Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Florida with NYK
Rhea-AI Summary
Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) has entered into a new time charter contract, via a wholly owned subsidiary, with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) for its 182,063 dwt Capesize vessel m/v Florida. The gross charter rate is US$30,500 per day, less a 5% commission to third parties, for a period of minimum 32 months and up to 35.5 months, expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027.
The m/v Florida is currently on charter to Bunge S.A. at US$25,900 per day, less 5% commission. According to the company, the new employment is anticipated to generate about US$29.28 million of gross revenue over the minimum scheduled period. Diana Shipping’s fleet consists of 36 dry bulk vessels with approximately 4.1 million dwt combined carrying capacity and a weighted average age of 12.70 years, excluding two Kamsarmax newbuildings expected by 2027–2028.
Positive
- m/v Florida charter rate set at US$30,500/day vs. US$25,900/day currently
- New time charter minimum term of 32 months, up to 35.5 months
- Florida employment expected to generate US$29.28 million gross revenue over minimum period
- Diana Shipping fleet totals 36 vessels with about 4.1 million dwt capacity
Negative
- None.
Market Reaction – DSX
Following this news, DSX has declined 2.99%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. The stock is currently trading at $2.44.
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30 | 2Q26 earnings report | Positive | +7.5% | Higher quarterly earnings, revenues, utilization, and declared cash dividend |
| Jul 28 | Strategic shareholder communication | Negative | -1.4% | Company urged Genco's board to act before further fleet-value erosion |
| Jul 27 | Newcastlemax charter contract | Positive | -2.2% | Philadelphia secured a higher-rate charter with Classic Maritime |
| Jul 27 | Strategic shareholder communication | Negative | -2.2% | Company urged Genco to stop misleading investors and negotiate |
| Jul 23 | Panamax charter extension | Positive | +0.9% | Atalandi received an extended charter at a higher daily rate |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive announcements generally aligned with gains, except the Philadelphia charter announcement, which preceded a decline.
Key Terms
time charter technical
capesize technical
methanol dual fuel technical
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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
The “Florida” is a 182,063 dwt Capesize dry bulk vessel built in 2022.
The employment of “Florida” is anticipated to generate a total of approximately US
Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet currently consists of 36 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 8 Capesize, 4 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 5 Panamax and 9 Ultramax). The Company also expects to take delivery of two methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels by the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028, respectively. As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the Company’s fleet, excluding the two vessels not yet delivered, is approximately 4.1 million dwt, with a weighted average age of 12.70 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 part of this press release.
About the Company
Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. The Company’s vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-term time charters and transport a range of dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.
The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, Company management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, tariff policies and other trade restrictions, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, including risks associated with the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, including the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Corporate Contact:
Margarita Veniou
Chief Corporate Development, Governance &
Communications Officer and Secretary
Telephone: + 30-210-9470-100
Email: mveniou@dianashippinginc.com
Website: www.dianashippinginc.com
X: @Dianaship
Investor Relations/Media Contact:
Nicolas Bornozis / Daniela Guerrero
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540
New York, N.Y. 10169
Tel.: (212) 661-7566
Email: diana@capitallink.com
