A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a collaboration on decarbonization solutions for vessels.

The agreement was signed with HD Hyundai, which plans to expand the use of Maersk’s integrated logistics services across its affiliates.

Since 2021, HD Hyundai has received orders for a total of 19 methanol-powered container ships from Maersk. Last year, the company successfully delivered the world’s first methanol-powered ultra-large container ship, continuing its collaboration with Maersk in the field of decarbonization for shipbuilding and the shipping industry.

The two companies will conduct a six-month trial applying Avikus’ HiNAS, an advanced navigation solution for energy-efficient vessel operations, and HD Hyundai Marine Solution’s OCEANWISE route optimization on a Maersk container vessel built and delivered by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. 

The purpose of the trial period is to validate the fuel-saving and GHG emission-reduction impacts of optimized navigation systems. The companies plan to explore cooperation in the field of ship retrofitting for decarbonization, including optimizing engine efficiency, increasing container ship cargo capacity, and retrofitting dual-fuel propulsion systems. They will also collaborate on joint research to examine the feasibility of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system.

“Our partnership with HD Hyundai has been built over decades, founded on mutual trust and respect. This Memorandum of Understanding marks an important milestone, reinforcing the strong relationship we have developed and paving the way for even greater collaboration in the future,” said Robert Maersk Uggla, chairman of A.P. Moller – Maersk, in a statement.