Fuel and engine experts detail the cost-effective compliance decarbonisation pathway of LNG, underlining its immediate GHG reduction benefits and advances in methane slip

Ammonia fuel: industry needs to focus on safety, seafarer training

08 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Engine technology and fuel systems are ready, and ships are being built in preparation for ammonia fuel

Fuels & Lubricants Safety & Incidents

Orlen deepens LNG chartering with Ukraine deal

26 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal

Orlen expands LNG transport with new carriers and strikes LNG supply deal with Ukraine’s Naftogaz

Business & Finance

Engine designer claims emissions and efficiency breakthroughs on dual-fuel gas engines

14 Mar 2025by Jamey Bergman

Tests on WinGD’s X-DF line of engines with LNG and ammonia fuels have yielded desired results, according to the company

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Höegh Autoliners invests US$2.5Bn on 12 LNG- and ammonia-fuelled newbuilds

11 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Eight Aurora-class pure car and truck carriers are under construction in China with dual-fuel LNG engines, with four more ready to combust ammonia

Shipbuilding & Design

WinGD's first methanol-fuelled engine set for delivery

27 Feb 2025by Riviera News

The 10-cylinder, 92‑bore X-DF-M engine is the biggest methanol-fuelled engine built, to date

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Sailing into history: ammonia engines to hit the water in 2025

14 Feb 2025by John Snyder

The first oceangoing ships to trial two-stroke, ammonia dual-fuel engines will set sail later this year, setting the table for commercialisation of the engine technology, and potentially broader uptake of the carbon-free fuel

Propulsion

Ammonia milestone: MAN ES successfully tests two-stroke engine at 100% load

30 Jan 2025by John Snyder

Danish engine designer tests full-scale ammonia dual-fuel engine at 100% engine load, advancing the technology towards commercialisation

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

2024 in marine propulsion: a tumultuous year

24 Dec 2024by John Snyder

2024 was a tumultuous year for the marine industry, marked by a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, technological triumphs, geopolitical upheaval and significant danger and suffering endured by crews

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Piracy Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

MAN ES ammonia two-stroke moves from single-cylinder to full-scale tests

04 Dec 2024by Riviera News

Engine-maker spent 12 months on single cylinder and says it will reveal progress "at the appropriate time"

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants

MAN ES cuts ME-GA from its two-stroke engine programme

31 Oct 2024by John Snyder

Tightening IMO emissions regulations prompt engine designer to remove two-stroke, Otto-cycle LNG dual-fuel ME-GA from its engine programme

Propulsion

New Woodward fuel injectors for large engines using Power-to-X fuels

24 Oct 2024by John Snyder

Fuel injectors have been introduced to medium-pressure injection and high-pressure dual-fuel product lines for liquid and gaseous alternative fuels

Propulsion

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From trade threats to climate costs

GHG rules from MEPC 83 carry a financial and political weight comparable to physical trade disruptions — yet are harder to price or predict

Ammonia Batteries & Electrical Systems Bio Products Ethanol Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Propulsion hydrogen Int. Tug & Salvage LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Propulsion Tug & Salvage

Emissions reduction: methanol and batteries take central stage

18 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design

Revitalising US shipbuilding: Congress needs to step up

17 Apr 2025by John Snyder

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology EEDI / EEOI Maritime Environmental Protection Refurbishment Regulations & Compliance

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Equipment & Services Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Ports & Terminals

Scalable shore power for passenger vessels

07 Apr 2025by Rebecca Moore

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Container Shipping Container Shipping & Port Technology Container Ships Financial Results Trade Routes

BIMCO: Container rates see worst first quarter in decades with 28% drop

02 Apr 2025by Niels Rasmussen

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business & Finance offshore support Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive ‘AI arms race’

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder

Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo LNG Shipping & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Uncovering the employment challenges and pitfalls for maritime's international workforce

27 Mar 2025by David Ashmore

Autonomous Vessels Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage Maritime Optimisation & Communications Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Tug owners are innovators in autonomy and automation

24 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Maritime Environmental Protection Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

Beginning 12 May 2025, a series of webinars will focus on maritime environmental protection. These webinars aim to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Registered participants will also receive copies of the webinar materials after the event. The discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

Cyber & Vessel Security Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

In mid-May, Riviera will be holding two webinars focused on the latest developments in cyber and vessel security. Our webinars are designed to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Those who register will also receive copies of webinar materials after the event. Our discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

The illusion of safety: what we're getting wrong about crews, tech, and fatigue

13 May 2025

CET - ONLINE

The recent collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate has reignited questions across the industry — about how crews are supported on the bridge, how fatigue is managed, and whether today’s operational models are truly fit for purpose.

While investigations are still underway, early scrutiny has turned to factors like manning levels, use of automation, navigational practices, and rest management. These themes echo growing concerns across the shipping sector: are we doing enough to empower

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2025

14 May 2025

London

A changing landscape – the emergence of a sustainable green ship recycling industry.
The programme brings together key stakeholders including vessel owners, ship recycling companies, cash buyers, brokers, regulatory authorities, and technology providers.

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