UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January 2018

Commission File Number: 001-34934

Costamare Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

7 Rue du Gabian, MC 98000 Monaco
(Address of principal executive office)

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EXHIBIT INDEX



99.1Press Release, dated January 2, 2018: Costamare Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on its Preferred and Common Stock

SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

      Costamare Inc.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: January 2, 2018     /s/ Gregory G. Zikos    
  Gregory G. Zikos
  Chief Financial Officer