Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured employment for two of its ships at lower rates that should bring in no less than $10.68m.
The New York-listed firm has extended its time charter contract with Aquavita International for the 2014-built panamax Atalandi at $13,250 per day. The Semiramis Paliou-led owner of 42 bulkers on a fully delivered basis will come out 85% shorter compared to the previous dayrate of $24,500. The new charter should start on February 15 and last at least until March 5 next year, with options to extend for up to two months.
In addition, the 2010-built panamax Leto, which Aquavita chartered for $25,500 per day in October 2021, will begin a new contract with Cargill in late January for $14,500 per day. The 81,297 dwt ship has been fixed through to between March 1, 2024, and April 30, 2024.
Earlier this month, Diana fixed three ships for close to $24m. The 2012-built newcastlemax Los Angeles was contracted by Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), the 2014-built capesize GP Zafirakis by Solebay, while Luxemburg-based CLdN Cobelfret booked the 2012-built post-panamax Polymnia.
