Orders for alternative-fuelled vessels rose to 38 in April, from five in March, Norwegian classification agency DNV said.
LNG-fuelled vessels accounted for 20 of the April orders: eight car carriers, six container vessels, four oil tankers, and two cruise vessels.
LPG/ethane carriers made up 14 orders, while four ammonia-fuelled vessels were ordered, all in the bulk carrier segment.
In total, 83 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels have been placed so far in 2026.
LNG has been leading the charge in the alternative bunker fuel market as shipowners look to comply with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction regulations such as FuelEU Maritime, RED III, and EU ETS.
| Alternative-fuelled vessels orders 2026 | unit | |
| Type of fuel | Orders in April | Orders so far in 2026 |
| LNG | 20 | 52 |
| Mathanol | 14 | 24 |
| LPG | 0 | 3 |
| Ammonia | 4 | 4 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 1 |
| DNV | ||
