The “Aliki” is a 180 235 DWT capesize dry bulk vessel built in 2005.

The employment extension of “Aliki” is anticipated to generate approximately US$3.24 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.

Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet currently consists of 48 dry bulk vessels (four newcastlemax, 14 capesize, three post-panamax, four kamsarmax and 23 panamax). As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the xompany’s fleet is approximately 5.7 million DWT with a weighted average age of 7.70 years.