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Diana Shipping signs m/v Astarte to Aquavita at $17,000 per day, replacing prior $12,500 rate
DSXDiana Shipping Inc.
Diana Shipping Inc. entered into a time charter contract for its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel, the m/v Astarte, with Aquavita International S.A. The agreement specifies a gross charter rate of US$17,000 per day, less a 4.75% commission, running from September 20, 2026, until a minimum of September 1, 2027, and maximum November 15, 2027. This replaces the previous charter with Propel Shipping Pte. Ltd., which paid US$12,500 per day. The new employment is expected to generate approximately US$5.81 million in gross revenue during the minimum period. Diana Shipping Inc. operates a fleet of 36 dry bulk vessels and provides global shipping transportation services for commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain.