Latest figures from classification society DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform reveal that the trend towards LNG remains strong.
DNV, has shared the latest data from the February AFI platform, which show that LNG remains the dominant choice, accounting for 33 of the 34 new alternative-fuel vessel orders in February and 44 of the 45 placed in the first two months of 2025.
Specifically, 34 new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels were placed in February 2025. This includes 33 LNG-fuelled vessels in the container segment and one ammonia-fuelled general cargo vessel.
All of these have been for container vessels, further highlighting the leading role this segment is playing in maritime decarbonization efforts, and the importance of the voluntary market.
The AFI platform also shows that eight orders were placed for LNG bunker vessels in February.
Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director DNV, said: “February saw a surge in new orders for LNG bunker vessels (8). With the number of LNG-fuelled vessels in operation currently set to almost double by the end of the decade, it is vital that bunkering infrastructure keeps up, so this is a welcome development.
“The long-term adoption of low- and zero-carbon fuels is dependent not just on the ordering of new vessels but also on a range of other components, such as bunkering infrastructure, fuel supply, and green finance. This can also be supported and enhanced by the implementation of energy efficiency measures.”
The Alternative Fuels Insight platform provides the maritime industry with an open platform for evaluating the uptake of alternative fuels and technologies.
Recently, DNV launched a new report to help shipowners select energy-efficiency measures and technologies.
DNV’s latest report, Energy Efficiency Measures and Technologies-Key solutions and strategies for maritime’s decarbonization journey, provides an overview of more than 40 energy-efficiency measures, detailing their fuel-saving effects, cost figures, and suitability for specific ship types.
It highlights how these measures can help shipowners meet short- and mid-term regulatory requirements, gain a competitive edge, and ensure profitable operations well into the 2030s and 2040s.
In the report, DNV explores a wide range of technical and operational measures, detailing cost considerations, suitability for different ship types, and the challenges of combining multiple solutions effectively.
Digitalization also plays an important role, and the report offers insights into how data-driven decision-making can enhance fuel savings, while ensuring cybersecurity remains a priority.
