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

Offshore wind vessels could benefit from range-extending green methanol technology

08 Jul 2026by David Foxwell

Demonstration project suggests methanol delivers 12x the energy density of marine batteries

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

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

Hydrogen fuel cells trialled on harbour vessels

03 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Developments in fuel cells and internal combustion engines are enabling hydrogen-battery hybrid service vessels to operate in ports

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

Why flexibility needs to be part of every shipowner’s strategy

02 Jul 2026by John Snyder

With no consensus on the fuel of the future, Caterpillar is pursuing multiple pathways to support owners, from biofuels to battery systems to methanol dual-fuel engines

Fuels & Lubricants

Batteries key for Grimaldi’s methanol-hybrid-electric ropax newbuilds

30 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Battery technology has been selected for Grimaldi’s nine methanol hybrid-electric ropax vessels under construction in China

Business & Finance Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Bureau Veritas in talks to sell fuel testing business

30 Jun 2026by Riviera News

Specialist investors Triton Partners are in exclusive negotiations to acquire Bureau Veritas Oil & Petrochemicals and Coal testing and inspection businesses

Business & Finance Fuels & Lubricants

US lawmakers refloat bill to pour billions into cleaner shipping fuels and technologies

29 Jun 2026by Riviera News

The Next Generation Shipping Act would create a US$1Bn per year fund managed through the US Maritime Administration to develop clean shipping technology and infrastructure

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Hydrogen-fuelled gas turbines: a new zero-emissions option?

26 Jun 2026by Paul Morgan

Type approval for Baker Hughes’ hydrogen-fuelled gas turbine opens a new chapter in high-power-density marine propulsion

Fuels & Lubricants

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

Hydrogen engine retrofits: feasible or fairy tale?

24 Jun 2026by Paul Morgan

A maritime technology startup is moving towards the commissioning of the first commercial vessel installation of a promising hydrogen plugin package for both two- and four-stroke engines

Fuels & Lubricants

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

Events

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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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