Maersk completes deal for 20 dual-fuel vessels

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inked agreements with three yards for a total of 20 containerships with dual-fuel engines.

The vessels have a total capacity of 300,000 TEUs. Maersk has completed the fleet renewal plan’s August 2024 update by placing orders for additional buildings.

Anda Cristescu, Head of Chartering & Newbuilding at Maersk, said: “We are pleased to have signed agreements for 20 vessels and thereby completed the acquisition of 300,000 TEU capacity as announced in August.

“These orders are a part of our ongoing fleet renewal programme and in line with our commitment to decarbonisation, as all the vessels will have dual-fuel engines with the intent to operate them on lower emissions fuel.”

All 20 ships will be fitted with liquified gas dual-fuel propulsion systems and range in size from 9,000 to 17,000 TEUs. The first vessels will be delivered in 2028, with the final delivery taking place in 2030.

In November, Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk agreed to promote airfreight decarbonisation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Additionally, Maersk hailed the arrival of its newest dual-fuel methanol container carrier in Singapore, as part of its first trip from Asia to Europe.