The Danish company has produced a video explaining the convenience of downloading a blueprint from head office and fixing a problem instantly on its vessels.
The 3D printers use thermoplastics, but Maersk could produce metal parts in future using power-based technology.
“The idea is that we send the blueprint to the crew on board the tanker vessel, they will push ‘print’ and in a matter of hours get the part,” said Martha Rehnberg, of Maersk Procurement.
