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Knowing collision avoidance rules is crucial聽

27 Jun 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Regular columnist Simon Tatham explains the complexities with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea when applied to tugs in transit

Banks can step up the fight for biodiversity in the world’s oceans

Banks can step up the fight for biodiversity in the world鈥檚 oceans

26 Jun 2025by Paul Taylor

We have heard a lot about the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and have concentrated our efforts on reducing emissions into the atmosphere, fuel efficiency and other measures

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Commercial imperative outweighs US friendshoring amid escalating tariff realities

24 Jun 2025by Edwin Lampert

JP Morgan Global Alternative鈥檚 Global Transportation Group鈥檚 order of two dual-fuel methanol chemical IMOII MR newbuilds from Guangzhou Shipyard International in China raises interesting questions around the potential friction US-based entities presently face between commercial objectives and national industrial policies

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Wow features and revitalisation ramp-up

22 May 2025by Rebecca Moore

The first half of this year has been an exciting time within cruise ship interiors 鈥� there has been a focus on unveiling spectacular 鈥榝irst鈥� features and also, there has been a rise in big interior refits

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Brazil鈥檚 offshore example for the US

16 May 2025by John Snyder

Investments in offshore oil and gas E&P are spurring significant opportunities for OSV owners, marine contractors, drilling companies, ship designers, suppliers and technology companies in Brazil.

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Hiatus could be good for US market – in the long term

Hiatus could be good for US market 鈥� in the long term

13 May 2025by David Foxwell

Equinor’ president believes the US government acted unlawfully when it halted construction of the Empire Wind 1 offshore windfarm off the east coast of the US

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Zonal pricing and UK offshore wind

28 Apr 2025by Matt Knight

The government鈥檚 and Ofgem鈥檚 review of zonal pricing is a hot topic in the UK energy industry

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From trade threats to climate costs

24 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

GHG rules from MEPC 83 carry a financial and political weight comparable to physical trade disruptions 鈥� yet are harder to price or predict

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Emissions reduction: methanol and batteries take central stage

18 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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鈥檚 executive order (EO) on 鈥楻estoring America鈥檚蜜桃TV Dominance鈥� sets in motion the admirable but Herculean task of rebuilding America鈥檚 maritime industrial base.

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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鈥檚 greenhouse gas, plastic pollution and underwater noise rules

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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

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Thenamaris enters 2025 with a flurry of deliveries, approaching 100-vessel milestone

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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,鈥� says BIMCO chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen

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

Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive 鈥楢I arms race鈥�

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder

An 鈥渁rtificial intelligence arms race鈥� 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聽the worst year on record with more than 3,000 seafarers stranded without pay or basic provisions, Reed Smith鈥檚 David Ashmore looks at employers鈥� HR and legal issues for maritime鈥檚 global workforce

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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

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Sustainability in container shipping: a shipper's perspective

20 Mar 2025by Alessandro Menezes

How shippers are factoring in sustainability in their carrier selection

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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鈥檚 most significant challenge 鈥� cutting its emissions, especially greenhouse gases

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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

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Singapore: the world鈥檚 maritime centre

10 Mar 2025by John Snyder

As the world鈥檚 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聽

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鈥檚 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

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

10 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

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

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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.

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2025 in the tanker sector: new cargoes, new challenges

02 Jan 2025by Craig Jallal

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

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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

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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

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Shuttle Tanker Webinar Week 2025

01 Jul 2025

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Join us for an expert examination of the shuttle tanker sector鈥檚 rapid evolution through a series of three focused webinars. Discover how technological innovation, decarbonisation strategies, and market dynamics are reshaping offshore oil transport. From next-generation vessel designs to AI-driven operations and strategic partnerships in key markets, gain actionable insights from industry leaders on navigating the future of shuttle tanker operations.

Cyber & Vessel Security Webinar Week

01 Jul 2025

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In July, 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.

Container Shipping & Port Technology Webinar Week

08 Jul 2025

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On 8-9 July 2025, in two webinars focused on the container ship sector, we will examine the issues of alternative fuel bunkering and how to boost safety and reduce container losses.

LNG Shipping & Terminals Webinar Week 2025

15 Jul 2025

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Beginning Tuesday 15 July, Riviera will be holding a series of webinars focused on practices for optimising LNG fleet performance, innovations in floating LNG and developments in LNG bunkering. Each webinar is technically focused, meticulously researched and speaks to key industry challenges and opportunities.

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