UNITED STATES

 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 06, 2013

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

Commission file number  –  001-10852

INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	36-2989662
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)

11 North Water Street, Suite 18290	Mobile, Alabama	36602
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(251) 243-9100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

 [ ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

 [ ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

 [ ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 06, 2013, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012.  A copy of the press release is filed as exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)   Exhibit

Exhibit Number                                      Document

               99.1   Press Release dated February 06, 2013

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION

/s/ Manuel G. Estrada

_____________________________________________

Manuel G. Estrada

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date   February 06, 2013