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With an eye on emissions, K-Line books four LNG-fuelled car carriers for European shortsea service
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (561+ words) The global orderbook for LNG-fuelled vehicle carriers exceeds 100 vessels, with these 1, 380-car-capacity newbuilds earmarked for use by KESS in European service Japan's K Line has ordered four LNG-fuelled car carriers from China Merchant Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) for operation by a…...
Methanol, batteries and hybrid propulsion: what are the key considerations?
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (134+ words) 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 To support vessel operators, Caterpillar has been developing pathways and roadmaps for drop-in fuels…...
Everllence's ammonia dual-fuel engine passes final milestone before gas and sea trials
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (339+ words) The two-stroke, slow-speed ammonia-burning dual-fuel engine passes Type Approval Test, setting the stage for its debut later this year Everllence's two-stroke ammonia dual-fuel ME-LGIA passed its final test before gas and sea trials, inching the engine platform towards its commercial…...
Norwegian order selects new generation dual-fuel technology for LNG-hybrid PCTCs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (194+ words) A quartet of 8, 600 CEU car carriers will have Everllence's latest methane dualfuel engines, highlighting continued confidence in MEGI technology Norway's Global Car Carriers (GCC) has selected Everllence B&W ME-GI (-Gas Injection) Mk10. 7 prime movers for a series of 8, 600-CEU LNG-hybrid…...
NYK taps hydrogen fuel cell technology for new zero-emission dinner cruise vessel
1+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) One of the world's largest shipowners, NYK has joined with Yanmar Power Solutions and ENEOS to develop a new HFC-powered dinner cruise vessel for Tokyo To attain zero emissions when it begins operating in 2027, a new dinner cruise vessel under…...
How to save up to 25% of fuel using data analytics
1+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) Cetasol chief executive and founder, Ethan Faghani, describes how analysis of engine data can help vessel owners reduce fuel consumption and the resulting emissions by as much as 25%. Fuel costs make up a significant portion of a tug's operating expenses....
Lendoudis' Evalend revealed as buyer of 20-year-old VLCC sold during tanker market upswing
1+ week, 5+ day ago (349+ words) Kriton Lendoudis-led Evalend Shipping has emerged as the new owner of a 20-year-old VLCC in a transaction reportedly concluded during a strong upswing in the tanker market Shipping data platforms show that Apex Shipping and Energy, which operates within the…...
Keel-laying ceremony held for Asia's largest cable-lay vessel
1+ week, 6+ day ago (287+ words) Tersan Shipyard in Turkey held a keel-laying ceremony on 5 June 2026 at its yard in Yalova for a new cable-lay vessel for LS Marine Solution Designed by Norway's Salt Ship Design, the new cable-lay vessel for the Korean company will be…...
Riviera - News Content Hub - Methanol leaps ahead in race to cut tugboat, workboat emissions
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1115+ words) Three tugboats with methanol-fuelled engines will enter service in 2026, establishing this fuel as a viable alternative to diesel, ahead of others Methanol is the latest fuel to be trialled on tugboats, with three vessels prepared to enter service in H2 2026, two…...
OS Energy prepares for first hybrid methanol support vessel
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (410+ words) A series of survey vessels are being built in Denmark with an energy storage system and methanol and diesel gensets, with the first ready for sea trial for delivery in July 2026" OS Energy"UK"is preparing to take delivery of…...