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The latest figures from DNV’s platform show that 27 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed last month.
DNV said LNG continues to be the main driver, accounting for 23 vessels, with most of these (15) coming from the container segment.
A strong month was also for the car carrier segment, with six new LNG-fueled vessels added to the orderbook.
Also, four new orders for ammonia-fueled vessels were registered.
Although this was a slightly slower month for new orders for alternative-fueled vessels, it follows a record-breaking month in October and a strong surge in activity since the summer months, DNV said.
DNV added 66 LNG-powered ships, mostly container vessels, to its platform in October.
During July-October this year, 177 new orders for LNG-fueled vessels have been placed.
DNV’s data shows that 252 orders for LNG-fueled vessels have been placed year to date, a rise of 119 percent compared to last year.
“Although these results show a slowdown of new orders for alternative-fueled vessels in November, this follows the strongest month ever in October, and the overall trend remains strong,” Jason Stefanatos, global decarbonization director at DNV Maritime, said.
“LNG remains the headline story with exceptional activity since the summer months. This is clearly being driven by the container segment, where the vast majority of new orders in 2024 have been for alternative-fueled vessels,” he said.
613 LNG-powered ships in operation
DNV’s platform shows that there are now 613 LNG-powered ships in operation and 649 LNG-fueled vessels on order.
Moreover, 127 LNG-powered containerships and 78 LNG-powered crude oil tankers are in operation, followed by 68 oil/chemical tankers and 57 bulk carriers.
As per vessels on order, LNG-powered containerships account for a big part of the orders with 314 units. Shipping firms also ordered 160 car carriers, 48 crude oil tankers, 47 oil and chemical tankers, and 26 cruise ships.
These statistics do not include smaller inland vessels or dual-fuel LNG carriers.
61 LNG bunkering vessels
Besides LNG-powered vessels, there are 61 LNG bunkering vessels in operation and 13 on order, the platform shows.
In addition to 1262 confirmed LNG-powered ships, the fleet powered by alternative fuels includes 396 methanol-fueled vessels, 263 LPG-powered ships, 40 hydrogen-fueled vessels, and 29 ammonia-fueled vessels.
