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.

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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."

Technological innovations, including world-first demonstrations, coupled with expert presentations and a global awards ceremony, highlighted again why TUGTECHNOLOGY remains the sector’s premier event

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 ...

April’s Maritime Decarbonisation Conference Asia provided a timely forum to dissect the landmark MEPC 83 meeting outcomes, with Singapore’s J9 proposal carbon pricing framework taking centre stage

"Incredible discussions on market opportunities, innovative designs, ESG priorities and the challenges shaping the future of offshore vessels" is how one delegate described this year’s Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Awards, and Exhibition in London

Presenters at February’s Offshore Wind Journal Conference highlighted major opportunities in vessel design, cross-sector deployment, infrastructure and crew training amid the offshore wind market’s transition

Record attendance of the 2025 OSJ Subsea Conference underscored the immense potential within the subsea market

December’s conference brought industry leaders together in Dubai to discuss critical market dynamics and strategic challenges within the offshore vessel sector. Several key themes emerged, each with significant competitive implications.

The Middle East offshore market is experiencing robust growth, with vessel demand increasing threefold since 2020. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar account for 90% of regional activity. Day rates have surged by up to 94%, despite only modest growth in the ...

Delegates at December’s Maritime Decarbonization Conference Americas scored the event highly for providing clear pathways for both immediate action and strategic planning. The consensus was the conference delivered a solid understanding of how environmental compliance can align with operational efficiency and cost management within the unique context of American maritime operations.

Attendees praised presentations on how to achieve immediate fuel savings and the inside track on key ...

November’s International Bulk Shipping Conference saw the sector gather in London to address market dynamics, regulatory compliance and decarbonisation challenges. Practical implementation strategies, rather than theoretical discussions, characterised the day.

The conference crystallised around three pivotal themes: environmental compliance, market outlook and technological adaptation. Analysis revealed a sobering reality - nearly two-thirds of the global bulk carrier fleet could face ...