Safe Bulkers, Inc.
Apt. D11,
Les Acanthes
6, Avenue des Citronniers
MC98000 Monaco
July 8, 2020
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporate Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Liz Packebusch
Re: Safe Bulkers, Inc. Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-239618)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Safe Bulkers, Inc. hereby requests acceleration of the effective date of its Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-239618) so that the Registration Statement may become effective at 9:00 a.m. (Washington, DC time) on July 13, 2020, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
Very truly yours,
SAFE BULKERS, INC.
By: /s/ Polys Hajioannou
Name: Polys Hajioannou
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
