Ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow in 2025, despite a slowdown in the overall newbuild market. According to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million gross tonnes (GT) in the first six months of 2025, exceeding the 2024 figure by 78%. This marks a significant shift in capital allocation, as shipowners increasingly prioritize future-ready assets in response to regulatory pressure, fuel availability, and long-term decarbonization goals.
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Shipping industry looks for consensus on sustainable fuels ahead of net-zero goals
Global shippers convened in Montreal on Thursday to sort out which sustainable fuels their vessels should use — a key question given that boats built today will still be running in 2050.
Subdued Trade and IMO Rules to Stall Bunker Demand Growth Through 2030: IEA
Global bunker fuel demand is expected to flatline at around 5 million b/d through 2030, as tightening IMO regulations and weak trade growth weigh on the sector, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its Oil 2025 report released this month.
New research centre for sustainable shipping launched in Glasgow
A new Research Centre dedicated to advancing sustainable shipping has been launched by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with leading international shipping company Oldendorff Carriers.
Shipping industry looks for consensus on sustainable fuels ahead of net-zero goals
Global shippers convened in Montreal on Thursday to sort out which sustainable fuels their vessels should use — a key question given that boats built today will still be running in 2050.
The potential of Brazilian ports as renewable marine fuel bunkering hubs
Building on Brazil’s abundant renewable energy resources and strategic geographic location, this study assesses the country’s potential to become a global leader in supplying renewable marine fuels to the international shipping sector.
Future ready seafarers: Beyond technical skills
During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Capt. Pol Winston G. Haboc, Vice President, Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc., emphasized that maritime safety is not a matter of competition but of collaboration, as the well-being of crew members and the efficient operation of vessels benefit the entire industry.
The potential of Brazilian ports as renewable marine fuel bunkering hubs
Building on Brazil’s abundant renewable energy resources and strategic geographic location, this study assesses the country’s potential to become a global leader in supplying renewable marine fuels to the international shipping sector.
Shanghai to Develop Sustainable Marine Fuel Certificaiton System
Shanghai has initiated the development of an International Shipping Sustainable Fuel Certification System, marking a key step toward green governance in global shipping.
IMO signals an end to conventional fuels, but more is needed to deliver scalable alternatives in time
Scalable zero-emission fuels like e-ammonia and e-methanol have the highest potential to deliver on the sector’s 2040 targets, but their value chains must be developed within the next decade to reach commercial viability.