Maersk Supply Service will set one of its anchor handlers to work to provide marine support to Dutch non-profit The Ocean Cleanup.
It is set to install its first ocean plastics system in the North Pacific, which will be deployed, ironically, by the 276-tbp Maersk Launcher (built 2010).
“We are truly proud to be supporting the installation of The Ocean Cleanup’s first system,” said Maersk Supply chief executive Steen S. Karstensen in a statement.
“Large towing operations have been a part of Maersk Supply Service’s work-scope for decades.
"It is rewarding to see that our marine capabilities can be utilised within new segments, and to support solving such an important environmental issue.”
Maersk Supply says the vessel is likely to be deployed for 60 days.
