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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March, 2000
NORDIC AMERICAN TANKER SHIPPING LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Cedar House
41 Cedar Avenue
Hamilton HMEX
Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing
the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing
the information to the commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
On February 25, 2000, the Company filed under cover of a
Form 20-F its annual report to shareholders. That report should
have been filed under cover of a Form 6-K. The Company is
currently preparing its report on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 1999, and will file that report as an amendment to
the report that was filed on February 25, 2000.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BP Amoco Plc files annual reports on Form 20-F (File No.
1-6262) and periodic reports on Form 6-K with the Securities and
Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.
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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.
NORDIC AMERICAN TANKER SHIPPING LIMITED
(registrant)
Dated: March 2, 2000 By:/s/ Herbjorn Hansson
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Herbjorn Hansson
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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