A shipyard in Turkey has laid the keel on 60-m vessels it is building for Smit Lamnalco’s fleet supporting ExxonMobil’s offshore terminal operations in Guyana

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Charting the course of a zero-emissions ferry service in New York Harbour

04 Nov 2026by John Snyder

Lessons from its prototype hydrogen fuel-cell-electric vessel in San Francisco are shaping Switch Maritime’s approach for a new zero-emissions commuter ferry for New York City

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LNG bunkering boom fuels rapid growth in small-scale carrier fleet

29 Oct 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue

The global fleet of small-scale LNG carriers grows to 140 vessels, with LNG bunkering demand, larger capacities and a shift toward Type-C tanks shaping the market’s next phase

Fuels & Lubricants Shipbuilding & Design

First of two all-electric fast ferries for Baleària launched at Armon Shipyards

27 Oct 2026by John Snyder

Baleària’s two zero-emission ropax ferries will enter service in 2027, creating a new green corridor between Europe and Africa

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Ports & Terminals Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Does using a solid-oxide fuel cell on an LNG carrier make sense? MOL intends to find out

26 Oct 2026by John Snyder

A 300-kW SOFC supplied by Bloom Energy will be trialled on an LNG newbuilding as MOL evaluates the technology’s potential to reduce emissions, improve efficiency and support future fuel flexibility

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Boluda Towage expands Norwegian operations with a Turkish newbuild

26 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Sanmar Shipyards has constructed an escort tug to a RAstar 3200 SX design for port and offshore operations

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Regional focus: US owners expand tugboat fleets to handle larger ships entering ports

26 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Tugboat owners, from New York to New Orleans, are investing in their fleets as larger ships visit the nation’s harbours and terminals are expanded

Ice Class Ports & Terminals Shipbuilding & Design

World-first ammonia bunker vessel tackles toxic fuel’s safety challenges

22 Oct 2026by John Snyder

In performing the world’s first commercial ammonia STS bunkering operation, Shenghang Yongle has spotlighted the engineering and safety systems needed to handle one of shipping’s most dangerous alternative fuels

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Newbuilds bolster European owners’ tug, workboat fleets

19 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

In northern Europe and the Mediterranean, new tugs, salvage vessels and utility boats have started harbour and coastal operations

Ice Class Ports & Terminals Shipbuilding & Design

Seatrium renews multi-year ship maintenance and upgrades deal with Carnival

16 Oct 2026by Riviera News

Three Carnival cruise ships are scheduled to undergo work at Seatrium yards in the fourth quarter of 2026, with additional vessels expected through 2029

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Shipbuilding & Design

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Booming LNG exports drive US tugboat fleet growth and owner investment campaigns

When it comes to new tugboat construction, LNG is attracting the greatest interest in many US states and one Canadian province

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ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine

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Wood Mackenzie: can Canada capitalise on Asia's need for long-term, lower-carbon LNG?

21 Oct 2026by Riviera News

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Policy and insurance: automation does not make an autonomous ship

16 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

15 Oct 2026by John Snyder

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Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

02 Oct 2026by Riviera News

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Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright

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Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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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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