Metalcolour has supplied Film Laminated Metal used for wet cabins, doors, walls and ceiling panels for cabins, corridors and public areas on every ...

News

Home

News Content Hub

Buquebus ferry, 'world’s largest battery-electric ship', set for trans-oceanic transfer

05 Jun 2026by Riviera News

A heavy-lift vessel has set off from South Africa to collect a battery-powered ferry in Tasmania for delivery to its operator in South America

Shipbuilding & Design

MSC Cruises, Explora Journeys ‘on track’ to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

03 Jun 2026by Jamey Bergman

The MSC Group-owned cruise businesses say they had achieved IMO’s 2030 carbon intensity reduction target by 2025

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Viking takes delivery of ocean cruise ship it could retrofit to run on hydrogen

01 Jun 2026by Riviera News

Italy’s Fincantieri handed over Viking Ocean’s latest vessel, described as ready to be retrofitted to match forthcoming vessels running on hydrogen and fuel cells, at its Ancona shipyard

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

New parallel-hybrid California passenger vessel to sail with zero emissions

29 May 2026by John Snyder

Harbor Breeze Cruises takes delivery of new parallel-hybrid-battery-propelled tour vessel that can operate with zero emissions during low-speed operation in the harbour

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

When your cargo has an opinion: cruise shipping’s drive towards net zero

27 May 2026by John Snyder

As IMO member states debate pathways to net zero, DNV stresses collaboration, fuel flexibility and accurate emissions accounting in creating a global regulatory framework

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Baleària completes takeover of Naviera Armas' Canary Islands business

26 May 2026by Naida Hakirevic

Baleària closes acquisition of Armas Trasmediterránea’s Canary Islands business, locking in a US$52.2M regional investment plan and deploying a new LNG dual-fuel fast ferry

Business & Finance

Why passenger ships cannot afford to ignore this hidden power drain

25 May 2026by Paul Morgan

HVAC systems on passenger ships consume up to a third of total energy demand – representing one of the cruise sector’s most overlooked decarbonisation opportunities

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Shipbuilding & Design

Polish shipyard to build Estonia’s first all-electric ferry

22 May 2026by Naida Hakirevic

Estonia is set to launch its first zero-emission ferry service in 2028 following a deal with Polish shipyard CRIST

Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

How cruise ships handle the dirty business of wastewater

22 May 2026by Paul Morgan

Modern cruise ships, which can generate vast amounts of wastewater, use advanced onboard treatment systems to keep the seas pristine and their reputations intact

Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

Offshore charging to be tested in one of Europe’s busiest shipping zones

20 May 2026by David Foxwell

Pilot project funded by EU will deliver power to vessels at anchor

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion

Connectivity upgraded on Mediterranean ferry fleet

20 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Corsica Ferries is enhancing communications with a hybrid maritime network combining satellite and land-based connections

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Ropax vessels to lead Europe’s charge to electric corridors

20 May 2026by John Snyder

A new study points to a shift in the economics that favours the development of fully electric ropax vessels for Northern European shortsea routes

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Opinion

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

The strait that changed everything

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been described as the world’s most important oil chokepoint.

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

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Gas Ships LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Middle East Conflict

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue

Business & Finance Cruise Ships Forecasts Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping

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

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder

Business & Finance Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo Home Regulations & Compliance Sale & Purchase Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News

Accidents Drones Home Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Investigations Middle East Conflict Ports Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants LNG Bunkering Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

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

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder

4-stroke Engines Fuels & Lubricants Home Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipbuilding & Design Terminals Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Events

View All

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025

GMT - 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

24 Feb 2026

GMT - 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 ...

London Office

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

Singapore Office

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

New to Riviera?

New to Riviera?

Business Sectors

Business Sectors

Events

Contents

Opinion

Quick Links

Get in Touch

Legal

London Office

Singapore Office