Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Athens, Greece - December 19, 2023

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 the release of its Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the "ESG Report"), for the year ended December 31, 2022.

The ESG Report provides an overview of the Company's policies and practices relating to its environmental, social and governance commitments. The ESG Report is available on the Company's website at www.dianashippinginc.com.

Mrs. Semiramis Paliou, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated:

"As a key player in the maritime sector, we recognize our responsibility to steer the industry towards a more sustainable future. We are actively pursuing an ESG strategy based upon three key pillars - Environmental Stewardship, Protecting and Developing People, and Operational Excellence - while also being guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals."

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.

Diana Shipping Inc. press release