Diana Shipping, a global shipping company, announced a time charter contract with SwissMarine Pte. Ltd. for the m/v New Orleans, a Capesize dry bulk vessel.
The gross charter rate is US$26,000 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties, for a period from December 1, 2026 to February 15, 2027. The charter is expected to commence on October 28, 2025.
Previously, the m/v New Orleans was chartered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. at a gross charter rate of US$20,000 per day, minus a 5% commission.
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Author's summary: Diana Shipping signs contract with SwissMarine.