Diana Shipping (DSX) 2015年年度报告「NYSE」.pdf

1、Corporate Profile Diana Shipping Inc.(NYSE:DSX)is a global provider of shipping transportation services.We specialize in the ownership of dry bulk vessels.As of April 8,2016 our fleet consists of 45 dry bulk vessels(2 Newcastlemax,14 Capesize,3 Post-Panamax,4 Kamsarmax and 22 Panamax).The Company al

2、soexpects to take delivery of one Panamax dry bulk vessel by the end of April 2016,one new-buildingNewcastlemax dry bulk vessel during the third quarter of 2016,as well as one new-building Newcastlemaxdry bulk vessel and one new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel during the fourth quarter of 2016.As

3、 of the same date,the combined carrying capacity of our fleet,excluding the four vessels not yetdelivered,is approximately 5.2 million dwt with a weighted average age of 7.5 years.Our fleet is managed by our wholly-owned subsidiary Diana Shipping Services S.A.and our newlyestablished 50/50 joint ven

4、ture with Wilhelmsen Ship Management named Diana WilhelmsenManagement Limited in Cyprus.Diana Shipping Inc.also owns approximately 25.7%of the issued and outstanding shares of DianaContainerships Inc.(NASDAQ:DCIX),a global provider of shipping transportation servicesthrough its ownership of containe

5、rships,that currently owns and operates thirteen container vessels(6 Post-Panamax and 7 Panamax).Among the distinguishing strengths that we believe provide us with a competitive advantage in thedry bulk shipping industry are the following:We own a modern,high quality fleet of dry bulk carriers.Our f

6、leet includes groups of sister ships,providing operational and scheduling flexibility,as well as cost efficiencies.We have an experienced management team.We benefit from the experience and reputation of Diana Shipping Services S.A.and the relationship with Wilhelmsen Ship Management through the Dian