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In the drive to power the next generation of harbour and terminal tugs, methanol seems to be winning, especially when combined with energy storage solutions

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Revitalising US shipbuilding: Congress needs to step up

17 Apr 2025by John Snyder

President Trump’s executive order (EO) on ‘Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance’ sets in motion the admirable but Herculean task of rebuilding America’s maritime industrial base.

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

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

ICS, Intertanko, BIMCO and BEMA respond to MEPC 83, urging transparency in developing IMO’s greenhouse gas, plastic pollution and underwater noise rules

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology EEDI / EEOI Maritime Environmental Protection Refurbishment Regulations & Compliance

Scalable shore power for passenger vessels

07 Apr 2025by Rebecca Moore

e1 Marine executive director Dave Lee explains how using alternative power sources for shore power can overcome obstacles

Equipment & Services Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Ports & Terminals

BIMCO: Container rates see worst first quarter in decades with 28% drop

02 Apr 2025by Niels Rasmussen

"Average container freight rates for Chinese exports have posted the worst first quarter development of the past 20 years,” says BIMCO chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen

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Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive ‘AI arms race’

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder

An “artificial intelligence arms race” is underway between the US and China, and offshore oil and gas and nuclear power will have a role to play in providing the inexpensive electricity needed to support the massive, energy-hungry data centres

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Uncovering the employment challenges and pitfalls for maritime's international workforce

27 Mar 2025by David Ashmore

With 2024 the worst year on record with more than 3,000 seafarers stranded without pay or basic provisions, Reed Smith’s David Ashmore looks at employers’ HR and legal issues for maritime’s global workforce

Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo LNG Shipping & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Tug owners are innovators in autonomy and automation

24 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Automation and autonomous operations are enhancing safety and efficiency in the tug, towage and salvage industries

Autonomous Vessels Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage Maritime Optimisation & Communications Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Sustainability in container shipping: a shipper's perspective

20 Mar 2025by Alessandro Menezes

How shippers are factoring in sustainability in their carrier selection

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Container Shipping Container Shipping & Port Technology Regulations & Compliance

CIMAC goes IMO: a new era of collaboration and innovation

19 Mar 2025by Eero Lehtovaara

CIMAC executive discusses how the organisation is supporting the shipping industry’s most significant challenge — cutting its emissions, especially greenhouse gases

Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Propulsion

Asia Pacific tanker market navigates shifting currents

14 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal

Geopolitics, fuel security concerns, and decarbonisation efforts are redrawing tanker trade routes and reshaping demand patterns across the Asia Pacific region

Business & Finance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

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Singapore: the world’s maritime centre

10 Mar 2025by John Snyder

As the world’s leading maritime city, largest bunker port and busiest transhipment hub, the city-state is thriving and at the heart of maritime decarbonisation

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Decarbonisation tops agenda for towage and port operations in 2025

05 Feb 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Global decarbonisation and technical advances, geopolitics and changes in maritime trade will impact the tug, towage and salvage sectors in 2025

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Trump set to slowly strangle offshore wind in the US

28 Jan 2025by David Foxwell

Newly sworn in as President of the US, Donald Trump has issued a raft of Executive Orders, including one that enforces a six-month halt on leasing and permitting for offshore windfarms and a review of existing leases

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Reviewing maritime security in the Red Sea amidst Gaza ceasefire

17 Jan 2025by Jeb Clulow

Reed Smith partner Jeb Clulow looks at the legacy of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels and how a Gaza ceasefire could impact shipping trade routes and global supply chains

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Raising the stakes on safety and the environment

16 Jan 2025by Mike Corrigan

Interferry chief executive Mike Corrigan outlines why shore power, CII and IMO’s High-Speed Craft Code amendments are key priorities for Interferry

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Will oil and gas or renewables power the future? America doesn't need to choose

14 Jan 2025by Rob Langford

ABS vice president of global offshore renewables, Robert Langford, explains how greater industry collaboration, upskilling energy workers and repurposing legacy assets can lower the cost of renewable infrastructure

Offshore Contractors Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Policy Offshore Wind Projects

All change: LNG's place as Canada and US bid old administrations adieu

10 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

How the resignation of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump’s second term as US president after four years of Democratic leadership could impact LNG developments in the near-term

Business & Finance Industry Leaders LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals LNG Terminals Trade Routes

Tapping into the efficiency and flexibility of turbochargers

08 Jan 2025by John Snyder

While there is much discussion about maritime decarbonisation and the energy transition, traditional marine fossil fuel use is not going away anytime soon.

Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Propulsion Turbochargers

2025 in the tanker sector: new cargoes, new challenges

02 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

Tanker Shipping & Trade’s 2025 sector trends: AI-driven operations, hydrogen vessels, CO2 carriers, regulatory updates and insights from leading fleet managers and owners

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Carbon Capture & Storage Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

2025 in the LNG sector: infrastructure, geopolitics, decarbonisation

02 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

How infrastructure, geopolitics, decarbonisation and innovation will shape LNG in 2025: insights from Woodside, Maersk, BP, QatarEnergy and Tokyo Gas

Business & Finance Forecasts Gas Ships LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals LNG Terminals Ports Ports & Terminals Small Scale LNG Trade Routes

2025 in the offshore wind industry: unknown unknowns, signs of recovery and uncertainty in emerging markets

02 Jan 2025by David Foxwell

The next 12 months could see major changes in the US market and recovery in others, particularly with supportive rather than regressive auction design

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Projects

2025 in passenger shipping: green corridors, net-zero fuels, batteries, LNG

02 Jan 2025by Rebecca Moore

Passenger Ship Technology explores the expected headline themes for the coming year

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2025 in international tug and salvage: electric and alternative-fuelled tugs, automation among key trends

01 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Trends impacting the design, construction and operation of tugboats and towage delivery in the coming years

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2025 in maritime technology: key digitalisation technologies impacting shipping

01 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Shipping will be fundamentally transformed by upcoming technology developments

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What LNG shipping and terminals operators want in 2025

01 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

As the LNG shipping and terminal industry prepares for another year of evolution, certain themes will guide critical discussions and shape the strategies of shipping and terminal operators worldwide

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2025: ballast water compliance advances amid regulatory shifts

31 Dec 2024by Craig Jallal

Langh Tech, S&SYS, Miura and HANLA IMS advance ballast water solutions as 2025 regulations reshape compliance, reporting and USCG testing frameworks

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2025 outlook for marine propulsion: more regulatory heavy lifting ahead

31 Dec 2024by John Snyder

FuelEU Maritime, layered on top of EU ETS and IMO’s Carbon Intensity Index, creates a complex regulatory compliance headache for shipowners that doesn’t figure to get any easier in 2025

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

2025 in the OSV sector: tight capacity, strong demand underpins positive outlook

30 Dec 2024by John Snyder

Promising near-term outlook for OSV owners buoyed by continued strong demand for their tonnage, with only limited new capacity entering the global fleet

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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
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