NEWS
Webcast Link for First Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Conference Call

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As previously announced, the Company’s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 will be released before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

Investors may access the webcast by visiting the Company’s website at www.dianashippinginc.com, and clicking on the webcast link.  The conference call also may be accessed by telephone by dialing 1-877-870-4399 (for U.S.-based callers) or 1-706-679-6101 (for international callers), and providing the operator with the Conference ID number 97436447.

A replay of the webcast will be available soon after the completion of the call and will be accessible on www.dianashippinginc.com.  A telephone replay will be available by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (for U.S.-based callers) or 1-706-645-9291 (for international callers), and providing the Conference ID number 97436447.