#timecharter

Clearlake extends timecharter of Diana capesize at a discount

ATHENS: Clearlake Shipping (Singapore), part of Gunvor, has extended its existing timecharter of a capesize bulk carrier operated by NYSE-listed Diana Shipping by a further 22 to 26 months.

The Boston (177,828 dwt, built 2007) has been fixed at a gross rate of $13,000 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties. The extended charter period is expected to commence on August 9, and…

Cargill extends timecharter of Diana panamax bulk 15 to 18 months

ATHENS: Commodity trader Cargill has extended its charter of a Diana Shipping panamax bulk carrier by a further 15 to 18 months.

The Leto (81,297 dwt, built 2010) was fixed at a rate of $7,100 per day, minus 4.75% commission for third parties. The vessel was originally fixed in mid-July 2014 on a one-year timecharter to Cargill at a rate of $11,350 per day.

The NYSE-listed company expects the…