DANISH shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has finalized agreements for 20 new dual-fuel container vessels as part of its ambitious fleet modernization strategy.
It also marks a significant step in the shipping giant's decarbonization efforts, reports Ventura, California's gCaptain.
The 20 vessels, with a combined capacity of 300,000 TEU, will be constructed across three shipyards in China and South Korea, and feature advanced liquified gas dual-fuel propulsion systems.
The order includes two 9,000 TEU vessels from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, twelve 15,000 TEU vessels split between Hanwha Ocean and New Times Shipbuilding, and six 17,000 TEU vessels from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
"These orders are a part of our ongoing fleet renewal programme and in line with our commitment to decarbonization," said Anda Cristescu, head of chartering & newbuilding at Maersk, emphasizing the company's focus on lower emissions fuel.
The newbuild orders mark a continuation of Maersk's fleet renewal programme initiated in 2021. The fleet expansion represents a strategic shift in Maersk's approach to sustainable shipping.
"While green methanol is likely to become the most competitive and scalable pathway to decarbonization in the short term, Maersk also foresees a multifuel future for the industry which includes liquified bio-methane," the company stated in August.
Deliveries are scheduled between 2028 and 2030. Upon completion, these vessels will replace existing capacity in Maersk's fleet, with the company already securing agreements for liquified bio-methane to ensure reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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