The fund holds 16,436,255 shares in the shipowner, according to an SEC filing that shows its involvement in a private placement represented only part of its interest in the company.

As TradeWinds revealed last week, 12 West bought $40m worth of shock as Diana Containerships completed a $92m fundraiser.

It purchased 15,936,255 of its shares in the private placement, having bought stock in 11 smaller bundles the previous day, the filing said.

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