| Vessel Operating Expenses |
17. Vessel Operating Expenses Vessel operating expenses comprise the following: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Year ended | | | | March 31, 2026 | | March 31, 2025 | | March 31, 2024 | | Crew wages and related costs | | $ | 44,285,635 | | $ | 43,625,161 | | $ | 43,088,059 | | Spares and stores | | | 14,456,553 | | | 19,121,635 | | | 17,373,145 | | Repairs and maintenance costs | | | 6,373,948 | | | 7,558,719 | | | 6,769,114 | | Insurance | | | 4,225,935 | | | 4,227,370 | | | 4,221,672 | | Lubricants | | | 4,121,907 | | | 4,083,224 | | | 4,313,513 | | Miscellaneous expenses | | | 7,573,371 | | | 6,791,253 | | | 4,696,187 | | Total | | $ | 81,037,349 | | $ | 85,407,362 | | $ | 80,461,690 | |
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