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Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. expands ship management platform Athens / New York, 07 July 2026 Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company" or "Heidmar") (NASDAQ: HMR) today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Q-Shipping B.V., a ship management and crewing business, adding nine vessels to its managed fleet and establishing an operating presence in the Netherlands and Türkiye, with a dedicated crewing capability in Ukraine. The transaction was completed for total consideration of approximately US$0.2 million, funded from cash on hand, and closed effective 1 July 2026, with no regulatory approvals or other post-closing conditions outstanding. Following the acquisition, Heidmar manages about 50 vessels under commercial management and 16 vessels under technical management. The transaction reflects Heidmar's asset-light growth strategy: expanding the Company's managed fleet and geographic reach. It extends Heidmar's operating footprint into two important maritime centers - the Netherlands and Türkiye- and adds an established crewing platform in Ukraine, deepening the Company's access to seafaring talent and its in-house technical and crewing capabilities. The Netherlands and Türkiye are key maritime hubs, positioning Heidmar closer to shipowners and cargo flows in both markets. The addition of nine vessels immediately grows Heidmar's managed fleet and provides a scalable base from which to pursue further ship management mandates and organic fleet expansion in both regions. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Heidmar's management fee revenue and follows a period of strong operational and financial momentum for the Company, extending the growth strategy Heidmar has executed throughout 2026. By broadening its footprint and service offering, Heidmar is well positioned to capture incremental value for its stakeholders and to accelerate fleet growth at a moment of strong demand for professional ship management services. "This acquisition is a clear example of how we intend to grow Heidmar - adding vessels and expanding into new markets with minimal capital and immediate operational upside. Overnight we gain a management presence in the Netherlands and Türkiye and a capabe crewing operation in Ukraine, giving us the platform and the people to take on further mandates and scale our managed fleet across the region. It is a small investment with strategic value, and it reflects the disciplined, capital-efficient way we plan to build the Company," said Pankaj Khanna, Chief Executive Officer of Heidmar. About Heidmar, Inc. Heidmar is an Athens-based, commercial and pool management business serving the crude and product tanker market and Heidmar is committed to safety, performance, relationships and transparency. With operations in Athens, London, Singapore, Chennai, and Hong Kong, Heidmar has a reputation as a reliable and responsible partner with a goal of maximizing its customers' profitability. Heidmar seeks to offer vessel owners a "one-stop" solution for all maritime services in the crude oil and refined petroleum products sectors. Heidmar believes its unique business model and extensive experience in the maritime industry allows the Company to achieve premier market coverage and utilization, as well as provide customers in the sector with seamless commercial transportation services. For more information, please visit www.heidmar.com Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. - press release 
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