Form 8-K

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

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

December 16, 2015

INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number – 001-10852

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

[ ] 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 8.01Other Events.

On December 16, 2015, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release providing an update on the implementation of its Strategic Plan, which the Company announced on November 16, 2015. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

The exhibit to this Current Report is listed in the Exhibit Index, which appears at the end of this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

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.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION

By:/s/ Manuel G. Estrada

Manuel G. Estrada

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date:December 16, 2015

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Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 16, 2015.