Maersk invites the public to come aboard a container ship of the future when one of the world’s first methanol-enabled vessels arrives in Los Angeles this August.
Powered by green fuel for its maiden voyage and capable of carrying more than 16,000 TEUs, the vessel will get its new name at a private ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles Outer Harbor on 27 August.
Maersk’s CEO Vincent Clerc will be on hand, alongside special guest speakers from Nike and leading state and local officials.
“Nike is committed to protecting the future of sport and we leverage science-based targets to guide us through our Move to Zero journey. 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,” stated Venkatesh Alagirisamy,
Nike Chief Supply Chain Officer.
On 28 August, Maersk invites the public to tour the 350-meter-long vessel, which will be sailing from Asia. Visitors will be able to see the Sailors’ living quarters and even stand on the bridge from where the captain controls the vessel. Public tours will require visitors register for a free ticket via an online registration site that will be activated and announced in August.
This is the fifth container vessel in Maersk’s fleet that can sail on green methanol, an alternative to conventional bunker oil.
In addition, Maersk’s new container ships have several innovative design features, 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 20 additional methanol-enabled vessels.
