Exhibit 23.9

CONSENT OF PROSPECTIVE DIRECTOR

The undersigned, acting in accordance with Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, hereby consents to being named as a prospective director of Crude Carriers in the Registration Statement on Form F-1 of Crude Carriers Corp., the prospectus included therein, and any amendments thereto.

Dated as of February 25, 2010

/s/ Richard Sages

Richard Sages