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
September 29, 2005
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Commission file number - 2-63322
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2989662
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
650 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(504) 529-5461
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On September 29, 2005, International Shipholding Corporation issued the
press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information
presented herein shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated
by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except
as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by International Shipholding Corporation,
dated September 29, 2005.
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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
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Manuel G. Estrada
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date September 29, 2005
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