Danaos Corporation

About Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation is one of the world's largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. Established in 1972, the company charters its containerships on long-term contracts at fixed rates to major liner companies. With a focus on operational excellence, technological leadership, safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, Danaos has built lasting customer relationships and maintains a disciplined approach to fleet growth to exploit market opportunities.

Products & Services

Containership Fleet:Ownership and operation of a fleet of 68 modern, large-size containerships with a carrying capacity of 421,293 TEUs, chartered on long-term contracts at fixed rates to major liner companies.

Specialties

Operational Excellence Technological Leadership in Shipping Safety and Efficiency Environmental Responsibility Fleet Growth Strategy Container vessel ownership Fleet operations ESG and sustainability

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Debt T: - FT: Debt	A: 500000000 MR: - FA: $500 million FAN: 500000000	D: 2025-10-09 FD: 2025-10-09	-
2	RT: Senior Notes T: - FT: Senior Notes	A: 500000000 MR: - FA: up to $500 million FAN: 500000000	D: 2025-10-06 FD: 2025-10-06	-

Debt Latest

2025-10-09

$500.0M

Senior Notes 2025-10-06

$500.0M

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Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

J

John Coustas

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

E

Evangelos Chatzis

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

D

Dimitris Vastarouchas

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

F

Filippos Prokopakis

Chief Commercial Officer

J

John Coustas

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

I

Iraklis Prokopakis

Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

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