{"url_path":"/sec/gnk/8-k/2026-06-02/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-06-02","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/0001140361-26-023619-index.html","accession_number":"0001140361-26-023619","cik":"0001326200","ticker":"GNK","issuer_name":"GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/0001140361-26-023619-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001326200","primary_entity_name":"GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD"},"word_count":316,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"false000132620000013262002026-06-022026-06-020001326200us-gaap:CommonStockMember2026-06-022026-06-020001326200gnk:PreferredStockPurchaseRightsMember2026-06-022026-06-02\n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549\n\nFORM 8-K\n\n \n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\n Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\n \n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2026\n\n \n\nGENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\nRepublic of the Marshall Islands\n\n001-33393\n\n98-0439758\n\n(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)\n\n(Commission file number)\n\n(I.R.S. employer identification no.)\n\n299 Park Avenue\n\n12th Floor\n\nNew York, NY\n\n(Address of principal executive offices)\n\n10171\n\n(Zip code)\n\nRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (646)\n443-8550\n\n \n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):\n\n☐\n\nWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of\nthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).\n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised\nfinancial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐\n\n \n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\n \n\nTitle of each class\n\n \n\nTrading Symbol(s)\n\n \n\nName of exchange on which registered\n\n \n\nCommon stock, par value $0.01 per share\n\n \n\nGNK\n\n \n\nNew York Stock Exchange (NYSE)\n\n \n\nPreferred Stock Purchase Rights\n\n \n\nN/A\n\n \n\nNew York Stock Exchange (NYSE)"}