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Amazon acquires Globalstar to accelerate maritime communications rollout 

Amazon acquires Globalstar to accelerate maritime communications rollout 

16 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Low Earth orbit satellites will provide connectivity directly to mobile devices, including Apple mobiles, under two agreements
Business & Finance
Tripartite consortium inks deal for minority stake in Scandinavian ferry heavyweight

Tripartite consortium inks deal for minority stake in Scandinavian ferry heavyweight

15 Apr 2026by Naida Hakirevic
Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget leads consortium in €510M deal to acquire a 30% interest in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure
Business & Finance
Hanwha Engine finalises deal for electric propulsion specialists SEAM

Hanwha Engine finalises deal for electric propulsion specialists SEAM

10 Apr 2026by Jamey Bergman
Hanwha Engine, a division of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group, has acquired Norway-based electric propulsion and system integration specialist SEAM
Business & FinanceHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsPropulsion
Schulte Group expands digital ecosystem

Schulte Group expands digital ecosystem

10 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
MariApps Marine’s software solutions will be expanded after acquiring an Indian company
Digitalisation
Tugboat, towboat sales plummet as availability dries up

Tugboat, towboat sales plummet as availability dries up

09 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The secondhand tug and pushboat market remains particularly tight, with fewer vessels for sale
Ports & Terminals
Bhagwan acquires Riverside Marine, expanding Australian port operations

Bhagwan acquires Riverside Marine, expanding Australian port operations

07 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
US$90M enterprise-value deal brings tugboat fleet management to key metal ore export ports
Ports & Terminals
Semiramis Paliou hits back at Genco rejection, moves to reshape board

Semiramis Paliou hits back at Genco rejection, moves to reshape board

23 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Diana chief executive said Genco management prioritises entrenchment over shareholder value
Business & Finance
Genco rejects Diana’s revised bid as undervaluing the company, open to talks

Genco rejects Diana’s revised bid as undervaluing the company, open to talks

20 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Genco has also pushed back against the proposed Diana-Star Bulk S&P deal
Business & Finance
MSC-Sinokor tie-up confirmed as regulators reveal joint control deal

MSC-Sinokor tie-up confirmed as regulators reveal joint control deal

19 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Industry sources had long speculated about a partnership between the Aponte family and Ga-Hyun Chung
Business & Finance
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers completes ferry firm acquisition

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers completes ferry firm acquisition

18 Mar 2026by Rebecca Moore
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers expands UK footprint with acquisition of The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company
Business & Finance
Stolt-Nielsen, NYK confirm deal for 50% stake in Avenir LNG

Stolt-Nielsen, NYK confirm deal for 50% stake in Avenir LNG

16 Mar 2026by Jamey Bergman
Small-scale LNG bunkering outfit Avenir LNG has become the subject of an equity shift for Stolt-Nielsen’s chemical and product tanker-dominant business
Business & FinanceSmall Scale LNG
SAAM 2025: a record year in revenue and results

SAAM 2025: a record year in revenue and results

13 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Latin American towage group reported a 9% rise in revenues during 2025 and increasing income
Business & FinancePorts & Terminals

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Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMiddle East ConflictSafety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsFuels & LubricantsLNG BunkeringMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPorts & TerminalsRegulations & Compliance

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

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder
4-stroke EnginesFuels & LubricantsHomeHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMethanolNaval Architecture & Ship DesignPortsShipbuilding & DesignTerminalsTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Batteries & Electrical SystemsFerriesHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPassenger Ship TechnologyPropulsionTugs / Workboats

Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos
HomeInt. Tug & SalvageNew Ship Orders/ChartersPorts & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsAlternative FuelsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryRegulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys
Ballast Water Management ConventionBallast Water Management SystemsBallast Water TreatmentBallast Water Treatment TechnologyContainer ShipsEnvironmental Social and GovernanceMaritime Environmental ProtectionMARPOLRegulations & Compliance

2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Analyst / Bank ForecastsBusiness & FinanceDry CargoForecastsRegulations & ComplianceShip Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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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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