News Release

News Release Star Bulk Carriers Corp. July 27, 2011

ATHENS, GREECE, July 26, 2011-Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the "Company" or "Star Bulk") (Nasdaq: SBLK) today announced that it will release its results for the second quarter and first half 2011 before the market opens in New York on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Star Bulk's management team will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results on the same day, Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Conference Call details:

Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1(866) 819-7111 (from the US), 0(800) 953-0329 (from the UK) or +(44) (0) 1452 542 301 (from outside the US). Please quote "Star Bulk."

A replay of the conference call will be available until August 17, 2011. The United States replay number is 1(866) 247-4222; from the UK 0(800) 953-1533; the standard international replay number is (+44) (0) 1452 550 000 and the access code required for the replay is: 3128607#.

Slides and audio webcast:

There will also be a simultaneous live webcast over the Internet, through the Star Bulk website (www.starbulk.com). Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.