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 September 2002
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
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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
Attached hereto is a copy of a press release issued by Nordic American
Tanker Shipping Limited (the "Company") on September 25, 2002.
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.
NORDIC AMERICAN TANKER SHIPPING LIMITED
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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NORDIC AMERICAN TANKER SHIPPING LIMITED
Letter from Norwegian Tax Authorities
Hamilton, Bermuda, September 25, 2002: Nordic American Tanker Shipping Limited
("NAT") announced that it has received a letter from Norwegian tax authorities
asserting that NAT is subject to Norwegian income taxation for the years 1995
through 2000. NAT is currently analyzing the letter. NAT intends vigorously to
contest the claim, which is subject to appeal, that it is subject to any tax
in Norway. While NAT would have no taxable income during the years 1995 -
2000, NAT believes it would have taxable income for 2001 if the company were
to be subject to Norwegian taxation.
NAT's Common Shares trade on the American Stock Exchange and the Oslo Stock
Exchange under the symbol "NAT".
Contact: Gary J. Wolfe
Seward & Kissel LLP
Tel: +1 212 574 1223
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: September 25, 2002 By:/s/ Herbjorn Hansson
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Herbjorn Hansson
President and
Chief Executive Officer
01318.0002 #351482