JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

The undersigned agree that this Schedule 13D/A dated September 19, 2018 relating to the Common Shares, par value $0.01 per share, of DryShips Inc. shall be filed on behalf of the undersigned.

	SPII HOLDINGS INC.

	BY: MARE SERVICES LIMITED

	By:	/s/ Dr. Renato Cefai
	Name:	Dr. Renato Cefai
	Title:	Director of Mare Services Limited

	GEORGE ECONOMOU


	/s/ George Economou
	(Signature)