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As bunker fuel costs rise, so does the commercial value of wind

As bunker fuel costs rise, so does the commercial value of wind

13 Nov 2026by Selwyn Parker
From purpose-built cargo ships to existing tankers, PCTCs and LNG carriers, wind-assisted propulsion continues to make a compelling business case
Fleet Performance & MaintenancePropulsionShipbuilding & Design
IRGC says gas carrier on fire after striking mine in Hormuz

IRGC says gas carrier on fire after striking mine in Hormuz

13 Nov 2026by Jamey Bergman
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have reportedly claimed that ’a ship carrying liquefied gas’ hit a naval mine, resulting in a ’massive explosion and fire’
Middle East ConflictSafety & Incidents
Lila Global said to enter VLGC market with BW LPG vessel acquisition 

Lila Global said to enter VLGC market with BW LPG vessel acquisition 

13 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Fresh from entering LNG shipping, Lila Global appears to be setting its sights on the VLGC market
Business & Finance
Rapidly expanding VLGC orderbook raises oversupply concerns for coming years

Rapidly expanding VLGC orderbook raises oversupply concerns for coming years

12 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Orders have surged this year, prompting analysts to take a closer look at supply-demand fundamentals through 2030
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
FLEX LNG posts record Q3 revenue as spot market faces volatility

FLEX LNG posts record Q3 revenue as spot market faces volatility

11 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Growing US LNG exports offset lower Middle Eastern volumes, the company said
Business & Finance
Lloyd’s Register starts assessing AI maturity across the maritime industry

Lloyd’s Register starts assessing AI maturity across the maritime industry

11 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The Digital Maturity Index is a benchmarking tool to help shipowners and operators evaluate their readiness for AI
Digitalisation
LNG carrier construction competition between Chinese yards intensifies as Hengli enters race

LNG carrier construction competition between Chinese yards intensifies as Hengli enters race

11 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Hengli has reportedly begun design and construction work on two LNG carriers, with a view to reselling the vessels
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Excelerate targeting cruise ship LNG demand in Bahamas, considering bunkering

Excelerate targeting cruise ship LNG demand in Bahamas, considering bunkering

10 Nov 2026by Riviera News
CEO Steven Kobos eyes ’significant’ opportunity for its planned Bahamas hub with supply deal, says the company might invest in bunkering assets in future
Business & FinanceFloating LNG
Thenamaris expands newbuilding push with US$494M LNG carrier order in South Korea

Thenamaris expands newbuilding push with US$494M LNG carrier order in South Korea

10 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Nikolas Martinos-led owner now has newbuildings across almost all its operating segments
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
LPG trader SwissChemGas enters VLAC newbuilding market with Hengli order

LPG trader SwissChemGas enters VLAC newbuilding market with Hengli order

10 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Greece- and Bermuda-based company reportedly joins newbuilding rush with pair of vessels
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
ADNOC approaches LNG carrier owners for premium Gulf bareboat charter deals

ADNOC approaches LNG carrier owners for premium Gulf bareboat charter deals

09 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
More than two shipowners have offered LNG carriers to the Abu Dhabi-based operator
Business & FinanceMiddle East Conflict
Hormuz disruption could reshape global LNG trade and shipping patterns through 2031

Hormuz disruption could reshape global LNG trade and shipping patterns through 2031

05 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
New model simulates the impact of Strait of Hormuz disruption on global LNG trade
Business & FinanceMiddle East Conflict

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ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine
LNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsLNG TerminalsPorts & Terminals

Wood Mackenzie: can Canada capitalise on Asia's need for long-term, lower-carbon LNG?

21 Oct 2026by Riviera News
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Policy and insurance: automation does not make an autonomous ship

16 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
EthanolFuels & LubricantsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

15 Oct 2026by John Snyder
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Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

02 Oct 2026by Riviera News
AmmoniaFuels & LubricantsGas ShipsLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPortsPorts & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSOLASSTCWTerminals

Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore  

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBatteries & Electrical SystemsEnvironmental Social and GovernanceHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPortsPorts & TerminalsTug & SalvageTugs / WorkboatsTug & Towage Services

Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - ONLINE
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

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
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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