According to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, ten vessels with alternative fuels propulsion were ordered in March 2023, eight of which were for LNG-fuelled vessels.
As DNV informed, last month’s total was down on the 32 orders recorded in February (10 LNG, 22 methanol).
March proved a slightly slower month for orders of alternative fuel vessel compared to February, though the growth in LNG orders continues at a steady pace.
..said Martin Wold, Principal Consultant in DNV’s Maritime Advisory business.
The standout news last month was the addition of two hydrogen powered vessels to the order books, showing the growing interest in H2 as fuel for short sea shipping.
..added.
As explained, methanol was absent from the March orders list but there are 26 methanol-fuelled vessels in operation and a further 80 on order.
DNV’s platform shows that 379 LNG-powered ships are already in operation, while owners placed orders for 515 LNG-fueled vessels.
By opening up the platform we aim to encourage collaboration and data transparency and ultimately support the industry in achieving cleaner, green shipping.
..said Wold.
In concluding, the total number of alternative fuel vessel orders stands at 44 for the year to date.
