Danaos Shipping has placed an orders for two 7,100 TEU containerships
Danaos Shipping Co. Ltd has announced that of placing an orders for two 7,100 TEU containerships, which will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding in China and are expected to be delivered within 2024 .
The counterparties of Danaos to the shipbuilding contracts, Dalian Shipbuilding and CSTC are both subsidiaries of CSSC, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups.
The vessels will be methanol fuel ready and will be built in accordance with the latest requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in relation to Tier III emission standards and Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase III.
“We are very pleased to announce the commissioning of two 7,100 TEU containerships. These vessels are at the forefront of new technology, come with the latest specifications on emissions requirements and are methanol ready. With this order Danaos continues to solidify its position as one of the major players in the containership market worldwide. We will continue to work to maximize our profitability and secure more accretive transactions with a focus on creating value for our shareholders.” The Company’s CEO, Dr. John Coustas, commented:
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