LNG extends newbuild order lead into November - DNV

“November saw ten new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels, all opting for LNG propulsion,” Kristian Hammer, senior consultant at DNV said.

CHART: Alternative fuel vessel order landscape, October 2025. Source: ENGINE, DNV.

Six of these orders came from the container segment and four from tankers, Hammer noted.

The global LNG-capable fleet now stands at 833 vessels in operation, with another 624 on order for delivery through 2033.

“LNG remains the preferred choice, representing 67% of all orders so far this year, with methanol-fuelled vessels following at 20%,” Hammer added.

Interest in other alternative fuels, including ammonia and methanol, remained muted in November.

There are currently 93 methanol-capable and three ammonia-capable vessels in operation. A further 354 methanol-capable and 45 ammonia-capable vessels are on order for delivery through 2030.

By Konica Bhatt

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