Harry G. Kerames

DryShips, Inc. engages in ownership and management of ocean going cargo vessels and provision of drilling services. It operates though the following segments: Drybulk, Offshore Support, Tanker, Gas Carrier, and Other. The Drybulk segment consists of transportation and handling of drybulk cargoes through ownership and trading of vessels. The Offshore Support segment includes offshore support services to the global offshore energy industry through the operation of a diversified fleet of offshore support vessels. The Tanker segment refers to the vessels for the transportation of crude and refined petroleum cargoes. The Gas Carrier segment focuses on the vessels for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas. The Other segment relates to the company’s investment activities. The company was founded by George E. Economou on September 9, 2004 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

OceanFreight, Inc. provides shipping transportation services. The company operating dry bulk and tanker vessels, Such carry commodities like iron ore, coal, grain and other materials and crude oil. OceanFreight was founded by Antonis Kandylidis on September, 2006 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

Charles R. Weber Co., Inc. is a ship brokerage firm and marine consultant that offers a broad range of maritime brokerage and consulting services to international oil, marine, trading, and financial clients worldwide. Established in 1940, the American company has a long and well-respected history in the ship brokerage industry. With offices in Stamford, CT, and an office in Texas, the private company provides worldwide coverage and has an enhanced and strategic focus on the energy market. Charles R. Weber Co. is involved in vessel chartering, projects, capital markets, and research, and has a dedicated team of project brokers ready to serve clients with all their marine-related project needs.

Connecticut Maritime Association, Inc. operates as maritime association that represents shipping and international trade. Its events include monthly luncheons, monthly newsletter, website, job mart, scholarships and internships, and social, sports and entertainment. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

The Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce is a business organization based in New York, NY. The Chamber was established over 70 years ago with the aim of enhancing the economic and cultural relationships between Greece and the United States. The Chamber's primary objective is to promote and strengthen the commercial ties between the two countries.

Global Capital Finance LLC provides investment banking services. The private company is based in Purchase, NY.

Founded in 2009 by David Benyaminy, Kyce Chihi, Steven Flyer, Daniel Gaspar and Gregory Prata, Gotham Private Equity Partners LP is a private equity firm located in New York City.

Tankships Investment Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of worldwide seaborne transportation of crude oil petroleum. The firm operates tanker vessels for transporting large quantities of crude oil over long distances. The company was founded on December 15, 2010 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.