Seaboard Marine has added the first LNG (liquefied natural gas) vessel to its fleet: The 1,000 TEU M/V Seaboard Blue, previously known as M/V Elbblue, was retrofitted in 2017 with the capability to operate on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel. The vessel was the world's first container ship converted from conventional diesel propulsion to LNG. The Seaboard Blue is already part of Seaboard Marine's North Central America service.

On its maiden cargo vessel voyage, the M/V Seaboard Blue, was refueled at PortMiami using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel, the first time this has occurred in PortMiami's history. Shell, using its Q4000 fuel barge, filled the Seaboard Blue with LNG prior to its inaugural southbound sailing to Honduras and Guatemala.

Eddie Gonzalez, President and CEO of Seaboard Marine, said: "The Seaboard Blue is a new key component to the transformation of Seaboard's fleet. The recent purchase of this LNG-powered vessel not only demonstrates Seaboard Marine's continued commitment to sustainability, but also to providing reliable service to our customers. As the leading ocean carrier in South Florida, we are grateful for the level of support we have received from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, PortMiami, Shell, the US Coast Guard, and Biscayne Bay Pilots."