Diana Shipping Secures Higher-Rate Charter for m/v Phaidra, Boosting Revenue

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Diana Shipping secured a new time charter for its m/v Phaidra vessel at a substantially higher daily rate, projected to generate $5.18 million in gross revenue.

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• New Charter Contract Secured

  Diana Shipping entered a time charter contract for its Post-Panamax dry bulk vessel, m/v Phaidra, with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo.

• Significant Rate Increase

  The new gross charter rate is US$14,500 per day, a substantial increase from the previous rate of US$9,750 per day for the same vessel.

• Projected Revenue Generation

  The contract is expected to generate approximately US$5.18 million in gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period until February 2027.

• Continued Operational Momentum

  This marks another favorable charter agreement, continuing a trend of securing improved rates for its fleet, following similar announcements on February 2nd and January 8th.

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This filing highlights Diana Shipping's continued success in securing favorable time charter contracts, following several similar announcements in recent weeks. The new contract for the m/v Phaidra at a significantly increased daily rate of $14,500, up from $9,750, is expected to generate approximately $5.18 million in gross revenue. This positive operational development underscores the company's ability to capitalize on market conditions and enhance its revenue stream, especially after the recent rejection of an acquisition proposal, demonstrating operational strength.