Danaos Orders Two 9,200-TEU Container Ships at Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
Greek shipowner Danaos Corporation has reportedly placed an order with Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, for two 9,200-TEU container ships. The construction cost per vessel is approximately $109 million, bringing the total estimated cost of the two new ships to $218 million. Delivery is expected in 2029.
First Cooperation Between Danaos and Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
If the order is confirmed, it will mark the first collaboration between Danaos and Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding in the realm of new shipbuilding.
Danaos Corporation: A Leading Container Ship Owner
Danaos is recognized as one of the world’s largest independent container ship owners, leasing its vessels to various major global liner companies under long-term fixed-rate contracts. Currently, Danaos’s active fleet consists of 78 container ships and 11 Capesize bulk carriers. The container ships range in capacity from 2,200 TEU to 13,100 TEU, while the bulk carriers comprise vessels with capacities of 175,500 DWT and 182,400 DWT.
In terms of newbuilds, Danaos has orders for a total of 30 vessels—26 container ships and 4 Newcastlemax bulk carriers. These new vessels are being constructed by Chinese shipyards and are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029. The container ship newbuilds are in the hands of shipyards such as Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC), CSSC Huangpu Wenchong, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Qingdao Shipyard, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE), and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Meanwhile, the bulk carrier newbuilds are all being built by Panjin Dajin.
As per the fleet data on the official website, the two 9,200 TEU container ships constructed by Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding have not yet been added to the list of new vessels.
Furthermore, it is noted that SWS has publicly announced over 50 new shipbuilding orders (including options and letters of intent) this year. These orders predominantly encompass container ships and oil tankers, as well as hulls for Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) units and cruise ship projects. The current delivery schedule for these vessels extends through 2030.
