Shipowners wanting to grow or renew their fleets have been puzzling over newbuilding fuelling choices that will ensure ships meet the IMO’s 2030 and 2050 emissions targets and avoid vessels becoming stranded assets.

MAN Energy Solutions senior vice president Bjarne Foldager, who is head of the two-stroke business unit for the Danish engine manufacturer, is aware of owners’ hesitancy, but said shipping has to make significant changes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.