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Denmark-headquartered shipping giant Maersk has described 2025 as ‘a pivotal year’ for the energy transition of its fleet, which is set to include at least 19 dual-fuel methanol vessels by the end of the year.

‘This year, we need regulations to close the price gap between fossil fuels and fuels that create real emission reductions based on robust lifecycle assessments,’ said Leonardo Sonzio, Head of Fleet Management and Technology at A.P Moller – Maersk, in a video posted on social media on 15 January.

‘This is what the industry needs from the member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).’

Sonzio confirmed that the company expects to have at least 19 dual-fuel methanol vessels on the water by the end of 2025. ‘We are showcasing the technology is there,’ he pointed out.

He also commented on the 20 dual-fuel LNG vessels ordered in 2024, highlighting that the company has the option to change the newbuild specification to methanol dual-fuel this year. ‘Clarity on fuel providers and the regulatory environment will be key for this decision,’ he explained.

Maersk is expecting to receive its first volumes of e-methanol from European Energy’s facility in Kasso, Denmark.

In the longer term, the company envisions ‘a future of fuel diversity, with methanol, biomethane, biodiesel, and possibly ammonia, coexisting,’ Sonzio said.

Related: Maersk names new dual-fuel methanol vessel A.P. Møller in Singapore

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