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Fuel oil is the main fuel used in the global shipping sector, representing about 75% of its total consumption. Therefore, the sector represents is responsible for about 12% of the global energy-related SO2 emissions. In addition, international maritime organization (IMO) estimates that maritime sector represents about 2.5-3% of the global CO2 emissions. Therefore, by adopting appropriate environment-friendly solutions, the global maritime sector can take an effective role in reducing global GHG in line with the global efforts to mitigate the climate change. The use of LNG as a marine fuel is one of the key substitutes/options to reduce the maritime sector dependence on high sulfur fuel oil, thanks to its environmental and economic benefits. The study is divided into four chapters, chapter-I overviews the different types of ships used in the maritime sector. It also addresses the role played by the world fleet in the development of world maritime trade. Chapter-II addresses different types of fuels used in the maritime sector. It also highlights the role played by the (IMO) to regulate the sector. The annex-VI of the MARPOL treaty is deeply analyzed to provide all possible solutions to meet its new regulation of global sulfur cap of 0.5% in the marine fuel. Chapter-III is devoted to show the key advantages and barriers against the use of LNG as a maritime fuel. It provides a deep dive into the main segments of LNG-powered ships market, its key players and future outlook. Chapter-IV addresses the future projects and plans announced by state-own companies in the Arab countries to invest in LNG bunkering facilities and tracks the progress achieved in these plans.
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