Singapore decarbonisation conference concludes with intensive roundtable discussions covering critical aspects of the industry’s transition to zero-carbon shipping

US follows through on port fees plan, with amendments

23 Apr 2025by Jamey Bergman

Fees on Chinese-built, owned or operated vessels and foreign-built car carriers are set to start in October 2025, while ’limited restrictions’ on LNG transported on foreign-built vessels will begin in April 2028

Regulations & Compliance

IMO Carbon Levy breakthrough exposes critical charter contract gaps

23 Apr 2025by Edwin Lampert

Maritime regulatory developments are reshaping contractual relationships between vessel owners and charterers, as new legal frameworks emerge to address the complex compliance requirements of EU emissions regulations and IMO’s greenhouse gas measures

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

US takes first steps for five-year plan to expand offshore oil and gas

18 Apr 2025by Jamey Bergman

Ahead of a public comment period, the US Department of the Interior noted changes including a new Outer Continental Shelf planning area in Alaska’s Arctic waters

Regulations & Compliance

Digital shift and human focus: SIRE 2.0

17 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Since its implementation, SIRE 2.0 has brought digital demands, crew-level scrutiny, and procedural reshaping — and there is more to come

Digitalisation Regulations & Compliance

IMO carbon levy breakthrough reshapes shipping's decarbonisation landscape

16 Apr 2025by Edwin Lampert

Industry leaders gather at Singapore decarbonisation conference to assess the implications of advancing Singapore’s J9 proposal as the frontrunner carbon pricing framework

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

More global ECAs bring more operational and safety risks

16 Apr 2025by John Snyder

New ECAs for Canadian Arctic, Mediterranean and Norwegian Sea will require ships to perform more frequent fuel switching operations, increasing operational and enforcement risks

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

IMO breaks with convention to advance global net-zero framework

15 Apr 2025by Edwin Lampert

IMO achieved progress in developing its global net-zero framework during this month’s MEPC 83 meeting

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

IMO adopts net-zero rules, industry divided

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

MEPC 83’s approval of GHG intensity rules for 2028 enforcement has drawn support and criticism across the maritime sector

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

ICS, Intertanko, BIMCO and BEMA respond to MEPC 83, urging transparency in developing IMO’s greenhouse gas, plastic pollution and underwater noise rules

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

The ‘great’ compromise: IMO agrees to global carbon price for shipping

14 Apr 2025by John Snyder

During an historic and sometimes heated debate, IMO agreed to a mandatory GHG pricing mechanism and a global fuel standard as part of its net-zero framework, setting in motion formal adoption in October 2025

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Methanol fuel: preparing ships for a green-fuels future

11 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

With the engine technology now available, ships are being built ready to use green methanol

Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

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Business & Finance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

From trade threats to climate costs

GHG rules from MEPC 83 carry a financial and political weight comparable to physical trade disruptions — yet are harder to price or predict

Ammonia Batteries & Electrical Systems Bio Products Ethanol Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Propulsion hydrogen Int. Tug & Salvage LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Propulsion Tug & Salvage

Emissions reduction: methanol and batteries take central stage

18 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design

Revitalising US shipbuilding: Congress needs to step up

17 Apr 2025by John Snyder

Equipment & Services Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Ports & Terminals

Scalable shore power for passenger vessels

07 Apr 2025by Rebecca Moore

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Container Shipping Container Shipping & Port Technology Container Ships Financial Results Trade Routes

BIMCO: Container rates see worst first quarter in decades with 28% drop

02 Apr 2025by Niels Rasmussen

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business & Finance offshore support Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive ‘AI arms race’

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder

Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo LNG Shipping & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Uncovering the employment challenges and pitfalls for maritime's international workforce

27 Mar 2025by David Ashmore

Autonomous Vessels Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage Maritime Optimisation & Communications Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Tug owners are innovators in autonomy and automation

24 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Container Shipping Container Shipping & Port Technology Regulations & Compliance

Sustainability in container shipping: a shipper's perspective

20 Mar 2025by Alessandro Menezes

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Maritime Environmental Protection Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

Beginning 12 May 2025, a series of webinars will focus on maritime environmental protection. These webinars aim to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Registered participants will also receive copies of the webinar materials after the event. The discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

Cyber & Vessel Security Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

In mid-May, Riviera will be holding two webinars focused on the latest developments in cyber and vessel security. Our webinars are designed to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Those who register will also receive copies of webinar materials after the event. Our discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

The illusion of safety: what we're getting wrong about crews, tech, and fatigue

13 May 2025

CET - ONLINE

The recent collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate has reignited questions across the industry — about how crews are supported on the bridge, how fatigue is managed, and whether today’s operational models are truly fit for purpose.

While investigations are still underway, early scrutiny has turned to factors like manning levels, use of automation, navigational practices, and rest management. These themes echo growing concerns across the shipping sector: are we doing enough to empower

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2025

14 May 2025

London

A changing landscape – the emergence of a sustainable green ship recycling industry.
The programme brings together key stakeholders including vessel owners, ship recycling companies, cash buyers, brokers, regulatory authorities, and technology providers.

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Phone: +44 20 8364 1551
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