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Update: Docked cruise ship capsizes in New Orleans after being hit by tanker

Update: Docked cruise ship capsizes in New Orleans after being hit by tanker

14 Nov 2026by John Snyder
32 people sent to local New Orleans hospitals, after a docked cruise ship capsizes after being hit by a tanker
Safety & Incidents
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
OET's Alafouzos casts doubt on practical return of sanctioned tankers

OET's Alafouzos casts doubt on practical return of sanctioned tankers

13 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Okeanis Eco Tankers chief has weighed in on efforts to bring sanctioned tankers back into mainstream trade
Business & Finance
Lila Global said to enter VLGC market with BW LPG vessel acquisition 

Lila Global said to enter VLGC market with BW LPG vessel acquisition 

13 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Fresh from entering LNG shipping, Lila Global appears to be setting its sights on the VLGC market
Business & Finance
Sinokor-linked VLCCs attacked: four injured in first attack, second sees tanker evacuated off UAE

Sinokor-linked VLCCs attacked: four injured in first attack, second sees tanker evacuated off UAE

12 Nov 2026by Riviera News
A strike on the engine room of tanker Dominica Prosperity off Ras Al Khaimah on 11 November started a fire and forced the evacuation of all 22 crew members
Middle East ConflictPorts & TerminalsSafety & Incidents
Teekay makes newbuilding comeback with four vessels as VLCC strength drives spillover demand

Teekay makes newbuilding comeback with four vessels as VLCC strength drives spillover demand

12 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The US-listed owner is on track to post record earnings this year amid a strong tanker market
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Rapidly expanding VLGC orderbook raises oversupply concerns for coming years

Rapidly expanding VLGC orderbook raises oversupply concerns for coming years

12 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Orders have surged this year, prompting analysts to take a closer look at supply-demand fundamentals through 2030
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Tankers hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports further mine strikes 

Tankers hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports further mine strikes 

11 Nov 2026by Riviera News
Royal Navy-led UKMTO has reported two tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s IRGC has claimed that several vessels have struck naval mines
Middle East ConflictPorts & TerminalsSafety & Incidents
John Inglessis' JHI Steamship breaks into MR2 tankers with new order in Korea

John Inglessis' JHI Steamship breaks into MR2 tankers with new order in Korea

11 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
The Greek owner has secured early delivery slots for its newly contracted pair
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
LPG trader SwissChemGas enters VLAC newbuilding market with Hengli order

LPG trader SwissChemGas enters VLAC newbuilding market with Hengli order

10 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Greece- and Bermuda-based company reportedly joins newbuilding rush with pair of vessels
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Over 140 tankers drawn into Middle East shuttle trade as risks persist 

Over 140 tankers drawn into Middle East shuttle trade as risks persist 

10 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
VLCCs account for the majority of vessels deployed in a shuttle trade expected to endure amid ongoing Hormuz risks
Business & FinanceMiddle East Conflict
COSCO commits over US$1.4Bn to 10 VLCC newbuildings, lines up 14 more for charter

COSCO commits over US$1.4Bn to 10 VLCC newbuildings, lines up 14 more for charter

09 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou
COSCO’s 14 bareboat charters carry a price tag of up to US$2.6Bn
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & 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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