Bureau Veritas highlighted some of the advancements in LNG carrier design in a recent webinar, enhancing efficiency and sustainability with innovative GTT three-tank concepts and adaptable fuel systems

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Shipbuilding & Design

Honduras turns to LNG to meet energy needs

17 Dec 2024by Craig Jallal

Genesis Energías, Knutsen Group, and Watson Farley & Williams collaborate on converting LNG carrier Bilbao Knutsen into an FSU for Honduras’ Brassavola Power Plant

Floating LNG

Greek LNG specialist GasLog explores ammonia prospects through breakthrough retrofit project

27 Sep 2024by Georgios Georgiou

Senior executive at GasLog discusses the potential of ammonia as a fuel after signing an MoU with South Korea’s Hanwha Group

Carbon Capture & Storage Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

FPSO awarded first-ever emissions abatement notation

19 Jul 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Modec has gained approval in principle from a class society for emissions-reducing technology

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Offshore Contractors

MAN ES to close gas turbine division after Germany vetoes sale to Chinese shipyard group

04 Jul 2024by Riviera News

The German government has blocked the sale of engine maker MAN ES’ gas turbine business to the Chinese state-backed shipbuilder CSIC Group

Business & Finance Regulations & Compliance

Class societies, shipyards roll out raft of ammonia-related advances

06 Jun 2024by Riviera News

From ULACs and VLACs to an ammonia-fuelled box ship design, dual-fuel newbuilds in Singapore and a prototype ammonia scrubber, class societies and shipyards are moving ahead with ammonia

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

JV awards fuel system contract for ammonia-fuelled LPG carriers

09 Feb 2024by Riviera News

An Exmar-Seapeak joint venture building four 46,000-m3, ammonia-fuelled LPG carriers has chosen a supplier for the vessels’ fuel supply systems

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Engine-makers and LNG lobby downplay methane slip research concerns

02 Feb 2024by Jamey Bergman

Wärtsilä and SEA-LNG took issue with research showing higher levels of methane slip from four-stroke, LNG engines than those used in framing emissions legislation

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Engine specifications set 'for nearly half' of Qatar's next round of LNG carrier orders

24 Jan 2024by Riviera News

Marine engine group WinGD said QatarEnergy will soon make decisions on the specifications for the remaining vessels to be ordered

Business & Finance Shipbuilding & Design

Terminal developments in Germany and the Netherlands; Snam finalises FSRU acquisition

15 Dec 2023by Craig Jallal

Short briefs on this week’s LNG shipping and terminal news

Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants Ports & Terminals Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

China Merchants orders world's first methanol engine for a VLCC

22 Nov 2023by Riviera News

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry will build the tanker for an unnamed shipowner, with delivery set for April 2026

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion

Methane slip project aims for 70% reduction from four-stroke engines

21 Nov 2023by Riviera News

Advances continue to be made in the quest to reduce methane slip from burning natural gas

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion 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

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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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