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

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The Company’s management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous Internet webcast to review these results at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 10, 2006.

Investors may access the webcast by visiting the Company’s website at www.dianashippinginc.com, and clicking on the webcast link.  The webcast also is accessible at www.viavid.net, by clicking on the Diana Shipping link under “Events”.  The conference call also may be accessed by telephone by dialing 1-877-692-2086 (for U.S.-based callers) or 1-973-935-8599 (for international callers).

A replay of the webcast will be available soon after the completion of the call and will be accessible on both www.dianashippinginc.com and www.viavid.net.  A telephone replay will be available by dialing 1-877-519-4471 (for U.S.-based callers) or 1-973-341-3080 (for international callers); callers must use the PIN number 7673476.