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Why Independent Tank Gauging and Safety Systems are Critical for IGC Code Compliance Sponsored by Emerson

12 May 2026

Tom Josefsson, Sr. Product Manager and Jan Wallberg, Sr. Business Development Manage, from Emerson explains how a forthcoming revision of the key IMO standard will mandate clear separation between level measurement and safety functions on liquefied gas carriers, and how this can be achieved using Independent ‘2-in-1’ radar technology.

Regulations & Compliance

Future-proof four-stroke engines for the LNG cargo sectorSponsored by Everllence

10 Jul 2025

The new Dual-Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) propulsion concept for LNG carriers combines ABB’s Dynamic AC power distribution and control system with the highly efficient 49/60DF engine. For your vessel this results in less machinery space requirements, more cargo capacity and lots of energy to be saved.

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

Future-proof four-stroke engines for the LNG cargo sector Sponsored by MAN Energy Solutions

28 Aug 2024

The MAN Energy Solutions LNG cargo four-stroke engine portfolio offers a range of benefits and meet the requirements for future-proof LNG solutions:

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions

Membrane Solutions for Marine Nitrogen Generation Sponsored by Air Products

03 Jun 2024

Air Products Membrane Solutions is the world’s largest and most experienced supplier of marine-based membrane systems. For over 40 years, we have been innovating and designing turnkey gas separation systems for a variety of shipboard applications covering alternative fuel systems, chemical transport, and LNG transport, with an emphasis on supporting energy efficient applications. Air Products can accommodate a wide range of nitrogen capacities and purities as well as the physical dimensions your

Equipment & Services

Where shipping markets are headed in mid-2024 Sponsored by Veson Nautical

19 May 2024

Veson Nautical’s Shipping Economists provide valuable insights and analysis into Tanker, Container, Dry Bulk, and LPG markets for Q2 2024.

Business & Finance

How Chevron is supporting shipping customers as the industry evolves Sponsored by Chevron Marine Lubricants

08 May 2024

Sotiris Meklis, Regional Manager, Chevron Marine Lubricants, discusses how Chevron is leveraging its strengths and supply capabilities to support customers.

Fuels & Lubricants

Navigating Change for Today’s Mariners Sponsored by ABS

15 Mar 2024

On this episode of Setting Course, we discuss the challenges facing current and future seafarers with Chuck Kemper, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Jennifer Harrison, ABS Senior Director of Learning Strategy, and host John Snyder, Managing Editor of Riviera Maritime Media.

Business & Finance Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Readying ABS for a Decade of Change Sponsored by ABS

29 Feb 2024

Between the IMO’s goal for net-zero emissions by 2050 and rapidly evolving technologies, the marine and offshore industries are facing a complex decade of change

Business & Finance Regulations & Compliance

Mooring lines made to withstand the world’s harshest climates Sponsored by Avient

05 Dec 2023

According to the European Harbour Masters’ Committee 95% of injuries are caused by failures of ropes or wires, and 60% of those incidents happen during mooring operations.

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

New MAN 49/60DF engine confidently powers ships into the future Sponsored by MAN Energy Solutions

04 Dec 2023

MAN Energy Solutions sees dual fuel engines as the key to the maritime energy transition and the 49/60DF is a great new choice for vessel owners with ambitious emission-reduction targets on their agendas.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Global Maritime Trends 2050 report Sponsored by LR

30 Nov 2023

  ‘Global Maritime Trends 2050’ is a report that analyses likely future scenarios for shipping in 2050, based on the speed of technology adoption and the level of global collaboration, to help the industry forecast risks, opportunities, and required investment. 
 

Business & Finance Regulations & Compliance

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Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

Policy delays and rising compliance costs position LNG firmly as shipping’s leading pragmatic fuel of choice for decarbonisation, writes WinGD business development head, Andrea Lazzaro

Business & Finance Floating LNG Forecasts LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

The strait that changed everything

05 May 2026by Edwin Lampert

Alternative Fuels Batteries & Electrical Systems Generators Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipyards Terminals Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

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From Energy Efficiency to Maritime Security: SMM 2026 Sets the Agenda for Shipping Sponsored by SMM

Why Independent Tank Gauging and Safety Systems are Critical for IGC Code Compliance Sponsored by Emerson

Future-proof four-stroke engines for the LNG cargo sectorSponsored by Everllence

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

Future-proof four-stroke engines for the LNG cargo sector Sponsored by MAN Energy Solutions

Membrane Solutions for Marine Nitrogen Generation Sponsored by Air Products

Where shipping markets are headed in mid-2024 Sponsored by Veson Nautical

How Chevron is supporting shipping customers as the industry evolves Sponsored by Chevron Marine Lubricants

Navigating Change for Today’s Mariners Sponsored by ABS

Readying ABS for a Decade of Change Sponsored by ABS

Mooring lines made to withstand the world’s harshest climates Sponsored by Avient

New MAN 49/60DF engine confidently powers ships into the future Sponsored by MAN Energy Solutions

Global Maritime Trends 2050 report Sponsored by LR

Opinion

Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

The strait that changed everything

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

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