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China Merchants launches 10-vessel shipbuilding programme spanning tankers, box ships and bulkers

China Merchants launches 10-vessel shipbuilding programme spanning tankers, box ships and bulkers

13 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The Chinese shipping giant is turning to domestic yards for its latest newbuildings
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Fleet renewal fuels latest Greek buying wave in mid-sized and smaller bulkers

Fleet renewal fuels latest Greek buying wave in mid-sized and smaller bulkers

10 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
A string of low-profile Greek owners has quietly emerged behind a flurry of acquisitions
Business & Finance
Buoyant shipping markets drive ship finance growth as lending options multiply

Buoyant shipping markets drive ship finance growth as lending options multiply

10 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Lending to shipping by the world’s top 40 banks climbed to US$300.6Bn in 2025
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Owners ‘pump the brakes’ on methanol-, ammonia- and hydrogen-capable vessels

Owners ‘pump the brakes’ on methanol-, ammonia- and hydrogen-capable vessels

08 Jul 2026by John Snyder
Uncertainty around a global regulatory framework has slowed near-term investment in alternative fuel-powered newbuilds, with only eight methanol-, ammonia- and hydrogen-powered vessels ordered in the first half of 2026
Fuels & LubricantsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Heidmar swoops for Q-Shipping BV expanding presence in key maritime hubs 

Heidmar swoops for Q-Shipping BV expanding presence in key maritime hubs 

07 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The acquisition will add nine vessels to Heidmar’s managed fleet
Business & Finance
Panama Canal Authority adds further draft restrictions in waterway in coming weeks

Panama Canal Authority adds further draft restrictions in waterway in coming weeks

07 Jul 2026by Jamey Bergman
The authority administering the global shipping shortcut has issued additional draft reductions at its Neopanamax locks
Business & FinancePorts & Terminals
Greek owner European Navigation re-enters dry bulk market in continued diversification push

Greek owner European Navigation re-enters dry bulk market in continued diversification push

07 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The tanker specialist has acquired a Capesize bulker, following its recent foray into the VLGC market
Business & Finance
Maersk parent acquires ship leasing specialists Ocean Yield as container spot rates surge

Maersk parent acquires ship leasing specialists Ocean Yield as container spot rates surge

03 Jul 2026by Riviera News
Most major routes are showing triple-digit increases in spot rates since the Iran war began at the end of February 2026
Business & Finance
Greek owner Pioneer Marine steps up fleet expansion with third acquisition in 2026

Greek owner Pioneer Marine steps up fleet expansion with third acquisition in 2026

03 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The dry bulk specialist has focused on the Handysize segment
Business & Finance
Angelicoussis deploys Starlink on 140-ship fleet

Angelicoussis deploys Starlink on 140-ship fleet

03 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Greek shipowner is using high bandwidth and low latency for real-time data telemetry and high-definition video transfers
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
Tanker and bulker investments jump sharply in H1 2026 amid surging asset values

Tanker and bulker investments jump sharply in H1 2026 amid surging asset values

02 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Greeks dominate newbuildings, while Chinese and Korean owners lead the secondhand market
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
COSCO launches US$1.27Bn fleet expansion drive with 24-vessel order 

COSCO launches US$1.27Bn fleet expansion drive with 24-vessel order 

01 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The Chinese shipping giant has contracted domestic yards to build four Newcastlemaxes and 20 multipurpose grain carriers
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design

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2-stroke EnginesAlternative FuelsFuels & LubricantsLNG as a fuelLNG BunkeringLNG Shipping & TerminalsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryNaval Architecture & Ship DesignNew Ship Orders/ChartersPropulsionShipyards

Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

12 Jun 2026by Andrea Lazzaro
Business & FinanceFloating LNGForecastsLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

The strait that changed everything

05 May 2026by Edwin Lampert
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
Gas ShipsLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsMiddle East Conflict

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue
Business & FinanceCruise ShipsForecastsPassenger Ship TechnologyPassenger Shipping

Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder
Business & FinanceContainer Shipping & Port TechnologyDry CargoHomeRegulations & ComplianceSale & PurchaseTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

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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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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