Home Page » Corporate Profile Corporate Profile We are a Marshall Islands registered company that was formed in September 2004. Our business strategy is focused on building and maintaining enduring relationships with charterers of drybulk carriers and providing reliable seaborne transportation services at competitive cost. We seek to create shareholder value by acquiring and operating second hand drybulk carriers across the size spectrum, including large (Capesize), medium (Panamax) and small (Handymax and Handysize), and employing them in a combination of "spot charter", and "period time charter" contracts and pools. Mr. George Economou, our Chief Executive Officer, has been active in shipping since 1976 and formed the Company's related technical and commercial ship-management company, Cardiff Marine Inc. in 1991. We believe that Cardiff has established a reputation in the international drybulk shipping industry for operating and maintaining a fleet with high standards of performance, reliability and safety. Please visit the website for Cardiff Marine Inc. at www.cardiff.gr. DryShips Inc. is fully committed to promoting openness, ethical conduct and integrity in all its dealings and has developed a 'code of business ethics and conduct' establishing rules and standards regarding behaviour and performance. We have established a reputation in the international shipping industry for operating and maintaining our fleet with high standards of performance, reliability and safety. We believe that we possess a number of competitive strengths in our industry: Experienced Management Team. Strong Customer Relationships. Efficient and Dependable Vessel Operations. Flexible Geographic and Trade Route Profile. Ensuring our Customers' needs are Prioritized.