Engine manufacturer Everllence is seeing growing interest in its Mk10.7 marine engine platform, as shipowners seek greater flexibility in their future fuel strategies without locking into a single option, according to Ship & Bunker.
As of last month, Everllence had received orders for more than 160 Mk10.7 engines, the company said in an email statement on Tuesday. The platform is designed to operate on conventional marine fuel and can also be configured for alternative fuels, including methanol and LNG.
Dual Pressures Driving Demand
According to Ship & Bunker, Everllence noted that shipowners are increasingly seeking propulsion solutions that support decarbonisation goals while retaining commercial and operational flexibility — avoiding premature commitment to any one fuel pathway.
Bjarne Foldager, head of two-stroke business at Everllence, was quoted in the report as saying: “Today’s shipowners are navigating a dual challenge: advancing the energy transition while safeguarding energy security and commercial resilience.”
Recent Orders and Vessel Segments
Among the recent orders highlighted by Ship & Bunker is a set of eight methanol-capable engines destined for container ships under construction at Yantai CIMC Raffles in China for Hapag-Lloyd. Those engines will be manufactured by Hanwha Engine.
Everllence said the Mk10.7 platform is now deployed across multiple vessel types, including:
- Container ships
- Tankers
- Car carriers
- Bulk carriers
Does This Matter to You?
For vessel operators, charterers, and shipbuilders, the growing uptake of multi-fuel capable engines reflects a broader industry shift toward hedging fuel technology risk. Shipowners ordering newbuilds today face uncertainty over which alternative fuels will dominate future compliance frameworks, and platforms like the Mk10.7 are positioned as a way to retain flexibility as regulations evolve.
For those involved in bunkering and fuel supply — including methanol and LNG suppliers — the scale of orders reported by Everllence points to increasing demand for alternative marine fuels across diverse vessel segments. The inclusion of a major liner operator such as Hapag-Lloyd in recent orders underscores that the trend extends beyond niche projects.
The direct impact on bunkering operations will depend on how quickly these vessels enter service and which fuel configurations are ultimately activated.
Gulf Bunkering does not provide operational or security guidance. This article is for informational purposes only. Operators should consult flag state authorities, P&I clubs, and relevant advisories for decisions relating to transit planning.
Sources: Ship & Bunker
