Tanker markets have regained momentum, with average weighted earnings rising to US$40,000 per day in late September – on a par with the peak 2022–24 period and 62% above the …
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Shipbuilders worldwide had a busy Q3 2025, delivering around 74 tugboats to owners in global markets for harbour towage in the period. Builders in Turkey and China were especially busy …
DeepOcean has entered into a time charter agreement with Glomar Offshore for 2009-built multipurpose support vessel Glomar Supporter as it strives to expand its near-shore services. DeepOcean intends to use …
The shipyard confirmed to Riviera a contract has been agreed with shipowner Purus for two 18,900-m³ vessels, with deliveries scheduled for 2028. Shell has also announced via social media that …
In one of the most eventful weeks for global shipping in recent years, 14 October marked the simultaneous start of port fees imposed by both China and the United States. …
The meeting to adopt into law a series of regulations governing the trajectory of the global shipping industry’s decarbonisation timeline has begun at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), with loud …
The growing Greek shipping company has emerged as the new owner of 2016-built, 33,400-dwt Handysize Matilda GS, formerly known as Atlantic Brave. Shipbrokers reported earlier in the year that the …
When MSC Group launched the first vessel in its luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand in 2023, it threw out the traditional ship design rule book and went back to the …
Brazil continues to be a hot market for European OSV owners, with Norway’s AKOFS Offshore and Sea1 Offshore among the latest to report the award of multi-million-dollar long-term charters following …
At the port level, the rollout extends to AD Ports’ network of 34 terminals across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central and south-west Asia. This should facilitate uninterrupted communications and …
Structures from two large oil and gas production installations in the UK sector of the northern North Sea will be decommissioned and recycled from 2027, with Allseas contracted to remove …
Wah Kwong has teamed up with China’s Wuhu Shipyard and Yingxing Leasing to launch Huaxing Shipping, a Hong Kong-registered joint venture. The new entity has placed an order with Wuhu …
According to MarineTraffic data shared with Riviera, 2000-built, 4,800-TEU Istanbul Bridge departed the Chinese port of Ningbo on 22 September and was anchored off Southwold, near the UK port of …
H2O LLC marine sales representative Matthew Adams said crews often avoid oily water separators because they are unsure how to use them. “Oily water separators are designed to work and …
A senior transport and logistics economist at ING has dubbed statements, relating to the effects of a global carbon price on shipping, coming from the White House ’weak’ and senseless. …
The meeting to adopt into law a series of regulations governing the trajectory of the global shipping industry’s decarbonisation timeline has begun at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), with loud …
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce noted on 14 October that these measures respond to the US Section 301 investigation, targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. According to the announcement, …
Shell and Sunlink Energies and Resources have taken a final investment decision (FID) on an offshore gas project in the Gulf of Guinea that will feed a new processing train …
Inland pusher tugs are being built in Europe with batteries, while others will use hydrogen with fuel cells. Environmental requirements for pushboats are tightening, mandating low emissions along inland waterways …
Guangdong Songfa Ceramics disclosed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 14 October that its subsidiary Hengli Shipbuilding has signed and activated contracts for the construction of three vessels: a 306,000-dwt …
The Ministry of Transport disclosed on 14 October that China-built vessels, as well as empty ships entering domestic yards solely for repairs, will be exempt from the fee. The announcement …
Valaris has been awarded a five-well contract with BP Exploration Delta Ltd for the ultra-deepwater drillship Valaris DS-12 in Egypt. Set to commence in Q2 2026, the contract has an …
Maersk is testing a new fuel blend on board Laura Maersk, the vessel that in 2023 became the world’s first container vessel to sail on methanol. The ship is testing …
In a 13 October 2025 statement, Minister for Energy Consumers Martin McCluskey, a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, confirmed that consent decisions …
A joint statement from US President Donald Trump’s appointees, the US Secretaries of State, Energy and Transportation, is again threatening countries with reprisals for supporting the passage of a global …
Chile-headquartered Ultratug will increase its towage and ship-handling capabilities in Mexico with a newbuild tug constructed by Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey. Sanmar delivered UT Patzcuaro during a ceremony at its …
Polsteam is upgrading satellite communications and cyber security on a fleet of 50 ships as it seeks to ramp up its use of digital tools for collaboration. The Polish dry …
The first electric ‘flying ferry’ is coming to the US. The Candela P-12 model will introduce the concept of an electric, hydrofoiling ferry when it arrives in Lake Tahoe, California. …
A joint statement from US President Donald Trump’s appointees, the US Secretaries of State, Energy and Transportation, is again threatening countries with reprisals for supporting the passage of a global …
Greenpeace UK said it has warned the Crown Estate that it is considering taking legal action unless the public body stops ‘monopoly profiteering’ at the expense of bill payers and …
Reach Subsea has secured approval from Norwegian maritime authorities to operate its first uncrewed surface vessel (USV) entirely alone, without a support ship, for offshore operations. It was the first …
This low utilisation reflects gaps in crew training and incomplete implementation strategies, which limit the operational value. These insights emerged from discussions at an Inmarsat-sponsored roundtable, held under the Chatham …
The proposed facility, to be built in Scotland, would see the Chinese company invest up to £1.5Bn (US$2.0Bn) in a new wind turbine factory for turbines for fixed-bottom and floating …
Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power the world’s first fully electric intercontinental fast ferries between Europe and Africa. Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate the …
Speaking to Riviera, Mr Vafias said the Chinese Ministry of Transport’s announcement leaves room for ambiguous interpretation. The statement specifies that the measures apply to vessels “owned or operated by …
Port of Rotterdam is rolling out a digital tool to enable smarter use of its terminal berths and anchorages as part of a wider digitalisation initiative. Europe’s busiest port has …
Mexico’s most visible supply initiative is already producing. New Fortress Energy’s FAST LNG 1 project – an integrated modular mid‑scale facility, offshore Altamira – has been in operation since mid‑2024. …
Harbor Docking and Towing has four vessels under construction and two undergoing retrofits with azimuth stern drive (ASD) propulsion. The family owned Louisiana-headquartered company has ordered ship-towing and escort winches …
EN Decision director Dr Wei Chen argues IMO’s current approach to sewage regulation needs a fundamental shift towards evidence-based enforcement, warning approval regimes have allowed ’invalid’ sewage treatment plants (STPs) …
Corvus Energy, which builds energy-storage systems (ESS) for the maritime industry has secured a US$60M growth capital investment from a Morgan Stanley Investment Management-led consortium that includes Just Climate and …
A new initiative, Maritime Beyond Methane (MARBEM), is trying to influence the shipping sector to move away from what the group sees as the ’dominance’ of LNG in newbuild vessels …
IMO NZF was approved by a vote In fact, approval of the IMO NZF climate framework in April 2025 required a vote during the MEPC 83 meeting. As for how …
The innovative wind turbine installation vessel is 98.9% complete. It was ordered by Maersk Offshore Wind from Sembcorp Marine business unit Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Ptd Ltd, now known …
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Yanmar Power Solutions and Kanadevia Corp said they have managed to reduce the escape of unburned methane from a dual-fuel engine running on liquefied natural gas …
Woodside Energy has secured the services of two new tugs to support its deepwater oil and gas operations, including tanker loadings from a floating production system offshore Mexico. The Australian …
The Chinese Ministry of Transport announced on 10 October that these fees will take effect from 14 October 2025. According to the ministry, the action comes in response to measures …
Tanker Shipping & Trade spoke to Port of Esbjerg research manager and project lead green fuels, CCUS and maritime energy systems manager Ishita Sharma following her recent voyage on a …
According to Equasis, the Greek company has been listed as the new manager of 2010-built, 181,494 dwt Ocean Crest – formerly known as Asian Blossom – while Japan’s Toyo Kaiun, …
Interferry chief executive Mike Corrigan has highlighted how important batteries are for ferries – and how necessary shore power is for the sector. He told PST in an exclusive interview, …
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said the latest designations cover 16 crude oil and chemical/product tankers, 14 LPG carriers, two tugs, and one …
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