Key Moments in Our Journey: From 2007 to Today
Since 2007, AOM has marked key milestones that illustrate its steady growth and operational development in the maritime sector.
These achievements reflect a long-term commitment, strategic partnerships and disciplined asset management.
Driven by innovation, AOM continues to prioritize service efficiency, safety and environmental responsibility.
Timeline
2007
AOM was established in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal by Lucio Zagari (Augustea, Italy) and Petros Pappas (Oceanbulk, Greece)
2009
In June, AOM took delivery of AOM Milena (Dwt 76,600) built at SHIN KASADO DOCKYARD CO., LTD.
In August, AOM took delivery of AOM JULIA (Dwt 76,596 ) built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
In September, AOM took delivery of AOM Sophie (Dwt 106,498) built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co.
2010
In March, AOM took delivery of AOM Elena (Dwt 106,498) built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
AOM signs a long term CoA with Interocean Coal Sales (Drummond Coal) continuing Augustea's service to the Alabama based company that started in 2002. The CoA provides for AOM to move 6 million MT of coal a year from Puerto Drummond to Mobile. The newly built Oshima "baby capes" are the vessels designated to serve such business.
2014
In June, AOM took delivery of AOM Georgina (Dwt 82,146) built at Tsuneishi Heavy Industry (Cebu)
In June, AOM took delivery of AOM Gaia (Dwt 82,009) built at Tsuneishi Heavy Industry (Cebu)
2017
On January, AOM took delivery of AOM Bianca ( Dwt 81,791) built at Tsuneishi Heavy Industry (Cebu)
Augustea increased its stake in AOM to become the majority shareholder
2018
AOM changes its domicile and relocates headquarters to Malta.
2019
In April, AOM took delivery of AOM Sveva (Dwt 81,500) built at Imabari, TADOTSU shipyard
In September, AOM took delivery of AOM Marta (Dwt 182,646) built at JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, TSU shipyard
2020
In May,AOM took delivery of AOM Sophie II (Dwt 81,500) built at Sanoyas Shipbuilding, Japan
In June, AOM took delivery of AOM Federica (Dwt 81,914) built at JIANGSU YANGZI-MITSUI SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD
2021
In April, AOM took delivery of AOM Maria Laura (Dwt 82,312) built at JIANGSU YANGZI-MITSUI SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD
2023
Celebrating 20 years of partnership between Augustea group and Drummond ltd Colombia, shipping a total of 78 million tons of coal to the port of Mobile
2024
In September, AOM took delivery of AOM Elena (Dwt 82,550) built at Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Zhoushan), Inc.
2026 (Scheduled)
AOM PIERA with DWT abt 82,550 to be delivered by JIANGSU YANGZI-MITSUI SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.
AOM ANA MARIA with DWT abt 82,550 to be delivered by JIANGSU YANGZI-MITSUI SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.