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Maersk has taken delivery of Tangier Maersk, the first vessel in a new series of six mid‑size vessels. Later this year, an additional four ships will be delivered, with the final vessel scheduled for early 2027.
Copenhagen - 02 Feb 2026
Denmark A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has taken delivery of the first vessel in a new series consisting of six mid-size vessels. The delivery took place at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group's yard in Jingjiang, China, where the vessel was named Tangier Maersk.
Anda Cristescu, Head of Chartering & Newbuilding at Maersk: "We are pleased to take delivery of Tangier Maersk, marking the first of six vessels in this new series. Together with the remaining vessels in the series, it will contribute to our ongoing fleet renewal and support our long-term competitiveness."
The six vessels in this new series have a capacity of 9000 TEU each and are equipped with a dual fuel engine able to operate on methanol.
Containership "Taingier Maersk". Image by A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.
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With the launch of Tangier Maersk, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group delivered the vessel three months ahead of schedule. Maersk will take delivery of four additional vessels in the series later this year, followed by the final delivery in early 2027.
About Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers' supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and reduced GHG emissions fuels *.
* Maersk defines "reduced GHG emissions fuels" as fuels with at least 65% reductions in GHG emissions on a lifecycle basis compared to fossil of 94 g CO2e/MJ.
A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, press release
