{"id":5586,"date":"2025-03-03T19:02:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5586"},"modified":"2025-03-03T19:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:02:27","slug":"in-a-historic-first-maersk-holds-naming-ceremony-for-dual-fuel-ship-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5586","title":{"rendered":"In A Historic First, Maersk Holds Naming Ceremony For Dual-Fuel Ship In India"},"content":{"rendered":"

In A Historic First, Maersk Holds Naming Ceremony For Dual-Fuel Ship In India
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A.P. Moller \u2013 Maersk (Maersk) celebrated the name-giving of its newest dual-fuel methanol container vessel in Mumbai today as a part of the vessel\u2019s maiden voyage to India. The vessel, named Albert Maersk, is the eleventh vessel in Maersk\u2019s fleet capable of operating on methanol.<\/p>\n

Vincent Clerc, CEO, A.P. Moller \u2013 Maersk, hosted the name-giving ceremony, which was attended by the Honourable Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Honourable Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, diplomats, government authorities, customers, partners and Maersk employees.<\/p>\n

It is a privilege for India to host the naming of this advanced dual-fuel vessel, a historic first for a foreign shipping company in our country. With the demand for green vessels rising, India has the potential to become a major producer and supplier of green methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen-based fuels.<\/p>\n

Maersk\u2019s decision to focus on green fuel production in India is a welcome step that will accelerate our journey towards a sustainable maritime future. This vessel naming is more than just a tradition\u2014it is a symbol of trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future.<\/p>\n

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As India moves towards becoming a global maritime powerhouse, we welcome Maersk\u2019s continued partnership in green shipping, green fuel production, and logistics.<\/p>\n

Sarbananda Sonowal
\nHonourable Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
\nMaersk continues to take firm steps towards decarbonising shipping with the addition of one more dual-fuel vessel to its fleet. India is among the world\u2019s fastest-growing major economies, with a thriving manufacturing sector, a booming e-commerce industry, and expanding exports. Shipping and logistics are high on India\u2019s priorities, and Maersk looks forward to partnering with India on various aspects, such as exploring the potential sourcing of alternative fuels for low-emissions shipping and activities involving ship repairs and shipbuilding in the future that align well with the Indian Government\u2019s ambitions to promote the shipping sector.<\/p>\n

Vincent Clerc
\nCEO of A.P. Moller \u2013 Maersk
\nMaersk contributes to this growing economy by facilitating the movement of one in every six containers imported or exported from the country and enabling global trade through its integrated logistics solutions. The company\u2019s footprint in India includes two APM Terminals operations in Mumbai and Pipavav that facilitate the import and export of over three million containers every year, 26 warehouses spread across 350,000 sq. m., and a distribution network that reaches more than 80% of India\u2019s pin codes.<\/p>\n

On the backdrop of the name-giving ceremony, Maersk announced that the company sees an investment opportunity pipeline of about USD 5 billion in ports and terminals as well as landside infrastructure development in India.<\/p>\n

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We believe we can play a role in reducing the cost of logistics by ensuring that our customers access all their supply chain needs in one place \u2013 from all modes of transportation to port handling to warehousing and distribution. As APM Terminals, we are ready to invest more in developing ports with low emissions and great efficiency that will help businesses grow and connect India with the global markets.<\/p>\n

Keith Svendsen
\nCEO of APM Terminals
\n\u2018Albert Maersk\u2019 is part of a series of 18 large dual-fuel methanol vessels scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025. Built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, she can carry 16,592 standard containers (TEU<\/a>). The delivery of the dual-fuel fleet is a significant component of Maersk\u2019s decarbonisation goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. Bio- and e-methanol can reduce GHG emissions by at least 65% compared to conventional fossil fuels such as bunker oil (depending on the feedstock and production process of the methanol, calculated on a life cycle basis). With the vessel technologies available, Maersk has been urging the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states to adopt strong regulations to push the industry forward towards its climate targets. Maersk believes it is critically important that IMO regulation is fuel-agnostic, allowing for a multi-fuel future for shipping as well as making the low-emission transport choice viable and competitive by closing the price gap between fossil and alternative fuels.<\/p>\n

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