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April 24, 2008 · about 18 years ago

DryShips Inc. enters into agreement to acquire two ultra deep water drillships

DryShips Inc., today announced that it has exercised its option to acquire two advanced capability drillships for use in ultra deep water drilling locations. The drillships, are to be constructed by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and are expected to be delivered from the shipyard in the th

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DryShips Inc., today announced that it has exercised its option to acquire two advanced capability drillships for use in ultra deep water drilling locations. The drillships, are to be constructed by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and are expected to be delivered from the shipyard in the third quarter of 2011. The expected delivered cost of the newbuilding drillships is approximately $800 million per unit. The company expects to receive shortly a firm commitment for the debt portion to finance construction and other payments.

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