For decades, the LEGO Group has shown a rare talent for turning complex engineering into objects that feel both educational and emotionally engaging. When LEGO works closest to real industry, the results tend to resonate far beyond the toy aisle. The LEGO 40955 Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel fits neatly into that tradition, taking one of modern shipping’s most important technological shifts and translating it into a carefully considered display model that comfortably sits among the biggest LEGO sets ever released in the maritime and industrial category.
At the heart of the set is the Ane Maersk, the first large container ship designed to operate on methanol alongside conventional marine fuels. In real life, the vessel signals a meaningful move toward lower-emission cargo transport at a time when global shipping faces increasing environmental pressure. LEGO’s version distills that milestone into a 1,516-piece model aimed as much at adult collectors and maritime fans as at older, curious builders.
Once completed, the ship measures roughly 23.5 inches in length, 7 inches in height, and about 4.5 inches in width. Those dimensions give it a strong presence on a shelf, with proportions that closely mirror the sleek, elongated profile of the real vessel. The angular bow, the long, clean lines of the hull, and the orderly stacks of containers immediately communicate scale and purpose. A black display stand with a printed nameplate reinforces that this is intended as a showpiece rather than a traditional play-focused set.
Detail work plays a central role throughout the model. The bridge opens to reveal interior sections representing crew and operational spaces, while transparent elements along the engine room hint at the machinery below deck. Slide-out gangways on both sides introduce movement and visual interest, breaking up the solid mass of the hull. Each container is built individually, echoing the modular logic that defines container shipping in the real world.
The building experience reflects the nature of its subject. Repetition is unavoidable when assembling rows of containers, yet it feels purposeful, underscoring the sheer scale of modern cargo vessels. That rhythm is balanced by moments of precision, such as printed details and restrained decals that reproduce Maersk’s branding without cluttering the ship’s signature blue-and-white palette.
The set also revives a partnership that long-time LEGO fans will recognize. LEGO and Maersk previously collaborated on several maritime releases, most famously the Maersk Line Triple-E from 2014. After more than a decade of silence, this new model reestablishes that relationship while grounding it firmly in the present. Rather than leaning solely on nostalgia, it aligns the collaboration with contemporary discussions around sustainability and alternative fuels.
Priced at $149.99, the Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel sits comfortably in LEGO’s premium display range. It offers substantial size and thoughtful detail without drifting into excessive complexity. For collectors interested in industrial design, shipping history, or modern engineering milestones, the set delivers more than a miniature cargo ship. It captures a moment where engineering, environmental responsibility, and design intersect, and turns it into something you can build, examine, and keep.
