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Permanent magnet machines for shaft generator systems and main propulsion

Permanent magnet machines for shaft generator systems and main propulsion

Permanent magnet (PM) technology has already proven its worth across many industries – from renewable energy to electric transportation. But in the ...
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Viasat sells Navarino equity to monetise its portfolio

Viasat sells Navarino equity to monetise its portfolio

09 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Navarino’s founders will work with ICG to accelerate growth in maritime connectivity and cyber security
Cyber Security
'All-Japan alliance': Imabari sees growing momentum to revive domestic shipbuilding

'All-Japan alliance': Imabari sees growing momentum to revive domestic shipbuilding

09 Jan 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Imabari has completed the purchase of a 60% controlling stake in JMU, effectively integrating Japan’s second-largest shipbuilder
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
2025's most-read stories in International Tug & Salvage

2025's most-read stories in International Tug & Salvage

26 Dec 2025by Riviera News
We look back on our most-read stories to get a better view, from you, of the topics that shaped the industry in 2025
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
2025 in tug and salvage: batteries, alternative fuels, design innovation and corporate deals 

2025 in tug and salvage: batteries, alternative fuels, design innovation and corporate deals 

26 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
It has been a pivotal year in terms of tugboat innovation with new power technologies, efficient designs and preparing for alternative fuels
Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel Cells
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
Boluda consolidates position in Australia

Boluda consolidates position in Australia

23 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
A major tug owner has acquired another towage company in Australia to strengthen its position on the continent
Ports & Terminals
Wave of market consolidation rolls on

Wave of market consolidation rolls on

23 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Further corporate transactions have led to world-class tug owners and larger regional towboat operators
Business & Finance
Bourbon gets new majority shareholders, fresh injection of capital

Bourbon gets new majority shareholders, fresh injection of capital

22 Dec 2025by John Snyder
In debt for equity transaction, global investment firms take over as majority investors and will inject fresh capital in restructured French OSV owner, allowing fleet renewal
Business & FinanceOffshore ContractorsOffshore Support Vessels
MidOcean Energy agrees to buy Petronas’ Canada stake

MidOcean Energy agrees to buy Petronas’ Canada stake

22 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
MidOcean Energy set out a deal for 20% of Petronas’ Canadian entities, spanning North Montney upstream and the LNG Canada holding partnership
Business & Finance
Ocean Yield, NYK team up to build four LNG carriers

Ocean Yield, NYK team up to build four LNG carriers

19 Dec 2025by Jamey Bergman
Norway-based shipowner and investment firm Ocean Yield has partnered on the newbuilds with Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
Business & Finance
ExxonMobil extends FPSO contracts, GEPetrol purchases one

ExxonMobil extends FPSO contracts, GEPetrol purchases one

19 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
SBM Offshore will refurbish two FPSOs operating in Angola and has sold another in Equatorial Guinea
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
Centrica completes Grain LNG acquisition, data-led maintenance programme explained

Centrica completes Grain LNG acquisition, data-led maintenance programme explained

18 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal
AI and drones contribute to new maintenance and inspection practices at Centrica’s latest acquisition
Business & FinanceDigitalisationFleet Performance & Maintenance

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Analyst / Bank ForecastsBusiness & FinanceDry CargoForecastsRegulations & ComplianceShip Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

Dry bulk enters 2026 with more ships, fragile trade growth and tougher demands on safety, paperwork and emissions, keeping utilisation under pressure
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VesselsBig DataBridge SystemsCommunicationsCondition MonitoringDigital TwinsDigitalisationLifecycle ManagementMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsNavigationOptimisation & CommunicationSatellite CommunicationsVessel MonitoringVessel Optimisation

2025 in maritime optimisation and communications: LEO constellations, GPS jamming, AI and USVs drive development

29 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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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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