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

Fuel-flexible four-stroke engines selected for nine Grimaldi ropax newbuilds

07 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Italy’s Grimaldi Group has selected Wärtsilä fuel-flexible 46F main engines and propulsion solutions for nine ropax newbuildings under construction in China

Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Transforming MaK diesel powerhouses into low-emissions beasts

06 Jul 2026by John Snyder

New Caterpillar retrofit kits convert existing MaK medium-speed engines to use methanol and ethanol, providing owners with flexible fuel solutions

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion

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

Seaspan, Hapag-Lloyd methanol retrofit shows path to fuel flexibility, lower emissions and extended vessel life

23 Jun 2026by John Snyder

The first of five Seaspan container ships has undergone a methanol dual-fuel conversion in a joint effort with liner operator Hapag-Lloyd and engine designer Everllence

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Turning alternative fuel challenges into salvage solutions

23 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Ships sailing on LNG, LPG, methanol and ammonia pose significant and varied risks to ports, people and salvors in emergencies

Fuels & Lubricants Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling

Top tug owners discuss digitalisation, decarbonisation, fleet renewal

22 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A group of influential tug owners provided insights into fleet renewals, AI deployment and increasing efficiency of port operations

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Ports & Terminals

Methanol, batteries and hybrid propulsion: what are the key considerations?

18 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Caterpillar Marine product director Will Watson discusses the engine maker’s efforts in developing methanol dual-fuel and battery technology, as well as key insights when considering hybridisation

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

IMO Net-Zero Fund: 'It's not transparent'

17 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Supportive of a global framework to reduce emissions, Hafnia CEO Mikael Skov would like more transparency on how the money collected from shipowners for the IMO Net-Zero Fund would be spent

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

OS Energy prepares for first hybrid methanol support vessel

15 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A series of offshore tug and service vessels are being built in Denmark with batteries and methanol gensets

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Shipbuilding & Design

Methanol leaps ahead in race to cut tugboat, workboat emissions

11 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Three tugboats with methanol-fuelled engines will enter service in 2026, establishing this fuel as a viable alternative to diesel

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

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

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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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