Martin Christian Wold, Principal Consultant at DNV, presents important information regarding alternative-fuelled vessel orders, as derived from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) database during February 2024, reports Safety4sea.
According to Martin Christian Wold’s post on LinkedIn, in the latest update on alternativefuels orders, the AFI database witnessed a notable surge in alternative-fuelled vessel orgers activity during the month of February. Specifically, the platform recorded the addition of:
- 17 ships fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG)
- 10 powered by methanol
- 1 utilizing ammonia
According to Wold, this brings the total number of LNG-fueled ships delivered in the current year to 40, marking a significant milestone as the overall count surpasses the 500 ships in operation mark.
Among the commendable developments, the confirmation of the order for the ammonia-fueled container vessel, Yara Eyde, stands out. The vessel is a 1.400 TEU ice-class container ship to be built at Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding. Expected to be delivered by mid-2026, the Yara Eyde is set to become the world’s first ammonia-powered container vessel. It will run on clean ammonia, serving routes between Norway and Germany.
As Martin Christian Wold notes, Yara International continues to play a pivotal role in advancing maritime technology, exemplifying their commitment to spearheading progress in the industry.
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Source: Safety4sea
