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US follows through on port fees plan, with amendments

US follows through on port fees plan, with amendments

23 Apr 2025by Jamey Bergman
Fees on Chinese-built, owned or operated vessels and foreign-built car carriers are set to start in October 2025, while ’limited restrictions’ on LNG transported on foreign-built vessels will begin in April 2028
Regulations & Compliance
Venture Global closes US$2.5Bn offering on Plaquemines LNG

Venture Global closes US$2.5Bn offering on Plaquemines LNG

22 Apr 2025by Riviera News
Closure of the funding round comes shortly after the company began commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass LNG export project
Ports & Terminals
TotalEnergies agrees 1.5-mta offtake deal from US' Rio Grande LNG facility

TotalEnergies agrees 1.5-mta offtake deal from US' Rio Grande LNG facility

18 Apr 2025by Riviera News
20-year deal will see NextDecade supply LNG volumes from its Rio Grande facility’s planned fourth liquefaction train
Business & FinancePorts & Terminals
Venture Global starts commercial operations at first LNG export project

Venture Global starts commercial operations at first LNG export project

18 Apr 2025by Riviera News
Calcasieu Pass has begun selling US LNG to the project’s long-term customers
Ports & Terminals
Phase 2 development advances at Brunsbüttel FSRU terminal

Phase 2 development advances at Brunsbüttel FSRU terminal

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal
Worley, Höegh LNG, RWE, DET, Snam and KfW all play roles in the next phase of the Brunsbüttel FSRU terminal development in northern Germany
Floating LNGPorts & Terminals
Coral Sul delivers 100th LNG cargo offshore Mozambique

Coral Sul delivers 100th LNG cargo offshore Mozambique

10 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal
Eni, ExxonMobil, CNPC, Kogas, Galp and ENH mark the 100th LNG cargo from Coral Sul FLNG in Mozambique’s Area 4 offshore gas development
Floating LNG
FSRU Excelsior closer to deployment at Wilhelmshaven’s second terminal

FSRU Excelsior closer to deployment at Wilhelmshaven’s second terminal

09 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal
Excelerate Energy, KN Energies, DET, Gasunie, TES and TGE Gas Engineering are deploying the FSRU at Wilhelmshaven
Floating LNGPorts & TerminalsShipbuilding & Design
Viva Energy seeking FSRU for proposed LNG terminal in Geelong, Australia

Viva Energy seeking FSRU for proposed LNG terminal in Geelong, Australia

31 Mar 2025by Jamey Bergman
Long-proposed terminal adjacent to oil refinery is awaiting environmental impact assessment, with FID targeted for late 2025
Ports & Terminals
Experience counts when maximising LNG terminal efficiency

Experience counts when maximising LNG terminal efficiency

28 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal
An expert’s take on LNG terminal efficiency, minimising BOG losses, and improving uptime through data-driven operations and maintenance strategies
Floating LNGPorts & Terminals
EU energy plan supports LNG terminal expansion

EU energy plan supports LNG terminal expansion

21 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal
The EU’s energy plan points to increased LNG imports and infrastructure funding. What does this mean for terminals and shipping?
Business & Finance
Unique dual-fuel propulsion installed on Botas escort tugs

Unique dual-fuel propulsion installed on Botas escort tugs

10 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Wärtsilä supplied LNG/diesel engines and Voith Schneider propellers for two low-emissions terminal tugs built by Uzmar in Turkey
Ports & Terminals
Svitzer sees strong growth in first year after separation from Maersk

Svitzer sees strong growth in first year after separation from Maersk

07 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Danish tug owner demerged from AP Møller-Maersk ownership and listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange in April 2024
Ports & Terminals

Opinion

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

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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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