Maersk obtains world’s first green methanol containership

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced the delivery of the world’s first containership powered by green methanol.

The company announced that they had signed and taken a delivery of the green vessel, named HMD Hull #4168, constructed by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

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The containership is preparing to embark on its maiden voyage towards Copenhagen, Denmark.

Maersk stated: “The introduction of this container vessel is a significant step towards realising our commitment to becoming carbon neutral, and it marks the beginning of a new era in shipping, where we together can minimise greenhouse gas emissions and create a greener future.”

The European Commission’s President, Ursula von der Leyen, consented to name Maersk’s new feeder vessel.

In June, OCI Global announced it is fuelling the first ever green methanol-powered containership in partnership with Maersk.