News / Maersk signs up 300+ vessel fleet to join climate science programme

By committing its entire 300-owned ship fleet to the scheme, Maersk has provided a timely boost to the Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) programme, designed to improve the accuracy of weather forecasting for mariners.

The VOS fleet of data recording and transmitting ships has seen a significant decline in the past two decades and it is hoped Maersk’s commitment will encourage other shipowners to join.

“As a global container logistics company, our vessels form a vital role in keeping supply chains moving safely ...