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What is Diana Shipping Average Age of Fleet in Years?

Average Age of Fleet in Years indicates the average age of fleet of this coompany. Companies with a higher average age of fleet may need to spend more on buying new ships, which reduces cash position in the future. Usually it reflects that the company has financial problems and failed to buy new fleets. Under rare situations it reflects good maintenance for existing fleets and extending their life.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diana Shipping's Average Age of Fleet in Years or its related term are showing as below:

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Diana Shipping Average Age of Fleet in Years Historical Data

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Competitive Comparison of Diana Shipping's Average Age of Fleet in Years

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Diana Shipping's Average Age of Fleet in Years, along with its competitors' market caps and Average Age of Fleet in Years data, can be viewed below:

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Diana Shipping  (NYSE:DSX) Average Age of Fleet in Years Explanation

Companies with a higher average age of fleet may need to spend more on buying new ships, which reduces cash position in the future. Usually it reflects that the company has financial problems and failed to buy new fleets. Under rare situations it reflects good maintenance for existing fleets and extending their life. Companies with a lower average age of fleet may also have a higher depreciation.

According to the data from statista.com, as of 2020, the average age of all ships in the world merchant fleet was just over 20 years. General cargo ships were the oldest type of vessels with an average age of around 26 years; likewise, over 65 percent of the world's cargo ships were older than 14 years, in contrast with over 18 percent of bulk carriers.


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Diana Shipping (Diana Shipping) Business Description

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175 64 Palaio Faliro, Pendelis 16, Athens, GRC, 175 64
Diana Shipping Inc provides shipping transportation services. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates a fleet of vessels consisting of dry bulk carriers such as Panamax, Kamsarmax, Post-Panamax, Capesize and Newcastlemax vessels. Using this fleet, the firm provides transportation services for various goods including coal, iron ore, and grains. It also transports minor bulks, including steel products, cement, and fertilizers through its dry bulk carrier vessels. The operation of the vessels is the main source of revenue generation, the services provided by the vessels are similar and all operate under the same economic environment.

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