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Greek passenger shipping operator Attica Group slashes fleet age through significant S&P activity

Greek passenger shipping operator Attica Group slashes fleet age through significant S&P activity

18 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The group has sold six vessels averaging over 29.0 years, while acquiring three newer ships averaging 7.3 years
Business & Finance
TUI River Cruises to boost brand with new ship

TUI River Cruises to boost brand with new ship

11 Mar 2026by Rebecca Moore
TUI River Cruises has announced the fifth addition to its European fleet, which will set sail from Q3 2027.
Shipbuilding & Design
HX Expeditions draws on nature-inspired decor for new-look interiors

HX Expeditions draws on nature-inspired decor for new-look interiors

11 Mar 2026by Jeannine Williamson
Upgrades to HX Expedition’s Spitsbergen provide new levels of comfort for modern-day adventurers 
Shipbuilding & Design
Revamp for Stena Line's Kiel–Gothenburg ferries

Revamp for Stena Line's Kiel–Gothenburg ferries

19 Feb 2026by Rebecca Moore
Stena Line has invested millions in modernising the ferry duo
Shipbuilding & Design
Blurring the boundary between ship and sea 

Blurring the boundary between ship and sea 

16 Feb 2026by Jeannine Williamson
A colour palette inspired by nature brings passengers on AE Expeditions’ Douglas Mawson closer to their surroundings 
Shipbuilding & Design
Celebrity Xcel: shaped by passengers  

Celebrity Xcel: shaped by passengers  

26 Dec 2025by Jeannine Williamson
Celebrity Xcel: shaped by passengers 

In an industry first, Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Excel-class vessel has interiors curated by the public  
Shipbuilding & Design
Oceania reveals 'sneak peek' of Oceania Sonata, christens Oceania Allura

Oceania reveals 'sneak peek' of Oceania Sonata, christens Oceania Allura

19 Nov 2025by Rebecca Moore
Oceania Cruises has unveiled Oceania Sonata, the first of four vessels in the new Sonata class
Shipbuilding & Design
The year in cruise design: 2025 marked by stunning features, s​ubtly marvellous interiors​

The year in cruise design: 2025 marked by stunning features, s​ubtly marvellous interiors​

12 Nov 2025by Rebecca Moore
2025 has been characterised by spectacular features and a rise in retrofits, while future prospects for the cruise ship interiors industry look very healthy
Shipbuilding & Design
Cruise ship design: completing the (sustainability) circle

Cruise ship design: completing the (sustainability) circle

11 Nov 2025by Rebecca Moore
Holland America Line and Seabourn director of interior design My Nguyen unveils the highlights of the cruise line’s first circularity projects
Shipbuilding & Design
Cruise interiors: business is booming and the future is looking bright 

Cruise interiors: business is booming and the future is looking bright 

10 Nov 2025by Jeannine Williamson
With new ships on the orderbooks and lines reimagining older vessels, design companies are keeping busy
Shipbuilding & Design
Weaving together the past and future in CalMac's latest vessels

Weaving together the past and future in CalMac's latest vessels

06 Nov 2025by Jeannine Williamson
A bespoke tartan is among the heritage interior design features that will be incorporated into CalMac’s next-generation ferries
Shipbuilding & Design
Milestones announced for first Crystal newbuild in 25 years

Milestones announced for first Crystal newbuild in 25 years

29 Oct 2025by Rebecca Moore
Dates have been set for the steel cutting and keel laying for Crystal’s new cruise vessel
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The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

The Convention needs broader ratification to be effective in addressing complex court-ordered ship sales, write Philip Rymer and Roberto Peroni, Transportation Industry Group lawyers at Reed Smith
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Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder
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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder
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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos
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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham
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Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys
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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - ONLINE
On 16 December, Riviera will be holding a webinar on how to achieve IMO compliance while powering sustainable shipping practices.

This webinar delivers practical guidance on managing compliance ...
Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
Stranded gas represents untapped value and floating LNG and FSRUs offer the quickest way to monetise it. To capitalise on these opportunities, you must master both the technology behind floating gas ...
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