We consent to the reference of our firm under the caption “Experts” in this Registration Statement (Form F-3) and related Prospectus of
Diana Shipping Inc. for the registration of $500,000,000 of shares of its common stock, preferred stock purchase rights, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, purchase contracts, rights and units and to the incorporation by reference therein
of our reports dated April 4, 2024, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Diana Shipping Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Diana Shipping Inc., included in its Annual Report (Form 20-F)
for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.