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Hyundai Merchant Marine has ordered 14 LNG-fueled container ships amid uncertainty in maritime fuel regulations, following a previous order for nine methanol-fueled vessels. The postponement of the IMO's Net Zero Framework vote has created doubt in fuel markets, leading to predictions of a slowdown in new vessel orders favoring conventional designs. Despite challenges, LNG is viewed as a viable future fuel option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution.