A.P. Moller-Maersk and Nike will christen and name Maersk’s fifth methanol-enabled container ship in Los Angeles on 27 August. The ship is powered by green methanol for its maiden voyage and capable of carrying more than 16,000 TEU.
On 27 August, the container vessel will get its new name at a private ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles Outer Harbour. Maersk’s CEO Vincent Clerc will be attending, alongside special guest speakers from Nike and leading state and local officials. As a partner in the name-giving event, Nike shares Maersk’s commitment to decarbonising supply chains.
‘Nike is committed to protecting the future of sport and we leverage science-based targets to guide us through our Move to Zero journey,’ says Venkatesh Alagirisamy, Nike chief supply chain officer. ‘Operating one of the largest supply chains in the world, we have a responsibility to advance the innovation and use of more sustainable methods that get us closer to zero carbon and zero waste. By working with suppliers like Maersk, who share our commitment to sustainability, we are scaling our use of biofuels in ocean transportation, our main first-mile delivery channel.’
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Fifth Maersk container ship that can sail on methanol
This is the fifth container vessel in Maersk’s fleet that can sail on green methanol, an alternative to conventional bunker oil. Maersk continues to explore and study various alternative fuels in pursuit of its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. the company defines green fuels as fuels with at least 65 per cent reductions in GHG emissions on a lifecycle basis compared to fossil reference fuels.
In addition, Maersk’s new container ships have several innovative design features that set them apart from traditional container vessels, including the positioning of its crew accommodation and bridge at the bow and a single funnel at the stern. These design elements allow for increased container capacity and improved efficiency during port operations. Maersk has ordered twenty additional methanol-enabled vessels.
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Public tours
On Wednesday, August 28, Maersk invites the public to tour the 350-metre-long vessel, which will be sailing from Asia. Visitors will be able to see the sailors’ living quarters and stand on the bridge from where the captain controls the vessel.
Picture by Maersk.
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