations</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Since the terrorist attacks
of September&nbsp;11, 2001 in the United States, there have been a variety of initiatives intended to enhance vessel security such as
the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, or MTSA.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">To&nbsp;implement certain
portions of the MTSA, the USCG issued regulations requiring the implementation of certain security requirements aboard vessels operating
in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and at certain ports and facilities, some of which are regulated by the EPA.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Similarly, Chapter XI-2 of
the SOLAS Convention imposes detailed security obligations on vessels and port authorities and mandates compliance with the International
Ship and Port Facilities Security Code, or the ISPS Code. The ISPS Code is designed to enhance the security of ports and ships against
terrorism. To trade internationally, a vessel must attain an International Ship Security Certificate, or ISSC, from a recognized security
organization approved by the vessel&rsquo;s flag state. Ships operating without a valid certificate will be refused entry at port until
they obtain an ISSC. The various requirements, some of which are found in the SOLAS Convention, include, for example, on-board installation
of automatic identification systems to provide a means for the automatic transmission of safety-related information from among similarly
equipped ships and shore stations, including information on a ship&rsquo;s identity, position, course, speed and navigational status;
on-board installation of ship security alert systems, which do not sound on the vessel but only alert the authorities on shore and our
Fleet Manager; the development of vessel security plans; ship identification number to be permanently marked on a vessel&rsquo;s hull;
a continuous synopsis record kept onboard showing a vessel&rsquo;s history including the name of the ship, the state whose flag the ship
is entitled to fly, the date on which the ship was registered with that state, the ship&rsquo;s identification number, the port at which
the ship is registered and the name of the registered owner(s) and their registered address; and compliance with flag state security certification
requirements.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The USCG regulations, intended
to align with international maritime security standards, exempt non-U.S.&nbsp;vessels from MTSA vessel security measures, provided such
vessels have on board a valid ISSC that attests to the vessel&rsquo;s compliance with the SOLAS Convention security requirements and the
ISPS Code. Future security measures could have a significant negative financial impact on us. Our vessels currently comply with the various
security measures addressed by MTSA, the SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The cost of vessel security
measures has also been affected by the escalation in the frequency of acts of piracy against ships, notably off the coast of Somalia,
including the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea area and the West Africa area including the Gulf of Guinea. Substantial loss of revenue and
other costs may be incurred as a result of detention of a vessel or additional security measures, and the risk of uninsured losses could
significantly and negatively affect our business. Costs may be incurred in taking additional security measures in accordance with Best
Management Practices to Deter Piracy, notably those contained in the BMP5 industry standard.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Inspection by Classification Societies</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The hull and machinery of
every commercial vessel must be classed by a classification society authorized by its country of registry. The classification society
certifies that a vessel is safe and seaworthy in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry of the
vessel and SOLAS. Most insurance underwriters make it a condition for insurance coverage and lending that a vessel be certified &ldquo;in
class&rdquo; by a classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, the IACS. The
IACS has adopted harmonized Common Structural Rules, or the Rules, which apply to oil tankers and bulk carriers constructed on or after
July&nbsp;1, 2015. The Rules attempt to create a level of consistency between IACS Societies. Our vessels are certified as being &ldquo;in
class&rdquo; by their Classification Society (American Bureau of Shipping).</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A vessel must undergo annual
surveys, intermediate surveys, drydockings and special surveys. In lieu of a special survey, a vessel&rsquo;s machinery may be on a continuous
survey cycle, under which the machinery would be surveyed periodically over a five-year period. Every vessel is also required to be drydocked
every 30 to 36 months for inspection of the underwater parts of the vessel. If any vessel does not maintain its class and/or fails any
annual survey, intermediate survey, drydocking or special survey, the vessel will be unable to carry cargo between ports and will be unemployable
and uninsurable which could cause us to be in violation of certain covenants in our financing arrangements. Any such inability to carry
cargo or be employed, or any such violation of covenants, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results
of operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Risk of Loss and Liability Insurance</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>General</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The operation of any cargo
vessel includes risks such as mechanical failure, physical damage, collision, property loss, cargo loss or damage and business interruption
due to political circumstances in foreign countries, piracy incidents, hostilities and labor strikes. In addition, there is always an
inherent possibility of marine disaster, including oil spills and other environmental mishaps, and the liabilities arising from owning
and operating vessels in international trade. OPA, which imposes virtually unlimited liability upon shipowners, operators and bareboat
charterers of any vessel trading in the exclusive economic zone of the United States for certain oil pollution accidents in the United
States, has made liability insurance more expensive for shipowners and operators trading in the United States market. We carry insurance
coverage as customary in the shipping industry. However, not all risks can be insured, specific claims may be rejected and we might not
be always able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Hull &amp; Machinery and War Risks Insurances</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We maintain marine hull and
machinery and war risks insurances, which include the risk of actual or constructive total loss, for our vessel. Our vessels are covered
up to at least their fair market value with a deductible of $150,000 per incident. We also maintain increased value coverage for our vessels.
Under this increased value coverage, in the event of total loss of the relevant vessel, we will be able to recover the sum insured under
the increased value policy in addition to the sum insured under the hull and machinery policy. Increased value insurance also covers excess
liabilities which are not recoverable under our hull and machinery policy by reason of under insurance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Protection and Indemnity Insurance</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Protection and indemnity insurance,
provided by mutual protection and indemnity associations, or P&amp;I&nbsp;Associations, covers our third-party liabilities in connection
with our shipping activities. This includes third-party liability and other related expenses of injury, illness or death of crew, passengers
and other third parties, loss or damage to cargo, claims arising from collisions with other vessels, damage to other third-party property
such as fixed and floating objects, pollution arising from oil or other substances, salvage, towing and other related costs, including
wreck removal. Protection and indemnity insurance is a form of mutual indemnity insurance, extended by protection and indemnity mutual
associations, or &ldquo;clubs.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our coverage limit is as per
International Group&rsquo;s rules, where there are standard sub-limits for oil pollution at $1&nbsp;billion, passenger liability at $2&nbsp;billion
and seamen liabilities at $3&nbsp;billion. The 12 P&amp;I Associations that comprise the International Group insure approximately 90%
of the world&rsquo;s commercial tonnage and have entered into a pooling agreement to reinsure each association&rsquo;s liabilities in
excess of each association&rsquo;s own retention of $10&nbsp;million up to, currently, approximately $8.9&nbsp;billion. As a member of
a P&amp;I Association, which is a member of the International Group, we are subject to calls payable to the associations based on our
claim records as well as the claim records of all other members of the individual associations and members of the shipping pool of P&amp;I
Associations comprising the International Group.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Permits and Authorizations</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We are required by various
governmental and quasi-governmental agencies to obtain certain permits, licenses and certificates with respect to our vessels and other
vessels we may acquire. The kinds of permits, licenses and certificates required depend upon several factors, including the commodity
transported, the waters in which the vessel operates, the nationality of the vessel&rsquo;s crew and the age of a vessel. We believe that
we have obtained all permits, licenses and certificates currently required to permit our vessels to operate as planned. Additional laws
and regulations, environmental or otherwise, may be adopted which could limit our ability to do business or increase the cost of us doing
business in the future.</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Organizational Structure</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Rubico Inc. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Parent and following the Spin-Off will be the owner of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Rubico Predecessor,
Athenean Empire Inc. and Roman Empire Inc., each incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Rubico Inc. was
incorporated on August 11, 2022 as Central Tactical Acquisitions Inc. and on March 3, 2023 its articles of incorporation were amended
to effect a change in the name of the corporation to Rubico Inc.</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Property, Plants and Equipment</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We do not own any real
estate property. We maintain our principal executive offices at 20 Iouliou Kaisara Str, 19002, Paiania, Athens, Greece. Other than
our vessels, we do not have any material property. See &ldquo;Item 4.B. Business Overview &ndash; Our Current Fleet&rdquo;.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_006"></A>UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">None.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_007"></A>OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The following discussion of
the results of our operations and our financial condition should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes to
those statements included in &ldquo;Item 18. Financial Statements.&rdquo; This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements
as a result of many factors, including those set forth in &ldquo;Item 3. Key Information&ndash;D. Risk Factors.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Operating Results</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Factors Affecting our Results of Operations</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We believe that the important
measures for analyzing trends in the results of our operations consist of the following:</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 57pt; background-color: white"><I>Calendar days</I>. We define calendar
days as the total number of days the vessels were in our possession for the relevant period. Calendar days are an indicator of the size
of our fleet during the relevant period and affect both the amount of revenues and expenses that we record during that period.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 57pt; background-color: white"><I>Available days.&nbsp;</I>We define
available days as the number of calendar days less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to scheduled repairs,
or scheduled guarantee inspections in the case of new buildings, vessel upgrades or special or intermediate surveys and the aggregate
amount of time that we spend positioning our vessels. Companies in the shipping industry generally use available days to measure the number
of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 57pt; background-color: white"><I>Operating days.&nbsp;</I>We define
operating days as the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen
technical circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period that our vessels
actually generate revenues.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 57pt; background-color: white"><I>Fleet utilization.&nbsp;</I>We calculate
fleet utilization by dividing the number of operating days during a period by the number of available days during that period. The shipping
industry uses fleet utilization to measure a company&rsquo;s efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing
the number of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons other than scheduled repairs or scheduled guarantee inspections in the case
of new buildings, vessel upgrades, special or intermediate surveys and vessel positioning.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 57pt; background-color: white"><I>TCE Revenues / TCE Rates.&nbsp;</I>We
define TCE revenues as revenues minus voyage expenses. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique
to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by a charterer under a time charter, as well as commissions. We believe that presenting
revenues net of voyage expenses neutralizes the variability created by unique costs associated with particular voyages or the deployment
of vessels on the spot market and facilitates comparisons between periods on a consistent basis. We calculate daily TCE rates by dividing
TCE revenues by operating days for the relevant time period. TCE revenues include demurrage revenue, which represents fees charged to
charterers associated with our spot market voyages when the charterer exceeds the agreed upon time required to load or discharge a cargo.
The company&rsquo;s calculation of TCE may not be similar to other method of calculation of other companies.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In the shipping industry,
economic decisions are based on vessels&rsquo; deployment upon anticipated TCE rates, and industry analysts typically measure shipping
freight rates in terms of TCE rates. This is because under time-charter and bareboat contracts the customer usually pays the voyage expenses,
while under voyage charters the ship-owner usually pays the voyage expenses, which typically are added to the hire rate at an approximate
cost. Consistent with industry practice, we use TCE rates because it provides a means of comparison between different types of vessel
employment and, therefore, assists our decision-making process.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In evaluating our financial
condition, we focus on the below measures to assess our historical operating performance and we use future estimates of the same measures
to assess our future financial performance. In assessing the future performance of our fleet, the greatest uncertainty relates to future
charter rates at the expiration of a vessel&rsquo;s present period employment, whether under a time charter or a bareboat charter. Decisions
about future purchases and sales of vessels are based on the availability of excess internal funds, the availability of financing and
the financial and operational evaluation of such actions and depend on the overall state of the shipping market and the availability of
relevant purchase candidates.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Time Charter Revenues</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our Time charter revenues
are driven primarily by the number and size of vessels in our fleet, the number of operating days during which our vessels generate revenues
and the amount of daily charterhire that our vessels earn under charters, which, in turn, are affected by a number of factors, including
our decisions relating to vessel acquisitions and disposals, the amount of time that we spend positioning our vessels, the amount of time
that our vessels spend in dry-dock undergoing repairs, maintenance and upgrade work, the duration of the charter, the age, condition and
specifications of our vessels, levels of supply and demand in the global transportation market for oil and other factors affecting spot
market charter rates such as vessel supply and demand imbalances.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Vessels operating on period
charters, time charters or bareboat charters provide more predictable cash flows, but can yield lower profit margins than vessels operating
in the short-term, or spot, charter market during periods characterized by favorable market conditions. Vessels operating in the spot
charter market, either directly or through a pool arrangement, could generate revenues that are less predictable, but could enable us
to capture increased profit margins during periods of improvements in charter rates, although we could be exposed to the risk of declining
charter rates, which could have a materially adverse impact on our financial performance. If we employ vessels on period charters, future
spot market rates may be higher or lower than the rates at which we have employed our vessels on period time charters.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under a time charter, the
charterer typically pays us a fixed daily charter hire rate and bears all voyage expenses, including the cost of bunkers (fuel oil) and
port and canal charges. We remain responsible for paying the chartered vessel&rsquo;s operating expenses, including the cost of crewing,
insuring, repairing and maintaining the vessel, the costs of spares and consumable stores, tonnage taxes and other miscellaneous expenses,
and we also pay commissions to CSI, one or more unaffiliated ship brokers and to in-house brokers associated with the charterer for the
arrangement of the relevant charter.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under a bareboat charter,
the vessel is chartered for a stipulated period of time, which gives the charterer possession and control of the vessel, including the
right to appoint the master and the crew. Under bareboat charters, all voyage and operating costs are paid by the charterer.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As of the date of this registration
statement, we have not bareboat chartered-in any vessels. We may in the future operate vessels in the spot market until the vessels have
been chartered under appropriate medium to long-term charters.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Vessel Operating Expenses</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Vessel operating expenses
include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance, expenses relating to repairs and maintenance, the costs of spares and consumable
stores, tonnage taxes and value added tax, or VAT, and other miscellaneous expenses. We analyze vessel operating expenses on a U.S. dollar
per day basis. Additionally, vessel operating expenses can fluctuate due to factors beyond our control, such as unplanned repairs and
maintenance attributable to damages or regulatory compliance and factors which may affect the shipping industry in general, such as developments
relating to insurance premiums, or developments relating to the availability of crew.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Dry-docking Costs</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Dry-docking costs relate to
regularly scheduled intermediate survey or special survey dry-docking necessary to preserve the quality of our vessels as well as to comply
with international shipping standards and environmental laws and regulations. Dry-docking costs can vary according to the age of the vessel,
the location where the dry-dock takes place, shipyard availability, local availability of manpower and material, and the billing currency
of the yard. Please see &ldquo;Item 18. Financial Statements&mdash;Note 2&mdash;Significant Accounting Policies.&rdquo; In the case of
tankers, dry-docking costs may also be affected by new rules and regulations. For further information please see &ldquo;Item 4. Information
on the Company&mdash;B. Business Overview&mdash;Environmental Regulations.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Management Fees&mdash;Related Party</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As from May 28, 2020, the
Athenean Rubico Predecessor and Roman Rubico Predecessor, our vessel owning subsidiaries, have outsourced to CSI, a related party controlled
by the family of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis, all operational, technical and commercial functions relating to the chartering and operation
of M/T&rsquo;s Eco Malibu and Eco West Coast. See &ldquo;Item 7. Major shareholders and related party transactions &mdash; B. Related
Party Transactions&rdquo;.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>General and Administrative Expenses</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">General and administrative
expenses represent an allocation of the expenses incurred by our Parent based on the number of calendar days of our vessels to total calendar
days of the Parent&rsquo;s fleet. These expenses consisted mainly of executive compensation (including bonuses), professional fees, utilities
and directors' liability insurance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Inflation</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Although inflation has had
a moderate impact on our vessel operating expenses and corporate overheads, management does not consider inflation to be a significant
risk to direct costs in the current and foreseeable economic environment. It is anticipated that insurance costs, which have risen over
the last three years, may well continue to rise over the next few years. Oil transportation is a specialized area and the number of vessels
is increasing. There will therefore be an increased demand for qualified crew and this has and will continue to put inflationary pressure
on crew costs. However, in a shipping downturn, costs subject to inflation can usually be controlled because shipping companies typically
monitor costs to preserve liquidity and encourage suppliers and service providers to lower rates and prices in the event of a downturn.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B><U>Interest and Finance Costs</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We incur interest expense
on outstanding indebtedness under our financing facilities, which we include in interest and finance costs. We also incur finance costs
in establishing those facilities which are deferred and amortized over the period of the respective facility. The amortization of the
finance costs is presented in interest and finance costs.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Main components of managing our business and
main drivers of profitability</B></P>

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<P STYLE="text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; background-color: white">The management of financial, general and administrative elements
involved in the conduct of our business and ownership of our vessels requires the following main components:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">management of our financial resources, including banking relationships, i.e., administration of bank loans, sale and leasebacks and bank accounts;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">management of our accounting system and records and financial reporting;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">administration of the legal and regulatory requirements affecting our business and assets; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">management of the relationships with our service providers and customers.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The principal factors that affect our profitability, cash flows and
shareholders&rsquo; return on investment include:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">charter rates and periods of charter hire for our tankers;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">utilization of our tankers (earnings efficiency);</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">levels of our tankers operating expenses and dry-docking costs;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">depreciation and amortization expenses;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Results of Operations of Rubico Predecessor </B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Year ended December 31, 2022 compared
with year ended December 31, 2021</B></FONT></P>



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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Year Ended December 31,</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">change</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">YE22 v YE21</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">$</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 56%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Revenues</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">17,196</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">24,784</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,588</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">44</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">EXPENSES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Voyage expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">396</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">508</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">112</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">28</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Vessel operating expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,418</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,901</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,483</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">43</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Vessel depreciation</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,136</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,344</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">43</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Management fees-related parties</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">366</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">528</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">162</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">44</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">General and administrative expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">397</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">394</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(3</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">-1</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Operating income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">9,483</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">13,973</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">4,490</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">47</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">OTHER EXPENSES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Interest and finance costs</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(1,670</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(1,642</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">98</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Total other expenses, net</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(1,670</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(1,642</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">98</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">2,848</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">36</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">During the year ended December 31, 2022, revenues,
voyage expenses, vessel operating expenses, vessel depreciation and management fees-related parties increased substantially, due to the
fact that all the abovementioned items depend on the calendar days that we own our vessels and during the year ended December 31, 2022
we owned our vessels for 365 days, while for the same period in 2021 we owned our vessels on average for 257 days.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Interest and finance costs during the year ended December
31, 2022 increased disproportionately when compared with the days that our facilities were outstanding (365 days in 2022 and 265 days
in 2021 on average), due to the fact that during the year ended December 31, 2022, LIBOR increased from 0.10% in January 2022 to 4.22%
in December 2022, thus effectively more than doubling our interest costs for both facilities.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; width: 100%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Year ended December 31, 2023 compared with year ended December 31, 2022</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Year Ended December 31,</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">change</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2023</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">YE23 v YE22</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">$</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 56%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Revenues</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">24,784</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">24,478</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(306</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">-1</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">EXPENSES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Voyage expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">508</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">508</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">0</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Vessel operating expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,901</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,816</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(85</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">-2</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Vessel depreciation</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">0</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Management fees-related parties</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">528</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">550</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">22</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">4</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">General and administrative expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">394</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,688</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,294</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">328</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Operating income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">13,973</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">12,436</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(1,537</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">-11</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">OTHER EXPENSES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Interest and finance costs</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(5,867</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(2,555</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">77</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Interest income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">62</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">62</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: right">100</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Total other expenses, net</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(5,805</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(2,493</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">75</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">6,631</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(4,030</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: right">-38</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Year on Year Comparison of Operating Results</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">During the year ended December 31, 2023, revenues,
voyage expenses, vessel operating expenses, vessel depreciation and management fees-related parties remained approximately on the same
levels as the vessels remained on the same time-charters and their utilization didn&rsquo;t vary between the years.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>General and administrative expenses</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">During the year ended December 31, 2023, our general
and administrative expenses increased by $1.3 million, or 328%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, due to the allocation of
$1.3 million of bonuses to the Parent&rsquo;s CEO declared in 2023 (with no bonuses being declared in 2022).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Interest and Finance Costs</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">During the year ended December 31, 2023, interest and
finance costs increased by $2.6 million, or 77%, compared to the same period in 2022 mainly due to:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a $2.0 million increase in interest costs mainly due to the increase in the variable interest rate of
our credit facilities (LIBOR and SOFR) which increased from 4.22% in January 2023 to 5.37% in December 2023, while LIBOR ranged from 0.10%
in January 2022 to 4.22% in December 2022;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">an increase of $0.6 million in amortization of deferred financing fees due to the acceleration of the
amortization of deferred financing fees relating to the prepayment of the ABN and the Alpha Bank facilities (see &ldquo;&mdash;B. Liquidity
and Capital Resources&mdash;Debt Facilities&mdash;Prepayments of senior secured loans)&rdquo;.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B>Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We had less than $1.235&nbsp;billion
in revenue during our last fiscal year, which means that we qualify as an &ldquo;emerging growth company&rdquo; as defined in the JOBS
Act. An emerging growth company may take advantage or specified reduced reporting and other burdens that are otherwise applicable generally
to public companies. These provisions include:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of the emerging growth company&rsquo;s internal controls over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of Sarbanes-Oxley;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">exemption from compliance with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or the PCAOB, requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor&rsquo;s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and financial statements.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may take advantage of these
provisions until the end of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering or such earlier time that we
are no longer an emerging growth company. We will cease to be an emerging growth company if, among other things, we have more than $1.235&nbsp;billion
in &ldquo;total annual gross revenues&rdquo; during the most recently completed fiscal year. We may choose to take advantage of some,
but not all, of these reduced burdens. For as long as we take advantage of the reduced reporting obligations, the information that we
provide shareholders may be different from information provided by other public companies. We are choosing to &ldquo;opt out&rdquo; of
the extended transition period relating to the exemption from new or revised financial accounting standards and as a result, we will comply
with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth
public companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that our decision to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with
new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Liquidity and Capital Resources </B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Since our formation, our principal sources of funds
have been funds in the form of equity or working capital provided by our Parent, operating cash flow and long-term borrowing. Our principal
use of funds has been capital expenditures to build our vessels, maintain the quality of our vessels, comply with international shipping
standards and environmental laws and regulations and fund working capital requirements.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our business is capital intensive and its future success
will depend on our ability to maintain a high-quality fleet through the acquisition of newer vessels and the selective sale of older vessels.
Future acquisitions are subject to management&rsquo;s expectation of future market conditions, our ability to acquire vessels on favorable
terms and our liquidity and capital resources.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">As of December 31, 2022, we had an indebtedness of
$65.3 million, which after excluding unamortized financing fees amounts to a total indebtedness of $66.0 million. As of December 31, 2022,
our cash and cash equivalent balances amounted to $3.4 million, held in U.S. Dollar accounts, $1.0 million of which are classified as
restricted cash.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">As of December 31, 2023, we had an indebtedness of
$80.0 million, which after excluding unamortized financing fees amounts to a total indebtedness of $81.8 million. As of December 31, 2023,
our cash and cash equivalent balances amounted to $3.8 million, held in U.S. Dollar accounts, $1.0 million of which are classified as
restricted cash.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">As of the date of this registration statement we have
no contractual commitments for the acquisition of any vessel or for any material capital expenditures with respect to our existing vessels
in the twelve-month period following the end of the period covered by our financial statements. See &ldquo;&mdash;Debt Facilities&rdquo;
below for a description of amortization payments due under our financing agreements. Our cash flow projections indicate that cash on hand
and cash to be provided by operating activities will be sufficient to cover the liquidity needs that become due in the twelve-month period
following the end of the period covered by our financial statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Working Capital Requirements and Sources of Capital</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">As of December 31, 2023, we had a working capital deficit
(current assets less current liabilities) of $4.0 million, which includes an amount of $2.4 of unearned revenue. This amount represents
current liabilities that do not require future cash settlement. For the year ended December 31, 2023 we realized a net income of $6.6
million and generated cash flow from operations of $11.8 million. In our opinion we will be able to finance our working capital deficit
and our obligations as they come due in the twelve-month period ending one year after December 31, 2023.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our operating cash flow, for the remainder of 2024
provided that SOFR expectations for 2024 remain as they are as of the date of this registration statement, is expected to slightly decrease
when compared to the same period in 2023, since all our vessels have financing facilities with fluctuating interest rates leading to increased
interest costs (please see &ldquo;Item 11. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk -Interest rate risk&rdquo; for a
sensitivity analysis the increase in interest rates).</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Cash Flow Information</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $3.9 million, $3.4 million and $3.8 million as
of December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Net Cash from Operating
Activities</I>.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Net cash provided by operating activities decreased
by $3.7 million, or 24%, in the year ended December 31, 2023 to $11.8 million, compared to $15.5 million in the year ended December 31,
2022.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Net cash provided by operating activities increased
by $2.2 million, or 17%, for 2022 to $15.5 million, compared to $13.3 million for 2021.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 totaled $5.2 million. This consisted mainly of
$4.5 million of depreciation expenses and $0.7 million of amortization of deferred financing costs.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 totaled $4.7 million. This consisted mainly of
$4.5 million of depreciation expenses and $0.2 million of amortization of deferred financing costs. The cash inflow from operations was
increased by a $0.2 million increase in current liabilities.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 totaled $3.3 million. This consisted mainly of
$3.2 million of depreciation expenses and $0.1 million of amortization of deferred financing costs. The cash inflow from operations was
increased by an increase in current liabilities of $2.5 million, offset by a $0.2 million increase in current assets.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Net Cash from Investing
Activities</I>.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">There was no net cash used in or provided by investing
activities in the period ended December 31, 2023.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Net cash used in investing activities in the period
ended December 31, 2022 was $0.1 million that comprised of advances for vessels under construction of 2021, paid in 2022.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Net cash used in investing activities in the period
ended December 31, 2021 was $95.0 million, comprised of cash paid for advances for vessels under construction.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Net Cash from Financing
Activities</I>.&#9;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Net cash used in financing activities in the period
ended December 31, 2023 was $11.4 million, consisting of $82.0 million of proceeds from long term debt, offset by $61.2 million of long-term
debt prepayments, $25.6 million of advances to the parent, $5.0 million of principal payments of long-term debt and $1.7 million payments
of financing costs.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Net cash used in financing activities in the period
ended December 31, 2022 was $15.9 million, consisting of $10.5 million payments to the parent and $5.4 million of principal payments of
long-term debt.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Net cash provided by financing activities in the period
ended December 31, 2021 was $85.6 million, consisting of $74.8 million of proceeds from long term debt and $15.1 million of advances from
the parent, offset by $3.3 million of principal payments of long term debt and $1.0 million payments of financing costs.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Debt Facilities&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I><U>Prepayments of senior secured loans</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I><U>ABN facility</U></I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">On
March 18, 2021, </FONT>we <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">entered into a credit facility with ABN AMRO </FONT>for <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">$36.8
million for the financing of the vessel M/T Eco West Coast</FONT>. <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">This facility was drawn down
in full. The </FONT>credit <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">facility </FONT>was <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">repayable in
24 consecutive quarterly installments of $0.</FONT>61 <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">million commencing in June 2021, plus a balloon
installment of $22.0 million payable together with the last installment. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">The facility
</FONT>bore <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50</FONT>%. From June 23, 2023, ABN Amro switched
the facility&rsquo;s variable rate from LIBOR to Compounded SOFR. On December 14, 2023, this facility was fully prepaid using part of
the proceeds from the AVIC SLB (see &ldquo;&mdash;AVIC SLB&rdquo;).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><I><U>Alpha Bank Facility</U></I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">On May 6, 2021, we entered into a credit facility with
Alpha Bank for $38.0 million for the financing of the vessel M/T Eco Malibu. This facility was drawn down in full. The credit facility
was repayable in 12 consecutive quarterly installments of $0.75 million and 12 consecutive quarterly installments of $0.63 million, commencing
three months from draw down, and a balloon payment of $21.5 million payable together with the last installment. The facility bore interest
at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00%. From June 9, 2023, Alpha Bank switched the facility&rsquo;s variable rate from LIBOR to Term SOFR On
December 21, 2023, this facility was fully prepaid through part of the proceeds from the Huarong SLB (see &ldquo;&mdash;Huarong SLB&rdquo;).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><B><I><U>New Financings Committed under Sale and Leaseback
Agreements</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I><U>AVIC SLB</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">On December 14, 2023 we consummated
an SLB with AVIC in the amount of $41.0 million, for the purpose of refinancing the indebtedness secured over the M/T Eco West Coast.
We bareboat chartered back the vessel for a period of ten years at bareboat hire rates comprising of 120 consecutive monthly installments
of $0.18 million and a balloon payment of $19.0 million payable together with the last installment, plus interest based on Term SOFR plus
2.65% per annum. As part of this transaction, we have continuous options to buy back the vessel at purchase prices stipulated in the bareboat
agreement depending on when the option will be exercised. At the end of the ten-year period, we have an obligation to buy back the vessel
at a cost represented by the balloon payment.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I><U>Huarong SLB</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">On December 20, 2023, we consummated
an SLB with Huarong in the amount of $41.0 million, for the purpose of refinancing the indebtedness secured over the M/T Eco Malibu. We
bareboat chartered back the vessel for a period of ten years at bareboat hire rates comprising of 120 consecutive monthly installments
of $0.18 million and a balloon payment of $19.0 million payable together with the last installment, plus interest based on Term SOFR plus
2.50% per annum. As part of this transaction, we have continuous options to buy back the vessel at purchase prices stipulated in the bareboat
agreement depending on when the option will be exercised. At the end of the ten-year period, we have an obligation to buy back the vessel
at a cost represented by the balloon payment.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We expect to enter into amendments
to the AVIC and Huarong SLBs with the lenders pursuant to which we together with the Parent will become joint guarantors of the SLBs prior
to the Spin-Off. As of the date of this registration statement we are in compliance with all covenants in the AVIC and Huarong SLBs.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We also expect to provide
a corporate guarantee to China Merchants Bank Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (&ldquo;CMBFL&rdquo;) upon completion of the Spin-Off. CMBFL
is the financier of three of our Parent&rsquo;s vessels and, as of the date of this registration statement, their aggregate outstanding
loan balance to the Parent is $150.2 million.</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Research and development, patents and licenses, etc.</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Trend Information </B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our results of operations
depend primarily on the charter rates earned by our vessels and any vessels we may acquire. Over the course of 2023, the BDTI reached
a high of 1,648 and a low of 713. Historically and even more so since the start of the financial crisis in 2008 the performance of the
BDTI has been characterized by high volatility. Although the BDTI was 1,036 as of July 25, 2024, there can be no assurance that the crude
oil charter market will continue to increase, and the market could again decline.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine
has amplified the volatility in the tanker market. In the short term, the effect of the invasion of Ukraine has been positive for the
tanker market, yet the overall longer-term effect on ton-mile demand is uncertain given that cargoes exported previously from Russia will
need to be substituted by cargoes from different sources due to the oil and oil products embargo enacted by the United States, the European
Union and the United Kingdom.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, the continuing
war in Ukraine led to increased economic uncertainty amidst fears of a more generalized military conflict or significant inflationary
pressures, due to the increases in fuel and grain prices following the sanctions imposed on Russia. Whether the present dislocation in
the markets and resultant inflationary pressures will transition to a long-term inflationary environment is uncertain, and the effects
of such a development on charter rates, vessel demand and operating expenses in the sector in which we operate are uncertain. As described
above, the initial effect of the invasion in Ukraine on the tanker freight market was positive, despite the short-term volatility in charter
rates and increases on specific items of operating costs. If these conditions are sustained, the longer-term net impact on the tanker
market and our business would be difficult to predict. However, such events may have unpredictable consequences, and contribute to instability
in global economy, a decrease in supply or cause a decrease in worldwide demand for certain goods and, thus, shipping. Regarding the possible
impact of supply chain disruptions that have or may emanate from the military conflict in Ukraine, our operations have not been affected
materially and we do not expect them to be in the future.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Furthermore, the intensity
and duration of the recently declared war between Israel and Hamas is difficult to predict and its impact on the world economy and our
industry is uncertain. Beginning in late 2023, vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have increasingly been subject to attempted hijackings
and attacks by drones and projectiles characterized by Houthi groups in Yemen as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. An increasing
number of companies have rerouted their vessels to avoid transiting the Red Sea, incurring greater shipping costs and delays and for vessels
transiting the region, war risk premium has increased substantially. While much uncertainty remains regarding the global impact of the
war between Israel and Hamas, it is possible that such tensions could result in the eruption of further hostilities in other regions,
including in and around the Red Sea. Regarding the possible impact of supply chain disruptions that have or may emanate from the war between
Israel and Hamas, our operations have not been affected materially and we do not expect them to be in the future.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Inflation has had a moderate
impact on our vessel operating expenses and corporate overheads. It is anticipated that insurance costs, which have risen over the last
three years, may well continue to rise over the next few years. Oil transportation is a specialized area and the number of vessels is
increasing. There will therefore be an increased demand for qualified crew and this has and will continue to put inflationary pressure
on crew costs. However, in a shipping downturn, costs subject to inflation can usually be controlled because shipping companies typically
monitor costs to preserve liquidity and encourage suppliers and service providers to lower rates and prices in the event of a downturn.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">For further discussion of
industry trends, please refer to the industry disclosure under &ldquo;Item 4. Information on the Company&mdash;B. Business Overview.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>EBITDA</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">This registration statement
describes Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA), which is not a measure prepared in accordance with
U.S. GAAP (i.e., a &ldquo;Non-US GAAP&rdquo; measure). We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">EBITDA is a non-U.S. GAAP
financial measure that is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and external users of financial statements, such as investors,
to assess our financial and operating performance. We believe that this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure assists our management and investors
by increasing the comparability of our performance from period to period. This is achieved by excluding the potentially disparate effects
between periods of interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and which items are affected by various and possibly changing financing
methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which items may significantly affect results of operations between periods.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">This Non-U.S. GAAP measure
should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
In evaluating EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments
in this presentation. Our definition of EBITDA may not be the same as reported by other companies in the shipping industry or other industries.
EBITDA does not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or cash flow from operations, as determined
by U.S. GAAP.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%">
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="11" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">PERIOD AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; text-align: justify">(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">6,631</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Add: Vessel depreciation</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,136</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Add: Interest and finance costs</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,670</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">5,867</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Less: Interest Income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(62</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">EBITDA</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">12,619</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">18,453</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">16,916</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Performance Indicators</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The figures shown below are
non-GAAP financial and non-financial statistical metrics used by management to measure performance of our vessels. For the &ldquo;Fleet
Data&rdquo; figures, there are no comparable U.S. GAAP measures.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="11" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">PERIOD AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Fleet Data:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Calendar days</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">515</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Available days</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">514</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Operating days</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">507</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Fleet utilization</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">98.6</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">%</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">100.0</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">%</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">100.0</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Average Daily Results:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">TCE rate</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">33,136</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">33,254</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">32,836</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Daily Vessel Operating Expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,637</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,714</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,597</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Time charter equivalent rate,
or TCE rate, is a metric of the average daily revenue performance of a vessel. Our definition of TCE may not be the same as reported by
other companies in the shipping industry or other industries. Our method of calculating TCE rate is determined by dividing TCE revenues
by operating days for the relevant time period. TCE revenues are revenues minus voyage expenses. Voyage expenses primarily consist of
port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the charterer under a time charter
contract, but are payable by us in the case of a voyage charter, as well as commissions. TCE revenues and TCE rate, which are standard
shipping industry performance metrics, provide additional supplemental information in conjunction with shipping revenues, the most directly
comparable U.S. GAAP measure. We use TCE rates and TCE revenues to compare period-to-period changes in our performance and it assists
investors and our management in evaluating our financial performance. The following table reconciles our net revenues from vessel to TCE
rate.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We define vessel
operating expenses to include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores and spares, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and
repairs. Daily vessel operating expenses are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses by fleet calendar days for the
relevant time period. Our ability to control our fixed and variable expenses, including our daily vessel operating expenses, also
affects our financial results.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars,</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="11" STYLE="text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">PERIOD AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">except for daily rates)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;Revenues</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">17,196</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">24,784</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">24,478</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Voyage expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(396</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(508</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(508</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Time charter equivalent revenues</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">16,800</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">24,276</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">23,970</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Operating days</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">507</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">730</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">Daily time charter equivalent rate</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">33,136</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">33,254</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">32,836</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>E.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Critical Accounting Estimates</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The discussion and analysis
of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
U.S. GAAP. The preparation of those financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial
statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Critical accounting estimates
are those that reflect significant judgments of uncertainties and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions
and conditions. We have described below what we believe is our most critical accounting estimate, because it generally involves a comparatively
higher degree of judgment in its application. For a description of all our significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to our audited
carve-out financial statements included in this registration statement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Impairment of Long-lived Assets</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">Critical accounting
estimates are those estimates made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that involve a significant level of estimation
uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">We prepared our
carve-out financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make estimates in the application of our accounting
policies based on our best assumptions, judgments and opinions. We base these estimates on the information currently available to us and
on various other assumptions we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions. Following is a discussion of the accounting policies that involve a high degree of judgment and the methods
of their application. For a further description of our material accounting policies, please read Note 2 of the carve-out financial statements
included elsewhere in this registration statement.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">We evaluate the
existence of impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values of our long-lived assets
are not recoverable. Such indicators of potential impairment include, vessel sales and purchases, business plans and overall market conditions.
If there are indications for impairment present, we determine undiscounted projected net operating cash flows for each vessel and compare
it to the vessel&rsquo;s carrying value. If the carrying value of the related vessel exceeds its undiscounted future net cash flows, the
carrying value is reduced to its fair value.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The carrying values of our vessels and any vessels
we may acquire may not represent their fair market value at any point in time since the market prices of second-hand vessels tend to fluctuate
with changes in charter rates and the cost of newbuildings.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Although we believe that the assumptions used to evaluate
potential impairment are reasonable and appropriate, such assumptions are highly subjective. There can be no assurance as to how long
charter rates and vessel values will remain at their current levels or whether they will improve or decrease by any significant degree.
Charter rates may be at depressed levels for some time, which could adversely affect our revenue and profitability, and future assessments
of vessel impairment.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">In order to perform the undiscounted cash flow test,
we make assumptions about future charter rates, commissions, vessel operating expenses, dry-dock costs, fleet utilization, scrap rates
used to calculate estimated proceeds at the end of vessels&rsquo; useful lives and the estimated remaining useful lives of the vessels.
These assumptions are based on historical trends as well as future expectations. The projected net operating cash flows are determined
by considering the charter revenues from existing time charters for the fixed fleet days and an estimated daily time charter equivalent
for the unfixed days (based on the ten-year historical averages of the one-year, three-year and five-year time charter rates) over the
remaining useful life of each vessel, which we estimate to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Expected outflows
for scheduled vessels&rsquo; maintenance and vessel operating expenses are based on historical data, and adjusted annually assuming an
average annual inflation derived from the most recent twenty-year average consumer price index. Effective fleet utilization, average commissions,
dry-dock costs and scrap values are also based on historical data.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">In Note 2 to our audited carve-out financial statements
included in this registration statement we discuss our policy for impairing the carrying value of our vessels. During the past two years,
the market values of Suezmax tankers have been increasing and hence we believe that there are no indications for impairment of our vessels.
Thus, no undiscounted cash flow tests were deemed necessary to be performed for any of our vessels. As of December 31, 2022 and 2023,
limited judgements were made in assessing indicators of impairment triggers that could have impacted the amounts recognized in the consolidated
financial statements.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">As of December 31, 2022 and 2023, based on third party
valuations, the basic charter-free market value of our operating vessels was higher than their carrying value by approximately 30% and
58%, respectively.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our estimates of basic charter-free market value assume
that our vessels are in good and seaworthy condition without need for repair and if inspected would be certified in class without notations
of any kind. Our estimates are based on third party valuations from established shipbrokers.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our vessels are currently employed under long-term
time charters. For more information, see &ldquo;Business Overview&mdash;Our Fleet.&rdquo;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 6.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_008"></A>DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Directors and Senior Management</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Set forth below are the names,
ages and positions of our directors and executive officers following the Spin-Off. Members of our board of directors are elected annually
on a staggered basis, and each director elected holds office for a three-year term. Officers are elected from time to time by vote of
our board of directors and hold office until a successor is elected. The business address of each of our directors and executive officers
listed below is 20 Iouliou Kaisara Str, 19002, Paiania, Athens, Greece.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 46%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Name</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 10%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Age</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 42%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Position</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Kalliopi Ornithopoulou</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">65</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Director, President, Chief Executive Officer</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Nikolaos Papastratis</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">45</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Director, Chief Financial Officer</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Aristovoulos Christinis</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">70</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Independent Non-Executive Director</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Maria Zoupou</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">48</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Independent Non-Executive Director</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">George M. Daskalakis</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">69</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Independent Non-Executive Director</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Biographical information with
respect to each of our directors and executives is set forth below.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Kalliopi Ornithopoulou</B> has more than 40
years of maritime and international business experience in the areas of finance and banking. She has served in executive positions of
both Greek and International banks with a specialization in shipping from 1982 until 2010. Since 2010 she is a freelance financial advisor
for Greek shipping companies as well as for Aegean Baltic Bank and two UK-based banks. Ms. Ornithopoulou holds a B.Sc in Economics and
Politics from Pantios University of Athens.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Nikolaos Papastratis</B> has more than 17 years
of experience in the shipping finance, finance and accounting industry. Mr. Papastratis experience includes Financial Reporting / Controlling
in Central Mare Inc, a ship management company and a related party affiliated with the family of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis, our significant
shareholder, being responsible for its shipping company client accounts. Prior to Central Mare, Mr. Papastratis was an in-house management
consultant in the Vardinogiannis Group of companies for 3 years and prior to that a consultant in the advisory and corporate finance department
of PriceWaterhouseCoopers for 2 years. Mr. Papastratis holds a BA in Economics from the Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MBA from
the Athens Laboratory of Business Administration (ALBA).</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Aristovoulos Christinis</B> has more than 50
years of maritime and international business experience having started as a deck hand in a cargo vessel and progressed to various executive
positions in the operations departments of London based shipping companies (Solidor Shipping, European Navigation London, Spinoza Shipping,
Marcan Shipping, Top Tankers UK). From 2018 he has been working as freelance advisor to the shipping industry with various worldwide shipping
companies. Mr. Christinis holds a Shipping diploma from London Westminster College.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Maria Zoupou </B>has more than 26 years of
international business experience in the areas of finance and banking. She has served in executive positions of Alpha Finance investment
bank and of Alpha Bank in Athens and in London with a main focus in private banking and compliance departments and has been instrumental
in structuring products and processes of the banks private banking department. Ms. Zoupou holds a Diploma in Public Relations and Executive
Studies from the University of Sunderland and a Diploma in Public Relations from the Greek American Institute.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>George M. Daskalakis</B> has been an active sale and purchase shipbroker
for the last 43 years having participated in more than 3,500 transactions. From 1996 he has been the senior partner and director of Allied
Shipbroking Inc, one of the largest shipbroking and ship-chartering firms in Greece. Before that he has served as a managing director
in Belacasa Compania Naviera S.A. for 9 years where he introduced to the Greek shipping market the bareboat chartering structure and helped
established more than 25 new shipping companies by arranging the purchase and financing of their fleet through finance brokers. From 1980
to 1987 he worked as a shipbroker in Vakis Vlahoulis S.A. and Overseas Agency S.A.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">No family relationships exist
among any of the directors and executive officers.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>B.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Compensation</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">We expect to pay aggregate cash compensation of $0.1
million for the first year following the Spin-Off for the services of our executive officers and directors. Each director will be fully
indemnified by us for actions associated with being a director to the extent permitted under Marshall Islands law. We have not adopted,
and do not anticipate adopting an equity incentive plan and have not granted any awards to directors or officers of the Company. We do
not have a retirement plan for our officers or directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We will enter into an agreement
with Central Mare Inc., or Central Mare, a related party affiliated with the family of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis, our significant shareholder,
pursuant to which Central Mare will furnish our executive officers as described below.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under the terms of the agreement
for the provision of our executive officers, we are obligated to pay base salary and additional incentive compensation as determined by
our Board of Directors. The initial term of the agreement will expire after one year from its inception and will be automatically extended
for successive one-year terms unless Central Mare or we provide notice of non-renewal at least sixty days prior to the expiration of the
then applicable term.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If any of our officers&rsquo;
employment is terminated without cause, she or he is entitled to certain personal and household security costs. If she or he is removed
from our Board of Directors or not re-elected, then her or his employment terminates automatically without prejudice to Central Mare&rsquo;s
rights to pursue damages for such termination. In the event of a change of control, each officer is entitled to receive a cash payment
of three years&rsquo; annual base salary. The agreement also contains death and disability provisions for each officer. In addition, the
officers are subject to non-competition and non-solicitation undertakings.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>C.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Board Practices</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our directors do not have
service contracts and do not receive any benefits upon termination of their directorships. Our board of directors has an audit committee,
a compensation committee and a nominating committee. Our board of directors has adopted a charter for each of these committees.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Audit Committee</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our audit committee consists
of Maria Zoupou (Chairman), Aristovoulos Christinis and George M. Daskalakis. Our board of directors has determined that the members of
the audit committee meet the applicable independence requirements of the SEC and the [_____].</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The audit committee has powers
and performs the functions customarily performed by such a committee (including those required of such a committee by and the [_____]
and the SEC). The audit committee is responsible for selecting and meeting with our independent registered public accounting firm regarding,
among other matters, audits and the adequacy of our accounting and control systems.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Compensation Committee</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our compensation committee
consists of Maria Zoupou, Aristovoulos Christinis and George M. Daskalakis, each of whom is an independent director. The compensation
committee reviews and approves the compensation of our executive officers.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Nominating Committee</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our nominating committee consists
of Maria Zoupou, Aristovoulos Christinis and George M. Daskalakis, each of whom is an independent director. The nominating committee is
responsible for overseeing the selection of persons to be nominated to serve on our board of directors.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>D.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Employees</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">We
have no direct employees while our executive officers and a number of employees are furnished to us pursuant to agreements with Central
Mare, as described below. Our Fleet Manager ensures that all seamen have the qualifications and licenses required to comply with international
regulations and shipping conventions, and that our vessels employ experienced and competent personnel. As of December 31, 2023, the Rubico
Predecessor employed 42 sea-going employees, indirectly through our Fleet Manager.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>E.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Share Ownership</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The common shares beneficially
owned by our directors and executive officers are disclosed below in &ldquo;Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">F. <B>Disclosure of a registrant&rsquo;s action to recover erroneously
awarded compensation</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 7.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_009"></A>MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Major Shareholders</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Prior to the Spin-Off, our
sole shareholder is the Parent. The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our voting securities, comprising
our common shares and Series D Preferred Shares, immediately following the completion of the Spin-Off by each person or entity known by
us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of each class of our voting securities, each of our directors and executive officers, and
all of our directors and executive officers as a group. To the best of our knowledge, except as disclosed in the table below or with respect
to our directors and executive officers, we are not, and will not be following the Spin-Off, controlled, directly or indirectly, by another
corporation, by any foreign government or by any other natural or legal persons. We are not aware of any arrangements the operation of
which may at a subsequent date result in our change of control. All shareholders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each common
share held and holders of our Series D Preferred Shares are entitled to 1,000 votes per Series D Preferred Share held.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Except as otherwise noted
below, we based the share amounts reported in the table below on each person&rsquo;s beneficial ownership of the Parent common shares
on the date of this registration statement, assuming the capital structure of the Parent immediately prior to the Spin-Off will be the
same as its capital structure as of the date of this registration statement, and giving effect to a distribution in the Spin-Off of an
expected 6,114,675 of our common shares at an assumed distribution ratio of one common share for every one common shares of the Parent
held by such person or underlying our common share purchase warrants. The distribution ratio of the Spin-Off distribution of our common
shares will depend on the number of common shares of the Parent outstanding, as well as the number of shares of common stock into which
its outstanding common stock purchase warrants are exercisable or convertible, on the record date for the Spin-Off distribution set by
the Parent&rsquo;s board of directors. As of the date of this registration statement, the Parent had outstanding 4,626,197 shares of common
stock, 100,000 Series D Preferred Shares and common stock purchase warrants exercisable to purchase up to 1,488,478 common shares of the
Parent whose holders will receive the Spin-Off distribution of our common shares on an as-exercised basis. Information for certain holders
is based on their latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to beneficial ownership of common shares of
the Parent or information delivered to us.</P>

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  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 45%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Identity of Person or Group</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; border-bottom: white 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 28%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Number of Shares Beneficially Owned</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; border-bottom: white 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 12%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid">
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Percent </B></P>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>of </B></P>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Class</B></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center; width: 12%"><B>Percent of <BR>
    Total Voting <BR>
    Power</B></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Lax Trust<SUP>(1)</SUP></FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; padding-left: 0.45pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">100,000 Series D Preferred Shares</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">100.0%</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">94.2%</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">3 Sororibus Trust<SUP>(2)(3)</SUP></FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">2,930,718 Common Shares</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">47.9% </FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">2.8%</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Evangelos J. Pistiolis<SUP>(3)</SUP></FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom; padding-left: 0.45pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">446,446 Common Shares</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">7.3% </FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">0.4%</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Directors and executive officers as a group</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">0 Common Shares</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">0.0%</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">0.0%</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">________</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(1)</TD><TD>The Lax Trust is an irrevocable trust established for the benefit of certain family members of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis. The business
address of the Lax Trust is Level 3, 18 Stanley Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(2)</TD><TD>3 Sororibus Trust is an irrevocable trust established for the benefit of certain family members of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis. The
business address of 3 Sororibus Trust is 31 Kitiou Kyprianou, 3036, Limassol, Cyprus. 3 Sororibus Trust is the sole shareholder of Family
Trading Inc., or Family Trading, a Marshall Islands corporation, and may be deemed to beneficially own all of the common shares beneficially
owned by Family Trading.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(3)</TD><TD>The above information is derived, in part, from the Amendment No. 39 to the Schedule 13D/A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2024
reporting beneficial ownership of the common shares of the Parent.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>B.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Related Party Transactions</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Right of First Offer</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Parent intends to grant
us a right of first offer over one Suezmax crude oil carrier currently owned by the Parent. Pursuant to this right of first offer, we
will have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the identified vessel in the event and on the terms on which the Parent has determined
to sell the vessel.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Management Agreements</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Please see &ldquo;Item 4.
Information on the Company - B. Business Overview - Management of Our Fleet&rdquo; for a description of the management of our vessels,
or any vessels we may acquire from CSI and &ldquo;Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees-B. Compensation.&rdquo; for a description
of the terms under which our officers are provided to us by Central Mare.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Contribution and Conveyance Agreement</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We intend to enter into the
Contribution and Conveyance Agreement with the Parent prior to the Spin-Off. Pursuant to the Contribution and Conveyance Agreement, the
Parent will, immediately prior to the Spin-Off, (i) contribute the Rubico Predecessor to us in exchange for the shares to be distributed
in the Spin-Off and (ii) indemnify us and the Rubico Predecessor for any and all obligations and other liabilities arising from or relating
to the operation, management or employment of our vessels prior to the effective date of the Spin-Off.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>C.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Interests of Experts and Counsel</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 8.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_010"></A>FINANCIAL INFORMATION</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Carve-out Statements and Other Financial Information</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">See Item 18.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Legal Proceedings</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Various claims, suits, and
complaints, including those involving government regulations and product liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business.
We are not a party to any material litigation where claims or counterclaims have been filed against us other than routine legal proceedings
incidental to our business.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Dividend Policy</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The declaration, timing and
amount of any dividend is subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent upon our earnings, financial condition,
market prospects, capital expenditure requirements, dividends to holders of our preferred shares, investment opportunities, restrictions
in our financing arrangements, the provisions of the Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends to shareholders, overall
market conditions and other factors. We have not declared any dividends since our inception. Our board of directors may review and amend
our dividend policy from time to time in light of our plans for future growth and other factors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, we may incur
expenses or liabilities, including extraordinary expenses, decreases in revenues, including as a result of unanticipated off-hire days
or loss of a vessel, or increased cash needs, or be subject to other circumstances in the future, including as a result of the risks described
in this registration statement and any future reports we may file with the SEC, that could reduce or eliminate the amount of cash that
we have available for distribution as dividends. Our growth strategy contemplates that we will finance the acquisition of additional vessels
in part through raising equity capital. However, if external sources of funds on terms acceptable to us are limited, our board of directors
may determine to finance acquisitions with cash from operations, which would reduce or even eliminate the amount of cash available for
the payment of dividends. In addition, any credit facilities that we may enter into or the terms of preferred shares which we may issue
in the future may include restrictions on our ability to pay dividends on our common shares. Further, under the terms of our current financing
arrangements, and possibly any future financing arrangements, we will not be permitted to pay dividends that would result in an event
of default or if an event of default has occurred and is continuing. As a result of these and other factors, we cannot assure you that
our board of directors will declare dividend payments on our common shares in the future.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In addition, since we are
a holding company with no material assets other than the shares of our subsidiaries and affiliates through which we conduct our operations,
our ability to pay dividends will depend on our subsidiaries and affiliates distributing to us their earnings and cash flow.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Further, Marshall Islands
law generally prohibits the payment of dividends if the company is insolvent or would be rendered insolvent upon payment of such dividend,
and dividends may be declared and paid out of our operating surplus. Dividends may also be declared or paid out of net profits for the
fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and for the preceding fiscal year. As a newly incorporated company, we may not have the
required surplus or net profits to pay dividends, and we may be unable to pay dividends in any anticipated amount or at all.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>B.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Significant Changes</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">There have been no significant
changes since the date of the carve-out financial statements included in this registration statement, other than those described in note
11 &ldquo;Subsequent events&rdquo; of such financial statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 9.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_011"></A>THE OFFER AND LISTING</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Offer and Listing Details</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">There currently is no existing
public trading market for our common shares. However, we have applied to have our common shares listed on the [_____] under the ticker
symbol &ldquo;RUBI&rdquo;.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Upon consummation of the spin-off,
our authorized capital stock will consist of 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, of which we expect approximately 6,114,675
shares will be issued and outstanding, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01, of which 100,000 shares are designated
Series D Preferred Stock. All of our shares of stock are in registered form. Information regarding the rights, preferences and restrictions
attaching to each class of our shares is described in the section entitled &ldquo;Item 10.A. &ndash; Share Capital&rdquo; herein.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>B.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Plan of Distribution</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our common shares and Series
D Preferred Shares will be distributed by the Parent by the declaration and issuance of a distribution to the holders of the Parent&rsquo;s
outstanding common shares and Series D preferred shares. In addition, our common shares will be distributed to holders of the Parent&rsquo;s
outstanding common stock purchase warrants on an as-exercised basis to the extent such warrants contain anti-dilution provisions conferring
an interest equivalent to the Spin-Off distribution. The Spin-Off is conditioned on, among other things, the approval of the Parent&rsquo;s
board of directors and obtaining certain regulatory and third-party consents and approvals, including the approval of our request for
our common shares to be listed on the NYSE American or the Nasdaq Capital Market and the effectiveness of this registration statement.
As of the date of this registration statement, the Parent has <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">4,626,197</FONT> common shares outstanding
and common stock purchase warrants exercisable to purchase up to 1,488,478 common shares of the Parent whose holders will receive the
Spin-Off distribution of our common shares on an as-exercised basis. The distribution ratio of the Spin-Off distribution of our common
shares will depend on the number of common shares of the Parent that are outstanding, as well as the number of shares of common stock
into which the Parent&rsquo;s outstanding common stock purchase warrants are exercisable, on the record date for the Spin-Off
distribution set by the Parent.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Spin-Off is not being
underwritten by an investment bank or otherwise. The purpose of the Spin-Off is described in the section of this registration statement
entitled &ldquo;History and Development of the Company.&rdquo; The Parent will pay any fees or other expenses incurred in connection with
the Spin-Off and the application for the listing of our common shares on the [_____]. We anticipate the aggregate fees and expenses in
connection with the Spin-Off to be approximately $0.5 million.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>C.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Markets</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our common shares are expected
to be listed and traded on the NYSE American or the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol&nbsp;&ldquo;RUBI&rdquo;.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>D.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Selling Shareholders</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>E.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Dilution</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>F.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Expenses of the Issue</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 10.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_012"></A>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Share Capital</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The following is a summary
of the description of our capital stock and the material terms of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws which
we intend to adopt prior to the Spin-Off. Because the following is a summary, it does not contain all of the information that you may
find useful. We refer you to our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws, which are filed as exhibits hereto and are
incorporated herein by reference.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Authorized Capitalization</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Upon consummation of the spin-off,
our authorized capital stock will consist of 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, of which we expect approximately 6,114,675
shares will be issued and outstanding following the Spin-Off, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01, of which 100,000
shares will be designated Series D Preferred Stock (the &ldquo;Series D Preferred Shares&rdquo;). All of our shares of stock are in registered
form.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Common Stock</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Each outstanding share of
common stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Subject to preferences that may be applicable
to any outstanding shares of preferred stock, holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive ratably all dividends, if any,
declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for dividends. Upon our dissolution or liquidation or the sale of all
or substantially all of our assets, after payment in full of all amounts required to be paid to creditors and to the holders of preferred
stock having liquidation preferences, if any, the holders of our common stock will be entitled to receive pro rata our remaining assets
available for distribution. Holders of common stock do not have conversion, redemption or preemptive rights to subscribe to any of our
securities. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of common stock are subject to the rights of the holders of our preferred
stock.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Prior to the Spin-Off, the
Parent as our sole shareholder will also approve the amendment of our amended and restated articles of incorporation to effect one or
more reverse stock splits of the shares of our common stock issued and outstanding at the time of the reverse split at a cumulative exchange
ratio of between one-for-two and one-for-five hundred, with our board of directors to determine, in its sole discretion, whether to implement
any reverse stock split, as well as the specific timing and ratio, within such approved range of ratios; provided that any such reverse
stock split or splits are implemented prior to the third anniversary of the Spin-Off. While our board of directors will exercise its sole
discretion as to whether and in what circumstances to effect any reverse stock split pursuant to this amendment of our amended and restated
articles of incorporation, the Parent&rsquo;s determination to approve such amendment is intended to provide us the means to maintain
compliance with the continued listing requirements of the trading market for our common shares, in particular any minimum bid price requirement,
as well as to realize certain beneficial effects of a higher trading price for our common shares, including the ability to appeal to certain
investors and potentially increased trading liquidity.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">[_____] is expected to be
the transfer agent and registrar for our common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Preferred Stock</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our board of directors is
authorized to provide for the issuance of preferred stock in one or more series with designations as may be stated in the resolution or
resolutions providing for the issue of such preferred stock. At the time that any series of our preferred stock is authorized, our board
of directors will fix the dividend rights, any conversion rights, any voting rights, redemption provisions, liquidation preferences and
any other rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of that series, as well as the number of shares constituting that series and
their designation. Our board of directors could, without shareholder approval, cause us to issue preferred stock which has voting, conversion
and other rights and preferences that could adversely affect the voting power and other rights of holders of our common shares and preferred
shares, or make it more difficult to effect a change in control. In addition, preferred stock could be used to dilute the share ownership
of persons seeking to obtain control of us and thereby hinder a possible takeover attempt which, if our shareholders were offered a premium
over the market value of their shares, might be viewed as being beneficial to our shareholders. The material terms of any series of preferred
stock that we offer through a prospectus supplement will be described in that prospectus supplement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Series D Preferred Stock</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The following description
of the characteristics of the Series D Preferred Shares is a summary and does not purport to be complete and is qualified by reference
to the Statement of Designation which is filed as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Series D Preferred Stock
has the following characteristics:</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Conversion.</I>&nbsp;The
Series D Preferred Shares are not convertible into common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Voting.</I>&nbsp;Each Series
D Preferred Share has the voting power of 1,000 common shares. In order to satisfy the minimum percentage of voting of Mr. Evangelos J.
Pistiolis contained in the AVIC and Huarong SLBs as described above as well as any future such minimum voting rights loan covenants the
voting rights per share of Series D Preferred Shares are adjusted such that during the term of any facility containing such a minimum
voting percentage covenant, the combined voting power controlled by Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis or any related parties affiliated with
Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis and the Lax Trust does not fall below a majority of our total voting power, irrespective of any new common
or preferred stock issuances. Both the number of the Series D Preferred Shares and the votes per Series D Preferred Share are not adjusted
in case of splits, subdivisions, reverse stock splits or combinations of the Company&rsquo;s outstanding shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Distributions.</I>&nbsp;The
Series D Preferred Shares shall have no dividend or distribution rights.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Maturity.</I>&nbsp;The
Series D Preferred Shares shall expire and all outstanding Series D shares shall be redeemed by us for par value on the date that any
financing facility with any financial institution which requires that any member of the family of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis maintains
a specific minimum ownership or voting interest (either directly and/or indirectly through companies or other entities beneficially owned
by any member of the Pistiolis family and/or trusts or foundations of which any member of the Pistiolis family are beneficiaries) of our
issued and outstanding common shares, respectively, are fully repaid or reach their maturity date. The Series D Preferred Shares shall
not be otherwise redeemable. Currently the SLBs with AVIC and Huarong have similar provisions that are satisfied via the existence of
the Series D Shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Liquidation, Dissolution
or Winding Up.</I>&nbsp;Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our Company, the Series D Preferred Shares shall have a liquidation
preference of $0.01 per share.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Preferred Stock Purchase Rights</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Prior to the Spin-Off, we
intend to enter into a Shareholders&rsquo; Rights Agreement, or the Rights Agreement, with [_____] , as Rights Agent.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under the Rights Agreement,
we will declare a dividend payable of one preferred stock purchase right, or Right, for each share of common stock outstanding immediately
prior to the Spin-Off. Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from us one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Participating
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01, at an exercise price of $40.00 per share. The Rights will separate from the common stock and become
exercisable only if a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more of our common stock (including through entry into certain
derivative positions) in a transaction not approved by our board of directors. In that situation, each holder of a Right (other than the
acquiring person, whose Rights will become void and will not be exercisable) will have the right to purchase, upon payment of the exercise
price, a number of shares of our common stock having a then-current market value equal to twice the exercise price. In addition, if the
Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination after an acquiring person acquires 15% or more of our common stock, each
holder of the Right will thereafter have the right to purchase, upon payment of the exercise price, a number of shares of common stock
of the acquiring person having a then-current market value equal to twice the exercise price. The acquiring person will not be entitled
to exercise these Rights. Until a Right is exercised, the holder of a Right will have no rights to vote or receive dividends or any other
shareholder rights.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Rights may have anti-takeover
effects. The Rights will cause substantial dilution to any person or group that attempts to acquire us without the approval of our board
of directors. As a result, the overall effect of the Rights may be to render more difficult or discourage any attempt to acquire us. Because
our board of directors can approve a redemption of the Rights or a permitted offer, the Rights should not interfere with a merger or other
business combination approved by our board of directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We have summarized the material
terms and conditions of the Rights Agreement and the Rights below. For a complete description of the Rights, we encourage you to read
the Rights Agreement, which we have filed as an exhibit hereto.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Detachment of the Rights</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The Rights are attached to
all certificates representing our currently outstanding common stock, or, in the case of uncertificated common shares registered in book
entry form, which we refer to as &ldquo;book entry shares,&rdquo; by notation in book entry accounts reflecting ownership, and will attach
to all common stock certificates and book entry shares we issue prior to the Rights distribution date that we describe below. The Rights
are not exercisable until after the Rights distribution date and will expire at the close of business on the tenth anniversary of our
entry into the Rights Agreement, unless we redeem or exchange them earlier as we describe below. The Rights will separate from the common
stock and a Rights distribution date would occur, subject to specified exceptions, on the earlier of the following two dates:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the 10<SUP>th</SUP> day after public announcement that a person or group has acquired ownership of 15% or more of the Company&rsquo;s common stock; or</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the 10<SUP>th</SUP> business day (or such later date as determined by the Company&rsquo;s board of directors) after a person or group announces a tender or exchange offer which would result in that person or group holding 15% or more of the Company&rsquo;s common stock.</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&ldquo;Acquiring person&rdquo; is generally defined
in the Rights Agreement as any person, together with all affiliates or associates, who beneficially owns 15% or more of the Company&rsquo;s
common stock then outstanding. However, the Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any
subsidiary of the Company and any person holding shares of common stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, are excluded from
the definition of &ldquo;acquiring person.&rdquo; Certain inadvertent owners that would otherwise become an acquiring person, including
those who would have this designation as a result of repurchases of common stock by us, will not become acquiring persons as a result
of those transactions. For persons who, prior to the time of public announcement of the Rights Agreement, beneficially own 15% or more
of our outstanding common shares, the Rights Agreement &ldquo;grandfathers&rdquo; their current level of ownership, so long as they do
not purchase additional shares in excess of certain limitations. In addition, none of the Lax Trust, Three Sororibus Trust of Cyprus,
Evangelos J. Pistiolis, or any of their affiliates or associates shall be considered an acquiring person.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Our board of directors may
defer the Rights distribution date in some circumstances, and some inadvertent acquisitions will not result in a person becoming an acquiring
person if the person promptly divests itself of a sufficient number of shares of common stock.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Until the Rights distribution
date: (i)&nbsp;the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for shares of Common Stock registered in the names of the holders thereof
or, in the case of uncertificated shares of Common Stock registered in book-entry form by notation in book entry accounts reflecting the
ownership of such shares of Common Stock (which certificates and Book Entry Shares, as applicable, shall also be deemed to be Rights Certificates)
and not by separate Rights Certificates and (ii)&nbsp;the right to receive Rights Certificates will be transferable only in connection
with the transfer of shares of Common Stock.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">As soon as practicable after
the Distribution Date, we will prepare, execute and send, or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with
all necessary information and documents, in the discretion of the Rights Agent, at the expense of the Company, send or cause to be sent)
by first-class, postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of shares of Common Stock as of the Close of Business on the Distribution
Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, or the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Stock, a Rights
Certificate evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We will not issue Rights with
any shares of common stock we issue after the Rights distribution date, except as our board of directors may otherwise determine.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Flip-In Event</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If an Acquiring Person obtains
beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the common shares, then each Right will entitle the holder thereof to purchase, for the Exercise
Price, a number of common shares (or, in certain circumstances, cash, property or other securities of the Company) having a then-current
market value of twice the Exercise Price. However, the Rights are not exercisable following the occurrence of the foregoing event until
such time as the Rights are no longer redeemable by the Company, as further described below under &ldquo;Redemption of Rights&rdquo;.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Following the occurrence of
an event set forth in preceding paragraph, all Rights that are or, under certain circumstances specified in the Rights Agreement, were
beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person or certain of its transferees will be null and void.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Flip-Over Event</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If, after an Acquiring Person
obtains 15% or more of the common shares, (i)&nbsp;the Company merges into another entity; (ii)&nbsp;an acquiring entity merges into the
Company; or (iii)&nbsp;the Company sells or transfers 50% or more of its assets, cash flow or earning power, then each Right (except for
Rights that have previously been voided as set forth above) will entitle the holder thereof to purchase, for the Exercise Price, a number
of common shares of the person engaging in the transaction having a then-current market value of twice the Exercise Price.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Anti-dilution</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may adjust the purchase
price of the Preferred Shares, the number of Preferred Shares issuable and the number of outstanding Rights to prevent dilution that may
occur from a stock dividend, a stock split, or a reclassification of the Preferred Shares or common shares. No adjustments to the Exercise
Price of less than 1% will be made.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Redemption of Rights</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We may redeem the Rights for
$0.0001 per Right under certain circumstances. If we redeem any Rights, we must redeem all of the Rights. Once the Rights are redeemed,
the only right of the holders of the Rights will be to receive the redemption price of $0.0001 per Right. The redemption price will be
adjusted if we effect a stock dividend or a stock split.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Exchange of Rights</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">After a person or group becomes
an Acquiring Person, but before an Acquiring Person owns 50% or more of the outstanding common shares, our board of directors may extinguish
the Rights by exchanging one common share or an equivalent security for each Right, other than Rights held by the Acquiring Person. In
certain circumstances, we may elect to exchange the Rights for cash or other securities of the Company having a value approximately equal
to one common share.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Amendment of Terms of Rights</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The terms of the Rights and
the Rights Agreement may be amended in any respect without the consent of the holders of the Rights on or prior to the Distribution Date.
Thereafter, the terms of the Rights and the Rights Agreement may be amended without the consent of the holders of Rights, with certain
exceptions, in order to (i)&nbsp;cure any ambiguities; (ii)&nbsp;correct or supplement any provision contained in the Rights Agreement
that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision therein; (iii)&nbsp;shorten or lengthen any time period pursuant to the
Rights Agreement; or (iv)&nbsp;make changes that do not adversely affect the interests of holders of the Rights (other than an Acquiring
Person or an affiliate or associate of an Acquiring Person).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>B.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Memorandum and Articles of Association</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Information regarding the
rights, preferences and restrictions attaching to each class of our shares is described in the section entitled &ldquo;Item 10.A. &ndash;
Share Capital&rdquo; above.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>



<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"><B></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The following description
of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws is a summary of the amended and restated articles of incorporation and
bylaws that we intend to adopt prior to the Spin-Off substantially in the form filed as an exhibit to this registration statement and
is qualified by reference to such form of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under our bylaws, annual shareholder
meetings will be held at a time and place selected by our board of directors. The meetings may be held in or outside of the Marshall Islands.
Special meetings of the shareholders, unless otherwise prescribed by law, may be called for any purpose or purposes at any time by the
chairman of the board of directors, a majority of the entire board of directors, or the chief executive officer. Notice of every annual
and special meeting of shareholders shall be given at least 15 but not more than 60 days before such meeting to each shareholder of record
entitled to vote thereat.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Directors</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our directors are elected
by the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast at a meeting of the shareholders by the holders of shares entitled to vote in
the election. Our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws do not provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The board of directors must
consist of at least one member. Each director shall be elected to serve until the third succeeding annual meeting of shareholders and
until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, except in the event of his death, resignation, removal, or the earlier
termination of his term of office. The board of directors has the authority to fix the amounts which shall be payable to the members of
our board of directors, and to members of any committee, for attendance at any meeting or for services rendered to us.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Classified Board</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our amended and restated articles
of incorporation provide for the division of our board of directors into three classes of directors, with each class as nearly equal in
number as possible, serving staggered, three-year terms. Approximately one-third of our board of directors will be elected each year.
This classified board provision could discourage a third party from making a tender offer for our shares or attempting to obtain control
of our company. It could also delay shareholders who do not agree with the policies of the board of directors from removing a majority
of the board of directors for two years.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Election and Removal</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our bylaws require parties
other than the board of directors to give advance written notice of nominations for the election of directors. The entire board of directors
or any individual director may be removed, with cause, by the vote of two-thirds of the votes eligible to be cast by the holders of outstanding
shares of our capital stock then entitled to vote at an election of directors. No director may be removed without cause by either the
shareholders or the board of directors. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, cause for the removal of a director shall be deemed
to exist only if the director whose removal is proposed: (i)&nbsp;has been convicted, or has been granted immunity to testify in any proceeding
in which another has been convicted, of a felony by a court of competent jurisdiction and that conviction is no longer subject to direct
appeal; (ii)&nbsp;has been found to have been negligent or guilty of misconduct in the performance of his duties to the Company in any
matter of substantial importance to the Company by (A) the affirmative vote of at least 80% of the directors then in office at any meeting
of the board of directors called for that purpose or (B) a court of competent jurisdiction; or (iii)&nbsp;has been adjudicated by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be mentally incompetent, which mental incompetence directly affects his ability to serve as a director of
the Company. These provisions may discourage, delay or prevent the removal of incumbent officers and directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Dissenters&rsquo; Rights of Appraisal and Payment</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under the BCA, our shareholders
generally have the right to dissent from the sale of all or substantially all of our assets not made in the usual course of our business
and receive payment of the fair value of their shares. However, the right of a dissenting shareholder to receive payment of the appraised
fair value of his shares is not available under the BCA for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares at the record date
fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting of the shareholders to act upon the agreement
of merger or consolidation, were either (i)&nbsp;listed on a securities exchange or admitted for trading on an interdealer quotation system
or (ii)&nbsp;held of record by more than 2,000 holders. In the event of any further amendment of our amended and restated articles of
incorporation, a shareholder also has the right to dissent and receive payment for his or her shares if the amendment alters certain rights
in respect of those shares. The dissenting shareholder must follow the procedures set forth in the BCA to receive payment.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Shareholders&rsquo; Derivative Actions</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under the BCA, any of our
shareholders may bring an action in our name to procure a judgment in our favor, also known as a derivative action, provided that the
shareholder bringing the action is a holder of common shares both at the time the derivative action is commenced and at the time of the
transaction to which the action relates.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Forum Selection</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Our amended and restated articles
of incorporation provide that, (A) unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted
by law, the High Court of the Republic of Marshall Islands shall be the sole and exclusive forum for any internal corporate claim, intra-corporate
claim, or claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, including (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the
Company, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, employee or shareholder of the
Company to the Company or the Company&rsquo;s shareholders, and (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of
the BCA or our articles of incorporation or bylaws and (B) the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (or,
if such court does not have jurisdiction over such claim, any other federal district court of the United States) shall be the sole and
exclusive forum for all claims arising under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, and any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder,
to the extent such claims would be subject to federal or state jurisdiction pursuant to the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, as applicable,
after giving effect to clause&nbsp;(A) above. Therefore, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we have selected the High Court of the
Republic of the Marshall Islands as the exclusive forum for any derivative action alleging a violation of the Securities Act or Exchange
Act. The enforceability of similar forum selection provisions in other companies&rsquo; governing documents has been challenged in legal
proceedings, and it is possible that in connection with any action a court could find the forum selection provisions contained in our
amended and restated articles of incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in such action. For example, with respect to derivative
actions arising under the Exchange Act, there is currently disagreement among federal Courts of Appeals in the United States (a circuit
split between the Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth Circuits) as to whether a forum selection clause which requires that derivative
actions be brought in a specified forum other than the federal courts would contravene Section&nbsp;27 of the Exchange Act under certain
circumstances. The circuit split follows a line of cases that analyze the enforceability of forum selection provisions in the context
of derivative Securities Act and Exchange Act claims.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Accordingly, the applicability
of the provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation selecting a Marshall Islands forum for certain types of claims
may be limited with respect to such claims arising under the Securities Act or Exchange Act and, as a result, under certain such circumstances,
the effect of our forum selection provisions may be uncertain. It is possible that a court could find our forum selection provisions to
be inapplicable or unenforceable for these or other reasons. As a result, we could be required to litigate claims in multiple jurisdictions,
incur additional costs, or otherwise not receive the benefits that we expect our forum selection provisions to provide.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Any person or entity holding,
owning, or otherwise acquiring any shares of capital stock of us shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the forum selection
provisions in our amended and restated articles of incorporation. Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for
federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder and Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability
created by the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. Although our forum selection provisions shall not relieve us of
our statutory duties to comply with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, and our shareholders are not
deemed to have waived our compliance with these laws, rules, and regulations, as applicable, our forum selection provisions may limit
a shareholder&rsquo;s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers,
or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits with respect to such claims. For more information regarding the risks connected
to the forum selection provisions in our amended and restated articles of incorporation, see &ldquo;Risk Factors&mdash;Risks Related to
our Common Shares&mdash;We may not achieve the intended benefits of having forum selection provisions if they are found to be unenforceable.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Limitations on Liability and Indemnification
of Officers and Directors</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">The BCA authorizes corporations
to limit or eliminate the personal liability of directors and officers to corporations and their shareholders for monetary damages for
breaches of directors' fiduciary duties. Our amended and restated articles of incorporation include a provision that eliminates the personal
liability of directors for monetary damages for actions taken as a director to the fullest extent permitted by law.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Our amended and restated articles
of incorporation provide that we must indemnify and hold harmless our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the BCA.
We are also required to advance certain expenses to our directors and officers incurred while defending a civil or criminal proceeding,
provided that the director or officer will repay the amount if it shall ultimately be determined by final judicial decision from which
there is no further right to appeal that he or she is not entitled to indemnification under the relevant section of our amended and restated
articles of incorporation. We may carry directors' and officers' insurance providing indemnification for our directors and officers for
some liabilities. We believe that these indemnification provisions and this insurance are useful to attract and retain qualified directors
and officers.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">The limitation of liability
and indemnification provisions in our amended and restated articles of incorporation may discourage shareholders from bringing a lawsuit
against directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative
litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our shareholders.
In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors
and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">There is currently no pending
material litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers or employees for which indemnification is sought.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Anti-takeover Provisions of our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Several provisions of our
amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws may have anti-takeover effects. These provisions are intended to avoid costly
takeover battles, lessen our vulnerability to a hostile change of control and enhance the ability of our board of directors to maximize
shareholder value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire us. However, these anti-takeover provisions, which are summarized
below, could also discourage, delay or prevent (1) the merger or acquisition of our company by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest
or otherwise, that a shareholder may consider in its best interest and (2) the removal of incumbent officers and directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Limited Actions by Shareholders</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our bylaws provide that any action required or permitted
to be taken by our shareholders must be effected at an annual or special meeting of shareholders or by the unanimous written consent of
our shareholders.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our bylaws provide that the board of directors may
call special meetings of our shareholders and the business transacted at the special meeting is limited to the purposes stated in the
notice. Accordingly, a shareholder may be prevented from calling a special meeting for shareholder consideration of a proposal over the
opposition of our board of directors and shareholder consideration of a proposal may be delayed until the next annual meeting.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our bylaws provide that shareholders
seeking to nominate candidates for election as directors or to bring business before an annual meeting of shareholders must provide timely
notice of their proposal in writing. Our bylaws also specify requirements as to the form and content of a shareholder&rsquo;s notice.
These provisions may impede shareholders&rsquo; ability to bring matters before an annual meeting of shareholders or make nominations
for directors at an annual meeting of shareholders.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Blank Check Preferred Stock</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under the terms of our amended
and restated articles of incorporation, our board of directors has authority, without any further vote or action by our shareholders,
to issue up to 20,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock. Our board of directors may issue shares of preferred stock on terms calculated
to discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of our company or the removal of our management.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Classified Board of Directors</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our amended and restated articles
of incorporation provide for a board of directors serving staggered, three-year terms. Approximately one-third of our board of directors
will be elected each year. This classified board provision could discourage a third party from making a tender offer for our shares or
attempting to obtain control of the Company. It could also delay shareholders who do not agree with the policies of our board of directors
from removing a majority of our board of directors for two years.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Election and Removal of Directors</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our amended and restated articles
of incorporation and bylaws prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors. Our bylaws require parties other than our board of
directors to give advance written notice of nominations for the election of directors. Our bylaws also provide that our directors may
be removed only for cause and only upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes eligible to be cast by holders of outstanding
shares of our capital stock then entitled to vote at an election of directors. These provisions may discourage, delay or prevent the removal
of incumbent officers and directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Super-Majority Approval Requirements</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our amended and restated articles
of incorporation and bylaws provide that the vote of two-thirds of the votes eligible to be cast by holders of outstanding shares of our
capital stock then entitled to vote at an election of directors is required to amend our bylaws or certain provisions of our amended and
restated articles of incorporation at any annual or special meeting of shareholders. In addition, amendments to certain provisions of
our bylaws may be made when approved by a vote of not less than 66 2/3% of the entire board of directors. These provisions that require
not less than 66 2/3% vote of our board of directors to be amended are provisions governing: the nature of business to be transacted at
our annual meetings of shareholders, the calling of special meetings by our board of directors, any amendment to change the number of
directors constituting our board of directors, the method by which our board of directors is elected, the nomination procedures of our
board of directors, removal of our directors and the filling of vacancies on our board of directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Business Combinations</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Although the BCA does not
contain specific provisions regarding &ldquo;business combinations&rdquo; between companies organized under the laws of the Marshall Islands
and &ldquo;interested shareholders,&rdquo; we will include these provisions in our amended and restated articles of incorporation. Specifically,
our amended and restated articles of incorporation will prohibit us from engaging in a &ldquo;business combination&rdquo; with certain
persons for three years following the date the person becomes an interested shareholder. Interested shareholders generally include:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">any person who is the beneficial owner of 15% or more of our issued and outstanding voting stock; or</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">any person who is our affiliate or associate and who held 15% or more of our issued and outstanding voting stock at any time within three years before the date on which the person&rsquo;s status as an interested shareholder is determined, and the affiliates and associates of such person.</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Subject to certain exceptions, a business combination includes, among other things:</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 54px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">certain mergers or consolidations of us or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of ours;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 54px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition of our assets or of any subsidiary of ours having an aggregate market value equal to 10% or more of either the aggregate market value of all of our assets, determined on a combined basis, or the aggregate value of all of our issued and outstanding stock;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 54px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">certain transactions that result in the issuance or transfer by us of any stock of ours to the interested shareholder;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 54px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">any transaction involving us or any of our subsidiaries that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of any class or series of stock, or securities convertible into any class or series of stock, of ours or any such subsidiary that is owned directly or indirectly by the interested shareholder or any affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">any receipt by the interested shareholder of the benefit directly or indirectly (except proportionately as a shareholder) of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through us.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">These provisions of our&nbsp;amended and restated articles of incorporation do not apply to a business combination if:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">before a person became an interested shareholder, our board of directors approved either the business combination or the transaction in which the shareholder became an interested shareholder;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the shareholder
    becoming an interested shareholder, the interested shareholder owned at least 85% of our voting stock issued and outstanding at the time
    the transaction commenced, other than certain excluded shares;</P>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">at or following the transaction in which the person became an interested shareholder, the business combination is approved by our board of directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of shareholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of our issued and outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested shareholder;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the shareholder was or became an interested shareholder prior to the consummation of the transactions;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">a shareholder became an interested shareholder inadvertently and (i)&nbsp;as soon as practicable divested itself of ownership of sufficient shares so that the shareholder ceased to be an interested shareholder; and (ii)&nbsp;would not, at any time within the three-year period immediately prior to a business combination between us and such shareholder, have been an interested shareholder but for the inadvertent acquisition of ownership; or</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the business combination is proposed prior to the consummation or abandonment of and subsequent to the earlier of the public announcement or the notice required under our&nbsp;amended and restated articles of incorporation which (i)&nbsp;constitutes one of the transactions described in the following sentence; (ii)&nbsp;is with or by a person who either was not an interested shareholder during the previous three years or who became an interested shareholder with the approval of the board; and (iii)&nbsp;is approved or not opposed by a majority of the members of the board of directors then in office (but not less than one) who were directors prior to any person becoming an interested shareholder during the previous three years or were recommended for election or elected to succeed such directors by a majority of such directors. The proposed transactions referred to in the preceding sentence are limited to:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">(i)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">a merger or consolidation of us (except for a merger in respect of which, pursuant to the BCA, no vote of our shareholders is required);</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">(ii)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">a sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition (in one transaction or a series of transactions), whether as part of a dissolution or otherwise, of assets of us or of any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of ours (other than to any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary or to us) having an aggregate market value equal to 50% or more of either the aggregate market value of all of our assets determined on a consolidated basis or the aggregate market value of all the issued and outstanding shares; or</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">a proposed tender or exchange offer for 50% or more of our issued and outstanding voting stock.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Certain Marshall Islands Company Considerations</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our corporate affairs are
governed by our amended and restated articles of incorporation, bylaws and the BCA. The provisions of the BCA resemble provisions of the
corporation laws of a number of states in the United States, including Delaware. While the BCA also provides that it is to be interpreted
according to the laws of the State of Delaware and other states with substantially similar legislative provisions, there have been few,
if any, court cases interpreting the BCA in the Marshall Islands, and we cannot predict whether Marshall Islands courts would reach the
same conclusions as Delaware or other courts in the United States. Accordingly, you may have more difficulty in protecting your interests
under Marshall Islands law in the face of actions by our management, directors or controlling shareholders than would shareholders of
a corporation incorporated in a U.S. jurisdiction that has developed a substantial body of case law. Furthermore, the Marshall Islands
lacks a bankruptcy statute, and in the event of any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or similar proceeding
involving the Company, the bankruptcy laws of the United States or of another country having jurisdiction over the Company would apply.
The following table provides a comparison between certain statutory provisions of the BCA and the Delaware General Corporation Law relating
to shareholders&rsquo; rights.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 2%; border-bottom: white 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 49%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Delaware</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Shareholder Meetings</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Held at a time and place as designated in the bylaws.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">May be held at such time or place as designated in the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws, or if not so designated, as determined by the board of directors. </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the board of directors or by such person or persons as</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the board of directors or by such person or persons as </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Marshall Islands</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: white 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Delaware</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">may be authorized by the articles of incorporation or by the bylaws.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">May be authorized by the certificate of incorporation or by the bylaws.</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">May be held in or outside of the Marshall Islands.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">May be held in or outside of Delaware. </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>Notice</I>:</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>Notice</I>:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Whenever shareholders are required to take any action at a meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be given which shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and, unless it is an annual meeting, indicate that it is being issued by or at the direction of the person calling the meeting.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Whenever shareholders are required to take any action at a meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be given which shall state the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, and the means of remote communication, if any.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A copy of the notice of any meeting shall be given personally or sent by mail not less than 15 nor more than 60 days before the meeting.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Written notice shall be given not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the meeting.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Shareholders&rsquo; Voting Rights</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 49%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 49%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, any action required by the BCA to be taken at a meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof, or if the articles of incorporation so provide, by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Any action required to be taken by a meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting if a consent for such action is in writing and is signed by shareholders having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Any person authorized to vote may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Any person authorized to vote may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws, a majority of shares entitled to vote constitutes a quorum. In no event shall a quorum consist of fewer than one-third of the common shares entitled to vote at a meeting.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">For stock corporations, the certificate of incorporation or bylaws may specify the number of shares required to constitute a quorum but in no event shall a quorum consist of less than one-third of shares entitled to vote at a meeting. In the absence of such specifications, a majority of shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum. </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">When a quorum is once present to organize a meeting, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any shareholders.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">When a quorum is once present to organize a meeting, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any shareholders. </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The articles of incorporation may provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The certificate of incorporation may provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors. </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>Removal</I>:</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>Removal</I>:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&emsp;If the articles of incorporation or the bylaws so provide, any or
    all of the directors may be removed without cause by vote of the shareholders.</P>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&emsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">Any or all of the directors may be removed for cause by vote of the shareholders. The articles
    of incorporation or the specific provisions of a bylaw may provide for such removal by action of the board.</P></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Any or all of the directors may be removed, with or without cause, by the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote except: (1) unless the certificate of incorporation otherwise provides, in the case of a corporation whose board is classified, shareholders may effect such removal only for cause, or (2) if the corporation has cumulative voting, if less than the entire board is to be removed, no director may be removed without cause if the votes cast against such director&rsquo;s removal would be sufficient to elect such director if then cumulatively voted at an election of the entire board of directors, or, if there be classes of directors, at an election of the class of directors of which such director is a part.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Directors</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 49%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 49%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Number of board members can be changed by an amendment to the bylaws, by the shareholders, or by action of the board under the specific provisions of a bylaw.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Number of board members shall be fixed by, or in a manner provided by, the bylaws, unless the certificate of incorporation fixes the number of directors, in which case a change in the number shall be made only by amendment to the certificate of incorporation. </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The board of directors must consist of at least one member.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">The board of directors must consist of at least one member.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">If the board of directors is authorized to change the number of directors, it can only do so by a majority of the entire board of directors and so long as no decrease in the number shortens the term of any incumbent director.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Dissenter&rsquo;s Rights of Appraisal</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 49%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 49%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Shareholders have a right to dissent from any plan of merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all assets not made in the usual course of business, and receive payment of the fair value of their shares. However, the right of a dissenting shareholder under the BCA to receive payment of the appraised fair value of his shares is not available for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares at the record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting of the shareholders to act upon the agreement of merger or consolidation or any sale or exchange of all or substantially all assets, were either (i)&nbsp;listed on a securities exchange or admitted for trading on an interdealer quotation system or (ii)&nbsp;held of record by more than 2,000 holders.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Appraisal rights shall be available for the shares of any class or series of stock of a corporation in a merger or consolidation, subject to limited exceptions, such as a merger or consolidation of corporations listed on a national securities exchange in which listed shares are the offered consideration or if such shares are held of record by more than 2,000 holders.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A holder of any adversely affected shares who does not vote on or consent in writing to an amendment to the articles of incorporation has the right to dissent and to receive payment for such shares if the amendment:</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Alters or abolishes any preferential right of any outstanding shares having preference; or</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Creates, alters or abolishes any provision or right in respect to the redemption of any outstanding shares.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Alters or abolishes any preemptive right of such holder to acquire shares or other securities; or</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Excludes or limits the right of such holder to vote on any matter, except as such right may be limited by the voting rights given to new shares then being authorized of any existing or new class.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 49%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Marshall Islands</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 2%; border-bottom: white 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 49%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Delaware</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Shareholders&rsquo; Derivative Actions</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">An action may be brought in the right of a corporation to procure a judgment in its favor, by a holder of shares or of voting trust certificates or of a beneficial interest in such shares or certificates. It shall be made to appear that the plaintiff is such a holder at the time the action is brought and that he was such a holder at the time of the transaction of which he complains, or that his shares or his interest therein devolved upon him by operation of law.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">In any derivative suit instituted by a shareholder or a corporation, it shall be averred in the complaint that the plaintiff was a shareholder of the corporation at the time of the transaction of which he complains or that such shareholder&rsquo;s stock thereafter devolved upon such shareholder by operation of law.</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A complaint shall set forth with particularity the efforts of the plaintiff to secure the initiation of such action by the board of directors or the reasons for not making such effort. Such action shall not be discontinued, compromised or settled without the approval of the High Court of the Republic of The Marshall Islands.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Reasonable expenses including attorneys&rsquo; fees may be awarded if the action is successful.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">A corporation may require a plaintiff bringing a derivative suit to give security for reasonable expenses if the plaintiff owns less than 5% of any class of stock and the common shares have a value of $50,000 or less.</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Material contracts</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Attached as exhibits to this
registration statement are the contracts we consider to be both material and outside the ordinary course of business and are to be performed
in whole or in part after the filing of this registration statement. We refer you to &ldquo;Item 4. Information on the Company &ndash;
A. History and Development of the Company,&rdquo; &ldquo;Item 4. Information on the Company &ndash; B. Business Overview,&rdquo; &ldquo;Item
5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects &ndash; B. Liquidity and Capital Resources,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Item 7. Major Shareholders
and Related Party Transactions &ndash; B. Related Party Transactions&rdquo; for a discussion of these contracts. Other than as discussed
in this registration statement, we have no material contracts, other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, to
which we are a party.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Exchange controls</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under Marshall Islands law,
there are currently no restrictions on the export or import of capital, including foreign exchange controls, or restrictions that affect
the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of our common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Taxation</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The following is a discussion
of the material Marshall Islands and U.S. federal income tax considerations relevant to a U.S. Holder and a Non-U.S. Holder, each as defined
below, with respect to the ownership and disposition of our common shares. The discussion of U.S. federal income tax matters is based
on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code judicial decisions, administrative pronouncements, and existing and
proposed regulations issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or the Treasury Regulations, all of which are subject to change, possibly
with retroactive effect. This discussion does not purport to deal with the tax consequences of owning common shares to all categories
of investors, some of which, such as financial institutions, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, tax-exempt
organizations, insurance companies, persons holding our common shares as part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or constructive sale
transaction or a straddle, traders in securities that have elected the mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities, persons
liable for the alternative minimum tax or the &ldquo;base erosion and anti-avoidance&rdquo; tax, dealers in securities or currencies,
U.S. Holders, as defined below, whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, persons required to recognize income for U.S. federal
income tax purposes no later than when such income is included on an &ldquo;applicable financial statement&rdquo; and investors that own,
actually or under applicable constructive ownership rules, 10% or more of our common shares, may be subject to special rules. This discussion
deals only with holders who own hold the common shares as a capital asset. You are encouraged to consult your own tax advisors concerning
the overall tax consequences arising in your own particular situation under U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. law of the ownership
of common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Marshall Islands Tax Consequences</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We are incorporated in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands. Under current Marshall Islands law, we are not subject to tax on income or capital gains, and no Marshall
Islands withholding tax will be imposed upon payments of dividends by us to our shareholders.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>U.S. Federal Income Taxation of Our Company</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Taxation of Operating Income: In General</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Unless exempt from U.S. federal income taxation under
the rules discussed below, a foreign corporation is subject to U.S. federal income taxation in respect of any income that is derived from
the use of vessels, from the hiring or leasing of vessels for use on a time, voyage or bareboat charter basis, from the participation
in a pool, partnership, strategic alliance, joint operating agreement, cost sharing arrangement or other joint venture it directly or
indirectly owns or participates in that generates such income, or from the performance of services directly related to those uses, which
we refer to as &ldquo;shipping income,&rdquo; to the extent that the shipping income is derived from sources within the United States.
For these purposes, 50% of shipping income that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and
end, in the United States constitutes income from sources within the United States, which we refer to as &ldquo;U.S.-source shipping income.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Shipping income attributable to transportation that
both begins and ends in the United States is considered to be 100% from sources within the United States. We are not permitted by law
to engage in transportation that produces income which is considered to be 100% from sources within the United States.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Shipping income attributable to transportation exclusively
between non-U.S. ports will be considered to be 100% derived from sources outside the United States. Shipping income derived from sources
outside the United States will not be subject to any U.S. federal income tax.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">In the absence of exemption from tax under Section
883 of the Code, our gross U.S.-source shipping income would be subject to a 4% tax imposed without allowance for deductions as described
below.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Exemption of Operating Income from U.S. Federal Income Taxation</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Under Section 883 of the Code and the regulations thereunder,
we will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax on our U.S.-source shipping income if:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 13px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">we are organized in a foreign country, or our country of organization, that grants an &ldquo;equivalent exemption&rdquo; to corporations organized in the United States; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 13px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">either</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 13px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">more than 50% of the value of our stock is owned, directly or indirectly, by individuals who are &ldquo;residents&rdquo; of our country of organization or of another foreign country that grants an &ldquo;equivalent exemption&rdquo; to corporations organized in the United States (each such individual a &ldquo;qualified shareholder&rdquo; and such individuals collectively, &ldquo;qualified shareholders&rdquo;), which we refer to as the &ldquo;50% Ownership Test,&rdquo; or</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 13px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">our stock is &ldquo;primarily and regularly traded on an established securities market&rdquo; in our country of organization, in another country that grants an &ldquo;equivalent exemption&rdquo; to U.S. corporations, or in the United States, which we refer to as the &ldquo;Publicly-Traded Test.&rdquo;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The Marshall Islands, the jurisdiction where we and
the Rubico Predecessor are incorporated, grants an &ldquo;equivalent exemption&rdquo; to U.S. corporations. Therefore, we will be exempt
from U.S. federal income tax with respect to our U.S.-source shipping income if either the 50% Ownership Test or the Publicly-Traded Test
is met.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">In order to satisfy the 50% Ownership Test, a non-U.S.
corporation must be able to substantiate that more than 50% of the value of its shares is owned, for at least half of the number of days
in the non-U.S. corporation&rsquo;s taxable year, directly or indirectly, by &ldquo;qualified shareholders.&rdquo; For this purpose, qualified
shareholders are: (1) individuals who are residents (as defined in the Treasury Regulations) of countries, other than the United States,
that grant an equivalent exemption, (2) non-U.S. corporations that meet the Publicly-Traded Test and are organized in countries that grant
an equivalent exemption, or (3) certain foreign governments, non-profit organizations, and certain beneficiaries of foreign pension funds.
In order for a shareholder to be a qualified shareholder, there generally cannot be any bearer shares in the chain of ownership between
the shareholder and the taxpayer claiming the exemption (unless such bearer shares are maintained in a dematerialized or immobilized book-entry
system as permitted under the Treasury Regulations). A corporation claiming the Section 883 exemption based on the 50% Ownership Test
must obtain all the facts necessary to satisfy the IRS that the 50% Ownership Test has been satisfied (as detailed in the Treasury Regulations).
We believe that the Rubico Predecessor satisfied the 50% Ownership Test for the taxable year 2023 and intend to take this position on
our U.S. federal income tax return for the 2023 year. This is a factual determination made on an annual basis, and no assurance can be
given that we will satisfy the 50% Ownership Test in future taxable years.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">In order to satisfy the Publicly-Traded Test, Treasury
Regulations provide, in pertinent part, that stock of a foreign corporation will be considered to be &ldquo;primarily traded&rdquo; on
an established securities market if the number of shares of each class of stock that are traded during any taxable year on all established
securities markets in that country exceeds the number of shares in each such class that are traded during that year on established securities
markets in any other single country. We anticipate that our common shares, which are our sole class of issued and outstanding stock that
is traded, will be &ldquo;primarily traded&rdquo; on the NYSE American or the Nasdaq Capital Market, each of which is an established securities
market for this purpose. In order to satisfy the Publicly-Traded Test, Treasury Regulations also require that our stock be &quot;regularly
traded&quot; on an established securities market. Under the Treasury Regulations, our stock generally will be considered to be &quot;regularly
traded&quot; if one or more classes of our stock representing more than 50% of our outstanding shares, by total combined voting power
of all classes of stock entitled to vote and by total combined value of all classes of stock, are listed on one or more established securities
markets, which we refer to as the &quot;listing threshold.&quot; Our Parent&rsquo;s common stock, which is listed on the NYSE American
and is our Parent&rsquo;s only class of publicly-traded stock, did not constitute more than 50% of our Parent&rsquo;s outstanding shares
by vote for the 2023 taxable year, and accordingly, our Parent did not satisfy the listing threshold for the 2023 taxable year.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Taxation in the Absence of Exemption under Section 883 of the Code</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">To the extent the benefits of Section 883 of the Code
are unavailable, our U.S.-source shipping income, to the extent not considered to be &ldquo;effectively connected&rdquo; with the conduct
of a U.S. trade or business, as described below, would be subject to a 4% tax imposed by Section 887 of the Code on a gross basis, without
the benefit of deductions, which we refer to as the &ldquo;4% gross basis tax regime.&rdquo; Since under the sourcing rules described
above, no more than 50% of our shipping income would be treated as being derived from U.S. sources, the maximum effective rate of U.S.
federal income tax on our shipping income would never exceed 2% under the 4% gross basis tax regime.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">To the extent the benefits of the exemption under Section
883 of the Code are unavailable and our U.S.-source shipping income is considered to be &ldquo;effectively connected&rdquo; with the conduct
of a U.S. trade or business, as described below, any such &ldquo;effectively connected&rdquo; U.S.-source shipping income, net of applicable
deductions, would be subject to the U.S. federal corporate income tax imposed at a current rate of 21%. In addition, we may be subject
to the 30% &ldquo;branch profits&rdquo; tax on earnings effectively connected with the conduct of such U.S. trade or business, as determined
after allowance for certain adjustments.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Our U.S.-source shipping income would be considered
&ldquo;effectively connected&rdquo; with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business only if:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="width: 72px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We have, or are considered to have, a fixed place of business in the United States involved in the earning of shipping income; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="width: 72px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 24px">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">substantially all of our U.S.-source shipping income is attributable to regularly scheduled transportation, such as the operation of a vessel that follows a published schedule with repeated sailings at regular intervals between the same points for voyages that begin or end in the United States, or is leasing income that is attributable to such fixed place of business in the United States.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">We do not currently have, nor intend to have or permit
circumstances that would result in having, any vessel operating to the United States on a regularly scheduled basis. Based on the foregoing
and on the expected mode of our shipping operations and other activities, we believe that none of our U.S.-source shipping income will
be &ldquo;effectively connected&rdquo; with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><I>U.S. Taxation of Gain on Sale of Vessels</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Regardless of whether we qualify for exemption under
Section 883 of the Code, we will not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation with respect to gain realized on a sale of a vessel, provided
the sale is considered to occur outside of the United States under U.S. federal income tax principles. In general, a sale of a vessel
will be considered to occur outside of the United States for this purpose if title to the vessel, and risk of loss with respect to the
vessel, pass to the buyer outside of the United States. It is expected that any sale of a vessel by us will be considered to occur outside
of the United States or will otherwise not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>U.S. Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">As used herein, the term &ldquo;U.S. Holder&rdquo; means
a beneficial owner of our common shares that</FONT></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">is a U.S. citizen or resident, U.S. corporation or other U.S. entity taxable as a corporation, an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source, or a trust (i) if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary jurisdiction over the administration of the trust and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (ii) the trust has in effect a valid election to be treated as a United States person for U.S. federal income tax purposes;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">owns the common shares as a capital asset, generally, for investment purposes; and</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">owns less than 10% of the Parent&rsquo;s common shares for U.S. federal income tax purposes.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">If a partnership holds our common shares, the tax treatment
of a partner of such partnership will generally depend upon the status of the partner and upon the activities of the partnership. If you
are a partner in a partnership holding our common shares, you are encouraged to consult your tax advisor.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Distributions</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Subject to the discussion
of passive foreign investment companies, or PFIC, below, any distributions made by us with respect to our common shares to a U.S. Holder
will generally constitute dividends to the extent of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal
income tax principles. Distributions in excess of such earnings and profits will be treated first as a nontaxable return of capital to
the extent of the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s tax basis in his common shares on a dollar-for-dollar basis and thereafter as capital gain. Because
we are not a U.S. corporation, U.S. Holders that are corporations will not be entitled to claim a dividends received deduction with respect
to any distributions they receive from us. Dividends paid with respect to our common shares will generally be treated as &ldquo;passive
category income&rdquo; for purposes of computing allowable foreign tax credits for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">Dividends
paid on our common shares to a U.S. Holder who is an individual, trust or estate (a &ldquo;U.S. Non-Corporate Holder&rdquo;) will generally
be treated as &ldquo;qualified dividend income&rdquo; that is taxable to such U.S. Non-Corporate Holder at preferential tax rates provided
that (1) the common</FONT> shares are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">(such
as the NYSE American and the Nasdaq Capital Market on one of</FONT> which our common shares are expected to be listed<FONT STYLE="background-color: white">);
(2)</FONT> we <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">are not a PFIC for the taxable year during which the dividend is paid or the immediately
preceding taxable year (as discussed in more detail below); (3) the U.S. Non-Corporate Holder has owned the common shares for more than
60 days in the 121-day period beginning 60 days before the date on which the common shares become ex-dividend; and (4) the U.S. Non-Corporate
Holder is </FONT>not <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">under an obligation to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially
similar or related property.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We believe that the Rubico
Predecessor was not a PFIC for its 2023 taxable year and we do not expect to be treated as a PFIC in the current or subsequent taxable
years. If we were treated as a PFIC in a given year, any dividends paid by us during that year or the following year generally will not
be treated as &ldquo;qualified dividend income&rdquo; in the hands of a U.S. Non-Corporate Holder. Any dividends we pay which are not
eligible for the preferential rates applicable to &ldquo;qualified dividend income&rdquo; will be taxed as ordinary income to a U.S. Non-Corporate
Holder.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Special rules may apply to
any &ldquo;extraordinary dividend,&rdquo; generally, a dividend paid by us in an amount which is equal to or in excess of 10% of a shareholder&rsquo;s
adjusted tax basis in (or, in certain circumstances, fair market value of) a common share or dividends received within a one-year period
that, in the aggregate, equal or exceed 20% of a shareholder&rsquo;s adjusted tax basis (or fair market value upon the shareholder&rsquo;s
election) in a common share. If we pay an &ldquo;extraordinary dividend&rdquo; on our common shares that is treated as &ldquo;qualified
dividend income,&rdquo; then any loss derived by a U.S. Non-Corporate Holder from the sale or exchange of such common shares will be treated
as long-term capital loss to the extent of such dividend.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Sale, Exchange or other Disposition of Common
shares</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Subject to the discussion
of our status as a PFIC below, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize taxable gain or loss upon a sale, exchange or other disposition
of our common shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized by the U.S. Holder from such sale, exchange or other
disposition and the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s tax basis in such stock. Such gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if
the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s holding period is greater than one year at the time of the sale, exchange or other disposition. Such capital gain
or loss will generally be treated as U.S.-source income or loss, as applicable, for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes. A U.S. Holder&rsquo;s
ability to deduct capital losses is subject to certain limitations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>3.8% Tax on Net Investment Income</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">A U.S. Holder that is an individual,
estate, or, in certain cases, a trust, will generally be subject to a 3.8% tax on the lesser of (1) the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s net investment
income for the taxable year and (2) the excess of the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year over a certain
threshold (which in the case of individuals is between $125,000 and $250,000).&nbsp;A U.S. Holder&rsquo;s net investment income will generally
include distributions made by us which constitute a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes and gain realized from the sale, exchange
or other disposition of our common shares.&nbsp;This tax is in addition to any income taxes due on such investment income.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If you are a U.S. Holder that
is an individual, estate or trust, you are encouraged to consult your tax advisors regarding the applicability of the 3.8% tax on net
investment income to the ownership and disposition of our common shares.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Passive Foreign Investment Company Status and
Significant Tax Consequences</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Special U.S. federal income
tax rules apply to a U.S. Holder that holds stock in a foreign corporation classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
In general, we will be treated as a PFIC with respect to a U.S. Holder if, for any taxable year in which such holder held our common shares,
either</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">at least 75% of our gross income for such taxable year consists of passive income (e.g., dividends, interest, capital gains and rents derived other than in the active conduct of a rental business); or</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">at least 50% of the average value of the assets held by the corporation during such taxable year produce, or are held for the production of, passive income.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">For purposes of determining
whether we are a PFIC, we will be treated as earning and owning our proportionate share of the income and assets, respectively, of any
of our subsidiary corporations in which we own at least 25% of the value of the subsidiary&rsquo;s stock. Income earned, or deemed earned,
by us in connection with the performance of services would not constitute &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; for these purposes. By contrast,
rental income would generally constitute &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; unless we were treated under specific rules as deriving our rental
income in the active conduct of a trade or business.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In general, income derived
from the bareboat charter of a vessel will be treated as &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; for purposes of determining whether we are a PFIC
and such vessel will be treated as an asset which produces or is held for the production of &ldquo;passive income.&rdquo;&nbsp;On the
other hand, income derived from the time charter of a vessel should not be treated as &ldquo;passive income&rdquo; for such purpose, but
rather should be treated as services income; likewise, a time chartered vessel should generally not be treated as an asset which produces
or is held for the production of &ldquo;passive income.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We believe that the Rubico
Predecessor was not a PFIC for its 2023 taxable year because it had no bareboat chartered-out vessels and consequently no gross income
from vessels on bareboat charter. Furthermore, based on our current assets and activities, we do not believe that we will be a PFIC for
the subsequent taxable years. Although there is no legal authority directly on point, and we are not relying upon an opinion of counsel
on this issue, our belief is based principally on the position that, for purposes of determining whether we are a passive foreign investment
company, the gross income we derive or are deemed to derive from the time chartering and voyage chartering activities of our wholly-owned
subsidiaries should constitute services income, rather than rental income. Correspondingly, such income should not constitute passive
income, and the assets that we or our wholly-owned subsidiaries own and operate in connection with the production of such income, in particular,
the vessels, should not constitute passive assets for purposes of determining whether we were a passive foreign investment company. We
believe there is substantial legal authority supporting our position consisting of case law and IRS pronouncements concerning the characterization
of income derived from time charters and voyage charters as services income for other tax purposes. However, in the absence of any legal
authority specifically relating to the statutory provisions governing passive foreign investment companies, the IRS or a court could disagree
with our position. In addition, although we intend to conduct our affairs in a manner to avoid being classified as a passive foreign investment
company with respect to any taxable year, we cannot assure you that the nature of our operations will not change in the future.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If we are a PFIC for any taxable
year, a U.S. Holder will be treated as owning his proportionate share of the stock of any of our subsidiaries which is a PFIC.&nbsp;The
PFIC rules discussed below will apply on a company-by-company basis with respect to us and each of our subsidiaries which is treated as
a PFIC.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">As discussed more fully below,
if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder would be subject to different U.S. federal income taxation rules
depending on whether the U.S. Holder makes an election to treat us as a &ldquo;Qualified Electing Fund,&rdquo; which election is referred
to as a &ldquo;QEF Election.&rdquo; As discussed below, as an alternative to making a QEF Election, a U.S. Holder should be able to make
a &ldquo;mark-to-market&rdquo; election with respect to our common shares, which election is referred to as a &ldquo;Mark-to-Market Election&rdquo;.
A U.S. Holder holding PFIC shares that does not make either a &ldquo;QEF Election&rdquo; or &ldquo;Mark-to-Market Election&rdquo; will
be subject to the Default PFIC Regime, as defined and discussed below in &ldquo;Taxation&mdash;U.S. Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders&mdash;Taxation
of U.S. Holders Not Making a Timely QEF Election or Mark-to-Market Election.&rdquo;&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If we were to be treated as
a PFIC, a U.S. Holder would be required to file IRS Form 8621 to report certain information regarding us.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>A U.S. Holder who held
our common shares during any period in which we were treated as a PFIC and who neither a QEF Election nor a Mark-to-Market Election may
continue to be subject to the Default PFIC Regime, notwithstanding that we are no longer a PFIC. If you are a U.S. Holder who held our
common shares during any period in which we were a PFIC but failed to make either of the foregoing elections, you are strongly encouraged
to consult your tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to you of holding our common shares in periods in which
we are no longer a PFIC.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>The QEF Election</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If a U.S. Holder makes a timely
QEF Election, which U.S. Holder we refer to as an &ldquo;Electing Holder,&rdquo; the Electing Holder must report each year for United
States federal income tax purposes his pro rata share of our ordinary earnings and our net capital gain, if any, for our taxable year
that ends with or within the taxable year of the Electing Holder, regardless of whether or not distributions were made by us to the Electing
Holder. The Electing Holder&rsquo;s adjusted tax basis in the common shares will be increased to reflect taxed but undistributed earnings
and profits. Distributions of earnings and profits that had been previously taxed will result in a corresponding reduction in the adjusted
tax basis in the common shares and will not be taxed again once distributed. An Electing Holder would generally recognize capital gain
or loss on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our common shares. A U.S. Holder would make a QEF Election with respect to any year
that our company is a PFIC by filing one copy of IRS Form 8621 with his United States federal income tax return and a second copy in accordance
with the instructions to such form. It should be noted that if any of our subsidiaries is treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income
tax purposes, a U.S. Holder must make a separate QEF Election with respect to each such subsidiary.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Taxation of U.S. Holders Making a&nbsp;</I>&ldquo;<I>Mark-to-Market</I>&rdquo;<I>&nbsp;Election</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><U>Making the Election</U>.&nbsp;Alternatively,
if, as is anticipated, our common shares are treated as &ldquo;marketable stock,&rdquo; a U.S. Holder would be allowed to make a Mark-to-Market
Election with respect to the common shares, provided the U.S. Holder completes and files IRS Form 8621 in accordance with the relevant
instructions and related Treasury Regulations. The common shares will be treated as &ldquo;marketable stock&rdquo; for this purpose if
they are &ldquo;regularly traded&rdquo; on a &ldquo;qualified exchange or other market.&rdquo; The common shares will be &ldquo;regularly
traded&rdquo; on a qualified exchange or other market for any calendar year during which they are traded (other than in de minimis quantities)
on at least 15 days during each calendar quarter. The NYSE American and the Nasdaq Capital Market, as applicable, should be treated as
a &ldquo;qualified exchange or other market&rdquo; for this purpose. However, it should be noted that a separate Mark-to-Market Election
would need to be made with respect to each of our subsidiaries which is treated as a PFIC. The stock of these subsidiaries is not expected
to be &ldquo;marketable stock.&rdquo; Therefore, a &ldquo;mark-to-market&rdquo; election is not expected to be available with respect
to these subsidiaries.&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><U>Current Taxation and Dividends</U><I>.</I>&nbsp;If
the Mark-to-Market Election is made, the U.S. Holder generally would include as ordinary income in each taxable year the excess, if any,
of the fair market value of the common shares at the end of the taxable year over such U.S. Holder&rsquo;s adjusted tax basis in the
common shares. The U.S. Holder would also be permitted an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s
adjusted tax basis in its common shares over their fair market value at the end of the taxable year, but only to the extent of the net
amount previously included in income as a result of the Mark-to-Market Election.&nbsp;Any income inclusion or loss under the preceding
rules should be treated as gain or loss from the sale of common shares for purposes of determining the source of the income or loss.
Accordingly, any such gain or loss generally should be treated as U.S.-source income or loss for U.S. foreign tax credit limitation purposes.
A U.S. Holder&rsquo;s tax basis in his common shares would be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amount. Distributions by us
to a U.S. Holder who has made a Mark-to-Market Election generally will be treated as discussed above under &ldquo;Taxation&mdash;U.S.
Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders&mdash;Distributions.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><U>Sale, Exchange or Other
Disposition</U>.&nbsp;Gain realized on the sale, exchange, redemption or other disposition of the common shares would be treated as ordinary
income, and any loss realized on the sale, exchange, redemption or other disposition of the common shares would be treated as ordinary
loss to the extent that such loss does not exceed the net mark-to-market gains previously included in income by the U.S. Holder.&nbsp;Any
loss in excess of such previous inclusions would be treated as a capital loss by the U.S. Holder.&nbsp;A U.S. Holder&rsquo;s ability to
deduct capital losses is subject to certain limitations. Any such gain or loss generally should be treated as U.S.-source income or loss
for U.S. foreign tax credit limitation purposes.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Taxation of U.S. Holders Not Making a Timely
QEF or&nbsp;</I>&ldquo;<I>Mark-to-Market</I>&rdquo;<I>&nbsp;Election</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Finally, a U.S. Holder who
does not make either a QEF Election or a Mark-to-Market Election with respect to any taxable year in which we are treated as a PFIC, or
a U.S. Holder whose QEF Election is invalidated or terminated, or a Non-Electing Holder, would be subject to special rules, or the Default
PFIC Regime, with respect to (1) any excess distribution (i.e., the portion of any distributions received by the Non-Electing Holder on
the common shares in a taxable year in excess of 125% of the average annual distributions received by the Non-Electing Holder in the three
preceding taxable years, or, if shorter, the Non-Electing Holder&rsquo;s holding period for the common shares), and (2) any gain realized
on the sale, exchange, redemption or other disposition of the common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Under the Default PFIC Regime:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the excess distribution or gain would be allocated ratably over the Non-Electing Holder&rsquo;s aggregate holding period for the common shares;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 72px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the amount allocated to the current taxable year and any taxable year before we became a PFIC would be taxed as ordinary income; and</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 72px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&bull;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the amount allocated to each of the other taxable years would be subject to tax at the highest rate of tax in effect for the applicable class of taxpayer for that year, and an interest charge for the deemed tax deferral benefit would be imposed with respect to the resulting tax attributable to each such other taxable year.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Any distributions other than
&ldquo;excess distributions&rdquo; by us to a Non-Electing Holder will be treated as discussed above under &ldquo;Taxation&mdash;U.S.
Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders&mdash;Distributions.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">These penalties would not
apply to a pension or profit-sharing trust or other tax-exempt organization that did not borrow funds or otherwise utilize leverage in
connection with its acquisition of the common shares.&nbsp;If a Non-Electing Holder who is an individual dies while owning the common
shares, such Non-Electing Holder&rsquo;s successor generally would not receive a step-up in tax basis with respect to the common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>U.S. Federal Income Tax Treatment of the Spin-Off</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">Generally, any cash and the fair market value of property,
such as the Company&rsquo;s common shares in the hands of another corporation, that is distributed by such corporation will be treated
as a distribution, as described below. However, under Section 355 of the Code, a company may undergo a corporate division, such as the
Spin-Off, and distribute stock of a controlled corporation, such as the Company when it was wholly-owned by the Parent, on a tax-free
basis if both the distributing and controlled corporations are treated as having been engaged in the conduct of an active trade or business
for the prior five years and certain other requirements are met. The Company and the Parent intend to take the position that they are
unable to satisfy all of the requirements imposed by Section 355 of the Code to treat the Spin-Off as a tax-free corporate division for
U.S. federal income tax purposes.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">If the Company and the Parent were able to satisfy
the requirements of the Section 355 of the Code, U.S. Holders that receive the Company&rsquo;s common shares in the Spin-Off would not
be treated as receiving a taxable dividend, as described below, and a U.S. Holder that received the Company&rsquo;s common shares would
generally be required to allocate a portion of such holder&rsquo;s tax basis in its Parent common stock to the Company&rsquo;s common
shares the holder received in the Spin-Off. The amount of that basis should be allocated in proportion to the relevant fair market values
of the Parent&rsquo;s common stock and the Company&rsquo;s common shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">The remainder of this discussion will assume that the
Spin-Off will not qualify as a tax-free corporate division for U.S. federal income tax purposes. U.S. Holders that receive the Company&rsquo;s
common shares and cash in lieu of fractional shares in the Spin-Off will be treated as receiving a distribution from the Parent. The fair
market value of the Company&rsquo;s common shares distributed will be treated as a dividend to the extent of the Parent&rsquo;s current
and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. To the extent the Spin-Off represents a
distribution in excess of such current and accumulated earnings or profits, for a U.S. Holder of the Parent&rsquo;s common stock, the
fair market value of the Company&rsquo;s common shares distributed will be treated first as a non-taxable return of capital dollar-for-dollar
until such holder&rsquo;s tax basis is $0, and thereafter as capital gain. Because the Parent is not a United States corporation, U.S.
Holders that are corporations will generally not be entitled to claim a dividends received deduction with respect to any distributions
such corporate U.S. Holders receive. U.S. Holders&rsquo; basis in the Company&rsquo;s common shares received in the Spin-Off will be equal
to the fair market value as of the date of distribution of such shares. Please consult your personal tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal
income tax consequences of the Spin-Off to you.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>U.S. Federal Income Taxation of&nbsp;</B>&ldquo;<B>Non-U.S.
Holders</B>&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0">A beneficial owner of our common shares (other than
a partnership) that is not a U.S. Holder is referred to herein as a &ldquo;Non-U.S. Holder.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Dividends on Common Shares</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Non-U.S. Holders generally
will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax or withholding tax on dividends received from us with respect to our common shares, unless
that income is effectively connected with a trade or business conducted by the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States. If the Non-U.S. Holder
is entitled to the benefits of a U.S. income tax treaty with respect to those dividends, that income is taxable only if it is attributable
to a permanent establishment maintained by the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><I>Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Common
Shares</I></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Non-U.S. Holders generally
will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax or withholding tax on any gain realized upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of
our common shares, unless:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the gain is effectively connected with a trade or business conducted by the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States. If the Non-U.S. Holder is entitled to the benefits of a U.S. income tax treaty with respect to that gain, that gain is taxable only if it is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States; or</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 24px">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year of disposition and other conditions are met.</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If the Non-U.S. Holder is
engaged in a U.S. trade or business for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the income from the common shares, including dividends and the
gain from the sale, exchange or other disposition of the stock that is effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or business
will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax in the same manner as discussed in the previous section relating to the taxation
of U.S. Holders. In addition, in the case of a corporate Non-U.S. Holder, the earnings and profits of such Non-U.S. Holder that are attributable
to effectively connected income, subject to certain adjustments, may be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a rate of 30%,
or at a lower rate as may be specified by an applicable U.S. income tax treaty.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Backup Withholding and Information Reporting</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">In general, dividend payments,
or other taxable distributions, made within the United States to you will be subject to information reporting requirements. In addition,
such payments will be subject to backup withholding tax if you are a non-corporate U.S. Holder and you:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 72px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">fail to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number;</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 72px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">are notified by the IRS that you have failed to report all interest or dividends required to be shown on your U.S. federal income tax returns; or</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 72px">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24px">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">in certain circumstances, fail to comply with applicable certification requirements.</FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Non-U.S. Holders may be required
to establish their exemption from information reporting and backup withholding by certifying their status on an applicable IRS Form W-8.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">If you sell your common shares
to or through a U.S. office of a broker, the payment of the proceeds is subject to both U.S. backup withholding and information reporting
unless you certify that you are a non-U.S. person, under penalties of perjury, or you otherwise establish an exemption. If you sell your
common shares through a non-U.S. office of a non-U.S. broker and the sales proceeds are paid to you outside the United States, then information
reporting and backup withholding generally will not apply to that payment. However, U.S. information reporting requirements, but not backup
withholding, will apply to a payment of sales proceeds, even if that payment is made to you outside the United States, if you sell your
common shares through a non-U.S. office of a broker that is a U.S. person or has some other contacts with the United States. Backup withholding
tax is not an additional tax. Rather, you generally may obtain a refund of any amounts withheld under backup withholding rules that exceed
your U.S. federal income tax liability by filing a refund claim with the IRS.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Individuals who are U.S. Holders
(and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury Regulations, certain individuals who are Non-U.S. Holders and certain U.S. entities)
who hold &ldquo;specified foreign financial assets&rdquo; (as defined in Section 6038D of the Code) are required to file IRS Form 8938
with information relating to the asset for each taxable year in which the aggregate value of all such assets exceeds $75,000 at any time
during the taxable year or $50,000 on the last day of the taxable year (or such higher dollar amount as prescribed by applicable Treasury
Regulations). Specified foreign financial assets would include, among other assets, our common shares, unless the shares are held through
an account maintained with a U.S. financial institution. Substantial penalties apply to any failure to timely file IRS Form 8938, unless
the failure is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. Additionally, in the event an individual U.S. Holder
(and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury regulations, an individual Non-U.S. Holder or a U.S. entity) that is required to file
IRS Form 8938 does not file such form, the statute of limitations on the assessment and collection of U.S. federal income taxes of such
holder for the related tax year may not close until three years after the date that the required information is filed.&nbsp;U.S. Holders
(including U.S. entities) and Non-U.S. Holders are encouraged to consult their own tax advisors regarding their reporting obligations
under this legislation.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>F.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Dividends and paying agents</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We refer you to the section
of this registration statement entitled &ldquo;Item 8. Financial Information &ndash; Carve-out Statements and Other Information &ndash;
Dividend Policy&rdquo; for a discussion of our dividend policy.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>G.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Statement by experts</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The combined carve out financial
statements of Rubico Inc. Predecessor as of December&nbsp;31,
2022 and 2023, and for each of the three years in the period ended December&nbsp;31, 2023 included in this Registration Statement have
been audited by Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report.
Such financial statements are included in reliance upon the report of such firm given their authority as&nbsp;experts&nbsp;in accounting
and auditing.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The office of Deloitte Certified
Public Accountants, S.A. is located at Fragoklissias 3a&nbsp;&amp; Granikou Street, Maroussi, Athens 151 25, Greece.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>H.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Documents on display</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">When the SEC declares this
registration statement effective, we will be subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act. In accordance with
these requirements, we will file reports and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public at the website
maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov, as well as on our website at www.rubicoinc.com. Information on such websites does not constitute
a part of this registration statement and is not incorporated by reference herein.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>I.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Subsidiary information</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 27px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>J.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Annual Report to Security Holders</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">We
are currently not required to provide an annual report to security holders in response to the requirements of Form&nbsp;6-K.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 11.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_013"></A>QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK </B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Interest Rate Risk</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Currently, our loans use variable
interest rates as we pay interest at SOFR plus a margin. Consequently we are exposed to risks associated with changes in SOFR, since we
have not entered into any hedging contracts to protect against such interest rate fluctuations. Furthermore in the future, depending on
our vessel acquisitions and financing arrangements, our exposure to risks associated with changes in interest rates relating to any unhedged
variable&ndash;rate borrowings, according to which we will pay interest at SOFR plus a margin (and if applicable a credit adjustment spread)
may increase. As such increases in interest rates could affect our results of operations and ability to service our debt.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Based on the amount of our
outstanding fluctuating interest rate indebtedness, as of December 31, 2023, a hypothetical one percentage point increase in the U.S.
dollar SOFR would increase our interest rate expense for 2024, on an annualized basis, by approximately $0.82 million.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Based on the amount of our outstanding fluctuating interest rate indebtedness,
as of December 31, 2022, a hypothetical one percentage point increase in the applicable interest rate would increase our interest rate
expense for 2023, on an annualized basis, by approximately $0.71 million.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We generate all of our revenue
in U.S. dollars. The minority of our operating expenses and a significant part of our general and administration expenses are anticipated
to be in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro. For accounting purposes, expenses incurred in other currencies are
converted into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of each transaction. We do not consider the risk from exchange
rate fluctuations to be material for our results of operations. However, the portion of our business conducted in other currencies could
increase in the future, which could expand our exposure to losses arising from exchange rate fluctuations. We have not hedged currency
exchange risks associated with our expenses.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 67px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 12.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_014"></A>DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B><A NAME="a_015"></A>PART II</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 13.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_016"></A>DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 14.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_017"></A>MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 15.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_018"></A>CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>ITEM 16.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16A.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_020"></A>AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16B.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_021"></A>CODE OF ETHICS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16C.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_022"></A>PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16D.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_023"></A>EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16E.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_024"></A>PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16F.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_025"></A>CHANGE IN REGISTRANT&rsquo;S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16G.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_026"></A>CORPORATE GOVERNANCE</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16H.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_027"></A>MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 16I.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_028"></A>DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in"><B>ITEM 16J.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B><A NAME="a_029"></A>INSIDER TRADING POLICIES</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in"><B>ITEM 16K.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B><A NAME="a_030"></A>CYBERSECURITY</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; background-color: white">Not applicable.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B><A NAME="a_031"></A>PART III</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 17.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_032"></A>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">See Item 18.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 18.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_033"></A>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  </TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The financial information
required by this item, together with the report of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A., is set forth on pages F-1 through F-<FONT STYLE="background-color: white">17
</FONT>and are filed as part of this registration statement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt"></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 73px"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>ITEM 19.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_034"></A>EXHIBITS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 10%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Exhibit Number</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 89%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Description</B></FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">1.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company*</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">1.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company*&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_21.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">2.1</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_21.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of Common Share Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registration Statement on Form 20-F previously filed with the SEC by Rubico Inc. on June 21, 2023)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_22.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">2.2</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_22.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of Statement of Designation of the Series A Participating Preferred Stock of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the Registration Statement on Form 20-F previously filed with the SEC by Rubico Inc. on June 21, 2023)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_23.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">2.3</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_23.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of Statement of Designation of the Series D Preferred Shares of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 of the Registration Statement on Form 20-F previously filed with the SEC by Rubico Inc. on June 21, 2023)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form
    of Shareholders&rsquo; Rights Agreement by and between the Company and [_____], as Rights Agent**</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of Right of First Offer Agreement by and between the Company and Top Ships Inc.**</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of&nbsp;Contribution and Conveyance Agreement by and between the Company and Top Ships Inc.**</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_45.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.4</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_45.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Management Agreement by and between Athenean Empire Inc. and Central Shipping Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Registration Statement on Form 20-F previously filed with the SEC by Rubico Inc. on June 21, 2023)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Management Agreement by and between Roman Empire Inc. and Central Shipping Inc.*&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_46.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.6</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1943421/000117184323004031/exh_46.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Form of Letter Agreement from Central Shipping Inc. to the Company, in respect of provision of management services (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Registration Statement on Form 20-F previously filed with the SEC by Rubico Inc. on June 21, 2023)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000117184322002612/ex_353588.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.7</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000117184322002612/ex_353588.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Loan Agreement for a Secured Floating Interest Rate Loan Facility of up to $38,000,000, dated May 6, 2021, by and among Alpha Bank S.A. and Athenean Empire Inc. in relation to the M/T Eco Malibu (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.23 of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC by Top Ships Inc. on April 15, 2022)&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.8</FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated June 22, 2023, among Roman Empire Inc. as borrower and hedge guarantor, Top Ships Inc. as parent guarantor and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. as arranger, lender, hedge counterparty, facility agent and security agent, relating to a facility agreement dated March 18, 2021 in respect of the financing of M/T Eco West Coast *&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-18.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.9</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-18.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Bareboat Charter in respect of M/T Eco West Coast, dated December 8, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.18 of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC by Top Ships Inc. on March 29, 2024)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-19.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.10</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-19.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Guarantee and Indemnity dated December 8, 2023, between Top Ships Inc. and Great Equinox Limited, relating to the bareboat charter of M/T Eco West Coast (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.19 of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC by Top Ships Inc. on March 29, 2024)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-20.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.11</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-20.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Bareboat Charter in respect of M/T Eco Malibu, dated December 8, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.20 of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC by Top Ships Inc. on March 29, 2024)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="background-color: #CCEEFF">
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-21.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">4.12</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1296484/000114036124016527/ef20015320_ex4-21.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Guarantee and Indemnity dated December 8, 2023, between Top Ships Inc. and Giant 9 Holding Limited, relating to the bareboat charter of M/T Eco Malibu (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.21 of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC by Top Ships Inc. on March 29, 2024)</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">8.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">List of Subsidiaries**</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">15.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Consent of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A.**</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">15.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Consent of Watson Farley &amp; Williams LLP**</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">* Previously filed.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">** To be filed by amendment.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin: 0pt 0"><B>SIGNATURES</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">The registrant hereby certifies
that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this
registration statement on its behalf.</P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Rubico Inc.</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">By:</FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Name:</FONT></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Nikolaos Papastratis</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Title:</FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Chief Financial Officer</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0">Date: [_____]</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>RUBICO INC. PREDECESSOR</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>COMBINED CARVE-OUT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><A HREF="#a_035"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_035"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">F-2</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><A HREF="#a_036"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Combined carve-out balance sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2023</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_036"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">F-3</FONT></A></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><A HREF="#a_037"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Combined carve-out statements of income for the period and year ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_037"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">F-4</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><A HREF="#a_038"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Combined carve-out statements of changes in equity
    for the period and year ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_038"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">F-5</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><A HREF="#a_039"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Combined carve-out statements of cash flows for the period and year ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_039"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">F-6</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><A HREF="#a_040"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Notes to combined carve-out financial statements</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><A HREF="#a_040"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">F-7</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; border-bottom: Black 0.5pt solid"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white"><A NAME="a_035"></A>REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Rubico Inc.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Opinion on the Financial Statements</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We have audited the accompanying combined carve-out balance sheets of Rubico
Inc. Predecessor (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) as of December 31, 2022 and 2023, the related combined carve-out statements of income, changes
in equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023 and the related notes (collectively referred
to as the &ldquo;financial statements&rdquo;). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><B>Basis for Opinion</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company&rsquo;s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company&rsquo;s financial statements based on our
audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We conducted our audits in accordance with the
standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged
to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding
of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company&rsquo;s
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Our audits included performing procedures to assess
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond
to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">/s/&nbsp;Deloitte Certified Public Accountants
S.A.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">Athens, Greece</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">June 27, 2024</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white">We have served as the Company&rsquo;s auditor
since 2022.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B><A NAME="a_036"></A>COMBINED CARVE-OUT BALANCE SHEETS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2023</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">December 31,</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">December 31,</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2023</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; text-align: justify">ASSETS</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">CURRENT ASSETS:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; width: 70%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Cash and cash equivalents</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,433</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,794</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Prepayments and other</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">64</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">181</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Trade accounts receivable</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">5</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Inventories</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">171</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">202</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 20pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total current assets</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">2,673</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,177</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">FIXED ASSETS:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Vessels, net (Note 4)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">119,030</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">114,550</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 20pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total fixed assets</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">119,030</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">114,550</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">OTHER NON CURRENT ASSETS:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Restricted cash (Note 7)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,000</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,000</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 20pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total non-current assets</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">1,000</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">1,000</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 20pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">Total assets</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">122,703</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">118,727</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; text-align: justify">LIABILITIES AND EQUITY</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">CURRENT LIABILITIES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Current portion of long-term debt (Note 7)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">5,313</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,224</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Accounts payable</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">327</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">255</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Accrued liabilities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">264</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">299</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Unearned revenue</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,105</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,408</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 20pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total current liabilities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">8,009</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,186</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Non-current portion of long-term debt (Note 7)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">59,995</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">75,808</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 20pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total non-current liabilities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">59,995</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">75,808</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total liabilities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">68,004</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">82,994</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">EQUITY:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Net parent investment (Note 1)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">36,225</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">10,628</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Retained Earnings</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">18,474</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">25,105</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 20pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total equity</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">54,699</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">35,733</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">Total liabilities and equity</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">122,703</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">118,727</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>PERIOD AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023</B></FONT></P>

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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 67%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Revenues</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">17,196</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">24,784</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">24,478</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">EXPENSES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Voyage expenses (including $215, $310 and $310 respectively, to related party) (Note 5)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">396</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">508</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">508</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Vessel operating expenses (Note 5 and 10)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,418</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,901</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,816</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Vessel depreciation (Note 4)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,136</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Management fees-related party (Note 5)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">366</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">528</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">550</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">General and administrative expenses (Note 5 and 9)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">397</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">394</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,688</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Operating income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">9,483</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">13,973</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">12,436</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">OTHER EXPENSES:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Interest and finance costs (Note 11)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(1,670</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(5,867</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Interest income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">62</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; padding-left: 10pt">Total other expenses, net</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(1,670</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(5,805</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">6,631</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>RUBICO INC. PREDECESSOR </B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><A NAME="a_038"></A>COMBINED CARVE-OUT STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>FOR THE PERIOD AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Net Parent Investment</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Retained Earnings</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Total</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 55%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">BALANCE, January 1, 2021</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">31,631</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">31,631</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Net increase in Net Parent Investment (Note 2)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">15,066</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">15,066</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">BALANCE, December 31, 2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">46,697</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">54,510</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Net decrease in Net Parent Investment (Note 2)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(10,472</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(10,472</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">BALANCE, December 31, 2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">36,225</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">18,474</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">54,699</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,631</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">6,631</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Net decrease in Net Parent Investment (Note 2 and 7)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(25,597</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(25,597</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">BALANCE, December 31, 2023</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">10,628</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">25,105</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">35,733</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined carve-out financial statements.</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="13" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify"><A NAME="a_039"></A>COMBINED CARVE-OUT STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="13" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">FOR THE PERIOD AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="13" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Cash Flows from Operating Activities:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 67%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Net Income</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">7,813</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">10,661</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">6,631</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Vessel depreciation</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,136</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Amortization of deferred financing costs</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">137</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">180</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">713</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">(Increase)/Decrease in:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Inventories</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(176</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">5</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(31</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Trade accounts receivable</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left"></TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(5</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">5</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Prepayments and other</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(56</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(8</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(117</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Increase/(Decrease) in:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Accounts payable</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">257</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">71</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(180</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Accrued liabilities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">112</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">152</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Unearned revenue</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,105</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">303</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Net Cash provided by Operating Activities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">13,328</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">15,536</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">11,804</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Cash Flows from Investing Activities:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Advances for vessels under construction</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(94,970</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(85</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Net Cash used in Investing Activities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(94,970</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(85</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Cash Flows from Financing Activities:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Proceeds from debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">74,800</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">82,000</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Net Advances/(Payments) from/(to) Parent company</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">15,105</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(10,472</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(25,597</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Principal payments of debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(3,345</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(5,460</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(5,028</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Prepayment of debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(61,150</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Payment of financing costs</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(1,004</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(1,668</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Net Cash provided by/(used in) Financing Activities</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">85,556</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(15,932</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(11,443</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,914</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(481</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">361</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period/year</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,914</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,433</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the year</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,914</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,433</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,794</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Cash breakdown</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Cash and cash equivalents</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,914</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,433</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,794</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Restricted cash, current</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Restricted cash, non-current</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,000</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,000</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,000</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Capital expenditures included in Accounts payable/Accrued liabilities/Due to Parent</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">85</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Finance fees included in Accounts payable/Accrued liabilities/Due to related parties</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">143</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 10pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Interest paid, net of capitalized interest</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,412</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,974</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">5,327</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined carve-out&nbsp;financial
statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 443.25pt"></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 2.25pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>1.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B><A NAME="a_040"></A>Basis of Presentation and General Information</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The accompanying combined carve-out financial statements include three
wholly owned subsidiaries of Top Ships Inc. (the &ldquo;Parent&rdquo;), Roman Empire Inc., Athenean Empire Inc. and Rubico Inc. (in aggregate
defined as the &ldquo;Company&rdquo; or &ldquo;Rubico Inc. Predecessor&rdquo;). Roman Empire Inc. and Athenean Empire Inc. own two 157,000
dwt suezmax tankers, the M/T Eco West Coast and the M/T Eco Malibu, built in March and May 2021 respectively. Both vessels are time chartered
to Clearlake Shipping Pte Ltd.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 219.5pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Parent will contribute Roman Empire Inc. and Athenean Empire Inc. to
Rubico Inc. in connection with the spin-off in exchange for common shares in Rubico Inc., which the Parent intends to distribute to holders
of its common stock on a pro rata basis and to holders of the Parent&rsquo;s outstanding common stock purchase warrants on an as-exercised
basis. Rubico Inc was formed on August 11, 2022 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to serve as the holding company
of Roman Empire Inc. and Athenean Empire Inc.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The accompanying combined carve-out financial statements of the Company
include the historical carrying costs of the assets and the liabilities of Roman Empire Inc., Athenean Empire Inc. and Rubico Inc. from
their date of incorporation and an allocation of the Parent&rsquo;s General and administrative expenses and Management fees related party
(see Note 9 and 5). Both Roman Empire Inc. and Athenean Empire Inc. were incorporated on February 18, 2020 under the laws of the Marshall
Islands.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 349.25pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company&rsquo;s vessels are managed by Central Shipping Inc (&ldquo;CSI&rdquo;),
a related party affiliated with the family of Evangelos J. Pistiolis, the Company&rsquo;s Parent Chief Executive Officer, Director and
President, Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 205.25pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 2.25pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>2.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Significant Accounting Policies</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Basis of presentation:</I></B> The accompanying combined carve-out financial statements include the accounts
of Roman Empire Inc., Athenean Empire Inc. and Rubico Inc. comprising the Company as discussed in Note 1. These combined carve-out financial
statements have been prepared on a stand-alone basis and are derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records
of the Parent. The combined carve-out financial statements reflect the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the
Company in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (&ldquo;U.S. GAAP&rdquo;) and in conjunction
with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Intercompany accounts and transactions between Roman Empire Inc., Athenean
Empire Inc. and Rubico Inc. and the Parent have been treated and presented as Net parent investment in the accompanying combined carve-out
balance sheets. Increases in Net Parent Investments represent contributions from the parent and decreases in Net Parent Investments represent
distribution from the Company to the Parent. For the year ended December 31, 2021 the Parent financed the Company with $15,105 due to
the fact that the Company had increased capital expenditures for acquiring its vessels and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023
the Company transferred amounts of $10,472 and $25,597 respectively to the Parent consisting of operating cashflow surplus and the net
proceeds from the 2023 refinancing (Note 7). The Company is dependent upon its Parent for a major part of its working capital and financing
requirements as the Parent uses a centralized approach to cash management and financing of its operations. None of the Parent&rsquo;s
cash and cash equivalents or debt and the related interest expense at the corporate level have been assigned to the Company in the combined
carve-out financial statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The combined carve-out statements of income reflect expense allocations
made to the Company by the Parent for certain corporate functions and for shared services provided by the Parent. These allocations were
made by the Parent on a pro-rata basis based on the number of calendar days of the Company&rsquo;s vessels to total calendar days of the
Parent&rsquo;s fleet. See Notes 5 and 9 for further information on expenses allocated by the Parent. Both the Company and the Parent consider
the basis on which the expenses have been allocated to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefit
received by the Company during the periods presented. Nevertheless, the combined carve-out financial statements may not be indicative
of the Company&rsquo;s future performance and may not include all of the actual expenses that would have been incurred by the Company
as an independent publicly traded company or reflect the Company&rsquo;s financial position, results of operations and cash flows that
would have been reported if the Company had been a stand-alone entity during the periods presented.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Use of Estimates:</I></B> The preparation of the accompanying combined
carve-out financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the combined carve-out financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates mainly include vessel useful lives and residual values. Actual results may differ from these estimates.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Foreign Currency Translation:</I></B> The Company&rsquo;s functional
currency is the U.S. Dollar because its vessels operate in international shipping markets, and therefore primarily transacts business
in U.S. Dollars. The Company&rsquo;s books of account are maintained in U.S. Dollars. Transactions involving other currencies during the
year are converted into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the time of the transactions. At the balance sheet dates, monetary
assets and liabilities, which are denominated in other currencies are translated to U.S. Dollars based on the year-end exchange rates
and any gains and losses are included in the statement of income.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Cash and Cash Equivalents:</I></B> The Company considers highly liquid
investments such as time deposits and certificates of deposit with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Restricted Cash:</I></B> The Company considers amounts that are pledged,
blocked, held as cash collateral, required to be maintained with a specific bank or be maintained by the Company as minimum cash under
the terms of a loan agreement, as restricted and these amounts are presented separately on the balance sheets. In the event original maturities
are shorter than twelve months, such deposits are presented as current assets while if original maturities are longer than twelve months,
such deposits are presented as non-current assets.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Inventories:</I></B> Inventories consist of lubricants and paints
on board the vessels. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as estimated
selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Cost,
which consists of the purchase price, is determined by the first in, first out method.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Vessel Cost:</I></B> Vessels are stated at cost, which consists of
the contract price, pre-delivery costs and capitalized interest (if any) incurred during the construction of new building vessels, and
any material expenses incurred upon acquisition (improvements and delivery costs). Subsequent expenditures for conversions and major improvements
are also capitalized when they appreciably extend the life, increase the earning capacity or improve the efficiency or safety of the vessels.
Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred and are included in Vessel operating expenses in the statements of income.
Vessels acquired as asset acquisitions are stated at historical cost, which consists of the contract price less discounts, plus any material
expenses incurred upon acquisition (delivery expenses and other expenditures to prepare for the vessel&rsquo;s initial voyage). Vessels
acquired from entities under common control are recorded at historical cost.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:</I></B> The Company evaluates the
existence of impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values of the Company&rsquo;s
long-lived assets are not recoverable. Such indicators of potential impairment include, vessel sales and purchases, business plans, declines
in the fair market value of vessels and overall market conditions. If there are indications for impairment present, the Company determines
undiscounted projected net operating cash flows for its vessels and compares it to the vessels carrying value. If the carrying value of
the vessel exceeds its undiscounted future net cash flows, the carrying value is reduced to its fair value, and the difference is recognized
as an impairment loss. The impairment evaluation the Company conducted as of December 31, 2022 and 2023 showed that there are no impairment
indications for its vessels.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Vessel Depreciation:</I></B> Depreciation is calculated using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the Company&rsquo;s vessels, after deducting the estimated salvage value. The vessels
salvage value is equal to the product of its lightweight tonnage and estimated scrap rate, of $0.3 per lightweight ton. Management estimates
the useful life of the Company's vessel to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Second hand vessels are depreciated
from the date of their acquisition through their remaining estimated useful life. When regulations place limitations over the ability
of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, its useful life is adjusted at the date such regulations are adopted.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Dry-Docking Costs:</I></B> All dry-docking and special survey costs
are expensed in the period incurred.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Financing Costs:</I></B> Fees incurred and paid to lenders for obtaining
new loans or refinancing existing ones are recorded as a contra to debt and such fees are amortized to interest and finance costs over
the life of the related debt using the effective interest method. Unamortized fees relating to loans prepaid or refinanced are expensed
in the period when a prepayment or refinancing is made and charged to interest and finance costs. Any unamortized balance of costs relating
to debt refinanced that does not meet the criteria for debt extinguishment, is amortized over the term of the refinanced debt.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Accounting for Revenue and Expenses:</I></B> Revenues are generated
from time charter arrangements. A time charter is a contract for the use of a vessel for a specific period of time and a specified daily
charter hire rate, which is generally payable monthly in advance. <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">The Company&rsquo;s time charter
agreements are classified as operating leases pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (&ldquo;ASC&rdquo;) 842 -&nbsp;Leases, and
therefore do not fall under the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (&ldquo;ASC&rdquo;) 606 </FONT>because: (i) the vessel is an
identifiable asset; (ii) the Company as lessor, does not have substantive substitution rights; and (iii) the charterer, as lessee, has
the right to control the use of the vessel during the term of the contract and derives the economic benefits from such use.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Revenue is shown net of address commissions, if applicable, payable directly
to charterers under the relevant charter agreements. Address commissions represent a common market practice discount (sales incentive)
on services rendered by the Company and no identifiable benefit is received in exchange for the consideration provided to the charterer.
Commissions on time charter revenues are recognized on a pro rata basis over the duration of the period.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Time charter revenue is recognized as earned on a straight-line basis over
the term of the relevant time charter starting from the vessel&rsquo;s delivery to the charterer, except for any agreed or estimated off-hire
period. Revenue generated from variable lease payments is recognized in the period when changes in the facts and circumstances on which
the variable lease payments are based occur. The Company elected to not separate the lease and non-lease components included in the time
charter revenue because (i) the pattern of revenue recognition for the lease and non-lease components (included in the daily hire rate)
is the same and (ii) the lease component would be classified as an operating lease. The daily hire rate represents the hire rate for a
bare boat charter as well as the compensation for expenses incurred running the vessel such as crewing expense, repairs, insurance, maintenance
and lubes. Both the lease and non-lease components are earned by passage of time. Under a time charter agreement, vessel management fees,
broker&rsquo;s commissions and operating expenses such as, crew wages, provisions and stores, technical maintenance and insurance expenses
are paid by the vessel owner, whereas voyage expenses such as bunkers, port expenses, agents&rsquo; fees, and extra war risk insurance
are paid by the charterer, with the exception of broker&rsquo;s commissions. Vessel operating expenses are expensed as incurred. Unearned
revenue represents cash received prior to year-end related to revenue applicable to periods after December 31 of each year and balances
resulting from straight-line revenue recognition of charter agreements that provide for varying charter rates.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company pays commissions to ship brokers and to CSI, associated with
arranging the Company&rsquo;s charters. These brokers&rsquo; commissions are recognized over the related charter period and are included
in voyage expenses in the accompanying Statements of income.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white"><B><I>Segment Reporting</I>:</B>&nbsp;The
Company reports financial information and evaluates its operations by total charter revenue and not by the type of vessel or vessel employment
for its customers. As a result, the board of directors of the Company, the chief operating decision makers, review operating results solely
by revenue per day and vessel operating results, and thus the Company has determined that it operates under&nbsp;one&nbsp;reportable segment.
Furthermore, when the Company charters a vessel to a charterer, the charterer is free to trade the vessel worldwide and, as a result,
the disclosure of geographic information is impracticable.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted: </I></B>In November
2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which requires the disclosure of significant segment expenses that are part of an entity&rsquo;s segment
measure of profit or loss and regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker. In addition, it adds or makes clarifications to
other segment-related disclosures, such as clarifying that the disclosure requirements in ASC 280 are required for entities with a single
reportable segment and that an entity may disclose multiple measures of segment profit and loss. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should
be adopted retrospectively. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this accounting standard will have a material effect on
these combined carve-out financial statements and related disclosures. There are no other recent accounting pronouncements the adoption
of which is expected to have a material effect on the Company&rsquo;s combined carve-out financial statements in the current or any future
periods.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>3.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Going Concern</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company for the year ended December 31, 2023 realized net income of
$6,631 and generated cash flow from operations of $11,804. At December 31, 2023, the Company had a working capital deficit of $4,009,
which includes an amount of $2,408 of unearned revenue. This amount represents current liabilities that do not require future cash settlement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">In the Company&rsquo;s opinion, the Company will be able to finance its
working capital deficit in the next 12 months with cash on hand and operational cash flow and hence the Company believes it has the ability
to continue as a going concern and finance its obligations as they come due over the next twelve months following the date of the issuance
of these combined carve-out financial statements. Consequently, the combined carve-out financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>4.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Vessels, net</B></TD></TR>
</TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The amounts in the balance sheets are analyzed as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Vessel Cost</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Accumulated Depreciation</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Net Book Value</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Balance, December 31, 2021</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">126,646</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(3,136</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">123,510</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&mdash; Depreciation</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Balance, December 31, 2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">126,646</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(7,616</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">119,030</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&mdash; Depreciation</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(4,480</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Balance, December 31, 2023</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">126,646</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">(12,096</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">114,550</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 455.1pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">As of December 31, 2023 the titles of ownership of both our vessels are
held by the respecting vessel lenders to secure the relevant sale and lease back financing transactions (see Note 7).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 2.25pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>5.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Transactions with Related Parties</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 5.2in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in"><B><I>(a) CSI Management Agreement:</I></B> On May 28, 2020,
the Company entered into two management agreements, one for each vessel, with CSI (the &ldquo;CSI Management Agreement&rdquo;). The CSI
Management Agreement can only be terminated subject to an eighteen-month advance notice, subject to a termination fee equal to twelve
months of fees payable under the CSI Management Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in">Pursuant to the CSI Management Agreement, the Company pays a
management fee of $630 per day for the provision of technical, commercial, operation, insurance, bunkering and crew management, commencing
three months before the vessel is scheduled to be delivered by the shipyard. In addition, the CSI Management Agreement provides for payment
to CSI of: (i) $573 per day for superintendent visits plus actual expenses; (ii) a chartering commission of 1.25% on all freight, hire
and demurrage revenues; (iii) a commission of 1.00% on all gross vessel sale proceeds or the purchase price paid for vessels and (iv)
a financing fee of 0.2% on derivative agreements and loan financing or refinancing. CSI will perform supervision services for any newbuilding
vessels while the vessels are under construction, for which the Company will pay CSI the actual cost of the supervision services plus
a fee of 7% of such supervision services.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: 209.55pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in">CSI provides, at cost, all accounting, reporting and administrative
services. Finally, the CSI Management Agreement provides for a performance incentive fee for the provision of management services to be
determined at the discretion of the Company&rsquo;s Board of Directors. The CSI Management Agreement has an initial term of five years,
after which it will continue to be in effect until terminated by either party subject to an eighteen-month advance notice of termination.
Pursuant to the terms of the CSI Management Agreement, all fees payable to CSI are adjusted annually according to the US Consumer Price
Inflation (&ldquo;CPI&rdquo;) of the previous year and if CPI is less than 2% then a 2% increase is effected.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: 396.3pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in">As of December 31, 2022 and 2023, the Company did not owe any
amounts to CSI. The fees charged by and expenses relating to CSI for the period and year ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023 are as
follows:</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="5" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Period and year ended December 31,</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD><TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Presented in:</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="width: 30%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Management fees</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 6%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">92</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 6%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">-</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 6%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">-</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 48%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Capitalized in Vessels, net &ndash; Balance sheet</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">294</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">438</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">460</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Management fees &ndash; related parties &ndash;Statement of income</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Supervision services fees</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">19</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Capitalized in Vessels, net &ndash; Balance sheet</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Superintendent fees</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">157</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Capitalized in Vessels, net &ndash; Balance sheet</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">12</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">3</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">13</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-align: justify">Vessel operating expenses &ndash; <FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400">Statement of income</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Accounting and reporting cost*</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">72</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">90</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">90</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-align: justify">Management fees &ndash; related parties &ndash; <FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400">Statement of income</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Financing fees</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">150</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">164</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Net in Current and Non-current portions of long-term debt &ndash; Balance sheet</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Commission on charter hire agreements</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">215</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">310</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">310</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Voyage expenses - Statement of income</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">1,011</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">841</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">1,037</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>


<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0 0pt 21.3pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0pt">*Accounting and reporting cost represent
an allocation of the expenses incurred by the Parent based on the number of calendar days of the Company&rsquo;s vessels to total calendar
days of the Parent&rsquo;s fleet.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in">For the period and year ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023
CSI charged the Company newbuilding supervision related pass-through costs amounting to $316, $- and $- respectively, which are not included
in the table above and are presented within Vessels, net in the Company&rsquo;s balance sheet.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>6.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Leases</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Lease arrangements, under which the Company acts as the lessor</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Charter agreements:</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company operated two vessels
(M/T&rsquo;s Eco West Coast and Eco Malibu) under time charters with Clearlake Shipping Pte Ltd (&ldquo;Clearlake&rdquo;).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 220pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Future minimum time-charter receipts of the Company&rsquo;s vessels in
operation as of December 31, 2023, based on commitments relating to its non-cancellable time charter contracts as of December 31, 2023,
are as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 60%">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Year ending December 31,</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Time Charter receipts</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 48%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">2024</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">24,162</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">2025</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">23,980</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">2026</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">14,060</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Total</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">62,202</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">In arriving at the minimum future charter revenues, it has been assumed
that no off-hire time is incurred, although there is no assurance that such estimate will be reflective of the actual off-hire in the
future.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>7.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Debt</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The amounts in the balance sheets are analyzed as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Bank / Vessel</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="7" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">December 31,</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total long term debt:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="width: 74%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Alpha Bank Facility (M/T Eco Malibu)</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">33,500</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">ABN Facility (M/T Eco West Coast)&#9;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">32,495</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">AVIC Facility (M/T Eco West Coast)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">40,817</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Huarong Facility (M/T Eco Malibu)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">-</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">41,000</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total long term debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">65,995</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">81,817</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Less: Deferred finance fees</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(687</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">(1,785</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total long term debt net of deferred finance fees</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">65,308</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">80,032</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Presented:</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Current portion of long term debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">5,313</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">4,224</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Long term debt</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">59,995</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">75,808</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total Debt net of deferred finance fees</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">65,308</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">80,032</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"><B><I><U>Alpha Bank Facility</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">On May 6, 2021, the Company entered into a credit facility with Alpha Bank
for $38,000 for the financing of the vessel M/T Eco Malibu. This facility was drawn down in full. The credit facility was repayable in
12 consecutive quarterly installments of $750 and 12 consecutive quarterly installments of $625, commencing three months from draw down,
and a balloon payment of $21,500 payable together with the last installment.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The facility contained various covenants, including (i) an asset cover
ratio of 125% applicable to the vessel owning company, (ii) a ratio of total net debt to the aggregate market value of the fleet applicable
to the Parent, current or future, of no more than 75% and minimum free liquidity of $500 per delivered vessel owned/operated applicable
to the Company and to the Parent. Additionally, the facility contained restrictions on the vessel owning company from incurring further
indebtedness or guarantees and change of control provisions, whereby Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis together with entities affiliated with
him could not control less than 50.1% of the voting rights of the Parent. It also restricted the Company and the Parent from paying dividends
if such a payment would result in an event of default or in a breach of covenants under the loan agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The facility was secured as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 100%">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD STYLE="width: 3%">&bull;</TD>
  <TD STYLE="width: 97%">First priority mortgage over M/T Eco Malibu;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Assignment of insurance and earnings of the mortgaged vessel;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Specific assignment of any time charters with duration of more
than 12 months;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Corporate guarantee of the Parent;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Pledge of the shares of the shipowning subsidiary;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Pledge over the earnings account of the vessel.</TD></TR>
</TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The facility bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00%. On June 9,
2023 Alpha Bank switched the facility&rsquo;s variable rate from LIBOR to Term SOFR. On December 21, 2023 the facility was fully prepaid
using part of the proceeds from the Huarong facility (see below) and the Company accelerated the amortization of $225 of deferred finance
fees outstanding relating to the facility.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I><U>ABN Facility</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">On March 18, 2021, the Company entered into a credit facility with ABN
Amro for $36,800 for the financing of the vessel M/T Eco West Coast. This facility was drawn down in full. The credit facility was repayable
in 24 consecutive quarterly installments of $615 commencing in June 2021, plus a balloon installment of $22,040 payable together with
the last installment.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The facility contained various covenants, including (i) an asset cover
ratio of 125% applicable to the vessel owning company, (ii) a ratio of total net debt to the aggregate market value of the fleet applicable
to the Parent, current or future, of no more than 75% (iii) minimum free liquidity of $500 per delivered vessel owned/operated by the
Parent, applicable to the Company and to the Parent and (iv) market adjusted total assets of the Parent minus total liabilities to be
at least $60,000. Additionally, the facility contained restrictions on the shipowning company incurring further indebtedness or guarantees
and change of control provisions, whereby Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis could not control less than 50.1% of the voting rights of the Parent.
It also restricted the shipowning company and the Parent from paying dividends if such a payment would result in an event of default or
in a breach of covenants under the loan agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The facility was secured as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 100%">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD STYLE="width: 3%">&bull;</TD>
  <TD STYLE="width: 97%">First priority mortgage over M/T Eco West Coast;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Assignment of insurance and earnings of the mortgaged vessel;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Specific assignment of any time charters with duration of more
than 12 months;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Corporate guarantee of the Parent;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Pledge of the shares of the shipowning subsidiary;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Pledge over the earnings account of the vessel.</TD></TR>
</TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The facility bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50%. From June 23,
2023 ABN Amro bank switched the facility&rsquo;s variable rate from LIBOR to Compounded SOFR. On December 14, 2023 the facility was fully
prepaid using part of the proceeds from the AVIC facility (see below) and the Company accelerated the amortization of $264 of deferred
finance fees outstanding relating to the facility.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>FINANCINGS COMMITTED UNDER SALE AND LEASEBACK AGREEMENTS</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">All the below sale and leaseback agreements (&ldquo;SLB&rdquo;s) contain,
customary covenants and event of default clauses, including cross-default provisions and restrictive covenants and performance requirements
including (i) a ratio of total net debt to the aggregate market value of the fleet applicable to the Company and to the Parent, current
or future, of no more than 75% and (ii) minimum free liquidity of $500 per delivered vessel owned/operated applicable to the Company and
to the Parent.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 431.15pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Additionally, all the SLBs contain restrictions on the relative shipowning
company incurring further indebtedness or guarantees and paying dividends when in default or if such dividend payment would result in
an event of default or termination event under the SLB agreements. The same dividend restrictions apply to the Company and the Parent
as well. All the SLBs have change of control provisions whereby there may not be a change of control of the Parent or the Company, save
with the prior written consent of the financier.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">All the below SLBs are secured mainly by the following:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 100%">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD STYLE="width: 3%">&bull;</TD>
  <TD STYLE="width: 97%">Ownership of the vessel financed;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Assignment of insurances and earnings of the vessel financed;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Specific assignment of any time charters of the vessel financed
with duration of more than 12 months;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Corporate guarantee of the Parent;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Pledge of the shares of the relative shipowning subsidiary;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: left">
  <TD>&bull;</TD>
  <TD>Pledge over the earnings account of the vessel financed.</TD></TR>
</TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company transferred $19,050 to the Parent out of the net proceeds from
the below SLBs (after the ABN and Alpha Bank facilities prepayment).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I><U>AVIC Facility</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 210.4pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">On December 14, 2023 the Company consummated an SLB with AVIC International
Leasing Co., Ltd (&ldquo;AVIC&rdquo; and the &ldquo;AVIC Facility&rdquo;), for $41,000 for the refinancing of the M/T Eco West Coast.
The Company has bareboat chartered back the vessel for a period of ten years at bareboat hire rates comprising of 120 consecutive monthly
installments of $183.3 and a balloon payment of $19,000 payable on the last installment, plus interest based on Term SOFR plus 2.65%.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">As part of this transaction, the Company has continuous options to buy
back the vessel at purchase prices stipulated in the bareboat agreement depending on when the option was exercised and at the end of the
ten-year period the Company has an obligation to buy back the vessel at a cost represented by the balloon payment.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The AVIC Facility is accounted for as a financing transaction, as control
remains with the Company and M/T Eco West Coast will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company&rsquo;s balance sheet.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The applicable SOFR as of December 31, 2023 was approximately 5.37%.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"><B><I><U>Huarong Facility</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">On December 20, 2023 the Company consummated an SLB with China Huarong Shipping
Financial Leasing Co Ltd. (&ldquo;Huarong&rdquo; and the &ldquo;Huarong Facility&rdquo;), for $41,000 for the refinancing of the M/T Eco
Malibu. The Company has bareboat chartered back the vessel for a period of ten years at bareboat hire rates comprising of 120 consecutive
monthly installments of $183.3 and a balloon payment of $19,000 payable on the last installment, plus interest based on Term SOFR plus
2.50%.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">As part of this transaction, the Company has continuous options to buy
back the vessel at purchase prices stipulated in the bareboat agreement depending on when the option was exercised and at the end of the
ten-year period the Company has an obligation to buy back the vessel at a cost represented by the balloon payment.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Huarong Facility is accounted for as a financing transaction, as control
remains with the Company and M/T Eco Malibu will continue to be recorded as an asset on the Company&rsquo;s balance sheet.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The applicable SOFR as of December 31, 2023 was approximately 5.37%.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Scheduled Principal Repayments: </I></B>The Company&rsquo;s annual
principal payments required to be made after December 31, 2023 on its loan obligations, are as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 453.3pt; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 21.3pt">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 60%; margin-left: 0.5in">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Years</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="width: 85%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">December 31, 2024</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,400</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">December 31, 2025</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,400</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">December 31, 2026</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,400</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">December 31, 2027</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">4,400</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">December 31, 2028 and thereafter</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">64,217</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">81,817</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 155.5pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">As of December 31, 2023, both the Company and the Parent were in compliance
with all debt covenants with respect to the AVIC and Huarong Facilities. The fair value of debt outstanding on December 31, 2023, after
excluding unamortized financing fees, approximates its carrying amount due the fact that it has variable interest rates (SOFR).</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Financing Costs: </I></B>The net additions in deferred financing
costs amounted to $0 and $1,811 during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 74.15pt">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>8.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Commitments and Contingencies</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 149.1pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><U>Legal proceedings:</U></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Various claims, suits, and complaints, including those involving government
regulations and product liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business. As part of the normal course of operations,
the Company's customers may disagree on amounts due to the Company under the provision of the contracts which are normally settled through
negotiations with the customer. The Company is not a party to any material litigation where claims or counterclaims have been filed against
the Company other than routine legal proceedings incidental to its business. The Company does not believe that contingent liabilities
related to these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will materially affect the Company&rsquo;s combined carve-out financial
statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><U>Environmental Liabilities:</U></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company accrues for the cost of environmental liabilities when management
becomes aware that a liability is probable and is able to reasonably estimate the probable exposure. Currently, management is not aware
of any such claims or contingent liabilities, which should be disclosed, or for which a provision should be established in the combined
carve-out financial statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <DIV STYLE="break-before: page; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>NOTES TO COMBINED CARVE-OUT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</B></P><P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P><P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2023</B></P><P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>AND FOR THE PERIOD AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023</B></P><P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>(Expressed in thousands of United States Dollars)</B></P></DIV>
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<P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>9.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>General and administrative expenses</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 127.9pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">General and administrative expenses represent an allocation of the expenses
incurred by the Parent based on the number of calendar days of the Company&rsquo;s vessels to total calendar days of the Parent&rsquo;s
fleet. These expenses consisted mainly of executive compensation (including bonuses), professional fees, utilities and directors' liability
insurance.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>10.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Vessel Operating Expenses</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The amounts in the statements of income are as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%">
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Vessel Operating Expenses</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="11" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Period and year ended December 31,</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Crew wages and related costs</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,363</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">2,897</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,006</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Insurance</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">251</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">381</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">367</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">Repairs and maintenance</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">89</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">761</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">338</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Spares and consumable stores</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">671</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">755</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,034</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Registration, taxes and other (Note 12)</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">44</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">107</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">71</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,418</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">4,901</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">4,816</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>11.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Interest and Finance Costs</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The amounts in the statements of income are analyzed as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Interest and Finance Costs</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="11" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Period and year ended December 31,</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="width: 61%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Interest on debt</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">1,510</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">3,102</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">5,126</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Bank charges and other financial costs</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">23</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">29</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">28</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(204,238,255)">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Amortization and write-off of financing fees</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">137</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">181</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">713</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Total</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">1,670</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">3,312</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">5,867</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  </TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>12.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Income Taxes</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Marshall Islands and Greece do not impose a tax on international shipping
income. Under the laws of Marshall Islands and Greece the countries of the companies' incorporation and vessels' registration, the companies
are subject to registration and tonnage taxes, which have been included in Vessel operating expenses in the statements of income.</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
&quot;Code&quot;), the U.S. source gross transportation income of a ship-owning or chartering corporation, such as the Company, is subject
to a 4% U.S. Federal income tax without allowance for deduction, unless that corporation qualifies for exemption from tax under Section
883 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder. U.S. source gross transportation income consists of 50% of the gross
shipping income that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United States.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Under Section 883 of the Code and the regulations thereunder, the Company
will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax on our U.S.-source shipping income if:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">(1) the Company is organized in a foreign country, or its country of organization,
grants an &ldquo;equivalent exemption&rdquo; to corporations organized in the United States; and</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">(2) either</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">A. more than 50% of the value of the Company&rsquo;s stock is owned, directly
or indirectly, by individuals who are &ldquo;residents&rdquo; of the Company&rsquo;s country of organization or of another foreign country
that grants an &ldquo;equivalent exemption&rdquo; to corporations organized in the United States (each such individual a &ldquo;qualified
shareholder&rdquo; and such individuals collectively, &ldquo;qualified shareholders&rdquo;), which the Company refers to as the &ldquo;50%
Ownership Test,&rdquo; or</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">B. the Company&rsquo;s stock is &ldquo;primarily and regularly traded on
an established securities market&rdquo; in the Company&rsquo;s country of organization, in another country that grants an &ldquo;equivalent
exemption&rdquo; to U.S. corporations, or in the United States, which the Company refers to as the &ldquo;Publicly-Traded Test.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Marshall Islands, the jurisdiction where the Company is incorporated,
grants an &ldquo;equivalent exemption&rdquo; to U.S. corporations. Therefore, the Company will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax
with respect to the Company&rsquo;s U.S.-source shipping income if either the 50% Ownership Test or the Publicly-Traded Test is met.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Treasury Regulations provide, in pertinent part, that stock of a foreign
corporation will be considered to be &ldquo;primarily traded&rdquo; on an established securities market if the number of shares of each
class of stock that are traded during any taxable year on all established securities markets in that country exceeds the number of shares
in each such class that are traded during that year on established securities markets in any other single country. The Parent&rsquo;s
common shares, which is the Parent&rsquo;s sole class of issued and outstanding stock that is traded, is and the Company anticipates will
continue to be &ldquo;primarily traded&rdquo; on the Nasdaq Capital Market or the NYSE American.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Treasury Regulations also require that the Company&rsquo;s stock be
&quot;regularly traded&quot; on an established securities market. Under the Treasury Regulations, the Company&rsquo;s stock will be considered
to be &quot;regularly traded&quot; if one or more classes of the Company&rsquo;s stock representing more than 50% of the Company&rsquo;s
outstanding shares, by total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote and by total combined value of all classes
of stock, are listed on one or more established securities markets, which the Company refers to as the &quot;listing threshold.&quot;
The Parent&rsquo;s common stock, which was listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and is the Parent&rsquo;s only class of publicly-traded
stock, did not constitute more than 50% of the Parent outstanding shares by value for the 2021 taxable year, and accordingly, the Parent
didn&rsquo;t satisfy the 50% Ownership Test for the 2021 taxable year and hence neither the Parent nor the Company qualified for exemption
from tax under Section 883 for the 2021 taxable year.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company for the 2021 taxable year was subject to an effective 2% United
States federal tax on the U.S. source shipping income that is attributable to the transport of cargoes to or from the United States which
is not considered an income tax. The amount of this tax for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $20 and it was recorded within &quot;Vessel
operating expenses&quot; in the Statement of income. For the 2022 taxable year the Company was not subject to United States federal tax on U.S. source shipping income. For the 2023 taxable
year the Company intends to take the position that it was not subject to United States federal tax on U.S. source shipping income.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 5.5in">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 25.5pt"><B>13.</B></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Concentration of credit risk</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to significant
concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, prepayments and other, trade accounts
payable and accrued liabilities. The Company limits its credit risk with accounts receivable by performing ongoing credit evaluations
of its customers&rsquo; financial condition and generally does not require collateral for its trade accounts receivable and does not have
any agreements to mitigate credit risk. The Company places its temporary cash investments, consisting mostly of deposits, with high credit
qualified financial institutions. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of those financial institutions.</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Fair value of financial instruments</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company follows the accounting guidance for Fair Value Measurements.
This guidance enables the reader of the combined carve-out financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements
by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The guidance requires
assets and liabilities carried at fair value to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are
corroborated by market data;</P>

<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, prepaid
expenses, trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair value due
to the short term nature of these financial instruments. Cash and cash equivalents are considered Level 1 items as they represent liquid
assets with short-term maturities. The fair value of bank debt approximates the recorded value due to its variable interest rate, being
the SOFR. SOFR rates are observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the loans and, hence, bank loans are considered
Level 2 items in accordance with the fair value hierarchy.</P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2021</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2022</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="3" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">2023</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 67%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Time charter revenues</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">17,196</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">24,784</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right">24,478</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">17,196</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: right">24,478</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company, for both of its vessels, had entered into time charters with
Clearlake for a period of three years that included a charterer&rsquo;s option to renew for a further two one-year periods at predetermined
daily rates. On July 6, 2023 the Company entered into an agreement with Clearlake to extend the duration of the fixed period of the time
charter parties of both vessels for a fixed term of minimum 30 months and maximum of 36 months. Due to the volatility of the charter rates,
the Company only accounts for the options when the charterer gives notice that the option will be exercised. The charterer has the full
discretion over the ports visited, shipping routes and vessel speed. The contract/charter party generally provides typical warranties
regarding the speed and performance of the vessel. The charter party generally has some owner protective restrictions such that the vessel
is sent only to safe ports by the charterer, subject always to compliance with applicable sanction laws, and carry only lawful or non-hazardous
cargo. <FONT STYLE="color: #212529">As of December 31, 2023, the Company&rsquo;s vessels are employed under time charters. </FONT>&#9;</P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">The Company evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred
after the balance sheet date up to the date that the combined carve-out financial statements were issued. Based upon this review, the
Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the combined carve-out financial statements.</P>

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