Diana Shipping Inc.
DSX, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and
operation of dry bulk vessels, announced that on February 11, 2013, through a
separate wholly-owned subsidiary, the Company was the successful bidder at an
auction that took place in France, for the m/v "Valeria Della Gatta" (to be
renamed Maia), a 2009-built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier of 82,193 dwt, built by
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan, for a purchase price of €14.755
million.
Separately, the Company also announced that it has entered into a time charter
contract with ADM International Sarl, Rolle, Switzerland, through a separate
wholly-owned subsidiary, for one of its Post-Panamax dry bulk carriers, the
m/v Alcmene. The gross charter rate is US$7,250 per day, minus a 5% commission
paid to third parties, for a period of about eighteen (18) months to maximum
twenty-four (24) months. The charter is expected to commence on February 23,
2013.
The Alcmene is a 93,193 dwt Post-Panamax dry bulk vessel built in 2010.
Additionally, the Company has entered into a time charter contract with
Intermare Transport GmbH, Hamburg, through a separate wholly owned subsidiary,
for one of its Panamax dry bulk carriers, the m/v Danae. The gross charter
rate is US$8,250 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a
period of minimum eighteen (18) months to maximum twenty-two (22) months. The
charter is expected to commence at the beginning of March 2013.
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