Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) charters Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel m/v Maia

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Diana Shipping Inc. reports 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 Maia. A time charter is an agreement where a vessel is hired out for a set period, with the owner providing the ship and crew while the charterer uses the vessel for its own cargoes.

The company also states that the information in this report is incorporated by reference into its existing shelf registration statements on Form F-3, which may be used for future securities offerings. No financial terms of the charter, such as rate or duration, are disclosed in this excerpt.

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 January 2026

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 January 8, 2026, 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 Maia.

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: January 8, 2026	By:	/s/ Anastasios Margaronis
		Anastasios Margaronis
		President

FAQ

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

Diana Shipping Inc. announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with Paralos Shipping Pte. Ltd. for its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel m/v Maia.

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, the m/v Maia.

Who is the counterparty to Diana Shipping Inc. in the new charter for m/v Maia?

The counterparty is Paralos Shipping Pte. Ltd., which has entered into a time charter contract for the m/v Maia.

How does this Form 6-K relate to Diana Shipping Inc.'s existing registration statements?

The company states that the information in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into its Form F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693).

Does the Form 6-K disclose the charter rate or duration for the m/v Maia contract?

In this excerpt, the Form 6-K identifies the existence of the time charter for m/v Maia but does not disclose specific financial terms such as rate or duration.

What type of SEC filer is Diana Shipping Inc. in this report?

Diana Shipping Inc. indicates that it files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F as a foreign private issuer.