Maersk expands capacity by 300,000 teu with order of 20 dual-fuel container vessels

Maersk has signed agreements with three yards for 20 container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines that have a combined capacity of 300,000 teu. 

All 20 ships will be equipped with liquefied gas dual-fuel propulsion systems and vary in size from 9,000 to 17,000 teu. 

Six vessels with 17,000 teu and two vessels with 9,000 teu capacity were ordered at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China.