Mercury Maritime Enterprises Co. S.A. is a traditional Greek shipping company with a 50 year history in the maritime sector, in the ownership and management of cargo ships, specialized in the management of bulk carriers and World-Wide transportation.
Our vessels trade worldwide in a diverse variety of routes, carrying a range of cargoes for a number of industries.
Our bulk carriers primarily have cargo:
grains
alumina
spodumene
coal
iron ore
steel products
Cement products
bauxite
fertilizers
Management Company
Our company mission is to ensure that our vessels adhere to the highest safety and environmental standards, while providing superior ship-management services.
Honesty, ethical behaviour to all stakeholders, integrity, transparency are core to our daily business activities.
Mercury Maritime was established in 2018 but has its shipping roots since 1975.
Headquarters are located in self-owned offices in Athens, Greece
Headed by an experienced team of professionals, each adept in their field
All sharing a common vision and mission
Historical Backround
The Merkouris family entered in the shipping industry in 1975 by founding J.P. Samartzis Maritime Enterprises under the leadership of Cpt. John Samartzis, operating small Tweendeckers. Under Cpt. Samartzis leadership operated a total of 27 ships including Tweendeckers, RoRo, Passenger, Containers and all sizes of Bulk Carriers.
In 2014 Mr. John Merkouris took over the family business after Cpt Samartzis stepped down
Under John Merkouris leadership, J.P. Samartzis renewed its fleet with the addition of 2 Newbuild Japanese Eco-Aeroline Supramax 58k DWT and the acquisition of a 6 year old Korean Supra, replacing the older Handymax bulk carriers.
In 2018 Mr. Jason Merkouris founded Mercury Maritime with the intent to expand the family’s fleet.
In 2019 Mercury Maritime took delivery of its first Vessel, a Hyundai 37k Handysize vessel build 2011.
In 2020 Mercury Maritime took delivery of its 2nd and 3rd Vessel, a Hyundai 37k Handysize and a Hyundai 56k Supramax vessel, both build 2011
In 2022 Mercury Maritime took delivery of its 4th Vessel, 56k Hyundai Supramax, Korean built 2009 (sister ship to previous one)
In 2023 Mercury Maritime took delivery of its 5th Vessel, a 35k Handysize vessel Chinese build 2009.
In 2024 Mercury Maritime took delivery of its 6th and 7th Vessel, 2 Hyundai 56k Supramax vessels, both build 2012
Merkouris family owns and operates 9 Vessels and in total (8 of the managed by Mercury Maritime) and has owned and operated 37 Vessels throughout its shipping history.
Current Owned & Managed Fleet
Mercury Maritime currently manages a fleet of 8 drybulk vessels with combined capacity of 388,341 dwt.
Fleet History
Fleet Progression Over Time
Merkouris family have always aimed towards steady growth, taking advantage of opportunities. There is the full capability to sustain its growth.
Company’s Industry Relations/Network
Management has strong relationships with most of the major S&P and Chartering Brokers in the shipping industry
Group has concluded more than 50 S&P transactions of vessels in dry bulk and container sector.
We maintain a good and longstanding relation with our charterers ensuring maximum utilization of our fleet.
We work with first class charterers thus we minimize exposure
Close ties to brokers give access to an extensive network of potential charterers / clients