Diana Shipping Secures Higher-Rate Charter Extension for m/v Amphitrite
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Diana Shipping extended a time charter for its m/v Amphitrite vessel at a higher daily rate, projected to generate $6.15 million in gross revenue.
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Charter Extension Secured
Diana Shipping extended the time charter contract for its Post-Panamax dry bulk vessel, m/v Amphitrite, with Cobelfret S.A., Luxembourg.
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Increased Charter Rate
The new gross charter rate is US$13,000 per day for the first 30 days, then US$16,500 per day, an increase from the previous US$12,100 per day.
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Significant Revenue Generation
The contract is anticipated to generate approximately US$6.15 million in gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period until March 2027.
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This filing details a new time charter contract for the m/v Amphitrite, securing approximately $6.15 million in gross revenue for the minimum period. The new charter rate of up to $16,500 per day represents an increase from the previous $12,100 per day, indicating improved market conditions or strong demand for this vessel type. This operational update provides positive revenue visibility for the company's fleet, following the recent news of a rejected acquisition proposal.
At the time of this filing, DSX was trading at $2.27 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $262.8M. The 52-week trading range was $1.27 to $2.39. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.