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Gulf Marine names lubricant tanker in ceremonies in Singapore

Gulf Marine names lubricant tanker in ceremonies in Singapore

19 Jan 2026by John Snyder
Long-time marine lubricant supplier adds first-owned lubricant supply tanker to fleet in Singapore
Fuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
With an eye on slashing debt, BP sells majority stake in Castrol

With an eye on slashing debt, BP sells majority stake in Castrol

24 Dec 2025by John Snyder
Oil and gas major will realise net proceeds of about US$6.0Bn by selling 65% stake in lubricant business to Stonepeak
Business & FinanceFuels & Lubricants
Lubricant breakthroughs cut fuel consumption 

Lubricant breakthroughs cut fuel consumption 

21 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove
While the spotlight within the maritime industry is increasingly focused on future fuel pathways, oil companies are adapting lubricants to reduce fuel and emissions
Fuels & Lubricants
BP strategy reset includes ramp up in oil and gas spending, review of lubricants business

BP strategy reset includes ramp up in oil and gas spending, review of lubricants business

04 Mar 2025by Jamey Bergman
Promising ’long-term shareholder value’, the UK energy major will cut more than US$5Bn per year from investments in renewable and low-carbon fuels and technologies
Business & FinanceFuels & LubricantsOffshore Contractors
Digital insights ease the cost and complexity of marine lubricant

Digital insights ease the cost and complexity of marine lubricant

03 Mar 2025by John Snyder
Closelink digital platform uses data-driven analytics to help shipowners and ship managers to devise a procurement strategy to reduce annual lubricant opex
DigitalisationFleet Performance & MaintenanceFuels & Lubricants
Cylinder lubricant granted gas validation status by WinGD

Cylinder lubricant granted gas validation status by WinGD

26 Jul 2024by Riviera News
LNG validation status secures use in low-speed gas and diesel engines
 
Fuels & LubricantsRegulations & Compliance
ExxonMobil cylinder oil approved for use in dual-fuel engines with methanol and LNG

ExxonMobil cylinder oil approved for use in dual-fuel engines with methanol and LNG

11 Jun 2024by Riviera News
The cylinder oil was developed for use in slow-speed, two-stroke marine engines
Fuels & Lubricants
ExxonMobil opens Singapore test lab

ExxonMobil opens Singapore test lab

13 Feb 2024by Riviera News
Expanded testing helps ensure service users get the insights needed to maintain safe and efficient operations
Fuels & Lubricants
MAN PrimeServ, C C Jensen sign licensing agreement

MAN PrimeServ, C C Jensen sign licensing agreement

12 Feb 2024by Riviera News
Global agreement covers lube-oil units within the marine and power retrofit segments that optimise environmental benefits
Business & FinanceFleet Performance & Maintenance
Blue Ocean Alliance to work on sterntube-less ship design

Blue Ocean Alliance to work on sterntube-less ship design

07 Dec 2023by Riviera News
Cross industry alliance believes new ship design can help ship owners save hundreds of thousands of dollars in operational expenses
PropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Monitoring and maintaining engine health with sensors and sample analysis

Monitoring and maintaining engine health with sensors and sample analysis

20 Oct 2023by Martyn Wingrove
Shell Marine outlines its work with OEMs, vessel owners and crew to monitor lubricant oil and detect engine issues
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceFuels & Lubricants
Chevron lube receives all clear from WinGD for VLSFO and LNG engines

Chevron lube receives all clear from WinGD for VLSFO and LNG engines

09 Oct 2023by Riviera News
Taro Ultra Advanced 40 oil has achieved a no objection letter from the engine manufacturer
Fuels & Lubricants

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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Business & FinanceForecastsTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Alternative FuelsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvageIoTLNG as a fuelMarine PropulsionMethanolPortsShipbuilding & DesignTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / WorkboatsVessel MonitoringVessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VesselsBridge EquipmentBridge SystemsCommunicationsDigital TwinsDigitalisationECDISFloating LNGHomeMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsNavigationOptimisation & CommunicationPortsSatellite CommunicationsVessel OptimisationVoyage PlanningVSAT

2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Business & FinanceFloating LNGLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & Terminals

The size of the prize

30 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
Offshore WindOffshore Wind JournalOffshore Wind Policy

2026 in the offshore wind industry: the beginning of a much-needed reset

30 Dec 2025by David Foxwell
Alternative FuelsBallast Water Treatment TechnologyFuels & LubricantsMaritime Environmental ProtectionRegulations & Compliance

2025 in marine environmental protection: politics stall progress on net zero

29 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
HomeInt. Tug & SalvagePortsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & IncidentsTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Legal framework for towage in the digital era 

29 Dec 2025by Helen McCormick

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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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