Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v DSI Aquila with Bunge

Core Viewpoint - Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Bunge SA for its Ultramax dry bulk vessel, m/v DSI Aquila, at a gross charter rate of US$14,500 per day, expected to generate approximately US$7.15 million in gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the charter [1][2]. Company Overview - Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services, specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, primarily engaged in short to medium-term time charters [4]. Fleet Details - The company's fleet consists of 36 dry bulk vessels, including various classes such as Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post-Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, and Ultramax, with a combined carrying capacity of approximately 4.1 million dwt and a weighted average age of 11.85 years [3]. New Vessel Deliveries - The company anticipates taking delivery of two methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels by the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028 [3].