A new maritime initiative aims to accelerate battery-powered shipping and shore power, targeting 20% electrification of international shipping by 2035

Free tool shows net-zero policy options' trade cost impacts for IMO member states

10 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Shipping policy think tank’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) Impact Tracker offers free country-level analysis in 136 coastal states ahead of crucial IMO negotiations

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Shipping's Poseidon Principles creates Advisory Council, names Lindsey Keeble chair

09 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Shipping’s primary climate alignment and disclosure framework has expanded and is considering extending its activities to crew welfare and biodiversity

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Class collaboration enhances emissions data sharing and verification

06 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove

China Classification Society verification services will help shipping companies raise their compliance with environmental regulations

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Brazilian authorities approve merger between Subsea 7 and Saipem

05 Nov 2026by David Foxwell

Combined entity to sell Seven Borealis in order to address competition concerns

Offshore Support Vessels Regulations & Compliance

HiMSEN's new low-pressure ammonia four-stroke engine marks testing milestone

03 Nov 2026by John Snyder

Seven class societies witness Type Approval Test of a new four-stroke, Otto-cycle ammonia dual-fuel engine developed by HHI-EMD

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

ClassNK releases updated cybersecurity management guidelines

02 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove

The second edition of the guidelines is split into two parts to cover CSMS and audit requirements

Cyber Security Regulations & Compliance

Shipowners navigate ‘swan lake’ of investment uncertainty

30 Oct 2026by John Snyder

The Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, sanctions, and shifting trade flows have boosted rates, but shipowners face growing uncertainty over regulation and long-term investment decisions

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

International Workboat Code of Practice unveiled to enhance global safety

28 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A new code of practice will provide guidance in a growing industry sector where only limited regulations and advice may exist in several countries

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MSC Cruises testing shows methane slip at half the levels of FuelEU assumptions

28 Oct 2026by Selwyn Parker

Independent verification of LNG-fuelled cruise ships found methane slip levels around 50% below FuelEU default values

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IMCA 2030: a strategy to meet the needs of offshore construction

28 Oct 2026by David Foxwell

As IMCA chief executive, Iain Grainger, explains, the offshore construction industry is entering a period of profound change

Offshore Support Vessels Regulations & Compliance

Shipping needs an interoperable digital framework for seafarer certification

28 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Keeping physical seafarer documentation raises various security, data protection, criminal and privacy risks

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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.

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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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