Opinion

Although the maritime world is becoming safer, there are still multiple ship groundings and collisions every month, many due to poor navigation and communications

Maritime Optimisation & Communications Navigation Voyage Planning

A chance for a profitable second life

05 Aug 2020by John Snyder

Given the current historic low-price gas environment and the push towards the decarbonisation of shipping, energy efficiency is more critical than ever for LNG carriers.

LNG LNG Shipping & Terminals Newbuildings Retrofits

My first year in Ardmore Shipping

05 Aug 2020by Kirsi Tikka

After a successful 30-year career in shipping, Dr Kirsi Tikka decided to join Ardmore Shipping. In this thought piece, Dr Tikka explains what drew her to Ardmore shipping

Business & Finance Industry Leaders Tanker Shipping & Trade

Ensuring safety when handling hydrogen

31 Jul 2020by Olav Roald Hansen

HYEX Safety founder and chief executive Olav Roald Hansen explains why a conventional approach to handling gas will not work for hydrogen and offers some best practice solutions

Fuels & Lubricants hydrogen Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Tug Technology & Business

Taking a lead on green hydrogen

27 Jul 2020by Jakob Steffensen

DFDS head of innovation and partnerships Jakob Steffensen explains the importance of acquiring knowledge and skills early to ensure a smooth migration towards future fuels

Ferries Fuels & Lubricants hydrogen Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology

Taking fuels at face value is no protection

27 Jul 2020by Lauri Helkkula

Shipowners and operators must increase the level of due diligence in the post-IMO 2020 world, says Auramarine’s manager of life cycle services Lauri Helkkula

Container Shipping & Trade Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuel Testing Fuels & Lubricants Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Offshore Support Journal Passenger Ship Technology Regulations & Compliance Sulphur Cap Tanker Shipping & Trade Tug Technology & Business

Relief as ‘lifting operations’ change to Jones Act fails to become law

24 Jul 2020by Charlie Papavizas

Congress decided on 21 July 2020 not to proceed, at least for now, with a measure that would have potentially expanded the application of the Jones Act to oil and gas and offshore wind operations

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation

Qatar building sustainable and resilient LNG supply chain

23 Jul 2020by Dr Adel Elomri and Dr Brenno Menezes

Qatar plans to own and control the entire LNG supply chain

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Gas Ships LNG LNG Shipping & Terminals

The legal aspects of collision regulations and autonomous vessels

20 Jul 2020by PHILIP ROCHE

Philip Roche, partner with Norton Rose Fulbright, considers the challenges faced by developers of autonomous vessels

Accidents Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vessels Digitalisation Regulations & Compliance Safety & Security Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

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Ørsted lays out ambitious path towards carbon neutrality

Leading wind energy developer plans to work with suppliers of main components and shipping companies to decarbonise its supply chain

Methanol – quietly proving itself around the world

Ampelmann sets new course with SOV access system

Why new 0.5% sulphur fuels may produce higher black carbon emissions

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LPG: reduce your carbon footprint by a factor of 35

17 Jul 2020by Pontus Berg

BW LPG executive vice president, technical and operations Pontus Kristofer Berg explains why BW has committed to LPG as the fuel of the future

Fuels & Lubricants LNG Shipping & Terminals LPG Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

Cleaning up the VLSFO landscape

15 Jul 2020by Olivier D'Olne

Aderco group technical director Olivier D’Olne talks about the potential of his company’s latest product to reduce sludging, waxing and other issues associated with VLSFOs

Fuels & Lubricants Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

Muscling in on the maritime supply chain

14 Jul 2020by Tom Chant

Society of Maritime Industries chief executive designate Tom Chant explains how UK companies can leverage their skills to penetrate an ever-more challenging supply chain environment

Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design

Taking a new approach to digital class survey

14 Jul 2020by Kashif Mahmood

Project will see class and OSV owner collaborate on data-driven strategy for planned and condition-based maintenance

Classification Condition Monitoring Technology Fleet Performance & Maintenance Inspection Offshore Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels Regulations & Compliance Vessel Monitoring

Turning an asset into a liability

13 Jul 2020by Nicos Mikelis

Dr Nikos Mikelis comments on the EU decision that Alang EU Ship Recycling Regulation applicants will not be joining the EU list of approved yards

Business & Finance Recycling/Scrapping Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade

Re-using existing infrastructure to support uptake of methanol

10 Jul 2020by Chris Chatterton

Methanol Institute’s Singapore chief operating officer Chris Chatterton explains why this fuel choice has the infrastructure and environmental credentials to make it a long-term viable source of marine propulsion

Fuels & Lubricants Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol

Winning contracts in an age of mega Asian shipyards

10 Jul 2020by Mike Coomber

Rivertrace Engineering owner Mike Coomber considers the changes occurring across the Asian shipping landscape and explains why dealing with smaller yards often makes good business sense

Business & Finance Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design Shipyards

Decommissioning: is the North Sea ready for the next chapter?

10 Jul 2020by Ian Sharp

The longer these assets are left idle, the greater the risk of integrity failure leading to increased costs, argues industry expert

Decommissioning Offshore Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

EU strategy will boost offshore wind and climate-neutral ambitions

09 Jul 2020by Daniel Atzori and Tom Andrews

The European Commission is set to present its offshore wind strategy in October

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal

Inspirational strategy can take offshore wind to the next level

08 Jul 2020by Rassim Hariz

The post-Covid-19 world will be very different to that pre-pandemic, and renewables are among the sectors that should come out of the pandemic in a stronger position

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation

Offshore wind can help deliver a green Europe: here’s how

07 Jul 2020by Giles Dickson

Offshore wind is the sleeping giant of Europe’s energy mix and is about to be awakened

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation

Suppliers must diversify to remain relevant

06 Jul 2020by Mark Lerche

As free trade gives way to protectionism and many Asian yards turn inwards for their supply chain requirements, Danish Export Association head of marine Mark Lerche considers what this means for European suppliers

Home Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design

10 things Covid-19 has taught the corporate world

06 Jul 2020by Rich Handler

In a July 2020 open letter to clients and colleagues, investment bank Jefferies’ president, Brian Friedman and chief executive officer, Rich Handler, detailed what companies, executives and staff have learnt from the pandemic and how it will change corporate culture

Business & Finance COVID-19 Tanker Shipping & Trade

Meeting emissions targets of the future with technology available today

02 Jul 2020by Johnny Kackur

By opting for LNG now, shipowners can cut emissions and have the ability to switch to bioLNG in the future

Bio Products Fuels & Lubricants Gas Ships LNG LNG as a fuel LNG Shipping & Terminals

Compliance and ballast water testing challenges pose risks for shipowners

02 Jul 2020by Dimitrios Tsoulos

Shipowners are finding the considerable investment they have made on ballast water management systems does not necessarily mean a ship will remain compliant with the convention

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Vineyard Wind supplemental EIS ‘a strongly positive signal’

01 Jul 2020by Lisa Rushton

The 9 August 2019 decision to require a supplemental environmental impact statement for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project sent shock waves through the nascent US offshore wind industry

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Policy & Regulation

No looking back

24 Jun 2020by Lars Fischer

While the IT industry has been expounding the virtues of cloud-based working and the benefits of telecommuting for many years, the unprecedented global crisis we have all borne witness to over the past few months has firmly kicked the business community into the digital space

Container Shipping & Trade COVID-19 Cyber Crime Digitalisation Maritime Optimisation & Communications Safety & Incidents

Tanker owners risk hidden ballast water compliance issues

22 Jun 2020by Emma Johnson

Chelsea Technologies marine sales manager Emma Johnson has a warning for all tanker owners and operators with vessels fitted with ballast water treatment systems: beware human error

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Events

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Offshore Webinar Week

11 Aug 2020

ONLINE

Riviera’s OSV 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.

Tanker Shipping & Trade Webinar Week

18 Aug 2020

ONLINE

Riviera’s Tanker Shipping & Trade Webinar Week gives operators vital insights into the forces shaping the tanker market and what’s required to deliver safe, efficient and commercially viable operations. Each 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen field.

Tug Technology Webinar Week

01 Sep 2020

ONLINE

Riviera’s Tug Technology Webinar Week gives vital insights into what’s required to deliver safe, green, efficient and commercially viable operations. Each 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals, expert in their chosen field

Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week

07 Sep 2020

Online

Riviera’s Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week delivers vital insights into maximising voyage and vessel efficiency. Each 45-minute webinar features a panel of maritime professionals expert in their chosen field.

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