The all electric ferry Ellen is “a dream come true for me”, Leclanché chief executive Anil Srivastava said – adding that he was “really optimistic” about combining fuel cells with batteries

Propulsion

New battery technology underpins carbon reduction from offshore operations

30 Sep 2019by John Snyder

Incorporating new lithium-ion technology, the energy storage system has increased power density and smaller footprint

Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

Charterer’s perspective: ‘enthusiastic’ OSV owners key to halving CO2 emissions

Charterer’s perspective: ‘enthusiastic’ OSV owners key to halving CO₂ emissions

26 Sep 2019by John Snyder

Presentations at Riviera’s Maritime Hybrid & Electric Conference highlight how OSV owners are advancing charterer’s green logistics ambitions with investments in battery-hybrid propulsion

Offshore Support Vessels

LISW: LNG at tipping point as adoption rises in deepsea segment

16 Sep 2019by Former Member

LNG as a fuel could be reaching a tipping point as deepsea operators increasingly opt to use it as a propulsion method, says DNV GL Maritime business development manager Christos Chryssakis

Propulsion

Hybrid upgrade decreases Tidewater PSV’s carbon footprint

13 Sep 2019by John Snyder

US OSV owner moves ahead with battery-hybrid refit to help clients meet stricter environmental regulations

Dynamic Positioning Fleet Performance & Maintenance Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

LISW: Alternative fuels and energy efficiency needed to reach IMO's 2050 goal

12 Sep 2019by Former Member

Carbon neutral fuels and associated infrastructure are needed alongside energy efficiency measures to meet IMO’s 2050 GHG goal, says DNV GL maritime chief executive Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen

Regulations & Compliance

Tightening emissions regulations demand ‘flexible’ propulsion solutions

06 Sep 2019by John Snyder

To comply with current and future regulations, owners need to think emissions free

Propulsion

Hydrogen fuel cells gain momentum in maritime sector

05 Sep 2019by John Snyder

Norwegian hydrogen fuel cell project aims to develop zero-emissions container ships

Propulsion

Systems integrators are ‘problem solvers’ in developing battery-hybrid vessels

05 Sep 2019by John Snyder

Systems integrators have to be intimately aware of the future challenges faced by shipowners

Shipbuilding & Design

Shell invests in maritime battery technology to reduce carbon footprint

12 Aug 2019by Former Member

Royal Dutch Shell’s venture capital arm has invested in a producer of maritime energy storage solutions

Business & Finance Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

Current battery technology unsuitable for emissions-reduction on cargo vessels

09 Aug 2019by Former Member

Battery-hybrid installations can reduce local emissions for cargo ships, but the trade-off is higher fuel consumption on the open ocean

Business & Finance Propulsion

Opinion

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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

Batteries & Electrical Systems Ferries Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Propulsion Tugs / Workboats

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

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

Home Int. Tug & Salvage New Ship Orders/Charters Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Ballast Water Treatment Technology Container Ships Environmental Social and Governance Maritime Environmental Protection MARPOL Regulations & Compliance

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

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vessels Bridge Equipment Bridge Systems Communications Digital Twins Digitalisation ECDIS Floating LNG Home Maritime Optimisation & Communications Navigation Optimisation & Communication Ports Satellite Communications Vessel Optimisation Voyage Planning VSAT

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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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