In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed agreements with three yards for a total of 20 container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines. Combined, the vessels have a capacity of 300,000 TEU. With these orders, Maersk concludes the intended owned newbuilding orders announced in the August 2024 update of the fleet renewal plan.
The first vessels will be delivered in 2028, and the last delivery will take place in 2030.
The August fleet update further announced the intention to charter a range of methanol and liquified gas dual-fuel vessels totaling 500,000 TEU capacity. Maersk has now finalized these charter contracts across several tonage providers. When phased in, the charter vessels will replace existing capacity.
Tags: Denmark, Maersk, methanol
Category: Fuels
