Maersk ditching fossil fuels for all new ships
The global shipping firm will use carbon-neutral fuels for propulsion, even if they are more expensive
17 February 2021 - 11:14
Houston — A century after the global shipping fleet ran largely on coal, the world’s largest shipping line is taking a historic step towards not using fossil fuels for propulsion.
All newly constructed vessels owned by AP Møller-Maersk will have to be able to use carbon-neutral fuels, such as clean methanol and ammonia, as well as traditional oil-based products, the company said in a statement. The shift comes just three months after the industry’s main regulator set new decarbonisation rules that were criticised for their lack of ambition...
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