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Red Sea crisis drives fuel demand in key bunkering hubs

Red Sea crisis drives fuel demand in key bunkering hubs

24 Sep 2024by Georgios Georgiou
As disruptions have become ’normalised’, the incremental bunkering demand has gravitated from African ports towards major bunkering hubs
Fuels & LubricantsPropulsion
IMO and onboard carbon capture, storage and sequestration

IMO and onboard carbon capture, storage and sequestration

23 Sep 2024by Craig Jallal
IMO is advancing onboard carbon capture, CO2 sequestration and fuel standards as it leads shipping’s regulatory decarbonisation efforts
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsCarbon Capture & StoragePorts & Terminals
Methanol and hydrogen dual-fuel tugs under development

Methanol and hydrogen dual-fuel tugs under development

02 Nov 2022by Riviera News
Turkish shipbuilder discusses emissions-cutting designs under development for tugs using dual-fuel engines
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsFuels & LubricantsPropulsionRegulations & ComplianceShipbuilding & Design
Alternative power for tugs: what are owners' concerns?

Alternative power for tugs: what are owners' concerns?

28 Oct 2022by Riviera News
Century Marine Services managing director Steve Dougal discusses the cost differences between traditional and greener fuels for tugs
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBusiness & FinanceFuels & LubricantsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
NASA report: sulphur cap key factor in record-low 'ship tracks'

NASA report: sulphur cap key factor in record-low 'ship tracks'

19 Oct 2022by Jamey Bergman
Density of shipping’s atmospheric polution signatures fell "in every major shipping lane" and has remained at record-low levels in most recent data
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsFuels & LubricantsRegulations & Compliance
Wärtsilä 25 multi-fuel engine launches as company eyes use with ammonia

Wärtsilä 25 multi-fuel engine launches as company eyes use with ammonia

08 Sep 2022by Riviera News
The engine is intended to be the first Wärtsilä engine to run on ammonia as a fuel, with technology development underway
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
Acidity of scrubber discharge spawns corrosion prevention measure

Acidity of scrubber discharge spawns corrosion prevention measure

02 Sep 2022by Jamey Bergman
Wärtsilä and Maersk have joined in an attempt to prevent ’severe corrosion’ from scrubber washwater causing damage to pipes and vessel hulls
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsEquipment & ServicesRegulations & Compliance
Battery-powered box ships are feasible now; study models show potential to electrify 40% of traffic

Battery-powered box ships are feasible now; study models show potential to electrify 40% of traffic

20 Jul 2022by Jamey Bergman
By calculating the human and environmental costs of emissions, study authors show cost-effective range of 5,000 km across all vessel sizes
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
Green wave: 61% of newbuilds ordered will burn alternative fuels

Green wave: 61% of newbuilds ordered will burn alternative fuels

06 Jul 2022by John Snyder
Shipowners spent US$38Bn on alternative-fuelled newbuilds in H1 2022
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBusiness & FinanceFuels & LubricantsPropulsionRegulations & ComplianceShipbuilding & Design
Corrosion performance of scrubbers: key takeaways

Corrosion performance of scrubbers: key takeaways

09 Jun 2022by Riviera News
Sverdrup Steel technical director Raymond Jaegersen discusses three keys to mitigating corrosion issues in a scrubber
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsEquipment & ServicesRegulations & ComplianceSafety & Incidents
What’s the best marine fuel from a health perspective?

What’s the best marine fuel from a health perspective?

08 Jun 2022by Riviera News
This is not easy to answer, notes Chair of Analytical Chemistry at the Institute of Chemistry, University of Rostock, Prof Ralf Zimmerman
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsEquipment & ServicesFuels & LubricantsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & Incidents
Maritime fuel technology and materials update

Maritime fuel technology and materials update

24 May 2022by Craig Jallal
Developers and users relay their experiences of fuel technology and materials at MAP 2022.
Equipment & ServicesFuels & Lubricants

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Business & FinanceTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

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
AmmoniaBatteries & Electrical SystemsBio ProductsEthanolFuels & LubricantsHybrid PropulsionhydrogenInt. Tug & SalvageLNG as a fuelMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMethanolPropulsionTug & Salvage

Emissions reduction: methanol and batteries take central stage

18 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Business & FinanceMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryShipbuilding & Design

Revitalising US shipbuilding: Congress needs to step up

17 Apr 2025by John Snyder
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBallast Water Management ConventionBallast Water Management SystemsBallast Water Treatment TechnologyEEDI / EEOIMaritime Environmental ProtectionRefurbishmentRegulations & Compliance

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal
Equipment & ServicesPassenger Ship TechnologyPassenger ShippingPorts & Terminals

Scalable shore power for passenger vessels

07 Apr 2025by Rebecca Moore
Analyst / Bank ForecastsBusiness & FinanceContainer ShippingContainer Shipping & Port TechnologyContainer ShipsFinancial ResultsTrade Routes

BIMCO: Container rates see worst first quarter in decades with 28% drop

02 Apr 2025by Niels Rasmussen
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business & Financeoffshore supportOffshore Support JournalOffshore Support Vessels

Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive ‘AI arms race’

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder
Container Shipping & Port TechnologyDry CargoLNG Shipping & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

Uncovering the employment challenges and pitfalls for maritime's international workforce

27 Mar 2025by David Ashmore
Autonomous VesselsDigitalisationInt. Tug & SalvageMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Tug owners are innovators in autonomy and automation

24 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Events

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Maritime Environmental Protection Webinar Week

Maritime Environmental Protection Webinar Week

12 May 2025BST - 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

Cyber & Vessel Security Webinar Week

12 May 2025BST - 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

The illusion of safety: what we're getting wrong about crews, tech, and fatigue

13 May 2025CET - 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

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2025

14 May 2025London
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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