Maersk has officially unveiled its new vessel AP Møller , which is a dual-fuel methanol vessel . The vessel carries up to 16,592 containers and is part of the company’s efforts to transform the shipping industry towards more sustainable solutions. This event took place in Singapore, a key hub for Maersk’s operations in Asia and the Pacific.
Maersk and the AP Møller vessel
The christening of the AP Møller is a celebration of advanced shipbuilding technology and a sign of Maersk’s commitment to reducing emissions and decarbonising shipping . At the inauguration ceremony, key figures such as Murali Pillai, Minister of State of Singapore, underlined the impact of this initiative on global decarbonisation.
[post_relacionado]This vessel is the ninth in Maersk’s fleet capable of operating on methanol, an alternative fuel that can reduce emissions by 65% compared to conventional fossil fuels.
Maersk’s vision for 2040
Maersk has set an ambitious goal: to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. This fleet of dual-fuel methanol vessels, which includes 18 new ships scheduled for 2024 and 2025 , is one of the main strategies to achieve this goal.
The company is actively working with various authorities and companies globally, including Singapore, to promote green solutions to address the challenges of climate change in maritime transport .
Singapore, global hub for green marine fuels
Singapore, known as a key port in Southeast Asia, is positioning itself as a leading hub for the adoption of alternative maritime fuels such as methanol. In early 2023, the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering took place at this port, an achievement that demonstrates the country’s commitment to sustainability in the maritime sector. This collaboration with Maersk reinforces Singapore’s vision of becoming a benchmark hub in the sustainable fuels industry.
Maersk has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to implement regulations that close the price gap between fossil fuels and new low-emission fuels such as methanol, in order to make green options viable and competitive in the global shipping market.
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