Danish shipping giant AP Moller Maersk has taken delivery of a new ultra-large container ship (ULCS) at a ceremony in the Port of Aarhus. The addition of the vessel marks an important step towards the company’s ambitious goal of achieving “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
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The vessel, named Antonia Maersk, is one of a series of new methanol-fuelled vessels that Maersk will receive between 2024 and 2025, built by South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The move is in line with Maersk’s commitment to reduce emissions from its operations.
Similar to its sister ship Ane Maersk, Antonia Maersk is 350 meters long, 53.5 meters wide, has a draft of 18 meters and a cargo capacity of 16,592 TEUs. The vessel can accommodate 30 crew members and features an innovative design that places the funnel at the stern while placing the bridge and accommodation forward to improve fuel efficiency and maximize cargo space.
Antonia Maersk is powered by Hyundai-MAN B&W 8G95ME-C10.5-LGIM-EGRTC eight-cylinder dual-fuel engines, which can reach a speed of 21 knots. The engine can run on either conventional marine fuel or methanol, providing operational flexibility. The vessel’s two methanol fuel tanks have a total capacity of 16,000 cubic meters, enabling it to reach a range of 23,000 nautical miles. In addition, the use of methanol reduces the vessel’s CO2 emissions by up to 280 tons per day compared to similar ships running on heavy fuel oil.
This delivery highlights Maersk’s ongoing efforts to lead the sustainable development of the shipping industry, and Antonia Maersk sets a new standard for environmentally friendly shipping.
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