Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for M/V G. P. Zafirakis with Classic Maritime

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Classic Maritime Inc., for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v G. P. Zafirakis. The gross charter rate is US$38,000 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum October 1, 2027 up to maximum December 15, 2027. The charter is expected to commence on October 10, 2026. The m/v G. P. Zafirakis is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, at a gross charter rate of US$26,800 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 8, 2026

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v DSI Polaris with Dai An Ocean Shipping

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Dai An Ocean Shipping Company Limited, for one of its Ultramax dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Polaris. The gross charter rate is US$18,000 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum May 1, 2028 up to maximum June 30, 2028. The charter is expected to commence on September 25, 2026. The m/v DSI Polaris is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Cargill Ocean Transportation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd, at a gross charter rate of US$12,250 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 21, 2026

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Astarte With Aquavita

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International S.A., for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Astarte. The gross charter rate is US$17,000 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum September 1, 2027 up to maximum November 15, 2027. The charter is expected to commence on September 20, 2026. The m/v Astarte is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Propel Shipping Pte. Ltd., at a gross charter rate of US$12,500 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 16, 2026

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Direct Continuation of Time Charter Contract for m/v Leto With Cargill

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has extended the time charter contract with Cargill International SA, Geneva, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Leto. The gross charter rate is US$18,000 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum September 1, 2027 up to maximum October 31, 2027. The new charter period is expected to commence on September 10, 2026. The m/v Leto is currently chartered, as previously announced, at a gross charter rate of US$12,750 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 24, 2026

Diana Shipping: Genco Clarity, But Earnings Not So Much (Downgrade)

Diana Shipping Inc. is downgraded to Hold as forward earnings visibility remains unclear despite a strong YTD rally. DSX's Q2 revenue missed by $9 million, but technical momentum is robust with shares doubling since April 2025. Termination of the Genco acquisition is viewed positively, preserving balance sheet strength and focus on the core fleet.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

Diana Shipping: Genco Shares For Free (Rating Upgrade)

Diana Shipping is upgraded from Hold to Buy with a $3.00 fair value after ending its Genco acquisition pursuit. DSX's repricing fleet is now the investment focus, with 2027 potential revenues at $267.9 million and strong charter renewals. The Genco stake remains, valued at $165 million, providing dividend income and now priced at zero by the market.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

Diana Shipping Inc. Withdraws Offer to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading Following Genco Board's Outrageous Demands

Following Nine Months of Avoiding Engagement, Genco Board Demands Consideration Valued at Approximately $36.91 Per Share — a 57% Premium to Genco's Undisturbed Share Price at the Time of Diana's Last Offer

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 14, 2026

Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading

The decision ends a nearly year-long takeover battle between the two shipping companies.

WSJ • Aug 14, 2026

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Florida with NYK

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Florida. The gross charter rate is US$30,500 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties, for a period of minimum thirty-two (32) months up to maximum thirty-five and a half (35.5) months. The charter is expected to commence during the second quarter of 2027. The m/v Florida is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Bunge S.A., Geneva, at a gross charter rate of US$25,900 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 7, 2026

Diana Shipping Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Diana Shipping NYSE: DSX reported higher second-quarter revenue, earnings and adjusted EBITDA as improved charter rates, lower interest expense and gains on equity securities supported profitability.

MarketBeat • Jul 31, 2026