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Larger superyachts lift ballast water system demand

Larger superyachts lift ballast water system demand

06 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal
60 m-plus yacht deliveries are supporting ballast water treatment demand as builders increasingly integrate systems at the design stage
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceRegulations & ComplianceShipbuilding & Design
Shoreside ballast water services expanding in Europe

Shoreside ballast water services expanding in Europe

04 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal
Mobile land-based ballast reception use grows across European ports, with higher deployment activity reported in 2025 and early 2026
Ports & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & Incidents
IMO sets out work plan for MEPC 84

IMO sets out work plan for MEPC 84

18 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal
MEPC 84 agenda paper sets the late-April timetable, covering Marpol Annex VI draft changes, ballast water review and energy-efficiency work
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsRegulations & Compliance
IMO advances plan to cut ship noise

IMO advances plan to cut ship noise

11 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction backs a two-year extension to URN trials and agrees draft co-optimisation guidance
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceRegulations & Compliance
2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
From Brazilian hull fouling limits to mandatory container loss reporting, 2026 ushers in a more demanding agenda for operational discharges from ships
Regulations & Compliance
Containerised ballast water treatment supports floating windfarm assembly

Containerised ballast water treatment supports floating windfarm assembly

29 Oct 2025by Craig Jallal
BIO-UV Group and Euroports supported Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion with quayside ballast water treatment of windfarm structures
Offshore Wind Equipment & ServicesPorts & Terminals
Containerised ballast system developed for floating wind

Containerised ballast system developed for floating wind

29 Sep 2025by Craig Jallal
The system is intended to treat ballast water during floating wind turbine assembly, transport and maintenance
Floating Offshore WindPorts & TerminalsRegulations & Compliance
Sediment checks added to ballast water inspections

Sediment checks added to ballast water inspections

05 Aug 2025by Craig Jallal
Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU to inspect ballast water sediment handling in 2025 CIC commencing 1 September 2025
Regulations & Compliance
Training and support reduce BWMS compliance failures

Training and support reduce BWMS compliance failures

25 Jul 2025by Craig Jallal
BIO-UV Group launches compliancy and performance agreement to tackle D-2 ballast water challenges with crew training and onboard support
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
California enforces ballast salinity exchange mandate

California enforces ballast salinity exchange mandate

15 Jul 2025by Craig Jallal
California State Lands Commission mandates ballast exchange for low-salinity water under new emergency rule; applies to all brackish discharges
Ports & TerminalsRegulations & Compliance
Banks can step up the fight for biodiversity in the world’s oceans

Banks can step up the fight for biodiversity in the world’s oceans

26 Jun 2025by Paul Taylor
We have heard a lot about the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and have concentrated our efforts on reducing emissions into the atmosphere, fuel efficiency and other measures
Business & FinanceRegulations & Compliance
USCG sharpens ballast water oversight in 2024 compliance drive

USCG sharpens ballast water oversight in 2024 compliance drive

05 Jun 2025by Craig Jallal
USCG’s 2024 report highlights evolving ballast water compliance trends across BWMS, discharge, reporting and structural failings
Ports & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & Incidents

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The strait that changed everything

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been described as the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
Alternative FuelsBatteries & Electrical SystemsGeneratorsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMethanolNaval Architecture & Ship DesignPortsShipyardsTerminalsTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue
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Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder
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The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News
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Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMiddle East ConflictSafety & Incidents

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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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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