A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has hailed the arrival of its newest dual-fuel methanol container carrier in Singapore, as part of its first trip from Asia to Europe.
The tanker called “A.P. Møller” honours Arnold Peter Møller, the founder of A.P. Moller-Maersk, and is the ninth in Maersk’s fleet capable of operating on methanol.
The godmother of “A.P. Møller” was Chan Su-Shan, the wife of Temasek Holdings’ CEO in Singapore.
Murali Pillai, Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Transport, said: “The arrival of ‘A.P. Møller’ in Singapore not only showcases the advancements in shipping technology but also reinforces our commitment to support solutions that can reduce GHG emissions.”
Ditlev Blicher, President of Asia Pacific at Maersk, added: “This launch showcases our dedication to decarbonisation in the region.
“The energy transition of our industry is a joint effort, and we are collaborating with authorities across the region, including Singapore, to advance decarbonisation initiatives.”
Recently, Maersk’s containership, Maersk Halifax, was converted to a dual-fuel vessel capable of running on methanol.