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

Salvors prevent 2.4M tonnes of pollutants in 2024

27 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Salvage, emergency response and wreck removals saved pollution of oils, bunkers, containers and other hazardous cargo from 162 services

Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling

OHC set to develop new vessel management system

25 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal

OHC Shipmanagement has brought in new software to develop a fleet-wide system for safety, compliance and operational insight across its managed vessels

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

Hapag-Lloyd deploys digital tools for cyber and decarbonisation compliance

12 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

German container ship owner has invested in software to comploy with IACS cyber resilience requirements and environmental regulations

Cyber Security Digitalisation

NorthStandard appoints new head of sustainability

10 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Appointment comes as the UK-based P&I Club implements its sustainability strategy

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions

Biofuels' net GHG emissions could be double traditional fuels' without IMO policy changes

18 Feb 2025by Jamey Bergman

Deforestation-linked palm oil and soya biofuels "two to three times worse for the climate than traditional shipping fuels," according to new report

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants

Electric CSOV to be equipped with largest Corvus battery system to date

05 Feb 2025by Jamey Bergman

Corvus Energy’s Blue Whale battery energy storage system, at 25 MWh, will be the largest lithium iron phosphate battery system ever delivered to a maritime project

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

The geopolitics of decarbonisation: a double-edged sword

24 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

QatarEnergy chief executive Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi criticises the EU’s sustainability directive, highlighting how decarbonisation efforts are intensifying geopolitical dynamics

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Oily water separators: the unseen guardians of marine pollution prevention

22 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

Alfa Laval, RWO, BEKO Technologies, HSN-Kikai Kogyo and MySep are advancing oily water separator technology, aligning with evolving IMO and US Coast Guard regulations

Equipment & Services Regulations & Compliance

EU MRV, EU ETS regulations extended to small vessels

16 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Bureau Veritas and StormGeo have partnered to provide digital solutions for emissions reporting and verification for vessels as small as 400 gt

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Opinion

Business & Finance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

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

Events

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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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Phone: +44 20 8364 1551
Email: info.london@rivieramm.com

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