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The latest news on COVID-19, as it affects our markets
COVID-19 is dominating the boardroom agenda of shipping, offshore and energy businesses globally. The detrimental impact on international trade and the knock-on effect to the global markets we know so well will be far-reaching. And yet, there remains opportunity for companies to emerge positively and for some, stronger and fitter than ever before. We have collated Riviera’s features, opinions, interviews and news coverage to give you immediate reference to how other key market players are addressing the challenges this crisis has brought.
Long-term service agreement smooths dry docking of four LNG carriers
01 Aug 2023by John Snyder

Long-term service agreement smooths dry docking of four LNG carriers

Burckhardt Compression service agreement allows advanced planning and ready availability of spares for simultaneous five-year dry docking of four ships
Kirby: tugboat crewing impacted by Covid, markets improving
05 May 2022by Martyn Wingrove

Kirby: tugboat crewing impacted by Covid, markets improving

The leading US provider of inland and coastal transport was challenged by a coronavirus resurgence in Q1 2022
Seatrade Cruise Global: top bosses on cruise industry after Covid
27 Apr 2022by Rebecca Moore reporting from Seatrade Cruise Global, Miami

Seatrade Cruise Global: top bosses on cruise industry after Covid

Bosses from cruise industry giants gathered together in a panel for the opening session of Seatrade Cruise Global and highlighted how the industry is bouncing back after battling the pandemic
CLIA members commit to shoreside power
27 Apr 2022by Rebecca Moore reporting from Seatrade Cruise Global, Miami

CLIA members commit to shoreside power

CLIA reveals that all its members will be equipped to connect to shoreside power as soon as possible
European ports battle ripple effect of China lockdowns
21 Apr 2022by Rebecca Moore

European ports battle ripple effect of China lockdowns

European ports face congestion challenges caused by China’s zero-Covid policy and the Ukraine-Russia war - but elsewhere are making inroads on decarbonisation initiatives
Congestion and delays ramp up after Shanghai lockdown
12 Apr 2022by Rebecca Moore

Congestion and delays ramp up after Shanghai lockdown

There was an almost five-fold increase in the number of ships waiting to load or discharge at Shanghai in the last 2.5 weeks
Cruise shipmanagement on digitalisation drive
31 Jan 2022by Rebecca Moore

Cruise shipmanagement on digitalisation drive

Cruise shipmanagers push past Covid challenges with new solutions including digitalisation
Asia ports: battling pandemic and boosting supply chain links
14 Jan 2022by Rebecca Moore

Asia ports: battling pandemic and boosting supply chain links

Container Shipping & Trade reports on how some of the major port players in Asia have been facing the fallout from the pandemic and simultaneously boosting their container facilities
2021's top stories in Tanker Shipping & Trade
24 Dec 2021by Riviera News

2021's top stories in Tanker Shipping & Trade

We look back on our most read stories to get a better view, from you, of the topics that shaped the industry in 2021
Initiatives lay groundwork for growth in 2022
21 Dec 2021by Allen Leatt

Initiatives lay groundwork for growth in 2022

Efforts made in 2021 improved safety, efficiency, sustainability and reduced regulatory duplication, writes IMCA CEO Allen Leatt
UN, trade groups to lobby for transport worker health and travel rights
14 Dec 2021by Jamey Bergman

UN, trade groups to lobby for transport worker health and travel rights

Newly formed joint action committee will take on the patchwork of travel restrictions they say are undermining the health and safety of transport workers
Ask any question: experts speak their minds
01 Dec 2021by Craig Jallal

Ask any question: experts speak their minds

During the recent Tanker Shipping & Trade conference in Athens, three experts spoke for five minutes apiece on key subjects impacting the tanker sector
Container alliances in White House’s crosshairs, FMC urged to increase oversight
22 Nov 2021by Riviera News

Container alliances in White House’s crosshairs, FMC urged to increase oversight

Biden White House calls on Congress to do more to support regulators
DSV with world-first notation takes home OSJ Safety Award
18 Nov 2021by John Snyder

DSV with world-first notation takes home OSJ Safety Award

Dive support vessel first to receive special infectious disease mitigation notation from ABS
Carnival Cruise Line to resume all US sailings by March 2022
16 Nov 2021by Riviera News

Carnival Cruise Line to resume all US sailings by March 2022

New vessel Carnival Jubilee will join the fleet in 2023
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Opinion

Cruise industry: back and buzzing for new fuels

This year’s Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami highlighted how the cruise sector is back in a big way ...

A crystal ball too far

The Russia/Ukraine conflict has created a crewing problem several times the scale of the pandemic, writes C...

Maritime Singapore: coming together in times of crisis

Resiliency and collaboration help Singapore maintain its leading position as a maritime hub, while ...

Industry Leaders rise up to tackle shipping’s key issues

For tanker shipping to adopt change, there first needs to be working examples of the benefits of such change, ...

Will the cruise market see a swift return to health?

Operators are confident of bringing capacity back onstream, but guests will want the real experience, writes M...

Seafarers are essential workers every day

Celebrate seafarers today by making them essential workers

Passenger ship industry: emerging stronger than ever

Post-pandemic, the passenger ship sector will have an increased focus on unity and innovation

Cruise: a ‘phased recovery’ for 2021

Covid-19 has pummelled the cruise market, but signs point towards a ‘phased recovery’

Container carriers: chance to capture share of Covid-19 vaccine market

Some box ship lines believe there will be opportunities to transport Covid-19 vaccines – but there are ...

New year, new normal?

While the Lunar New Year will provide the container industry with some breathing space, it won’t ...
Positives and negatives: pandemic’s impact on cruise supplier partnerships
26 Oct 2021by Rebecca Moore

Positives and negatives: pandemic’s impact on cruise supplier partnerships

The pandemic has had a huge impact on cruise ship supply chains – creating challenges but also deepening relationships and encouraging product innovation
An unprecedented time for gas shipping
13 Oct 2021by Chris Clucas

An unprecedented time for gas shipping

As the world recovers from Covid-19, gas shipping is faced with the challenges of a gas shortage, decarbonisation and emerging markets
Transport chiefs: protect workers or face 'blood and chaos' of supply chain collapse
30 Sep 2021by Riviera News

Transport chiefs: protect workers or face 'blood and chaos' of supply chain collapse

UN and global governments urged to give workers priority to vaccines and create standardised processes for showing health credentials
World Maritime Day: seafarers are shipping’s future
30 Sep 2021by John Snyder

World Maritime Day: seafarers are shipping’s future

Ship managers discuss the strategies and initiatives they are taking to support seafarers’ physical and mental wellbeing
ICS produces fresh guidance for seafarers amid ongoing crew crisis
13 Sep 2021by Riviera News

ICS produces fresh guidance for seafarers amid ongoing crew crisis

Resources include guidance on vaccinations, manning agents, mental health issues and shore leave
ACL: flying high
06 Sep 2021by Rebecca Moore

ACL: flying high

ACL has moved from a difficult outlook due to the pandemic, to the strongest volumes and rates it has ever had. Its chief executive Andrew Abbott explains
China's Delta outbreak: container sector likely to be ‘most vulnerable’
09 Aug 2021by Rebecca Moore

China's Delta outbreak: container sector likely to be ‘most vulnerable’

Long term impact of China Delta outbreak could be ‘detrimental’ to container supply and demand
LNG industry to engage on collective challenges at major events
04 Aug 2021by Chris Clucas

LNG industry to engage on collective challenges at major events

The return of live events and conferences will allow the LNG industry to discuss challenges presented by Covid-19, reviving international trade, the environmental crisis, and the path to COP26
England reopens to international cruising
29 Jul 2021by Jamey Bergman

England reopens to international cruising

The UK Minister for Transport tweeted a policy update, and the Department for Transport followed up with a statement saying cruise travellers should ’understand the risks associated with cruise travel and take personal responsibility for their own safety abroad’
Learning from Covid: treating crew well is good for business
19 Jul 2021by Craig Jallal

Learning from Covid: treating crew well is good for business

Seafarer employment agencies are stressing the importance of updating best practice and benchmarking pay and benefits to help retain crew and shore staff
Cruise lines re-start, gear up for road to recovery
09 Jul 2021by Riviera News

Cruise lines re-start, gear up for road to recovery

Royal Carribean is planning for nine more ships to return through August including its new vessel Odyssey of the Seas in Fort Lauderdale
Cruise capacity recovery to pre-pandemic levels 'unlikely' before 2023
07 Jul 2021by Rebecca Moore

Cruise capacity recovery to pre-pandemic levels 'unlikely' before 2023

Forecast finds ‘big three’ could have less than 50% of capacity back in service by year end and a recovery to pre-pandemic levels is unlikely before 2023
Class societies boost passenger ship focus on future fuels, CII and back-to-service
06 Jul 2021by Rebecca Moore

Class societies boost passenger ship focus on future fuels, CII and back-to-service

As cruise ship operators face a range of challenges, from getting their fleets back into service to upcoming environmental legislation and becoming carbon neutral, class societies are assisting them with a range of activities
Shipping pressures governments to end crew-change crisis
25 Jun 2021by John Snyder

Shipping pressures governments to end crew-change crisis

The crew-change crisis which swept the industry last year threatens to return, warns ICS chairman Esben Poulsson
Three views on the long-term development of the tanker industry
26 May 2021by Mark Cameron

Three views on the long-term development of the tanker industry

Ardmore Shipping’s chief operating officer Mark Cameron looks at the tanker business from three perspectives

Events

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Marine Propulsion: Fuels Webinar Week

Marine Propulsion: Fuels Webinar Week

07 May 2024BST - ONLINE
Riviera’s Marine Propulsion Webinar Week will assess the viability of ammonia, hydrogen, LNG, methanol, nuclear and biofuels as options to power the world fleet through to 2030 and beyond. Each free 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen fields.
How enhanced connectivity is propelling maritime into the AI era

How enhanced connectivity is propelling maritime into the AI era

08 May 2024BST - ONLINE
Maritime is riding a new wave of satellite connectivity that is opening up exciting possibilities for AI adoption. This webinar will explore how enhanced connectivity is driving greater ship-to-shore visibility and paving the way for innovations in situational awareness, weather insights, engine monitoring and more.
Marine Lubricants Webinar Week

Marine Lubricants Webinar Week

13 May 2024BST - ONLINE
Riviera’s Marine Lubricants Week will assess marine lubricants and additives for smooth operation of ammonia-fuelled engines, specialised lubricants that can withstand dual-fuel engines’ unique operating requirements, and cylinder lubrication mastery in the era of low-sulphur fuels
Shuttle Tanker Webinar Week

Shuttle Tanker Webinar Week

13 May 2024
Riviera’s Shuttle Tanker Webinar Week will illuminate the most recent advancements in shuttle tanker technology and operations within the North Sea and Atlantic Basin. Each of these free 45-minute webinars will showcase a panel of maritime professionals, each renowned for their expertise in their respective domains.
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