Maersk has achieved a new milestone in maritime sustainability with the first green methanol bunkering in the port of Yangshan, Shanghai, for its vessel “Astrid Mærsk”. This event marks a significant milestone for both Maersk and the shipping industry, being the first operation of its kind in China to simultaneously include cargo and bunkering.
The “Astrid Mærsk”, which was recently named in Japan, is one of 18 Maersk vessels that will be retrofitted for the use of methanol with deliveries scheduled for this year and 2025.
Vincent Clerc, CEO of AP Moller-Maersk, noted that this event underscores Shanghai’s commitment to sustainability leadership and sets a model for other ports both in China and globally. According to Clerc, this is a significant step towards consolidating Shanghai as a key regional hub for the supply of green methanol.
Methanol for maritime transport decarbonization
Methanol is establishing itself as a viable alternative for the decarbonization of shipping. Maersk has been a pioneer in this field, having previously launched the world’s first dual-fuel methanol container ship and conducting the first global ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation in Singapore.
Jinshan Gu, president of Shanghai International Port Group, also expressed his enthusiasm for this breakthrough, noting that the event is a testament to the port’s long-term commitment to innovative solutions that address the changing demands of society and the marketplace. Gu stressed the importance of this initiative to strengthen the green methanol infrastructure and the port’s adaptability for future innovations.
The adoption of methanol as an environmentally friendly fuel represents a move towards environmental sustainability and may trigger broader technological developments in the energy industry. Exploring how these innovations can be integrated into other forms of transportation, such as automotive or aviation, could provide new avenues to significantly reduce global carbon emissions and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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