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Isles of Scilly passenger ferry starts sea trials in Vietnam

Isles of Scilly passenger ferry starts sea trials in Vietnam

17 Jul 2026by Riviera News
Scillonian IV, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s new purpose-built passenger ferry, will be entering the sea trials phase in Vietnam this week
Shipbuilding & Design
Svitzer uses simulators in the Caribbean to train TRAnsverse tug masters

Svitzer uses simulators in the Caribbean to train TRAnsverse tug masters

17 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The Danish owner is preparing crews for the arrival of the first of these new types of tugs in Latin America
Ports & Terminals
Cape Shipping expands VLCC orderbook with single vessel order in Japan

Cape Shipping expands VLCC orderbook with single vessel order in Japan

16 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The Adrianopoulos family led owner has been particularly active in the newbuilding market this year
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
European green shipping corridor gets a hydrogen boost

European green shipping corridor gets a hydrogen boost

15 Jul 2026by John Snyder
Two hydrogen fuel cell-powered container ships under construction for Samskip will be part of an EU-backed project to create a green shipping corridor between Oslo and Rotterdam
Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsPorts & TerminalsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
VLCC ordering hits all-time high with half the year still to go 

VLCC ordering hits all-time high with half the year still to go 

15 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Brokers are struggling to keep track as orders continue to pile up week after week
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Greek major Minerva moves into larger box ships with Hengli order

Greek major Minerva moves into larger box ships with Hengli order

14 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Andreas Martinos-led owner reportedly books four 6,000-TEU vessels
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Propulsion ordered for newbuild RAscal harbour tug

Propulsion ordered for newbuild RAscal harbour tug

14 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Med Marine will build this compact tugboat in Turkey for operations in local harbours with constrained shipping fairways
Shipbuilding & Design
Greece's VLCC ordering spree could propel nation past China

Greece's VLCC ordering spree could propel nation past China

14 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
While Greek owners dominate the broader tanker market, China remains ahead in VLCC ownership
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Carnival cuts steel on first behemoth Ace Class cruise ship

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
China Merchants launches 10-vessel shipbuilding programme spanning tankers, box ships and bulkers

China Merchants launches 10-vessel shipbuilding programme spanning tankers, box ships and bulkers

13 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The Chinese shipping giant is turning to domestic yards for its latest newbuildings
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
UK owners boost towage with newbuild harbour tugs, multipurpose vessels

UK owners boost towage with newbuild harbour tugs, multipurpose vessels

13 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove
British towage providers are enhancing their fleets to respond to rising ship calls in ports
Shipbuilding & Design
ADNOC LS splashes US$900M on LNG carrier quartet at Chinese yard 

ADNOC LS splashes US$900M on LNG carrier quartet at Chinese yard 

10 Jul 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Abu Dhabi-based owner is the latest to entrust Chinese builders with high-value asset construction
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design

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Shipowners look to LNG to bridge a wider gap

12 Jun 2026by Andrea Lazzaro
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The strait that changed everything

05 May 2026by Edwin Lampert
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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
Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMiddle East ConflictSafety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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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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