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Manufacturers and suppliers globally have both knowledge and expertise in abundance. They share their experience and opinion on regulatory and performance-related topics here.

Partnering with Excellence: Why Shipyards Choose Baudouin Marine Engines Sponsored by Baudouin

27 Mar 2025

The century-old promise of Baudouin remains unchanged: genuine marine solutions that perform as expected, day after day, in the world’s most demanding environments.

Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Human Energy: Chevron’s Baskaran Balakrishnan on the evolution of marine lubricants Sponsored by Chevron Marine Lubricants

05 Mar 2025

The complex world of marine lubricant product development is explored in this video with Chevron’s Baskaran Balakrishan, who shares insights into the lengthy and collaborative process of developing lubricants for the shipping industry’s future needs.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants

Voyaging to perfection: the ongoing evolution of NavStation Sponsored by Navtor

31 Mar 2025

Timo Essers, e-Navigation Director at NAVTOR, explains the philosophy driving the continual evolution of NavStation, while outlining the headline updates to the soon-to-be released NavStation 6.4.

Digitalisation

ASRY Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly Practices Sponsored by Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard

24 Mar 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), Arabian Gulf’s Leading Maritime Hub, is leading efforts in environmentally responsible ship recycling and green practices.

Ship Recycling

Propelling Marine Innovation with Power and Precision Sponsored by Hamilton Jet

13 Mar 2025

HamiltonJet, the global leader in waterjet propulsion, has launched the latest innovation in its HTX series - the HTX65. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern maritime operations, the HTX65 waterjet is an evolution in HamiltonJet’s propulsion technology.

Propulsion

Shipowners can get the best value out of their projects by choosing the right partnerSponsored by TGE Marine

26 Dec 2024

TGE Marine is partnering with shipowners to optimise ship designs and efficiency while eliminating unnecessary costs

Carbon Capture & Storage

Navigating Green Waters: The Marine Shift from Diesel to Sustainable Solutions Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

04 Dec 2024

The shift towards electric and hybrid propulsion systems introduces new technical challenges, particularly in torsional vibration management. Integrating electric motors with traditional internal combustion engines complicates the propulsion system.

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Decarbonizing Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) and Platform Support Vessels (PSVs) with DC Power Grids and Energy Storage Sponsored by Siemens Energy

22 Nov 2024

DC systems eliminate the need for transformers. All consumers can be connected directly to the switchboard, leading to as much as 30% space savings in the mechanical footprint of the power plant versus an AC-based system

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

The Nautical Institute introduces its free new training standard for alternative fuels Sponsored by The Nautical Institute

13 Nov 2024

The Nautical Institute announces the release of its new training standard for alternative fuels. This standard, available free of charge, underscores the Institute’s commitment to its work as an educational charity dedicated to the safety of seafarers.

Fuels & Lubricants

Understanding the impact of environmental areas on maritime operations Sponsored by LR One Ocean

11 Nov 2024

Shipping and cruise companies operate across multiple jurisdictions, each with their own environmental regulations, which are continuously updated. These rules encompass various environmental areas defined by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, or MARPOL, which governs pollution control in maritime environments.

Regulations & Compliance

A Proactive Approach to Potable Water Safety Standards Sponsored by Wilhelmsen Ships Service

06 Nov 2024

As regulatory standards evolve, a proactive approach to potable water management enables operators to safeguard against compliance risks while fostering a healthier, more resilient maritime environment.

Equipment & Services

Spoofed or Jammed? Protecting your offshore operations from GNSS interference Sponsored by Hexagon | Veripos

06 Nov 2024

Increasing satellite signal interference is affecting offshore positioning, placing your people, vessels and operations in danger. The Spoofed or Jammed? white paper provides an easy-to-read primer to boost your knowledge on this increasingly important topic and help you operate safely.

Cyber Security

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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

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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.

London Office

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

Singapore Office

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

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