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California approves low-emissions marine engines

California approves low-emissions marine engines

29 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A German original engine manufacturer has gained approval for its marine heavy-duty and medium-duty engines from the California Air Resources Board
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
Ammonia propulsion selected for pioneering zero-emissions shortsea cargo newbuild

Ammonia propulsion selected for pioneering zero-emissions shortsea cargo newbuild

27 Jan 2026by John Snyder
Wärtsilä will supply an ammonia dual-fuel propulsion package for a Norwegian timber-carrying cargo ship under construction in China
Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
OEMs start delivering methanol, biofuel-ready engines for newbuild tugs

OEMs start delivering methanol, biofuel-ready engines for newbuild tugs

26 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Tugs and pusher vessels are being built with propulsion that can use biodiesel or be easily converted to run on low-emissions fuels for sustainable operations
Fuels & Lubricants
2026 outlook in marine propulsion: engines of change

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 & LubricantsPropulsion
Ethanol successfully tested at ‘all load points’ on methanol dual fuel engine

Ethanol successfully tested at ‘all load points’ on methanol dual fuel engine

01 Jan 2026by John Snyder
South Korean engine builder, HHI-EMD tests ethanol on methanol dual-fuel engine platform, offering increased fuel flexibility
Fuels & LubricantsPropulsion
2025's most-read stories in Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

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 EmissionsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
2025 Tug of the Year: LNG Sentinel 

2025 Tug of the Year: LNG Sentinel 

24 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
The winner of International Tug & Salvage’s Tug of the Year 2025 Award is one of two high-bollard pull LNG-fuelled terminal tugboats supporting a giant FSRU in Hong Kong
Shipbuilding & Design
Small-bore, four-stroke marine engine runs on ethanol

Small-bore, four-stroke marine engine runs on ethanol

09 Dec 2025by Jamey Bergman
Everllence’s medium-speed, dual-fuel model 21/31 engine was sucessful in tests at all load points
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsFuels & LubricantsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
BTT Marine joins tugboat sector with multipurpose vessel

BTT Marine joins tugboat sector with multipurpose vessel

05 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Turkish contractor is expanding its fleet to support marine construction and underwater projects
Shipbuilding & Design
Volkswagen said to eye carve-out of Everllence, with interest from group's largest shareholder

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
Shell develops real-time engine oil condition monitoring

Shell develops real-time engine oil condition monitoring

06 Nov 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Oil major’s real-time monitoring system for engine lubricants aims to help seafarers address engine performance issues as they arise
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
PKR Offshore’s first battery-hybrid CSOV sets the bar 

PKR Offshore’s first battery-hybrid CSOV sets the bar 

31 Oct 2025by John Snyder
Owner’s collaboration with Caterpillar turns low-emissions ambition into reality with diesel-electric hybrid-battery propulsion technology
Hybrid Electric & Fuel CellsOffshore Support VesselsShipbuilding & Design

Opinion

Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsAlternative FuelsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryRegulations & Compliance

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

WFW’s Valentina Keys discusses how the EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan reaffirms the European Commission’s commitment to supporting maritime decarbonisation
Ballast Water Management ConventionBallast Water Management SystemsBallast Water TreatmentBallast Water Treatment TechnologyContainer ShipsEnvironmental Social and GovernanceMaritime Environmental ProtectionMARPOLRegulations & Compliance

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

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Analyst / Bank ForecastsBusiness & FinanceDry CargoForecastsRegulations & ComplianceShip Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Business & FinanceForecastsTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Alternative FuelsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvageIoTLNG as a fuelMarine PropulsionMethanolPortsShipbuilding & DesignTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / WorkboatsVessel MonitoringVessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VesselsBridge EquipmentBridge SystemsCommunicationsDigital TwinsDigitalisationECDISFloating LNGHomeMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsNavigationOptimisation & CommunicationPortsSatellite CommunicationsVessel OptimisationVoyage PlanningVSAT

2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Business & FinanceFloating LNGLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & Terminals

The size of the prize

30 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
Offshore WindOffshore Wind JournalOffshore Wind Policy

2026 in the offshore wind industry: the beginning of a much-needed reset

30 Dec 2025by David Foxwell
Alternative FuelsBallast Water Treatment TechnologyFuels & LubricantsMaritime Environmental ProtectionRegulations & Compliance

2025 in marine environmental protection: politics stall progress on net zero

29 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

Events

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - ONLINE
On 16 December, Riviera will be holding a webinar on how to achieve IMO compliance while powering sustainable shipping practices.

This webinar delivers practical guidance on managing compliance ...
Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
Stranded gas represents untapped value and floating LNG and FSRUs offer the quickest way to monetise it. To capitalise on these opportunities, you must master both the technology behind floating gas ...
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