DryShips Inc. [DRYS]
Chairman & CEO
Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

Monday, February 7, 2005
at NASDAQ's MarketSite
in New York City.

DryShips Inc.

The NASDAQ Stock Market is proud to welcome DryShips Inc. and its CEO George Economou to the opening bell in celebration of the company's recent IPO. On February 3, 2005, DryShips Inc. began trading under the ticker symbol [DRYS].

About DryShips Inc. [DRYS]:

DryShips Inc., based in Greece, is an owner and operator of drybulk carriers that operate worldwide. DryShips currently owns a fleet of six drybulk carriers and has entered into agreements to purchase an additional 11 vessels.

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