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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 & Services Ports & Terminals

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 Wind Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

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

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

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 & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

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 & Finance Regulations & Compliance

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 & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Ships struggle with ballast water compliance framework

07 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Liberia, Intertanko, ICS, BIMCO, Intercargo and Japan report compliance challenges under MEPC 387(81) to MEPC 83

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Maritime industry confronts underwater pollution challenges

03 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

The shift from Ballast Water Treatment Technology (BWTT) to Maritime Environmental Protection (MEP) reflects a broader industry focus on tackling underwater pollution, from ballast water to marine litter

Regulations & Compliance

PureBallast 3 Ultra targets newbuild compliance needs

31 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal

Shipyards including Daehan Shipbuilding, SWS, K Shipbuilding, Chengxi Shipyard and Dalian Shipbuilding are installing Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ultra ballast water management systems on newbuildings

Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

Electronic logbook updated to meet new IMO ballast water record format

12 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal

Anschütz updates eLog to comply with IMO’s upcoming revised Ballast Water Record Book format, enhancing maritime environmental protection approvals

Regulations & Compliance

First compliance monitoring device for ballast water validated to IMO protocol

07 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal

MicroWISE’s BallastWISE is the first compliance monitoring device validated according to IMO’s protocol, offering an accessible solution for ballast water testing

Equipment & Services Regulations & Compliance

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Has the US ceded the race for clean fuels to China?

While the US turns it back on clean fuels, China’s rapid expansion in that sector will give it regional, and possibly, global dominance

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A transition losing its energy

31 Oct 2025

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LNG terminal investments drive demand for newbuild tugs in the Americas

28 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Net-Zero Framework: giant leap of faith or commercial suicide?

14 Oct 2025by John Snyder

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Brazil: Big Oil, big discovery and big plans

30 Sep 2025by John Snyder

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US shipbuilding: a smarter path to maritime strength

05 Sep 2025by Garrett Rice

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Battery-powered tugboats need generators to remain strategic assets in ports

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Rapid tug co-ordination needed to rescue distressed ships in harbours

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham

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When you care for crew, you care for your business

14 Aug 2025by John Snyder

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Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East 2025

09 Dec 2025

DUBAI

Part of Riviera’s OSJ series, the Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East is a must-attend event focusing on the regional offshore industry. OSJ ME will bring together shipowners, ...

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 ...

Maritime Decarbonization Conference, Americas 2026

22 Jan 2026

HOUSTON

Riviera’s annual two-day Maritime Decarbonization Conference, Americas returns to Houston. Once again, professionals will be updated on regulatory, operational and technical issues and maintain, ...

Offshore Wind Journal Conference 2026

02 Feb 2026

London

The Offshore Wind Journal Conference will update you on global opportunities in offshore wind and the future vessel requirements of major wind power developments, both floating and fixed. Benefit ...

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