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Bringing shaft line expertise into a new era Sponsored by Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions

A recent reorganisation of Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions has put the company even closer to its customers, with a focus on the increasingly integrated services and solutions the market demands

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Maritime Optimisation & Communications

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Offshore Wind Journal

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Tanker Shipping & Trade

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Ballast Water Treatment Technology

Container Shipping & Trade

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Offshore Support Journal

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Tug Technology & Business

Contents

Bringing shaft line expertise into a new era Sponsored by Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions

A recent reorganisation of Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions has put the company even closer to its customers, with a focus on the increasingly integrated services and solutions the market demands

Opinion

Add batteries to your shopping list

18 Jan 2021by John Snyder

Batteries should be on every offshore vessel owners’ shopping list.

Extracting positive value from 2020

12 Jan 2021by Steen Lund

RightShip chief executive Steen Lund shares his thoughts on why data is the key to unlocking a better future for shipping

Big Data Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance Maritime Optimisation & Communications

Proposed standards for vessel incidental discharges

12 Jan 2021by Debra DiCianna

Choice Ballast Solutions’ senior compliance engineer Debra DiCianna discusses the EPA’s proposed performance standards for vessel incidental discharges

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology BWM Enforcement Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs)Regulations & Compliance

Why ESG investing will impact the oil and gas landscape this year

12 Jan 2021by Amy Stutzman

Opportune LLP’s managing director Amy Stutzman outlines how investors in the oil and gas industry are making demands for ESG investing

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Arctic / Polar Code Ballast Water Management Convention biofouling Business & Finance Industry Leaders Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery MARPOL Regulations & Compliance Sulphur Cap Tanker Shipping & Trade

Major milestone achieved in 2020 towards shipping’s decarbonisation

07 Jan 2021by Dr Kostas Gkonis

In 2020, while the shipping industry was responding to the major challenge of the humanitarian crisis faced by seafarers as a result of the impact on crew changes of the Covid-19 pandemic, a major milestone was achieved at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on shipping’s decarbonisation front

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Omissions in proposed VIDA prompt environmental concerns

07 Jan 2021by Craig Carter

Proposed changes to VIDA requirements, which could see clauses in the existing document being removed, may have far-reaching environmental consequences

biofouling Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs)Fuels & Lubricants Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Tanker Shipping & Trade

Are you ready for the API economy?

22 Dec 2020by Florus Wilming

Onboard director Florus Wilming urges the shipping industry to embrace application programming interfaces

Big Data Condition Monitoring Technology Digitalisation IoT Maritime Optimisation & Communications Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

Some reflections on the UK’s Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 4

01 Dec 2020by Mike Blanch

UK Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng seems to have embraced the renewables future

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation

UK Government doubles up on renewables ambition

26 Nov 2020by Maf Smith

Lumen Energy founding partner Maf Smith gives his run down of the latest UK Government consultation on the contract for difference scheme

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation

Choosing the right ballast water management system

25 Nov 2020by Göran Stenmark

Swedish industrial power supply company KraftPowercon’s product manager Göran Stenmark considers the pros and cons of UV radiation, electrochlorination and chemical injection ballast water treatment systems

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology biofouling BWM Enforcement Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Is it time to think about fleet renewal?

24 Nov 2020by John Snyder

Not surprisingly, capex spending for container shipping lines has been trending downwards this year, with the pandemic and global trade wars weighing heavily on many minds

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Container Shipping & Trade Container Ships Newbuildings Shipbuilding & Design

Tackling the scourge of container ship fires

13 Nov 2020by Andrew Gray

Campbell Johnston Clark director Andrew Gray examines the recent proliferation of container ship fires, considering the causes, impact and urgent efforts being made to solve this seemingly intractable problem

Accidents Container Shipping & Trade Container Ships Insurance Investigations Safety & Incidents

Most Viewed Articles

Update: what we know about the ongoing 'tanker war'

Iran seizes South Korean-flagged tanker

Top OSV opportunities for 2021

Five trends to watch in LNG shipping in 2021

5 technologies to revolutionise post-Covid maritime

Featured Whitepapers

EPA T4 / IMO III emissions compliance without urea after-treatment Sponsored by Wabtec

This paper will describe Wabtec’s advanced EGR technology and detail results from independent evaluation studies comparing propulsion configurations based on engines with EGR technology versus those with SCR after-treatment technology on the following aspects: (i) system weight and size; (ii) installation cost; and (iii) operating cost.

IMO type C tank and FGSS solution for a retrofitted 10,000 TEU LNG-fuelled container ship Sponsored by C-LNG Solutions

Ammonia as a marine fuel Sponsored by ABS

Achieving digitalisation and complying with cyber security Sponsored by Marlink

Utilising smart technologies for a safer and more sustainable offshore environment Sponsored by Wärtsilä

True digital transformation starts with human capital

10 Nov 2020by Martin Wallgren

GAC’s Martin Wallgren says human expertise and technological innovation must work together for digital transformation to be successful

Digitalisation Industry Leaders Maritime Optimisation & Communications Offshore Support Journal Technical Management Tug Technology & Business

Light at the end of the tunnel

05 Nov 2020by John Snyder

With cruise ships being grounded and dismantled at shipbreaking facilities in Turkey, the CDC has offered a lifeline in the form of the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order

COVID-19 Cruise Ships Passenger Ship Technology Ship Recycling

Mariners: the backbone of the maritime industry

04 Nov 2020by John Snyder

If there is one conclusion to draw from 2020, it is that one rarely knows the future until it has turned into the past.

COVID-19 Offshore Offshore Supply Vessels Offshore Support Journal Safety & Security

Taking the first step towards cleaner energy

04 Nov 2020by John Snyder

One of the key takeaways of 2020 is that LNG will remain a central pillar of the world’s energy picture for decades to come.

Containment Systems Floating LNG (FLNG)LNG LNG as a fuel LNG Ship/Shore Interface LNG Shipping & Terminals LNG Terminals Small Scale LNG

Carbon credit could cost an extra US$1.5M per VLCC voyage

04 Nov 2020by Jay Campbell

Opportune LLP’s process & technology group directors James Morgan and James (Jay) Campbell assess the impact of the latest attempt to hasten decarbonisation through a potential carbon levy

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Analyst / Bank Forecasts Batteries & Electrical Systems Bio Products Business & Finance Fuel Cells Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)Hybrid Propulsion hydrogen LNG as a fuel Low / Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO)Regulations & Compliance Sulphur Cap Tanker Shipping & Trade

Vessels face mid-life crisis over AMS extension deadlines

30 Oct 2020by Evon Li

The regulator has changed its position by considering extensions to AMS-installed vessels that are near the end of the acceptance period, but challenges remain for owners seeking compliance, writes ABS Advisory Services senior engineer Evon Li

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology biofouling BWM Enforcement Home Regulations & Compliance Technical Management

Tackling the alternative fuels conundrum

30 Oct 2020by Martyn Wingrove

Tug owners face tough investment decisions on how they will meet growing demands from ports for greener operations

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Tug Technology & Business Tugs / Workboats

Harvey Gulf sets new course for sustainable, efficient OSV operations

26 Oct 2020by Wei Huang

Investing in electrifying its fleet, US OSV owner will have 10 tri-fuel OSVs

Batteries & Electrical Systems Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Hybrid Propulsion LNG LNG as a fuel Offshore Offshore Supply Vessels Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

Demand resilient, but container shipping faces longer-term risks

22 Oct 2020by Daniel Richards

Declining governmental support and the emergence of an effective virus treatment both define the sector’s delicate balance, writes MSI container shipping analyst Daniel Richards

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Container Shipping & Trade Container Ships

Defining basic safety training in offshore renewables

16 Oct 2020by Andy Goldsmith

A new matrix will bring clarity to basic safety training requirements for personnel employed in the offshore renewable energy sector, writes IMCA technical adviser marine Capt Andy Goldsmith

Offshore Support Journal Offshore Wind Journal Safety & Incidents Safety & Security

ORE Catapult’s vision for a green economic recovery

15 Oct 2020by Andrew Jamieson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced significant investment in UK port infrastructure and huge enthusiasm for offshore wind and its potential to deliver net zero, create many thousands of jobs and increase UK businesses’ ‘competitive standing on the global stage’

Equipment & Services Finance & Investment Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation

Charterers show support for shipping’s decarbonisation drive

09 Oct 2020by John Snyder

One thing bound to grab the attention of shipping executives is when some of the world’s largest charterers – their customers – get together and throw their collective weight behind an issue.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Batteries & Electrical Systems Hybrid Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery New Ship Orders/Charters Regulations & Compliance Sulphur Cap

Digital classification still needs the human touch

17 Sep 2020by Laurent Hentges

Bureau Veritas’ Laurent Hentges says digitalisation and human expertise are not mutually exclusive as shipping increasingly seeks remote classification solutions

Classification Container Shipping & Trade Digital Twins Fleet Performance & Maintenance Inspection LNG Shipping & Terminals Maritime Optimisation & Communications Offshore Support Journal Passenger Ship Technology Tanker Shipping & Trade Tug Technology & Business

Despite Covid-19, decarbonisation remains the industry’s biggest challenge

15 Sep 2020by John Snyder

It’s hard to imagine a more serious challenge to the offshore oil and gas industry, or for that matter the world at large, than the current pandemic sweeping the globe.

Business & Finance COVID-19 Digitalisation Forecasts Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Offshore Supply Vessels Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

Risk management: predicting if a business partner is a potential sanction buster

10 Sep 2020by Craig Jallal

Traditional knowing-your-client (KYC) checks do not always catch questionable business partners

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big Data Cyber Crime Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance Safety & Incidents Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Why hydrogen lies at the heart of future fuels

10 Sep 2020by Grzegorz Pawelec

Hydrogen Europe’s Grzegorz Pawelec explains why hydrogen will form the basis of most future fuels and confirms that liquid hydrogen and ammonia offers the most promise for the maritime industry

Fuels & Lubricants hydrogen Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

STS transfers: ensuring operational excellence

08 Sep 2020by Alasdair Adamson

HSEQ and compliance specialist Alasdair Adamson explains how to ensure ship-to-ship operations run smoothly and efficiently

Fuels & Lubricants Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Defending the beaching method of ship recycling

07 Sep 2020by Anand Hiremath

GMS lead coordinator manager, Responsible Ship Recycling Program, Dr Anand Hiremath, argues that criticism of the beaching method of ship recycling in South Asian yards is not warranted

Business & Finance Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance Ship Recycling Tanker Shipping & Trade

Events

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Offshore Webinar Week

19 Jan 2021

ONLINE

Riviera’s Offshore Webinar Week gives operators vital insights into market drivers, efficient operations and optimised design. Each 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen field.

Bulk Carriers Webinar Week

26 Jan 2021

ONLINE

Riviera’s Bulk Carriers Webinar Week focuses on what’s needed for safe and successful bulk carrier operations today and tomorrow. Each 45-minute webinar transmits essential information and sees lively interaction between the expert panel and audience.

Ship Recycling Webinar Week

02 Feb 2021

Online

Riviera’s Ship Recycling Webinar Week cuts through the regulatory complexity to give vital insights into what’s required for safe, green, compliant and commercially viable ship recycling operations. Each 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen field.

Container Ships Webinar Week

09 Feb 2021

ONLINE

Riviera’s Container Ships Webinar Week focuses on what’s needed for safe and successful container ship operations today and tomorrow. Each 45-minute webinar transmits essential information and sees lively interaction between the expert panel and audience.

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