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Safety first for new fuels
27th Apr 2026
Thomas Beard helps shipowners comply with safety rules
Safety is not theoretical in maritime operations. The high seas remain an unforgiving environment where systems are routinely pushed to their limits. Heavy fuel oil is well understood, with decades of operational experience behind its safety protocols – yet incidents still occur.
Of the alternative fuels, LNG has matured into a proven marine fuel and one that is firmly back in favour after the IMO paused elements of its Net Zero Framework in October 2025. The regulatory hesitancy was quickly reflected in orderbooks, with LNG re-emerging as a favoured and