GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD

Major Shareholding Notification • Dec 20, 2016

SC 13D/A 1 a16-23438_1sc13da.htm SC 13D/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D/A

*Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)**

*Genco Shipping & Trading Limited*

(Name of Issuer)

*Common Stock, par value $0.01*

(Title of Class of Securities)

*Y2685T115*

(CUSIP Number)

*John F. Hartigan, Esq.*

*Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP*

*300 S. Grand Avenue, 22nd Floor*

*Los Angeles, CA 90071*

*(213) 612-2500*

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

*December 19, 2016*

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following box. o

*Note* : Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

• The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Centre Street Partnership, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 74,453 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 74,453 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 74,453 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.0%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

2

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Centre Street Management, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 74,453 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 74,453 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 74,453 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.0%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

3

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Franklin Partnership, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 18,575 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 18,575 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 18,575 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.3%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

4

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Franklin Management, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 18,575 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 18,575 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 18,575 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.3%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Credit Opportunity Trading Fund III LP
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 427,986 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.8%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

6

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund III LP
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 427,986 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.8%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund (Offshore) III LP
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 427,986 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.8%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

8

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Credit Opportunity Management III LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 427,986 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 427,986 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.8%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

9

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person AEC (Lux) S.à.r.l.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Luxembourg
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 55,545 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 55,545 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 55,545 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.8%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo European Credit Management, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 55,545 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 55,545 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 55,545 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.8%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo European Credit Management, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 55,545 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 55,545 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 55,545 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.8%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person AES (Lux) S. à.r.l.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Luxembourg
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 95,363 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 95,363 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 95,363 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.3%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo European Strategic Management, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 95,363 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 95,363 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 95,363 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.3%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

14

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo European Strategic Management, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 95,363 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 95,363 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 95,363 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.3%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person ANS U.S. Holdings Ltd.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 38,425 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 38,425 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 38,425 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.5%
14	Type of Reporting Person CO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo SK Strategic Investments, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 38,425 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 38,425 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 38,425 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.5%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

17

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo SK Strategic Management, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 38,425 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 38,425 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 38,425 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.5%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Special Opportunities Managed Account, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 235,283 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 3.2%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo SOMA Advisors, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 235,283 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 3.2%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo SOMA Capital Management, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 235,283 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 3.2%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Principal Holdings II, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 235,283 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 3.2%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Principal Holdings II GP, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 235,283 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 3.2%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo SVF Management, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 235,283 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 3.2%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo SVF Management GP, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 235,283 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 235,283 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 3.2%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Zeus Strategic Investments, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 78,426 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 78,426 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 78,426 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.1%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Zeus Strategic Management, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 78,426 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 78,426 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 78,426 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* x
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.1%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Capital Management, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* o
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 13.9%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* o
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 13.9%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Management Holdings, L.P.
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* o
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 13.9%
14	Type of Reporting Person PN

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CUSIP No. Y2685T115 — 1	Name of Reporting Person I.R.S. Identification of Above Person Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC
2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
	(a)	o
	(b)	x
3	SEC Use Only
4	Source of Funds OO
5	Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7	Sole Voting Power
	8	Shared Voting Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
	9	Sole Dispositive Power
	10	Shared Dispositive Power 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,024,059 shares of Common Stock
12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* o
13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 13.9%
14	Type of Reporting Person OO

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This Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D is filed by: (i) Apollo Centre Street Partnership, L.P., (ii) Apollo Franklin Partnership, L.P., (iii) Apollo Credit Opportunity Trading Fund III LP, (iv) AEC (Lux) S.à.r.l., (v) AES (Lux) S. à.r.l., (vi) ANS U.S. Holdings Ltd., (vii) Apollo Special Opportunities Managed Account, L.P., (viii) Apollo Zeus Strategic Investments, L.P., (ix) Apollo Centre Street Management, LLC, (x) Apollo Franklin Management, LLC, (xi) Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund III LP, (xii) Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund (Offshore) III LP, (xiii) Apollo Credit Opportunity Management III LLC, (xiv) Apollo European Credit Management, L.P., (xv) Apollo European Credit Management, LLC, (xvi) Apollo European Strategic Management, L.P., (xvii) Apollo European Strategic Management LLC, (xviii) Apollo SK Strategic Investments, L.P., (xix) Apollo SK Strategic Management, LLC, (xx) Apollo SOMA Advisors, L.P., (xxi) Apollo SOMA Capital Management, LLC, (xxii) Apollo Principal Holdings II, L.P., (xxiii) Apollo Principal Holdings II GP, LLC, (xxiv) Apollo SVF Management, L.P., (xxv) Apollo SVF Management GP, LLC, (xxvi) Apollo Zeus Strategic Management, LLC, (xxvii) Apollo Capital Management, L.P., (xxviii) Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC, (xxix) Apollo Management Holdings, L.P., and (xxx) Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC and supplements and amends the Statement on Schedule 13D filed on February 26, 2016, Amendment No. 1 thereto filed June 10, 2016, Amendment No. 2 thereto filed June 30, 2016, Amendment No. 3 thereto filed October 11, 2016, Amendment No. 4 thereto filed October 14, 2016 and Amendment No. 5 thereto filed October 28, 2016 (together, the “Initial Schedule 13Ds”).

Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Initial Schedule 13Ds.

Responses to each item of this Statement on Schedule 13D/A are incorporated by reference into the response to each other item, as applicable.

*Item 1. Security and Issuer*

*Item 2. Identity and Background*

*Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration*

*Item 4. Purpose of Transaction*

Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented with the following:

On December 19, 2016, Jason Scheir was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (the “Issuer”). Mr. Scheir was recommended to serve on the Board by Apollo Global Management, LLC (“Apollo”) and constitutes the Board designee of funds managed by Apollo pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement (as defined in Item 4 of Amendment No. 3). Mr. Scheir’s term expires at the Issuer’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Scheir joined Apollo in 2008 and currently serves as a Managing Director at Apollo Management.

*Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer*

*Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer*

*Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits*

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*SIGNATURES*

After reasonable inquiry and to the best knowledge and belief of each of the undersigned, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement with respect to such person is true, complete and correct.

Dated: December 20, 2016

APOLLO CENTRE STREET PARTNERSHIP, L.P. — By:	Apollo Centre Street Advisors (APO DC), L.P.
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo Centre Street Advisors (APO DC-GP), LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President
APOLLO CENTRE STREET MANAGEMENT, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President
APOLLO FRANKLIN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
By:	Apollo Franklin Advisors (APO DC), L.P.
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo Franklin Advisors (APO DC-GP), LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President
APOLLO FRANKLIN MANAGEMENT, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President

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APOLLO CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TRADING FUND III — By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund III LP
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) LP
		its general partner
		By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) GP LLC
			its general partner
			By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
				Joseph D. Glatt
				Vice President
By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund (Offshore) III LP
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) LP
		its general partner
		By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) GP LLC
			its general partner
			By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
				Joseph D. Glatt
				Vice President
APOLLO CREDIT OPPORTUNITY FUND III LP
By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) LP
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) GP LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President

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APOLLO CREDIT OPPORTUNITY FUND (OFFSHORE) III LP — By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) LP
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors III (APO FC) GP LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President
APOLLO CREDIT OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT III LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President
AEC (LUX) S.À R.L.
By:	Apollo European Credit Management, L.P.
	its investment manager
	By:	Apollo European Credit Management GP, LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President
APOLLO EUROPEAN CREDIT MANAGEMENT, L.P.
By:	Apollo European Credit Management GP , LLC
	its general partner
	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
		Joseph D. Glatt
		Vice President
APOLLO EUROPEAN CREDIT MANAGEMENT GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President

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AES (LUX) S.À R.L. — By:	Apollo European Strategic Management, L.P.
	its investment manager
	By:	Apollo European Strategic Management GP, LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President
APOLLO EUROPEAN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, L.P.
By:	Apollo European Strategic Management GP , LLC
	its general partner
	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
		Joseph D. Glatt
		Vice President
APOLLO EUROPEAN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	V ice President
APOLLO SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES MANAGED ACCOUNT, L.P.
By:	Apollo SOMA Advisors, L.P.
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo SOMA Capital Management, LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President

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APOLLO SOMA ADVISORS, L.P. — By:	Apollo SOMA Capital Management, LLC
	its general partner
	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
		Joseph D. Glatt
		Vice President
APOLLO SOMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President
APOLLO PRINCIPAL HOLDINGS II, L.P.
By:	Apollo Principal Holdings II GP, LLC
	its general partner
	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
		Joseph D. Glatt
		Vice President

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APOLLO PRINCIPAL HOLDINGS II GP, LLC — By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President
APOLLO SVF MANAGEMENT, L.P.
By:	Apollo SVF Management GP, LLC
	its general partner
	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
		Joseph D. Glatt
		Vice President
APOLLO SVF MANAGEMENT GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President
ANS U.S. HOLDINGS LTD.
By:	Apollo SK Strategic Investments, L.P.
	its sole shareholder
	By:	Apollo SK Strategic Advisors GP, L.P.
		its general partner
		By:	Apollo SK Strategic Advisors, LLC
			By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
				Joseph D. Glatt
				Vice President
APOLLO SK STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS, L.P.
By:	Apollo SK Strategic Advisors GP, L.P.
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo SK Strategic Advisors, LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President

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APOLLO SK STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, LLC — By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President
APOLLO ZEUS STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS, L.P.
By:	Apollo Zeus Strategic Advisors, L.P.
	its general partner
	By:	Apollo Zeus Strategic Advisors, LLC
		its general partner
		By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
			Joseph D. Glatt
			Vice President
APOLLO ZEUS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President
APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
By:	Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC
	its general partner
	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
		Joseph D. Glatt
		Vice President
APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President

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APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, L.P. — By:	Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC
	its general partner
	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
		Joseph D. Glatt
		Vice President
APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Joseph D. Glatt
	Joseph D. Glatt
	Vice President

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