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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
ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine
Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association chief Madadh MacLaine says, "we can build something better," calling for deployment of zero-emission technologies in maritime at scale
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsFuels & LubricantsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
MOL details 'flagship' LNG carrier design with four sails

MOL details 'flagship' LNG carrier design with four sails

21 Oct 2026by Riviera News
The Japanese shipping giant has been a pioneer in adopting wind propulsion in commercial shipping
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBusiness & FinancePropulsion
New fund backs ‘pay-as-you-save’ WAP refits on two Eastern Pacific Shipping tankers

New fund backs ‘pay-as-you-save’ WAP refits on two Eastern Pacific Shipping tankers

20 Oct 2026by John Snyder
Two chemical tankers owned by EPS have been retrofitted with wind-assisted propulsion systems, backed by a fund designed to reduce the risk of investing in novel energy efficiency technologies
Fleet Performance & MaintenancePropulsion
LD Armateurs completes first wind propulsion installation on Airbus RoRo

LD Armateurs completes first wind propulsion installation on Airbus RoRo

16 Oct 2026by Jamey Bergman
High-end shipping specialist’s team at Wuchang Shipbuilding installs system on first of three roll-on/roll-off vessels for Airbus, each with six rotor sails
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Zodiac Maritime said to break into LNG segment with two-vessel order in Korea

Zodiac Maritime said to break into LNG segment with two-vessel order in Korea

30 Sep 2026by Riviera News
Hanwha has filed a stock exchange disclosure on the order, and brokerage reports link the Eyal Ofer-owned Zodiac Maritime to the contract
Floating LNGPorts & TerminalsPropulsion
GasTech 2026 sees deals for new vessel designs, autonomous navigation and wind-assisted propulsion 

GasTech 2026 sees deals for new vessel designs, autonomous navigation and wind-assisted propulsion 

17 Sep 2026by Riviera News
A round-up of some of the vessel contracts, technology partnerships and development agreements announced during the global gas industry’s meeting in Bangkok
Fuels & LubricantsPropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Hanwha Ocean debuts 'firsts' on MOL's newbuild LNG vessels

Hanwha Ocean debuts 'firsts' on MOL's newbuild LNG vessels

14 Sep 2026by Riviera News
Hanwha Ocean has launched what it’s calling the ’world’s first’ FSRU that can regasify continuously for 25-years and held a naming ceremony for an innovative wind-assisted LNG carrier
Floating LNGPorts & TerminalsPropulsion
Decarbonisation amid a decade of disruption

Decarbonisation amid a decade of disruption

10 Sep 2026by John Snyder
Shipping makes progress on decarbonisation despite a decade of unprecedented disruption, but needs a global regulatory framework, says DNV Maritime CEO Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsBusiness & FinanceCyber SecurityDigitalisationFuels & LubricantsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
Fleet-level orders picking up for wind-assisted propulsion technologies

Fleet-level orders picking up for wind-assisted propulsion technologies

03 Sep 2026by Jamey Bergman
"When a shipowner does move, they’re tending to move a lot more like a fleet order," says IWSA Secretary-General Gavin Allwright
PropulsionShipbuilding & Design
Chevron-chartered LNG carrier trials wind-assisted propulsion

Chevron-chartered LNG carrier trials wind-assisted propulsion

17 Aug 2026by John Snyder
MOL reports the newbuild LNG carrier will be first of its type to use its Wind Challenger rigid sail technology
PropulsionShipbuilding & Design
German owner sees wind-assisted propulsion as ‘logical next step’ in greener operations

German owner sees wind-assisted propulsion as ‘logical next step’ in greener operations

14 Aug 2026by John Snyder
Leonhardt & Blumberg has retrofitted the first of four general cargo newbuilds with a wind-assisted propulsion system
Fleet Performance & MaintenancePropulsionRegulations & ComplianceShipbuilding & Design

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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
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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
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Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore  

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright
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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
Offshore WindOffshore Wind JournalRegulations & Compliance

From compliance to contribution: how nature-inclusive design is reshaping offshore wind

26 Aug 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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