News / Cash-rich Danaos splashes out on sustainable newbuilds

Greek non-operating containership owner Danaos Corporation has confirmed an order for four 7,200 teu ‘methanol fuel-ready’ newbuild vessels, for delivery in the first half of 2024.

The ships will be built at the Daehan Shipbuilding yard in South Korea and, in advance of the availability of methanol fuel, they will be fitted with open loop scrubbers and comply with International Maritime Organization Tier 3 emissions standards and Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3.

CEO Dr John Coustas explained that the strategy ...