TOP SHIPS INC. — Regulatory Filings 2022

Nov 28, 2022

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November 28, 2022

VIA EDGAR

Division of Corporation Finance

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: Top Ships Inc.

Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended

Originally filed on September 22, 2022

File No. 333-267545

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Maxim Group LLC, as placement agent, hereby requests acceleration of the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement so that it will become effective at 9:00 a.m., Washington D.C. time, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.

Pursuant to Rule 460 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Act, the undersigned advises that copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated October 20, 2022 have been distributed to prospective dealers, institutional investors, retail investors and others.

The undersigned advise that they have complied and will continue to comply with Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Very truly yours,
Maxim Group LLC
By:	/s/ Clifford A. Teller
	Name: Clifford A. Teller Title: Co-President