In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk said it will retrofit an existing ship to a dual-fuel methanol powered vessel and thereby able to sail on green methanol.
“Retrofitting of engines to run on methanol is an important lever in our strategy. With this initiative, we wish to pave the way for future scalable retrofit programs in the industry and thereby accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to green fuels. Ultimately, we want to demonstrate that methanol retrofits can be a viable alternative to new buildings,” said Leonardo Sonzio, Head of Fleet Management and Technology at Maersk.
Maersk has signed an agreement with MAN Energy Solutions to retrofit the engine.
“Detailed engineering for the first retrofit is ongoing and the actual implementation will take place in the middle of 2024. Meanwhile, discussions with potential yards are ongoing,” said Ole Graa Jakobsen, Head of Fleet Technology and responsible for the retrofit project at Maersk.
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