DNV Maritime chief executive Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen will run DNV operations while long-serving chief executive Remi Eriksen undergoes treatment for cancer

Business & Finance

High-flying Astro Offshore names Markus De Jonge COO

19 Jan 2026by John Snyder

Ex-ADNOC L&S executive brings 35 years of experience in offshore logistics, operations and fleet management to his new role

Business & Finance Offshore Contractors Offshore Support Vessels

EPS appoints Øystein Kalleklev to lead CoolCo following merger completion

13 Jan 2026by Edwin Lampert

Eastern Pacific Shipping has appointed Øystein Kalleklev as managing director of Cool Company Ltd and commercial director of EPS Gas

Business & Finance

Hanwha Ocean orders containment systems for seven LNG carriers

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

A new order covers seven 174,000-m³ LNG carriers, while updates included another contract, a leadership change and a wind-propulsion stake

Business & Finance Equipment & Services Floating LNG

Svitzer changes leadership in Europe and the Americas

23 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

A Danish Maersk affiliated tug owner has appointed a new head of its operations in Americas as Arjen Van Dijk is transferred to lead its European activities

Ports & Terminals

Expansion-minded wind propulsion group adds director with experience in China

18 Dec 2025by Riviera News

Anemoi has hired a new programme director, Andrew Starforth, whose eight years in senior roles within China’s marine technology industry, the firm says, complements its strategic priorities

Business & Finance Propulsion

BP headhunts Woodside chief executive for its future growth

18 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Woodside has started its search for a new chief executive after Meg O’Neill joins BP

Business & Finance

ABS board elects new chairman and chief executive

12 Nov 2025by Martyn Wingrove

John McDonald has been elected as the new chairman and chief executive of ABS, replacing Christopher Wiernicki who is retiring

Business & Finance

Kongsberg plans Oslo listing for demerged maritime company

30 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

The Norwegian group intends to demerge its maritime division as a separately listed company and combine the rest into an independent defence-focused entity

Business & Finance

ABS names new group chief executive

29 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

David Wechsler will lead the American classification society’s future strategic growth

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

As the world’s largest bunkering hub and container transhipment centre, Singapore is at the epicentre of shipping’s efforts to lower CO2 and GHG emissions

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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Batteries & Electrical Systems Ferries Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Propulsion Tugs / Workboats

Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

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

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

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

31 Dec 2025by 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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