DESMI’s acquisition of Nordan Marine and Svanehøj’s takeover of European Pump Services signal growing consolidation in the LNG cargo and fuel pump sector

Business & Finance

Port state control, alternative fuels and compliance trends you need to know about

18 Feb 2025by Craig Jallal

Liberian Registry experts discuss port state control trends, alternative fuels and compliance challenges at the LISCR Technical Seminar

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Fuels & Lubricants Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Shipbuilding & Design

Oily water separators: the unseen guardians of marine pollution prevention

22 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

Alfa Laval, RWO, BEKO Technologies, HSN-Kikai Kogyo and MySep are advancing oily water separator technology, aligning with evolving IMO and US Coast Guard regulations

Equipment & Services Regulations & Compliance

Vitol chooses LNG bunkering vessel cargo and fuel equipment supplier

16 Dec 2024by Craig Jallal

Vitol partners with Wärtsilä Gas Systems for its latest LNG bunkering vessel

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Shipbuilding & Design

Why underwater-radiated noise is an issue for vessel operators

05 Dec 2024by Craig Jallal

IMO, ABS, Memorial University and eSonar address underwater-radiated noise, balancing marine ecosystem protection with sustainable vessel operations

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

Magnetic-geared propulsion: a sea change in efficiency and reliability

29 Oct 2024by Gary Rogers

Magnomatics chief executive, Gary Rogers, explores the benefits of magnetically geared motor systems in meeting environmental regulations and reducing fuel consumption

Propulsion

Companies fined, tanker captain jailed in US for dumping oil

07 Oct 2024by Craig Jallal

Prive Overseas Marine and Prive Shipping fined US$2M, and captain of PS Dream sentenced to prison for illegal oil dumping and obstructing a US Coast Guard investigation

Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Hybrids grow at sea: Norwegian OSV owners lean into batteries

01 Oct 2024by John Snyder

Simon Møkster Shipping and Rem Offshore are among the latest Norwegian owners to retrofit their OSVs with containerised energy storage systems to improve their fleet’s energy efficiency

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fleet Performance & Maintenance

SMM: hydrogen gas combustion unit for H2 boil-off gas earns AiP

05 Sep 2024by Riviera News

Class society DNV has awarded an approval in principle for gas combustion unit technology for hydrogen boil-off gas

Fuels & Lubricants

Shell inks emissions capture service agreement with California start-up

15 Aug 2024by Riviera News

Land and barge-based emissions capture service to ensure compliance with 2025 California Air Resources Board tanker regulations

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

200-kW PEM fuel cell module successfully runs on green methanol

26 Jun 2024by Riviera News

1-MW module to be tested aboard Maersk vessel in 2026

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

Thun Tankers receives second tanker in high-efficiency series

26 Jun 2024by Craig Jallal

The vessel introduces advanced environmental features, promising enhanced efficiency and reduced emissions in coastal trades

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Opinion

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.

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

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