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 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report: December 10, 2003
TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
TK House
Bayside Executive Park
West Bay Street & Blake Road
P.O. Box AP-59212, Nassau, Bahamas
(Address of principal executive office)
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Item 1 - Information Contained in this Form 6-K Report
| Attached as Exhibit I is a copy of an announcement of Teekay Shipping Corporation (the “Company”), dated December 9, 2003. |
THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY.
• REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (NO. 33-97746) FILED WITH THE SEC ON OCTOBER 4, 1995;
• REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (NO. 333-42434) FILED WITH THE SEC ON JULY 28, 2000; AND
• REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (NO. 333-102594) FILED WITH THE SEC ON JANUARY 17, 2003.
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.
| Date: December 10, 2003 |
TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Peter Evensen Peter Evensen Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT I
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TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION TK House, Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road P.O. Box AP-59212, Nassau, Bahamas |
NEWS RELEASE
TEEKAY REPORTS ADDITIONAL
CANCELLATION OF INDEBTEDNESS
Nassau, The Bahamas, December 9, 2003 — Teekay Shipping Corporation announced today that it has cancelled $57.9 million of its 8.32 percent First Preferred Ship Mortgage Notes (the “Notes”) which the Company recently repurchased. This is in addition to the $57.8 million of Notes the Company cancelled on November 6, 2003. Effectively this satisfies all of the 2007 and $25.7 million of the 2006 sinking fund payments related to the Notes. Following this cancellation, approximately $109.3 million of the Notes remain outstanding.
The Company may repurchase additional Notes from time to time in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and stock exchange requirements. On February 2, 2004, the Company will use cash to satisfy a $45 million sinking fund payment applicable to the Notes. This payment will retire Notes at their face value.
About Teekay
Teekay is the leading provider of international crude oil and petroleum product transportation services, transporting more than 10 percent of the world’s sea-borne oil. With offices in 12 countries, Teekay employs more than 4,200 seagoing and shore-based staff around the world. The Company has earned a reputation for safety and excellence in providing transportation services to major oil companies, oil traders and government agencies worldwide.
Teekay’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where it trades under the symbol “TK”.
For Investor Relations
enquiries contact:
Scott Gayton
Tel: +1 (604) 844-6654
For Media enquiries contact:
Kim Barbero
Tel: +1 (604) 609-4703
Web site: www.teekay.com
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflect management’s current views with respect to certain future events, including statements regarding any additional repurchases by Teekay of its 8.32% Notes. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The following factors are among those that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, and that should be considered in evaluating any such statement: changes in production of or demand for oil and petroleum products, either generally or in particular regions; greater or less than anticipated levels of tanker newbuilding orders or greater or less than anticipated rates of tanker scrapping; changes in trading patterns significantly impacting overall tanker tonnage requirements; other factors that may affect the Company’s financial condition and cash flows and, thus, the Company’s ability to repurchase additional Notes; and other factors discussed in Teekay’s Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.