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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 1 is a press release dated February 4, 2008 of Diana Shipping Inc. (the “Company”) announcing that it has scheduled its fourth quarter and year end 2007 earnings release, dividend declaration and conference call.

DIANA SHIPPING INC. SCHEDULES FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2007 EARNINGS RELEASE, DIVIDEND DECLARATION AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATHENS, GREECE, February 4, 2008 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today announced that its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007 are scheduled to be released before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Friday, February 15, 2008.

The declaration of the Company’s cash dividend for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 also will be announced at that time.

The Company’s management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous Internet webcast to review these results at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Standard Time) on Friday, February 15, 2008.

Investors may access the webcast by visiting the Company’s website at www.dianashippinginc.com, and clicking on the webcast link. The webcast also is accessible at www.viavid.net, by clicking on the Diana Shipping link under “Events”. The conference call also may be accessed by telephone by dialing 1-866-225-8754 (for U.S.-based callers) or 1-480-629-9562 (for international callers).

A replay of the webcast will be available soon after the completion of the call and will be accessible on both www.dianashippinginc.com and www.viavid.net. A telephone replay will be available by dialing 1-800-406-7325 (for U.S.-based callers) or 1-303-590-3030 (for international callers); callers must use the PIN number 3841276.

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) is a global provider of shipping transportation services. The Company specializes in transporting dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 4, 2008	By:	/s/ Anastassis Margaronis
		Anastassis Margaronis President