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New York-listed Greek owner Diana Shipping has locked in a 63% rate increase for one of its panamax bulkers after extending the vessel’s employment with Stone Shipping. The 2014-built, 77,529 dwt ice-class Atalandi will earn $16,500 per day, less a 5% commission, from August 5. The charter runs until at least August 1, 2027, with …