Maersk Line explores using LNG for its fleet

Even though Maersk Line has stated clearly that low-sulfur fuel is the answer to the global 2020 sulfur cap, the liner company is actively looking into LNG as a fuel alternative, COO Søren Toft tells ShippingWatch. LNG is becoming more financially attractive, he says.

by TOMAS KRISTIANSEN

Maersk Line is actively exploring whether LNG should serve as an alternative to the heavy fuel oil the carrier's ships use today.

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