Maersk completes first U.S. ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the successful bunkering of Tangier Maersk, a dual-fuel alcohol-enabled container vessel, using U.S.-produced corn ethanol. The operation marked the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the United States. The milestone is part of Maersk’s broader efforts to explore multiple potential fuel pathways for the ...
Maersk has successfully completed the first U.S. deep-sea container vessel ethanol bunkering using corn ethanol produced domestically. The operation, conducted on the dual-fuel alcohol-enabled container vessel Tangier Maersk, marked a significant milestone as the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering in the United States.
This trial provided essential insights into the operational, infrastructure, sourcing, and supply chain considerations for utilizing ethanol as a marine fuel. Maersk's exploration of multiple potential fuel pathways aligns with their commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the shipping industry's energy transition.
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