UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of: July 2016
Commission File Number: 1-37611
Pyxis Tankers Inc.
59 K. Karamanli Street
Maroussi 15125 Greece
+30 210 638 0200
(Address of registrant's principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):___
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Pyxis Tankers Inc. (the “Company ”) is furnishing this Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the purpose of providing the press release issued by the Company on July 18, 2016, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Press Release dated July 18, 2016 |
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.
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/s/ Henry Williams |
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Henry Williams |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Date: July 19, 2016
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Exhibit 99.1
Pyxis Tankers Selected as Finalist for the Company of the Year in Lloyd’s List Global Awards
MAROUSSI, GREECE – July 18, 2016 – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS), an emerging growth pure play product tanker company, announced today that it has been selected as a finalist for the Company of the Year category in the 2016 Lloyd’s List Global Awards. The Lloyd’s List Company of the Year Award recognizes companies that are best able to innovate and adapt to the rapidly changing nature of the shipping markets. The other finalists in the Company of the Year category include CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk Line, Seatruck Ferries and Waterfront Shipping Company.
“We are delighted to be named a finalist for the Lloyd’s List Company of the Year Award,” stated Valentios Valentis, our Chairman and CEO. “We are very proud of what we have accomplished thus far and very grateful that the shipping community has recognized our efforts.”
The Company of the Year nomination highlighted Pyxis Tankers’ achievement in obtaining a public listing in a creative manner despite challenging market conditions, as well as its efficient operating structure, which has resulted in a very competitive cost structure.
About Pyxis Tankers Inc.
We own a modern fleet of six tankers engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquids. We are focused on growing our fleet of medium range product tankers, which provide operational flexibility and enhanced earnings potential due to their "eco" features and modifications. We are well positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize our fleet due to competitive cost structure, strong customer relationships and experienced management team, whose interests are aligned with those of our shareholders.
Visit our website at www.pyxistankers.com
Company:
Pyxis Tankers Inc.
59 K. Karamanli Street
Maroussi 15125 Greece
info@pyxistankers.com
Company Contacts:
Henry Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +30 (210) 638 0200 / +1 (516) 455-0106
Email: hwilliams@pyxistankers.com
Antonios C. Backos
Senior VP for Corporate Development & General Counsel
Tel: +30 (210) 638-0100
Email: abackos@pyxistankers.com
Source: Pyxis Tankers Inc.