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 August 2018

Commission File Number: 000-51672

FREESEAS INC.

(Name of Registrant)

20, Amerikis Street.

Athens, Greece 10671

(Address of principal executive office)

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 ☐ Form 40-F ☐

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): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

FREESEAS INC.

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press Release, dated August 3, 2018, issued by FreeSeas Inc.

SIGNATURE

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.

FREESEAS INC.

Date: August 3, 2018	By: /s/ DIMITRIS FILIPPAS
	Dimitris Filippas
	Chief Financial Officer

FREESEAS INC. 6-K