There are several fuel choices that can contribute to carbon reduction, according to Andreas Ullrich, global commercial director for passenger ships and ferries at RINA.

“First is LNG,” he said, “which is the fuel of choice for most newbuildings today, and with drop-in fuels could reach IMO’s 2030 and 2040 targets. Other alternatives are methanol, biofuels and hydrogen.

“The most practical solution today, however, is LNG,” he continued, “and then use drop-in fuels for the next five to 10 years. That makes more sense than fuel cells and hydrogen or methanol.”

Added Maria Garbarini, head of passenger ship excellence: “Based on the orderbook, we know that the majority of new ships will be using LNG; in addition, existing ships will have to be retrofitted to biofuels, synthetic fuels or met

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