Propeller Ventures sees fuel volatility driving shift to multi-fuel shipping fleets

• Propeller Ventures sees maritime shipping shifting toward multi-fuel fleets as carbon regulation, fuel volatility and supply disruptions reshape operating economics.
• Fuel accounts for 40% to 50% of deep-sea voyage expenses, making efficiency gains critical to profitability in a low-margin industry.
• The IMO 2020 sulfur mandate increased operators' fuel expenses by 15% to 20%; carbon pricing is adding further pressure.
• Shipowners are retrofitting vessels, securing fuel volumes and prices through offtake agreements, and seeking tools to manage operational complexity.
• Investment opportunities include fuel-agnostic technologies, upstream fuel production and port infrastructure; the firm has backed five companies directly targeting maritime shipping.

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