DSX time charters Newcastlemax m/v Los Angeles to MOL Ocean Bulk

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) reported that, through a separate wholly owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with MOL Ocean Bulk Pte. Ltd. of Singapore for its Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel, the m/v Los Angeles. The update was released via a press release dated November 3, 2025.

The company also stated that this information is incorporated by reference into its effective shelf registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693), which became effective on September 16, 2022, and September 9, 2024, respectively.

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 November 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 November 3, 2025, of Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), announcing that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with MOL Ocean Bulk Pte. Ltd., Singapore, for one of its Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Los Angeles.

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: November 3, 2025	By:	/s/ Anastasios Margaronis
		Anastasios Margaronis
		President

FAQ

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

It entered into a time charter contract with MOL Ocean Bulk Pte. Ltd. for its Newcastlemax vessel, the m/v Los Angeles.

Which vessel is covered by the new charter for DSX?

The charter covers the Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel m/v Los Angeles.

Who is the charter counterparty for DSX?

The counterparty is MOL Ocean Bulk Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

How was the arrangement executed within DSX’s structure?

The contract was entered into by a separate wholly owned subsidiary of Diana Shipping Inc.

Is this information tied to DSX’s shelf registrations?

Yes. It is incorporated by reference into DSX’s Form F-3 registrations (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693).

When did DSX publish the related press release?

The press release is dated November 3, 2025.