A.P. Moller-Maersk has named the first vessel in a new class of ships equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The vessel, Berlin Maersk, was christened at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea, on June 18. It is the 14th dual-fuel newbuild to join Maersk’s fleet and the first of a series of six new vessels in this class.
New Vessel Features and Service Route
The Berlin Maersk has a capacity of 17,480 TEU, making it the largest dual-fuel ship in the company’s fleet to date. Its design is similar to the previous Ane Maersk class, but with a wider beam to accommodate more containers. The vessel is scheduled to make its first port call in Shanghai on July 7, where it will enter service on Maersk’s AE3 route, which connects Eastern Asia with Northern Europe.
Decarbonization Strategy
Maersk’s decision to build the new class of vessels is part of its commitment to decarbonization and fleet renewal. According to Ole Graa Jakobsen, Head of Fleet Technology at Maersk, the new class of ships builds on the foundation laid by the Laura Maersk and Ane Maersk classes. “The Berlin Maersk class showcases our ongoing efforts in innovation and optimisation, setting a new industry efficiency benchmark,” Jakobsen said. All six vessels in the series are being built by HHI and are expected to be delivered in 2025.
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