Maersk Expands Green Fleet with Christening of Third Methanol-Enabled Vessel, Antonia Maersk

Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller Maersk has further expanded its fleet with the addition of the third large dual-fuel methanol-enabled container vessel, named Antonia Maersk. The vessel, officially christened by Danish wind power leader Vestas during a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark, on August 9, 2024, is part of a series of 18 eco-friendly new builds designed for green methanol operations. Built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, the 350-meter-long vessel boasts a 16,000 TEU capacity and features an innovative design with the bridge and accommodation placed at the front for enhanced fuel efficiency. The vessel is equipped with a dual-fuel engine from MAN Energy Solutions, allowing it to operate on methanol. This milestone follows the christening of Maersk’s first and second large methanol-enabled vessels, Ane Maersk and Astrid Maersk, earlier this year. The next vessel in this pioneering series will be christened by Nike at the Port of Los Angeles on August 27, 2024

Anglo-Eastern Reaches Milestone with 100,000 cbm of LNG Bunkered Across Fleet

Anglo-Eastern, a Hong Kong-based ship manager, has achieved a significant milestone by bunkering 100,000 cbm of liquefied natural gas (LNG) across its fleet of LNG dual-fuel vessels. This landmark accomplishment was reached through 35 successful LNG bunkering operations, in collaboration with maritime industry partners such as Anglo American, BOCOM Leasing, and MOL Chemical Tankers, which utilize a cleaner-burning alternative to traditional marine fuels, are a key component in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability within the maritime industry. To ensure well-trained crews, Anglo-Eastern launched in-house LNG dual-fuel courses in 2021, incorporating simulators and VR training. Additionally, the company has partnered with Wärtsilä and DNVs Veracity platform for vessel compliance reporting, and with MAN Energy Solutions to develop digital products and test engine performance.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Joins SEA-LNG Coalition to Promote LNG as Marine Fuel

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), a prominent maritime services company, has joined the SEA-LNG coalition, an industry group promoting LNG as a marine fuel. BSM, managing over 100 gas carriers, including nearly 30 LNG dual-fuel ships and two LNG bunker vessels, brings substantial operational experience to the coalition. SEA-LNG highlighted BSM’s robust safety standards, noting the company’s compliance with International Safety Management (ISM) requirements through regular reviews and audits by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum’s (OCIMF) Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA). BSM’s commitment to high training standards is evident through its dedicated LNG training facilities, which utilize liquid cargo simulators designed by BSM’s in-house technical team and SEA-LNG member GTT’s software. Additionally, BSM operates an LNG Competence Centre (LCC), offering consultancy services on various LNG industry topics. Nick Topham, Managing Director of BSM Germany, emphasized BSMs dedication to LNG as a marine fuel and the value of SEA-LNG’s collaborative network. Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG, welcomed BSM, highlighting the companys significant contributions to the safe and efficient use of LNG in shipping. Keller also noted LNG’s role in achieving net-zero GHG emissions via biomethane and e-methane, positioning it as a viable solution for the future. Several companies have joined SEA-LNG this year, recognizing the benefits of LNG as a lower-emission marine fuel.

DP World Welcomes Cosco Shippings LNG Dual-Fuel RoRo Vessel Min Jiang Kou at Jebel Ali Port

UAE-based logistics giant DP World has celebrated the arrival of Cosco Shipping’s LNG dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship Min Jiang Kou at Jebel Ali Port for the first time. The vessel, one of the world’s largest with a capacity for 7,500 parking spaces, arrived from Shanghai on its maiden voyage, carrying 4,800 vehicles. Designed by the Shanghai Ship Design Institute and built by Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group, the vessel boasts 13 decks, including four rise-and-fall decks, to accommodate various vehicles. Alongside its sister ship Liao He Kou, Min Jiang Kou is part of COSCO’s new, green technology-equipped automobile fleet, designed to meet IMO TIER III emission standards. Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC, highlighted the importance of the vessel’s visit, reflecting the ongoing decarbonization of the global supply chain. Zhang Chi, Deputy General Manager of COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers, emphasized the significance of their partnership with DP World in advancing sustainability and efficiency in global trade. In 2023, DP World handled 616,000 car equivalent units at Jebel Ali Port, with over 130,000 coming from China.