Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) adds Glencore Freight time charter for Capesize vessel

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. filed a report announcing that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has entered into a new time charter contract with Glencore Freight Pte. Ltd. for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v P. S. Palios. A time charter means the vessel is hired out for a period while Diana Shipping continues to operate it, which can support more stable fleet employment.

The company also states that the information in this report will be incorporated by reference into its existing universal shelf registration statements on Form F-3, which can be used for future securities offerings.

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of December 2025

Commission File Number: 001-32458

DIANA SHIPPING INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Pendelis 16, 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated December 5, 2025, of Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), announcing that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Glencore Freight Pte. Ltd., for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v P. S. Palios.

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company's registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693) that were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on September 16, 2022, and September 9, 2024, respectively.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	DIANA SHIPPING INC.
	(registrant)
Dated: December 5, 2025	By:	/s/ Anastasios Margaronis
		Anastasios Margaronis
		President

FAQ

What did Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) announce in this Form 6-K?

Diana Shipping Inc. announced that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Glencore Freight Pte. Ltd. for its Capesize dry bulk vessel m/v P. S. Palios.

Which vessel of Diana Shipping (DSX) is covered by the new time charter?

The new time charter involves one of Diana Shipping’s Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v P. S. Palios.

Who is the counterparty to Diana Shipping’s new time charter?

The counterparty to the new time charter is Glencore Freight Pte. Ltd..

How is this Form 6-K used in relation to Diana Shipping’s registration statements?

The information in this report is incorporated by reference into Diana Shipping’s existing Form F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693).

Does the Form 6-K indicate that the time charter is executed through a subsidiary of Diana Shipping?

Yes. The report states that the contract was entered into through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary of Diana Shipping Inc.

What type of reporting form does Diana Shipping use for this update?

Diana Shipping uses a Form 6-K, which is a report of a foreign private issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.