# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001318885
**File Stem:** 0000919574-26-001613
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 13333
**Document Hash:** 7c4fe831c8c6d80bdd0157e8cded6cd2
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000919574-26-001613.hdr.sgml**: 20260313

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000919574-26-001613

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260313

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260313

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DIANA SHIPPING INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001318885
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT [4412]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-81513
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26753518

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENDELIS 16
- **STREET 2:** 175 64 PALAIO FALIRO
- **CITY:** ATHENS
- **STATE:** J3
- **ZIP:** 00000
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 30-210-947-0100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENDELIS 16
- **STREET 2:** 175 64 PALAIO FALIRO
- **CITY:** ATHENS
- **STATE:** J3
- **ZIP:** 00000
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Taracan Investments S.A.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001771366

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** 1T

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENDELIS 18
- **STREET 2:** 175 64 PALAIO FALIRO
- **CITY:** ATHENS
- **STATE:** J3
- **ZIP:** 17564
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 302166002400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENDELIS 18
- **STREET 2:** 175 64 PALAIO FALIRO
- **CITY:** ATHENS
- **STATE:** J3
- **ZIP:** 17564

## Ex-99

Exhibit A

<u>JOINT FILING AGREEMENT</u>

The undersigned agree that this Schedule 13D, dated March 13, 2026, and any further amendment thereto, relating to the Common Stock, par value $0.01, of Diana Shipping Inc. shall be filed on behalf of the undersigned.

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| March 13, 2026 |
| (Date)<br>|
| **Taracan Investments S.A.**<br>By: /s/ Simeon Palios |
| Simeon Palios, Authorized Representat<br>**Limon Compania Financiera S.A.**<br>|
| /s/ Simeon Palios |
| Simeon Palios, Authorized Representative |
| /s/ Simeon Palios |
| Simeon Palios |

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**DIANA SHIPPING INC.**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**Y2066G104**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**Ms. Maria Dede**<br>Pendelis 16<br>Palaio Faliro<br>Athens J3 175 64<br>30-210-9470-100

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**02/25/2026**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **Y2066G104** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Simeon Palios** | Name of reporting person<br>**Simeon Palios** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**J3** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**J3** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**7153374.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**7153374.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**7153374.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**7153374.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**5.7%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**5.7%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **Y2066G104** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Taracan Investments S.A.** | Name of reporting person<br>**Taracan Investments S.A.** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**1T** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**1T** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**4940311.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**4940311.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**4940311.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**4940311.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **Y2066G104** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Limon Compania Financiera S.A.** | Name of reporting person<br>**Limon Compania Financiera S.A.** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**1T** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**1T** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**2213063.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**2213063.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**2213063.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**2213063.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**1.7%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**1.7%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
DIANA SHIPPING INC.

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
Pendelis 16, Palaio Faliro, Athens, J3, 175 64

This joint statement on Schedule 13D (the "Schedule 13D") is filed with respect to the shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares"), of Diana Shipping Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation (the "Issuer"). The principal executive office and mailing address of the Issuer is Pendelis 16, 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece.

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

Mr. Palios, a member of the Board of Directors of the Issuer, may have influence over the corporate activities of the Issuer, including activities which may relate to items described in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

The Reporting Persons acquired the Shares, as described herein, solely for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons, at any time and from time to time, may acquire additional Shares, including in connection with the provision of any services or other strategic transactions with the Issuer, or dispose of any or all of the Shares they own depending upon an ongoing evaluation of their investment in the Shares, prevailing market conditions, other investment opportunities, other investment considerations and/or other factors. The Reporting Persons further reserve the right to act in concert with any other shareholders of the Issuer, or other persons, for a common purpose should they determine to do so, and/or to recommend courses of action to the Issuer's management, the Issuer's Board of Directors, the Issuer's shareholders and others. In addition, the Reporting Persons are in contact with members of the Issuer's management, the members of the Issuer's Board of Directors, other significant shareholders and others regarding alternatives that the Issuer could employ to increase shareholder value.

**Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer**

**(a)**
As of March 12, 2026, the Issuer had 123,539,757 Shares outstanding. The following persons report beneficial ownership of the following Shares.

**(b)**
Taracan is the record holder of 4,940,311 Shares, representing 4.0% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Shares. Limon is the record holder of 2,213,063 Shares, representing 1.7% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Shares. Mr. Palios indirectly may be deemed to beneficially own 7,153,374 Shares in aggregate, representing 5.7% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding shares, through Taracan and Limon, as the result of his ability to control the vote and disposition of such entities.

Taracan has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares and has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 4,940,311 Shares, representing 4.0% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Shares. Limon has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares and has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 2,213,063 Shares, representing 1.7% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Shares. Mr. Palios has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares and has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 7,153,374 Shares, in aggregate, representing 5.7% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Shares, through Taracan and Limon.

**(c)**
None of the Reporting Persons, and to the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, none of the Principals, has effected any transaction in the Common Shares of the Issuer during the past 60 days.

**Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.**

The Reporting Persons are not party to any contracts, arrangements or understanding or relationships with respect to the Shares or any other security of the Issuer.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Simeon Palios

**Signature:** /s/ Simeon Palios

**Name/Title:** Simeon Palios

**Date:** 03/13/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Taracan Investments S.A.

**Signature:** /s/ Simeon Palios

**Name/Title:** Simeon Palios, Authorized Signatory

**Date:** 03/13/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Limon Compania Financiera S.A.

**Signature:** /s/ Simeon Palios

**Name/Title:** Simeon Palios, Authorized Signatory

**Date:** 03/13/2026