August 12, 2024 Polys Hajioannou Chief Executive Officer Safe Bulkers, Inc. Apt. D11 Les Acanthes 6, Avenue des Citronniers MC98000 Monaco Re: Safe Bulkers, Inc. Registration Statement on Form F-3 Filed August 6, 2024 File No. 333-281266 Dear Polys Hajioannou: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Cheryl Brown at 202-551-3905 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Energy & Transportation cc: Erica L. Hogan, Esq.