Maersk Tankers prepares for VLAC operations by establishing in-house Technical Management
Press Release
This step follows Maersk Tankers’ growing engagement in the gas carrier segment and its investment in VLACs with ammonia dual-fuel options, supporting future engine- and fuels development.
"We are building 10 Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) and providing in-house technical management is critical to deliver the service our customers require for new technologies such as dual-fuel ammonia. To achieve scale, we include tankers as well," says Tina Revsbech, CEO, Maersk Tankers.
Maersk Tankers and Synergy Group are collaborating to deliver a smooth and professional transition, anticipated to conclude during 2026.
“We are grateful to Synergy Group for the strong partnership and welcome the possibility of working together again where it aligns with our mutual priorities. As we engage further in the gas carrier segment, we require a setup that brings technical expertise closer to our commercial business – and at scale,” Revsbech adds.
Tommy Thomassen, Chief Operating Officer at Maersk Offshore Wind and former Chief Technical Officer at Maersk Tankers, will oversee the transition and guide the planning of a future-fit technical setup at Maersk Tankers, while continuing his responsibilities at Maersk Offshore Wind.
About Maersk Tankers
Maersk Tankers and affiliated companies operate one of the largest tanker fleets in the world through direct ownership and commercial management solutions for shipowners. Our mission is to be experts in owning and operating tankers and gas carriers through the energy transition, building on a legacy that dates to 1928. Maersk Tankers employs approximately 300 people in Denmark, Singapore, India, UK and the U.S. and is domiciled in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Tankers is part of A.P. Moller Group owned by A.P. Moller Holding.
Additional information is available at www.maersktankers.com