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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

WinGD sets 2026 for launch of first ethanol two-stroke marine engine

01 Oct 2025by Riviera News

Swiss-based marine power company WinGD said it will bring its first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine to market in 2026, with deliveries for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Large bore two-stroke marine engine runs successfully on ethanol

23 Sep 2025by John Snyder

Everllence tests ethanol in ME-LGIM engine, advancing its use as an alternative fuel and potential in retrofits of existing engines

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How to modernise Brazil’s OSV fleet in a growth market

12 Sep 2025by Wei Huang and Gabrielle Caldas, ABS

ABS outlines the latest sustainable innovations and OSV safety requirements

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Petrobras’ OSV newbuild bonanza puts ethanol in spotlight

09 Jul 2025by John Snyder

By 2026, the Brazilian oil major wants to charter 52 OSV newbuilds, many specified with batteries. This conversion to sustainable fuels, like ethanol, is driving engine research by Wärtsilä

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Methanol-fuelled fleet grows in wake of trailblazing Laura Maersk

17 Jun 2025by Selwyn Parker

Vessels powered by alcohol-based fuels, methanol and ethanol, will become a significant part of the global fleet in the years ahead, as fuel production expands and engine availability matures and grows

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SAAM Towage plans electric and hybrid tug deployments

11 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

With two battery-electric tugs operating in Canada, and one on its way to Chile, the Latin American major is working with Caterpillar to produce methanol-hybrid propelled tugboats

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Deal with Wärtsilä sets stage for first ethanol-powered PSV newbuilds in Brazil

29 Aug 2024by John Snyder

Brazil’s CMM has inked a memorandum of understanding with the Finnish engine maker that will see Wärtsilä 32 multi-fuel engines incorporated in a series of ethanol-powered platform supply vessels

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Using carbon insetting to accelerate low-carbon fuels adoption

27 Aug 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Blockchain and digital environmental attribute certificates support carbon insetting for shipping lines and supply chains

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South Korean port inks investment deal for alternative marine fuel supply chain

15 Aug 2024by Riviera News

Tank terminal to create alternative marine fuel supply chain for the 2027 Korea-US Green Shipping corridor

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Brazilian owner secures US$94M for green PSV newbuilding campaign

08 May 2024by Martyn Wingrove

New platform supply vessels will be powered by ethanol fuel to reduce emissions during Brazilian offshore cargo runs

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Renewable fuels producer enlists OEM for ethanol study

25 Oct 2023by Riviera News

Raízen eyes shift to ethanol as part of wider decarbonisation plan

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Has the US ceded the race for clean fuels to China?

While the US turns it back on clean fuels, China’s rapid expansion in that sector will give it regional, and possibly, global dominance

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A transition losing its energy

31 Oct 2025

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LNG terminal investments drive demand for newbuild tugs in the Americas

28 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Net-Zero Framework: giant leap of faith or commercial suicide?

14 Oct 2025by John Snyder

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Brazil: Big Oil, big discovery and big plans

30 Sep 2025by John Snyder

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US shipbuilding: a smarter path to maritime strength

05 Sep 2025by Garrett Rice

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Battery-powered tugboats need generators to remain strategic assets in ports

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Rapid tug co-ordination needed to rescue distressed ships in harbours

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham

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When you care for crew, you care for your business

14 Aug 2025by John Snyder

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Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East 2025

09 Dec 2025

DUBAI

Part of Riviera’s OSJ series, the Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East is a must-attend event focusing on the regional offshore industry. OSJ ME will bring together shipowners, ...

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025

GMT - 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 ...

Maritime Decarbonization Conference, Americas 2026

22 Jan 2026

HOUSTON

Riviera’s annual two-day Maritime Decarbonization Conference, Americas returns to Houston. Once again, professionals will be updated on regulatory, operational and technical issues and maintain, ...

Offshore Wind Journal Conference 2026

02 Feb 2026

London

The Offshore Wind Journal Conference will update you on global opportunities in offshore wind and the future vessel requirements of major wind power developments, both floating and fixed. Benefit ...

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