There are now three LNG-fuelled VLCCs on order and 12 known newbuildings under discussion at shipyards.
TradeWinds revealed one of these projects last week when it reported on S ONE Capital’s letter of intent for six vessels.
But the rationale for building dual-fuelled VLCCs seems strewn with more hurdles and questions than for other shipping sectors.
A key question for any shipowner or operator looking at using LNG as a fuel is the availability of supply infrastructure.
