January was a slow month for LNG-powered vessel orders following a record of 264 LNG-powered ships ordered last year. DNV did not reveal the name of the company or
Moreover, 150 LNG-powered containerships and 78 LNG-powered crude oil tankers are in operation, followed by 71 oil/chemical tankers and 62 car carriers.
As per vessels on order, LNG-powered containerships account for a big part of the orders with 314 units. Shipping firms also ordered 146 car carriers, 48 crude oil tankers, 45 oil and chemical tankers, and 25 cruise ships.
These statistics do not include smaller inland vessels or dual-fuel LNG carriers.
DNV previously said the number of LNG bunker vessels in operation grew from 52 to 64 over the last year, with continued growth expected in 2025.
In addition to 1285 confirmed LNG-powered ships, the fleet powered by alternative fuels includes 396 methanol-fueled vessels, 270 LPG-powered ships, 40 hydrogen-fueled vessels, and 38 ammonia-fueled vessels.
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