Out of the total Maersk operated fleet consisting of 639 vessels, six are charter vessels formerly owned by Rickmers. In addition, a further 12 vessels are chartered from Rickmers, with Rickmers operating the vessels without owning them. In total, these 18 vessels make up around 4% of Maersk Line’s total vessel capacity.

It is Maersk Line’s expectation that operations of these 18 vessels should continue unaffected, under the supervisory entity acting on behalf of the creditors. If required, we expect the real owners to transfer the management of these vessels to other operators in the markets with no impact on the fulfillment of current contracts. The same stability is expected for the operation of Rickmers vessels chartered by our partners in vessel sharing agreements.

Maersk Line is continuously monitoring the situation and is in close dialogue with relevant players in the shipping industry. Should unexpected developments occur, we have established contingency plans to minimise the potential impact on our customers’ cargo.

We would like to thank you for your patience and support in this matter. We encourage you to reach out to your Maersk Line representative should you have questions.