A recent surge in orders for vessels supporting offshore construction and maintenance activities has filtered down to contracts for equipment suppliers

Equipment & Services Shipbuilding & Design

Rescue boat handling systems ordered for Canadian icebreakers

08 Aug 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Davits will be able to handle barges, RHIBs, daughter craft and containers to support emergency response, law enforcement and rescue services

Safety & Incidents

New generation offshore crane gives lift to unmanned platform

14 May 2024by John Snyder

Unity Platform’s 30-year-old offshore crane to be replaced by new Liebherr Ram Luffing crane, while CSOV newbuilds are specified with new fully electric handling and lifting solutions

Offshore Contractors

Subsea 7 orders crane to upgrade pipelayer

22 Jan 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Huisman will manufacture an offshore mast crane at its production facility in Schiedam

Equipment & Services

Energy-efficient offshore subsea construction vessel cranes unveiled

13 Nov 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Huisman has introduced a renewed series of subsea knuckle boom cranes for the use in the offshore subsea construction market at a time when interest is rising in the sector

Equipment & Services Offshore Wind Equipment & Services Subsea Operations

Remote-controlled cranes developed for offshore platforms

10 Nov 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Palfinger, Aker BP and Optilift are jointly developing remotely controlled offshore cranes

Digitalisation Equipment & Services

Acquisition creates deck machinery leader

09 Oct 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Markey Machine has acquired JonRie InterTech to strengthen its position as a leader in deck machinery for marine and offshore applications

Business & Finance Equipment & Services Offshore Contractors Offshore Wind Equipment & Services

Dong Fang Offshore to upgrade pipelayer for cable laying

30 Aug 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Huisman will deliver a cable carousel for a multipurpose construction vessel

Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance Offshore Contractors Offshore Wind Equipment & Services Subsea Operations

Opinion

Business & Finance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

From trade threats to climate costs

GHG rules from MEPC 83 carry a financial and political weight comparable to physical trade disruptions — yet are harder to price or predict

Ammonia Batteries & Electrical Systems Bio Products Ethanol Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Propulsion hydrogen Int. Tug & Salvage LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Propulsion Tug & Salvage

Emissions reduction: methanol and batteries take central stage

18 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design

Revitalising US shipbuilding: Congress needs to step up

17 Apr 2025by John Snyder

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology EEDI / EEOI Maritime Environmental Protection Refurbishment Regulations & Compliance

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Equipment & Services Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Ports & Terminals

Scalable shore power for passenger vessels

07 Apr 2025by Rebecca Moore

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Container Shipping Container Shipping & Port Technology Container Ships Financial Results Trade Routes

BIMCO: Container rates see worst first quarter in decades with 28% drop

02 Apr 2025by Niels Rasmussen

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business & Finance offshore support Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive ‘AI arms race’

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder

Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo LNG Shipping & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Uncovering the employment challenges and pitfalls for maritime's international workforce

27 Mar 2025by David Ashmore

Autonomous Vessels Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage Maritime Optimisation & Communications Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Tug owners are innovators in autonomy and automation

24 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Events

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Maritime Environmental Protection Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

Beginning 12 May 2025, a series of webinars will focus on maritime environmental protection. These webinars aim to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Registered participants will also receive copies of the webinar materials after the event. The discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

Cyber & Vessel Security Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

In mid-May, Riviera will be holding two webinars focused on the latest developments in cyber and vessel security. Our webinars are designed to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Those who register will also receive copies of webinar materials after the event. Our discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

The illusion of safety: what we're getting wrong about crews, tech, and fatigue

13 May 2025

CET - ONLINE

The recent collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate has reignited questions across the industry — about how crews are supported on the bridge, how fatigue is managed, and whether today’s operational models are truly fit for purpose.

While investigations are still underway, early scrutiny has turned to factors like manning levels, use of automation, navigational practices, and rest management. These themes echo growing concerns across the shipping sector: are we doing enough to empower

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2025

14 May 2025

London

A changing landscape – the emergence of a sustainable green ship recycling industry.
The programme brings together key stakeholders including vessel owners, ship recycling companies, cash buyers, brokers, regulatory authorities, and technology providers.

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Phone: +44 20 8364 1551
Email: info.london@rivieramm.com

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Phone: +65 6809 1278
Email: info.singapore@rivieramm.com

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