Semiramis Paliou
Chief Executive Officer at DIANA SHIPPING INC.
Net worth: 58 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Semiramis Paliou is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Diana Shipping, Inc. She is also the Chief Executive Officer at Diana Shipping Services SA and the Vice Chairman at The International Marine Environment Protection Association.
Additionally, she holds the position of Chairman at OceanPal, Inc. Ms. Paliou is the President & Director of The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association and a Director at UK P&I Club and The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd.
She is a Member of The Union of Greek Shipowners and the Global Maritime Forum.
In the past, Ms. Paliou served as the President & Director of Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp.
She was also the Chief Operating Officer of Performance Shipping, Inc. and the MD, Head-Technical, Operations, Crew & Supply at Unitized Ocean Transport Ltd.
Ms. Paliou completed her undergraduate studies at Imperial College London and her graduate studies at University College London.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DIANA SHIPPING INC.
17.89% | 31/03/2024 | 20,222,596 ( 17.89% ) | 58 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
| 15/04/2024 | 6,246 ( 24.98% ) | 17 551 $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 15/04/2024 | 1,900 ( 19.00% ) | 5 339 $ | 30/03/2024 |
Semiramis Paliou active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DIANA SHIPPING INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 28/02/2021 |
| OCEANPAL INC. | Chairman | 01/11/2021 |
Diana Shipping Services SA
 Diana Shipping Services SA Marine ShippingTransportation Diana Shipping Services SA manages and operates a shipping fleet. It provides commercial management services, such as obtaining employment for the vessels and managing parent company's relationship with charters. Its technical management services include ensuring regulatory and classification society compliance, arranging and supervising dry docking and repairs, arranging insurance for vessels, purchasing stores, supplies, spares and new equipment for vessels and providing technical support. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association | President | 31/05/2020 |
The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd.
 The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2020 |
The International Marine Environment Protection Association
 The International Marine Environment Protection Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Marine Environment Protection Association operates as a marine environmental protection association. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece. | Director/Board Member | 31/05/2021 |
| The Union of Greek Shipowners | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/01/2022 |
UK P&I Club
 UK P&I Club Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance UK P&I Club provides third party liability insurance for ship owners and operators. It offers underwriting, charterers, claims management, and risk management. The firm provides protection and indemnity insurance in respect of third party liabilities and expenses arising from owning ships or operating ships as principals. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2020 |
| Global Maritime Forum | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/03/2022 |
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Training of Semiramis Paliou
| Imperial College London | Undergraduate Degree |
| University College London | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| DIANA SHIPPING INC. | Transportation |
| PERFORMANCE SHIPPING | Transportation |
| OCEANPAL INC. | Transportation |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Diana Shipping Services SA
Diana Shipping Services SA Marine ShippingTransportation Diana Shipping Services SA manages and operates a shipping fleet. It provides commercial management services, such as obtaining employment for the vessels and managing parent company's relationship with charters. Its technical management services include ensuring regulatory and classification society compliance, arranging and supervising dry docking and repairs, arranging insurance for vessels, purchasing stores, supplies, spares and new equipment for vessels and providing technical support. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece. | Transportation |
| The Union of Greek Shipowners | |
| The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association | |
The International Marine Environment Protection Association
The International Marine Environment Protection Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Marine Environment Protection Association operates as a marine environmental protection association. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece. | Commercial Services |
UK P&I Club
UK P&I Club Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance UK P&I Club provides third party liability insurance for ship owners and operators. It offers underwriting, charterers, claims management, and risk management. The firm provides protection and indemnity insurance in respect of third party liabilities and expenses arising from owning ships or operating ships as principals. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd.
The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Finance |
Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp.
 Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp. Marine ShippingTransportation Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp. provides shipping services. The private company is based in Paleo Faliro, Greece. | Transportation |
Unitized Ocean Transport Ltd.
 Unitized Ocean Transport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Part of Performance Shipping, Inc., Unitized Ocean Transport Ltd. provides cargo and refrigerated vessel services. | Transportation |
| Global Maritime Forum |
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