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Buquebus ferry, 'world’s largest battery-electric ship', set for trans-oceanic transfer

Buquebus ferry, 'world’s largest battery-electric ship', set for trans-oceanic transfer

05 Jun 2026by Riviera News
A heavy-lift vessel has set off from South Africa to collect a battery-powered ferry in Tasmania for delivery to its operator in South America
Shipbuilding & Design
LNG newbuilding boom: BW confirms world-first three-tank carrier order, TMS expands fleet

LNG newbuilding boom: BW confirms world-first three-tank carrier order, TMS expands fleet

15 May 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Major shipowners continue LNG carrier ordering spree in South Korea
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Euroseas confirms feeder orders, expands US$500M orderbook to 10 vessels

Euroseas confirms feeder orders, expands US$500M orderbook to 10 vessels

30 Apr 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Aristides Pittas-led owner has signed fresh deals covering four feeders in China
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
South Korean shipbuilder HJSC doubles orders for largest container ships in its history

South Korean shipbuilder HJSC doubles orders for largest container ships in its history

27 Apr 2026by Georgios Georgiou
An undisclosed European owner has ordered four 10,100-TEU vessels at HJSC
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
James Fisher continues to expand ‘fleet of the future’ with advanced coated product tanker

James Fisher continues to expand ‘fleet of the future’ with advanced coated product tanker

10 Apr 2026by John Snyder
Orca Fisher, the first of four MarineLINE-coated chemical and product tankers, combines an advanced hull form, LNG-ready propulsion and a suite of energy-efficiency technologies to cut emissions
Fuels & LubricantsShipbuilding & Design
Bermuda takes delivery of low-emission catamaran ferry newbuilds

Bermuda takes delivery of low-emission catamaran ferry newbuilds

12 Mar 2026by Rebecca Moore
Collaboration, optimisation and sustainability were the major drivers in the Bermudian government’s decision to build new ferry duo
Shipbuilding & Design
Tailoring Auckland’s first plug-in hybrid fast ferry to operational requirements 

Tailoring Auckland’s first plug-in hybrid fast ferry to operational requirements 

02 Mar 2026by Rebecca Moore
 The designer of Auckland Transport’s new hybrid electric fast ferry reveals the key considerations and requirements  
Shipbuilding & Design
Brim Explorer orders what it claims are the ‘world’s most efficient battery-powered vessels’

Brim Explorer orders what it claims are the ‘world’s most efficient battery-powered vessels’

24 Feb 2026by Rebecca Moore
Battery-powered passenger vessel pair will have trimaran design, with vessel build and outfitting done entirely in Norway
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsShipbuilding & Design
Greek owner Almi Marine returns to newbuildings with next-generation Ultramax design

Greek owner Almi Marine returns to newbuildings with next-generation Ultramax design

16 Feb 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Managing director Christos Hadjigeorgiou told Riviera that Almi Marine will be the first owner to receive the upgraded series
Business & FinanceFleet Performance & MaintenanceShipbuilding & Design
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers: blazing a trail with Orbit Clipper  

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers: blazing a trail with Orbit Clipper  

10 Feb 2026by Rebecca Moore
CEO Sean Collins opens up on what it means to be a trailblazer with the first all-electric cross-river passenger ferry in the UK 
Shipbuilding & Design
Greek owner Danaos doubles 5,300-TEU orderbook in China

Greek owner Danaos doubles 5,300-TEU orderbook in China

09 Feb 2026by Georgios Georgiou
John Coustas-led, US-listed owner has firmed up options for two additional newbuildings at Huangpu Wenchong
Business & FinanceShipbuilding & Design
Minerva Marine, AET join Suezmax newbuilding wave with fresh orders in China

Minerva Marine, AET join Suezmax newbuilding wave with fresh orders in China

09 Feb 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Minerva has turned to Hengli for its newbuilds, while AET has placed an order for its first hybrid-electric shuttle tanker at CSSC’s DSIC
Business & FinanceDynamic PositioningShipbuilding & Design

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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
Gas ShipsLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsMiddle East Conflict

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue
Business & FinanceCruise ShipsForecastsPassenger Ship TechnologyPassenger Shipping

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
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsFuels & LubricantsLNG BunkeringMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPorts & TerminalsRegulations & Compliance

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

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder
4-stroke EnginesFuels & LubricantsHomeHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMethanolNaval Architecture & Ship DesignPortsShipbuilding & DesignTerminalsTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Events

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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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