{"id":270036,"date":"2025-06-22T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/?p=270036"},"modified":"2025-06-22T14:13:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T18:13:37","slug":"maersk-commissions-methanol-powered-container-ship","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/maersk-commissions-methanol-powered-container-ship\/","title":{"rendered":"Maersk commissions methanol-powered container ship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A new generation of high-capacity containerships begins to sail the seas with the debut of the Berlin M\u00e6rsk<\/em>, the first in a series of six 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual methanol propulsion.<\/p>\n\n

The christening of the container ship Berlin M\u00e6rsk<\/h2>\n\n

The vessel was christened on June 18 at the Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, and represents a decisive step in Maersk’s fleet renewal strategy aimed at energy efficiency and emissions reduction.<\/p>\n\n

The Berlin M\u00e6rsk<\/em> has an extended beam compared to the previous class, allowing it to carry more containers than its predecessors. This feature makes it the largest dual-fuel vessel in Maersk’s fleet to date. <\/p>\n\n

Its design is a direct evolution of the Ane M\u00e6rsk<\/em> class, which had already introduced significant improvements in sustainable navigation. With this new series, Maersk<\/a><\/strong> is committed to higher capacity without compromising environmental efficiency. <\/p>\n\n

Entry into service and key routes<\/h2>\n\n

The Berlin M\u00e6rsk<\/em> is scheduled to enter service on July 7 with its first call in Shanghai. It will operate on the AE3 service, which links East Asia with Northern Europe, one of the most strategic routes for international trade. <\/p>\n\n

All container ships of this class will carry the Danish flag and will be delivered during 2025. Construction is being carried out by Hyundai Heavy Industries<\/a><\/strong>consolidating its strategic alliance with Maersk in alternative propulsion technologies. <\/p>\n\n

Commitment to energy transition<\/h2>\n\n

Maersk maintains its goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040<\/strong>. An essential part of this goal is the incorporation of vessels powered by low-carbon fuels, such as methanol, which can reduce emissions by up to 65% over their life cycle. <\/p>\n\n

The company already has more than a dozen methanol-powered vessels and has other orders in the pipeline, including 9,000, 16,000 and 17,000 TEU units. The Berlin M\u00e6rsk<\/em> joins this fleet as an emblem of the next stage in the decarbonization of shipping. <\/p>\n\n

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Source and photo: Maersk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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