Polls from our webinar on running a two-stroke engine following IMO’s mandated changeover to low sulphur fuels offer a window into industry experience during the first few months of the sulphur cap

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

IBIA releases guidance on how to avoid IMO 2020 pitfalls

22 Apr 2020by Riviera News

International Bunker Industry Association has put out a joint industry guidance document, developed with several participants, to provide guidance on the technical and safety implications of the sulphur cap

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

BIMCO and VPS partner for bunker alert services

07 Apr 2020by Riviera News

The international shipping association has partnered with marine fuel management advisory company Veritas Petroleum Services to publish a bunker alert service for BIMCO members

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Fuel price spread: industry poll shows 90% see stability point above US$200

16 Mar 2020by Riviera News

A series of polls by Yara Marine Technologies at the Maritime Air Pollution Conference, Americas in Miami asked shipping interests their take on fuel prices, scrubbers and financial risk

Equipment & Services Fuels & Lubricants

Industry associations launch fuel quality survey

02 Mar 2020by Riviera News

BIMCO, Intertanko, Intercargo and ICS have partnered in an attempt to identify fuel quality issues following the onset of IMO’s sulphur cap

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

2020: LNG, biofuel and batteries

30 Dec 2019by Rebecca Moore

2020 will be the year LNG and digitalisation really gain ground in the box ship sector, while the market is ripe for biofuel and battery use

Digitalisation Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

EPA to revise US diesel fuel regulations

16 Dec 2019by Riviera News

The US Environmental Protection Agency has moved to ease availability of IMO 2020 compliant fuel

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

MSC: first major shipping line to use 30% biofuel blends

10 Dec 2019by Rebecca Moore

MSC is using biofuel in its vessels calling in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Fuels & Lubricants

Less sulphur in fuel means more corrosion, warns microbial monitoring company

20 Nov 2019by Craig Jallal

Lower sulphur fuel may lead to increase in steel corrosion, company says

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

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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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