Our purpose

We pioneershipping solutionsfor our partnersand the planet

Pioneer

A catalyst forchange in shipping

Shippingsolutions

that meet the varied and evolvingneeds of our partnersand the planet

Partners

Joining forces toaccelerate real change

Planet

Creating solutionsthat helpsustain the planet

Our Core Values

Constant care

Take care of today, actively prepare for tomorrow.
Humbleness

Listen, learn, share and give space to others.
Uprightness

Our word is our bond.
Our Employees

The right environment for the right people.
Our Name

The sum of our Core Values – passionately striving higher.

Our history

In 1886 Peter Maersk Møller bought a steamship named ‘Laura’. The rest, as they say, is history. As society became more dependent on oil, the demand for tanker vessels grew – and with it, new business opportunities. This led to the birth of MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. in 1928. At the time, the company had five vessels to its name. It has since grown to become a towering figure in the product tanker industry. What has remained constant throughout the course of our history is the blue water that shapes and anchors our identity. The ocean is where we belong. Let us take you on our voyage…
1928

MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. takes delivery of its first five tankers, the first of which is Emma Maersk.
1940

With 11 crude carriers in service, MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. is the largest tanker operator in Scandinavia.
1965

The fleet consists of 31 tankers with a combined tonnage of 982,000 tdw. The first two product tankers join the fleet.
1972

The first gas tanker enters the MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. fleet.
1993

The world’s first double-hull VLCC is delivered to MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC..
1999

MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. begins operating commercial pools.
2014

Divestment of the fleet of VLCCs, as MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. focuses its business on product tankers. A new strategy is launched, increasing the company’s use of digitisation.
2017

A. P. Moller - Maersk separates parts of its business. MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. is acquired by A.P. Moller Holding.
2021

Synergy Group takes over MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC.' technical management business and MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. becomes a service company with commercial management at its core.
2022

MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. goes to market with green tech business Njord - a green transition partner for enhanced fleet performance and emission reduction through technology
2023

MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. sets out to offer seaborne transportation of clean ammonia and confirmed the order of up to ten very large ammonia carriers through an affiliated company. The first four vessels are due to be delivered from late 2026 onwards.
2024

MDH INTERNATIONAL, INC. acquires Penfield Marine to create a large-scale crude and product tanker company offering pool partners and cargo customers a wider range of services

Our purpose

Our purpose

Pioneer

Shippingsolutions

Partners

Planet

Our Core Values

Constant care

Humbleness

Uprightness

Our Employees

Our Name

Our history