Flag: SingaporeThe story of the Maersk Halifax
This ship entered service in 2017 as the Maersk Honam and made global headlines on 6 March 2018, when a fire broke out in a forward cargo hold in the Arabian Sea, killing five of the twenty-seven crew. Investigators traced the likely cause to misdeclared dangerous cargo among the containers involved. The badly damaged bow section was rebuilt by Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea, and the ship returned to service in August 2019 under a new name, Maersk Halifax. In November 2024 the same hull became the first large container ship converted to run on dual-fuel methanol, giving it a second, very different claim to fame.
Frequently asked questions
Why was the Maersk Honam renamed Maersk Halifax?
After a fatal fire in the Arabian Sea in March 2018 and a lengthy rebuild of its bow section by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the ship re-entered service in August 2019 under the new name Maersk Halifax.
What makes the Maersk Halifax notable today?
Beyond its history, it became in November 2024 the world's first large containership converted to run on dual-fuel methanol, a milestone for shipping's transition away from heavy fuel oil.
Where does this emissions data come from?
All figures are official verified data reported under the EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).