Together with Seaspan Corporation and MAN Energy Solutions, Hapag-Lloyd plans to convert five 10,100 TEU container vessels to run on methanol.
This project follows the successful test run of a MAN S90 engine retrofitted for methanol use, carried out in Japan by MAN Energy Solutions and Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine. The test proved that the engine – originally built to run on traditional fuel oil – could switch over to methanol without a hitch.
“With over 50 vessels in our fleet powered by these engines, this breakthrough opens the door to a whole new world of greener possibilities,” said the German carrier in a statement.
Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Hapag-Lloyd, stated: “Our methanol retrofit project is another step on our journey to decarbonize our entire fleet by 2045. By making these ships methanol-ready by 2026, we’re not only shrinking our carbon footprint – we’re also meeting the growing demand for greener transport solutions from our customers.”
