Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. – Director Resignations

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (“OET” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ECO / OSE:OET) today announced that each of Robert Knapp and Joshua Nemser have decided to resign as directors of the Company, effective October 10, 2025. The two resignations did not result from any disagreement with the Company or its management.

The board of directors of the Company has not yet determined whether to reduce the size of the board or to fill the relevant vacancies.

The board of directors remains comprised of a majority of independent directors. The composition of each of the committees of the board of directors remains the same and is unaffected by these resignations, except for the remuneration committee, which remains comprised of Charlotte Stratos and Francis “Frank” Dunne.

Ioannis Alafouzos, Chairman of the board, stated:

“We sincerely thank Robert and Joshua for their many contributions and dedication to Okeanis. They both served as directors since the beginning of our journey, over seven years ago. Their experience, expertise, and guidance, were instrumental in forming the path that the Company has taken. We regret that they have resigned and wish them well.” 

Contacts

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Iraklis Sbarounis, CFO

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About OET

OET is a leading international tanker company providing seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined products. The Company was incorporated on April 30, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange under the symbol OET and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ECO. The sailing fleet consists of six modern scrubber-fitted Suezmax tankers and eight modern scrubber-fitted VLCC tankers. 

Forward-Looking Statements

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This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.