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 Atlas Maritime Takes Delivery of LNG Dual-Fuel Vessel Atlas Maritime Takes Delivery of LNG Dual-Fuel Vessel by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday August 3, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The vessel has been chartered at a rate of $80,000/day. Image Credit: Atlas Maritime Greek-shipping firm Atlas Maritime has taken delivery of its new LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier from CIMC Raffles in China . The vessel, Clean Star , has also secured a two-year time charter at $80,000/day , the firm said in a LinkedIn post yesterday. “Adding to the excitement, we are proud to announce that CLEAN STAR has secured a two-year time charter at $80,000/day—setting a new market benchmark and breaking company records,” the firm said in the post. LNG is seen as a more mature alternative marine fuel and is more widely available compared to other fuels such as methanol. While it emits less CO2 than conventional fuels, methane slip - involving a potent greenhouse gas - undermines part of the fuel's green credentials. Some shipowners are looking towards cleaner bio-LNG as an alternative, as it can be used in existing LNG-fuelled ships and delivers higher net GHG savings. The global LNG-fuelled fleet currently stands at 929 ships , according to classification society DNV data. Container ships make up the largest segment with 246 ships , followed by car carriers with 149 . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Cosco Shipping Takes Delivery of Methanol-Ready Bulk Carrier The dry bulk carrier is suitable for conversion to methanol propulsion. Read in Full AN