A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has secured agreements with three shipyards to construct 20 container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines, collectively offering a capacity of 300,000 TEU. This order marks the conclusion of the planned newbuilding acquisitions outlined in the August 2024 fleet renewal update.
The agreements include 20 vessels, enabling Maersk to achieve the announced capacity goal. These orders are part of Maersk’s ongoing fleet renewal programme and align with their commitment to decarbonisation, featuring dual-fuel engines designed to operate on lower-emission fuels.
Each of the 20 ships will be fitted with liquefied gas dual-fuel propulsion systems and will range in size from 9,000 to 17,000 TEU. The variety in sizes allows these vessels to perform multiple roles within Maersk’s future network, offering significant deployment flexibility.
Once integrated, they will replace existing capacity within the fleet. The first vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028, with the final batch arriving by 2030.
The August update also included plans to charter various methanol and liquefied gas dual-fuel vessels, amounting to a total capacity of 500,000 TEU. Maersk has finalized these charter contracts with multiple tonnage providers. These chartered vessels will replace existing fleet capacity as they are phased in.
Facts about Maersk’s newbuilding orders:
– 20 dual-fuel vessels ordered, totaling 300,000 TEU capacity
– Two 9,000 TEU vessels from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China
– 12 15,000 TEU vessels (6 from Hanwha Ocean, South Korea, and 6 from New Times Shipbuilding, China)
– Six 17,000 TEU vessels from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China
– All vessels will be equipped with liquefied gas dual-fuel propulsion systems.
