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As bunker fuel costs rise, so does the commercial value of wind

As bunker fuel costs rise, so does the commercial value of wind

13 Nov 2026by Selwyn Parker
From purpose-built cargo ships to existing tankers, PCTCs and LNG carriers, wind-assisted propulsion continues to make a compelling business case
Fleet Performance & MaintenancePropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Norway backs 12 battery-powered ships, two charging facilities with NOK420M in grants

Norway backs 12 battery-powered ships, two charging facilities with NOK420M in grants

10 Nov 2026by John Snyder
Norwegian maritime electrification push continues, with new Enova grants backing the construction and conversion of 12 battery-powered ships and workboats
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Wallenius Wilhelmsen retrofits vehicle carriers with new PLC electronics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen retrofits vehicle carriers with new PLC electronics

30 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Programmable logic controllers will be installed on 35 ships during an investment campaign to reduce the risk of operational disruptions
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
Seatrium wins five-vessel Karpowership floating power plant conversion contract

Seatrium wins five-vessel Karpowership floating power plant conversion contract

23 Oct 2026by Riviera News
Seatrium will convert and integrate five of Karpowership’s next-generation Whale Class floating power plants, with the first vessel scheduled to arrive at its Singapore yard in December 2027
Business & FinanceFleet Performance & MaintenanceFloating LNGShipbuilding & Design
Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades connectivity on over 40 roro vessels

Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades connectivity on over 40 roro vessels

22 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A dual-LEO solution with L-band back-up has been deployed to enhance operational and crew communications
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
World-first ammonia bunker vessel tackles toxic fuel’s safety challenges

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
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceFuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
New fund backs ‘pay-as-you-save’ WAP refits on two Eastern Pacific Shipping tankers

New fund backs ‘pay-as-you-save’ WAP refits on two Eastern Pacific Shipping tankers

20 Oct 2026by John Snyder
Two chemical tankers owned by EPS have been retrofitted with wind-assisted propulsion systems, backed by a fund designed to reduce the risk of investing in novel energy efficiency technologies
Fleet Performance & MaintenancePropulsion
Seatrium renews multi-year ship maintenance and upgrades deal with Carnival

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 & MaintenanceShipbuilding & Design
Fugro upgrades emergency communications on supply ship

Fugro upgrades emergency communications on supply ship

13 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A group of hardware and service companies supported Fugro in enhancing its safety communications on a 2002-built offshore supply vessel in Europe
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceOffshore Support Vessels
HD Hyundai to expand repairs and retrofits offering with US$247M Goltens buyout

HD Hyundai to expand repairs and retrofits offering with US$247M Goltens buyout

09 Oct 2026by Riviera News
Goltens purchase gives Korean shipbuilding group greater reach into repair, retrofit and lifecycle services
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceShipbuilding & Design
ENPASA deploys Inmarsat NexusWave connectivity on tankers

ENPASA deploys Inmarsat NexusWave connectivity on tankers

09 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based shipowner has improved crew welfare and bridge operations with the bonded communications network
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
Ferry to flotel: how heat pumps provide a greener pathway

Ferry to flotel: how heat pumps provide a greener pathway

06 Oct 2026by John Snyder
A ferry-to-flotel conversion shows that zero-emission hotel loads are possible, offering cruise and ferry operators an alternative to oil-fired boilers and fossil fuel-dependent chillers
Equipment & ServicesFleet Performance & MaintenanceShipbuilding & Design

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Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsAmmoniaContainer Shipping & Port TechnologyFuel CellsFuels & LubricantshydrogenInt. Tug & SalvageMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPassenger Ship TechnologyPropulsionRegulations & ComplianceWind Assisted Propulsion

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

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine
LNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsLNG TerminalsPorts & Terminals

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
EthanolFuels & LubricantsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

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
AmmoniaFuels & LubricantsGas ShipsLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPortsPorts & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSOLASSTCWTerminals

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

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBatteries & Electrical SystemsEnvironmental Social and GovernanceHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPortsPorts & TerminalsTug & SalvageTugs / WorkboatsTug & Towage Services

Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Offshore WindOffshore Wind JournalRegulations & Compliance

Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - ONLINE
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

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
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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