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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) filed a Form 6-K announcing that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Santa Barbara.

The report states that its contents are incorporated by reference into the Company’s 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 10, 2025, of Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company"), announcing that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Santa Barbara.

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 10, 2025	By:	/s/ Anastasios Margaronis
		Anastasios Margaronis
		President

FAQ

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

The Company announced a time charter contract for its Capesize vessel m/v Santa Barbara with Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S, via a wholly owned subsidiary.

Which vessel is covered by the new charter for DSX?

The Capesize dry bulk vessel m/v Santa Barbara.

Who is the counterparty to the charter with Diana Shipping?

The counterparty is Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S.

How does this 6-K relate to Diana Shipping’s shelf registrations?

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

When did the referenced F-3 registration statements become effective?

They became effective on September 16, 2022, and September 9, 2024.

Through what entity did DSX enter the charter?

Through a separate wholly owned subsidiary of Diana Shipping Inc.