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Some support structures for offshore wind turbines could fall short of required fatigue life expectations, according to a new report from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR). As the classification society …

H-Line Shipping and HD Hyundai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and Avikus to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous …

UK-headquartered BP topped analyst expectations in its profit report from the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, posting a US$2.4Bn in adusted profits and coming in some US$600M ahead of average …

Saudi Arabian oil drilling group ADES International Holding and Dubai-headquartered Shelf Drilling have signed a deal that, once approved, will see Shelf folded under ADES Group. The agreement, which is …

Experts refer to this as an enduring ‘dual situation,’ that sows considerable uncertainty for shipowners and recycling yards alike. While the Hong Kong Convention is now in force, its remit …

Shipmanagement and crew supply group Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is rolling out methanol bunkering simulators at its key training facilities, with the first opening in India, with plans to add …

Multiple shipbroking sources reported last week that a Singapore-based shipping company has acquired 63,000-dwt Ultramaxes Belinda, Belatlantic, Belsouth and Belmont. All four vessels were built in 2016, with the exception …

The offshore wind developer has entered into a long-term partnership with North Star that will see it charter two next-generation SOVs, Grampian Eagle and Grampian Kestrel, which are both capable …

The US-listed, Cyprus-based shipowner disclosed on 31 July that its board has authorised an immediate allocation of US$5M to Bitcoin. The investment will be carried out through a “measured, institutional-grade …

In this interview, Christiaan Nijst, co-founder and director of Value Group (Value Maritime & Value Carbon), discusses the practical deployment of onboard carbon capture systems in the maritime sector. Recorded …

In a statement issued on 31 July, the Singapore-based company disclosed several vessels it had chartered for commercial operations were added to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) …

Tugs built with azimuth stern drive (ASD) and thruster in-line configurations could save fuel if these propulsors each had a 98° gearbox, according to extensive studies. Schottel undertook research into …

SAAM Towage has received an Ecological Blue Flag award once more in recognition of its environmental and sustainable efforts in Central America. Latin America’s largest tug owner earned this certificate …

Floating offshore wind is growing quickly and commercial-scale projects are on the horizon but, to date, few cable monitoring systems are proven or demonstrated in the field. So says a …

Ballast water sediment management will be inspected for the first time as part of a joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) led by the Paris and Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding on …

AET has furthered a partnership with Texas A&M University at Galveston, which delivers a dedicated simulation laboratory that replicates the bridge of a modern dual-fuel Aframax tanker, supporting cadet training …

The government of Panama has engaged in a series of decrees and revokations of registrations of vessels since October 2024, when Panama’s President Jose Raul Molino issued Executive Decree No …

Saipem has installed the subsea pipeline for Equinor’s Irpa project in the Norwegian Sea. Its pipelay vessel Castorone deployed an 80-km pipe-in-pipe line from the Irpa field to the floating …

According to an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump, the updated tariffs – ranging from 10% to 41% – will apply to imports from multiple countries and are …

France-based Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) Group has completed its acquisition of maritime digital product developer Danelec from European investment fund Verdane in a €194M (US$220M) transaction. This acquisition is seen …

The companies first announced their intention to combine their offshore wind businesses to form a new standalone, equally owned joint venture in December 2024. JERA Nex BP has a portfolio …

The clean tech company is set to begin operations in 2025 at its recently completed industrial-scale methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, the largest in Europe. A statement explains this “breakthrough” …

Portland Harbour Authority has advanced its towage capabilities in southern England with the addition of a newbuild azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugboat from Damen Shipyards. Wyke Castle joined the small …

Carbon Ridge and Scorpio Tankers Inc installed a centrifugal onboard carbon capture and storage (COCCS) system aboard LR2 product tanker STI Spiga as part of a fullscale pilot during the …

A second tractor tugboat has been built in Turkey for Svitzer as it increases its towage capabilities in Panama. The Danish tug owner watched the launch of a second of …

The companies first announced their intention to combine their offshore wind businesses to form a new standalone, equally-owned joint venture in December 2024. JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of …

New-generation propulsors are enhancing the operational capability of next-generation service operation vessels, as recent contracts attest, including deals awarded to Kongsberg Maritime and Schottel. In February 2025, Armon Shipyard contracted …

International ferry operator FRS Group has partnered with Artemis Technologies to launch a feasibility study to establish a new UK Green Shipping Corridor between Newlyn in Cornwall and St Mary’s …

After a period of turbulence, the offshore support vessel (OSV) market has entered a phase of relative stability. Tight vessel supply and high day rates have given owners and operators …

Data from AXSMarine, shared with Riviera, indicates a recent decline in Indian imports of Russian crude and dirty products. These volumes are increasingly being replaced by cargoes from the Arabian …

CK Hutchison had previously entered exclusive talks with a consortium consisting of BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and MSC’s terminal-operating arm, Terminal Investment Ltd (TIL), to transfer its 80% effective …

Shipping is in the crosshairs of hackers, cybercriminals and bad actors. Over the last six months of 2024, an unprecedented level of cyberattacks — 9Bn security events and 39Bn firewall …

Wintermar is modernising its fleet of offshore support vessels (OSVs) and heavy lift barges (HLBs) through investments and purchases while reactivating laid-up ships. The Indonesian owner has recorded higher earnings …

Industry has improved safety on tugboats and towage operations in the UK following the fatal accident and loss of tugboat Biter as it assisted passenger vessel Hebridean Princess off Greenock, …

RSPB Scotland, together with partners, had called for plans for the 4.1-GW offshore windfarm to be refused to protect seabirds. In a statement, the bird charity said, “We will be …

According to the company’s recently updated fleet list, Centrofin has eight 82,000-dwt Kamsarmax bulk carriers under construction at China’s Hengli Heavy Industry, with deliveries scheduled for 2026. Shipbrokers reported in …

Together, the companies are to operate a barge that will install subsea cables for offshore windfarms, telecommunications and other applications. The 300-ft, US-flagged barge, built in Louisiana, will be crewed …

The deployment of floating LNG platforms and floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) continues to gain traction as developers seek faster timelines, lower environmental footprints and better adaptability to global energy …

Anthony Veder’s early adoption of small-scale LNG enabled the Rotterdam-based gas shipowner to develop a specialised expertise in ship-to-ship (STS) LNG transfers that continues to define its operations. The company’s …

Tambour Towage has carried out maintenance across its fleet in Q2 and Q3 2025 to prepare its tugs for new charters and project work. The Danish owner has moved its …

Noble Corp has formed a strategic alliance with Kongsberg Maritime to jointly develop advanced marine technologies for the offshore drilling sector to enhance operational efficiency, risk assessment and sustainability in …

Texas A&M University at Galveston’s students are gaining real-world experience operating a modern tanker bridge, thanks to a partnership with AET and the installation of a full-mission simulation lab replicating …

In a statement released on 30 July, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 62 vessels – including 37 tankers, 22 container ships, and …

The US-listed container vessel specialist revealed in its Q2 earnings report that it placed an order for four 3,100-TEU ships at an unnamed Chinese shipyard. Market and shipbroking sources told …

The Section 36 consent determination by Scottish ministers approves the project’s main offshore wind array in the outer Firth of Forth off the East Lothian coast. In recognition that the …

“It takes time and effort to understand the challenges,” said DNV Maritime principal engineer Gabriele Notaro in this sound clip from Riviera’s CO2 Shipping & Terminals Conference in London, which …

On 31 July, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) announced it has secured a contract for an 18,000-m³ LNG bunker vessel, scheduled for delivery by the end of 2027. The contract, …

The company recently received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its next-generation 210,000-dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. A KSOE official told Riviera this marks a proactive step …

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued new guidance governing ship-to-ship LNG fuel transfers, including mandatory notification procedures, safety measures and operational standards. Policy Letter 01-25, dated 24 July …

Port of London Authority (PLA) has demonstrated in theory the viability of a method of producing hydrogen from renewable energy sources, transporting it to ports and distributing it on zero-emissions …