Methanol

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Woodward, a provider of fuel injection, gas admission, mass flow control and energy management systems, has unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of large engine system solutions designed to support the maritime industry’s transition…

16th June 2025

Woodward showcases next-gen engine tech to support decarbonisation

16th June 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Alfa Laval will highlight its latest marine technologies at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo, Norway, from 3 – 6 June.

15th May 2025

Alfa Laval unveils marine innovations

15th 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

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

SCHOTTEL has announced its latest milestone in sustainable maritime technology by outfitting the world’s first large purpose-built dual-fuel methanol escort tugs with its hybrid propulsion systems.

8th May 2025

SCHOTTEL in methanol tug first

8th May 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MAN Energy Solutions has teamed up with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (CHI) on a range of decarbonisation retrofit projects.

10th April 2025

MAN and COSCO partner on green fuel retrofits

10th April 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Ports sit at the heart of global trade and are increasingly recognized as catalysts for the zero-carbon transition. Their interconnected role within supply chains gives them both a responsibility and an opportunity…

17th March 2025

Breaking the ‘grid’ lock: How ports can overcome electrification barriers

17th March 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

US-based Cummins has been awarded approval in principle from DNV for its methanol-ready QSK60 IMO II and IMO III engines, ranging from 2000 to 2700 hp (1491-2013 kW).

6th March 2025

DNV AiP for Cummins methanol engine

6th March 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Significant progress is being made in the maritime industry’s ability to retrofit ships for alternative fuels, says Lloyd’s Register, but a lack of incentives is impeding greater take-up.

6th March 2025

Alternative fuel retrofits face challenges

6th March 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

WinGD has delivered its largest methanol-fuelled engine to date following the successful completion of factory and type approval tests.

26th February 2025

WinGD delivers largest methanol engine to date

26th February 2025

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The demand for alternative-fuelled vessels is soaring, with LNG emerging as the leading fuel choice, according to new data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights platform.

10th January 2025

LNG leads surge for alternative fuels

10th January 2025

METHANOL

METHANOL

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group has contracted TMC Compressors to supply its energy-efficient Smart Air compressors for six mid-sized container vessels currently under construction for Maersk.

2nd January 2025

TMC chosen for methanol-fuelled container vessels

2nd January 2025

METHANOL

METHANOL

WinGD has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, successfully running the first commercial engine at full load using over 95% methanol fuel.

19th December 2024

WinGD completes first full-load running of X-DF-M engine on methanol fuel

19th December 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Wärtsilä is continuing its commitment to supporting the marine industry’s decarbonisation efforts with a new order to supply a complete propulsion package for a 38,000 DWT methanol-ready cement carrier.

18th December 2024

Wärtsilä to supply propulsion to world’s largest methanol-ready cement carrier

18th December 2024

METHANOL

METHANOL

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful methanol retrofit of the main engine aboard the ‘Maersk Halifax’, transforming it into a dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-LGIM unit.

9th December 2024

MAN ES completes methanol retrofit for Maersk Halifax

9th December 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Methanol, a rising star among alternative fuels, is gaining momentum as ports and vessels adapt to its use, says Steve Bee, VPS group commercial director.

3rd December 2024

VPS sees methanol gain traction in the market

3rd December 2024

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

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Time is running out to get involved in this year’s Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels (PFF) event which is taking place in Hamburg next month from 19-21 November. It is the 45th PFF…

15th October 2024

Time is running out to attend this year’s Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels

15th October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Deltamarin is partnering with ESL Shipping to develop innovative methanol-fuelled multipurpose vessels for a wide range of needs and routes.

9th October 2024

Flexible methanol-fuelled vessels partnership

9th October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has confirmed the cancellation of a major construction contract with French shipping start-up Zephyr & Boree.

30th September 2024

Zephyr and Boree cancels innovative boxship order

30th September 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Auramarine celebrated its 50th anniversary this month, the same month it launched its ammonia fuel supply system (FSS). We spoke to the company’s CEO John Bergman (pictured) about both milestones.

27th September 2024

The Motorship meets Auramarine’s CEO John Bergman

27th September 2024