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Permanent magnet machines for shaft generator systems and main propulsion

Permanent magnet machines for shaft generator systems and main propulsion

Permanent magnet (PM) technology has already proven its worth across many industries – from renewable energy to electric transportation. But in the ...
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Iran crisis puts oil markets on edge as US pressure mounts and China watches closely

Iran crisis puts oil markets on edge as US pressure mounts and China watches closely

13 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Despite the absence of physical disruption so far, instability is already influencing the energy and freight markets
Business & Finance
John Fredriksen seals US$2Bn VLCC 'win-win' deal for Frontline and Hemen

John Fredriksen seals US$2Bn VLCC 'win-win' deal for Frontline and Hemen

12 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Frontline has divested its first-generation vessels, which will be replaced by newbuildings
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Greek owner New Shipping linked to three-ship Suezmax newbuilding deal in China

Greek owner New Shipping linked to three-ship Suezmax newbuilding deal in China

09 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Adam Polemis-led shipowner had earlier contracted Samsung Heavy Industries for a pair of vessels
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Greek newcomer Venergy Maritime expands product tanker orderbook, makes container vessel debut

Greek newcomer Venergy Maritime expands product tanker orderbook, makes container vessel debut

09 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Vyron Vasileiadis-led owner now operates a fleet of 13 vessels, including newbuildings
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Asian buyers swoop for CMB.TECH’s VLCCs and Capesize bulkers in latest sales round

Asian buyers swoop for CMB.TECH’s VLCCs and Capesize bulkers in latest sales round

09 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The Saverys family led shipowner divested eight vessels for a total gain of around US$269M
Business & Finance
Analysts expect 'structural shock' for sanctioned tankers as US markets Venezuelan oil

Analysts expect 'structural shock' for sanctioned tankers as US markets Venezuelan oil

08 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Initial sales, expected to total roughly 30-50M barrels, will begin immediately and will proceed “indefinitely”
Business & Finance
Pappas’ Product Shipping and Trading grows managed fleet with two MR tankers

Pappas’ Product Shipping and Trading grows managed fleet with two MR tankers

08 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Pappas family’s private tanker arm has added a pair of MR vessels
Business & Finance
China tops 2025 shipping investment rankings, Greece keeps pace

China tops 2025 shipping investment rankings, Greece keeps pace

07 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
In a year of declining newbuilding and secondhand activity, Chinese shipowners still rank first on the global buyers’ list
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Sanctioned tanker hit in Ukrainian strike runs aground off Turkey

Sanctioned tanker hit in Ukrainian strike runs aground off Turkey

06 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Two tugboats were immediately dispatched to assist the 249-m vessel, and no pollution has been reported so far
Safety & Incidents
Greece's Cape Shipping kicks off 2026 with VLCC order in China

Greece's Cape Shipping kicks off 2026 with VLCC order in China

06 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The order confirms Riviera’s reporting that the Greek owner was in discussions with CSSC Qingdao Beihai
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Norway’s Uthalden reportedly expands Hengli ties with Suezmax order

Norway’s Uthalden reportedly expands Hengli ties with Suezmax order

05 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Harald Moræus-Hanssen-led Uthalden has already contracted the Chinese shipbuilder for three Kamsarmax bulk carriers
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Marinakis’ Capital caps off 2025 with US$1.1Bn orders for tankers, bulkers, gas carriers

Marinakis’ Capital caps off 2025 with US$1.1Bn orders for tankers, bulkers, gas carriers

31 Dec 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The prominent Greek shipowner has engaged Hengli Heavy Industry and HD Hyundai for its latest newbuilding projects
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design

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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

Dry bulk enters 2026 with more ships, fragile trade growth and tougher demands on safety, paperwork and emissions, keeping utilisation under pressure
Business & FinanceForecastsTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Alternative FuelsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvageIoTLNG as a fuelMarine PropulsionMethanolPortsShipbuilding & DesignTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / WorkboatsVessel MonitoringVessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VesselsBridge EquipmentBridge SystemsCommunicationsDigital TwinsDigitalisationECDISFloating LNGHomeMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsNavigationOptimisation & CommunicationPortsSatellite CommunicationsVessel OptimisationVoyage PlanningVSAT

2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Business & FinanceFloating LNGLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & Terminals

The size of the prize

30 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
Offshore WindOffshore Wind JournalOffshore Wind Policy

2026 in the offshore wind industry: the beginning of a much-needed reset

30 Dec 2025by David Foxwell
Alternative FuelsBallast Water Treatment TechnologyFuels & LubricantsMaritime Environmental ProtectionRegulations & Compliance

2025 in marine environmental protection: politics stall progress on net zero

29 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
HomeInt. Tug & SalvagePortsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & IncidentsTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Legal framework for towage in the digital era 

29 Dec 2025by Helen McCormick
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VesselsBig DataBridge SystemsCommunicationsCondition MonitoringDigital TwinsDigitalisationLifecycle ManagementMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsNavigationOptimisation & CommunicationSatellite CommunicationsVessel MonitoringVessel Optimisation

2025 in maritime optimisation and communications: LEO constellations, GPS jamming, AI and USVs drive development

29 Dec 2025by 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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