A.P. Moller – Maersk has taken delivery of the first vessel in a new series of six mid-size containerships, marking a further step in the company’s fleet renewal programme.
The delivery took place at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group’s shipyard in Jingjiang, China, where the vessel was named Tangier Mærsk. Each of the six vessels in the series has a capacity of 9,000 TEU and is equipped with a dual-fuel engine capable of operating on methanol.
“We are pleased to take delivery of Tangier Mærsk, marking the first of six vessels in this new series. Together with the remaining vessels in the series, it will contribute to our ongoing fleet renewal and support our long-term competitiveness,” said Anda Cristescu, Head of Chartering and Newbuilding at Maersk.
On its maiden voyage, Tangier Mærsk will call at Shanghai before entering service on Maersk’s TP15 loop, which connects East Asia with the US Gulf Coast via the Panama Canal.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group delivered the vessel three months ahead of schedule. Maersk is scheduled to take delivery of four additional vessels later this year, with the final ship to follow in early 2027.
