Item 8.01.   Other Events.
 
 On October 30, 2009, TBS International Limited issued a press release announcing that the company has scheduled shareholder meetings to vote on the proposed change in place of incorporation of the company whose shares TBS shareholders own to Ireland from Bermuda.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. 

 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(c) Exhibits.
   
Exhibit 99.1 
Press Release, dated October 30, 2009, of TBS International Limited regarding the company's meetings to vote for the proposed change in place of incorporation.
 
 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
     
 
 TBS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
     
Date:  October 30, 2009
 By:  
 /s/ Ferdinand V. Lepere                                                
 
 Ferdinand V. Lepere
 
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer