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

November 3, 2015

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 incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

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

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

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 3,  2015, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the third quarter of 2015.  A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits

(99.1)Press Release dated November 3,  2015.

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:November 3,2015