U.S. Flag Fleet
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) operates a fleet of 56 vessels, either in international commercial service or under contract with the U.S. government.
With 33 ships, MLL has the largest and most diverse U.S. flag commercial fleet in international trades. Our container, multi-purpose and tanker vessels provide unmatched flexibility and capacity to transport cargo for government and commercial customers anywhere in the world. We also offer roll-on/ roll-off vessels through our subsidiary, Farrell Lines. The majority of our ships sail on a weekly schedule but our multi-purpose vessels and tankers are available for time and voyage charters. Our vessels use innovative environmental technologies and operating practices to keep our air emissions lower than the container shipping industry average.
In addition, we currently operate, manage and maintain 11 ships for the U.S. government ships in preposition and surge sealift capacities. For more information, visit our Ship Management page.
Container Ships
Our container ships range in capacity from approximately 1,090 TEUs to 4,800 TEUs, allowing us to offer flexible and adaptable service. To fit our customers’ cargo requirements, we can supply containers of all sizes and types.
Weekly service between the U.S., the Middle East, Northern Europe and Asia
Container Vessels
- MAERSK CAROLINA
- MAERSK GEORGIA
- MAERSK MISSOURI
- MAERSK VIRGINIA
- MAERSK WYOMING
- MAERSK IDAHO
- MAERSK WISCONSIN
- MAERSK KENTUCKY
- MAERSK MONTANA
- MAERSK OHIO
- MAERSK IOWA
- MAERSK UTAH
- SEALAND COMET
- SEALAND INTREPID
- SEALAND LIGHTNING
- SEALAND EAGLE
- SEALAND CHARGER
- SEALAND METEOR
- SEALAND MERCURY
- SEALAND CHAMPION
- SEALAND RACER
Geared Container Feeder Vessels
- MAERSK ALABAMA
- MAERSK ARKANSAS
- MAERSK CALIFORNIA
Heavy-lift Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs)
MLL and Rickmers-Linie (America) have partnered to provide a worldwide service for heavy-lift, breakbulk and project cargoes with two newly-built MPVs operating under the U.S. flag. The ships are named MAERSK ILLINOIS and MAERSK TEXAS, and each is 19,500 dwt with a max lift of 480 MT and a capacity of 20,000 m3, 964 TEU inclusive of 50 reefers. For more ship specifications, or to request chartering rates, see Ship Chartering.
Tankers
MLL currently charters four modern tankers with global trading range. They generally carry clean products but can also carry multi grades, with cargo handling capacity ranging from deep well pumps to conventional aft service bulk transfer pumps.
Voyage or time charter
Roll-on/Roll-off Vessels
Our roll-on/roll-off vessels, built between 2004 and 2008, have adjustable deck configurations to optimize space and maximize militarily useful stowage. The size and the make-up of our ships allow us to carry a variety of vehicles, helicopters and oversized equipment. These vessels operate under our Farrell Lines brand. For more details, please visit www.FarrellLines.com.
Flexible routings and schedules
Prepositioning Ships
MLL’s Ammunition Prepositioning Ships are former container vessels that MLL converted. These ships are on long-term charters to the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC).
Time charter
Maritime Prepositioning Force
MLL will provide personnel and mariners, operational and technical support ashore and afloat, as well as all the equipment, tools, provisions and supplies necessary to operate these vessels worldwide.
Government-owned/MLL operated
