Diana Shipping Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Release, Dividend Declaration and Conference Call

View photos of m/v Sideris GS before Launching

Diana Shipping Inc. Establishes Target Level of Semi-Permanent Debt and Describes Effect on Dividend Policy

Diana Shipping Inc. Assumes Shipbuilding Contracts For The Purchase Of Two Capesize Dry Bulk Carriers And Accepts Commitment Letter For The Pre-Delivery Financing Facility

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces New Vessel Acquisition

Diana Shipping Inc. Converts Time Charter Contract

Diana Shipping Inc. Takes Delivery of Panamax Bulk Carrier, Expanding Fleet to 14 Vessels

Webcast Replay

Diana Shipping Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 Declares Cash Dividend of 35.5 cents per share for the Second Quarter

Conference Call and Webcast to be held on August 10, 2006