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  0001333848
  XXXXXXXX
  LIVE
  0001386716
  Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
  001-33869
  C/o Star Bulk Management Inc.
  40 Agiou Konstantinou Str, Maroussi
  Athens
  J3
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  011-30-210-617-8400
  Koert Erhardt
  Self
  Common Shares
  Network 1 Financial Securities Inc.
  2 Bridge Ave
  Red Bank
  NJ
  07701
  11500
  173000.00
  118000000
  12/18/2024
  NASDAQ
  Common Shares
  05/08/2024
  Equity Incentive Award Agreement
  Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
  N
  11500
  05/08/2024
  Equity Grant
  Y
  12/18/2024
  /s/ Koert Erhardt