More than 50 years in shipping is ending as Greek kamsarmax specialist Chronos Shipping is letting go of its last ship, the 2012 built, 81,000 dwt <em>Patra</em>, built at Japan Marine United. The bulker is noted to have been sold by several brokers who tie a price tag of just under $16m to the deal.Last week, the Greek owner reportedly sold three Japanese-built eco kamsarmaxes to compatriot owners paying generously for Japanese-built eco kamsarmax tonnage, ships still in demand, despite uncertainty in the spot market. The Chronos fleet has been sold piece by piece, with brokers reporting that a trio in the 10-year-old age bracket was sold last week. Two Sanoyas-built units were sold. The 2015-built 82,000 dwt <em>Athina 11</em> and the one year older, <em>Volos</em>, sold for $25m and $24m each, respectively while the Japan Marine United-built <em>Kleisoura </em>was noted sold for $28m. Several Greek accounts have been tied to theships including Sealestial, Sea Tribute, Polforce, and Brave Maritime. Piraeus-based Chronos was founded in 1972, originally making a name for itself in the asphalt transport business, before moving into dry bulk in 2012.