Leading Japanese marine engine producer is adding an ammonia fuel gas supply system to enhance testing facilities in Japan in anticipation of an uptick in demand

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Keeping ammonia engines on course with real-time digital monitoring

09 Jul 2026by John Snyder

WinGD product manager, BU Digital, John Nilsson details how the Swiss engine designer will support its new generation of two-stroke engines, including its ammonia dual-fuelled X-DF-A platform

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Projects explore the future of ammonia propulsion for OSVs

09 Jul 2026by John Snyder

A UK-based consortium completes a feasibility study on the use of ammonia as a fuel, advancing engine research, while a Norwegian project takes on a PSV conversion

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Owners ‘pump the brakes’ on methanol-, ammonia- and hydrogen-capable vessels

08 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Uncertainty around a global regulatory framework has slowed near-term investment in alternative fuel-powered newbuilds, with only eight methanol-, ammonia- and hydrogen-powered vessels ordered in the first half of 2026

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Volkswagen strikes US$8.4Bn deal to sell majority stake in Everllence

25 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Leveraged buy-out would give Bain Capital 51% ownership in the leading two-stroke and four-stroke marine engine developer, with Volkswagen retaining the remaining stake

Business & Finance Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Turning alternative fuel challenges into salvage solutions

23 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Ships sailing on LNG, LPG, methanol and ammonia pose significant and varied risks to ports, people and salvors in emergencies

Fuels & Lubricants Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling

Everllence's ammonia dual-fuel engine passes final milestone before gas and sea trials

16 Jun 2026by John Snyder

The two-stroke, slow-speed ammonia-burning dual-fuel engine passes Type Approval Test, setting the stage for its debut later this year

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

From concept to reality: Exmar takes delivery of first ammonia-fuelled oceangoing ship

11 Jun 2026by John Snyder

The first in a series of four midsize gas carriers, Antwerpen will act as a proving ground for ammonia as a marine fuel, advancing low- and zero-carbon fuels and informing future vessel design

Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

MPA green lights ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore

01 Jun 2026by John Snyder

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has authorised a subsidiary of ITOCHU to conduct ammonia bunkering trials in the Port of Singapore to advance the technical readiness of the alternative fuel

Fuels & Lubricants Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

Path to ammonia-fuelled ships clearer with new safety guidelines

26 May 2026by John Snyder

Interim guidelines offer a clearer pathway to manage the specific risks of ammonia, particularly its toxicity and handling requirements

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

High-pressure ammonia dual-fuel engine moves towards deployment in multi-gas newbuild

26 May 2026by Naida Hakirevic

Successful trials confirm ‘stable performance’ and ‘low emissions’ for WinGD’s X52DF-A-1.0 engine destined for Tianjin Southwest Maritime’s LPG/ammonia carrier newbuild

Propulsion

IMO clarifies ‘one ship, one code’ for gas carriers using ammonia as fuel

25 May 2026by John Snyder

Interim guidelines approved, clarifying that IGF Code does not apply to gas carriers using ammonia as fuel

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Opinion

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big Data Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage Maritime Optimisation & Communications Optimisation & Communication Ports Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Optimisation

AI will be a gamechanger for tugs, salvage

More tug owners and port operators are deploying artificial intelligence and digitalisation to increase efficiency and cut costs

2-stroke Engines Alternative Fuels Fuels & Lubricants LNG as a fuel LNG Bunkering LNG Shipping & Terminals Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Naval Architecture & Ship Design New Ship Orders/Charters Propulsion Shipyards

Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

12 Jun 2026by Andrea Lazzaro

Business & Finance Floating LNG Forecasts LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

The strait that changed everything

05 May 2026by Edwin Lampert

Alternative Fuels Batteries & Electrical Systems Generators Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipyards Terminals Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Gas Ships LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Middle East Conflict

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue

Business & Finance Cruise Ships Forecasts Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping

Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder

Business & Finance Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo Home Regulations & Compliance Sale & Purchase Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News

Accidents Drones Home Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Investigations Middle East Conflict Ports Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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