Danaos Enters into Agreement to Acquire Five 2,200 TEU Containerships

Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) today announced that it has signed contracts to acquire five 1997 built, 2,200 TEU containerships. These vessels, the H.Vladivostok, H.Advance, H. Stride, H. Future, and the H.Sprinter were built by Hyundai Heavy Industries.

The size of the deal is slightly in excess of $150 million and the vessels are expected to be delivered to Danaos during July, August, September and October, 2007. The acquisition will be financed by existing credit facilities and own funds.