[6-K] DIANA SHIPPING INC. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. reported that, through a separate wholly owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with SwissMarine Pte. Ltd., Singapore for its Capesize dry bulk vessel, the m/v New Orleans. The company also stated that this information is incorporated by reference into its effective Form F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693).

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 October 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 October 15, 2025, of Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), announcing that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with SwissMarine Pte. Ltd., Singapore, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v New Orleans.

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: October 15, 2025	By:	/s/ Anastasios Margaronis
		Anastasios Margaronis
		President

FAQ

What did DSX announce in this Form 6-K?

DSX announced a time charter contract for its Capesize vessel, the m/v New Orleans, with SwissMarine Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

Which vessel is covered by the new charter for DSX?

The charter covers the Capesize dry bulk vessel m/v New Orleans.

Who is the counterparty to DSX’s new time charter?

The counterparty is SwissMarine Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

Through what structure did DSX enter the charter?

The charter was entered into by a separate wholly owned subsidiary of DSX.

Does this update relate to DSX’s registration statements?

Yes. The information is incorporated by reference into DSX’s effective Form F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693).

What form did DSX use to disclose the charter?

DSX used a Form 6-K to disclose the charter agreement.