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Volvo Penta to unveil IPS Hybrid propulsion system

Volvo Penta to unveil IPS Hybrid propulsion system

05 Jun 2026by David Foxwell
New concept combines propulsion, electric motors, batteries, energy management and controls in an integrated system
Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells
Flexible future: retrofit-ready tugs for harbour, coastal towage

Flexible future: retrofit-ready tugs for harbour, coastal towage

05 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Azimuth stern drive tugs are being planned with space for retrofits, ensuring greater certainty around fuel availability and shore charging
Fuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
Korean shipyards take on next-generation, hybrid-electric LNG carrier propulsion

Korean shipyards take on next-generation, hybrid-electric LNG carrier propulsion

04 Jun 2026by Jamey Bergman
A joint development project agreed on 2 June at Posidonia aims to advance the design of a 185,000-m3 LNG carrier powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system
Hybrid Electric & Fuel CellsPropulsion
Two Kotug dual-fuel methanol rescue/escort tugs launched, first ABS certified

Two Kotug dual-fuel methanol rescue/escort tugs launched, first ABS certified

02 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Sanmar Shipyards has built Canada’s most powerful tanker escort tugs for the joint venture between Kotug International and Horizon Maritime
Shipbuilding & Design
New parallel-hybrid California passenger vessel to sail with zero emissions

New parallel-hybrid California passenger vessel to sail with zero emissions

29 May 2026by John Snyder
Harbor Breeze Cruises takes delivery of new parallel-hybrid-battery-propelled tour vessel that can operate with zero emissions during low-speed operation in the harbour
Hybrid Electric & Fuel CellsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Engines will remain key to tug propulsion for decades to come

Engines will remain key to tug propulsion for decades to come

29 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Integrated power systems on electric-hybrid tugs will have battery modules and gensets running on green fuels producing lower emissions
Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells
Kotug Canada set to welcome first dual-fuel methanol rescue/escort tug

Kotug Canada set to welcome first dual-fuel methanol rescue/escort tug

26 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The first of two RAsalvor 4400-DFM tugs will be delivered by the end of May
Fuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
Polish shipyard to build Estonia’s first all-electric ferry

Polish shipyard to build Estonia’s first all-electric ferry

22 May 2026by Naida Hakirevic
Estonia is set to launch its first zero-emission ferry service in 2028 following a deal with Polish shipyard CRIST
PropulsionShipbuilding & Design
ITS awards: recognising innovation, safety and decarbonisation

ITS awards: recognising innovation, safety and decarbonisation

22 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Tug owners, salvage companies, ports and innovators were recognised during the ITS 2026 awards, held alongside the towage industry’s premier gala dinner
Ports & Terminals
Svitzer Balder: a practical blueprint for the green transition

Svitzer Balder: a practical blueprint for the green transition

20 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
World’s first battery-methanol escort tug was built in Turkey for Svitzer’s operations in the Port of Gothenburg
Hybrid Electric & Fuel CellsShipbuilding & Design
Digitalisation, AI transform tug operations, but heighten cyber risks

Digitalisation, AI transform tug operations, but heighten cyber risks

20 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Owners cut fuel consumption and emissions and introduce predictive maintenance using faster data analytics
Cyber SecurityDigitalisation
Correction: Evergreen Marine adjusts pricing for five 24,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel mega box ships

Correction: Evergreen Marine adjusts pricing for five 24,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel mega box ships

19 May 2026by Naida Hakirevic
Latest changes to Evergreen’s shipbuilding contract with GSI adjust the price of the 24,000-TEU container ships 
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The strait that changed everything

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been described as the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
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Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue
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Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder
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The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News
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Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMiddle East ConflictSafety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder
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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder
4-stroke EnginesFuels & LubricantsHomeHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMethanolNaval Architecture & Ship DesignPortsShipbuilding & DesignTerminalsTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - 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 ...
Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
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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