Who we are
Diana Shipping Services S.A. is a wholly owned company of Diana Shipping Inc., specializing in shipmanagement services to a fleet of drybulk vessels owned by our parent company. We prioritize integrity and excellence in our operations and governance, while placing our people and partners at the center of everything we do, to create a thriving, financially strong company.
For 52 years, our legacy of creating value with purpose defines us. Guided by authenticity, curiosity, trustworthiness, and a "doer" spirit, we build for a sustainable future. Backed by the financial strength of our holding company, we turn vision into action with lasting impact.
Ioannis Zafirakis
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Our Purpose
We are a team that consciously creates and builds value for a sustainable future. Driven by our core values and our focus on our own people and the skills they require to thrive, we prioritize integrity and excellence in everything we do.
Our Culture
Our unique culture is rooted in our commitment to our purpose and driven by our core values—being true, curious, trustworthy, and doers—we prioritize integrity and excellence in everything we do. Embarking on this fascinating journey, we are constantly looking ahead to the next 50 years of Diana Shipping Services S.A. This journey is characterized by continuous growth, innovation, and a dedication to the well-being and development of our people, our greatest asset.
The Story of Diana Shipping Services S.A.
Founding Year of Diana Shipping Agencies S.A.
Purchase of first Car/Bulker "ELMONA"
Purchase of first reefers "CHIOS CLIPPER" & "CHIOS PRIDE"
Purchase of first oil tanker m/t "URANIA"
Delivery of first newbuilding bulk carrier "C.A. MARGARONIS"
Diana Shipping Services S.A. was formed
First joint venture with M. Hass.
Purchase of "Maple" & 6 other vessels
Purchase of first MPP containership vessel m/v "TARGA"
Delivery of first pure containership vessel m/v "SEMIRA"
Delivery of box shape open hatch bulkers "PINE" & "CEDAR"
Delivery of first Panamax bulk carrier in company's history m/v "NIREFS"
Diana Shipping Inc. IPO in NYSE (DSX)
Delivery of first very large bulk carrier m/v "LOS ANGELES"
Diana Shipping Inc. owned the largest fleet in its history of 51 dry bulk carrier vessels.
Mrs. Semiramis Paliou has served as the CEO of Diana Shipping Services S.A. since 2021.
Honoring Excellence, Inspiring Success
Consistent with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, our Company received recognition for its decarbonization plan, featuring strategic initiatives like the ordering of two state of the art new-building methanol dual fuel Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, investing in offshore wind farm support vessels, implementating carbon capture and storage system onboard and adopting novel nano coating applications on ships' hulls to reduce GHG emissions and improve our fleet’s environmental efficiency. #GoForGreen
Aligned with the second pillar of our ESG strategy "Protecting and Developing People," and priority areas such as Safety at Sea, Labour issues, and Equality and Anti-discrimination our ship management company, Diana Shipping Services S.A., was honored for its advanced gender equity and inclusion program. The Diversity and Inclusion at Workplace program integrates an unbiased recruitment process, fosters cultural awareness and prevents harassment, empowered by our participation in the Diversity@Sea pilot initiative. The “Youth@Diana” program promotes youth employability through targeted initiatives. Additionally, our policy against violence, discrimination and harassment was adopted accompanied by rigorous training for all employees and a confidential reporting process. #GoForPeople
This recognition highlights our #GoForPeople commitment to having a positive impact on the lives of people, focusing on safety and well-being.