Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) -
Declaration of Dividend for the 65th time

Hamilton, Bermuda, October 16, 2013

Nordic American Tankers Limited today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.16 per common share. The record date is November 20, 2013 and the payment of dividend is expected to take place on or about December 2, 2013.

Nordic American Tanker Shipping Ltd., press release