Rolls-Royce has laid the foundation to support the transition to methanol, but continues to invest in making its diesel engines cleaner and more efficient

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

From methanol to hydrogen, MHI prepares turbochargers for multiple fuel pathways

09 Nov 2026by Paul Morgan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is adapting its MET turbochargers for ammonia, hydrogen and methanol, while helping shipowners improve efficiency from today’s slow-steaming fleet

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Charting the course of a zero-emissions ferry service in New York Harbour

04 Nov 2026by John Snyder

Lessons from its prototype hydrogen fuel-cell-electric vessel in San Francisco are shaping Switch Maritime’s approach for a new zero-emissions commuter ferry for New York City

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In Australia first, CMB.TECH refuels ore carrier with green ammonia at world’s largest bulk export port

04 Nov 2026by John Snyder

CMB.TECH’s ammonia-powered Newcastlemax vessel refuelled with renewable fuel at Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia

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Chevron converts LNG carrier engines in bid to cut methane slip

03 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Chevron has converted engines on three LNG carriers targeting lower methane emissions with spark gas operation, with three more vessels scheduled to follow

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HiMSEN's new low-pressure ammonia four-stroke engine marks testing milestone

03 Nov 2026by John Snyder

Seven class societies witness Type Approval Test of a new four-stroke, Otto-cycle ammonia dual-fuel engine developed by HHI-EMD

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Accelleron targets longevity and flexibility, with removable cartridge

02 Nov 2026by Paul Morgan

Accelleron aims to reduce maintenance costs with its ACCX300-L low-speed series, allowing owners to swap out cartridges in port to use the blower’s full bearing life

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Napier designs its turbochargers for a fuel future nobody can predict

02 Nov 2026by Paul Morgan

Napier’s flexible turbochargers match the engine’s requirements to deliver the air needed to meet emissions limits, no matter what the fuel

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

U.S. Senator warns tankers carrying ‘illegal’ Russian diesel to 'reverse course'

02 Nov 2026by John Snyder

Senator Richard Blumenthal warns tanker owners that carrying Russian diesel to the US violates the law, despite a Treasury Department license and Trump-Putin deal

Business & Finance Fuels & Lubricants

LNG bunkering boom fuels rapid growth in small-scale carrier fleet

29 Oct 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue

The global fleet of small-scale LNG carriers grows to 140 vessels, with LNG bunkering demand, larger capacities and a shift toward Type-C tanks shaping the market’s next phase

Fuels & Lubricants Shipbuilding & Design

MSC Cruises testing shows methane slip at half the levels of FuelEU assumptions

28 Oct 2026by Selwyn Parker

Independent verification of LNG-fuelled cruise ships found methane slip levels around 50% below FuelEU default values

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China's domination of the booming car carrier sector

27 Oct 2026by Selwyn Parker

China has captured more than 80% of the new orders for PCTCs in H1 2026, as South Korean yards sit on the sidelines

Fuels & Lubricants Shipbuilding & Design

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When it comes to new tugboat construction, LNG is attracting the greatest interest in many US states and one Canadian province

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ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine

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Wood Mackenzie: can Canada capitalise on Asia's need for long-term, lower-carbon LNG?

21 Oct 2026by Riviera News

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Policy and insurance: automation does not make an autonomous ship

16 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

15 Oct 2026by John Snyder

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Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

02 Oct 2026by Riviera News

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Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright

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Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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