Chairman Dolphin resigns; CEO Wobensmith appointed Chairman, new Lead Independent Director named

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD

James G. Dolphin resigned as Chairman and Board member on Aug 26, 2025; no disagreement over strategy/operations.
CEO John C. Wobensmith appointed additional role of Chairman of the Board effective Aug 26.
Kathleen C. Haines appointed as Lead Independent Director under newly adopted charter.
Bylaws amended to allow Lead Independent Director to call special board meetings.
Arthur L. Regan appointed Chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; Basil G. Mavroleon added to Audit Committee.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD: Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated By-laws gives Lead Independent Director power to call special Board meetings (effective 2025-08-26).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2025-08-26

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the Board adopted a Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company. The amendment provides that the Lead Independent Director has the power to call a special meeting of the Board.

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