dual-fuel

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Kotug International has launched two next-generation dual-fuel methanol-powered escort tugs, marking a major step in its global decarbonisation strategy.

1st June 2026

Kotug launches dual-fuel escort tugs

1st June 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Everllence has completed the factory acceptance test of its first ammonia-burning engine, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment of zero-carbon propulsion in shipping.

24th April 2026

Ammonia engine passes key milestone

24th April 2026

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Belgian shipping company Exmar has completed its largest ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia to date, according to the company’s Linkedin account.

6th January 2026

Exmar completes its largest ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia to date

6th January 2026

LNG

LNG

Rene Baart, head of retrofit solutions at WinGD, writes:At WinGD, we spend a lot of time looking ahead – at future fuels, new engine concepts and long-term decarbonisation pathways. But we are…

19th December 2025

Why Variable Compression Ratio technology is a practical retrofit path to 2030

19th December 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Everllence says it has successfully run its 21/31 dual-fuel engine on ethanol at all load points, marking a new step in the company’s push toward fuel-flexible marine power.

10th December 2025

Everllence demonstrates ethanol engine viability

10th December 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

WinGD has presented its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, designed for the demanding operating patterns of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs).

3rd December 2025

WinGD unveils high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine for ULCV

3rd December 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Modelling likely take-up suggests a capacity crunch is just a question of time, writes Rostom Merzouki, VP, global sustainability, ABS.

16th October 2025

Can shipyard capacity match surging demand for energy efficiency retrofits?

16th October 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has successfully completed Korea’s first-ever methanol bunkering for a dual-fuel bulk carrier, marking a major milestone in the nation’s transition to sustainable maritime fuel solutions.

29th September 2025

STS methanol bunkering breakthrough

29th September 2025

METHANOL

METHANOL

The growing number of orders for Everllence’s small-bore methanol-ready gensets signals market acceptance for the designer’s choice of port fuel injection.

14th August 2025

Methanol-ready market acceptance growing

14th August 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

WinGD has secured a significant contract to supply more than 30 methanol-capable engines for a major Taiwanese container ship operator, underlining growing demand for alternative fuel solutions.

25th June 2025

WinGD powers Taiwanese methanol shift

25th June 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

MAN Energy Solutions said it will deliver its most powerful two-stroke methanol engine in June 2025, marking another step forward in the alternative fuels propulsion sector.

20th May 2025

MAN’s most powerful two-stroke methanol engine

20th May 2025

METHANOL

METHANOL

CFD modelling of combustion in a large four-stroke dual-fuel methanol engine has clarified how operational parameters can be used to prevent knocking whilst still achieving IMO Tier III NOx emissions requirements.

13th May 2025

Modelling of methanol combustion confirms performance tradeoffs

13th May 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Ammonia is a prime ‘future fuel’ candidate as the shipping industry strives to reduce its environmental impact, representing a potential low-carbon option with promising characteristics. Its high energy density and low viscosity…

12th May 2025

The WinGD X-DF-A dual-fuel engine

12th May 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

James Fisher and Sons has placed an order for four advanced vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The newbuilds are part of the company’s ‘Fleet of the Future’ strategy, designed to modernise its…

14th January 2025

James Fisher enhances fleet with four dual-fuel LNG vessels

14th January 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MAN Energy Solutions has secured multiple orders for its MAN B&W G95ME-LGIM Mk 10.5 methanol engines for a series of very large container vessels (VLCV).

1st November 2024

MAN sees demand for methanol grow

1st November 2024

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

WinGD is set to trial its innovative Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology aboard a CMA CGM vessel, marking the first field test of this groundbreaking dual-fuel engine technology.

13th August 2024

WINGD to trial VCR tech in dual-fuel shipping

13th August 2024

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Wärtsilä has been selected to provide a fully integrated propulsion package for a series of new 6,000 dwt LNG-fueled tankers being built for James Fisher Everard, a leading British fleet operator.

11th July 2024

Wärtsilä to supply greener propulsion package for James Fisher tankers

11th July 2024

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

CMB.TECH and Damen are collaborating to build hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs which will use innovative dual fuel hydrogen technology to significantly reduce emissions.

29th May 2024

Hydrogen powered tugs partnership

29th May 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Strong demand is driving development but emissions issues remain, writes René Sejer Laursen, ABS director – fuels & technology, global sustainability.

21st May 2024

Momentum is building for ammonia as technology solutions mature

21st May 2024

METHANOL

METHANOL

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has unveiled the world’s first methanol-fuelled tugboat.

16th May 2024

First methanol tug launches in Antwerp

16th May 2024