Maersk is reportedly lining up orders for new LNG dual-fuel vessels from Chinese shipyards including Jiangsu-based New Times Shipbuilding, Splash reports, citing info from brokers. The contract is for six firm 16k TEU vessels valued at USD 200 mn per unit, slated for delivery in 2028. The contract also includes the option for six more vessels. Maersk officials have not confirmed the orders.

Background: Maersk announced back in August that it would not be increasing its fleet size beyond its current 4.3 mn TEUS through to the end of the decade as part of its revamped newbuild policy. Under the policy, the firm is looking to proceed with orders of dual fuel ships that can use bio-LNG.

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