UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2013

Commission File Number: 001-34934

COSTAMARE INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

60 Zephyrou Street & Syngrou Avenue, 17564 Athens, Greece

(Address of principal executive office)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1  Press Release, dated July 10, 2013:  Costamare Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.27per Share

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:	July 10, 2013
		COSTAMARE INC.
		By:	/s/ Gregory G. Zikos
			Name:	Gregory G. Zikos
			Title:	Chief Financial Officer