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An online research library of technical, solutions-based whitepapers, case studies and expert views from across the maritime engineering and offshore sectors that address the developments and challenges facing our industries today.

Marine fuel additives reduce emissions and enhance engine efficiency Sponsored by World Fuel Services

22 Apr 2025

It is likely that there could be at least a 10–15-year window during which time existing fuels will remain the main...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions

Ten damage stability items that should be calculated differently

24 Jan 2025

This whitepaper describes ten typical example scenarios often seen in damage stability calculations

Safety & Incidents

A Comprehensive Technical Analysis of Alternative Fuels Sponsored by Class NK

13 Dec 2024

The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with s...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants

IACS Unified Requirements E26 And E27 – Beyond Compliance Sponsored by Inmarsat

16 Oct 2024

The maritime industry is becoming more digitised and interconnected, which creates opportunities to improve maritime ...

Cyber Security

Decarbonizing MaritimeTransport: Pricing EU ETS Compliance and the Role of Methanol as a Future Fuel Sponsored by OPIS

19 Sep 2024

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of the EU ETS maritime directive, explores OPIS’s carbon price tra...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions

Whitepaper: Optimising LNG ship-to-ship transfers Sponsored by Fendercare

07 Aug 2024

LNG STS is still a relatively new and niche industry, having grown from an estimated 500 in 2013 to an estimated 1,50...

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Alternative maritime power: The key to greener ports

23 Apr 2024

To protect people and ecosystems, regulators worldwide have introduced measures targeting cleaner ship operations in ...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services

The Importance of Calibration to a Traceable Standard in Custody Transfer Measurement Systems Onboard LNG Carriers Sponsored by Emerson

22 Sep 2023

This paper describes the requirement to perform periodic calibration on instruments used in custody transfer measurem...

The Carbon Intensity Indicator and the Chemical Parcel Trade

03 Apr 2023

The analysis shows that chemical parcel tankers display consistently higher CII ratings, when compared to product tan...

Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Sikafloor® Marine UL FF Experience a Revolutionary Marine Flooring Solution

21 Oct 2022

To help the shipbuilding industry to reduce CO2 emissions, Sika has developed an ultra-light weight floating floor so...

Shipbuilding & Design

Taking Control of Marine Growth Sponsored by Evoqua Water Technologies

14 Jun 2022

Darren Dale, director of product management at Evoqua Water Technologies, discusses the issue of marine growth foulin...

Regulations & Compliance

Understanding Human Factors, Behavioural Based Safety Whitepaper Sponsored by SOL-X

23 May 2022

Behavioural Based Safety is a methodology in implementing safety programs which emphasizes on the risk-enablers that ...

Safety & Incidents

Simulation-Driven Ship Design White Paper Sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software

15 Mar 2022

This paper describes a new approach to vessel design: simulation-driven ship design. By moving away from the establis...

Shipbuilding & Design

Full-scale CFD simulation for marine design: An in-depth review Sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software

09 Mar 2022

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is becoming widely used in marine design. Generally, CFD is run at model scale to ...

Shipbuilding & Design

The future of ship design and engineering Sponsored by SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE

04 Mar 2022

The future of ship design and engineering is critical to shipbuilders. This phase of shipbuilding projects typically ...

Shipbuilding & Design

Protecting Equipment from Microbial Contamination when changing Fuel Chemistry Sponsored by Conidia Bioscience Limited

23 Feb 2022

Increases in bio-content in fuels have the potential to increase Microbial Growth (MBG) in fuel systems. This paper d...

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants

Maritime Forecast to 2050 Sponsored by DNV

15 Nov 2021

The demands on shipping to decarbonize are intensifying. It might be an oft-repeated refrain, but the imperative is m...

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions

The 6 key factors in selecting the right fiber for mooring lines Sponsored by DSM Dyneema

30 Oct 2021

Through the creation of Dyneema® SK78, and thanks to its involvement in the development of OCIMF MEG4 guidelines, DSM...

Safety & Incidents

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Ferry operators target methanol and electric in quest for zero

Ferry operators opened up on how they aim to decarbonise their fleets at the latest Interferry conference

Can simulation-led technology extend LNG’s compliance?

24 Apr 2025

Box ship sector seeks to improve ship performance monitoring

24 Apr 2025

ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki to retire

24 Apr 2025

SAAM Towage earns Brazilian certification

24 Apr 2025

First report of shipyard vying to build LNG carriers in US

24 Apr 2025

Cunard unveils new-look vessel before debut Miami season

24 Apr 2025

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Towing Lines – Making the Right Choice: The Vital Connection

27 Oct 2021

This paper presents a timely review of towing line connections between main lines and pennants. T...

The Marine Industry in 2030 : Navigating a Digital Fleet

04 Oct 2021by Siemens Digital Industries Software

Ship operators need to balance capacity utilization, operating cost, time at sea, and delivery ...

Mooring line performance in warm climate and dynamic conditions Sponsored by DSM Dyneema

28 Jul 2021by Dave Williams

New regulatory requirements, higher safety standards, cost pressure, and larger vessels are just ...

Near Shore Connectivity : Vodafone Whitepaper

21 May 2021by Dave Williams

4G/LTE technology can never be a replacement for satellite but it has been overlooked as a ...

Why Laminated Metal Is An Excellent Choice For Cruising Ship Interiors Sponsored by Metalcolour A/S

01 Apr 2021

Film Laminated Steel and Aluminum has been used for designing and building cruising ship interiors ...

Cyber Security Requirements for IMO 2021 Sponsored by Inmarsat

24 Mar 2021

By International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution, no later than a ship’s first annual D...

Electronic lookout function for increased ship safety Sponsored by ABB

08 Mar 2021by Dave Williams

Traditionally, the navigational watch of ships consisted of the officer of the watch, the lookout ...

Commissioning sampling for ballast water treatment systems Sponsored by Alfa Laval

16 Feb 2021

Understanding the purpose and implementation.

This paper clarifies the new requirement, explaining ...

New Alternatives to Online DPD Instruments for TRO Measurement in BWMS Sponsored by Halogen Systems Inc.

16 Feb 2021by Dave Williams

Designed specifically for BWMS type applications, Halogen’s amperometric sensor is a unique ...

Start Your Ballast Water Treatment Today to Reduce Operational Risks Sponsored by Wilhelmsen Ships Service

12 Feb 2021

Ballast water discharges by ships can have a negative impact on the marine environment. Today, all ...

Improving seal reliability Sponsored by Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions

05 Feb 2021by Dave Williams

Ensuring the reliability of a vessel is one of the most important responsibilities of any operator, ...

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

07 Jan 2021by Dave Williams

This paper will describe Wabtec’s advanced EGR technology and detail results from independent ...

Considerations when selecting a ballast water management system Sponsored by Techcross

06 Jan 2021by Dave Williams

The IMO has adopted a greenhouse gas reduction strategy in 2018, reinforcing carbon emission ...

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

16 Nov 2020

The investigation described in this paper indicates that the retrofit of a 10,000TEU container ship ...

Ammonia as a marine fuel Sponsored by ABS

04 Nov 2020by Dave Williams

This whitepaper provides information for the consideration of ammonia as a marine fuel option in ...

Achieving digitalisation and complying with cyber security Sponsored by Marlink

04 Nov 2020by Dave Williams

To help you assess your current digital strategy and prepare for IMO 2021 compliance, our white ...

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

25 Sep 2020by Dave Williams

If we look to other industries, we can find existing technologies that could be adopted and adapted ...

Optimising the efficiency and performance of Offshore Support Vessels Sponsored by Wärtsilä

25 Sep 2020by Dave Williams

With a smart vessel design based on Wärtsilä’s extensive industry experience and deep in-house ...

Smart Maintenance : Taking uptime to new heights with high quality spare parts and field services Sponsored by Wärtsilä

26 Aug 2020by Dave Williams

Taking uptime to new heights with high quality spare parts and field services

Quantifying the scale of the barnacle fouling problem on the global shipping fleetSponsored by I-Tech

12 Aug 2020by Dave Williams

A vessel with 10% barnacle coverage would need a 36% shaft power increase to maintain the same speed

Guidance Notes on Additive Manufacturing

10 Aug 2020by Dave Williams

As standardization for AM develops, it is important to understand that the definition of a ...

Bringing predictability to turbocharger servicingSponsored by KBB

31 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

Turbocharger specialist Kompressorenbau Bannewitz GmbH (KBB) has launched a new service that allows ...

Using the Human Performance Index to Reduce Shipping Industry Incidents

17 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

HPI is a tool for organisations to understand the attributes important to sustainable incident ...

The different Operational Performance Characteristics of Ester based lubricantsSponsored by PANOLIN

10 Jul 2020by Dave Williams

It is necessary to consider the different viscosity-temperature performance as well as the ...

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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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Quantifying the scale of the barnacle fouling problem on the global shipping fleetSponsored by I-Tech

Bringing predictability to turbocharger servicingSponsored by KBB

The different Operational Performance Characteristics of Ester based lubricantsSponsored by PANOLIN

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