Stamford-based Eagle Bulk has flown to the top of Wells Fargo’s semi-annual corporate governance table while perennial laggard DryShips brings up the rear of the enlarged 56-owner pack.

Gary Vogel-led Eagle moves up one spot from its place in the second half of 2017. The previous No 1 — Norway’s Avance Gas — tumbled all the way to 15th place and out of the first quadrant of owners.