Exhibit 99.3
*** Exercise YourRight to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 31, 2012
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TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD | Meeting Information | |||||||||||||
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting | ||||||||||||||
For holders as of: April 10, 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Date: May 31, 2012 | Time: 3:00 PM LST | |||||||||||||
Location: Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd | ||||||||||||||
367 Syngrou Avenue 175 64 P. Faliro | ||||||||||||||
Athens, Greece | ||||||||||||||
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online atwww.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. | ||||||||||||||
— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: | ||||||||
1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report | ||||||||
How to View Online: | ||||||||
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit:www.proxyvote.com. | ||||||||
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: | ||||||||
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: | ||||||||
1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com | ||||||||
2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 | ||||||||
3)BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com | ||||||||
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. | ||||||||
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 17, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery. | ||||||||
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— How To Vote — Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions atwww.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. | ||||||||
Vote By Internet:To vote now by Internet, go towww.proxyvote.com.Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. | ||||||||
Vote By Mail:You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form. | ||||||||
Voting Items |
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following | ||||||
1. Election of Directors | ||||||
Nominees | ||||||
01 Efthimios Mitropoulos 02 Richard Paniguian 03 Aristides A. N. Patrinos | ||||||
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): | ||||||
2 To receive and consider the 2011 audited financial statements of the Company. | ||||||
3 Appointment of Ernst & Young (Hellas), Athens, Greece as auditors and to authorise the Audit Committee to set their renumeration. | ||||||
4 To approve an equity incentive plan.
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NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
Voting Instructions |