Could the recent US$5.8Bn acquisition of Valaris by Transocean kick off another round of rig-owner consolidation? Westwood Global Energy’s Americas research director, Cinnamon Edralin, examines the impact of the deal

Business & Finance

ZIM workers escalate strike after Hapag-Lloyd acquisition

18 Feb 2026by Rebecca Moore

Hapag-Lloyd CEO says ZIM headquarters employees and management will receive a job guarantee for a defined period after acquisition closing

Business & Finance

Bhagwan expands Australian operations through Riverside acquisition

18 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Transaction extends operations in northern Queensland, with additional activities in Mackay and Pilbara

Business & Finance

Samskip sells UK and Ireland cargo business

18 Feb 2026by Rebecca Moore

Shortsea shipping and multimodal operator CLdN has picked up Samskip’s UK and Ireland quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business

Business & Finance

Harbour Energy enters US offshore market, finalises US$3.2Bn acquisition of LLOG

13 Feb 2026by Jamey Bergman

UK-headquartered independent oil and gas company Harbour Energy adds US Gulf business to operational units in Norway, UK, Argentina and Mexico

Offshore Contractors

Offshore energy and dredging company Great Lakes acquired by Saltchuk

12 Feb 2026by David Foxwell

Primarily a dredging company, Great Lakes has expanded into offshore energy, and is to be acquired for total transaction value of US$1.5Bna

Offshore Support Vessels Offshore Wind Equipment & Services

Navigating the changing OSV financial landscape

11 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Experts in finance and contract law unpack the complexities of offshore support vessel financing

Business & Finance Offshore Support Vessels

Transocean commits US$5.8Bn to acquire rival Valaris

10 Feb 2026by Jamey Bergman

The all-stock purchase joins two of the top 10 offshore drilling rig owners and would position the combined fleet at the top of the ranks of offshore drillers

Business & Finance

Tidewater chief: seek partnerships, not newbuildings

09 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Quintin Kneen suggests owners pool resources instead of ordering newbuilds at inflated prices

Business & Finance Offshore Support Vessels

Finnish BWMS division set for sale

09 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal

Swedish diverse investor Solix signs deal for a marine water and waste business based in Finland, with the parties targeting completion in Q3 2026

Business & Finance Regulations & Compliance

Opinion

4-stroke Engines Fuels & Lubricants Home Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipbuilding & Design Terminals Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

Finally, the tug and towage sector will discover how methanol can become a credible alternative fuel to diesel

Batteries & Electrical Systems Ferries Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Propulsion Tugs / Workboats

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

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

Home Int. Tug & Salvage New Ship Orders/Charters Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

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

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Ballast Water Treatment Technology Container Ships Environmental Social and Governance Maritime Environmental Protection MARPOL Regulations & Compliance

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

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Dry Cargo Forecasts Regulations & Compliance Ship Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

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

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vessels Bridge Equipment Bridge Systems Communications Digital Twins Digitalisation ECDIS Floating LNG Home Maritime Optimisation & Communications Navigation Optimisation & Communication Ports Satellite Communications Vessel Optimisation Voyage Planning VSAT

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Events

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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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