A ship being built for Smit Lamnalco and the Austral Maritime Safety Authority to protect the Great Barrier Reef will have dynamic positioning and controllable pitch propellers

Dynamic Positioning

Vernicos Scafi Med Tugs welcomes next newbuild harbour tug

23 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Med Marine built SVS II with 80 tonnes of bollard pull at a shipyard in Turkey

Ports & Terminals

Damen tugs set to be built in Turkey

23 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

A shipyard near Istanbul will construct two Stan tugs with 16 tonnes of bollard pull to a Damen design

Shipbuilding & Design

Ultratug supports crane delivery at new South American container terminal

22 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Two tugs assisted a heavy-transport ship with gantry cranes on board for a Colombian terminal

Ports & Terminals

Wallenius Wilhelmsen selects Svitzer for low-emissions towage

22 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

The global shipping and logistics group will reduce its Scope 3 emissions using Svitzer’s EcoTow service

Fuels & Lubricants

Chinese shipyards deliver newbuild tugs to boost harbour towage

21 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Shipyards in China completed tugboat newbuilds for domestic and international orders

Shipbuilding & Design

Kotug establishes training partnership in Canada

21 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

British Columbia Institute of Technology will provide tug master and pilot training using simulators in North Vancouver

Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Biofuel trial planned for Brazilian port tugs

17 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Wilson Sons is trialling hydrotreated vegetable oil on its tugboats after Brazil’s Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels approved testing this fuel in the Port of Acu, near Rio de Janeiro

Fuels & Lubricants

Svitzer's eco-friendly growth drive in Europe

17 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Danish tug owner has set its sights on expanding in Europe through sustainable investments and consolidating its leading position in several nations

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Shipbuilding & Design

Japan completes first hydrogen, green-steel tugboat

16 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

A Japanese shipyard has built the first hydrogen-fuelled tug in Asia as part of a green-funded pilot project for cutting emissions from harbour operations

Shipbuilding & Design

Rotortugs deployed with eco-friendly fendering

15 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Signet Maritime’s latest tugboats have fenders made from polyurethane, which can be recycled and reprocessed, and are 30% lighter than rubber

Equipment & Services

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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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