Westwood analysis shows that the ongoing war risks delays to both award timing and contract commencement for a wide tranche of jackup tenders ordered by Middle East operators in late 2025 and early 2026

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

Incat Crowther design to support Brunei Shell Petroleum’s offshore energy assets

12 May 2026by David Foxwell

Construction of first examples of Incat Crowther 55 design is already underway at multiple shipyards

Offshore Support Vessels

ECO to add robotic welding at US and Brazilian shipyards

12 May 2026by John Snyder

Edison Chouest Offshore to invest in robotic welding solutions from US subsidiary of South Korea’s HD Hyundai Robotics for three shipyards on the US Gulf Coast and one in Brazil

Offshore Support Vessels Shipbuilding & Design

Record rates for North Sea AHTS vessels, despite stuttering demand

11 May 2026by David Foxwell

Broker says charterers remain vulnerable to price spikes with few vessels available and only a few owners operating anchor-handlers

Offshore Support Vessels

Keel laid for first Olympic Subsea SEV as steel is cut for second

11 May 2026by David Foxwell

Twin milestones reached in newbuild programme at CMHI Shenzhen

Offshore Support Vessels

Non-genuine parts and shortfall in oversight led to fire on offshore vessel

08 May 2026by David Foxwell

Catastrophic engine failure and fire occurred because components were used that weren’t approved by engine OEM

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Offshore Support Vessels

Viking Supply Ships’ chief executive Trond Myklebust resigns after eight years

08 May 2026by David Foxwell

Mr Myklebust, who has worked in the offshore sector for many years, is to leave company on 1 August 2026

Business & Finance Offshore Support Vessels

TGS to undertake 3D multi-client survey in Central Graben area

08 May 2026by David Foxwell

Project in the Åsta Graben area is supported by industry funding

Offshore Contractors

Gulf Marine Services breaks into African and Latin American markets

07 May 2026by David Foxwell

Deals include first for new vessel and first as manager for externally-owned vessel

Business & Finance Offshore Support Vessels

AGR strengthens marine spread with additional vessel capacity

06 May 2026by David Foxwell

‘Construction AHTS vessel’ Aquaman II will be configured as a light construction unit

Offshore Support Vessels

Petrobras win will see DOF build four ROV support vessels in Brazil

06 May 2026by David Foxwell

Petrobras awards company 12-year charter/services contracts for RSV newbuilds

Offshore Support Vessels

Reach Subsea CEO ‘not satisfied’ with Q1 2026 results

05 May 2026by David Foxwell

Company reports weak quarter as it initiates plans to establish Reach Remote as a stand-alone company

Business & Finance Offshore Support Vessels

Opinion

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The strait that changed everything

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been described as the world’s most important oil chokepoint.

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

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants LNG Bunkering Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

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

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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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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