DNV enhances alternative fuels insight data platform

DNV has enhanced its alternative fuels insight (AFI) data platform to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping, it said on March 28. The upgrade includes the addition of new fuel types, improved fuel price monitoring supported by Argus, and a crowdsourcing feature to gain input from its users.

The range of fuel types featured on the platform has been expanded to include detailed insights for methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and LPG, and the existing data on LNG, batteries and scrubbers.

“Our recent upgrade of the AFI platform is intended to promote cross-industry collaboration and provide greater visibility on alternative fuel uptake. Our aim is to facilitate business decision-making that will support our customers and the industry on the journey towards zero-carbon shipping,” said Kristian Hammer, senior consultant in DNV’s maritime advisory business.

According to DNV, the AFI platform allows maritime stakeholders to evaluate and analyse uptake of alternative fuels and technologies for ships and bunkering facilities through the use of data visualisation tools. The platform displays alternative fuels usage trends, including the number of vessels in operation, on order or contracted using said fuels. Overview and information on bunkering infrastructure and as data insights into the various fuel technologies are also available.