Citing ’historically high’ levels in its Gatún Lake reservoir, the authority administering the global shipping shortcut said it does not foresee the need for transit restrictions in 2026

Business & Finance Ports & Terminals

Editor’s choice 2023: LNG fleet hitting the big numbers in 2023

29 Dec 2023by Craig Jallal

LNG shipping is expanding in size through its enormous orderbook, and in scope with CO2 and carbon capture beginning to play a part in operations

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents Shipbuilding & Design

Editor’s choice 2023: regulations, tankers, and more regulations

29 Dec 2023by Craig Jallal

Compliance and emissions were the main themes impacting tanker operations in 2023

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Panama Canal cuts quotas again after driest October since 1950

02 Nov 2023by Jamey Bergman

Transit reservation slots for vessels cut immediately from 31 to 25, with four further reductions taking the quota as low as 18 from 1 February 2024

Business & Finance Ports & Terminals

Positive outlook for bulkers amid shifts in global trade dynamics

18 Oct 2023by Craig Jallal

The outlook for dry bulk carrier values looks promising

Business & Finance

How Greek shipping plans to regain the top slot

11 Oct 2023by Craig Jallal

China has surpassed Greece as the leading owner of global fleet tonnage, but Greek and Cypriot owners remain integral to the tanker fleet

Why STS is attracting the wrong kind of players

06 Oct 2023by Craig Jallal

DYNAMARINe CEO, Dr Alexandros Glykas, warns how new regional ship-to-ship operators are impacting established global providers

Regulations & Compliance

US$2.3M fine for inoperable inert gas system and dumping oily waste

14 Aug 2023by Craig Jallal

Tanker operator Zeus Lines Management put the crew and port in danger

Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Pilot projects prepare the path to a greener future

09 Aug 2023by Craig Jallal

Norway’s Green Shipping Programme is helping shipping meet both customers’ environmental concerns and their logistical demands

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Shipbuilding & Design

The outlook for LPG shipping and trade

01 Aug 2023by Craig Jallal

In its report to the end of its fiscal year (31 March 2023), global LPG shipping company Dorian LPG reviewed the previous 12 months and gave a short-term outlook for the LPG shipping sector

P&O Ferries extends key ship charter agreements

12 Jul 2023by Rebecca Moore

Three-year extensions to ship charters on North Sea routes

Business & Finance

OOIL scoops top-performing ESG score

03 Jul 2023by Rebecca Moore

OOIL’s ESG score is within 1% of the industry’s highest score

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

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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.

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Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue

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Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder

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The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News

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Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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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.

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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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