WFW’s Valentina Keys discusses how the EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan reaffirms the European Commission’s commitment to supporting maritime decarbonisation

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Freedom of choice: Ultramax bulk carrier concept accommodates multiple fuel pathways

28 Jan 2026by John Snyder

LR greenlights Ultramax bulk carrier design concept that provides alternative fuel flexibility, allowing owners more time to choose a viable decarbonisation pathway

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

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

Shipping's global emissions framework faces three possible scenarios in 2026

21 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

With a vote on IMO’s Net-Zero Framework deferred to October 2026, the global shipping community now faces a choice between alignment on emissions or a slide toward regional fragmentation

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants

Record-shattering year for Singapore: new highs for tonnage, TEU and bunkers

16 Jan 2026by John Snyder

The world’s largest transhipment hub and bunker port, Singapore reported strong results, despite global trade disruption in 2025

Ports & Terminals

NZF delay: what next for IMO’s headline policy?

15 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Shipping associations and policy advisors outline options in the wake of a postponed vote on IMO’s Net-Zero Framework in 2025, warning that politics and fund design still dominates a fractured debate

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

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

Orderbook low-carbon readiness outpaced in-service fleet uptake

05 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Clarksons’ data shows alternative fuels dominate tonnage on order, while scrubbers remain far more common across today’s trading fleet

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Key trends impacting the design, construction and operation of tugboats and towage delivery in the coming years

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Shipbuilding & Design

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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

Finally, the tug and towage sector will discover how methanol can become a credible alternative fuel to diesel

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

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

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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

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

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

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Floating LNG LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals

The size of the prize

30 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Policy

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

30 Dec 2025by David Foxwell

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025

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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

24 Feb 2026

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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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