DryShips Inc., is an international provider of drybulk carriers. Headquartered in Athens, Greece, DryShips owns and operates a fleet of 34 drybulk carriers comprising 5 Capesize, 24 Panamax, 3 Handymax and 2 newbuilding Panamax vessels, with a combined deadweight tonnage of approximately 2.9 million.

DryShips Inc.'s common stock is listed on NASDAQ Global Market where it trades under the symbol "DRYS". For more information about the Company, please go to the company's website www.dryships.com