Diana Shipping Inc. Files Shelf Registration Statement

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Erato

Naming Ceremony Picture of m/v Sideris GS

Diana Shipping Inc. Takes Delivery of Capesize Bulk Carrier, Expanding Fleet to 15 Vessels

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for mv Dione and Accepts Offer Letter for Credit Facility of US$200 Million from Royal Bank of Scotland Plc.

View photos of m/v Sideris GS during Sea Trials

Webcast replay

Conference Call and Webcast to be held on November 8, 2006

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Long Term Time Charter Agreement for mv Sideris GS and Signing of Loan Agreement for Pre-Delivery Financing of Two Previously-Announced Capesize Newbuildings

Diana Shipping Inc. Reports Financial Results For The Third Quarter And Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 And Declares Cash Dividend Of 40 Cents Per Share For The Third Quarter Of 2006