Clarkson’s Research reports that the first half of 2022 saw a record 268 alternate-fueled newbuilding vessels ordered, totaling 22 million gross tons and with a total contract value of $38 billion.
This constituted 61% of all newbuild orders in tonnage terms, 38% on the basis of vessel numbers and 68% of overall contract value. Excluding LNG carriers, the number of vessels was 174, totaling 11.9 million gross tons with a total contract value of $18.4 billion (equating to 46% of gross tonnage, 29% of vessel numbers and 51% of contract value).
Here are some other interesting numbers from Steve Gordon, managing director at Clarkson’s Research:
“The Green Transition will cause fundamental change to shipping, trade, offshore and energy,” says Clarksons Research. It says it is committed to providing data and intelligence to help frame the critical decisions that stakeholders across the industry will need to make. More on the Clarksons Group’s offerings related to the Green Transition, including consultative and broking support HERE.
