UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
May 24, 2017
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
International Seaways, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
1-37836-1
Commission File Number
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Marshall Islands
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98-0467117
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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600 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10016
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 578-1600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
International Seaways, Inc. (the "Company") has commenced a refinancing process relating to the marketing of a new $550 million term loan facility. If the proposed refinancing were to take place, the proceeds of the term loan facility would be used to refinance the Company's existing credit facility, to pay related fees, costs and expenses, and for general corporate purposes, including fleet renewal and growth. The Company may decide not to proceed with a refinancing depending on market conditions and other considerations, and the amount of any completed refinancing may differ from the amount set forth above.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: May 24, 2017
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By:
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/s/James D. Small III
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Name:
Title:
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James D. Small III
Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
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