Maersk takes delivery of methanol-ready 12,800 TEU container ship

COPENHAGEN : Japan Marine United (JMU) announced the delivery of the methanol-ready 12,800 TEU container ship MAERSK EUNAPOLIS on January 17, 2025.

The vessel, built at JMU’s Kure Shipyard in Hiroshima Prefecture, is the fourth ship in a series of five large container vessels of the same capacity. To support the future use of next-generation fuels, it features a Methanol Ready specification and has earned the DNV Fuel Ready Notation.

“With a wide range of operating areas and a high loading capacity, and meeting the demands of fuel-efficient and environmental performance, this new ship model utilizes our company’s technology to achieve high levels of environmental performance, loading performance, and fuel efficiency,” JMU said.

The 127,814-ton unit, which flies the flag of Panama, has adopted methanol-ready specifications as a stepping stone to the next-generation fuel, according to the shipbuilder.

Using the latest analytical technology, JMU developed an optimal hull form that pursues high efficiency according to the ship speed and draft that are frequently used. In addition, by optimizing the shipbuilder’s proprietary energy-saving devices and adopting a rudder, JMU said it has achieved high fuel efficiency for a 12,800 TEU vessel. Additionally, the vessel’s EEDI has been reduced by more than 50% compared to the reference line.

The vessel’s design was optimized for high operational frequency, ship speed, and draft, focusing on maximizing efficiency. According to JMU, it incorporates proprietary energy-saving devices, such as a specialized bulbous bow and an advanced fin system, as well as a unique twisted rudder, all of which enhance fuel efficiency.

As a result, the vessel achieves a remarkable reduction in its Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of more than 50%.