DryShips adds eight ships to fleet
Greek shipowner DryShips will spend about $620 million to add eight dry bulk ships to its fleet.
DryShips, whose stock is listed on the Nasdaq, has three-dozen ships in its fleet. The new ships range in size from Panamax to Capesize.
The purchase by the Athens-based company comes as dry bulk charter rates are hitting new highs, and follows major fleet acquisitions in the past two weeks by Eagle Bulk Shipping and Genco Shipping and Trading.
DryShips adds eight ships to fleet
