Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) signs time charter for Ultramax DSI Altair

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. reports that, through a separate wholly owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Bunge SA, Geneva for one of its Ultramax dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Altair. This means the vessel will be employed under a fixed contract rather than in the spot market for the duration of the charter.

The company also states that the information in this report is incorporated by reference into its existing shelf registration statements on Form F-3, which became effective on September 16, 2022 and September 9, 2024. This allows the charter-related information to be used in connection with future securities offerings under those registration statements.

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 January 2026

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 January 12, 2026, of Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), announcing that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Bunge SA, Geneva, for one of its Ultramax dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Altair.

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: January 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Margarita Veniou
		Margarita Veniou
		Secretary

FAQ

What did Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) announce in this report?

Diana Shipping Inc. announced that, through a separate wholly owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Bunge SA, Geneva for its Ultramax dry bulk vessel m/v DSI Altair.

Which vessel of Diana Shipping Inc. is covered by the new charter?

The time charter contract involves one of Diana Shipping Inc.'s Ultramax dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Altair.

Who is the charterer under Diana Shipping Inc.'s new time charter?

The charterer is Bunge SA, Geneva, which has entered into a time charter contract with a separate wholly owned subsidiary of Diana Shipping Inc.

How is this charter information used in relation to Diana Shipping Inc.'s securities offerings?

The information in this report is incorporated by reference into Diana Shipping Inc.'s effective shelf registration statements on Form F-3, allowing it to be used in connection with future securities offerings under those statements.

Which Diana Shipping Inc. Form F-3 registration statements incorporate this information?

The information is incorporated by reference into the Form F-3 registration statements with File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693, which became effective on September 16, 2022 and September 9, 2024, respectively.

Does the report indicate how Diana Shipping Inc. structures the charter contract?

Yes. The report notes that the charter contract was entered into through a separate wholly owned subsidiary of Diana Shipping Inc., rather than directly by the parent company.