When commercialised, ship-based CCS could reduce CO2 emissions from ships, providing a bridge to alternative fuels, but multiple challenges must be overcome before the technology becomes mainstream

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

Mooring rope failure: legal implications and investigations

21 Jul 2021by Craig Jallal

Tail failure and mooring incidents are all too common: but how best to deal with the legal ramifications and subsequent investigations?

Safety & Incidents

Learning from Covid: treating crew well is good for business

19 Jul 2021by Craig Jallal

Seafarer employment agencies are stressing the importance of updating best practice and benchmarking pay and benefits to help retain crew and shore staff

Business & Finance

ESG: why ‘standing still is not a strategy’

31 Mar 2021by Rebecca Moore

Shipowners must meet the demands of increasing ESG regulations and ensure ships are recycled responsibly – but there are also opportunities to be had within ESG

Regulations & Compliance Ship Recycling

Covid-19 crew change: seafarers need recognition as key workers

05 Feb 2021by Craig Jallal

That seafarers have not been universally classed as key workers means crew changes have become extremely difficult during the current pandemic. Ship registers are now acting to remedy this situation

Safety & Incidents

Coronavirus hampering standardisation efforts for gas carrier interfaces

17 Jun 2020by Martyn Wingrove

Industry experts highlighted the need for standardised connections during Riviera’s ’Ship/shore interface: cargo transfer and monitoring technology’ webinar

Ports & Terminals

Marine batteries: understanding class approval and ROI

12 Jun 2020by Halvard Hauso

Speaking at a recent Riviera Maritime Media webinar, Corvus Energy chief commercial officer Halvard Hauso discussed battery-themed topics, from safety to ROI

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

The business case for hybrid and electric technology

11 Jun 2020by Kevin Turner

While the cost of hybrid and electric technology has fallen it still represents a significant outlay for owners, but reduced maintenance and increased efficiency can sweeten the initial hit

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Scrubbers: science, shipowner feedback, remote monitoring and future trends

09 Jun 2020by Craig Jallal

At Riviera Maritime Media’s ‘Scrubbers: service experience, sulphur spreads, safety and science’ webinar, experts forecast a long-term future for exhaust gas cleaning systems to improve air quality and human health in ports and coastal communities

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Regulations & Compliance

Fuel cell challenges: 'the biggest risk-takers are those who do nothing'

08 Jun 2020by Craig Jallal

Fuel cell marine applications are ready but held back by lack of hydrogen bunkering infrastructure

Fuels & Lubricants Propulsion

Opinion

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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Phone: +44 20 8364 1551
Email: info.london@rivieramm.com

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