Diana Shipping Charters Vessel to Bunge SA for $19.5K Daily
Ticker: DSX-WT · Form: 6-K · Filed: Sep 29, 2025 · CIK: 1318885
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Diana Shipping INC. (DSX-WT) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 1 min |
| Sentiment | bullish |
Sentiment: bullish
Topics: charter-contract, shipping, revenue
TL;DR
Diana Shipping inks 11-13 month charter for m/v DSI Aquila with Bunge SA at $19.5K/day.
AI Summary
Diana Shipping Inc. announced on September 29, 2025, that it has secured a time charter contract for its Ultramax dry bulk vessel, the m/v DSI Aquila, with Bunge SA, Geneva. This contract is for a period of 11 to 13 months, commencing on September 27, 2025. The daily charter rate is $19,500, less a 5% commission paid to third parties.
Why It Matters
This charter agreement provides Diana Shipping with a steady revenue stream for its vessel, m/v DSI Aquila, for over a year, contributing to its financial stability.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine operational update announcing a new charter contract, which is a standard business activity for shipping companies.
Key Numbers
- $19,500 — Daily Charter Rate (Revenue generated per day for the m/v DSI Aquila.)
- 11-13 months — Charter Duration (Length of the contract with Bunge SA.)
Key Players & Entities
- Diana Shipping Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Bunge SA, Geneva (company) — Charterer
- m/v DSI Aquila (company) — Vessel
- $19,500 (dollar_amount) — Daily charter rate
- September 29, 2025 (date) — Announcement date
- September 27, 2025 (date) — Charter commencement date
FAQ
What is the name of the vessel chartered?
The vessel chartered is the m/v DSI Aquila.
Who is the charterer of the m/v DSI Aquila?
The charterer is Bunge SA, Geneva.
What is the daily charter rate for the m/v DSI Aquila?
The daily charter rate is $19,500, less a 5% commission.
What is the duration of the time charter contract?
The contract is for a period of 11 to 13 months.
When did the charter period commence?
The charter period commenced on September 27, 2025.
Filing Stats: 242 words · 1 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 11.3 · Accepted 2025-09-29 16:08:05
Filing Documents
- d12007185_6-k.htm (6-K) — 10KB
- d12007185_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 12KB
- 0000919574-25-005887.txt ( ) — 23KB
SIGNATURES
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: September 29, 2025 By: /s/ Anastasios Margaronis Anastasios Margaronis President