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A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is in the process of signing newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for LNG dual-fuel container ships.
The new orders for 50-60 vessels will match its planned renewal pace of around 160,000 TEU per year.
The new orders are a continuation of its fleet renewal program initiated in 2021 which has seen orders placed for 25 methanol dual-fuel vessels, five in service and 20 on order providing around 350,000 TEU of dual-fuel capacity.
The exact split of propulsion technologies for the new vessels will be determined considering the future regulatory framework and green fuels supply.
Maersk has commenced the work of securing offtake agreements for bio-LNG to ensure that the new dual-fuel gas vessels provide greenhouse gas emissions reductions in this decade.
Maersk says its mix of methanol and LNG dual-fuel propulsion choices will ensure the long-term competitiveness of the fleet and its ability to deliver on the decarbonization goals. 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.
Once the vessels have been delivered, around 25% of the Maersk fleet will…