Ships of the Danish logistics giant, Maersk have been represented in LEGO sets for over fifty years. It is now more than 10 years since the last Maersk ship was released (Creator Expert 10241 in 2014). It must be about time for a new one.
The LEGO Group has just revealed the 40955 Maersk Dual-Fuel Container vessel. The [real life] Ane Maersk, on which it is based is able to run on biofuel or methanol.
40955 Maesk Dual Fuel Container Vessel measures over 60cm long. It is priced at $AUD249.99 / £139.99 / €149.99 / $USD149.99, has 1516 pieces and will be released on March 1, as a LEGO Store Exclusive set.
The Past
The first Maersk Container ship, with its distinctive livery first appeared in 1974. The Maersk line ships of 2004 and 2010 were essentially the same model, with the ‘balwyn families of the same model. The 2026 Maersk ship represents the Ane Maersk: one of the larger ships in the company’s fleet. (images: Brickset.com)
Charting a New Course: The LEGO Group Unveils Collectible Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel
But its not all about the ships, and over the years, a number of trucks and event a Train appeared along the way.
The Present
Set sail on a groundbreaking building voyage! The LEGO Group proudly introduces the Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel, a meticulously detailed 1,516-piece set. This authentic model allows builders aged 12 and up to construct the pioneering Ane Maersk, a true icon leading the charge for sustainable shipping. Perfect for both immersive play and an impressive display piece that celebrates innovation.
The ultimate collectible for enthusiasts, this limited-edition set is packed with intricate details like an opening bridge with crew quarters, transparent engine-room windows, slide-out gangways, and buildable containers, making it a masterpiece of maritime innovation. To mark the launch, the LEGO® Minifigure Factory (online and in select LEGO Stores) is introducing a special captain torso design inviting fans to create their own custom minifigure to command this iconic vessel.
The LEGO® Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (40955) will be available for purchase from 1st March 2026, priced at AUD249.99 / £139.99 / €149.99 / $149.99. Discover more and purchase at LEGO.com/Maersk or visit your nearest LEGO Store.
Why this ship? The Dual Fuel container ships can operate using both Liquid natural gas and methanol as fuel. Running on methanol can reduce emmissios by up to 280 tonnes of CO2 each day – the Ane Maersk was the first in this class to be operational. It has a capacity of 16592 TEU (twenty foot container equivalents). Subsequently, Maersk has added a further 18 dual-fuel ships to its fleet, including a conversion of a single-fuel vessel.
This set has just arrived on my desk, and I am looking forward to getting my review done shortly. We will take a closer look at a few things there including the colour: is this set Maersk blue? Or have they reused medium azur as they did in the last model?
Do you have any of the earlier Maersk sets? Are you looking forward to this one? Leave a comment below
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