Maersk Completes First Ship-to-Ship Ethanol Bunkering in US Waters

The world's largest container shipping company has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea vessel in the United States. The vessel, named Tangier Maersk, was fueled using U.S.-produced corn ethanol.

This development is part of Maersk's efforts to explore multiple potential fuel pathways for the future of shipping. The operation builds on previous ethanol trials and provides valuable insight into the operational, infrastructure, sourcing, and supply chain considerations for using ethanol as a marine fuel.

The use of U.S.-produced corn ethanol highlights the interconnected nature of the energy, agricultural, and maritime sectors. With an established network of production facilities and distribution infrastructure, the U.S. is already a major global ethanol producer.