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

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

D

Dimitris Coustas

Founder

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

I

Iraklis Prokopakis

Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

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