PSHG: Second Newbuild Delivered — M/T P. Tokyo Added to Fleet

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Performance Shipping Inc. announced the naming and delivery of M/T P. Tokyo, described as the second vessel in its newbuilding program. The notice also references a press release dated September 2, 2025 and states that the report incorporates certain information by reference into the company’s Form F-3 registration statements. This filing is a short operational update confirming an added vessel to the company’s fleet as part of its planned newbuilds.

Positive

• Delivery of M/T P. Tokyo increases the company's fleet as the second ship from its newbuilding program
• Operational progress on the newbuilding program reduces future build risk by moving vessels to delivery

Negative

• None.

Insights

Shipping Industry Analyst

Newbuilding delivery confirms fleet expansion and capacity addition.

The delivery and naming of M/T P. Tokyo marks the second unit completed under the stated newbuilding program, which increases available tonnage under the company’s control. Adding a delivered vessel typically allows the company to place the ship into employment, contributing to revenue once a charter is secured.

Dependencies include timing of chartering and prevailing freight rates; until the vessel is employed, revenue impact is not specified. Monitor near-term disclosures for charter details, employment status, and any incremental financing or operating costs associated with the newbuilding.

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 September 2025

Commission File Number: 001-35025

PERFORMANCE SHIPPING INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

373 Syngrou Avenue

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 ☒ 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 copy of the press release of Performance Shipping Inc. (the “Company”) dated September 2, 2025, titled “Performance Shipping Inc. Announces Naming and Delivery of M/T P. Tokyo, the Second Vessel in its Newbuilding Program.”

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K, excluding the statement in Exhibit 99.1 attributed to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-197740), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) with an effective date of August 13, 2014, the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-266946), filed with the SEC with an effective date of August 29, 2022, and the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-271398), filed with the SEC with an effective date of May 4, 2023.

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.

	PERFORMANCE SHIPPING INC.
	(Registrant)
Dated: September 2, 2025	/s/ Andreas Michalopoulos
	By: Andreas Michalopoulos
	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG) announce in this 6-K?

The company announced the naming and delivery of M/T P. Tokyo, the second vessel in its newbuilding program.

Does the filing state the vessel is in service or chartered?

No. The filing confirms naming and delivery only and does not disclose employment or charter details.

How many newbuilds has Performance Shipping completed so far?

The filing states this is the second vessel delivered under the newbuilding program.

Is there financial information or earnings impact included in the filing?

No. The filing is a short operational notice and contains no financial or earnings data.

Where can I find the full press release mentioned?

The filing references Exhibit 99.1, which is a copy of the press release titled 'Naming and Delivery of M/T P. Tokyo'.