Danish shipping company A.P. Moller Maersk formally named its newest ultra-large containership (ULCS) in a ceremony in Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 28.
Albert Mærsk belongs to a series of methanol-capable, dual-fuel ships that also include Ane Mærsk, Antonia Mærsk, Alette Mærsk, Alexandra Mærsk, and A.P. Møller, which were delivered in 2024 following completion at South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
The acquisition of the ships is in line with Maersk’s goal of reducing emissions during operations with a target of achieving "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Like its earlier sisters, the ULCS has a length of 350 metres, a beam of 53.5 metres, a draught of 18 metres, capacity for 16,592 TEUs, and accommodation for 30 crewmembers.
It also boasts an innovative design with the funnel taking up minimal space at the stern and the bridge and the accommodation block placed well forward to ensure fuel-efficient operations and to maximise cargo capacity.