Diana (ship)

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Sale of a Capesize Dry Bulk Vessel, the m/v Boston

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 9, 2023
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Upon completion of the aforementioned sale, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet will consist of 40 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 9 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 7 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).

Key Points: 
  • Upon completion of the aforementioned sale, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet will consist of 40 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 9 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 7 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).
  • As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the Company’s fleet, including the m/v Boston, is approximately 4.7 million dwt with a weighted average age of 10.51 years.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com .
  • Information contained on the Company’s website does not constitute a part of this press release.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Order of Two 81,200 Dwt Methanol Dual Fuel New-Building Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Vessels

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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The vessels are expected to be delivered to the Company by the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The vessels are expected to be delivered to the Company by the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028, respectively.
  • The transaction remains subject to the execution of definitive documentation and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
  • This investment underscores our dedication to sustainable shipping and positions us to meet the evolving demands of our industry while reducing our carbon footprint.”
    Excluding the aforementioned vessels, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet currently consists of 41 dry bulk vessels: 4 Newcastlemax, 10 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 7 Panamax and 9 Ultramax.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com .

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Acquisition of an Ultramax Dry Bulk Vessel

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 14, 2023 (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 it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire from an unaffiliated third party the m/v Nord Potomac, a 2016 built Ultramax dry bulk vessel of 63,379 dwt, for a purchase price of US$27.9 million.

Key Points: 
  • ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 14, 2023 (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 it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire from an unaffiliated third party the m/v Nord Potomac, a 2016 built Ultramax dry bulk vessel of 63,379 dwt, for a purchase price of US$27.9 million.
  • The Company anticipates to take delivery of the vessel by the beginning of April 2023.
  • Excluding the newly acquired vessel, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet currently consists of 41 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 10 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax and 7 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com .

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Sale of a Panamax Dry Bulk Vessel, the m/v Melia

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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The m/v Melia is a 2005-built Panamax dry bulk vessel with a carrying capacity of 76,225 dwt.

Key Points: 
  • The m/v Melia is a 2005-built Panamax dry bulk vessel with a carrying capacity of 76,225 dwt.
  • The sale of the m/v Melia to OceanPal Inc. was approved by a committee of independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Upon completion of the previously announced sale of m/v Aliki and the aforementioned sale, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet will consist of 41 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 10 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 7 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com .

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Direct Continuation of Time Charter Contract for m/v Atalandi and a New Time Charter Contract for m/v Leto

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The new charter period is expected to commence on February 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The new charter period is expected to commence on February 15, 2023.
  • The “Atalandi” is a 77,529 dwt Ice Class Panamax dry bulk vessel built in 2014.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com.
  • Information contained on the Company’s website does not constitute a part of this press release.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Sale of a Capesize Dry Bulk Vessel, the m/v Aliki

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Upon completion of the aforementioned sale and the expected delivery of 1 Ultramax dry bulk vessel, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet will consist of 42 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 10 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 8 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).

Key Points: 
  • Upon completion of the aforementioned sale and the expected delivery of 1 Ultramax dry bulk vessel, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet will consist of 42 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 10 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 8 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).
  • As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the Company’s fleet, excluding the 1 Ultramax dry bulk vessel not yet delivered and including the m/v Aliki, is approximately 4.9 million dwt with a weighted average age of 10.28 years.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com .
  • Information contained on the Company’s website does not constitute a part of this press release.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Signing of a Term Loan Facility With Nordea Bank

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 3, 2022
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The purpose of the senior secured term loan facility is the partial financing of the nine modern ultramax dry bulk vessels, of which the Company expects to take delivery during the fourth quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of the senior secured term loan facility is the partial financing of the nine modern ultramax dry bulk vessels, of which the Company expects to take delivery during the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Companys website, www.dianashippinginc.com.
  • Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels.
  • The words believe, anticipate, intends, estimate, forecast, project, plan, potential, may, should, expect, pending and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Completion of Sale and Leaseback Transactions of m/v New Orleans and m/v Santa Barbara

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 12, 2022
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The charters of m/v New Orleans and m/v Santa Barbara commenced on September 8, 2022 and September 12, 2022, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The charters of m/v New Orleans and m/v Santa Barbara commenced on September 8, 2022 and September 12, 2022, respectively.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Companys website, www.dianashippinginc.com.
  • Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels.
  • The words believe, anticipate, intends, estimate, forecast, project, plan, potential, may, should, expect, pending and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Sale and Leaseback of m/v New Orleans and m/v Santa Barbara

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Upon completion of the previously announced sale of the m/v Baltimore and the acquisition of the nine dry bulk vessels, Diana Shipping Inc.s fleet will consist of 43 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 11 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 8 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).

Key Points: 
  • Upon completion of the previously announced sale of the m/v Baltimore and the acquisition of the nine dry bulk vessels, Diana Shipping Inc.s fleet will consist of 43 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 11 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 8 Panamax and 9 Ultramax).
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Companys website, www.dianashippinginc.com.
  • Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels.
  • The words believe, anticipate, intends, estimate, forecast, project, plan, potential, may, should, expect, pending and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contracts for m/v Aliki with Koch and m/v Leonidas P. C. with Cargill

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 10, 2022
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The m/v Aliki is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Solebay Shipping Cape Company Limited, Hong Kong, at a gross charter rate of US$20,500 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties.

Key Points: 
  • The m/v Aliki is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Solebay Shipping Cape Company Limited, Hong Kong, at a gross charter rate of US$20,500 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties.
  • The Aliki is a 180,235 dwt Capesize dry bulk vessel built in 2005.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Companys website, www.dianashippinginc.com.
  • Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of dry bulk vessels.