• Industry News
  • January 27, 2026

LNG Fleet Modernisation Trends

Introduction

The LNG carrier Seapeak Mars has become the first LNG vessel to be scrapped this year, highlighting an industry-wide shift from steam-powered ships to more modern, energy-efficient fleets. This evolution holds direct implications for the way stakeholders approach vessel protection and crew safety.

Industry context

As older vessels are phased out, maritime security protocols must evolve in parallel. Transitioning fleets impact multiple domains: increased cyber exposure due to advanced onboard systems, new compliance requirements under ISPS and IMO frameworks, and evolving piracy and smuggling patterns along modernised routes. This changing risk matrix requires proactive strategies for operators, port authorities, and insurers alike to safeguard assets and personnel in dynamic global waters.

Practical measures

  • Conduct security audits tailored to vessel class and operational regions.
  • Reinforce onboard watchkeeping protocols with tech-assisted surveillance.
  • Implement regular crew security drills and cyber hygiene training.
  • Adopt intelligence-led routing to avoid high-risk zones.
  • Update SOPs to align with both legacy and next-gen vessel requirements.

Further resources

Learn more about how we support maritime clients through transitions on our services overview page, or explore the breadth of our work on our capabilities page.

Source

Original article: Splash247

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