Mitigating new operational risks as growth of dual-fuel vessels increases

Ansuman Ghosh, of the UK P&I Club, warns of a growing number of risks associated with dual-fuel vessels

The maritime industry is having to contend with a myriad of operational challenges as it looks to accelerate its transition to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. A rapidly evolving regulatory environment, combined with significant pressure from external stakeholders, has increased the urgency with which shipowners and operators must achieve tangible reductions in their carbon emissions.