Danaos (NYSE: DAC) adds $304M backlog and orders two new ships for growth

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Danaos Corporation filed a report as a foreign private issuer describing a new press release. The release states that the company has added $304 million to its contracted revenue backlog and has ordered two additional containership vessel newbuildings, indicating new long-term charter business and future fleet expansion.

The report also states that this information, except for the CEO commentary section of the press release, is incorporated by reference into several existing Danaos shelf and employee share plan registration statements, allowing it to be used in connection with previously registered securities offerings.

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Shipping sector and capital allocation analyst

Danaos secures $304M of future revenue and commits to two new ships.

Danaos Corporation reports that it has added $304 million to its contracted revenue backlog, which represents signed charter commitments that are expected to translate into future cash inflows. At the same time, the company has ordered two additional containership newbuildings, expanding its future fleet.

The combination of higher backlog and new vessel orders links future earnings visibility with long-term capital commitments. The filing also incorporates this information, excluding CEO commentary, into multiple existing shelf and employee plan registration statements, so these updated business details support disclosure in connection with previously registered securities.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR

15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2025

Commission File Number 001-33060

DANAOS CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Danaos Corporation

c/o Danaos Shipping Co. Ltd.

14 Akti Kondyli

185 45 Piraeus

Greece

Attention: Secretary

011 030 210 419 6480

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   x        Form 40-F ¨

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of Danaos Corporation (the “Company”), dated September 30, 2025, titled “Danaos Corporation Adds $304 million to Contracted Revenue Backlog and Orders Two Additional Containership Vessels Newbuildings”.

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Danaos Corporation Press Release, dated September 30, 2025

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This report on Form 6-K, including Exhibit 99.1 (other than the section titled “The Company’s CEO, Dr. John Coustas, commented), is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s (i) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-237284) filed with the SEC on March 19, 2020, (ii) the post effective Amendment to Form F-1 in the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-226096) filed with the SEC on March 6, 2019, (iii) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-174494) filed with the SEC on May 25, 2011, (iv) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-147099), the related prospectus supplements filed with the SEC on December 17, 2007, January 16, 2009 and March 27, 2009, (v) Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-233128) filed with the SEC on August 8, 2019 and the reoffer prospectus, dated August 8, 2019, contained therein, (vi) Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-138449) filed with the SEC on November 6, 2006 and the reoffer prospectus, dated November 6, 2006, contained therein, (vii) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-169101) filed with the SEC on October 8, 2010, (viii) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-255984) filed with the SEC on May 10, 2021 and (ix) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-270457) filed with the SEC on March 10, 2023.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 30, 2025

DANAOS CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Evangelos Chatzis
Name:	Evangelos Chatzis
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What key business update does Danaos (DAC) report in this Form 6-K?

Danaos Corporation reports a press release stating it has added $304 million to its contracted revenue backlog and ordered two additional containership vessel newbuildings.

How much contracted revenue backlog did Danaos (DAC) add?

According to the attached press release description, Danaos added $304 million to its contracted revenue backlog.

What new assets is Danaos (DAC) ordering in this update?

Danaos is ordering two additional containership vessel newbuildings, indicating further planned expansion of its containership fleet.

How is this information used in Danaos (DAC) registration statements?

The report states that this Form 6-K, including the press release but excluding the CEO commentary section, is incorporated by reference into several existing Form F-3 and Form S-8 registration statements.

Does the Form 6-K describe any securities offering terms for Danaos (DAC)?

This report primarily describes a business update on contracted revenue backlog and new vessel orders and its incorporation into existing registration statements; it does not outline new securities offering terms in the excerpt provided.

Whose comments are excluded from incorporation by reference for Danaos (DAC)?

The section of the press release titled “The Company’s CEO, Dr. John Coustas, commented” is specifically excluded from incorporation by reference.