Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces say they have targeted more than 100 Russian-linked vessels over more than a week of attacks on maritime logistics in the Sea of Azov

Safety & Incidents

BioLNG bunkered by Royal Caribbean's newest 5,600-passenger cruise ship

14 Jul 2026by John Snyder

250,000-gt Legend of the Seas bunkers bioLNG at the Port of Cádiz, Spain

Fuels & Lubricants Ports & Terminals Propulsion

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

Four Seasons Yachts to build a third cruise ship

10 Jul 2026by Riviera News

Set for delivery in late 2031, Four Seasons’ third ship will be built to the same specifications as its previous two vessels

Shipbuilding & Design

Fuel-flexible four-stroke engines selected for nine Grimaldi ropax newbuilds

07 Jul 2026by John Snyder

Italy’s Grimaldi Group has selected Wärtsilä fuel-flexible 46F main engines and propulsion solutions for nine ropax newbuildings under construction in China

Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Incat completes roll-back of Molslinjen battery-powered ferry hull

06 Jul 2026by Riviera News

Behind the scenes of "the world’s largest electrification project at sea"

Shipbuilding & Design

Want to charge up ferry decarbonisation? Fund Onshore Power Supply

03 Jul 2026by John Snyder

With the hybrid and all-electric ferry fleet growing, Interferry is calling on the EU to create a dedicated funding mechanism to support OPS and advance decarbonisation in the sector

Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

UK emissions trading scheme extends to domestic shipping

01 Jul 2026by Jamey Bergman

The UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme for maritime enters into force on 1 July 2026, and UK shipping interests have raised ’concerns’

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Batteries key for Grimaldi’s methanol-hybrid-electric ropax newbuilds

30 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Battery technology has been selected for Grimaldi’s nine methanol hybrid-electric ropax vessels under construction in China

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

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

Construction begins on new high-speed ferry for Massachusetts operator

29 Jun 2026by John Snyder

Hy-Line Cruises is building new Incat Crowther-designed 30-knot multi-hull vessel in Louisiana for tourism and commercial routes

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

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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