Maersk Tankers has marked a significant milestone in its gas shipping expansion with the naming of Jane Maersk, the first vessel in a new series of ten Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) and Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) currently under construction.
The naming ceremony was held in Mokpo, South Korea, and attended by customers, industry partners, and company representatives. Mrs. Mika Takahashi served as the vessel’s Godmother during the event.
The vessel’s name carries historic significance for the company. Maersk’s involvement in gas shipping began in 1972 with the entry of Inge Maersk, an LPG and ammonia carrier. In 1990, the company expanded into the large gas carrier segment with a new generation of Korean-built vessels, the first of which was also named Jane Maersk.
The newly named vessel has been designed to transport both liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia, reflecting growing demand for flexible gas transportation solutions. The design is intended to serve current LPG trade requirements while also supporting the development of emerging ammonia-based energy and fuel markets.
Jane Maersk is the first vessel in a planned fleet of ten newbuild VLAC/VLGC vessels, reinforcing Maersk Tankers’ long-term commitment to the gas shipping sector and the evolving global energy transition.