You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World LR Issues Guidance on Alternative Marine Fuel Retrofits LR Issues Guidance on Alternative Marine Fuel Retrofits by Ship & Bunker News Team Thursday October 15, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker LR sees retrofit projects playing key role in decarbonising existing fleet. File Image / Pixabay Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published new guidance on retrofitting existing ships for alternative marine fuels and energy-saving technologies. The guidance covers LNG, methanol, ethanol, ammonia, hydrogen and LPG, as well as wind-assisted propulsion and air lubrication systems, LR said in an emailed update on Thursday . It highlights the need to consider engine compatibility, fuel storage, onboard space, safety systems and crew training early in the planning process, as these can affect project costs, timelines and operational performance. LR also stresses the importance of early cooperation between shipowners, shipyards, equipment manufacturers and classification societies to reduce risks and avoid delays. “With much of the global fleet expected to remain in service well into the next decade, retrofit projects will play a critical role in shipping’s decarbonisation journey,” Paul Herbert , Principal Technology Specialist at LR, said. The Guidance Notes for Retrofit of Alternative Fuels and Energy Saving Devices is available through LR’s Retrofit Research programme .  Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Petrobras Resumes Bunkering at Rio Grande After Three-Day Storm Outage Power is back at the southern Brazilian terminal where the supplier's barges