Exhibit 23.8

CONSENT OF NOMINEE FOR DIRECTOR

OF STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.

I hereby consent to the reference to me under the caption "Management" in the joint proxy statement/prospectus included in the registration statement of Star Bulk Carriers Corp., as shall be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and any and all amendments thereto.

/s/ Tom Søfteland

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Name: Tom Søfteland

Date:   March 14, 2007