At December’s OSJ Conference in the Middle East, discussion focused on a strategic opportunity that would have seemed unlikely just three years ago: the speed at which owners can now modernise their fleets to secure premium rates in a market reshaped by technology, decarbonisation mandates and new commercial models.

Discussions, networking and deal-making unfolded against the backdrop of a regional market growing at a 6.5% compound annual rate, fuelled by sustained NOC capital expenditure ...

The adjournment of the IMO’s MEPC 83 session might have slowed rulemaking, but at Tankers 2030, it was cast as an opportunity. 

November’s two-day conference in Singapore saw operators, charterers and regulators share how they are turning uncertainty into strategic advantage. Their insights revealed transformation is underway: imperfect, unstoppable and best achieved together.

Other key takeaways from the event spanned the worlds of regulation, operation, technical, commercial and ...

Delegates at Riviera’s International Bulk Shipping Conference 2025 came away with powerful insights on using data, design and daring leadership to get ahead. 

Smarter ships, better business

Marine Benchmark’s Torbjörn Rydbergh opened with an arresting set of numbers: bulk ships are 30% more carbon-efficient per tonne-mile than they were in 2012. Kamsarmax and Ultramax vessels are doing the heavy lifting, while Capesize tonnage is holding its ground. That is proof that technology, the right...

LNG remains a robust long-term pillar of energy security, offering unprecedented opportunity across the value chain, delegates at this year’s LNG Shipping and Terminals Conference heard.

Substantial and accelerated growth in LNG supply was forecast, expected to trigger the lower prices needed to stimulate new demand, particularly across emerging Asian economies. Lower LNG prices are also driving growth in the FSRU market, creating new opportunities to convert older LNG carriers into FSRU or...

Delegates at Riviera’s Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference heard that maritime hydrogen has moved decisively from technology validation to commercial co-ordination, demanding aligned investment across production, infrastructure, vessels and policy.  

Operational proof-points multiply  

Ivan Østvik of LH2 Shipping presented convincing evidence of technological maturity. Norway’s Hydra ferry has clocked 2.5 years with zero incidents, leakage or boil‑off, achieving the fleet’s highest ...

A clear picture of a sector poised for transformation emerged at Riviera’s Maritime Hybrid & Electric 2025 conference in Bergen. 

DNV’s Arnstein Eknes outlined an ambitious trajectory for maritime fuels. Complementing this, Jan Emblemsvåg of NTNU spotlighted nuclear propulsion’s unique power potential for long-distance vessels, offering solutions beyond green ammonia’s reach.

There was valuable insight on early infrastructure‑vessel co-ordination from RINA Germany’s Andreas Ullrich, and...

October’s Offshore Support Journal Americas conference in Rio de Janeiro provided powerful proof that Brazil’s offshore sector isn’t just planning transformation: it’s executing it. Over two intensive days, vessel owners, charterers, class societies, financiers and regulators spanning the global offshore supply chain examined Brazil’s emergence as the global offshore hotspot, revealing both the sector’s commanding lead and the opportunities ahead.
 
Fleet growth meets financing reality
 
The ...

September’s Riviera Maritime Decarbonisation Conference in Amsterdam cut through regulatory fatigue and fuel uncertainties to reveal clear, actionable paths forward. Over two intense days, delegates spanning the worlds of chartering, vessel ownership, class, consultancy, legal, financial, consultancy, the supply chain and academia, didn’t just debate the shipping energy transition, they examined it in detail, highlighting both the sector’s significant strides and pathways ahead.

The ...

More than 220 industry leaders convened in Singapore for the Offshore Support Journal Asia Conference 2025. This was a focused gathering where clear, candid insights into the offshore support vessel sector were shared without unnecessary jargon. For those who missed it, here are the three key takeaways.

A market rich in opportunity - if you know where to look

Speakers painted a market both complex and promising. Top analysts highlighted sustained demand for 53M-60M new barrels daily by ...

The lesson from Riviera’s CO2 Shipping, Terminals and CCS Conference in Milan was clear. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the Mediterranean is no longer an experiment. It is a market in the making. Ships, standards and regulatory support will decide who takes the lead and who is left behind. 

Delegates at the conference, held in association with class society DNV, heard that the sector now has policy momentum, industrial demand and proven technology. The atmosphere at the magnificent ...

"The question isn’t whether this industry will emerge – it’s how fast it will scale," said a senior executive attending June’s CO2 Shipping & Terminals Conference in London. "We have real projects, real financing and real ships moving real CO2."

TUGTECHNOLOGY ’25, held in association with Caterpillar, was the premier event in the towage industry calendar for showcasing and debating the latest technologies shaping the sector.

Over three days in Antwerp, Belgium, attendees engaged in live discussions, presentations and vessel demonstrations that pushed the boundaries of what is possible in tug operations.

Conference sessions addressed the economic realities reshaping investment strategies across the sector. Technical papers and ...

Riviera’s Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2025 – held just 36 days before the Hong Kong Convention enters into force – delivered unparalleled strategic value through exclusive regulatory insights, competitive intelligence and critical business connections

The International Chemical and Product Tanker Conference 2025 delivered business intelligence that will significantly shape strategic planning for operators navigating unprecedented market and regulatory complexity ...