Successful test clears the way for the installation of the two-stroke engine in Eastern Pacific Shipping’s VLAC newbuild, which will be delivered in October

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Japan tests high-output two-stroke hydrogen-fuelled engine for 2027 debut

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

A Japanese consortium conducted full-scale tests of a domestically developed hydrogen-fuelled engine, with plans to install it in a multi-purpose cargo vessel by 2027

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Brazilian mining giant Vale throws its weight behind ethanol

27 Feb 2026by John Snyder

Agreement with Everllence paves the way for the potential use of the first large-bore ethanol dual-fuel engines in a series of VLOC newbuilds

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

New two-stroke methanol dual-fuel engine under development in Japan

08 Jan 2026by John Snyder

Building on its ammonia and hydrogen engine development, J-ENG targets carbon-neutral shipping with methanol technology by 2027

Propulsion

2026 outlook in marine propulsion: engines of change

08 Jan 2026by John Snyder

New two- and four-stroke alternative fuel-capable engines will debut in 2026, led by pioneering ammonia dual-fuel pilot projects

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

2025's most-read stories in Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

26 Dec 2025by Riviera News

We look back on our most-read stories to get a better view, from you, of the topics that shaped the industry in 2025

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

2025 in marine propulsion: five stories that defined the year

23 Dec 2025by John Snyder

Key regulatory and technology events defined marine propulsion in 2025, setting the stage for 2026

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

From peanut oil to ammonia: the future of the diesel engine

04 Dec 2025by John Snyder

Everllence senior vice president, head of two stroke business, Bjarne Foldager, discusses the five-year journey to the engine designer’s first ammonia dual-fuel two-stroke engine

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Deal targets retrofit upgrades for X-DF engines as emissions regulations loom

26 Nov 2025by Jamey Bergman

Frame agreement with Panasia targets upgrades for WinGD’s X‑DF dual-fuel LNG engines with second-generation emissions abatement and fuel-efficiency technology

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

Ready for prime time: Everllence unveils two-stroke ammonia dual-fuel engine

11 Nov 2025by John Snyder

Danish engine designer will hold a two-day industry event in Copenhagen to discuss the development of its two-stroke ammonia, dual-fuel B&W ME-LGIA engine, marking its commercial debut

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Volkswagen said to eye carve-out of Everllence, with interest from group's largest shareholder

06 Nov 2025by Jamey Bergman

Recently rebranded MAN Energy Solutions business is said to have interest from major Volkswagen shareholder Porsche and from other private equity firms

Business & Finance

Retrofit of box ship’s large-bore, two-stroke to burn methanol shows promising decarbonisation path

28 Oct 2025by John Snyder

COSCO Shipping container ship’s two-stroke engine has been retrofitted to be methanol capable, proving the viability of converting the existing fleet

Propulsion

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Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

Salvors will be challenged to respond to damages ships in the hazardous waters in the Arabian Gulf and off the coast of Oman

Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants LNG Bunkering Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Batteries & Electrical Systems Ferries Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Propulsion Tugs / Workboats

Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

Home Int. Tug & Salvage New Ship Orders/Charters Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Dry Cargo Forecasts Regulations & Compliance Ship Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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16 Dec 2025

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Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

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