# Maersk US commercial ethanol bunkering

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> Updated: 2026-10-05T02:33:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A. P. Moller - Maersk has completed the first commercial ship-to-ship bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel using 100 percent U.S.-produced corn ethanol. The operation took place in Houston, Texas, involving the dual-fuel vessel Tangier Maersk.

The project was a collaborative effort featuring bioethanol from POET, transportation and bunkering support from Kirby Corp., infrastructure coordination from the Port of Houston, and regulatory support from the U.S. Coast Guard. 

This milestone follows previous ethanol trials conducted by Maersk on the Laura Maersk and Antonia Maersk vessels. While the operation demonstrates a link between U.S. ethanol production and ocean shipping, Maersk noted that widespread deployment will require future developments in fuel availability, regulatory frameworks, and maritime value chain readiness.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Maersk completes first U.S. commercial ethanol bunkering for deep-sea vessel

Maersk completed the first commercial ship-to-ship ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the United States using 100% U.S.-produced corn ethanol in Houston.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maersk-completes-first-us-commercial-ethanol-bunkering-for-deep-sea-vessel

### 2026-09-28: Maersk completes first US commercial ethanol bunkering of deep-sea vessel

Maersk completed the first US commercial ship-to-ship bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel using 100% US-produced corn ethanol in Houston.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maersk-completes-first-us-commercial-ethanol-bunkering-of-deep-sea-vessel

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