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Ansuman Ghosh, Director of Engineering at UK P&I, highlighted the risks and opportunities presented by the growing adoption of dual-fuel vessels in the maritime sector, driven by regulatory frameworks promoting cleaner technologies. While LNG serves as a transitional fuel with benefits such as reduced emissions, challenges like methane slip and fuel degradation remain. The UK P&I Club advises updating charterparty agreements to mitigate emerging operational and contractual risks associated with this trend.