Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) signs time charter for m/v Myrsini

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. filed a report as a foreign private issuer to share an update on its fleet employment. The company announced that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a new time charter contract with Paralos Shipping Pte. Ltd. for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Myrsini. A time charter typically means the vessel is hired out for a period, with the charterer paying for its use while the owner operates the ship. The details of this contract are contained in an attached press release. The company also states that the information in this report is incorporated by reference into its existing shelf registration statements on Form F-3.

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 19, 2025, of Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), announcing that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Paralos Shipping Pte. Ltd., for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Myrsini.

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 19, 2025	By:	/s/ Anastasios Margaronis
		Anastasios Margaronis
		President

FAQ

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

Diana Shipping Inc. disclosed that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Paralos Shipping Pte. Ltd. for its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel m/v Myrsini, as described in an attached press release.

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

The new time charter contract involves one of Diana Shipping Inc.'s Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, specifically the m/v Myrsini.

Who is the counterparty to Diana Shipping Inc. in the new time charter?

The time charter contract is with Paralos Shipping Pte. Ltd., which has agreed to charter the Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel m/v Myrsini.

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

The information in this report is incorporated by reference into Diana Shipping Inc.'s registration statements on Form F-3 with file numbers 333-266999 and 333-280693.

Does the Form 6-K specify the commercial terms of the time charter for m/v Myrsini?

The filing states that a time charter contract has been entered into for m/v Myrsini and refers to an attached press release for details, but the specific commercial terms are not described in the provided text.

What type of SEC reporting status does Diana Shipping Inc. use for its annual reports?

Diana Shipping Inc. indicates that it files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F, not Form 40-F.