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HMM launches LPG carrier JV with BGN, strengthening market comeback

HMM launches LPG carrier JV with BGN, strengthening market comeback

20 Nov 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The joint venture plans to operate two newbuild VLGCs, each with a capacity of 88,000 m³
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
LPG carrier market sees strong gains on Panama Canal congestion

LPG carrier market sees strong gains on Panama Canal congestion

12 Aug 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Shipbrokers noted many owners may increasingly opt for the Cape of Good Hope route if congestion persists
Business & Finance
LNG still leads Greek owners’ gradual shift to alternative fuels

LNG still leads Greek owners’ gradual shift to alternative fuels

24 Jul 2025by Georgios Georgiou
More than half of the tonnage in the Greek orderbook is designed to run on alternative fuels
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
Navigator Gas, Amon Maritime launch joint venture with order for two ammonia carriers

Navigator Gas, Amon Maritime launch joint venture with order for two ammonia carriers

18 Jul 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The Norwegian joint venture has signed contracts for the construction of two 51,530-m³ vessels
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
Kumiai Navigation's newbuild LPG carrier earns top rating under zero-emissions finance programme

Kumiai Navigation's newbuild LPG carrier earns top rating under zero-emissions finance programme

03 Jul 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The assessment praised the vessel’s use of LPG, which is expected to cut CO2 emissions by approximately 15% compared with conventional fuel oil
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBusiness & FinanceFuels & LubricantsPropulsionRegulations & ComplianceShipbuilding & Design
Greek LPG player Seahawk Gas adds another vessel to growing fleet

Greek LPG player Seahawk Gas adds another vessel to growing fleet

04 Jun 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The Michalis Kourtesis-led company has purchased 2009-built, 20,550-m³ LPG carrier Navigator Gemini
Business & Finance
Solvang, BlackRock’s GIP launch joint venture in gas carrier market

Solvang, BlackRock’s GIP launch joint venture in gas carrier market

02 Jun 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Solvang Gas Carriers is a 50-50 joint venture that will initially own Solvang’s modern fleet of 13 very large gas carriers
Business & FinanceFuels & Lubricants
StealthGas sees potential LPG trade restructuring amid geopolitical uncertainty

StealthGas sees potential LPG trade restructuring amid geopolitical uncertainty

29 May 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The US-listed Greek shipowner commented on market developments shaped by an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment
Business & Finance
Japanese shipowner in the frame for two-LPG carrier order at Hyundai Mipo

Japanese shipowner in the frame for two-LPG carrier order at Hyundai Mipo

06 May 2025by Georgios Georgiou
South Korean shipyards are gaining strong momentum, securing high-value contracts across all major shipping segments
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
BW Epic Kosan snaps up 9,500-m³ LPG carrier amid leadership transition

BW Epic Kosan snaps up 9,500-m³ LPG carrier amid leadership transition

05 May 2025by Georgios Georgiou
The company is strategically focused on vessels above 7,500 m³, following a trend of divesting from smaller tonnage in recent years
Business & FinanceFuels & Lubricants
Vafias-led StealthGas posts record profit, declares net-debt free status

Vafias-led StealthGas posts record profit, declares net-debt free status

25 Feb 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Harry Vafias highlighted that StealthGas is now net-debt free, having significantly reduced its debt in the current quarter
Business & FinanceFuels & Lubricants
Navigator Gas boosts ethylene carrier portfolio amid growing demand

Navigator Gas boosts ethylene carrier portfolio amid growing demand

20 Feb 2025by Georgios Georgiou
Navigator Gas stated these newly acquired vessels will complement the increased export capacity from its export terminal joint venture
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design

Opinion

offshore supportOffshore Support JournalOffshore Wind PolicyPorts & Terminals

A transition losing its energy

Port of Aberdeen CEO Bob Sanguinetti calls for government to create a stable, supportive environment for oil and gas and work to accelerate slow-developing offshore wind
Int. Tug & SalvageLNG Shipping & TerminalsLNG TerminalsNew Ship Orders/ChartersPorts & TerminalsShipbuilding & DesignTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

LNG terminal investments drive demand for newbuild tugs in the Americas

28 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryRegulations & Compliance

Net-Zero Framework: giant leap of faith or commercial suicide?

14 Oct 2025by John Snyder
offshore supportOffshore Support JournalOffshore Support Vessels

Brazil: Big Oil, big discovery and big plans

30 Sep 2025by John Snyder
Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryShipbuilding & DesignShipyards

US shipbuilding: a smarter path to maritime strength

05 Sep 2025by Garrett Rice
Batteries & Electrical SystemsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvagePorts & TerminalsPropulsionTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Battery-powered tugboats need generators to remain strategic assets in ports

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove
AccidentsInsuranceInt. Tug & SalvageMooring Equipment Guidelines (fourth edition 2018) MEG4Ports & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & IncidentsSOLASTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Rapid tug co-ordination needed to rescue distressed ships in harbours

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham
AccidentsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachinerySafety & Incidents

When you care for crew, you care for your business

14 Aug 2025by John Snyder
Offshore WindOffshore Wind Equipment & ServicesOffshore Wind JournalOffshore Wind PolicyPorts & TerminalsShipbuilding & Design

No ships, no ports: no transition

13 Aug 2025by David Foxwell

Events

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Maritime Navigation Innovation Webinar Week

Maritime Navigation Innovation Webinar Week

24 Nov 2025GMT - ONLINE
Beginning Monday 24 November, Riviera will be holding a three-day series of webinars focused on the future of maritime navigation: from S-100 integration and autonomous ship operations, to advanced ...
Closing the Perception Gap: Safer Navigation in Busy Waters

Closing the Perception Gap: Safer Navigation in Busy Waters

25 Nov 2025
Satellite jamming. AIS spoofing. Dark fleet activity. Increasingly congested sea lanes. Poor visibility from heavy weather or nighttime conditions.
Maritime navigation has never been more complex — ...
Floating energy: promise, peril, and what comes after

Floating energy: promise, peril, and what comes after

04 Dec 2025
Floating energy solutions carry great promise in unlocking offshore potential — but they also come with risk. This session will explore the current state of floating energy projects, the barriers ...
Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East 2025

Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East 2025

09 Dec 2025DUBAI
Part of Riviera’s OSJ series, the Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East is a must-attend event focusing on the regional offshore industry. OSJ ME will bring together shipowners, ...
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