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DNV said on Monday that all new orders for alternative-fueled vessels last month were for LNG dual-fuel vessels.
Of these, six are from the container segment and four are from the tanker segment.
In total, 232 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels have been placed in the first 11 months of 2025, 53 percent lower compared to the same period in 2024.
DNV said the container segment continues to dominate, accounting for 66 percent of these orders.
LNG-fueled vessels represent 67 percent of all orders so far in 2025, with 157 ships, followed by methanol-fueled vessels at 20 percent, with 47 ships.
“Following a stronger month in October, ordering of alternative-fueled vessels has slowed down again, reflecting broader market trends in the second half of the year,” Jason Stefanatos, global decarbonization director at DNV Maritime, said.
“Nonetheless, the pattern remains clear, with uptake dominated by LNG-fueled vessels, primarily from the container segment,” he said.
“While regulatory uncertainty remains, the drive for maritime decarbonization continues to be led by cargo owners and shipowners,” Stefanatos added.
833 LNG-powered ships in operation
DNV’s platform shows that there are now 833 LNG-powered ships in operation and 624 LNG-fueled vessels on order.
Moreover, 224 LNG-powered containerships and 121 LNG-powered car carriers are in operation, followed by 82 crude carriers, and 79 oil/chemical tankers.
As per vessels on order, LNG-powered containerships account for a big part of the orders with 374 units. Shipping firms also ordered 100 car carriers, 48 crude oil tankers, and 40 oil and chemical tankers.
These statistics do not include smaller inland vessels or dual-fuel LNG carriers.
In addition to 1457 confirmed LNG-powered ships, the fleet powered by alternative fuels includes 450 methanol-fueled vessels, 300 LPG-powered ships, 46 ammonia-fueled vessels, and 43 hydrogen-fueled vessels.
