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

How a refiner uses shipping to achieve its sustainability goals

02 Oct 2024by Craig Jallal

How does an independent refinery incorporate shipping into its sustainability strategy? Neste uses time-chartered vessels and low-emissions fuels

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Ports & Terminals

Navigating the regulatory complexities of GHG pricing

05 Jul 2024by George Georgiou

In a Q&A with Riviera, Dynacom senior manager, Evangelos Adam, warns about inflationary pressures and calls for EU-IMO convergence on global levy

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Butterflies and avalanches: did the sulphur cap bolster global heating?

07 Jun 2024by Kevin Turner

A new study suggests that shipping’s transition to the much-vaunted IMO sulphur cap has actually increased global heating

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

A long road ahead for onboard carbon capture

09 Aug 2023by Gavin Lipsith

Learnings from CIMAC Congress 2023 highlight the developments needed for onboard carbon capture to become a widely applicable decarbonisation solution

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Carbon Capture & Storage Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Scrubber market still robust, despite premium declines

05 Apr 2023by Selwyn Parker

The declining premium between compliant and non-compliant fuels raises questions for the long-term outlook of the scrubber market

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions

After dip in 2022, orderbook shows mixed signals on scrubber fittings

15 Mar 2023by Riviera News

Dropping by nearly a quarter in 2022, some 17% of vessels currently ordered are likely to be equipped with scrubbers, according to BIMCO chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Regulations & Compliance

SodaFlexx installs 'sustainable SOx abatement' system on Bontrup bulker

08 Mar 2023by Riviera News

The scrubber system, which uses sodium bicarbonate to treat a vessel’s exhaust gas, is in on bulker Bontrup Amsterdam

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Regulations & Compliance

IINO chemical carriers in rescue operation, fuel trial

07 Mar 2023by Craig Jallal

Chemical carrier rescues 52 people from the ocean

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Adopting new clean tech remains challenging for shipowners

21 Feb 2023by Sean McLaughlin

A lack of collaboration and transparency on green technology performance has been a key barrier to its uptake, says Houlder strategy consultant Sean McLaughlin

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Hybrid drive system maximises LNG-battery tug’s environmental performance

19 Feb 2023by John Snyder

Schottel’s Sydrive-E system, installed in Sembcorp Marine’s new LNG-battery hybrid tug, enables the best source of propulsive power to be chosen and reduces emissions

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Propulsion

Avoiding stranded assets in a rapidly decarbonising world

08 Dec 2022by John Snyder

PIL, ING Bank and Lloyd’s Register executives discuss how decarbonisation and future fuels are reshaping the shipping investment landscape, and why they formed The Silk Alliance to address it

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Fuels & Lubricants

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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

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology EEDI / EEOI Maritime Environmental Protection Refurbishment Regulations & Compliance

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

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

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

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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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