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

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COP31 coalition targets major expansion of electric shipping by 2035

11 Nov 2026by Jamey Bergman

A new maritime initiative aims to accelerate battery-powered shipping and shore power, targeting 20% electrification of international shipping by 2035

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Panama reaches mid-point in its hybrid-electric newbuild tug campaign

11 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove

The first 10 battery-hybrid tractor tugs have been built in Spain and are handling ships in the Panama Canal

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Shipbuilding & Design

Steering issues with new Spirit of Tasmania ferries under investigation

11 Nov 2026by John Snyder

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating steering issues with two new ropax ferries recently put into service between across the Bass Strait

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Norway backs 12 battery-powered ships, two charging facilities with NOK420M in grants

10 Nov 2026by John Snyder

Norwegian maritime electrification push continues, with new Enova grants backing the construction and conversion of 12 battery-powered ships and workboats

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Free tool shows net-zero policy options' trade cost impacts for IMO member states

10 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Shipping policy think tank’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) Impact Tracker offers free country-level analysis in 136 coastal states ahead of crucial IMO negotiations

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Shipping's Poseidon Principles creates Advisory Council, names Lindsey Keeble chair

09 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Shipping’s primary climate alignment and disclosure framework has expanded and is considering extending its activities to crew welfare and biodiversity

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Proactive hull cleaning brings measurable fuel and emissions gains

09 Nov 2026by Edwin Lampert

A new technical paper argues that the value of the first international standard for in-water hull cleaning will depend on a shift in mindset

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Fragmented procurement hides costs that never reach the equipment invoice

09 Nov 2026by Edwin Lampert

Evac Group chief executive, Björn Ullbro, wants shipowners to stop buying water, waste and treatment systems one tender at a time.

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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

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Booming LNG exports drive US tugboat fleet growth and owner investment campaigns

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?

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