DryShips Inc. has taken delivery of the previously announced 115,666 deadweight tons Aframax tanker built in 2012 , which will be employed in the spot market. Since the commencement of our acquisition program, in addition to the above, Dryships has successfully taken delivery of a total of three vessels as follows:
- On May 10, 2017, one Kamsarmax drybulk vessel built in 2014 of 81,918 deadweight tons.
- On May 2, 2017, one Newcastlemax drybulk vessel built in 2014 of 205,855 deadweight tons.
- On April 27, 2017, one Aframax newbuilding tanker of 11 3,644 deadweight tons.
About DryShips Inc.
Dryships is a diversified owner of ocean going cargo vessels that operate worldwide. Dryships owns a fleet of 13 Panamax drybulk vessels; 4 Newcastlemax drybulk vessels, 3 of which are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017; 5 Kamsarmax drybulk vessels, 4 of which are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017; 1 very large crude c arrier, which is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017; 2 Aframax tankers ; 1 Suezmax tanker expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017 ; 4 VLGC s which are expected to be delivered in June, September October and Dec ember of 2017; and 6 offshore support vessels, comprising 2 platform supply and 4 oil spill recovery vessels. DryShips’ common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market where it trades under the symbol “DRYS.”