Earlier this year we posted Maersk Bets on Methanol — Orders One Feeder and Eight Large Dual Fuel Containerships. The feeder vessel is expected to be delivered in 2023, with the first of the eight 16,000 TEU ships, built by Hyundai, rolling out starting in 2024. This week Maersk revealed the new carbon-neutral large ship design.
In designing the large 16,000 TEU ships, Maersk started with a clean slate. In addition to engineering the dual-fuel engines capable of safely burning green methanol, they developed a forward accommodation design, with the stack all the way aft, which Maersk claims will increase energy efficiency by 20% per container compared to industry average. The eight ship series will cost $1.4 billion and will replace older vessels, generating annual CO2 emissions savings of around 1 million tonnes.
Maersk – Next Generation of Maersk Container Vessels Designed for Green Methanol
Thinking of some of the videos I’ve seen of container ships ploughing (they don’t so much rise, from video) through swells, I’m guessing that avoiding a lot of havoc in storms must involve more carefully thought out entry, and an accommodation block built like a bunker. It’ll be spectacular to be on the bridge, for sure.
One thing’s for sure, at least marginally they look better house-foward. And at last, views for the crew. 🙂