On June 18 in Ulsan, South Korea, Maersk named Berlin Mærsk, the first in a new class of six 17,480 TEU dual-fuel methanol container vessels being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries and set for delivery in 2025 as part of its fleet renewal strategy aimed at reaching net-zero emissions by 2040.
The Berlin Mærsk, the 14th dual-fuel ship in the company’s fleet, features a wider beam than the earlier Ane Mærsk class, enabling greater cargo capacity and making it Maersk’s largest dual-fuel vessel to date. The ship will sail under the Danish flag and enter service on July 7 with a first port call in Shanghai. It will operate on a trade lane connecting manufacturing hubs in China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia with major European ports like Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp, a corridor that handles about 40% of global containerized trade.
Anda Cristescu, Head of Chartering & Newbuilding, said “With the launch of the Berlin Mærsk class, we continue to build an ocean toolkit adaptable to multiple fuel pathways. Fleet renewal is essential for maintaining our competitive edge in ocean shipping, and it serves as a cornerstone of our commitment to decarbonisation.”
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
