EXHIBIT A

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

The undersigned agree that this Schedule 13D/A dated June 13, 2019 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)