Pyxis Tankers Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PXS) (the “Company” or “Pyxis Tankers”), an international shipping company, today provided an operational update regarding its MR product tanker, M/T “Pyxis Karteria”.
The M/T “Pyxis Karteria” safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 23, 2026 and is currently at the port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The vessel is proceeding in accordance with charterer’s instructions.
The vessel had been operating in the Persian Gulf during the recent regional disruption and remained safely employed throughout the period under its existing fixed-rate time charter. As previously disclosed, the M/T “Pyxis Karteria” is fixed on a 12-month time charter.
Valentios Valentis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pyxis Tankers, commented:
“We are pleased to report that the M/T Pyxis Karteria safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 23, 2026 and is currently at Fujairah. The safety of our crew and vessel has remained our highest priority throughout this period, and we are grateful for the professionalism of the crew, our technical managers and all parties involved. Importantly, the vessel remained fully employed under its existing fixed-rate time charter, demonstrating the cash flow visibility provided by our balanced chartering strategy.”
The Company continues to monitor regional developments and assess any potential implications for global shipping markets. Pyxis Tankers remains focused on safe operations, disciplined commercial execution and long-term shareholder value creation.
Source: Pyxis Tankers Inc
