Bunge hashired the 98,700-dwt Amphitrite for 22 to 26 months, New York-listed Dianatells investors today.

The vessel,which the owner picked up for $25m, willearn $10,000 daily from the contract.

Diana saysthe charter, which began yesterday following delivery of the vessel, will bringin a minimum of $6.45m.

An optionalperiod of between 11 and 14 months, at a rate of $11,300 daily, could add afurther $4.33m.