While trial projects have demonstrated the technical potential of using ammonia on tugs, there are many operational and safety challenges still to overcome

Fuels & Lubricants

Uniworld grows luxury river cruise footprint in Europe and Southeast Asia

22 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Three new Super Ship river cruise newbuilds ordered by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will debut in 2028, expanding its fleet to 22 ships

Shipbuilding & Design

Leading European parcel tanker operator expands newbuild programme at Chinese shipyard

21 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Essberger exercises option for two more newbuilds, increasing orderbook to eight chemical tankers at China Merchant Industry shipyard

Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Shipbuilding & Design

Isles of Scilly passenger ferry starts sea trials in Vietnam

17 Jul 2026by Riviera News

Scillonian IV, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s new purpose-built passenger ferry, will be entering the sea trials phase in Vietnam this week

Shipbuilding & Design

Class unveils digital platform for maritime rules, technical knowledge

16 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Neuron will support vessel design, construction, surveys, operations and regulatory and class-rule compliance

Regulations & Compliance

Carnival cuts steel on first behemoth Ace Class cruise ship

13 Jul 2026by Riviera News

Under construction at Fincantieri, the 230,000 gross tonne vessel will have capacity to carry 8,000 passengers and will share its name with the first Carnival ship Fincantieri built

Shipbuilding & Design

Series of self-powered, mobile 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

Panama Canal’s journey to net-zero starts with hybrid tugs

03 Jul 2026by John Snyder

With an ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Panama Canal Authority is investing in 20 hybrid tugs

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Ports & Terminals

Samsung adopts voyage optimisation, digital twins

01 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A South Korean conglomerate will use software to adjust routes used by autonomous vessels to reduce emissions

Shipbuilding & Design

Obituary: Brandon Durar, a legend who shaped towage and salvage

30 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Brandon Durar spent more than 45 years advancing marine deck equipment for the global tug and workboat market

Safety & Incidents

Washington State Ferries selects systems integrator for shore power effort

29 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Largest ferry operator in the US moves on plans for shore power infrastructure development to support ferry electrification

Business & Finance Ports & Terminals Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Two ferries readied for new life in Florida, while San Francisco's zero-emissions network progresses

29 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Two high-speed vessels were acquired for a new Tampa Bay ferry service, and construction has begun on the first of two all-electric, 400-passenger ferries for San Francisco

Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Opinion

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big Data Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage Maritime Optimisation & Communications Optimisation & Communication Ports Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Optimisation

AI will be a gamechanger for tugs, salvage

More tug owners and port operators are deploying artificial intelligence and digitalisation to increase efficiency and cut costs

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

12 Jun 2026by 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

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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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