Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Show Strong Momentum in Maritime Industry, DNV Reports

The maritime industry continues its steady shift toward alternative fuels, with 12 new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels placed in January 2025, all in the container segment, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform.

This follows an exceptional year in 2024, which saw 515 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered, marking a 38% increase from 2023.

LNG emerged as the dominant choice in 2024, with 264 vessel orders – more than double the previous year’s figures. The container and car carrier segments led this transition, accounting for 62% of all alternative fuel orders. Notably, 69%…