Biofouling is coming under increased regulatory scrutiny, on international and national levels, with IMO’s PPR 14 set to outline a legally binding framework in 2027

Regulations & Compliance

Series of self-powered, propelled maritime data centres unveiled

09 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A South Carolina, US, partnership has introduced concept designs for floating data centres to support growing demand from artificial intelligence

Digitalisation Shipbuilding & Design

Keeping ammonia engines on course with real-time digital monitoring

09 Jul 2026by John Snyder

WinGD product manager, BU Digital, John Nilsson details how the Swiss engine designer will support its new generation of two-stroke engines, including its ammonia dual-fuelled X-DF-A platform

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Projects explore the future of ammonia propulsion for OSVs

09 Jul 2026by John Snyder

A UK-based consortium completes a feasibility study on the use of ammonia as a fuel, advancing engine research, while a Norwegian project takes on a PSV conversion

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Energy storage selected for twin Indian electric tugs

08 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove

An Indian shipyard will build two battery-powered tugboats for a major port in the Kutch district of Gujarat

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

Offshore wind vessels could benefit from range-extending green methanol technology

08 Jul 2026by David Foxwell

Demonstration project suggests methanol delivers 12x the energy density of marine batteries

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

Engine-damaging cat fines: a chief engineer’s nightmare

08 Jul 2026by Paul Morgan

Microscopic cat fines in HFO and VLSFO can be a big headache, causing significant engine wear through simple mechanical abrasion

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Owners ‘pump the brakes’ on methanol-, ammonia- and hydrogen-capable vessels

08 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Uncertainty around a global regulatory framework has slowed near-term investment in alternative fuel-powered newbuilds, with only eight methanol-, ammonia- and hydrogen-powered vessels ordered in the first half of 2026

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Fuel-flexible four-stroke engines selected for nine Grimaldi ropax newbuilds

07 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Italy’s Grimaldi Group has selected Wärtsilä fuel-flexible 46F main engines and propulsion solutions for nine ropax newbuildings under construction in China

Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Penguin delivers first composite superstructure for Singapore’s largest, most complex warship

06 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Penguin Shipyard International delivers first of six composite superstructures to Saab for the Republic of Singapore’s new Multi Role Combat Vessels

Shipbuilding & Design

Tony Wilson (1955–2026): A Master Mariner of the Sea and the Newsroom

06 Jul 2026by Steve Labdon

The maritime community and the world of technical journalism mourn the passing of Anthony “Tony” Wilson, co-founder of Riviera Maritime Media.

Business & Finance

Opinion

2-stroke Engines Alternative Fuels Fuels & Lubricants LNG as a fuel LNG Bunkering LNG Shipping & Terminals Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Naval Architecture & Ship Design New Ship Orders/Charters Propulsion Shipyards

Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

Policy delays and rising compliance costs position LNG firmly as shipping’s leading pragmatic fuel of choice for decarbonisation, writes WinGD business development head, Andrea Lazzaro

Business & Finance Floating LNG Forecasts LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

The strait that changed everything

05 May 2026by Edwin Lampert

Alternative Fuels Batteries & Electrical Systems Generators Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipyards Terminals Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Gas Ships LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Middle East Conflict

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue

Business & Finance Cruise Ships Forecasts Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping

Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder

Business & Finance Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo Home Regulations & Compliance Sale & Purchase Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News

Accidents Drones Home Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Investigations Middle East Conflict Ports Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants LNG Bunkering Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025

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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

24 Feb 2026

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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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