Shipping and logistics giant AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) will convert one of its ships to a dual-fuel methanol powered vessel, allowing it to run on green methanol, according to a press release. Maersk has partnered with German Man Energy Solutions to carry out the engine retrofit by mid-2024, Maersk fleet technology head Ole Graa Jakobsen says, adding that Maersk intends on retrofitting more vessels in 2027.

The move is part of Maersk’s target to reach net-zero by 2040, and it is expected to pave the way for future retrofit programs in the industry and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, said Maersk fleet management and technology head Leonardo Sonzio. The retrofit, a “rather complex task,” will not be limited to replacing the engine, but will include putting in new fuel tanks, a fuel preparation room, and a supply system for green methanol.

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