The class society’s latest analysis of the maritime sector’s progress on decarbonisation presents an industry moving forward against a variety of ’headwinds’

ABS CEO: ‘IMO needs to take a timeout’ on Net-Zero Framework

16 Sep 2025by John Snyder

ABS chairman and chief executive, Christopher Wiernicki says LNG and biofuels "should not be overlooked" by shipping as IMO vote on Net-Zero Framework creeps closer without any green fuels or infrastructure in sight

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Pilot yields encouraging results of onboard carbon capture supply chain

11 Sep 2025by John Snyder

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has released a report detailing the results of onboard carbon capture supply chain pilot that could provide a path forward for the technology

Carbon Capture & Storage

Höegh Autoliners orders ammonia engines to pioneer zero-carbon fuels in PCTCs

27 Aug 2025by John Snyder

Höegh Autoliners orders Everllence two-stroke ammonia duel-fuel engines for the last four Aurora-class PCTC newbuilds

Propulsion

Brazilian regulator halts production from Peregrino FPSO

19 Aug 2025by John Snyder

ANP halts production from Peregrino FPSO in Brazil

Offshore Contractors Safety & Incidents

Trump team threatens IMO climate framework, saying aim is to 'defeat' it

13 Aug 2025by Jamey Bergman

Joint statement from US Secretaries of State, Commerce, Energy and Transportation calls landmark shipping emissions framework a "global carbon tax on Americans" that "would conveniently benefit China"

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Molslinjen orders two, possibly three 'giant' battery-powered catamaran ferries

22 Jul 2025by Jamey Bergman

Danish company says the ferries, destined for use in the Kattegat Sea, represent the ’world’s largest electrification project at sea’

Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

EU’s 18th sanctions package targets flag registry and 'shadow fleet', cuts oil price cap

18 Jul 2025by Georgios Georgiou

Slovakia has withdrawn its opposition to the package following assurances from the EU

Business & Finance Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Biter loss: reactions split over MAIB's fatal incident review

18 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Not all of the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch recommendations in its report into the sinking of tugboat Biter were accepted and actioned

Safety & Incidents

How to secure ships, seafarers against growing cyber threats

10 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Experts tackle vulnerabilities within the shipping industry and outline basic solutions to prevent cyber attacks on ships

Cyber Security

AI versus AI: keep humans in the loop

07 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Security experts say employing artificial intelligence can tackle attacks on shipping assets and people

Cyber Security Safety & Incidents

How to engineer a ‘swift and silent’ rescue of a container line

03 Jul 2025by Selwyn Parker

Faced with near liquidation in 2021, Pacific International Lines is a remarkable story in how to rapidly restructure a troubled container shipping line

Business & Finance

Opinion

Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design Shipyards

US shipbuilding: a smarter path to maritime strength

Master Boat Builders president Garrett Rice advocates for empowering small and medium American shipyards through strategic reform

Batteries & Electrical Systems Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage Ports & Terminals Propulsion Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Battery-powered tugboats need generators to remain strategic assets in ports

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Accidents Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Mooring Equipment Guidelines (fourth edition 2018) MEG4 Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents SOLAS Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Rapid tug co-ordination needed to rescue distressed ships in harbours

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham

Accidents Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Safety & Incidents

When you care for crew, you care for your business

14 Aug 2025by John Snyder

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Equipment & Services Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Policy Ports & Terminals Shipbuilding & Design

No ships, no ports: no transition

13 Aug 2025by David Foxwell

Floating LNG LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Small Scale LNG

Middle East LNG finds power in pragmatism

05 Aug 2025by Craig Jallal

Batteries & Electrical Systems Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Propulsion

Batteries powering the future of passenger ships

05 Aug 2025by Rebecca Moore

Accidents Int. Tug & Salvage Investigations Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Fatal accident drives industry to improve tugboat safety

01 Aug 2025by Kerrie Forster

Business & Finance Offshore Contractors offshore support Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

The Road to Rio looks promising

25 Jul 2025by John Snyder

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Offshore Wind Webinar Week

22 Sep 2025

BST - ONLINE

Starting Monday 22 September, Riviera will host a focused three-day webinar series exploring key advances in offshore vessel operations and technology. The sessions will cover how AI, digitalisation and cybersecurity enhance vessel capability and reduce emissions; the evolving cable-lay market and vessel designs; and the path to commercialising offshore charging systems.

Maritime Decarbonisation, Europe: Conference, Awards & Exhibition 2025

30 Sep 2025

Amsterdam

Strategies for reducing GHG emissions from now to 2050. This 2-day conference returns to Amsterdam in September 2025, bringing clarity on the regulatory directions and decarbonisation pathways for both new builds and existing vessels.

Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas 2025

07 Oct 2025

Rio de Janeiro

Riviera’s Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas is heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2025. Join us as we bring the industry’s leading offshore event to this vibrant new location and connect with the region’s growing opportunities.

Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition, 2025

14 Oct 2025

BERGEN

Towards a greener future for the shipping industry. Europe continues to lead the way and in this conference, we examine the latest technology innovations and how they can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and maintenance costs.

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