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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Statement Equity Components [Axis]</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommonStockMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommonStockMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Common Shares</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BunkerSwapsMember" xlink:to="sblk_BunkerSwapsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BunkerSwapsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Bunker swaps</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherCommitmentsAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherCommitmentsAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherCommitmentsAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other Commitments [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterHirePaymentMember" xlink:label="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterHirePaymentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterHirePaymentMember" xlink:to="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterHirePaymentMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterHirePaymentMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Future, minimum, charter-in hire payments (2)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PlanNameAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity Incentive Plan [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2018Member" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2018Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2018Member" xlink:to="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2018Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2018Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity Incentive Plan 2018</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_VestingAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_VestingAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_VestingAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_VestingAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_VestingAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vesting [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheOneMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheOneMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheOneMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheOneMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheOneMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche One</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Sale of Stock [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PrivatePlacementMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrivatePlacementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PrivatePlacementMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_PrivatePlacementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrivatePlacementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Private placement</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OaktreeAndItsAffiliatesMember" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeAndItsAffiliatesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OaktreeAndItsAffiliatesMember" xlink:to="sblk_OaktreeAndItsAffiliatesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeAndItsAffiliatesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Oaktree and its affiliates</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Award Type [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Employee Stock Option</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementFrequencyAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementFrequencyAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementFrequencyAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementFrequencyAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementFrequencyAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Measurement Frequency [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsNonrecurringMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsNonrecurringMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsNonrecurringMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsNonrecurringMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsNonrecurringMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsNetMember" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsNetMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsNetMember" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsNetMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsNetMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels, net</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member" xlink:to="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity Incentive Plan 2015</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated deficit</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated Other Comprehensive income/(loss)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Additional Paid-in Capital</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarTriumphMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarTriumphMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarTriumphMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarTriumphMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarTriumphMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Triumph</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DivaMember" xlink:label="sblk_DivaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DivaMember" xlink:to="sblk_DivaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DivaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Diva</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AlmaPropertiesMember" xlink:label="sblk_AlmaPropertiesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AlmaPropertiesMember" xlink:to="sblk_AlmaPropertiesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AlmaPropertiesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Alma Properties</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CombineMarineLtdAndAlmaPropertiesMember" xlink:label="sblk_CombineMarineLtdAndAlmaPropertiesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CombineMarineLtdAndAlmaPropertiesMember" xlink:to="sblk_CombineMarineLtdAndAlmaPropertiesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CombineMarineLtdAndAlmaPropertiesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Combine Marine Ltd. and Alma Properties (c)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SinosureFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_SinosureFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SinosureFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_SinosureFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SinosureFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Sinosure Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MackenzieMember" xlink:label="sblk_MackenzieMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MackenzieMember" xlink:to="sblk_MackenzieMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_MackenzieMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Mackenzie</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarPoseidonMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarPoseidonMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarPoseidonMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarPoseidonMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarPoseidonMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Poseidon</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_KennadiMember" xlink:label="sblk_KennadiMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KennadiMember" xlink:to="sblk_KennadiMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_KennadiMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Kennadi</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EmployeesMember" xlink:label="sblk_EmployeesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EmployeesMember" xlink:to="sblk_EmployeesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_EmployeesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Employees</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2016Member" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2016Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2016Member" xlink:to="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2016Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2016Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity Incentive Plan 2016</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DirectorsOfficersMember" xlink:label="sblk_DirectorsOfficersMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DirectorsOfficersMember" xlink:to="sblk_DirectorsOfficersMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DirectorsOfficersMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Directors And Officers</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RestrictedCashCashEquivalentsMember" xlink:label="sblk_RestrictedCashCashEquivalentsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RestrictedCashCashEquivalentsMember" xlink:to="sblk_RestrictedCashCashEquivalentsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_RestrictedCashCashEquivalentsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Legally restricted</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsMember" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Not legally restricted</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Stock Conversion Description [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ReverseStockSplitMember" xlink:label="sblk_ReverseStockSplitMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ReverseStockSplitMember" xlink:to="sblk_ReverseStockSplitMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ReverseStockSplitMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Reverse stock split</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarLutasMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarLutasMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLutasMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarLutasMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarLutasMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Lutas</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember" xlink:label="sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember" xlink:to="sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Bareboat commitments charter hire (4)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LitigationStatusAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_LitigationStatusAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LitigationStatusAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_LitigationStatusAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LitigationStatusAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Litigation Status [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ArbitrationProceedingsMember" xlink:label="sblk_ArbitrationProceedingsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ArbitrationProceedingsMember" xlink:to="sblk_ArbitrationProceedingsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ArbitrationProceedingsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Arbitration proceedings</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarPolarisMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarPolarisMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarPolarisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarPolarisMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarPolarisMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Polaris</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CollateralAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_CollateralAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CollateralAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_CollateralAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CollateralAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Collateral [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CrossCollateralBareboatVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_CrossCollateralBareboatVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CrossCollateralBareboatVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_CrossCollateralBareboatVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CrossCollateralBareboatVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cross collateral, Bareboat vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Credit Facility [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche2Member" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche2Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche2Member" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche2Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche2Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche B</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NIBCFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_NIBCFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NIBCFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_NIBCFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NIBCFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">NIBC $32,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche1Member" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche1Member" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche A</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterchartShippingMember" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartShippingMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterchartShippingMember" xlink:to="sblk_InterchartShippingMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartShippingMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interchart (a)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FirstPriorityMortgageMember" xlink:label="sblk_FirstPriorityMortgageMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FirstPriorityMortgageMember" xlink:to="sblk_FirstPriorityMortgageMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FirstPriorityMortgageMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">First-priority mortgage</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DVBFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_DVBFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DVBFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_DVBFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DVBFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">DVB $24,750 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DirectorsMember" xlink:label="sblk_DirectorsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DirectorsMember" xlink:to="sblk_DirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DirectorsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Directors (b)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Liabilities (Level 1)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember" xlink:label="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember" xlink:to="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Future, minimum, non-cancellable charter revenue (1)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PreferredStockMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_PreferredStockMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Shares</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_RangeAxis" xlink:label="srt_RangeAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_RangeAxis" xlink:to="srt_RangeAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_RangeAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Range [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_MinimumMember" xlink:label="srt_MinimumMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MinimumMember" xlink:to="srt_MinimumMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_MinimumMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Minimum</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_MaximumMember" xlink:label="srt_MaximumMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MaximumMember" xlink:to="srt_MaximumMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_MaximumMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Maximum</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FleetMember" xlink:label="sblk_FleetMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FleetMember" xlink:to="sblk_FleetMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FleetMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Combined carrying capacity</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarEleonoraMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarEleonoraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEleonoraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarEleonoraMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarEleonoraMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Eleonora</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NBGFacility1Member" xlink:label="sblk_NBGFacility1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NBGFacility1Member" xlink:to="sblk_NBGFacility1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NBGFacility1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">NBG $30,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CommerzbankAg120000FacilitiyMember" xlink:label="sblk_CommerzbankAg120000FacilitiyMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CommerzbankAg120000FacilitiyMember" xlink:to="sblk_CommerzbankAg120000FacilitiyMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CommerzbankAg120000FacilitiyMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Commerzbank $120,000 Facilitiy</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CreditAgricoleFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricoleFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CreditAgricoleFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_CreditAgricoleFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricoleFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Credit Agricole $43,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DNB310000FacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_DNB310000FacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DNB310000FacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_DNB310000FacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DNB310000FacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">DNB $310,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ING47800FacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ING47800FacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ING47800FacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ING47800FacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ING47800FacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ING $47,800 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Citi130000FacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_Citi130000FacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Citi130000FacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_Citi130000FacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Citi130000FacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Citi $130,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IPOMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_IPOMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IPOMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_IPOMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IPOMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Secondary offering</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2018/dei-2018-01-31.xsd#dei_LegalEntityAxis" xlink:label="dei_LegalEntityAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_LegalEntityAxis" xlink:to="dei_LegalEntityAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="dei_LegalEntityAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Legal Entity [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OaktreeCapitalManagementMember" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeCapitalManagementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OaktreeCapitalManagementMember" xlink:to="sblk_OaktreeCapitalManagementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeCapitalManagementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Oaktree Capital Management L.P.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">OCC vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_TypeOfArrangementAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfArrangementAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TypeOfArrangementAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_TypeOfArrangementAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfArrangementAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ype of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FinancedByCSSCMember" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedByCSSCMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FinancedByCSSCMember" xlink:to="sblk_FinancedByCSSCMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedByCSSCMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Financed by CSSC</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Step1AcquisitionMember" xlink:to="sblk_Step1AcquisitionMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Step1AcquisitionMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Step 1 Acquisition</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheThreeMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheThreeMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheThreeMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheThreeMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheThreeMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche Three</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Hedging Relationship [Axis]</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueHedgingMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueHedgingMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgingMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair value hedging</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OrderOrProductionBacklogMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrderOrProductionBacklogMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OrderOrProductionBacklogMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_OrderOrProductionBacklogMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrderOrProductionBacklogMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fixed orders</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OptionalOrdersMember" xlink:label="sblk_OptionalOrdersMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OptionalOrdersMember" xlink:to="sblk_OptionalOrdersMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OptionalOrdersMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Optional orders</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarCharisMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarCharisMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarCharisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarCharisMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarCharisMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Charis</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselUpgradesMember" xlink:label="sblk_VesselUpgradesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselUpgradesMember" xlink:to="sblk_VesselUpgradesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselUpgradesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel upgrades (3)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Balance Sheet Location [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BalanceSheetMember" xlink:label="sblk_BalanceSheetMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BalanceSheetMember" xlink:to="sblk_BalanceSheetMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BalanceSheetMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Balance Sheet Location</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Income Statement Location [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_IncomeStatementMember" xlink:label="sblk_IncomeStatementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_IncomeStatementMember" xlink:to="sblk_IncomeStatementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_IncomeStatementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Income Statement Location</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cumulative effect of changes</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualExcludingShareBasedPaymentsAndPostretirementBenefitsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualExcludingShareBasedPaymentsAndPostretirementBenefitsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualExcludingShareBasedPaymentsAndPostretirementBenefitsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualExcludingShareBasedPaymentsAndPostretirementBenefitsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualExcludingShareBasedPaymentsAndPostretirementBenefitsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredProfitSharingMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredProfitSharingMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredProfitSharingMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredProfitSharingMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredProfitSharingMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Profit sharing agreement</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Statement Scenario [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TimeCharterMember" xlink:label="sblk_TimeCharterMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TimeCharterMember" xlink:to="sblk_TimeCharterMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_TimeCharterMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Time charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VoyageContractsMember" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageContractsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageContractsMember" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageContractsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageContractsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Voyage charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PoolingArrangementsMember" xlink:label="sblk_PoolingArrangementsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PoolingArrangementsMember" xlink:to="sblk_PoolingArrangementsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PoolingArrangementsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Pool revenues</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GoliathMember" xlink:label="sblk_GoliathMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GoliathMember" xlink:to="sblk_GoliathMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_GoliathMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Goliath</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GargantuaMember" xlink:label="sblk_GargantuaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GargantuaMember" xlink:to="sblk_GargantuaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_GargantuaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Gargantua</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MaharajMember" xlink:label="sblk_MaharajMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MaharajMember" xlink:to="sblk_MaharajMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_MaharajMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Maharaj</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAriadneMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAriadneMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAriadneMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAriadneMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAriadneMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Ariadne</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarVirgoMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarVirgoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarVirgoMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarVirgoMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarVirgoMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Virgo</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarLibraMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarLibraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLibraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarLibraMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarLibraMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Libra</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMarisaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarisaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarisaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarisaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarisaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Marisa</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LeviathanMember" xlink:label="sblk_LeviathanMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LeviathanMember" xlink:to="sblk_LeviathanMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LeviathanMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Leviathan</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PeloreusMember" xlink:label="sblk_PeloreusMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PeloreusMember" xlink:to="sblk_PeloreusMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PeloreusMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Peloreus</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarPaulineMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarPaulineMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarPaulineMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarPaulineMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarPaulineMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Pauline</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMarthaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarthaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarthaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarthaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarthaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Martha</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PantagrueIMember" xlink:label="sblk_PantagrueIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PantagrueIMember" xlink:to="sblk_PantagrueIMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PantagrueIMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">PantagrueI</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarBorealisMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarBorealisMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarBorealisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarBorealisMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarBorealisMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Borealis</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAngieMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAngieMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAngieMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAngieMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAngieMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Angie</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BigFishMember" xlink:label="sblk_BigFishMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BigFishMember" xlink:to="sblk_BigFishMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BigFishMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Big Fish</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_KymopoliaMember" xlink:label="sblk_KymopoliaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KymopoliaMember" xlink:to="sblk_KymopoliaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_KymopoliaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Kymopolia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BigBangMember" xlink:label="sblk_BigBangMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BigBangMember" xlink:to="sblk_BigBangMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BigBangMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Big Bang</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAuroraMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAuroraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAuroraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAuroraMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAuroraMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Aurora (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AmamiIMember" xlink:label="sblk_AmamiIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AmamiIMember" xlink:to="sblk_AmamiIMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AmamiIMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amami</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MadredeusIMember" xlink:label="sblk_MadredeusIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MadredeusIMember" xlink:to="sblk_MadredeusIMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_MadredeusIMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Madredeus</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarSirius2Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarSirius2Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSirius2Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarSirius2Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarSirius2Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Sirius</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarVega2Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarVega2Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarVega2Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarVega2Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarVega2Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Vega</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAngelinaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAngelinaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAngelinaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAngelinaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAngelinaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Angelina</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarGwynethMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarGwynethMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarGwynethMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarGwynethMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarGwynethMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Gwyneth</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarKamilaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarKamilaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarKamilaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarKamilaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarKamilaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Kamila</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PendulumIMember" xlink:label="sblk_PendulumIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PendulumIMember" xlink:to="sblk_PendulumIMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PendulumIMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Pendulum</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMariaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMariaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMariaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMariaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMariaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Maria</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMarkelaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarkelaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarkelaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarkelaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarkelaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Markella</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarDanaiMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarDanaiMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarDanaiMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarDanaiMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarDanaiMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Danai</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarGeorgiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarGeorgiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarGeorgiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarGeorgiaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarGeorgiaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Georgia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarSophiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarSophiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSophiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarSophiaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarSophiaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Sophia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMariellaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMariellaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMariellaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMariellaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMariellaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Mariella</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMoiraMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMoiraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMoiraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMoiraMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMoiraMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Moira</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarNinaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarNinaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNinaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNinaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarNinaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Nina</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarReneeMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarReneeMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarReneeMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarReneeMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarReneeMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Renee</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarNasiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarNasiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNasiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNasiaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarNasiaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Nasia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarLauraMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarLauraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLauraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarLauraMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarLauraMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Laura</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarJenniferMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarJenniferMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarJenniferMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarJenniferMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarJenniferMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Jennifer</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarHelenaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarHelenaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarHelenaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarHelenaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarHelenaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Helena</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarSuzannaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarSuzannaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSuzannaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarSuzannaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarSuzannaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Suzanna</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember" xlink:label="sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember" xlink:to="sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Mercurial Virgo</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarIrisMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarIrisMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarIrisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarIrisMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarIrisMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Iris</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarEmilyMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarEmilyMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEmilyMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarEmilyMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarEmilyMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Emily</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_IdeeFixeMember" xlink:label="sblk_IdeeFixeMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_IdeeFixeMember" xlink:to="sblk_IdeeFixeMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_IdeeFixeMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Idee Fixe</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RobertaMember" xlink:label="sblk_RobertaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RobertaMember" xlink:to="sblk_RobertaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_RobertaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Roberta</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LauraMember" xlink:label="sblk_LauraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LauraMember" xlink:to="sblk_LauraMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LauraMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Laura</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_KaleyMember" xlink:label="sblk_KaleyMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KaleyMember" xlink:to="sblk_KaleyMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_KaleyMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Kaley</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarChallengerMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarChallengerMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarChallengerMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarChallengerMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarChallengerMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Challenger</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarFighterMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarFighterMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarFighterMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarFighterMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarFighterMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Fighter</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HoneyBadgerMember" xlink:label="sblk_HoneyBadgerMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HoneyBadgerMember" xlink:to="sblk_HoneyBadgerMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_HoneyBadgerMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Honey Badger</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_WolverineMember" xlink:label="sblk_WolverineMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_WolverineMember" xlink:to="sblk_WolverineMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_WolverineMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Wolverine</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAntaresMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAntaresMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAntaresMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAntaresMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAntaresMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Antares</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAquariusMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAquariusMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAquariusMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAquariusMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAquariusMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Aquarius</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarPiscesMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarPiscesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarPiscesMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarPiscesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarPiscesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Pisces</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember" xlink:label="sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember" xlink:to="sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Strange Attractor</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarOmicronMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarOmicronMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarOmicronMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarOmicronMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarOmicronMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Omicron</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarGammaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarGammaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarGammaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarGammaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarGammaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Gamma</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarZetaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarZetaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarZetaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarZetaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarZetaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Zeta</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarDeltaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarDeltaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarDeltaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarDeltaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarDeltaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Delta (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarThetaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarThetaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarThetaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarThetaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarThetaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Theta</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarEpsilonMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarEpsilonMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEpsilonMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarEpsilonMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarEpsilonMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Epsilon</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarCosmoMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarCosmoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarCosmoMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarCosmoMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarCosmoMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Cosmo</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarKappaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarKappaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarKappaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarKappaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarKappaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Kappa (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsInOperationIIMember" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsInOperationIIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsInOperationIIMember" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsInOperationIIMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsInOperationIIMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels in operation</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull1388Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1388Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull1388Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull1388Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1388Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">HN 1388 (tbn Katie K)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1389Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1389Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1389Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1389Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_HN1389Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">HN 1389 (tbn Debbie H)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull1390Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1390Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull1390Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull1390Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1390Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">HN 1390 (tbn Ocean Ayesha)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewbuildingsMember" xlink:label="sblk_NewbuildingsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewbuildingsMember" xlink:to="sblk_NewbuildingsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NewbuildingsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Newbuilding Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Voyage revenues</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OperatingVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_OperatingVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OperatingVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_OperatingVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OperatingVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Songa Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FinancedByChinaMerchantsBankLeasingMember" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedByChinaMerchantsBankLeasingMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FinancedByChinaMerchantsBankLeasingMember" xlink:to="sblk_FinancedByChinaMerchantsBankLeasingMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedByChinaMerchantsBankLeasingMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Financed by China Merchants Bank Leasing</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OperatingVessels2Member" xlink:label="sblk_OperatingVessels2Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OperatingVessels2Member" xlink:to="sblk_OperatingVessels2Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OperatingVessels2Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Augustea Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SellersOfTheAugusteaVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_SellersOfTheAugusteaVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SellersOfTheAugusteaVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_SellersOfTheAugusteaVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SellersOfTheAugusteaVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Sellers of the Augustea Vessels (f)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SongaShipmanagementLtdMember" xlink:label="sblk_SongaShipmanagementLtdMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SongaShipmanagementLtdMember" xlink:to="sblk_SongaShipmanagementLtdMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SongaShipmanagementLtdMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Songa Shipmanagement Ltd. (g)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AugusteaTechnoservicesLtdMember" xlink:label="sblk_AugusteaTechnoservicesLtdMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AugusteaTechnoservicesLtdMember" xlink:to="sblk_AugusteaTechnoservicesLtdMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AugusteaTechnoservicesLtdMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Augustea Technoservices Ltd. (f)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TrancheAMember" xlink:label="sblk_TrancheAMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TrancheAMember" xlink:to="sblk_TrancheAMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="sblk_TrancheAMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche A</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TrancheBMember" xlink:label="sblk_TrancheBMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TrancheBMember" xlink:to="sblk_TrancheBMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="sblk_TrancheBMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche B</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CreditAgricole70000Member" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricole70000Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CreditAgricole70000Member" xlink:to="sblk_CreditAgricole70000Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricole70000Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Credit Agricole $70,000 Facilitiy</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HSBC80000FacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_HSBC80000FacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HSBC80000FacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_HSBC80000FacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_HSBC80000FacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">HSBC $80,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HSHNordbankHSBCFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_HSHNordbankHSBCFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HSHNordbankHSBCFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_HSHNordbankHSBCFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_HSHNordbankHSBCFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">HSH Nordbank $64,500 Facility and HSBC $86,600 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABNFacilityDNBFacilityDNBFacilityDeutscheBankAGFacilityABNAMROBankNVFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABNFacilityDNBFacilityDNBFacilityDeutscheBankAGFacilityABNAMROBankNVFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABNFacilityDNBFacilityDNBFacilityDeutscheBankAGFacilityABNAMROBankNVFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABNFacilityDNBFacilityDNBFacilityDeutscheBankAGFacilityABNAMROBankNVFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABNFacilityDNBFacilityDNBFacilityDeutscheBankAGFacilityABNAMROBankNVFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABN $87,458 Facility, DNB-SEB-CEXIM $227,500 Facility, DNB $120,000 Facility, Deutsche Bank AG $39,000 Facility, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. $30,844 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FirstTwoTrancheMember" xlink:label="sblk_FirstTwoTrancheMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FirstTwoTrancheMember" xlink:to="sblk_FirstTwoTrancheMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FirstTwoTrancheMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">First Two Tranches</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DeutscheBank85000Member" xlink:label="sblk_DeutscheBank85000Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DeutscheBank85000Member" xlink:to="sblk_DeutscheBank85000Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DeutscheBank85000Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Deutsche Bank $85,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABN115000FacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABN115000FacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABN115000FacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABN115000FacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABN115000FacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABN $115,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BNPFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_BNPFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BNPFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_BNPFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BNPFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">BNP Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche1First15InstallmentsMember" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche1First15InstallmentsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche1First15InstallmentsMember" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche1First15InstallmentsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche1First15InstallmentsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche A - First Fifteen Installments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche16InstallmentMember" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche16InstallmentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche16InstallmentMember" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche16InstallmentMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche16InstallmentMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche A - Sixteenth Installment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche2First16InstallmentsMember" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche2First16InstallmentsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche2First16InstallmentsMember" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche2First16InstallmentsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche2First16InstallmentsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche B - First Sixteen Installments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche17InstallmentMember" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche17InstallmentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche17InstallmentMember" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche17InstallmentMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche17InstallmentMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche B - Seventeenth Installment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BankTokyoMember" xlink:label="sblk_BankTokyoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BankTokyoMember" xlink:to="sblk_BankTokyoMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BankTokyoMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Bank of Tokyo Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche1First16InstallmentsMember" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche1First16InstallmentsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche1First16InstallmentsMember" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche1First16InstallmentsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche1First16InstallmentsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">First Sixteen Installments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TrancheA17InstallmentMember" xlink:label="sblk_TrancheA17InstallmentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TrancheA17InstallmentMember" xlink:to="sblk_TrancheA17InstallmentMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_TrancheA17InstallmentMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Seventeenth Installment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OCCVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_OCCVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OCCVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_OCCVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OCCVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Per vessel</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LeaseArrangementTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseArrangementTypeAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LeaseArrangementTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_LeaseArrangementTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseArrangementTypeAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Step1VesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_Step1VesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Step1VesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_Step1VesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Step1VesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Step 1 Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarBrightMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarBrightMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarBrightMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarBrightMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarBrightMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Bright</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Step2VesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_Step2VesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Step2VesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_Step2VesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Step2VesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Step 2 Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis]</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CallOptionMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_CallOptionMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CallOptionMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Call option</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PerVesselMember" xlink:label="sblk_PerVesselMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PerVesselMember" xlink:to="sblk_PerVesselMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="sblk_PerVesselMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Per vessel</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PutOptionMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_PutOptionMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PutOptionMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_PutOptionMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PutOptionMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Put option</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ERCapitalHoldingMember" xlink:label="sblk_ERCapitalHoldingMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ERCapitalHoldingMember" xlink:to="sblk_ERCapitalHoldingMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ERCapitalHoldingMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">E.R. Capital Holding GmbH &amp; Cie. KG</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Treasury Stock</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarLeo1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarLeo1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLeo1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarLeo1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarLeo1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Leo</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABOYLaetitia1Member" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYLaetitia1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABOYLaetitia1Member" xlink:to="sblk_ABOYLaetitia1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYLaetitia1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABOY Laetitia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABOYSienna1Member" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYSienna1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABOYSienna1Member" xlink:to="sblk_ABOYSienna1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYSienna1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABOY Sienna</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABOYKarlie1Member" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYKarlie1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABOYKarlie1Member" xlink:to="sblk_ABOYKarlie1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYKarlie1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABOY Karlie</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarEleni1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarEleni1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEleni1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarEleni1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarEleni1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Eleni</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMagnanimus1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarMagnanimus1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMagnanimus1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarMagnanimus1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMagnanimus1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Magnanimus</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarClaudine1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarClaudine1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarClaudine1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarClaudine1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarClaudine1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Claudine</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarOphelia1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarOphelia1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarOphelia1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarOphelia1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarOphelia1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Ophelia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarLyra1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarLyra1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLyra1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarLyra1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarLyra1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Lyra</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAudreyMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAudreyMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAudreyMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAudreyMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAudreyMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Audrey</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABYScarlettMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABYScarlettMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABYScarlettMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABYScarlettMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABYScarlettMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABY Scarlett</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PaolaMember" xlink:label="sblk_PaolaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PaolaMember" xlink:to="sblk_PaolaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PaolaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Paola (tbr Star Paola)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABMLEvaMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABMLEvaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABMLEvaMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABMLEvaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABMLEvaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABML Eva (tbr Star Eva)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAphroditeMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAphroditeMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAphroditeMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAphroditeMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAphroditeMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Aphrodite</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarPieraMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarPieraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarPieraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarPieraMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarPieraMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Piera</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarDespoinaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarDespoinaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarDespoinaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarDespoinaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarDespoinaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Despoina</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarElectra1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarElectra1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarElectra1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarElectra1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarElectra1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Electra</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarLuna1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarLuna1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLuna1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarLuna1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarLuna1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Luna</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABYJeannetteMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABYJeannetteMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABYJeannetteMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABYJeannetteMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABYJeannetteMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABY Jeannette (tbr Star Jeanette)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarBianca1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarBianca1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarBianca1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarBianca1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarBianca1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Bianca</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMonaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMonaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMonaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMonaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMonaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Mona</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAstridMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAstridMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAstridMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAstridMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAstridMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Astrid</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarCalypsoMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarCalypsoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarCalypsoMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarCalypsoMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarCalypsoMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Calypso</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABYAsiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABYAsiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABYAsiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABYAsiaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABYAsiaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABY Asia (tbr Star Alessia)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StardustMember" xlink:label="sblk_StardustMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StardustMember" xlink:to="sblk_StardustMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StardustMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Stardust</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SongaSkyMember" xlink:label="sblk_SongaSkyMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SongaSkyMember" xlink:to="sblk_SongaSkyMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SongaSkyMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Songa Sky (tbr Star Sky)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarLydiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarLydiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLydiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarLydiaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarLydiaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Lydia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarNicoleMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarNicoleMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNicoleMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNicoleMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarNicoleMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Nicole</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarGenesisMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarGenesisMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarGenesisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarGenesisMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarGenesisMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Genesis</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarFlameMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarFlameMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarFlameMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarFlameMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarFlameMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Flame</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABYVirginiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABYVirginiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABYVirginiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABYVirginiaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABYVirginiaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABY Virginia (tbr Star Virginia)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAnnaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAnnaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAnnaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAnnaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarAnnaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Anna</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarWaveMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarWaveMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarWaveMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarWaveMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarWaveMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Wave</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABYMonicaMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABYMonicaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABYMonicaMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABYMonicaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABYMonicaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABY Monica (tbr Star Monica)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SongaGloryMember" xlink:label="sblk_SongaGloryMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SongaGloryMember" xlink:to="sblk_SongaGloryMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SongaGloryMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Songa Glory (tbr Star Glory)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarJanniMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarJanniMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarJanniMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarJanniMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarJanniMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Janni (ex - ER Bradenburg) (Note 1 and 19)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMarianneMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarianneMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarianneMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarianneMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarianneMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Marianne (ex - ER Bourgogne) (Note 1 and 19)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SecondhandVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_SecondhandVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SecondhandVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_SecondhandVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SecondhandVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Second-hand Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMarianneAndStarJanniMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarianneAndStarJanniMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarianneAndStarJanniMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarianneAndStarJanniMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarianneAndStarJanniMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Marianne and Star Janni</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Subsequent Event Type [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Subsequent Event</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterchartShipping1Member" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartShipping1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterchartShipping1Member" xlink:to="sblk_InterchartShipping1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartShipping1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interchart Shipping Inc.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Related Party Transaction [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ServicesAgreementMember" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ServicesAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_ServicesAgreementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Services Agreement</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewServiceAgreementMember" xlink:label="sblk_NewServiceAgreementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewServiceAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_NewServiceAgreementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NewServiceAgreementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">New Service Agreement</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember" xlink:label="sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember" xlink:to="sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Combine Marine Ltd</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf25OrMoreMember" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf25OrMoreMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf25OrMoreMember" xlink:to="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf25OrMoreMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf25OrMoreMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Beneficial Ownership of 25% or more but less than 40%</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OaktreeShareholdersAgreementMember" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeShareholdersAgreementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OaktreeShareholdersAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_OaktreeShareholdersAgreementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeShareholdersAgreementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Oaktree Shareholders Agreement</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OaktreeMember" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OaktreeMember" xlink:to="sblk_OaktreeMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OaktreeMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Oaktree</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf15OrMoreMember" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf15OrMoreMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf15OrMoreMember" xlink:to="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf15OrMoreMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf15OrMoreMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Beneficial Ownership of 15% or more but less than 25%</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf5OrMoreMember" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf5OrMoreMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf5OrMoreMember" xlink:to="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf5OrMoreMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf5OrMoreMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Beneficial Ownership of 5% or more but less than 15%</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarOceanManningMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarOceanManningMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarOceanManningMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarOceanManningMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarOceanManningMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">StarOcean Manning Philippines Inc.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DNBSEBCEXIMFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_DNBSEBCEXIMFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DNBSEBCEXIMFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_DNBSEBCEXIMFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DNBSEBCEXIMFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">DNB-SEB-CEXIM $227,500 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Kamsarmax vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABNAmroBankFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABNAmroBankFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABNAmroBankFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABNAmroBankFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABNAmroBankFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABN Amro Bank N.V. $30,844 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarVanessaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarVanessaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarVanessaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarVanessaMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarVanessaMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Vanessa</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarDelta1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarDelta1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarDelta1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarDelta1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarDelta1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Delta</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_CounterpartyNameAxis" xlink:label="srt_CounterpartyNameAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_CounterpartyNameAxis" xlink:to="srt_CounterpartyNameAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_CounterpartyNameAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Counterparty Name [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewYangzijiangMember" xlink:label="sblk_NewYangzijiangMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewYangzijiangMember" xlink:to="sblk_NewYangzijiangMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NewYangzijiangMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">New Yangzijiang</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CSSCMember" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CSSCMember" xlink:to="sblk_CSSCMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">CSSC</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMarisaLibraVirgoAriadneMagnanimusMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarisaLibraVirgoAriadneMagnanimusMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarisaLibraVirgoAriadneMagnanimusMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarisaLibraVirgoAriadneMagnanimusMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarisaLibraVirgoAriadneMagnanimusMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Marisa, Libra, Virgo, Ariadne and Magnanimus</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CMBLMember" xlink:label="sblk_CMBLMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CMBLMember" xlink:to="sblk_CMBLMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CMBLMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">CMBL</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarEleniAndLeoMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarEleniAndLeoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEleniAndLeoMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarEleniAndLeoMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarEleniAndLeoMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Eleni and Star Leo</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABOYSiennaLaetitiaKarlieMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYSiennaLaetitiaKarlieMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABOYSiennaLaetitiaKarlieMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABOYSiennaLaetitiaKarlieMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABOYSiennaLaetitiaKarlieMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABOY Sienna, ABOY Laetitia and ABOY Karlie</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_KyowaSanshoMember" xlink:label="sblk_KyowaSanshoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KyowaSanshoMember" xlink:to="sblk_KyowaSanshoMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_KyowaSanshoMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Kyowa Sansho</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MadredeusAndAmamiMember" xlink:label="sblk_MadredeusAndAmamiMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MadredeusAndAmamiMember" xlink:to="sblk_MadredeusAndAmamiMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_MadredeusAndAmamiMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Madredeus And Amami</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AboveMarketLeasesMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AboveMarketLeasesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AboveMarketLeasesMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AboveMarketLeasesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AboveMarketLeasesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Above market time charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TwoAugusteaVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_TwoAugusteaVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TwoAugusteaVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_TwoAugusteaVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_TwoAugusteaVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Two Augustea Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BelowMarketLeasesMember" xlink:label="sblk_BelowMarketLeasesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BelowMarketLeasesMember" xlink:to="sblk_BelowMarketLeasesMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BelowMarketLeasesMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Below market time charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RemainingTwoTrancheMember" xlink:label="sblk_RemainingTwoTrancheMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RemainingTwoTrancheMember" xlink:to="sblk_RemainingTwoTrancheMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_RemainingTwoTrancheMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Remaining Two Tranches</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche3Member" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche3Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche3Member" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche3Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche3Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche C</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Tranche4Member" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche4Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche4Member" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche4Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche4Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche D</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HshNordbankAgMember" xlink:label="sblk_HshNordbankAgMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HshNordbankAgMember" xlink:to="sblk_HshNordbankAgMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_HshNordbankAgMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">HSH Nordbank AG $35,000 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember" xlink:label="sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember" xlink:to="sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Christine Shipco LLC</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FirstFourInstallmentsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">First Four Installments</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LastTwentyInstallmentsMember" xlink:to="sblk_LastTwentyInstallmentsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LastTwentyInstallmentsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Last Twenty Installments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShareRepurchaseProgramAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareRepurchaseProgramAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareRepurchaseProgramAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareRepurchaseProgramAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareRepurchaseProgramAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Share Repurchase Program [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ShareRepurchaseProgramMember" xlink:label="sblk_ShareRepurchaseProgramMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareRepurchaseProgramMember" xlink:to="sblk_ShareRepurchaseProgramMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ShareRepurchaseProgramMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Share Repurchase Program</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2017Member" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2017Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2017Member" xlink:to="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2017Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2017Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity Incentive Plan 2017</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheTwoMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheTwoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheTwoMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheTwoMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheTwoMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Tranche Two</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OfficeRentMember" xlink:label="sblk_OfficeRentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OfficeRentMember" xlink:to="sblk_OfficeRentMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OfficeRentMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Office rent (5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HeldForSaleMember" xlink:label="sblk_HeldForSaleMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HeldForSaleMember" xlink:to="sblk_HeldForSaleMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_HeldForSaleMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Held for sale</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarJanni1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarJanni1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarJanni1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarJanni1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarJanni1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Janni</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMarianne1Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarianne1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarianne1Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarianne1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarianne1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Star Marianne</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InitialissuedMember" xlink:label="sblk_InitialissuedMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InitialissuedMember" xlink:to="sblk_InitialissuedMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InitialissuedMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Initially Issued</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SEBFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_SEBFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SEBFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_SEBFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SEBFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">SEB facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ESUNFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ESUNFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ESUNFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ESUNFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ESUNFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">E.SUN facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ING52800FacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ING52800FacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ING52800FacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ING52800FacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ING52800FacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ING $52,800 Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AtradiusFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_AtradiusFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AtradiusFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_AtradiusFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AtradiusFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Atradius Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CitiFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_CitiFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CitiFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_CitiFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CitiFacilityMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Citi Facility</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ERVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_ERVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ERVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_ERVesselsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ERVesselsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">E.R Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Notes2019Member" xlink:label="sblk_Notes2019Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Notes2019Member" xlink:to="sblk_Notes2019Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Notes2019Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">8.00% 2019 Notes</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PaymentsERVesselMember" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsERVesselMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PaymentsERVesselMember" xlink:to="sblk_PaymentsERVesselMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsERVesselMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Payments fo E.R. Vessel acquisition (6)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LoanBareboatLeaseAgreementMember" xlink:label="sblk_LoanBareboatLeaseAgreementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LoanBareboatLeaseAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_LoanBareboatLeaseAgreementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LoanBareboatLeaseAgreementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loan and Bareboat Lease Agreements</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LoanFinanceLeaseAgreementMember" xlink:label="sblk_LoanFinanceLeaseAgreementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LoanFinanceLeaseAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_LoanFinanceLeaseAgreementMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LoanFinanceLeaseAgreementMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loan and Finance Lease Agreements</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted Share Units (RSUs)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualRightsMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualRightsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualRightsMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualRightsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualRightsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Indefinite rental agreement</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_CurrencyAxis" xlink:label="srt_CurrencyAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_CurrencyAxis" xlink:to="srt_CurrencyAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_CurrencyAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Currency [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.sec.gov/currency/2017/currency-2017-01-31.xsd#currency_NOK" xlink:label="currency_NOK" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="currency_NOK" xlink:to="currency_NOK_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="currency_NOK_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">NOK</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.sec.gov/currency/2017/currency-2017-01-31.xsd#currency_EUR" xlink:label="currency_EUR" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="currency_EUR" xlink:to="currency_EUR_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="currency_EUR_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Euro</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:label="srt_MajorCustomersAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:to="srt_MajorCustomersAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_MajorCustomersAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Customer [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Charterer1Member" xlink:label="sblk_Charterer1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Charterer1Member" xlink:to="sblk_Charterer1Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_Charterer1Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Charterer A</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_ProductOrServiceAxis" xlink:label="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis" xlink:to="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Product and Service [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ServiceMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ServiceMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ServiceMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ServiceMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ServiceMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Voyage in progress</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf45OrMoreMember" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf45OrMoreMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf45OrMoreMember" xlink:to="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf45OrMoreMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BeneficialOwnershipOf45OrMoreMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Beneficial Ownership of 40% or more</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CreditSuisseMember" xlink:label="sblk_CreditSuisseMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CreditSuisseMember" xlink:to="sblk_CreditSuisseMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CreditSuisseMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Credit Suisse</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABNAmroMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABNAmroMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABNAmroMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABNAmroMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ABNAmroMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">ABN AMRO</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2018/elts/srt-2018-01-31.xsd#srt_StatementGeographicalAxis" xlink:label="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis" xlink:to="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Geographical [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2017/country-2017-01-31.xsd#country_US" xlink:label="country_US" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="country_US" xlink:to="country_US_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="country_US_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">US Source Income</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AddressCommissionsMember" xlink:label="sblk_AddressCommissionsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AddressCommissionsMember" xlink:to="sblk_AddressCommissionsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AddressCommissionsMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Address commissions</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RevenueContractsMember" xlink:label="sblk_RevenueContractsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RevenueContractsMember" xlink:to="sblk_RevenueContractsMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNetAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">FIXED ASSETS</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels (Note 6)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels and other fixed assets, net (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total Fixed Assets</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrentAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrentAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrentAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrentAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrentAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermInvestments" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermInvestments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermInvestments" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermInvestments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermInvestments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Long term investment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred finance charges, net</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted cash, non-current (Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair value of above market acquired time charter (Note 7)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other non-current assets (Note 2 and 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_Assets" xlink:label="us-gaap_Assets" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Assets" xlink:to="us-gaap_Assets_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_Assets_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">TOTAL ASSETS</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">LIABILITIES &amp; SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrentAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrentAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrentAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrentAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrentAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">CURRENT LIABILITIES</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LoansPayableToBankCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_LoansPayableToBankCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LoansPayableToBankCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_LoansPayableToBankCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LoansPayableToBankCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Current portion of long term debt (Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Lease commitments short term (Notes 5 and 6)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesClassifiedCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesClassifiedCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesClassifiedCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesClassifiedCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesClassifiedCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Excel Vessel Bridge Facility from related parties, current portion (Note 3 &amp; Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsPayableTradeCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableTradeCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsPayableTradeCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsPayableTradeCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableTradeCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accounts payable</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ManagementFeePayable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ManagementFeePayable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ManagementFeePayable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ManagementFeePayable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ManagementFeePayable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due to managers</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due to related parties (Note 3)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accrued liabilities (Note 14)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative liability (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred revenue</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total Current Liabilities</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrentAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrentAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrentAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrentAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrentAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MediumtermNotesNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_MediumtermNotesNoncurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_MediumtermNotesNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_MediumtermNotesNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_MediumtermNotesNoncurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">8.30% 2022 Notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,000 and $1,590, as of December 31, 2017 and 2018 respectively (Note 8)</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermLoansFromBank" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermLoansFromBank_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermLoansFromBank_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Long term debt, net of current portion and unamortized debt issuance costs of $7,119 and $10,997, as of December 31, 2017 and 2018, respectively (Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Lease commitments long term, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $35 and $2,975, as of December 31, 2017 and 2018 respectively (Notes 5 and 6)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesNoncurrent" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NotesPayableRelatedPartiesNoncurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Excel Vessel Bridge Facility from related parties, non current portion (Note 3 &amp; Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative liability, non current (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other non-current liabilities</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Liabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_Liabilities_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_Liabilities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">TOTAL LIABILITIES</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">COMMITMENTS &amp; CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)</link:label>
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:to="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated deficit</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total Shareholders' Equity</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementTable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementTable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Statement [Table]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Statement [Line Items]</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity Components [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Class of Stock [Axis]</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Shares - Par Value</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Shares - Shares Authorized</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued" xlink:to="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Shares - Shares Issued</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Common Shares - Shares Authorized</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenuesAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Revenues:</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageRevenues" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageRevenues_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Charter-in hire expenses</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel operating expenses (Note 17)</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance" xlink:to="us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Dry docking expenses</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Depreciation" xlink:to="us-gaap_Depreciation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_Depreciation_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Depreciation</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Management fees (Note 3 and 11)</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">General and administrative expenses (Note 3)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Impairment loss (Note 5 and Note 18)</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherExpenses" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherExpenses_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherExpenses_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other operational loss</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherIncome" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherIncome_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherIncome_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other operational gain (Note 10)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Provision for doubtful debts</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Gain from bargain purchase (Note 1)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss on time-charter agreement termination (Note 7)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">(Gain)/Loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">(Gain)/Loss on sale of vessels (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingExpenses" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingExpenses" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingExpenses" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingExpenses_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingExpenses_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total Operating Expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Operating income / (loss)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other Income/ (Expenses):</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest and finance costs (Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest and other income/(loss)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Gain / (Loss) on derivative financial instruments, net (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss on debt extinguishment (Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total other expenses, net</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Income / (loss) before taxes and equity in income of investee</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Income taxes (Note 15)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:label="sblk_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="sblk_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="sblk_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Income/(Loss) before equity in income of investee</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity in income of investee</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Net income/(loss)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Earnings / (Loss) per share, diluted</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasicAndDiluted" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasicAndDiluted" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasicAndDiluted_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Earnings / (Loss) per share, basic and diluted (Note 11)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (Note 13)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseAbstract" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap gain/(loss) (Note 18)</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other comprehensive income / (loss)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">BALANCE, shares</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other comprehensive income / (loss)</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization of stock-based compensation (Note 11)</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_IssuanceVestedNonVestedSharesAmortizationStockBasedCompensationValue_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Issuance of vested and non-vested shares and amortization of share-based compensation (Note 12), value</link:label>
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Issuance of shares for commission to Oceanbulk Maritime, shares</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Issuance of common stock (Note 9), value</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Acquisition of vessels (Note 1 and 9), value</link:label>
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ExpensesForSecondaryOffering" xlink:label="sblk_ExpensesForSecondaryOffering" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExpensesForSecondaryOffering" xlink:to="sblk_ExpensesForSecondaryOffering_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash Flows from Operating Activities:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortisation of fair value of above market time charters (Note 7)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization of debt issuance costs (Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss on debt extinguishment (Note 8)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortisation of fair value of below market time charters (Note 7)</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Impairment loss (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTerseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss / (gain) on sale of vessels (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Share-based compensation (Note 12)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments" xlink:label="sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments" xlink:to="sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Non-cash effects of derivative financial instruments (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnFairValueHedgesRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnFairValueHedgesRecognizedInEarnings" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnFairValueHedgesRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnFairValueHedgesRecognizedInEarnings_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnFairValueHedgesRecognizedInEarnings_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair value hedge adjustment (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Change in fair value of forward freight derivatives (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other non-cash charges</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionCurrentPeriodGainRecognized" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionCurrentPeriodGainRecognized" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionCurrentPeriodGainRecognized" xlink:to="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionCurrentPeriodGainRecognized_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionCurrentPeriodGainRecognized_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization of deferred gain (Note 5)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs" xlink:label="sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs" xlink:to="sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Write-off of claim receivable</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim" xlink:label="sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim" xlink:to="sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Gain on hull and machinery claims</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity in income of investee</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Changes in operating assets and liabilities:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssetsAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssetsAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssetsAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">(Increase)/Decrease in:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCashForOperatingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCashForOperatingActivities" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCashForOperatingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCashForOperatingActivities_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCashForOperatingActivities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted cash for forward freight derivatives</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Trade accounts receivable</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Inventories</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Prepaid expenses and other receivables</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due from related parties</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherReceivables" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherReceivables" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherReceivables" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherReceivables_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherReceivables_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due from managers</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other non-current assets (charterers' receivable amount)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLiabilitiesAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLiabilitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLiabilitiesAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Increase/(Decrease) in:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accounts payable</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedPartiesCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedPartiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDueToRelatedPartiesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due to related parties</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accrued liabilities</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccountsPayable" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccountsPayable" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccountsPayable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due to managers</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred revenue</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels and other fixed assets</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash proceeds from vessel sales (Note 5)</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DecreaseInRestrictedCash" xlink:to="us-gaap_DecreaseInRestrictedCash_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DecreaseInRestrictedCash_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Decrease in restricted cash</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseInRestrictedCash" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseInRestrictedCash" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseInRestrictedCash" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseInRestrictedCash_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseInRestrictedCash_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Increase in restricted cash</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Hull and machinery insurance proceeds</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash Flows from Financing Activities:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from bank loans, leases and notes</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:to="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loan, lease and notes prepayments and repayments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Financing fees paid</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from issuance of common stock</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Offering expenses paid</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Repurchase of common shares</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash dividend</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia" xlink:label="sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia" xlink:to="sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Refund of financing premia</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses" xlink:to="sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Offering expenses paid related to secondary offerings</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Net cash provided by / (used in) Financing Activities</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash paid during the year for:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InterestPaidNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestPaidNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestPaidNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestPaidNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashInvestingAndFinancingItemsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashInvestingAndFinancingItemsAbstract" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashInvestingAndFinancingItemsAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Non-cash investing and financing activities:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Shares issued in connection with vessel acquisitions</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessDescriptionAndBasisOfPresentationTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_BusinessDescriptionAndBasisOfPresentationTextBlock" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_BusinessDescriptionAndBasisOfPresentationTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Basis of Presentation and General Information:</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccountingPoliciesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountingPoliciesAbstract" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Significant Accounting policies</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListNewbuildingsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ListNewbuildingsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ListNewbuildingsTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">List of vessels under construction</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListSecondHandVesselsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ListSecondHandVesselsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListNonVesselOwningSubsidiaries" xlink:to="sblk_ListNonVesselOwningSubsidiaries_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ListNonVesselOwningSubsidiaries_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">List of Non-vessel owning subsidiaries</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock" xlink:label="sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">List of vessels under commercial and technical management by Starbulk S.A.</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSaleLeasebackTransactionsTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of Sale Leaseback Transactions</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueByMajorCustomersByReportingSegmentsTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Charter Revenue Percentage</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Disaggregation of revenue</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Impact of the adoption of ASC 606</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfCashCashEquivalentsAndShortTermInvestmentsTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of related party transactions</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfInventoryCurrentTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfInventoryCurrentTableTextBlock" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of vessels and other fixed assets, net</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsForCapitalLeasesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsForCapitalLeasesTableTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsForCapitalLeasesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsForCapitalLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTableTextBlock" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="sblk_FairValueOfAboveBelowMarketAcquiredTimeChartersTablesAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair Value Of Above Below Market Acquired Time Charters</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Estimated aggregate amortization expense of the above market acquired time charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestFinanceCostsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="sblk_InterestFinanceCostsTableTextBlock" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of accrued liabilities</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligationFiscalYearMaturityScheduleTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationFiscalYearMaturityScheduleTableTextBlock" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Voyage expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel operating expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfInterestRateDerivativesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfInterestRateDerivativesTableTextBlock" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfInterestRateDerivativesTableTextBlock_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair value measurements on a recurring basis - Interest rate swaps</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DeliveryDateVessel" xlink:to="sblk_DeliveryDateVessel_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselYearBuilt" xlink:label="sblk_VesselYearBuilt" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselYearBuilt" xlink:to="sblk_VesselYearBuilt_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselYearBuilt_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Year Built</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]</link:label>
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Concentration Risk [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2018/dei-2018-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityIncorporationDateOfIncorporation" xlink:label="dei_EntityIncorporationDateOfIncorporation" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityIncorporationDateOfIncorporation" xlink:to="dei_EntityIncorporationDateOfIncorporation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Reverse stock split, Conversion ratio</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableGrossNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableGrossNoncurrent" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDepreciationMethods_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels' depreciation method</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel's useful life</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsSalvageValuePerLightWeightTon" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsSalvageValuePerLightWeightTon_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsSalvageValuePerLightWeightTon_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel salvage value per LWT</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption" xlink:label="sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption" xlink:to="sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fleet utilization assumption</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InflationAssumption" xlink:label="sblk_InflationAssumption" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InflationAssumption" xlink:to="sblk_InflationAssumption_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InflationAssumption_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Inflation assumption</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription" xlink:label="sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription" xlink:to="sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Revenue recognition method</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VoyageExpensesAndCharterInHireExpenses" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageExpensesAndCharterInHireExpenses" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageExpensesAndCharterInHireExpenses" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageExpensesAndCharterInHireExpenses_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageExpensesAndCharterInHireExpenses_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Voyage expenses and charter-in hire expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred expenses</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Increase/ (Decrease) in trade accounts receivable</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Increase/ (Decrease) in deferred revenue</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Increase/ (Decrease) in deferred assets</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Net cash provided by / (used in) Operating Activities</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Related Party Transaction [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Related Party [Axis]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember" xlink:label="sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember" xlink:to="sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Product Shipping &amp; Trading S.A</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember" xlink:label="sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember" xlink:to="sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Managed Vessels of Oceanbulk Shipping LLC</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DueFromRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_DueFromRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DueFromRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Assets</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DueFromRelatedPartiesCurrent_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due from related parties</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Liabilities</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrent_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Due to related parties</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets" xlink:label="sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets" xlink:to="sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Commission on sale of vessel</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ConsultancyFees" xlink:label="sblk_ConsultancyFees" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ConsultancyFees" xlink:to="sblk_ConsultancyFees_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ConsultancyFees_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Consultancy fees</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation" xlink:label="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation" xlink:to="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Directors compensation</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Office rent</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageExpenses" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageExpenses_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageExpenses_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Voyage expenses</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Management fees</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">General and administrative expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration" xlink:to="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Monthly lump sum fee</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionDate" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionDate" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionDate_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Expiration date of agreement</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ExecutiveConsultancyFees" xlink:label="sblk_ExecutiveConsultancyFees" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExecutiveConsultancyFees" xlink:to="sblk_ExecutiveConsultancyFees_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseTermOfContract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseTermOfContract" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseTermOfContract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Leasing agreements, Office space, Term of contract</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RentExpensePerMonth" xlink:label="sblk_RentExpensePerMonth" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RentExpensePerMonth" xlink:to="sblk_RentExpensePerMonth_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_RentExpensePerMonth_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Rent expense per month</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Rent expense</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfDirectors" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfDirectors_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityOwnershipPercentage" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityOwnershipPercentage" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityOwnershipPercentage_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Voting percentage</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage" xlink:label="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Equity method investment (included in Other Current Assets)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent" xlink:label="sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Lubricants</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent" xlink:label="sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Bunkers</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InventoryNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_InventoryNet_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGrossAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGrossAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGrossAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cost</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselGross" xlink:label="sblk_VesselGross" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselGross" xlink:to="sblk_VesselGross_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselGross_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other fixed assets</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Impairment charge</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total cost</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated depreciation</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels and other fixed assets, net</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Debt Instrument [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Years</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2019</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2020</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2021</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2022</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2023</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December,31 2024 and thereafter</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total bareboat lease minimum payments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsPresentValueOfNetMinimumPayments" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsPresentValueOfNetMinimumPayments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsPresentValueOfNetMinimumPayments" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsPresentValueOfNetMinimumPayments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsPresentValueOfNetMinimumPayments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total bareboat lease minimum payments, net</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsInterestIncludedInPayments" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsInterestIncludedInPayments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsInterestIncludedInPayments" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsInterestIncludedInPayments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsInterestIncludedInPayments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Excluding bareboat lease interest</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Lease commitments - short term</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Lease commitments - long term</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Payments to acquire property plant and equipment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amount drawn down</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedNetLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss / (gain) on sale of vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsSold" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsSold" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsSold" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsSold_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsSold_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels sold</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsDelivered" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsDelivered" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsDelivered" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsDelivered_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsDelivered_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels delivered</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Repayments of debt</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total acquisition cost</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Issuance date</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Face amount</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from issuance of debt</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels financed</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DisposalDate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalDate1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisposalDate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisposalDate1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalDate1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Disposal date</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Unrecorded unconditional, Purchase price obligation</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Shares Issued, Price Per Share</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasedAssetsNumberOfUnits" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasedAssetsNumberOfUnits" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasedAssetsNumberOfUnits" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasedAssetsNumberOfUnits_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasedAssetsNumberOfUnits_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Capital leased assets, Number of vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Capital leased assets, gross amount</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseTermOfContract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseTermOfContract_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseTermOfContract_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Leasing arrangements, Term of time charter contract</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCollateralAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCollateralAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCollateralAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCollateralAmount_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCollateralAmount_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of vessels pledged as collateral</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amount drawn down</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Percentage of cost expected to be covered through secured debt</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Average margin of secured debt</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PercentageOfInstallations" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfInstallations" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfInstallations" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfInstallations_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfInstallations_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Percentage of installations</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PercentageOfReduction" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfReduction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfReduction" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfReduction_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfReduction_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Pecentage of off hire time reduction</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf" xlink:label="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf" xlink:to="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Impairment loss of disposed assets</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse" xlink:label="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse" xlink:to="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Impairment loss of assets held for use</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Impairment loss</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PurchasePriceObligation" xlink:label="sblk_PurchasePriceObligation" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PurchasePriceObligation" xlink:to="sblk_PurchasePriceObligation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PurchasePriceObligation_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel purchase price obligation</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Procceds from capital lease</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:to="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Repayments of Capital lease obligations</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:label="sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:to="sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Sale leaseback transaction, Remaining borrowing capacity</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InterestExpenseLesseeAssetsUnderCapitalLease" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestExpenseLesseeAssetsUnderCapitalLease" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestExpenseLesseeAssetsUnderCapitalLease" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestExpenseLesseeAssetsUnderCapitalLease_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestExpenseLesseeAssetsUnderCapitalLease_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest and finance costs</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassNet_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Capital leased assets, Net book value</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesLesseeBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassAccumulatedDeprecation" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesLesseeBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassAccumulatedDeprecation" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesLesseeBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassAccumulatedDeprecation" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesLesseeBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassAccumulatedDeprecation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesLesseeBalanceSheetAssetsByMajorClassAccumulatedDeprecation_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated amortization</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Pre-delivery yard installments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair value of the share consideration for OCC Vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Bareboat capital leases - upfront hire</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestCosts" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestCosts_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestCosts_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Capitalized interest</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther" xlink:label="sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther" xlink:to="sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other capitalized costs</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Advances for secondhand vessels</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of newbuilding contracts terminated</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice" xlink:label="sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice" xlink:to="sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Aggregate reduction of the purchase price of certain of the newbuilding vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SharePrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharePrice" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharePrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharePrice_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharePrice_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Share market price</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrentAndNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrentAndNoncurrent" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrentAndNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCurrentAndNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceOnThirdAnniversary" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceOnThirdAnniversary" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherReceivables" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherReceivables" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherReceivables" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherReceivables_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherReceivables_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Refund receivable from the shipyards</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NontradeReceivablesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_NontradeReceivablesCurrent" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_NontradeReceivablesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other receivables, current</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SecuredFinancingRelatedToCommitmentsPayments" xlink:label="sblk_SecuredFinancingRelatedToCommitmentsPayments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SecuredFinancingRelatedToCommitmentsPayments" xlink:to="sblk_SecuredFinancingRelatedToCommitmentsPayments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_SecuredFinancingRelatedToCommitmentsPayments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Secured financing related to commitments payments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquipmentOnLease" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquipmentOnLease" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquipmentOnLease_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Payments to acquire equipment on lease</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CommitmentsForContractsInProcess" xlink:label="sblk_CommitmentsForContractsInProcess" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CommitmentsForContractsInProcess" xlink:to="sblk_CommitmentsForContractsInProcess_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CommitmentsForContractsInProcess_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Commitments for vessels under construction</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation" xlink:label="sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation" xlink:to="sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total aggregate remaining contracted price plus agreed additional amounts</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNetAmortizationIncomeFiscalYearMaturityAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNetAmortizationIncomeFiscalYearMaturityAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNetAmortizationIncomeFiscalYearMaturityAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNetAmortizationIncomeFiscalYearMaturityAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNetAmortizationIncomeFiscalYearMaturityAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Below Market Lease, Net, Amortization Income, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextTwelveMonths" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2019</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearTwo" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearTwo" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearTwo_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearTwo_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2020</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearThree" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearThree" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearThree_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearThree_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2021</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearFour" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearFour" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearFour_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeYearFour_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2022</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total Fair value of below market time charters acquired</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AssetsFairValueAdjustment" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsFairValueAdjustment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetsFairValueAdjustment" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetsFairValueAdjustment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsFairValueAdjustment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Assets fair value adjustment</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeases_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortisation of fair value of above market time charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAcquired" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAcquired" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAcquired" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAcquired_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAcquired_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Liability recognized</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortisation of fair value of below market time charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAccumulatedAmortization" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAccumulatedAmortization" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAccumulatedAmortization" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAccumulatedAmortization_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAccumulatedAmortization_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated amortisation of fair value of below market time charters</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average remaining lease term</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtRollingMaturityAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtRollingMaturityAbstract" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtRollingMaturityAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtRollingMaturityAbstract_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtRollingMaturityAbstract_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Long-term Debt - Principal payments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2019</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2020</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2021</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2022</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2023</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2024 and thereafter</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebt" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebt_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total Long term debt, net</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LoansPayableToBankCurrent_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Current portion of long term debt</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermLoansFromBank_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Long term debt, net</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalizedAdjustment" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalizedAdjustment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalizedAdjustment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Less: Interest capitalized</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InterestRateCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassifiedToEarningsNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestRateCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassifiedToEarningsNet" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestRateCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassifiedToEarningsNet_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other Comprehensive Income (Note 18)</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization of debt issuance costs</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges" xlink:label="sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges" xlink:to="sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other bank and finance charges</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest and finance costs</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Initiation date</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTerm" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTerm_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTerm_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Repayment period</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Expiration date</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest rate</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Maturity date</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFrequencyOfPeriodicPayment" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFrequencyOfPeriodicPayment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFrequencyOfPeriodicPayment" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFrequencyOfPeriodicPayment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFrequencyOfPeriodicPayment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Frequency of payments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Redemption price percentage</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment" xlink:label="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment" xlink:to="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of installments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Frequency of payments</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDateOfFirstRequiredPayment1" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDateOfFirstRequiredPayment1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDateOfFirstRequiredPayment1" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDateOfFirstRequiredPayment1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDateOfFirstRequiredPayment1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Date of first required payment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Repayment installment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage" xlink:label="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage" xlink:to="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Repayment installment, percentage</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Balloon installment</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels provided as collateral</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDescription" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDescription" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDescription" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDescription_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityDescription_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Line of credit facility, description</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of loan tranches</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Repayments of lines of credit</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount" xlink:to="sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Prepayment amount</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised" xlink:to="sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of equity to be raised under debt instrument covenants</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PercentOfQuarterlyInstallmentsDeferred" xlink:label="sblk_PercentOfQuarterlyInstallmentsDeferred" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PeriodicPaymentsDeferredAmount" xlink:label="sblk_PeriodicPaymentsDeferredAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PeriodicPaymentsDeferredAmount" xlink:to="sblk_PeriodicPaymentsDeferredAmount_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateIncreaseDecrease" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateIncreaseDecrease" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateIncreaseDecrease" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateIncreaseDecrease_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateIncreaseDecrease_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest rate, Margin increase</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds" xlink:label="sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds" xlink:to="sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Liquid funds to be allowed to pay dividends</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPaymentAndPaymentTerms" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPaymentAndPaymentTerms" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Percentage of equity interest acquired</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Granted</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vested</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Outstanding at end of period</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Grant date fair value</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of options granted</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExercisePrice_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Option exercise price</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedTerm1" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedTerm1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1" xlink:to="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average remaining term for non-vested restricted share awards</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccruedLegalFeesCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_AccruedLegalFeesCurrent_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedProfessionalFeesOtherCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Other professional fees</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccruedOperatingAndVoyageExpensesCurrent" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedOperatingAndVoyageExpensesCurrent" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedOperatingAndVoyageExpensesCurrent_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel Operating and voyage expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccruedLoanInterestAndFinancingFeesCurrent" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedLoanInterestAndFinancingFeesCurrent" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total Accrued Liabilities</link:label>
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2021</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2022</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFiveYears_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2023</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2024 and thereafter</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2019</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2020</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2021</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2022</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2023</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2024 and thereafter</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInNextTwelveMonths" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2019</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInSecondYear" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInSecondYear" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInSecondYear" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInSecondYear_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInSecondYear_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2020</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInThirdYear" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInThirdYear" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInThirdYear" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInThirdYear_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInThirdYear_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2021</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFourthYear" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFourthYear" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFourthYear" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFourthYear_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFourthYear_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2022</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFifthYear" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFifthYear" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFifthYear" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFifthYear_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueInFifthYear_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2023</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueAfterFifthYear" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueAfterFifthYear" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueAfterFifthYear" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueAfterFifthYear_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligationDueAfterFifthYear_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">2024 and thereafter</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ContractualObligation" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligation" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractualObligation" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractualObligation_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractualObligation_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingenciesTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingenciesTable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingenciesTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingenciesTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingenciesTable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss Contingencies [Table]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingenciesLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingenciesLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingenciesLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingenciesLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingenciesLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss Contingencies [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MalpracticeInsuranceMaximumCoveragePerIncident" xlink:label="us-gaap_MalpracticeInsuranceMaximumCoveragePerIncident" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_MalpracticeInsuranceMaximumCoveragePerIncident" xlink:to="us-gaap_MalpracticeInsuranceMaximumCoveragePerIncident_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_MalpracticeInsuranceMaximumCoveragePerIncident_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Coverage for pollution</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EscrowDeposit" xlink:label="us-gaap_EscrowDeposit" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EscrowDeposit" xlink:to="us-gaap_EscrowDeposit_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_EscrowDeposit_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash collateral to guarantee the payment of fines</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmountAwardedToOtherParty" xlink:label="us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmountAwardedToOtherParty" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmountAwardedToOtherParty" xlink:to="us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmountAwardedToOtherParty_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmountAwardedToOtherParty_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Settlement agreement, amount</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease" xlink:label="sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease" xlink:to="sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Cash collateral for pollution release</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingencyLawsuitFilingDate" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyLawsuitFilingDate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingencyLawsuitFilingDate" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingencyLawsuitFilingDate_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyLawsuitFilingDate_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Arbitration proceedings, filling date</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingencyNameOfDefendant" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyNameOfDefendant" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingencyNameOfDefendant" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingencyNameOfDefendant_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyNameOfDefendant_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Name of defendant</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OffHireDays" xlink:label="sblk_OffHireDays" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OffHireDays" xlink:to="sblk_OffHireDays_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_OffHireDays_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Off hire days</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingencyLossInPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyLossInPeriod" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingencyLossInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingencyLossInPeriod_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyLossInPeriod_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Revenue loss due to engine failure</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LossOffHire" xlink:label="sblk_LossOffHire" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LossOffHire" xlink:to="sblk_LossOffHire_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_LossOffHire_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Loss on revenues due to off hire</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingencyExpectedTrialCommencement" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyExpectedTrialCommencement" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingencyExpectedTrialCommencement" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingencyExpectedTrialCommencement_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyExpectedTrialCommencement_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Date of arbitration hearing</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate" xlink:label="sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate" xlink:to="sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Gross daily charter rate</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherReceivables" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherReceivables" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherReceivables" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherReceivables_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherReceivables_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from sale of settled claim</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim" xlink:label="sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim" xlink:to="sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Gain on sale of claim</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability" xlink:label="sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability" xlink:to="sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Exinguishment of liability related to amount of fuel and lubricants remaining on board</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalLeasesOfLesseeContingentRentalsDescriptionOfVariableRateBasis" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesOfLesseeContingentRentalsDescriptionOfVariableRateBasis" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesOfLesseeContingentRentalsDescriptionOfVariableRateBasis" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesOfLesseeContingentRentalsDescriptionOfVariableRateBasis_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalLeasesOfLesseeContingentRentalsDescriptionOfVariableRateBasis_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Variable portion of payment to SWS owner</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Minimum contractual charter revenues</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Office rent</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyExchangeRateTranslation1" xlink:to="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyExchangeRateTranslation1_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyExchangeRateTranslation1_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Exchange rate NOK/USD</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Operating Expenses [Abstract]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PortCharges" xlink:label="sblk_PortCharges" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PortCharges_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Port charges</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RelatedPartyCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_RelatedPartyCosts_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SalariesAndWages" xlink:to="us-gaap_SalariesAndWages_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SalariesAndWages_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Crew wages and related costs</link:label>
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GeneralInsuranceExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_GeneralInsuranceExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DirectOperatingMaintenanceSuppliesCosts" xlink:label="us-gaap_DirectOperatingMaintenanceSuppliesCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DirectOperatingMaintenanceSuppliesCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_DirectOperatingMaintenanceSuppliesCosts_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DirectOperatingMaintenanceSuppliesCosts_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Maintenance, repairs, spares and stores</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LubricantsExpense" xlink:label="sblk_LubricantsExpense" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LubricantsExpense" xlink:to="sblk_LubricantsExpense_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="sblk_LubricantsExpense_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Lubricants</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PreDeliveryAndPreJoiningExpenses" xlink:label="sblk_PreDeliveryAndPreJoiningExpenses" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PreDeliveryAndPreJoiningExpenses" xlink:to="sblk_PreDeliveryAndPreJoiningExpenses_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_PreDeliveryAndPreJoiningExpenses_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Pre-delivery and Pre-joining expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Miscellaneous</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Total vessel operating expenses</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateSwap6Member" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap6Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateSwap6Member" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateSwap6Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap6Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest Rate Swap 1</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateSwap7Member" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap7Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateSwap7Member" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateSwap7Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap7Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest Rate Swap 2</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateSwap8Member" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap8Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateSwap8Member" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateSwap8Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap8Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest Rate Swap 3</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateSwap9Member" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap9Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateSwap9Member" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateSwap9Member_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap9Member_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Interest Rate Swap 4</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.sec.gov/invest/2013/invest-2013-01-31.xsd#invest_DerivativeCounterparty" xlink:label="invest_DerivativeCounterparty" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="invest_DerivativeCounterparty" xlink:to="invest_DerivativeCounterparty_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="invest_DerivativeCounterparty_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Counterparty</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInceptionDates" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInceptionDates" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeInceptionDates" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeInceptionDates_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInceptionDates_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Inception</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Expiry</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeFixedInterestRate" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeFixedInterestRate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeFixedInterestRate" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeFixedInterestRate_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeFixedInterestRate_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fixed Rate</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.sec.gov/invest/2013/invest-2013-01-31.xsd#invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount" xlink:label="invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNetAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNetAbstract" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Unrealized gain/(loss) from the Goldman Sachs Swaps after de-designation of accounting hedging relationship (April 1, 2015)</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateDerivativeGainLossRealizedInEarningsNet" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateDerivativeGainLossRealizedInEarningsNet" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnDiscontinuationOfCashFlowHedgeDueToForecastedTransactionProbableOfNotOccurringNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnDiscontinuationOfCashFlowHedgeDueToForecastedTransactionProbableOfNotOccurringNet" />
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      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTable_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
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      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Subsequent Event [Line Items]</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionNoncashFinancialOrEquityInstrumentConsiderationSharesIssued1" xlink:to="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionNoncashFinancialOrEquityInstrumentConsiderationSharesIssued1_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionNoncashFinancialOrEquityInstrumentConsiderationSharesIssued1_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of shares issued as part of the consideration</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed1" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed1" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed1" xlink:to="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed1_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed1_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Debt assumed</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationPeriod" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationPeriod_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationPeriod_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Expiration period</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTerm" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTerm_3_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTerm_3_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Duration of the loan</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Number of shares repurchased and retired</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAuthorized" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAuthorized_2_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAuthorized_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Shares authorized</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2018/elts/us-gaap-2018-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Vesting rights</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNumber" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNumber" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNumber" xlink:to="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNumber_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNumber_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Shares expected to vest</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFleetPerformanceIndices" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFleetPerformanceIndices" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFleetPerformanceIndices" xlink:to="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFleetPerformanceIndices_lbl" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFleetPerformanceIndices_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">Fleet performance indices</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AbnAmroBankMember" xlink:label="sblk_AbnAmroBankMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AbnAmroBankMember" xlink:to="sblk_AbnAmroBankMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AbnAmroBankMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility ABN Amro Bank N.V. $31,000.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ABNFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ABNFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ABNFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ABNFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ABNFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility ABN $87,458.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AboveMarketLeasesIIMember" xlink:label="sblk_AboveMarketLeasesIIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AboveMarketLeasesIIMember" xlink:to="sblk_AboveMarketLeasesIIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AboveMarketLeasesIIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Leases acquired at above market lease rates.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccountsReceivableCollectionPeriod" xlink:label="sblk_AccountsReceivableCollectionPeriod" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccountsReceivableCollectionPeriod" xlink:to="sblk_AccountsReceivableCollectionPeriod_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccountsReceivableCollectionPeriod_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Period over which a receivable is collected, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccruedAuditFeesCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_AccruedAuditFeesCurrent_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedAuditFeesCurrent_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for accounting services received. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccruedLegalFeesCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_AccruedLegalFeesCurrent_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedLegalFeesCurrent_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for legal services received. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccruedLoanInterestAndFinancingFeesCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_AccruedLoanInterestAndFinancingFeesCurrent_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedLoanInterestAndFinancingFeesCurrent_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for loan interest and financing fees. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccruedOperatingAndVoyageExpensesCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_AccruedOperatingAndVoyageExpensesCurrent_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedOperatingAndVoyageExpensesCurrent_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for operating and voyage expenses. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccruedProfessionalFeesOtherCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_AccruedProfessionalFeesOtherCurrent_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccruedProfessionalFeesOtherCurrent_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for other professional fees, excluding legal and accounting services received. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccumulatedAdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedAdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedAdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedAdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedAdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated amount of advances related with the acquisition of vessels, bareboats, etc.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedAssetImpairmentCharges_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestAndFinanceCosts" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestAndFinanceCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestAndFinanceCosts" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestAndFinanceCosts_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedCapitalizedInterestAndFinanceCosts_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of accumulated interest and finance costs as part of vessels under construction and acquisitions cost basis.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedPreDeliveryYardInstallments_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated amount of pre-delivery installments to the yard, for vessels under construction.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees" xlink:to="sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AccumulatedUpfrontHireAndHandlingFees_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated amount of upfront hire &amp; handling fees for vessels under capital leases.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AcquisitionCostsMaximumPercentageFinancedByFinancialInstitution" xlink:label="sblk_AcquisitionCostsMaximumPercentageFinancedByFinancialInstitution" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AcquisitionCostsMaximumPercentageFinancedByFinancialInstitution" xlink:to="sblk_AcquisitionCostsMaximumPercentageFinancedByFinancialInstitution_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AcquisitionCostsMaximumPercentageFinancedByFinancialInstitution_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The maximum percentage of acquisition costs that will be financed by a financial institution.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AdditionalPaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:label="sblk_AdditionalPaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantEquipment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdditionalPaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:to="sblk_AdditionalPaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantEquipment_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdditionalPaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantEquipment_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The additional cash outflow associated with the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AddressCommissionPercentage" xlink:label="sblk_AddressCommissionPercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AddressCommissionPercentage" xlink:to="sblk_AddressCommissionPercentage_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AddressCommissionPercentage_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Commission payable by the shipowner to the charterer, expressed as a percentage of the freight or hire.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AdvancePaymentForVesselDisposal" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancePaymentForVesselDisposal" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancePaymentForVesselDisposal" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancePaymentForVesselDisposal_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancePaymentForVesselDisposal_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of advance payment for vessel disposal.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForSecondhandVessels_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Discloses the period end balance amount of advances for Secondhand vessels.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure for advances paid to yard and capitalized expenses for the acquisition of vessels.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsAcquisitionsTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The entire disclosure for advances paid to yards and capitalized expenses for acquisition of vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderCapitalLeases_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of vessels, bareboats, etc.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsVesselsDelivered" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsVesselsDelivered" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsVesselsDelivered" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsVesselsDelivered_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionAndAcquisitionOfVesselsVesselsDelivered_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The value of vessels under construction delivered in the period.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionPolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionPolicyTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy for advances for vessels under construction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AggregateConsiderationTransferredForPurchaseVessels" xlink:label="sblk_AggregateConsiderationTransferredForPurchaseVessels" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AggregateConsiderationTransferredForPurchaseVessels" xlink:to="sblk_AggregateConsiderationTransferredForPurchaseVessels_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AggregateConsiderationTransferredForPurchaseVessels_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Aggregate consideration transferred for the purchase of vessels.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice" xlink:to="sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AggregateReductionOfVesselsUnderConstructionPurchasePrice_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The aggregate reduction of the purchase price of vessels under construction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AgreedExtraCostsForNewbuildings" xlink:label="sblk_AgreedExtraCostsForNewbuildings" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AgreedExtraCostsForNewbuildings" xlink:to="sblk_AgreedExtraCostsForNewbuildings_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AgreedExtraCostsForNewbuildings_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of agreed extra costs for newbuilding vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AgreementToAcquireVesselsFutureConsideration" xlink:label="sblk_AgreementToAcquireVesselsFutureConsideration" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AgreementToAcquireVesselsFutureConsideration" xlink:to="sblk_AgreementToAcquireVesselsFutureConsideration_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AgreementToAcquireVesselsFutureConsideration_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The aggregate total consideration to acquire vessels as defined in the relevant agreements.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AmamiIMember" xlink:to="sblk_AmamiIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AmamiIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Amami.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AmortizationOfFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" xlink:label="sblk_AmortizationOfFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AmortizationOfFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" xlink:to="sblk_AmortizationOfFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AmortizationOfFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amortization of the asset arising from the market value of the time charter assumed from a vessel acquisition.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AmountDrawnDown" xlink:label="sblk_AmountDrawnDown" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AmountDrawnDown" xlink:to="sblk_AmountDrawnDown_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AmountDrawnDown_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of loan that has been drawn down.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AmountUsedForPrepaymentOfDebt" xlink:label="sblk_AmountUsedForPrepaymentOfDebt" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AmountUsedForPrepaymentOfDebt" xlink:to="sblk_AmountUsedForPrepaymentOfDebt_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AmountUsedForPrepaymentOfDebt_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of cash outflow for prepayment of an obligation from a lender.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AssetsFairValueAdjustmentAccumulated" xlink:label="sblk_AssetsFairValueAdjustmentAccumulated" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AssetsFairValueAdjustmentAccumulated" xlink:to="sblk_AssetsFairValueAdjustmentAccumulated_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AssetsFairValueAdjustmentAccumulated_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated amount of addition (reduction) to the amount at which an asset could be incurred (settled) at the time of acquisition between willing parties.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_AstakosMember" xlink:label="sblk_AstakosMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AstakosMember" xlink:to="sblk_AstakosMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AstakosMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Astakos.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_AverageClosingMarketPrice" xlink:to="sblk_AverageClosingMarketPrice_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_AverageClosingMarketPrice_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The average closing market price as determined over a period of time.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BareboatCapitalLeasesMember" xlink:label="sblk_BareboatCapitalLeasesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BareboatCapitalLeasesMember" xlink:to="sblk_BareboatCapitalLeasesMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BareboatCapitalLeasesMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The bareboat capital leases - upfront hire &amp; handling fees.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember" xlink:to="sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BareboatCommitmentsCharterHireMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The bareboat commitments charter hire.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BigBangIMember" xlink:label="sblk_BigBangIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BigBangIMember" xlink:to="sblk_BigBangIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BigBangIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Big Bang.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BigFishIMember" xlink:label="sblk_BigFishIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BigFishIMember" xlink:to="sblk_BigFishIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BigFishIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Big Fish.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BNPCommittedTermSheetMember" xlink:label="sblk_BNPCommittedTermSheetMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BNPCommittedTermSheetMember" xlink:to="sblk_BNPCommittedTermSheetMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BNPCommittedTermSheetMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The commited term sheet with the bank BNP Paribas.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BNPFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_BNPFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BNPFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility BNP $32,480.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BrokerageCommissionPercentage" xlink:label="sblk_BrokerageCommissionPercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BrokerageCommissionPercentage" xlink:to="sblk_BrokerageCommissionPercentage_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BrokerageCommissionPercentage_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The commission charged by brokers, as a percentage of the agreed price.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BunkerInventoryCurrent_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of bunker's inventory.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasicDiluted" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasicDiluted" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasicDiluted" xlink:to="sblk_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasicDiluted_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasicDiluted_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The pro forma basic and diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedConstructionInProgressGross" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:to="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedConstructionInProgressGross_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedConstructionInProgressGross_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction, acquired at the acquisition date.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingCurrentPortionOfLongTermBankDebtAndDerivativeFinancialLiabilites" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingCurrentPortionOfLongTermBankDebtAndDerivativeFinancialLiabilites" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingCurrentPortionOfLongTermBankDebtAndDerivativeFinancialLiabilites" xlink:to="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingCurrentPortionOfLongTermBankDebtAndDerivativeFinancialLiabilites_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingCurrentPortionOfLongTermBankDebtAndDerivativeFinancialLiabilites_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date, excluding current portion of long term bank debt and derivative financial liabilities.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" xlink:to="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedFairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The asset arising from the above market value of the time charter contract assumed from a vessel acquisition.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLongTermDebt" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLongTermDebt" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLongTermDebt" xlink:to="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLongTermDebt_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLongTermDebt_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of long-term debt, assumed at the acquisition date.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedRestrictedCash" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedRestrictedCash" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedRestrictedCash" xlink:to="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedRestrictedCash_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedRestrictedCash_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of restricetd cash acquired at the acquisition date.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedVesselsNet" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedVesselsNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedVesselsNet" xlink:to="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedVesselsNet_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedVesselsNet_doc" xml:lang="en-US">This element represents vessels net of accumulated depreciation recognized as of the acquisition date.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CapesizeVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_CapesizeVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CapesizeVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_CapesizeVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CapesizeVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Capesize vessels.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther" xlink:to="sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CapitalizedCostsOther_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of accumulated other capitalized costs for vessels under construction and acquisition.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease" xlink:to="sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CashCollateralForPollutionRelease_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Cash collateral for environmental polution released after being covered by Protection and Idemnity (P&amp;I) Club insurance.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CEXIMFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_CEXIMFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CEXIMFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_CEXIMFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CEXIMFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility CEXIM $57,360.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ChiefExecutiveOfficerFirstInstallmentMember" xlink:label="sblk_ChiefExecutiveOfficerFirstInstallmentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ChiefExecutiveOfficerFirstInstallmentMember" xlink:to="sblk_ChiefExecutiveOfficerFirstInstallmentMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ChiefExecutiveOfficerFirstInstallmentMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The first installment to the Company's former Chief Executive Officer.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ChristineMember" xlink:label="sblk_ChristineMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ChristineMember" xlink:to="sblk_ChristineMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ChristineMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Christine.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember" xlink:to="sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ChristineShipcoLLCMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Christine Shipco LLC.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs" xlink:to="sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ClaimReceivableWriteOffs_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of write-downs of claim receivable.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember" xlink:to="sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CombineMarineLtdMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Combine Marine Ltd.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Commerzbank12000026000FacilitiesMember" xlink:label="sblk_Commerzbank12000026000FacilitiesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Commerzbank12000026000FacilitiesMember" xlink:to="sblk_Commerzbank12000026000FacilitiesMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Commerzbank12000026000FacilitiesMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facilities Commerzbank $120,000 and $26,000.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CommerzbankAgAggregateFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_CommerzbankAgAggregateFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CommerzbankAgAggregateFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_CommerzbankAgAggregateFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CommerzbankAgAggregateFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The restructuring agreement for the credit facilities Commerzbank $120,000 and $26,000.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets" xlink:to="sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CommisionsOnSaleOfAssets_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Commisions on sale of assets.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CommittedTermsForRefinancingDate" xlink:to="sblk_CommittedTermsForRefinancingDate_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CommittedTermsForRefinancingDate_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Committed terms for the refinancing of the outstanding balance of the loan agreement, date.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ConstructionCostPerVessel" xlink:label="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVessel" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVessel" xlink:to="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVessel_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVessel_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of construction costs per vessel financed by the relevant shipyard company.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ConstructionCostPerVesselFinancedByLessor" xlink:label="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVesselFinancedByLessor" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVesselFinancedByLessor" xlink:to="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVesselFinancedByLessor_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ConstructionCostPerVesselFinancedByLessor_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of construction costs per vessel financed by the lessor.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ConsultancyAgreementsMember" xlink:label="sblk_ConsultancyAgreementsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ConsultancyAgreementsMember" xlink:to="sblk_ConsultancyAgreementsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ConsultancyAgreementsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Consulting agreements with related parties.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ContractualObligationDue" xlink:label="sblk_ContractualObligationDue" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ContractualObligationDue" xlink:to="sblk_ContractualObligationDue_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ContractualObligationDue_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of contractual obligation for the construction of newbuilding vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountConverted" xlink:label="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountConverted" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountConverted" xlink:to="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountConverted_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountConverted_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of receivable amount converted into shares in a part noncash transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash" xlink:label="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash" xlink:to="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ConversionOfReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of receivable amount paid in cash in a part noncash transaction.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds" xlink:to="sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CovenantObligationMinimumLiquidFunds_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Minimum liquid funds for the company to be allowed to pay dividends.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CreditAgricoleCorporateAndInvestmentBankMember" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricoleCorporateAndInvestmentBankMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CreditAgricoleCorporateAndInvestmentBankMember" xlink:to="sblk_CreditAgricoleCorporateAndInvestmentBankMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricoleCorporateAndInvestmentBankMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank $70,000.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CreditAgricoleSwapsMember" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricoleSwapsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CreditAgricoleSwapsMember" xlink:to="sblk_CreditAgricoleSwapsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CreditAgricoleSwapsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The Credit Agricole and HSH Nordbank Swaps.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CSSCFirstVesselMember" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCFirstVesselMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CSSCFirstVesselMember" xlink:to="sblk_CSSCFirstVesselMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCFirstVesselMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The First CSSC Vessel.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CSSCSecondVesselMember" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCSecondVesselMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CSSCSecondVesselMember" xlink:to="sblk_CSSCSecondVesselMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCSecondVesselMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The Second CSSC Vessel.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CSSCVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CSSCVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_CSSCVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CSSCVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The CSSC Vessels.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DailyManagementFee" xlink:to="sblk_DailyManagementFee_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DailyManagementFee_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The fee rate charged daily, persuant to the management agreement.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DebtExtinguishmentDate" xlink:label="sblk_DebtExtinguishmentDate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtExtinguishmentDate" xlink:to="sblk_DebtExtinguishmentDate_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DebtExtinguishmentDate_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The date the debt was extinguished.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised" xlink:to="sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentCovenantAmountOfEquityToBeRaised_doc" xml:lang="en-US">States the amount of equity that the company is obliged to raise under the debt instrument covenants.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount" xlink:to="sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentAmount_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of debt prepaid.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DebtInstrumentRedemptionThresholdPercentageOfPrincipalAmountHeld" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentRedemptionThresholdPercentageOfPrincipalAmountHeld" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtInstrumentRedemptionThresholdPercentageOfPrincipalAmountHeld" xlink:to="sblk_DebtInstrumentRedemptionThresholdPercentageOfPrincipalAmountHeld_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentRedemptionThresholdPercentageOfPrincipalAmountHeld_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The threshold percentage of the principal amount that either the trustee or the debt holders should have in order to declare the redemption of the entire principal amount.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DebtInstrumentWaiverFeePercentage" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentWaiverFeePercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtInstrumentWaiverFeePercentage" xlink:to="sblk_DebtInstrumentWaiverFeePercentage_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DebtInstrumentWaiverFeePercentage_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The fee expressed as a percentage of the outstanding loan balance.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DebtModificationsAndExtinguishmentsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_DebtModificationsAndExtinguishmentsPolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DebtModificationsAndExtinguishmentsPolicyTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy for debt modifications and extinguishments.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DeepBlueMember" xlink:label="sblk_DeepBlueMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DeepBlueMember" xlink:to="sblk_DeepBlueMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DeepBlueMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Deep Blue.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DeliveryDateVessel" xlink:to="sblk_DeliveryDateVessel_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DeliveryDateVessel_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The date of the vessel delivery to the Company.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DeutscheBankFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_DeutscheBankFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DeutscheBankFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_DeutscheBankFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DeutscheBankFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility Deutsche Bank $85,000.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DeutscheBankMember" xlink:label="sblk_DeutscheBankMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DeutscheBankMember" xlink:to="sblk_DeutscheBankMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DeutscheBankMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility Deutsche Bank AG $39,000.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DiorigaFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_DiorigaFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DiorigaFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_DiorigaFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DiorigaFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility HSBC $20,000 Dioriga.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DirectorsMember" xlink:to="sblk_DirectorsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DirectorsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The directors of the company.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DNB-SEB-CEXIMFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_DNB-SEB-CEXIMFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DNB-SEB-CEXIMFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_DNB-SEB-CEXIMFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DNB-SEB-CEXIMFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility DNB-SEB-CEXIM $227,500.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DryDockingCostsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_DryDockingCostsPolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DryDockingCostsPolicyTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy for dry docking costs.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_DVBDeepBlueFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_DVBDeepBlueFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DVBDeepBlueFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_DVBDeepBlueFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DVBDeepBlueFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility DVB $31,000 Deep Blue.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EffectiveDateManagementAgreement" xlink:label="sblk_EffectiveDateManagementAgreement" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EffectiveDateManagementAgreement" xlink:to="sblk_EffectiveDateManagementAgreement_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_EffectiveDateManagementAgreement_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The element refers to the effective date of management agreement.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EffectOfAdoptingAsu" xlink:label="sblk_EffectOfAdoptingAsu" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EffectOfAdoptingAsu" xlink:to="sblk_EffectOfAdoptingAsu_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_EffectOfAdoptingAsu_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of the effect of adopting a specific ASU on a Company's account.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2014Member" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2014Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2014Member" xlink:to="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2014Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2014Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The Equity incentive plan of 2014</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member" xlink:to="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_EquityIncentivePlan2015Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The equity incentive plan of 2015.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ExcelMaritimeCarriersLtdDefiniteAgreementsMember" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelMaritimeCarriersLtdDefiniteAgreementsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExcelMaritimeCarriersLtdDefiniteAgreementsMember" xlink:to="sblk_ExcelMaritimeCarriersLtdDefiniteAgreementsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelMaritimeCarriersLtdDefiniteAgreementsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Definite agreements in which the company entered with Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityAndExcelVesselCiTFacilityAndABNAMRO31000FacilityAndCommerzbank26000FacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityAndExcelVesselCiTFacilityAndABNAMRO31000FacilityAndCommerzbank26000FacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityAndExcelVesselCiTFacilityAndABNAMRO31000FacilityAndCommerzbank26000FacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityAndExcelVesselCiTFacilityAndABNAMRO31000FacilityAndCommerzbank26000FacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityAndExcelVesselCiTFacilityAndABNAMRO31000FacilityAndCommerzbank26000FacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facilities Excel Vessel Bridge, Excel Vessel CiT, ABN AMRO $31,000 and Commerzbank $26,000.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityIIIMember" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityIIIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityIIIMember" xlink:to="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityIIIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselBridgeFacilityIIIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility Excel Vessel Bridge Facility.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ExcelVesselCITFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselCITFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExcelVesselCITFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_ExcelVesselCITFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselCITFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The crdit facility Excel Vessel CiT.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ExcelVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExcelVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_ExcelVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ExcelVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels acquired from Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExcessCash" xlink:to="sblk_ExcessCash_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ExcessCash_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of excess cash paid, that resulted from the excess cash mechanism of the Company.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FairValueAboveMarketAcquiredTimeChartersTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_FairValueAboveMarketAcquiredTimeChartersTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FairValueAboveMarketAcquiredTimeChartersTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The entire disclosure for the asset or liability arising from the market value of the time charter assumed from a vessel acquisition or redelivery upon a time charter agreement termination.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FairValueAdjustmentMember" xlink:label="sblk_FairValueAdjustmentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FairValueAdjustmentMember" xlink:to="sblk_FairValueAdjustmentMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FairValueAdjustmentMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The fair value adjustment portion of impairment charges.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" xlink:label="sblk_FairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter" xlink:to="sblk_FairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FairValueOfAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharter_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The asset arising from the market value of the time charter contract assumed from a vessel acquisition.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FinancedByNewYangzijiangOwnerMember" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedByNewYangzijiangOwnerMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FinancedByNewYangzijiangOwnerMember" xlink:to="sblk_FinancedByNewYangzijiangOwnerMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedByNewYangzijiangOwnerMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Agreement with New Yangzijiang Owner to finance the construction cost of vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FinancedBySWSOwnerMember" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedBySWSOwnerMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FinancedBySWSOwnerMember" xlink:to="sblk_FinancedBySWSOwnerMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FinancedBySWSOwnerMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Agreement with SWS Owner to finance the construction cost of vessels.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FinancingReceivableWriteOffs" xlink:to="sblk_FinancingReceivableWriteOffs_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FinancingReceivableWriteOffs_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of write-downs of financing receivables.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FirstInstallmentMember" xlink:label="sblk_FirstInstallmentMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FirstInstallmentMember" xlink:to="sblk_FirstInstallmentMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FirstInstallmentMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The first installment.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FixForwardFloatingInterestRateForLiabilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_FixForwardFloatingInterestRateForLiabilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FixForwardFloatingInterestRateForLiabilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_FixForwardFloatingInterestRateForLiabilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FixForwardFloatingInterestRateForLiabilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The HSH Nordbank interest rate swaps.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_FlatFeePerVessel" xlink:label="sblk_FlatFeePerVessel" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FlatFeePerVessel" xlink:to="sblk_FlatFeePerVessel_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FlatFeePerVessel_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Flat fee charged per each newbuilding vessel, as commission fee relative to the negotiations with the shipyards on the construction of the Company's contracted newbuilding vessels.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption" xlink:to="sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FleetUtilizationAssumption_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The fleet utilization rate assumption used in the impairment test of long lived assets.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ForwardFreightAgreementsDerivativeLiabilitiesAtFairValue" xlink:to="sblk_ForwardFreightAgreementsDerivativeLiabilitiesAtFairValue_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ForwardFreightAgreementsDerivativeLiabilitiesAtFairValue_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Fair value as of the balance sheet date of forward freight agreements derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember" xlink:to="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_FutureMinimumNonCancellableCharterRevenueMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The future, minimum, non-cancellable charter revenue.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim" xlink:to="sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GainFromInsuranceClaim_doc" xml:lang="en-US">This element represents the gain arising from insurance claims.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability" xlink:to="sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GainFromWriteOffLiability_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The non-cash gain from the write-off of a liability, relevant to operating activities.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsAggregateNetEffectInEarnings" xlink:to="sblk_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsAggregateNetEffectInEarnings_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsAggregateNetEffectInEarnings_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The aggregate net effect in earnings due to derivatives.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim" xlink:to="sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GainLossOnSaleOfClaim_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Total amount of gain / (loss) on sale of claim.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GargantuaMember" xlink:to="sblk_GargantuaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GargantuaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Gargantua.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GoldmanSachsBankUSAMember" xlink:label="sblk_GoldmanSachsBankUSAMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GoldmanSachsBankUSAMember" xlink:to="sblk_GoldmanSachsBankUSAMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GoldmanSachsBankUSAMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The financial institution Goldman Sachs Bank USA.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GoldmanSachsSwapsMember" xlink:label="sblk_GoldmanSachsSwapsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GoldmanSachsSwapsMember" xlink:to="sblk_GoldmanSachsSwapsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GoldmanSachsSwapsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The Goldman Sachs swaps.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_GoliathAndMaharajMember" xlink:label="sblk_GoliathAndMaharajMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GoliathAndMaharajMember" xlink:to="sblk_GoliathAndMaharajMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GoliathAndMaharajMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessels Goliath (ex -HN 167) and Maharaj (ex -HN 185).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate" xlink:to="sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_GrossDailyCharterRate_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The gross daily charter rate.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HandlingFees" xlink:label="sblk_HandlingFees" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HandlingFees" xlink:to="sblk_HandlingFees_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HandlingFees_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of fees related to handling fees at acquisition of property, plant and equipment.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HandymaxVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_HandymaxVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HandymaxVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_HandymaxVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HandymaxVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Handymax vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HeronConvertibleLoanMember" xlink:label="sblk_HeronConvertibleLoanMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HeronConvertibleLoanMember" xlink:to="sblk_HeronConvertibleLoanMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HeronConvertibleLoanMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The Heron Convertible Loan.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HeronVenturesLtdMember" xlink:label="sblk_HeronVenturesLtdMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HeronVenturesLtdMember" xlink:to="sblk_HeronVenturesLtdMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HeronVenturesLtdMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Heron Ventures Ltd.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HeronVesselsIIMember" xlink:label="sblk_HeronVesselsIIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HeronVesselsIIMember" xlink:to="sblk_HeronVesselsIIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HeronVesselsIIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The Heron vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1081Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1081Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1081Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1081Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1081Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1081 (tbn Mackenzie).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1082Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1082Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1082Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1082Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1082Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1082 (tbn Night Owl).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1083Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1083Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1083Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1083Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1083Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1083 (tbn Early Bird).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1312Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1312Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1312Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1312Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1312Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1312 (tbn Bruno Marks).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1313Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1313Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1313Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1313Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1313Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1313 (tbn Jenmark).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1359Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1359Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1359Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1359Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1359Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1359 (tbn Star Marisa).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1360Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1360Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1360Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1360Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1360Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1360 (tbn Star Ariadne).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1361Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1361Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1361Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1361Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1361Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1361 (tbn Star Magnanimus).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN1363Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN1363Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN1363Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN1363Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN1363Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1363 (tbn Star Chaucer).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN5055Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN5055Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN5055Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN5055Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN5055Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 5055 (tbn Behemoth).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HN5056Member" xlink:label="sblk_HN5056Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HN5056Member" xlink:to="sblk_HN5056Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HN5056Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 5056 (tbn Megalodon).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HNNE167Member" xlink:label="sblk_HNNE167Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HNNE167Member" xlink:to="sblk_HNNE167Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HNNE167Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN NE 167 (tbn Goliath).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HNNE184Member" xlink:label="sblk_HNNE184Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HNNE184Member" xlink:to="sblk_HNNE184Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HNNE184Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN NE 184 (tbn Maharaj).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HoneyBadgerMember" xlink:to="sblk_HoneyBadgerMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HoneyBadgerMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Honey Badger.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HoneyBadgerWolverineMember" xlink:label="sblk_HoneyBadgerWolverineMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HoneyBadgerWolverineMember" xlink:to="sblk_HoneyBadgerWolverineMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HoneyBadgerWolverineMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessels Honey Badger and Wolverine.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HSBCFacilityMember" xlink:label="sblk_HSBCFacilityMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HSBCFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_HSBCFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HSBCFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility HSBC $86,600.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HshNordbankAg3Member" xlink:label="sblk_HshNordbankAg3Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HshNordbankAg3Member" xlink:to="sblk_HshNordbankAg3Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HshNordbankAg3Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility HSH Nordbank AG $64,500.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HshNordbankAgMember" xlink:to="sblk_HshNordbankAgMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HshNordbankAgMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility HSH Nordbank AG $35,000.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull1338Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1338Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull1338Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull1338Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1338Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1338 (tbn Star Aries).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull1339Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1339Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull1339Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull1339Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1339Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1339 (tbn Star Taurus).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull1342Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1342Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull1342Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull1342Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1342Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1342 (tbn Star Eleni).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull1343Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1343Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull1343Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull1343Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Hull1343Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1343 (tbn Star Leo).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull5040Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull5040Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull5040Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull5040Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Hull5040Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 5040 (tbn Star Aquarius).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Hull5043Member" xlink:label="sblk_Hull5043Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Hull5043Member" xlink:to="sblk_Hull5043Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Hull5043Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 5043 (tbn Star Pisces).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HullNE196Member" xlink:label="sblk_HullNE196Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HullNE196Member" xlink:to="sblk_HullNE196Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HullNE196Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN NE 196 (tbn Star Antares).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HullNE197Member" xlink:label="sblk_HullNE197Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HullNE197Member" xlink:to="sblk_HullNE197Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HullNE197Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN NE 197 (Star Lutas).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HullNE198Member" xlink:label="sblk_HullNE198Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HullNE198Member" xlink:to="sblk_HullNE198Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HullNE198Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN NE 198 (tbn Star Poseidon).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HullNo1371Member" xlink:label="sblk_HullNo1371Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HullNo1371Member" xlink:to="sblk_HullNo1371Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HullNo1371Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1371 (tbn Star Virgo).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_HullNo1372Member" xlink:label="sblk_HullNo1372Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_HullNo1372Member" xlink:to="sblk_HullNo1372Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_HullNo1372Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel HN 1372 (tbn Star Libra).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_IdeeFixeMember" xlink:to="sblk_IdeeFixeMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_IdeeFixeMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Idee FIxe.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_IndomitableMember" xlink:label="sblk_IndomitableMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_IndomitableMember" xlink:to="sblk_IndomitableMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_IndomitableMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Intomitable.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InflationAssumption" xlink:to="sblk_InflationAssumption_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InflationAssumption_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The assumption for the average rate of inflation.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InsuranceCoverageMaximumAmount" xlink:label="sblk_InsuranceCoverageMaximumAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InsuranceCoverageMaximumAmount" xlink:to="sblk_InsuranceCoverageMaximumAmount_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InsuranceCoverageMaximumAmount_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The maximum amount of Protection and Indemnity (P&amp;I) insurance coverage for pollution, per vessel per incident.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterchartAcquisitionSharesIssuanceMember" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartAcquisitionSharesIssuanceMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterchartAcquisitionSharesIssuanceMember" xlink:to="sblk_InterchartAcquisitionSharesIssuanceMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartAcquisitionSharesIssuanceMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Common shares issued as part of the acquisition of Interchart.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterchartShippingIIMember" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartShippingIIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterchartShippingIIMember" xlink:to="sblk_InterchartShippingIIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartShippingIIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Interchart Shipping Inc.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterchartShippingMember" xlink:to="sblk_InterchartShippingMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterchartShippingMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Interchart Shipping Inc.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestFinanceCostsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_InterestFinanceCostsTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterestFinanceCostsTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of interest and finance costs.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateDerivativeGainLossRealizedInEarningsNet" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateDerivativeGainLossRealizedInEarningsNet_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateDerivativeGainLossRealizedInEarningsNet_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of gain (loss) included in earnings for the period from the settlement of interest rate derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateSwap1Member" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap1Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateSwap1Member" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateSwap1Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap1Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The first interest rate swap agreement with Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateSwap2Member" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap2Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateSwap2Member" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateSwap2Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwap2Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The second interest rate swap agreement with Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_InterestRateSwapsMember" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwapsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_InterestRateSwapsMember" xlink:to="sblk_InterestRateSwapsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_InterestRateSwapsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Forward based contracts in which two parties agree to swap periodic payments that are fixed at the outset of the swap contract with variable payments based on a market interest rate (index rate) over a specified period.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Issuance50MillionNotesMember" xlink:label="sblk_Issuance50MillionNotesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Issuance50MillionNotesMember" xlink:to="sblk_Issuance50MillionNotesMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Issuance50MillionNotesMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The 2019 Senior Notes.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_IssuanceVestedNonVestedSharesAmortizationStockBasedCompensationValue" xlink:to="sblk_IssuanceVestedNonVestedSharesAmortizationStockBasedCompensationValue_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_IssuanceVestedNonVestedSharesAmortizationStockBasedCompensationValue_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The total value of vested and non-vested shares issued during the period and the total amount of stock based compensation amortized.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KaleyMember" xlink:to="sblk_KaleyMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_KaleyMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Kaley.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_KamsarmaxVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Kamsarmax vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_KoreaLineCorporationMember" xlink:label="sblk_KoreaLineCorporationMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KoreaLineCorporationMember" xlink:to="sblk_KoreaLineCorporationMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_KoreaLineCorporationMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Korea Line Corporation</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_KymopoliaIMember" xlink:label="sblk_KymopoliaIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_KymopoliaIMember" xlink:to="sblk_KymopoliaIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_KymopoliaIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Kymopolia.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LastSixteenInstallmentsMember" xlink:label="sblk_LastSixteenInstallmentsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LastSixteenInstallmentsMember" xlink:to="sblk_LastSixteenInstallmentsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LastSixteenInstallmentsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The last sixteen installments of a cash favorable payment upon settlement of a legal threat made to another party.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LauraMember" xlink:to="sblk_LauraMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LauraMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Laura.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LeaseAgreementsMaximumAmountToFinanceConstructionCost" xlink:label="sblk_LeaseAgreementsMaximumAmountToFinanceConstructionCost" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LeaseAgreementsMaximumAmountToFinanceConstructionCost" xlink:to="sblk_LeaseAgreementsMaximumAmountToFinanceConstructionCost_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LeaseAgreementsMaximumAmountToFinanceConstructionCost_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The maximum amount, agreed under a lease arrangement, to finance construction cost.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LegalSettlementsSharesAcquired" xlink:label="sblk_LegalSettlementsSharesAcquired" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LegalSettlementsSharesAcquired" xlink:to="sblk_LegalSettlementsSharesAcquired_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LegalSettlementsSharesAcquired_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of shares acquired in a non-cash or part non-cash transaction.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LeviathanMember" xlink:to="sblk_LeviathanMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LeviathanMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Leviathan.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment" xlink:to="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstallment_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of repayment installments of a credit facility agreement.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListNewbuildingsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ListNewbuildingsTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ListNewbuildingsTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of the entity's newbuildings.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListNonVesselOwningSubsidiaries" xlink:to="sblk_ListNonVesselOwningSubsidiaries_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ListNonVesselOwningSubsidiaries_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of the entity's non-vessel owning subsidiaries.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListOfSubsidiariesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ListOfSubsidiariesTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ListOfSubsidiariesTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of the entity's subsidiaries.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ListVesselsUnderCommercialTechnicalManagementTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of vessels under commercial and technical management.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LitigationSettlementPeriodicPayment" xlink:label="sblk_LitigationSettlementPeriodicPayment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LitigationSettlementPeriodicPayment" xlink:to="sblk_LitigationSettlementPeriodicPayment_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LitigationSettlementPeriodicPayment_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of the required periodic payments.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LossOffHire" xlink:to="sblk_LossOffHire_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LossOffHire_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Revenue loss due to off hire.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_LowlandsBeilunMember" xlink:label="sblk_LowlandsBeilunMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LowlandsBeilunMember" xlink:to="sblk_LowlandsBeilunMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LowlandsBeilunMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Despoina.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LubricantsExpense" xlink:to="sblk_LubricantsExpense_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LubricantsExpense_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The cost of lubricants consumed during the period.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of lubricants' inventory.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MadredeusIMember" xlink:to="sblk_MadredeusIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MadredeusIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Madredeus.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MagnumOpusMember" xlink:label="sblk_MagnumOpusMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MagnumOpusMember" xlink:to="sblk_MagnumOpusMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MagnumOpusMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Magnum Opus.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MaidenVoyageIMember" xlink:label="sblk_MaidenVoyageIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MaidenVoyageIMember" xlink:to="sblk_MaidenVoyageIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MaidenVoyageIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Maiden Voyage.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember" xlink:to="sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ManagedVesselsOceanBulkShippingMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Managed Vessels of Oceanbulk Shipping LLC.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ManagementFeesTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ManagementFeesTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ManagementFeesTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The entire disclosure for management fees.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MartoMember" xlink:label="sblk_MartoMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MartoMember" xlink:to="sblk_MartoMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MartoMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Marto.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MaryvilleMaritimeIncMember" xlink:label="sblk_MaryvilleMaritimeIncMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MaryvilleMaritimeIncMember" xlink:to="sblk_MaryvilleMaritimeIncMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MaryvilleMaritimeIncMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Maryville Maritime Inc.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember" xlink:to="sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MercurialVirgoIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Mercurial Virgo.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MergerPappasTransactionMember" xlink:label="sblk_MergerPappasTransactionMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MergerPappasTransactionMember" xlink:to="sblk_MergerPappasTransactionMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MergerPappasTransactionMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Transactions that resulted in the acquisition of the Oceanbulk holding companies and the "Pappas Companies".</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsMember" xlink:label="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsMember" xlink:to="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The minimum liquid funds that the company is required to maintain under the credit facility covenant terms.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsPerVesselMember" xlink:label="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsPerVesselMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsPerVesselMember" xlink:to="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsPerVesselMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_MinimumLiquidFundsPerVesselMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The minimum liquid funds per vessel that the company is required to maintain under the credit facility covenant terms.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShare" xlink:label="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShare" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShare" xlink:to="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShare_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShare_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of the effect of a change in accounting estimate on basic and diluted earnings per share.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnNetIncome" xlink:label="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnNetIncome" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnNetIncome" xlink:to="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnNetIncome_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingEstimateEffectOfChangeOnNetIncome_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of the effect of a change in accounting estimate on net income.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrinciplePercentageEffectOfChangeOnVoyageRevenue" xlink:to="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrinciplePercentageEffectOfChangeOnVoyageRevenue_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrinciplePercentageEffectOfChangeOnVoyageRevenue_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage effect of a change in accounting principle on voyage revenue.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NewbuildingVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Newbuilding vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewServicesAgreementMember" xlink:label="sblk_NewServicesAgreementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewServicesAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_NewServicesAgreementMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NewServicesAgreementMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">New services agreement with related parties for chartering, brokering and commercial services.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NewYangzijiangVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_NewYangzijiangVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NewYangzijiangVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_NewYangzijiangVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NewYangzijiangVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessels being built an New Yangzijiang shipyard.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NIBCFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_NIBCFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NIBCFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility NIBC $32,000.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments" xlink:to="sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NoncashEffectsOfDerivativeFinancialInstruments_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Noncash effects of derivative financial instruments.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation" xlink:to="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsCompensation_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Expenditures for compensation for non executive officers.Examples include, but not limited to, Board of Director's attendance fees.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember" xlink:label="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember" xlink:to="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Non-executive directors of the company.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NumberOfBanks" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfBanks" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfBanks" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfBanks_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfBanks_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of banks that the company has entered into restructuring letter agreements.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfDirectors" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfDirectors_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfDirectors_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of directors constituting the Board of Directors.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NumberOfInstallments" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfInstallments" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfInstallments" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfInstallments_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfInstallments_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of payment installments.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfLoanTranches_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of tranches under the credit facility.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContracts" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContracts_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContracts_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of newbuildings contracts acquired.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfNewbuildingContractsTerminated_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of newbuilding contracts terminated.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfVesselFinancedByDebtInstrument_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of vessels financed by the debt instrument.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_NumberOfVessels" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfVessels" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfVessels" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfVessels_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfVessels_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ObelixIMember" xlink:label="sblk_ObelixIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ObelixIMember" xlink:to="sblk_ObelixIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ObelixIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Obelix.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OceanbulkIMember" xlink:label="sblk_OceanbulkIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OceanbulkIMember" xlink:to="sblk_OceanbulkIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OceanbulkIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Oceanbulk holding companies.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OceanbulkMaritimeMember" xlink:to="sblk_OceanbulkMaritimeMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OceanbulkMaritimeMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company OceanBulk Maritime.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OceanbulkSellersMember" xlink:label="sblk_OceanbulkSellersMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OceanbulkSellersMember" xlink:to="sblk_OceanbulkSellersMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OceanbulkSellersMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Oceanbulk Sellers.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OffHireDays" xlink:to="sblk_OffHireDays_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OffHireDays_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The time during which the vessel is off-hire.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OtherOperationalGainTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_OtherOperationalGainTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OtherOperationalGainTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The entire disclosure for other operational gain.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OtherOperationalLossTextBlock" xlink:label="sblk_OtherOperationalLossTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OtherOperationalLossTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_OtherOperationalLossTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OtherOperationalLossTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The entire disclosure for other operational loss.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_OtherVesselAcquisitionCosts" xlink:label="sblk_OtherVesselAcquisitionCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OtherVesselAcquisitionCosts" xlink:to="sblk_OtherVesselAcquisitionCosts_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OtherVesselAcquisitionCosts_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of extra fees related to acquisition of property, plant and equipment.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PanamaxVesselsMember" xlink:label="sblk_PanamaxVesselsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PanamaxVesselsMember" xlink:to="sblk_PanamaxVesselsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PanamaxVesselsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Panamax vessels.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PantagruelIMember" xlink:label="sblk_PantagruelIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PantagruelIMember" xlink:to="sblk_PantagruelIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PantagruelIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Pantagruel.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PappasCompaniesMember" xlink:label="sblk_PappasCompaniesMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PappasCompaniesMember" xlink:to="sblk_PappasCompaniesMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PappasCompaniesMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The companies Dioriga Shipping Co. and Positive Shipping Company, collectively the "Pappas Companies".</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PaymentsForPostemploymentBenefitsShares" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsForPostemploymentBenefitsShares" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PaymentsForPostemploymentBenefitsShares" xlink:to="sblk_PaymentsForPostemploymentBenefitsShares_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsForPostemploymentBenefitsShares_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Shares used for payments of postemployment benefits (such as severance pay and health insurance benefits) recognised during the period. Postemployment benefits are benefits paid to employees after employment but before retirement.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PaymentsToAcquireAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharters" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsToAcquireAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharters" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PaymentsToAcquireAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharters" xlink:to="sblk_PaymentsToAcquireAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharters_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsToAcquireAboveMarketAcquiredTimeCharters_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The cash outflow to acquire above market charters.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PeloreusMember" xlink:to="sblk_PeloreusMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PeloreusMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Peloreus.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PendulumIMember" xlink:to="sblk_PendulumIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PendulumIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Pendulum.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PensionRetirementBenefitObligationsAdministrativePersonnelPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_PensionRetirementBenefitObligationsAdministrativePersonnelPolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PensionRetirementBenefitObligationsAdministrativePersonnelPolicyTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy for administrative personnel pension plans of the Company.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PercentageOfEquityUsedForAcquisition" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfEquityUsedForAcquisition" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfEquityUsedForAcquisition" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfEquityUsedForAcquisition_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfEquityUsedForAcquisition_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of the equity used for the acquisition of the vessels, required to be prepaid under the terms of the Restructuring Supplemental Agreements.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PercentageOfFutureProceedsSold" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfFutureProceedsSold" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfFutureProceedsSold" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfFutureProceedsSold_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfFutureProceedsSold_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of future proceeds sold to a third party related to the settlement of certain of the commercial claims.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentOfQuarterlyInstallmentsDeferred" xlink:to="sblk_PercentOfQuarterlyInstallmentsDeferred_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PercentOfQuarterlyInstallmentsDeferred_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Percent of quarterly installments deferred.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PeriodicPaymentsDeferredAmount" xlink:to="sblk_PeriodicPaymentsDeferredAmount_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PeriodicPaymentsDeferredAmount_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of periodic payments deferred.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PortCharges" xlink:to="sblk_PortCharges_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PortCharges_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amounts charged by port authorities for the use of infrastructure.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ProceedsFromCancellationOfVesselsUnderConstruction" xlink:label="sblk_ProceedsFromCancellationOfVesselsUnderConstruction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ProceedsFromCancellationOfVesselsUnderConstruction" xlink:to="sblk_ProceedsFromCancellationOfVesselsUnderConstruction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ProceedsFromCancellationOfVesselsUnderConstruction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The cash inflow associated with the reassignment of the leases for newbuilding vessels back to the vessels' owner.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ProceedsReceivedOnTransferClaim" xlink:label="sblk_ProceedsReceivedOnTransferClaim" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ProceedsReceivedOnTransferClaim" xlink:to="sblk_ProceedsReceivedOnTransferClaim_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ProceedsReceivedOnTransferClaim_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds received on transfer of claim.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ProcurementServicesDailyFee" xlink:label="sblk_ProcurementServicesDailyFee" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ProcurementServicesDailyFee" xlink:to="sblk_ProcurementServicesDailyFee_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ProcurementServicesDailyFee_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The daily fee per vessel for procurement services.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember" xlink:to="sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ProductShippingTradingMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The company Product Shipping &amp; Trading S.A.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PurchasePriceObligation" xlink:to="sblk_PurchasePriceObligation_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PurchasePriceObligation_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Purchase price payable at the end of the bareboat charter.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RealizedGainLossOnForwardFreightAgreements" xlink:to="sblk_RealizedGainLossOnForwardFreightAgreements_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RealizedGainLossOnForwardFreightAgreements_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The realized gain / (loss) of forward freight agreements, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RebateAmount" xlink:label="sblk_RebateAmount" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RebateAmount" xlink:to="sblk_RebateAmount_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RebateAmount_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of rebate.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ReceivableConvertibleConversionRatio" xlink:label="sblk_ReceivableConvertibleConversionRatio" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ReceivableConvertibleConversionRatio" xlink:to="sblk_ReceivableConvertibleConversionRatio_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ReceivableConvertibleConversionRatio_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Ratio applied to the conversion of receivable into equity with equity shares divided by the receivable amount in KRW.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash" xlink:label="sblk_ReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash" xlink:to="sblk_ReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ReceivablePercentageOfAmountPaidInCash_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of receivable amount paid in cash in a part noncash transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RelatedPartiesAgreementSaleOfVesselMember" xlink:label="sblk_RelatedPartiesAgreementSaleOfVesselMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RelatedPartiesAgreementSaleOfVesselMember" xlink:to="sblk_RelatedPartiesAgreementSaleOfVesselMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RelatedPartiesAgreementSaleOfVesselMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Agreements with third parties.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RelatedPartiesCommissionsFees" xlink:label="sblk_RelatedPartiesCommissionsFees" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RelatedPartiesCommissionsFees" xlink:to="sblk_RelatedPartiesCommissionsFees_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RelatedPartiesCommissionsFees_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Primarily represents commissions incurred in the period based upon the sale by related parties of the entity's goods or services, and fees for sales assistance or product enhancements performed by related parties (such as a distributor or value added reseller).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RenascentiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_RenascentiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RenascentiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_RenascentiaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RenascentiaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Renascentia.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RenewalConsultancyAgreementsMember" xlink:label="sblk_RenewalConsultancyAgreementsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RenewalConsultancyAgreementsMember" xlink:to="sblk_RenewalConsultancyAgreementsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RenewalConsultancyAgreementsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Renewal consulting agreements with related parties.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RentExpensePerMonth" xlink:to="sblk_RentExpensePerMonth_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RentExpensePerMonth_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of monthly rent.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ResultsOfOperationsForCompaniesAcquiredTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ResultsOfOperationsForCompaniesAcquiredTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ResultsOfOperationsForCompaniesAcquiredTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of the results of operations for companies acquired, since the acquisition date.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RevenueExpenseRecognitionPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_RevenueExpenseRecognitionPolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RevenueExpenseRecognitionPolicyTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy regarding recognition of revenue and related expenses.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RobertaMember" xlink:to="sblk_RobertaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RobertaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Roberta.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RodonMember" xlink:label="sblk_RodonMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RodonMember" xlink:to="sblk_RodonMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RodonMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Rodon.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SaleOfFutureClaimsProceeds" xlink:label="sblk_SaleOfFutureClaimsProceeds" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SaleOfFutureClaimsProceeds" xlink:to="sblk_SaleOfFutureClaimsProceeds_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SaleOfFutureClaimsProceeds_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount received from selling a percentage of interest in future proceeds, related to recovery of commercial claims.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SandraMember" xlink:label="sblk_SandraMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SandraMember" xlink:to="sblk_SandraMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SandraMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Pauline.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ScheduleFairValueMeasurementsOnNonRecurringBasisTableTextBlock" xlink:label="sblk_ScheduleFairValueMeasurementsOnNonRecurringBasisTableTextBlock" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ScheduleFairValueMeasurementsOnNonRecurringBasisTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_ScheduleFairValueMeasurementsOnNonRecurringBasisTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ScheduleFairValueMeasurementsOnNonRecurringBasisTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SchedulePurchasePriceAllocation1TableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_SchedulePurchasePriceAllocation1TableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SchedulePurchasePriceAllocation1TableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of all of the fair values of the purchase price and assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ScrapValuePerLightWeightTon" xlink:label="sblk_ScrapValuePerLightWeightTon" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ScrapValuePerLightWeightTon" xlink:to="sblk_ScrapValuePerLightWeightTon_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ScrapValuePerLightWeightTon_doc" xml:lang="en-US">the scrap value of vessels per light weight ton (lwt).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SerenityIMember" xlink:label="sblk_SerenityIMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SerenityIMember" xlink:to="sblk_SerenityIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SerenityIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Serenity I.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ServicesAgreementAnnualLumpFeeRemuneration" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementAnnualLumpFeeRemuneration" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ServicesAgreementAnnualLumpFeeRemuneration" xlink:to="sblk_ServicesAgreementAnnualLumpFeeRemuneration_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementAnnualLumpFeeRemuneration_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Annual lump fee payable to Interchart, as part of the Services Agreement for brokering and commercial services.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ServicesAgreementDailyFeeRemunerationPerVessel" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementDailyFeeRemunerationPerVessel" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ServicesAgreementDailyFeeRemunerationPerVessel" xlink:to="sblk_ServicesAgreementDailyFeeRemunerationPerVessel_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementDailyFeeRemunerationPerVessel_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Daily fee per vessel, as part of the Services Agreement for procurement services.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ServicesAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_ServicesAgreementMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Services agreement with related parties for chartering, brokering and commercial services.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration" xlink:to="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemuneration_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Monthly lump fee payable to Interchart, as part of the Services Agreement for brokering and commercial services.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemunerationPerVessel" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemunerationPerVessel" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemunerationPerVessel" xlink:to="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemunerationPerVessel_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ServicesAgreementMonthlyLumpFeeRemunerationPerVessel_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Monthly lump fee per vessel, as part of an agreement for commercial, technical, crewing or brokering services.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_Share-basedCompensationArrangementByShare-basedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm3" xlink:label="sblk_Share-basedCompensationArrangementByShare-basedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm3" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Share-basedCompensationArrangementByShare-basedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm3" xlink:to="sblk_Share-basedCompensationArrangementByShare-basedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm3_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Share-basedCompensationArrangementByShare-basedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm3_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingDate" xlink:to="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingDate_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingDate_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Date which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in CCYY-MM-DD format.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGrantDateFairValue" xlink:to="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGrantDateFairValue_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGrantDateFairValue_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsVestedInPeriod" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsVestedInPeriod" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsVestedInPeriod" xlink:to="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsVestedInPeriod_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsVestedInPeriod_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of equity-based payment instruments that has vested during the reporting period.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonVestedOptionsExercisedNumberOfShares" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonVestedOptionsExercisedNumberOfShares" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonVestedOptionsExercisedNumberOfShares" xlink:to="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonVestedOptionsExercisedNumberOfShares_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonVestedOptionsExercisedNumberOfShares_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of non-vested options exercised.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedOptionsExercisedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:label="sblk_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedOptionsExercisedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedOptionsExercisedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:to="sblk_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedOptionsExercisedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedOptionsExercisedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average grant-date fair value of non-vested options exercised.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_ShareholderAgreementDirectorsNominationRight" xlink:label="sblk_ShareholderAgreementDirectorsNominationRight" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ShareholderAgreementDirectorsNominationRight" xlink:to="sblk_ShareholderAgreementDirectorsNominationRight_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ShareholderAgreementDirectorsNominationRight_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Description of the shareholders agreement under which the shareholders have the right to nominate specific number of directors, according to the percentage of voting securities.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SinosureFacilityMember" xlink:to="sblk_SinosureFacilityMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SinosureFacilityMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The credit facility Sinosure.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAlineMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAlineMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAlineMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAlineMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarAlineMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Aline.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarAlphaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarAlphaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAlphaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAlphaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarAlphaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Aplha.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAngelinaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAngelinaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarAngelinaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Angelina.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAngieMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAngieMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarAngieMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Angie.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAquariusMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAquariusMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarAquariusMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Aquarius ( ex-HN 5040).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarAuroraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarAuroraMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarAuroraMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Aurora.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarBetaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarBetaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarBetaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarBetaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarBetaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Beta.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarBigMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarBigMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarBigMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarBigMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarBigMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Big.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarBorealisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarBorealisMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarBorealisMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Borealis.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarChallengerMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarChallengerMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarChallengerMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Challenger.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarChristiannaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarChristiannaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarChristiannaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarChristiannaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarChristiannaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Christianna.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarClaudiaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarClaudiaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarClaudiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarClaudiaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarClaudiaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Claudia.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarCosmoMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarCosmoMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarCosmoMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Cosmo.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarDanaiMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarDanaiMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarDanaiMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Danai.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarDeltaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarDeltaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarDeltaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Delta.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEleonoraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarEleonoraMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarEleonoraMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Eleonora.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEmilyMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarEmilyMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarEmilyMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Emily.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarEpsilonMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarEpsilonMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarEpsilonMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Epsilon.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarFighterMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarFighterMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarFighterMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Fighter.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarGammaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarGammaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarGammaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Gamma.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarGeorgiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarGeorgiaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarGeorgiaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Georgia.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarGwynethMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarGwynethMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarGwynethMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Gwyneth.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarHelenaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarHelenaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarHelenaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Helena.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarIrisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarIrisMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarIrisMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Iris.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarJenniferMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarJenniferMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarJenniferMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Jennifer.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarJuliaAndStarTatiannaAndStarMonikaAndStarKimMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarJuliaAndStarTatiannaAndStarMonikaAndStarKimMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarJuliaAndStarTatiannaAndStarMonikaAndStarKimMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarJuliaAndStarTatiannaAndStarMonikaAndStarKimMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarJuliaAndStarTatiannaAndStarMonikaAndStarKimMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessels Star Julia, Star Tatianna, Star Monika and Star Kim.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarJuliaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarJuliaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarJuliaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarJuliaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarJuliaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Julia.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarKamilaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarKamilaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarKamilaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Kamila.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarKappaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarKappaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarKappaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Kappa.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarKimMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarKimMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarKimMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarKimMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarKimMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Kim.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLauraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarLauraMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarLauraMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Laura.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarLibraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarLibraMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarLibraMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Libra.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMariaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMariaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMariaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Maria.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMariellaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMariellaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMariellaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Mariella.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMarkelaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMarkelaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMarkelaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Markella.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMegaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMegaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMegaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMegaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMegaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Mega.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMicheleMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMicheleMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMicheleMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMicheleMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMicheleMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Michele.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMoiraMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMoiraMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMoiraMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Moira.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMonikaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMonikaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMonikaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMonikaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMonikaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Monika.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarMorishaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarMorishaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarMorishaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarMorishaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarMorishaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Morisha.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNasiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNasiaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarNasiaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Nasia.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarNatalieMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarNatalieMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNatalieMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNatalieMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarNatalieMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Natalie.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNicoleMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNicoleMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarNicoleMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Nicole.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarNinaAndStarNicoleAndStarClaudiaAndStarMorishaAndRodonAndStarJenniferMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarNinaAndStarNicoleAndStarClaudiaAndStarMorishaAndRodonAndStarJenniferMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNinaAndStarNicoleAndStarClaudiaAndStarMorishaAndRodonAndStarJenniferMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNinaAndStarNicoleAndStarClaudiaAndStarMorishaAndRodonAndStarJenniferMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarNinaAndStarNicoleAndStarClaudiaAndStarMorishaAndRodonAndStarJenniferMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessels Star Nina, Star Nicole, Star Claudia, Star Monisha, Rodon and Star Jennifer.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarNinaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarNinaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarNinaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Nina.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarOmicronMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarOmicronMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarOmicronMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Omicron.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarPiscesMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarPiscesMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarPiscesMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Pisces (ex-HN 5043).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarPolarisMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarPolarisMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarPolarisMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Polaris.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarReneeMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarReneeMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarReneeMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Renee.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarSigmaAmountReceivedInCashMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarSigmaAmountReceivedInCashMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSigmaAmountReceivedInCashMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarSigmaAmountReceivedInCashMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarSigmaAmountReceivedInCashMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of cash received as compensation for the early redelivery of vessel Star Sigma.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarSigmaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarSigmaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSigmaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarSigmaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarSigmaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Sigma.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSirius2Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarSirius2Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarSirius2Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Sirius.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarSiriusStarVega2Member" xlink:label="sblk_StarSiriusStarVega2Member" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSiriusStarVega2Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarSiriusStarVega2Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarSiriusStarVega2Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessels Star Sirius and Star Vega.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarSophiaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarSophiaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarSophiaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Sophia.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarTatiannaMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarTatiannaMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarTatiannaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarTatiannaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarTatiannaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Tatianna.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarThetaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarThetaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarThetaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Theta.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarVanessaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarVanessaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarVanessaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Vanessa.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarVega2Member" xlink:to="sblk_StarVega2Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarVega2Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Vega.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StarYpsilonMember" xlink:label="sblk_StarYpsilonMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarYpsilonMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarYpsilonMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarYpsilonMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Ypsilon.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StarZetaMember" xlink:to="sblk_StarZetaMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StarZetaMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Star Zeta.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesExcelTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesExcelTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesExcelTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesExcelTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesExcelTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of new stock issued during the period concerning the Excel transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesHeronTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesHeronTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesHeronTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesHeronTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesHeronTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of new stock issued during the period concerning the Heron transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesInterchartTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesInterchartTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesInterchartTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesInterchartTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesInterchartTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of new stock issued during the period concerning the acquisition of 33% of Interchart.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of new stock issued during the period concerning the Merger and the Pappas transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesExcelTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesExcelTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesExcelTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesExcelTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesExcelTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period, concerning the Excel transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesHeronTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesHeronTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesHeronTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesHeronTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesHeronTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period, concerning the Heron transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesInterchartTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesInterchartTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesInterchartTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesInterchartTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesInterchartTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period concerning the acquisition of 33% of Interchart.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesMergerAndPappasTransaction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period, concerning the Merger and the Pappas transaction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_StockRepurchaseProgramMaximumSharePrice" xlink:label="sblk_StockRepurchaseProgramMaximumSharePrice" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockRepurchaseProgramMaximumSharePrice" xlink:to="sblk_StockRepurchaseProgramMaximumSharePrice_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockRepurchaseProgramMaximumSharePrice_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The maximum purchase price per share which has been authorized under the share repurchase plan.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember" xlink:to="sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StrangeAttractorIMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Strange Attractor.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_SupervisionCosts" xlink:label="sblk_SupervisionCosts" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SupervisionCosts" xlink:to="sblk_SupervisionCosts_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SupervisionCosts_doc" xml:lang="en-US">This element represents supervision costs for newbuilding vessels paid on behalf of a related party.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TerminationAgreementMember" xlink:label="sblk_TerminationAgreementMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TerminationAgreementMember" xlink:to="sblk_TerminationAgreementMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_TerminationAgreementMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Agreement to terminate the prior consultancy agreement.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TonnageTax" xlink:to="sblk_TonnageTax_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_TonnageTax_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The tonnage taxes for the period.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation" xlink:to="sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_TotalContractualPurchaseObligation_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The total amount of the fixed and determinable portion of the unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation to be paid within and after one year from the balance sheet date.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_Tranche1Member" xlink:to="sblk_Tranche1Member_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_Tranche1Member_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The first tranche.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_TsuEbisuMember" xlink:label="sblk_TsuEbisuMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_TsuEbisuMember" xlink:to="sblk_TsuEbisuMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_TsuEbisuMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Tsu Ebisu.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_UnrealizedGainLossOnBunkerSwaps" xlink:to="sblk_UnrealizedGainLossOnBunkerSwaps_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_UnrealizedGainLossOnBunkerSwaps_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The net change in the difference between the fair value, of bunker swaps, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_UnrealizedGainLossOnForwardFreightAgreements" xlink:to="sblk_UnrealizedGainLossOnForwardFreightAgreements_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_UnrealizedGainLossOnForwardFreightAgreements_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The net change in the difference between the fair value, of forward freight agreements, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_UpgradingExpense" xlink:label="sblk_UpgradingExpense" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_UpgradingExpense" xlink:to="sblk_UpgradingExpense_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_UpgradingExpense_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The upgrading expenses incurred during the period.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselAcquisitionCommissionPercentage" xlink:label="sblk_VesselAcquisitionCommissionPercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselAcquisitionCommissionPercentage" xlink:to="sblk_VesselAcquisitionCommissionPercentage_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselAcquisitionCommissionPercentage_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Commission paid to an entity related to negotiations made, with a shipyard, regarding a vessel acquisition.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselAcquisitionContractPrice" xlink:label="sblk_VesselAcquisitionContractPrice" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselAcquisitionContractPrice" xlink:to="sblk_VesselAcquisitionContractPrice_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselAcquisitionContractPrice_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel shipbuilding or purchase price in aggregate, as stated in the contract.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselCapacity" xlink:to="sblk_VesselCapacity_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselCapacity_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel's capacity in deadweight tonnage.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselGross" xlink:to="sblk_VesselGross_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselGross_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Gross amount of vessel acquired.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselNet" xlink:label="sblk_VesselNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselNet" xlink:to="sblk_VesselNet_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselNet_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The carrying amount of the vessel.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselOperatingExpensesTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure for Vessel Operating expenses (crew wages and related costs, insurances, repairs, spares and maintenance, consumable stores, tonnage taxes, miscellaneous).</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselRedeliveryDate" xlink:label="sblk_VesselRedeliveryDate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselRedeliveryDate" xlink:to="sblk_VesselRedeliveryDate_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselRedeliveryDate_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The date the vessel was redelivered from the charterer.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsAcquired" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsAcquired_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsAcquired_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels acquired.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsAndAdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionNet" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsAndAdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsAndAdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionNet" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsAndAdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionNet_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsAndAdvancesForVesselsUnderConstructionNet_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Agreegate amount after accumulated depreciation of operating vessels and advances for newbuilding vessels under construction.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsAndOtherFixedAssetsNet_doc" xml:lang="en-US">This element represents vessels and other fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsDelivered" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsDelivered_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsDelivered_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels delivered to their purchasers.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsHeldForSalePolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsHeldForSalePolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsHeldForSalePolicyTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy for vessels held for sale.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsInOperationsMember" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsInOperationsMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsInOperationsMember" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsInOperationsMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsInOperationsMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels in operation.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsNet" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsNet" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsNet" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsNet_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsNet_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel cost net of accumulated depreciation.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsOwned" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsOwned_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsOwned_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels owned by the Company.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsSalvageValuePerLightWeightTon" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsSalvageValuePerLightWeightTon_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsSalvageValuePerLightWeightTon_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The estimated vessels' salvage value per lightweight ton.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsSold" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsSold_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsSold_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels sold.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsSubsequentlyRecognizedAsHeldForSale" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsSubsequentlyRecognizedAsHeldForSale" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsSubsequentlyRecognizedAsHeldForSale" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsSubsequentlyRecognizedAsHeldForSale_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsSubsequentlyRecognizedAsHeldForSale_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The carrying value of the Company's vessels, which did not meet the criteria as held for sale as of the balance sheet date, but met these criteria after the balance sheet date and before the issuance of the Company's financial statements.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselsUnderConstructionMember" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsUnderConstructionMember" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselsUnderConstructionMember" xlink:to="sblk_VesselsUnderConstructionMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselsUnderConstructionMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels under construction.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VesselType" xlink:label="sblk_VesselType" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselType" xlink:to="sblk_VesselType_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselType_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The type of vessel.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VesselYearBuilt" xlink:to="sblk_VesselYearBuilt_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VesselYearBuilt_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The year that the vessel was built.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_VoyageCharterRevenuePercentage" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageCharterRevenuePercentage" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageCharterRevenuePercentage" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageCharterRevenuePercentage_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageCharterRevenuePercentage_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of total revenue earned from voyage charters provided under the terms of a contract, calculated and represented as a percentage over the total revenues of the company.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageExpenses" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageExpenses_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageExpenses_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Costs relating to the voyages performed by the vessels and may include port, canal, bunker expenses, commissions and other.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageExpensesTableTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure for Voyage expenses (Port charges, bunkers, commissions charged by third parties, commissions charged by related parties).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageRevenues" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageRevenues_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageRevenues_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Revenues arising from services provided to charterers according to the terms and conditions included in charter agreements. Voyage revenues may include the amortization of above/below market acquired time charter.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_VoyageVesselOperatingExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="sblk_VoyageVesselOperatingExpensesTextBlock_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_VoyageVesselOperatingExpensesTextBlock_doc" xml:lang="en-US">This entire disclosure for Voyage expenses (Port charges, bunkers, commissions charged by third parties, commissions charged by related parties) and Vessel Operating expenses (crew wages and related costs, insurances, repairs, spares and maintenance, consumable stores, tonnage taxes, miscellaneous).</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_WolverineMember" xlink:to="sblk_WolverineMember_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_WolverineMember_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The vessel Wolverine.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_WriteOffOfUnamortizedTimeCharterTerminationDeferredRevenue" xlink:label="sblk_WriteOffOfUnamortizedTimeCharterTerminationDeferredRevenue" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_WriteOffOfUnamortizedTimeCharterTerminationDeferredRevenue" xlink:to="sblk_WriteOffOfUnamortizedTimeCharterTerminationDeferredRevenue_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_WriteOffOfUnamortizedTimeCharterTerminationDeferredRevenue_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The write off of unamortized time charter termination deferred revenue.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfVesselsOwned" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfVesselsOwned_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfVesselsOwned_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels owned by the Company.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PaymentsInAdvanceToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsInAdvanceToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PaymentsInAdvanceToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="sblk_PaymentsInAdvanceToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsInAdvanceToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to prepay for construction of self-constructed assets.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage" xlink:to="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPaymentPercentage_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of the required periodic payments of both interest and principal expressed as percentage of the line of credit.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RealizedGainLossOnBunkerSwaps" xlink:to="sblk_RealizedGainLossOnBunkerSwaps_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RealizedGainLossOnBunkerSwaps_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The realized gain / (loss) of bunker swaps agreements, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia" xlink:to="sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RefundOfFinancingPremia_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The cash inflow from the refund of financing premia.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels" xlink:to="sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_StockIssuedValueIssuedForVessels_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Value of stock issued in lieu of cash for the acquisition of three newbuilding Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, from Oceanbulk Container Carriers LLC contributed to the entity.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses" xlink:to="sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PaymentsOfOfferingExpenses_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The cash outflow for secondary offering expenses.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfOrdersCoveredThroughCurrencyHedging" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfOrdersCoveredThroughCurrencyHedging_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfOrdersCoveredThroughCurrencyHedging_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of coverage through foreign currency hedging.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_CharterHireDailyRate" xlink:label="sblk_CharterHireDailyRate" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_CharterHireDailyRate" xlink:to="sblk_CharterHireDailyRate_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_CharterHireDailyRate_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount charged as daily charter hire.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_DerivativeOptionStrikePrice" xlink:to="sblk_DerivativeOptionStrikePrice_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_DerivativeOptionStrikePrice_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The strike price on the price risk option contract, such as a put option or a call option.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfCostExpectedToCover_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of cost expected to be covered through secured debt financing.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfInstallations" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfInstallations_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfInstallations_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of systems installations during which riding teams are being deployed to carry out the retrofitting works onboard the vessels while at sea.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PercentageOfReduction" xlink:to="sblk_PercentageOfReduction_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PercentageOfReduction_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of reduction for the off time resulting from systems installation to the fleet.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ExpensesForSecondaryOffering" xlink:to="sblk_ExpensesForSecondaryOffering_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ExpensesForSecondaryOffering_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Specific incremental costs directly attributable to a proposed or actual secondary offering of securities.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RestrictedCashCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:label="sblk_RestrictedCashCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RestrictedCashCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:to="sblk_RestrictedCashCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RestrictedCashCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of restricted cash current aggregated with cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows as per accounting guidance.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_RestrictedCashNonCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:label="sblk_RestrictedCashNonCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RestrictedCashNonCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:to="sblk_RestrictedCashNonCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RestrictedCashNonCurrentAggregatedWithCashAndCashEquivalents_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of restricted cash noncurrent aggregated with cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows as per accounting guidance.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription" xlink:to="sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_RevenueRecognitionMethodDescription_doc" xml:lang="en-US">A description of the revenue recognition method.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_ConsultancyFees" xlink:to="sblk_ConsultancyFees_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_ConsultancyFees_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The fees related to receiving management consultancy services during the reporting period.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges" xlink:to="sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_OtherBankAndFinanceCharges_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Other bank and financial services costs incurred during the reporting period.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_NumberOfOperatingVessels" xlink:to="sblk_NumberOfOperatingVessels_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_NumberOfOperatingVessels_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The number of operating vessels acquired by the Company.</link:label>
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:to="sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_SaleLeasebackTransactionRemainingBorrowingCapacity_doc" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the transaction involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller.</link:label>
      <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="sblk-20181231.xsd#sblk_PreDeliveryExpenses" xlink:label="sblk_PreDeliveryExpenses" />
      <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="sblk_PreDeliveryExpenses" xlink:to="sblk_PreDeliveryExpenses_doc" xlink:type="arc" />
      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:label="sblk_PreDeliveryExpenses_doc" xml:lang="en-US">The pre-delivery and pre-joining expenses incurred during the period.</link:label>
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      <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="sblk_TrancheAMember_2_lbl" xml:lang="en-US">TrancheAMember</link:label>
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