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MSC Cruises, Explora Journeys ‘on track’ to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

03 Jun 2026by Jamey Bergman

The MSC Group-owned cruise businesses say they had achieved IMO’s 2030 carbon intensity reduction target by 2025

Shipyard gains AiP for offshore CO2 carrier

10 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal

Shinkurushima said its new AiP covers a liquefied CO2 carrier designed to transfer cargo to an offshore Socket SPAR injection unit

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Carbon Capture & Storage Subsea Operations

Study maps policy path to shore power

08 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal

Academic paper finds shore power uptake depends on combined subsidies, carbon pricing and port delivery - with wind power shaping results

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Ports & Terminals Propulsion

Design flexibility moves to front of shipbuilding

06 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal

Early design choices now carry far more weight as owners weigh fuel-readiness, efficiency devices and future compliance costs

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

Ardmore undertakes cargo tank recoating, expands cargo flexibility

03 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal

Six Ardmore product and chemical tankers have undergone mid-life cargo tank recoating, with the owner citing cleaner turnarounds and broader cargo options

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Ports & Terminals Shipbuilding & Design

Indian checks target fake tanker recycling documents

02 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal

New Indian document checks could tighten scrutiny of end-of-life ships and complicate recycling routes for vessels using false registration papers

Ship Recycling

Biocide-free hull coating targets fuel savings

02 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal

Low-VOC, biocide-free hull protection is being promoted for operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and reduced marine organism attachment

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Give to gain: the power of trust in the workplace

01 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal

Speaking up, mentoring and consistent leadership all shape whether crews feel safe, supported and able to perform under pressure

Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Pilot ALS installation delivers reported 7% fuel saving

27 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

Trial data from Saga Future indicates a 7% gross fuel saving after 10 months, with the owner and developer both pointing to possible follow-on work

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance

UK moves to board sanctioned shadow fleet tankers

26 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

British government says sanctioned vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet face boarding, detention and possible criminal proceedings if they transit UK waters

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CO2 terminals weigh hydraulic against electric loading arms

25 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

How will fully electric loading arms reshape safety, uptime and life-cycle cost for CO2 export jetties?

Equipment & Services Ports & Terminals

Yangtze study links antifouling paint particles to sediment copper risk

24 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

New research traces antifouling paint particles across the Yangtze estuary, highlighting a sediment pollution pattern closely aligned with vessel traffic

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

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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.

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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

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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

16 Dec 2025

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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

24 Feb 2026

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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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