Advancing Responsible AI at Diana Shipping

Operating within a traditional industry, we are committed to preserving our strong heritage while embracing innovation and technological advancement. As part of our ongoing digital transformation journey, we continue to explore new technologies that enhance efficiency, strengthen operational performance, and support our people. 

In 2026, we took an important step towards the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our business, developing and implementing internal Standards for the use of Generative AI tailored to our operations. Our Digital Transformation Department delivered two dedicated AI training sessions for our shore-based employees, covering effective prompting techniques and the use of well-structured inputs to improve the quality of AI-generated outputs. Employees were also trained to review AI-generated content for inaccuracies, unsupported information, and potential bias before incorporating it into their work, keeping human judgment central to every AI-assisted task.

At Diana, we encourage the use of AI to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks so that our people can focus on creativity, decision-making, and critical analysis. The use cases introduced during training were deliberately broad: drafting and correspondence, ideation, summarizing long or complex documents, reporting and data preparation, translation, and automated note-taking for meetings. These are a starting point rather than a boundary. Our Standards are built to accommodate new applications as our people discover them.

Rather than leave the use of AI at work to individual initiative, we chose to govern it deliberately, with a common framework designed to protect cybersecurity, confidentiality, and intellectual property. We maintain an approved list of Generative AI tools that meet these requirements, together with internal procedures for reporting any incident related to the use of AI. Our employees are trained in data minimization and anonymization practices, helping to ensure that confidential information is appropriately protected, safeguarding both company and third-party information.

Consistent with our broader commitment to transparency, we have established requirements regarding the disclosure and tracking of AI use in business activities. By combining clear governance with employee education, we are strengthening AI literacy across the organization and equipping our people with the tools to work more efficiently, accurately, and effectively. 

This is only the beginning. Further initiatives are already planned: broadening awareness and practical skill, supporting new colleagues as they join us, and accelerating our progress towards becoming an AI-enabled organization. Together, these efforts reflect our commitment to continuous improvement, responsible innovation, transparency, and operational excellence.