
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, Caribbean Islands Bunker Fuel Market by Type, Commercial Distributor, End User, and Geography: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2023, the Caribbean islands bunker fuel market was valued at $8,231 million in 2016, and is projected to reach $16,404 million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2017 to 2023. Fishing vessel is anticipated to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period, as this vessel possesses high potential to use battery solutions because diesel engines do not have better efficiency even at low speeds. Thus, boats/ships can be built on diesel-electric power while operating in low speeds for a couple of hours.