DNV records four new ammonia vessel orders in November

There are now two ammonia-capable ships in operation and another 27 on order for deliveries scheduled towards 2027, according to classification society DNV.

CHART: Alternative fuel-capable vessel orders as reported in December 2024. DNV, ENGINE

In November, 23 new LNG-capable vessels were ordered, bringing the LNG fleet to 611 vessels in operation and another 649 on order for delivery by 2033.

“Despite a slower month, momentum is strong and we remain on course for a record-breaking year in 2024,” Kristian Hammer, senior consultant at DNV, said in a social media post.

The tally of methanol- and LPG-capable vessels remains unchanged, as no new orders for these ship types were added to the DNV database last month.

There are currently 43 methanol-capable vessels in operation, with an additional 342 on order for deliveries scheduled through 2033. For LPG, 121 vessels are operational, with another 84 on order for deliveries towards 2028.

Ammonia and LPG have yet to be commercially adopted as marine fuels, as regulatory frameworks governing their use on ships are still under development.

The DNV database also shows that three vessels with hydrogen-capable internal combustion engines (ICEs) are in operation, the same as last month. Another 10 are on order for delivery by 2026. These vessels are mostly tugboats or offshore service vessels used in short-sea shipping.

By Konica Bhatt

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