WORLD'S 1st METHANOL-FUELED CONTAINER SHIP: Laura Maersk making her maiden call at Felixstowe, UK, around 9.05am, Friday 29 Sept 2023.
Laura Maersk is the first of a total of 25 methanol-powered container ships for Maersk line - their order book includes six 17,000 TEU, twelve 16,000 TEU and six 9,000 TEU vessels.
Maersk have a firm policy to only order new, owned vessels that come with a green fuel option.