# Alternative Fuels **URL:** https://www.queseas.com/c/decarbonization/alternative-fuels/8.md [Latest](https://www.queseas.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.queseas.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.queseas.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Alternative Fuels category](https://www.queseas.com/t/about-the-alternative-fuels-category/21)
**Author:** [@nostromo](https://www.queseas.com/u/nostromo)\ **Replies:** 0
Discussion on the fuels that will decarbonize the shipping industry --- ## [ME-GI and PVU ALARM REFERENCE](https://www.queseas.com/t/me-gi-and-pvu-alarm-reference/1177)
**Author:** [@Gaurav](https://www.queseas.com/u/Gaurav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/me-gi-and-pvu-alarm-reference/1177 "2026-08-13T08:46:14Z")
I am looking for ME-GI and PVU alarm reference book (as already shared on this forum for MAN ES ME engine). But i do need information about the dual fuel specific cards and alarms, relevant to MOP. Thanks in Advance. --- ## [CII and biofuels](https://www.queseas.com/t/cii-and-biofuels/700)
**Author:** [@Satyajit](https://www.queseas.com/u/Satyajit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/cii-and-biofuels/700 "2025-06-18T19:43:02Z")
Hello! Are biofuels accepted as means of improving a vessel’s CII rating? --- ## [Global biofuel supply](https://www.queseas.com/t/global-biofuel-supply/1043)
**Author:** [@Surcouf\_Renard](https://www.queseas.com/u/Surcouf_Renard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 8:06am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/global-biofuel-supply/1043 "2024-12-16T08:06:42Z")
Hey all! I wanted to share this interesting map (as of 2024) --- ## [Reading list for LNG as fuel (dual fueled vessels)](https://www.queseas.com/t/reading-list-for-lng-as-fuel-dual-fueled-vessels/599)
**Author:** [@Adam.Trask](https://www.queseas.com/u/Adam.Trask)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/reading-list-for-lng-as-fuel-dual-fueled-vessels/599 "2024-11-18T18:52:07Z")
Could anybody recommend a reading list for the procedures related to the storage and handling of LNG as fuel ? --- ## [MIT Study (2024)- Climate and air quality impact of using ammonia as an alternative shipping fuel](https://www.queseas.com/t/mit-study-2024-climate-and-air-quality-impact-of-using-ammonia-as-an-alternative-shipping-fuel/986)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/mit-study-2024-climate-and-air-quality-impact-of-using-ammonia-as-an-alternative-shipping-fuel/986 "2024-07-22T19:50:48Z")
Hello all! Ammonia is considered as one of the most promising fuels for the long-term decarbonization of the maritime sector. As its adoption is still at a very early stage, numerous studies and papers have addressed co… --- ## [Decarbonization measures in LNG & Passenger ships](https://www.queseas.com/t/decarbonization-measures-in-lng-passenger-ships/885)
**Author:** [@Mhaque](https://www.queseas.com/u/Mhaque)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/decarbonization-measures-in-lng-passenger-ships/885 "2024-01-10T12:27:57Z")
Hello Folks, I need a bit of information. What are the measures the LNG and passenger ships are taking for decarbonization? Thanks MMH --- ## [Book and Claim system](https://www.queseas.com/t/book-and-claim-system/844)
**Author:** [@Iro](https://www.queseas.com/u/Iro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/book-and-claim-system/844 "2023-09-18T21:55:19Z")
I found this very interesting concept. “The book and claim system allows corporate consumers to buy SAF certificates (called SAFc) that represent the certified lifecycle emissions reductions from cleanly-fueled trips an… --- ## [M/T Antonis I. Angelicoussis - LNG-DF VLCC (Samsung 2023)](https://www.queseas.com/t/m-t-antonis-i-angelicoussis-lng-df-vlcc-samsung-2023/836)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/m-t-antonis-i-angelicoussis-lng-df-vlcc-samsung-2023/836 "2023-09-13T08:11:49Z")
A photo of the M/T Antonis I. Angelicoussis, built in Samsung Heavy Industries in January 2023, the first vessel from a series of four (4) LNG-dual fueled VLCCs, managed by Maran Tankers Management and named after the in… --- ## [Regulatory requirements for biofuels](https://www.queseas.com/t/regulatory-requirements-for-biofuels/724)
**Author:** [@Satyajit](https://www.queseas.com/u/Satyajit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/regulatory-requirements-for-biofuels/724 "2023-04-19T22:03:56Z")
Hello! What are the regulatory requirements with respect to the use of biofuels? Are extra NOx measurements required? Do Flag and Class have to be notified by the operator? --- ## [Biofuels - NOx emissions](https://www.queseas.com/t/biofuels-nox-emissions/709)
**Author:** [@Oswald.Alving](https://www.queseas.com/u/Oswald.Alving)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/biofuels-nox-emissions/709 "2023-03-20T21:10:33Z")
Hello! Do Biofuels increase the NOx emissions? --- ## [Deloitte report "Hydrogen - Making it happen"](https://www.queseas.com/t/deloitte-report-hydrogen-making-it-happen/693)
**Author:** [@Plimsoll](https://www.queseas.com/u/Plimsoll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/deloitte-report-hydrogen-making-it-happen/693 "2023-03-06T01:48:04Z")
Attached is an insightful read by Deloitte on hydrogen (and ammonia as hydrogen carrier). Not exclusively focussed on maritime but you will find some interesting observations if you search for “shipping” in the document. … --- ## [USCG LNG fueled vessels (dual fuel) machinery/safety inspection checklists](https://www.queseas.com/t/uscg-lng-fueled-vessels-dual-fuel-machinery-safety-inspection-checklists/623)
**Author:** [@Ernesto](https://www.queseas.com/u/Ernesto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/uscg-lng-fueled-vessels-dual-fuel-machinery-safety-inspection-checklists/623 "2023-01-02T21:01:04Z")
Further to my latest post “Reading List for LNG as fuel” (Reading list for LNG as fuel (dual fueled vessels) - #2 by Ernesto) I would like to share with the community two excellent checklists prepared by the USCG for mac… --- ## [Zero emission fuels adoption rate](https://www.queseas.com/t/zero-emission-fuels-adoption-rate/571)
**Author:** [@Jeanne.Baret](https://www.queseas.com/u/Jeanne.Baret)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/zero-emission-fuels-adoption-rate/571 "2022-11-23T21:07:19Z")
Both recent studies below by UMAS and Getting to Zero Coalition show that the adoption of zero emission fuels in shipping is bound to follow an S-curve comprising 3 phases: it starts with a slow emergence phase where the… --- ## [LNG (as fuel) ageing](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-as-fuel-ageing/555)
**Author:** [@Surcouf\_Renard](https://www.queseas.com/u/Surcouf_Renard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-as-fuel-ageing/555 "2022-11-20T20:57:39Z")
What is meant by “LNG ageing” and why is it important? Appreciate if somebody can explain in simple terms. --- ## [LNG (as fuel) chemical composition](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-as-fuel-chemical-composition/539)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Tim](https://www.queseas.com/u/Captain_Tim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-as-fuel-chemical-composition/539 "2022-11-13T12:48:34Z")
What are the main chemical components of the LNG fuel? --- ## [EMSA Guidance on LNG bunkering](https://www.queseas.com/t/emsa-guidance-on-lng-bunkering/516)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/emsa-guidance-on-lng-bunkering/516 "2022-11-03T20:32:31Z")
Good evening, I would like to share with you a guidance on LNG bunkering developed by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). --- ## [Methanol as fuel - Risks and considerations](https://www.queseas.com/t/methanol-as-fuel-risks-and-considerations/357)
**Author:** [@Pauline.Liadi](https://www.queseas.com/u/Pauline.Liadi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 8:09am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/methanol-as-fuel-risks-and-considerations/357 "2022-09-01T08:09:28Z")
What are the main risks, factors and areas of attention for engine manufacturers and operators involved in methanol-fueled engines? I take the opportunity to start this discussion after reading the below article … --- ## [Ammonia as fuel - Risks and considerations](https://www.queseas.com/t/ammonia-as-fuel-risks-and-considerations/312)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/ammonia-as-fuel-risks-and-considerations/312 "2022-08-20T11:54:17Z")
What are the main risks, factors and areas of attention for engine manufacturers and operators involved in ammonia-fueled engines? --- ## [IACS paper - Development of safety requirements for alternate fuels (July 2022)](https://www.queseas.com/t/iacs-paper-development-of-safety-requirements-for-alternate-fuels-july-2022/360)
**Author:** [@Surcouf\_Renard](https://www.queseas.com/u/Surcouf_Renard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/iacs-paper-development-of-safety-requirements-for-alternate-fuels-july-2022/360 "2022-08-01T15:24:36Z")
Good evening, I would like to share with you this interesting paper by the IACS Subcommittee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers. It is a well-written technical paper that concentrates the risks associated with the u… --- ## [Shipping's race to zero carbon](https://www.queseas.com/t/shippings-race-to-zero-carbon/217)
**Author:** [@Pauline.Liadi](https://www.queseas.com/u/Pauline.Liadi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/shippings-race-to-zero-carbon/217 "2022-07-09T20:05:48Z")
Which fuels and technologies should ship owners invest in and why? --- ## [Biodiesel challenges](https://www.queseas.com/t/biodiesel-challenges/46)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/biodiesel-challenges/46 "2022-07-08T21:25:03Z")
What are some operational challenges related to the consumption of biodiesel in two stroke Main Engines? --- ## [CIMAC Guideline - On the lubrication of reciprocating gas engines](https://www.queseas.com/t/cimac-guideline-on-the-lubrication-of-reciprocating-gas-engines/233)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/cimac-guideline-on-the-lubrication-of-reciprocating-gas-engines/233 "2022-07-08T17:45:01Z")
--- ## [Properties of alternative fuels](https://www.queseas.com/t/properties-of-alternative-fuels/207)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/properties-of-alternative-fuels/207 "2022-07-07T07:15:58Z")
A table summarizing the properties of the most popular alternative fuels. --- ## [LNG-fueled Main Engines](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-fueled-main-engines/45)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-fueled-main-engines/45 "2022-06-17T07:52:26Z")
What are the main differences between low pressure and high-pressure LNG-fueled two stroke Main Engines?