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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v DSI Pegasus with Cargill Ocean Transportation

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Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has announced a new time charter contract for its Ultramax dry bulk vessel, m/v DSI Pegasus, with Cargill Ocean Transportation. The contract offers a gross charter rate of $15,250 per day, with a 4.75% commission to third parties, for a period until minimum June 1, 2025, up to maximum August 1, 2025. The charter is set to begin on September 4, 2024, and is expected to generate approximately $4.09 million in gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period.

The m/v DSI Pegasus, a 60,508 dwt vessel built in 2015, is currently under charter to Reachy Shipping at $14,000 per day. Upon completion of a previously announced vessel sale, Diana Shipping's fleet will consist of 38 dry bulk vessels with a combined carrying capacity of about 4.4 million dwt and an average age of 11.07 years. The company is also expecting delivery of two methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax vessels by 2028.

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) ha annunciato un nuovo contratto di noleggio temporaneo per la sua nave da carico Ultramax, m/v DSI Pegasus, con Cargill Ocean Transportation. Il contratto offre una tariffa di noleggio lorda di 15.250 $ al giorno, con una commissione del 4,75% a terzi, per un periodo che va dal minimo 1 Giugno 2025 al massimo 1 Agosto 2025. Il noleggio inizierà il 4 Settembre 2024 e si prevede che genererà circa 4.09 milioni di $ di entrate lorde per il periodo programmato minimo.

La m/v DSI Pegasus, una nave di 60.508 dwt costruita nel 2015, è attualmente in noleggio a Reachy Shipping a 14.000 $ al giorno. Dopo il completamento di una vendita di nave precedentemente annunciata, la flotta di Diana Shipping consisterà di 38 navi da carico secco con una capacità di carico totale di circa 4,4 milioni di dwt e un'età media di 11,07 anni. L'azienda prevede inoltre di ricevere due nuove navi Kamsarmax a doppio carburante a metanolo entro il 2028.

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) ha anunciado un nuevo contrato de flete a tiempo para su buque de carga Ultramax, m/v DSI Pegasus, con Cargill Ocean Transportation. El contrato ofrece una tarifa de flete bruta de 15,250 $ por día, con una comisión del 4.75% a terceros, por un periodo que va hasta el 1 de junio de 2025, y como máximo hasta el 1 de agosto de 2025. El flete comenzará el 4 de septiembre de 2024, y se espera que genere aproximadamente 4.09 millones de $ en ingresos brutos durante el periodo programado mínimo.

El m/v DSI Pegasus, un buque de 60,508 dwt construido en 2015, está actualmente bajo contrato con Reachy Shipping a 14,000 $ por día. Tras la finalización de una venta de buque previamente anunciada, la flota de Diana Shipping constará de 38 buques de carga seca con una capacidad total de carga de aproximadamente 4.4 millones de dwt y una edad media de 11.07 años. La empresa también espera la entrega de dos nuevos buques Kamsarmax de doble combustible de metanol para 2028.

다이애나 쉬핑 주식회사 (NYSE: DSX)는 Cargill Ocean Transportation과 함께 초대형 벌크선 m/v DSI Pegasus에 대한 새로운 시간 용선 계약을 발표했습니다. 이 계약은 최소 2025년 6월 1일에서 최대 2025년 8월 1일까지 유효하며, 일일 총 용선 요금은 15,250달러와 제3자 수수료 4.75%를 제공합니다. 용선은 2024년 9월 4일에 시작될 예정이며, 최소 예약 기간 동안 약 409만 달러의 총 수익을 발생할 것으로 예상됩니다.

m/v DSI Pegasus는 2015년에 건조된 60,508 dwt의 선박으로, 현재 Reachy Shipping에 하루 14,000달러에 임대되고 있습니다. 이전에 발표된 선박 판매가 완료되면, 다이애나 쉬핑의 함대는 약 440만 dwt의 총 운송 용량과 평균 나이가 11.07세인 38척의 벌크선으로 구성됩니다. 회사는 또한 2028년까지 이중 연료 메탄올 신조 Kamsarmax 선박 2척의 인도를 예상하고 있습니다.

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) a annoncé un nouveau contrat de charter à temps pour son navire de fret Ultramax, m/v DSI Pegasus, avec Cargill Ocean Transportation. Le contrat propose un tarif brut de charter de 15 250 $ par jour, avec une commission de 4,75 % à des tiers, pour une période allant jusqu’au 1er juin 2025 au maximum jusqu’au 1er août 2025. Le charter doit commencer le 4 septembre 2024 et devrait générer environ 4,09 millions de $ de revenus bruts pour la période minimale prévue.

Le m/v DSI Pegasus, un navire de 60 508 dwt construit en 2015, est actuellement loué à Reachy Shipping pour 14 000 $ par jour. Après l’achèvement d’une vente de navire précédemment annoncée, la flotte de Diana Shipping se composera de 38 navires de charge sèche avec une capacité de charge totale d’environ 4,4 millions de dwt et une âge moyen de 11,07 ans. L’entreprise prévoit également la livraison de deux nouveaux navires Kamsarmax à double carburant au méthanol d’ici 2028.

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) hat einen neuen Zeitarbeitsvertrag für ihr Ultramax-Bulk-Schiff m/v DSI Pegasus mit Cargill Ocean Transportation bekannt gegeben. Der Vertrag bietet eine brutto Charterrate von 15.250 $ pro Tag, mit einer Provision von 4,75 % für Dritte, für einen Zeitraum bis spätestens 1. Juni 2025, maximal bis 1. August 2025. Die Charter soll am 4. September 2024 beginnen und wird voraussichtlich ungefähr 4,09 Millionen $ an Bruttoumsatz für den minimal vereinbarten Zeitraum generieren.

Das m/v DSI Pegasus, ein 60.508 dwt Schiff, das 2015 gebaut wurde, ist derzeit für 14.000 $ pro Tag an Reachy Shipping verchartert. Nach Abschluss eines zuvor angekündigten Schiffsverkaufs wird die Flotte von Diana Shipping aus 38 Schüttgutfrachtschiffen mit einer Gesamttragfähigkeit von etwa 4,4 Millionen dwt und einem Durchschnittsalter von 11,07 Jahren bestehen. Das Unternehmen erwartet auch die Lieferung von zwei neuen Kamsarmax-Schiffen mit dualem Methanol-Brennstoff bis 2028.

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  • New time charter contract secured at a higher rate ($15,250/day) compared to the current charter ($14,000/day)
  • Expected gross revenue of $4.09 million for the minimum scheduled period
  • Fleet modernization with two methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax vessels expected by 2028
Negative
  • Slight decrease in fleet size from 39 to 38 vessels due to the sale of m/v Houston

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Diana Shipping's new charter for m/v DSI Pegasus with Cargill Ocean Transportation represents a modest improvement in market conditions. The $15,250 per day rate is 8.9% higher than the previous charter, indicating a slight uptick in the Ultramax dry bulk market. This incremental gain suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the sector.

The minimum 9-month contract provides some stability to Diana's revenue stream, with potential for $4.09 million in gross revenue. However, this represents only a small portion of Diana's fleet income, given their 38-vessel portfolio. The company's strategy of fleet diversification across various dry bulk segments helps mitigate market volatility risks.

Investors should note Diana's ongoing fleet renewal efforts, including the upcoming delivery of two methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax vessels. This eco-friendly initiative could position the company favorably in an increasingly environmentally conscious shipping market, potentially attracting premium charters in the future.

The new charter for m/v DSI Pegasus represents a marginal improvement in Diana Shipping's revenue potential. The 8.9% increase in daily rate translates to approximately $228,125 additional gross revenue over a 9-month period, before considering commissions. While positive, this impact is relatively minor given Diana's fleet size and overall revenue.

Investors should focus on the broader picture of Diana's fleet utilization and diversification strategy. With 38 vessels post-sale of m/v Houston, the company maintains a balanced exposure across dry bulk segments. The average fleet age of 11.07 years is noteworthy, as it strikes a balance between operational efficiency and capital expenditure management.

The upcoming addition of methanol dual-fuel vessels signals forward-thinking capital allocation, potentially enhancing long-term competitiveness. However, these investments will likely impact short-term financial metrics and should be monitored for their return on investment in the coming years.

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill Ocean Transportation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., for one of its Ultramax dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Pegasus. The gross charter rate is US$15,250 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum June 1, 2025 up to maximum August 1, 2025. The charter is expected to commence on September 4, 2024. The m/v DSI Pegasus is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Reachy Shipping (SGP) Pte. Ltd., at a gross charter rate of US$14,000 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties.

The “DSI Pegasus” is a 60,508 dwt Ultramax dry bulk vessel built in 2015.

The employment of “DSI Pegasus” is anticipated to generate approximately US$4.09 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.

Upon completion of the previously announced sale of m/v Houston, Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet will consist of 38 dry bulk vessels: 4 Newcastlemax, 8 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 6 Panamax and 9 Ultramax. The Company also expects to take delivery of two methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels by the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028, respectively. As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the Company’s fleet including the m/v Houston and excluding the two vessels not yet delivered, is approximately 4.4 million dwt with a weighted average age of 11.07 years. A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com. Information contained on the Company’s website does not constitute a part of this press release.

About the Company

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. The Company’s vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-term time charters and transport a range of dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, Company management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, including risks associated with the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, including the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


FAQ

What is the new charter rate for DSX's m/v DSI Pegasus?

The new gross charter rate for m/v DSI Pegasus is $15,250 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties.

When does the new charter for DSX's m/v DSI Pegasus begin?

The new charter for m/v DSI Pegasus is expected to commence on September 4, 2024.

How much gross revenue is the new charter for DSX's m/v DSI Pegasus expected to generate?

The new charter for m/v DSI Pegasus is anticipated to generate approximately $4.09 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period.

What will be the size of Diana Shipping Inc.'s (DSX) fleet after the sale of m/v Houston?

After the sale of m/v Houston, Diana Shipping Inc.'s fleet will consist of 38 dry bulk vessels.

Is Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) expecting any new vessel deliveries?

Yes, Diana Shipping Inc. expects to take delivery of two methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels by the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028, respectively.

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