Antonia Mærsk, the third large dual-fuel vessel in the fleet capable of operating on green methanol, was officially unveiled on 9 August in Aarhus, Denmark.
As recently announced, Maersk is advancing its fleet renewal program by signing newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for dual-fuel vessels, aiming for an annual renewal pace of approximately 160,000 TEU. The ordered capacity will consist of a mix of owned and chartered vessels, ensuring financial and operational flexibility while maintaining a significant portion of strategic tonnage.
In line with its decarbonisation commitment, all new vessels will feature dual-fuel propulsion systems using a combination of methanol and liquefied gas. Once delivered, around 25% of Maersk’s fleet will be equipped with dual-fuel engines.
📢 We are excited to introduce Antonia Mærsk, the 3rd large dual-fuel vessel in our fleet capable of sailing on green methanol🚢 The name was unveiled today in Aarhus, Denmark, and christened by its godmother Kirsten Andersen, spouse of @Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen🎉#maersk pic.twitter.com/pbWA3EqA1o
— Maersk (@Maersk) August 9, 2024
The vessel was christened by its godmother, Kirsten Andersen, spouse of Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen. To remind, Maersk’s world-first green methanol container vessel was christened in September 2023 by Ursula von der Leyen, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
