The EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen gave the name to the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel at a ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark today (14 September).
The 2,100 TEU methanol boxship will carry the name Laura Mærsk with von der Leyen christening the vessel by breaking a champagne bottle over the bow. Besides the godmother, Maersk Chair Robert Uggla and Maersk Chief Executive Officer Vincent Clerc also spoke at the ceremony.
“Laura Maersk is a historic milestone for...
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