VPS Group commercial director, Steve Bee, examines the positives and negatives of using methanol in shipping, highlighting recent bunkering experience and standards

Fuels & Lubricants

IBIA: very high cat fines levels in northern Europe bunkers rare, incidences decreasing

05 Dec 2024by Riviera News

IBIA says bunker samples consistently meet ISO standards in response to a report that engine-damaging catalytic fines are exceeding ISO standards in northern European bunker samples

Fuels & Lubricants

Five years into sulphur cap, cat fines still a 'major problem', says fuel test group

28 Nov 2024by Riviera News

Catalytic fines that can damage engine components are exceeding ISO standards in northern European bunker samples, says fuel-testing specialist CM Technologies

Fuels & Lubricants

Update: testing centre reports problems with cashew nut-based biofuel blends

26 Nov 2024by Jamey Bergman

Singapore and Rotterdam ports respond to recommendations from a Singapore-based fuel testing group that shipowners avoid cashew nut fuels and blends

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants

VPS, Metcore to partner on mass flow metre standards

22 Oct 2024by Riviera News

New partnership aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of quantification in bunkering

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Is your vessel fully protected from the dangers of poor-quality fuel?

16 Oct 2024by Steve Bee

VPS group commercial director, Steve Bee, warns of the potential increased risk of relying on a marine fuel standard that is almost 20 years old

Fuels & Lubricants

SMM 2024: Rolls-Royce wants more regulatory support for alternative fuels

04 Sep 2024by Jamey Bergman reporting from SMM, Hamburg

Rolls-Royce Power Systems vice president global marine Denise Kurtulus says the business wants more help from governments on investment in viable alternative fuels markets

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

P&I club partnerships offer knowledge on fuels, psychology, risks and training

09 Aug 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Partnerships aim to reduce operational risks and incidents

Fuels & Lubricants Safety & Incidents

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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

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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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