[6-K] Diana Shipping, Inc. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. filed a Form 6-K reporting a press release dated August 13, 2025 that discloses the company, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a time charter with Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG for one of its Post-Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Polymnia. The filing states this information is incorporated by reference into the registrant's Form F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693) that became effective on September 16, 2022 and September 9, 2024. The press release text included in Exhibit 99.1 was the sole substantive disclosure in this Form 6-K; no charter terms, duration, or financial amounts are provided in the filing.

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 August 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 August 13, 2025, of Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), announcing that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG, for one of its Post-Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Polymnia.

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: August 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Anastasios Margaronis
		Anastasios Margaronis
		President

FAQ

What did Diana Shipping (DSX) report in the August 13, 2025 Form 6-K?

The company reported it entered into a time charter through a wholly-owned subsidiary with Oldendorff Carriers for the Post-Panamax vessel m/v Polymnia.

Does the Form 6-K provide the charter rate or duration for the m/v Polymnia?

No. The filing discloses the existence of the time charter but does not include any charter rate, duration, or financial terms.

When was the press release that disclosed the charter dated?

The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is dated August 13, 2025.

Who is the counterparty to the charter disclosed by Diana Shipping (DSX)?

The counterparty named in the filing is Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG.

Is this Form 6-K incorporated into Diana Shipping's registration statements?

Yes. The filing states the information is incorporated by reference into the company's Form F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693).