12 methanol-fueled tankers ordered in April, increasing alternative fuel ship orders by 48% compared to 2023.

12 new methanol-fuelled tankers ordered in April, according to DNV's AFI platform - this is a segment where the uptake of alternative fuels has been low. 23 new orders for alternative fueled vessels registered in April 2024, with 12 for methanol, seven for LNG, and four for ammonia. Overall, a 48% increase in new orders compared to the first four months of 2023, confirming the trend of a steady rise in alternative fuel ship orders.