Latest data from classification society DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform showed ten new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels were placed in November 2025.
All of these new orders are for LNG-fuelled vessels, including six from the container segment and four from the tanker segment.
In total, 232 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels have been placed in the first 11 months of 2025, 53% lower compared to the same period in 2024. The container segment continues to dominate, accounting for 66% of these orders.
LNG-fuelled vessels represent 67% of all orders so far in 2025, followed by methanol-fuelled vessels at 20%.
Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV Maritime, said: “Following a stronger month in October, ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels has slowed down again, reflecting broader market trends in the second half of the year.
“Nonetheless, the pattern remains clear, with uptake dominated by LNG-fuelled vessels, primarily from the container segment.
“While regulatory uncertainty remains, the drive for maritime decarbonization continues to be led by cargo owners and shipowners.”
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Published: 3 December, 2025
