13D Filing: Dorset Management and Rand Logistics, Inc. (RLOG)

CUSIP No.   752182105

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
David M. Knott

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)

 o

(b)

 x

3.

SEC Use Only

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
OO

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
1,837,660

8.

Shared Voting Power
900

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
1,838,560

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,838,560

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
9.5%

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN