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Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) is a global shipping company in the deep sea freight transportation industry, specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. Its vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-term time charters and transport dry bulk cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes. This news page focuses on company announcements and regulatory disclosures that relate to these activities.
Visitors to this DSX news section can review press releases on new and renewed time charter contracts for specific vessels across Diana Shipping’s Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post-Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax and Ultramax fleet. The company regularly reports charter rates, charter durations, counterparties and anticipated gross revenues for these contracts, providing insight into fleet employment and utilization.
The news feed also includes fleet and asset updates, such as Memoranda of Agreement for vessel sales and changes to previously announced sale transactions. In addition, Diana Shipping publishes financial results for defined reporting periods, including time charter revenues, net income, fleet data and non-GAAP metrics such as time charter equivalent (TCE) rates and daily vessel operating expenses.
Another category of DSX news involves corporate and strategic developments, for example proposals to acquire remaining shares of another dry bulk shipping company and related communications, as well as announcements about officer resignations and appointments approved by the Board of Directors. Investors and analysts who follow the dry bulk shipping market can use this page to monitor Diana Shipping’s chartering activity, fleet composition, financial performance communications and corporate actions over time.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has announced an extension of its time charter contract with SwissMarine Pte Ltd. for the m/v Alcmene, a Post-Panamax dry bulk vessel, at a rate of US$13,000 per day. The charter period will last from December 27, 2022, to between January 10 and March 25, 2024. This is expected to generate approximately US$4.86 million in gross revenue. Currently, the company's fleet consists of 41 dry bulk vessels, with 2 Ultramax vessels expected to be delivered in Q4 2022, bringing their total carrying capacity to around 4.8 million dwt.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) announced the release of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for the year ended December 31, 2021. The report outlines the Company's environmental and social commitments and governance policies. Diana Shipping specializes in owning and chartering dry bulk vessels for transporting various commodities like iron ore and coal globally. The ESG Report is accessible on the Company's website, highlighting its dedication to ESG principles within the shipping industry.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has announced a sale and leaseback agreement for the Ultramax dry bulk vessel, m/v DSI Andromeda, generating approximately US$29.85 million. The company will bareboat charter-in the vessel for ten years with purchase options available after three years. Additionally, Diana Shipping secured a time charter contract for the m/v DSI Pegasus at a gross rate of US$14,000 per day, expected to yield approximately US$8.09 million in gross revenue. The fleet comprises 41 dry bulk vessels with a combined capacity of about 4.8 million dwt.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has taken delivery of the m/v DSI Pegasus, a 2015-built Ultramax dry bulk vessel with a deadweight tonnage of 60,508. This acquisition is part of a larger agreement made in August 2022, in which Diana Shipping plans to purchase nine modern Ultramax vessels. Following the delivery, the company’s fleet expands to 41 vessels with a carrying capacity of approximately 4.8 million dwt, and a weighted average age of 10.18 years. Two additional Ultramax vessels are expected to be delivered in Q4 2022.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has announced time charter contracts for two of its dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Aquila and the m/v Houston. The DSI Aquila will operate at a gross rate of $13,300 per day, while the Houston will also earn $13,000 per day, both contracts running until 2023 and 2024, respectively. The anticipated gross revenue from these contracts is approximately $11.44 million. Diana Shipping's fleet currently includes 40 dry bulk vessels and is set to receive three additional Ultramax vessels in Q4 2022.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) reported substantial growth in Q3 2022, with net income surging to $31.7 million, up from $14.7 million in Q3 2021. Net income attributed to common stockholders reached $30.3 million, leading to earnings per share of $0.39 basic. Time charter revenues also increased to $73.8 million from $57.3 million, driven by higher charter rates, despite a smaller fleet and increased off-hire days. For the nine months ended September 30, net income was $93.4 million, compared to $16.3 million in 2021. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.175 per share.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has signed a time charter contract with Western Bulk Carriers AS for the Ultramax dry bulk vessel, the m/v DSI Andromeda. The agreement is set at a gross charter rate of US$14,250 per day, with a minimum duration until October 16, 2023 and a maximum until December 16, 2023. This venture is expected to generate approximately US$4.70 million in gross revenue during this period. The DSI Andromeda, built in 2016, is part of Diana Shipping's fleet of 40 vessels, which includes various bulk carriers.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) announced the delivery of the m/v DSI Aquila, a 2015 built Ultramax dry bulk vessel, expanding its fleet to 40 vessels. This acquisition is part of a larger agreement to purchase nine Ultramax bulk vessels initiated in August 2022. The fleet's total carrying capacity, excluding three upcoming Ultramax vessels, is approximately 4.7 million dwt, with an average age of 10.16 years. The company also anticipates receiving three additional Ultramax vessels in Q4 2022.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has taken delivery of the m/v DSI Andromeda, a 2016-built Ultramax dry bulk vessel of 60,309 dwt, as part of its agreement to purchase nine vessels. The company also entered a time charter contract for the m/v DSI Polaris with ASL Bulk Marine Limited, set at a gross rate of $13,100 per day for 18-20 months, expected to yield approximately $7.07 million in gross revenue. Diana Shipping's fleet now consists of 39 vessels, with plans to add four more Ultramax vessels by the end of 2022, increasing their carrying capacity to approximately 4.7 million dwt.
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) announced the delivery of the m/v DSI Polaris, a 2018-built Ultramax dry bulk vessel, increasing its fleet to 38 vessels. This delivery is part of an agreement to acquire nine Ultramax dry bulk vessels entered in August 2022. The fleet now has a combined carrying capacity of about 4.6 million dwt and a weighted average age of 10.23 years. Diana Shipping expects to receive five more Ultramax vessels in Q4 2022, emphasizing its growth strategy in the dry bulk shipping sector.