Martyn Wingrove

London

Editor at Riviera Maritime Media

Editor at International Tug & Salvage

Editor at Maritime Optimisation and Communications

Editor of Marine Electronics & Communications and married to beautiful wife

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Real-time engine monitoring enhances shipmanagement

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

Premet X provides real-time combustion analysis, issue diagnostics, troubleshooting and long-term data trends for optimised engine operation and maintenance planning. CMT said it “contributes to extended engine life, lower emissions and improved compliance by maintaining optimal engine balance and fuel efficiency.”Premet X uses high-precision cylinder pressure sensors and non-intrusive acoustic fuel injection sensors.
Fuel-cell developments hold promise

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

Some solutions – proton-exchange membrane (PEM) and solid oxide (SOFC) – have been tested onshore, but maritime adoption to date is limited to a few pilot cases, mainly on inland waterways, or those integrated into standard containers. Dutch manufacturer Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology has developed its standalone solution, PenGen Mobile XXL, equipped with PEM fuel cells, integrated battery systems and built-in ventilation for efficient cooling.
Caribe Tankers USA deploys Inmarsat bonded connectivity

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

Caribe Tankers is investing in satellite communications for crew welfare and business requirements Marshall Islands incorporated shipowner Caribe Tankers USA (CTU) is deploying new communications terminals on chemical tankers 2006-built Caribe Luna and 2007-built Caribe Maria to connect with geostationary and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites using one service.
Rotortugs deployed with eco-friendly fendering

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

Tugboats and workboats are integral to manoeuvring and docking large ships in harbours and terminals, so ensuring they are well-protected is essential for uninterrupted service. Fendering protects the bow and stern of tugs during pushing and manoeuvring operations, while fenders on the port and starboard sides reduce the risk of damage from side contacts.
CMB.TECH, Damen progress hydrogen-ready ASD tug designs

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

In a technical paper to be presented a TUGTECHNOLOGY ’25, CMB.TECH managing director, Alex Corrigan, and chief engineer, George White, explained why hydrogen was selected as the fuel of choice. “Hydrogen proves advantageous for smaller vessels, such as harbour tugs. The short operational ranges, frequent port returns and urban proximity of tug operations make hydrogen an ideal fuel choice for reducing emissions and improving local air quality,” they said.
CMA CGM invests US$110M in next-generation AI

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

CMA CGM is investing €100M (US$110M) over five years to deploy bespoke artificial intelligence (AI) under a partnership with a French technology developer. It will also use AI to evolve its media group while rolling out the benefits to its container shipping clients. “This partnership with Mistral AI marks a decisive step in the transformation of CMA CGM through artificial intelligence,” said CMA CGM Group chairman and chief executive Rodolphe Saadé.
European ports urge industry to adopt clean fuels

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

Ports in northern Europe are calling on the European industry to act on the recently published European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal, which encourages the production of alternative fuels such as environmental hydrogen, methanol and ammonia, and for companies in Europe to adopt these.
Riviera - Maritime Environmental Protection

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | Craig Jallal |Georgios Georgiou |Martyn Wingrove |Jamey Bergman

Part of the global Maritime Decarbonisation Conference series. Join us in Singapore to hear about ship owners’ decarbonisation plans, outcomes of the latest MEPC meetings, approaches to the EU ETS, operational and technical efficiency solutions, and progress on transitional and future fuel supplies.
Methanol fuel: preparing ships for a green-fuels future

2 weeks ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

Despite the rising number of ships being built ready to use methanol fuel, there still needs to be a collaborative drive by industry and regulators to support maritime through the transition to alternative fuels. Methanol is seen widely as a transition fuel, enabling owners to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and other emissions such as particulates and NOx, in ports without increasing methane slippage levels, but its wide adoption needs stringent environmental regulations.
SAAM Towage plans electric and hybrid tug deployments

2 weeks ago | rivieramm.com | Martyn Wingrove

SAAM Towage, a leading tug owner implementing green propulsion technology on its vessels, wants to use this experience to go further to cut emissions from towage in the Americas. The Chile-headquartered owner owns three electric-powered tugboats, two operating in the Port of Vancouver in Canada – SAAM Volta and Chief Dan George – and one heading to its home market.