The event follows Maersk Line’s order in February this year for 10 Triple-E vessels with two options, each for an additional 10 ships. Maersk Line expects demand on the Asia to Europe trade to increase 5-8% per year during 2011-2015. By introducing the Triple-E vessels from 2013, Maersk Line will be able to meet the increasing demand as well as maintain its market share.

Two ‘ultra-long stroke’ engines turn two propellers, and specially optimized hull and bow forms guide the vessel through the water at the speeds typical in the industry today. An advanced waste heat recovery system captures and reuses energy from the engines’ exhaust gas for extra propulsion with less fuel consumption. The Triple-E will produce 20% less CO₂ per container moved compared to Emma Mærsk, today’s largest container vessel, and 50% less than the industry average on the Asia-Europe trade lane.

The first 10 vessels will be delivered 2013 and 2014; the second 10 vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2014 and 2015.