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Two-stroke engine sector: follow the leader Why the two-stroke sector will lead the cruise and ferry sector to the dominant fuel of the future Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Eimskip container ship adrift en route to Greenland The vessel’s main engine failed, but neither the ship nor the crew are currently considered to be in danger, according to the Iceland-headquartered shipowner Jamey Go to rivieramm

‘The scale and tactical nature of the Houthi attacks have changed’ Prolonged, close-poximity naval attacks resulting in multiple merchant seafarers killed, wounded and missing have been accompanied by shocking and highly-produced videos of vessels scuttled Jamey Go to rivieramm

Hess quits deepwater block in Suriname US-based oil company Hess has exited Block 59 offshore Suriname, joining partners ExxonMobil and Equinor, who quit the development last year John Go to rivieramm

Starline invests in newbuild passenger catamaran Speedy delivery for fast ferry for South Korea’s Starline Co Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Latsco expands box ship fleet with 2+2 feeder order in China The owner, traditionally focused on Korean and Japanese yards, has now turned its attention to China Georgios Go to rivieramm

New cruise partner joins Grand Bahama Shipyard as it undergoes transformation MSC Cruises joins the shipyard as a partner as it installs new floating docks Rebecca Go to rivieramm

World’s first hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel launches The vessel’s 192 solar panels will provide power both on board and to the propulsion systems Jamey Go to rivieramm

Greece calls for global response after Red Sea attacks on Greek-owned bulkers The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs raised the issue at the IMO Council in London Georgios Go to rivieramm

GTT and seven partners plan ultra-large LNG carrier GTT, MOL, NYK, HD HHI, SHI, CSSC, ABS and LR collaborate to develop a 200,000-m³ LNG carrier with improved emissions and efficiency targets Craig Go to rivieramm

Germany sublets idle FSRU Energos Force to Jordan DET, BMWK, HEH and Energos Infrastructure co-ordinate Jordan sublet of idle FSRU Energos Force while Stade terminal progress remains under review Craig Go to rivieramm

Valaris beefs up backlog with US Gulf drillship deals Valaris has added US$1.9Bn to its backlog in 2025, with the latest deals for two drillships valued at US$760M John Go to rivieramm

Two crew reportedly killed as second bulker in two days comes under fire in Red Sea Liberia said during an IMO meeting that two crew members had been killed in an attack on Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C Jamey Go to rivieramm

US$100M boost for Philadelphia Navy Yard Rhoads to invest in new manufacturing facility to support US Navy submarine construction John Go to rivieramm

Will new ship recycling rules drive industry to credit rating systems? With the Hong Kong Convention finally in force, the maritime world faces a reckoning — a Norwegian firm is backing its credit rating system to bring order to the chaos Edwin Go to rivieramm

Houthis resume strikes on commercial shipping with prolonged attack on bulker Crew have abandoned ship and been rescued from a Greek bulker that began taking on water after a four-hour assault near Yemen Jamey Go to rivieramm

Marine geoscience and robotics company Argeo files for bankruptcy Attempts to secure equity/debt financing, dispose of assets and seek other solutions failed as work dried up David Go to rivieramm

Award-winning hybrid cargo ship saves 5.2 tonnes of fuel daily over two years Canopée has provided robust evidence that wind-assisted propulsion can deliver real-world fuel and emissions savings for commercial shipping Edwin Go to rivieramm

BRAVA Energia awards McDermott ‘sizeable’ T&I contract for Brazil McDermott will execute T&I of flexible pipelines, umbilicals and associated subsea equipment for wells at the Papa-Terra field and the Atlanta Phase 2 development John Go to rivieramm

SeaDream Yacht Club deploys shore power across fleet SeaDream Yacht Club retrofits fleet with shore power connectivity, enabling zero emissions in ports Rebecca Go to rivieramm

US resumes sanctions on Iran-linked shipping network, targeting VLCCs and LPG carriers The targeted fleet includes six VLCCs, four LPG carriers, one Suezmax, and one Aframax tanker Georgios Go to rivieramm

Antarctica21 ushers in hybrid-electric cruise ship The unique features and technology being deployed in polar expedition vessel Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Venture Global closes 20-year SPA deal with Petronas, US$4Bn in loans for Plaquemines LNG LNG supply for Petronas to come from Venture Global’s third facility, CP2 LNG Jamey Go to rivieramm

GE Vernova secures permission to test 18-MW offshore wind turbine in Norway NVE grants permission to build a test turbine in the Gulen industrial area David Go to rivieramm

Shipyard chosen for WSF’s trio of hybrid ferries   Governor Ferguson selects Eastern Shipbuilding Group to construct new ferries Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Delfin agrees ‘early works’ on US FLNG export plant, eyes FID in 2025 Delfin Midstream has signed a deal with Siemens and entered an early works programme with SHI and Black & Veatch for its Louisiana-based LNG export project Jamey Go to rivieramm

Neptune Leasing expands offshore vessel portfolio with $95M deal for GEOS fleet The Greek ship financier has entered into a US$95M sale and leaseback facility covering GEOS’s seven-vessel fleet Georgios Go to rivieramm

How to engineer a ‘swift and silent’ rescue of a container line Faced with near liquidation in 2021, Pacific International Lines is a remarkable story in how to rapidly restructure a troubled container shipping line Selwyn Go to rivieramm

IWS takes delivery of fifth commissioning service operation vessel Company has already secured a charter for the CSOV, which will commence when it arrives in Europe David Go to rivieramm

ADES jack-up capsizes off Egypt, killing at least four Casualties and the number of missing crew are still being confirmed after the capsize of jack-up barge Admarine 12 off Egypt’s coast Jamey Go to rivieramm

Green corridor to launch with electric ferries between Spain and Morocco The first green corridor between Spain and Morocco, from Tarifa to Tangier Ville, will be launched when Baleària’s electric fast ferries enter service in 2027 Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Alpha Gas assigns Wärtsilä operational support for LNG carrier pair Last month, the Greek owner signed a partnership agreement with HD Hyundai Marine Solution Georgios Go to rivieramm

Integrated hull solutions and coatings under scrutiny LR, Jotun, Britannia P&I and researchers in Greece advance hull fouling control via certification, coatings and risk-based operational strategies Craig Go to rivieramm

KNOT, COSCO Zhoushan tipped as frontrunners in shuttle tanker tender Shipbrokers reported earlier this year that Repsol launched a Suezmax shuttle tanker tender for one vessel, with an option for another Georgios Go to rivieramm

Euopean countries target shipping wastewater discharge with new regulations Finland, Sweden and Denmark have all enacted legislation along their Baltic Sea coasts, and the OSPAR Commission has agreed a staged ban on the release of discharge water from ships’ exhaust gas scrubbers in coastal waters of the Northeast Atlantic region Jamey Go to rivieramm

LNG Canada loads historic first LNG export cargo from Kitimat The facility will export LNG from two processing units, or ’trains’ with a combined capacity of 14M tonnes per annum Georgios Go to rivieramm

Promise of oil lures majors to the Amazon basin Brazil’s ANP auction sells 34 blocks, including 19 in the environmentally sensitive Foz do Amazonas, generating a total of US$265M in sales John Go to rivieramm

Equinor, Aker BP, TotalEnergies, Petoro plan US$1.3Bn investment in Johan Sverdrup TechnipFMC has secured a contract for engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the seabed facilities Martyn Go to rivieramm

DNV issues type-approval for ROYPOW marine lithium battery systems Type-approval for ROYPOW marine lithium battery systems signifies they meet strict international standards for safety and performance John Go to rivieramm

Knutsen names final Shell LNGC, takes delivery of LNGC for Qatar Energy LNG carrier Zoe Knutsen is the ninth and final vessel of a series built for Shell, and carrier Mraikh is the first chartered by Qatar Energy Jamey Go to rivieramm

Greek shipowner linked to strong one-year charters for VLCC pair TMS Tankers’ Caspar and Degas have reportedly been fixed by Sinokor at above-market levels Georgios Go to rivieramm

EU project to test autonomous vessel technologies EU-funded project to explore integrating artificial intelligence, digital twins, cyber security and smart mobility systems Martyn Go to rivieramm

Stable demand outlook for box shipping despite US trade policies The supply and demand balance for the container shipping sector is expected to weaken slightly in 2025 and 2026 Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Fugro to scoop up US$340M in long-term deals from Petrobras Fugro selected for four four-year contracts in tender process by Brazilian oil major John Go to rivieramm

US company starts development of 22.5-mta LNG export plant Houston, Texas-based Coastal Bend LNG’s planned development includes “up to five, 4.5-mta liquefaction trains” on Texas’ Gulf Coast Jamey Go to rivieramm

Orient Express Corinthian takes forward step Orient Express Sailing Yachts has celebrated the float out of Orient Express Corinthian Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Viking takes delivery of newest ocean ship Viking Vesta can be retrofitted to incorporate new technologies as they become available Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Ships need digital eyes when GPS is jammed Orca AI co-founder explains why AI-powered situational awareness reduces the risk of ship collisions in cases of AIS and GPS interference Martyn Go to rivieramm

Seacon, Mawei Shipbuilding team up on electric container vessels The past few months have seen a noticeable uptick in shipbuilding activity focused on electric container vessels Georgios Go to rivieramm

Alarming trend: crew deaths rise, with illness and stress key factors Gard report shows a 25% rise in crew deaths, with illness and suicide among the leading factors in fatalities in 2024 John Go to rivieramm

Shell: ‘no intention of making an offer for BP’ Anglo-Dutch oil major seeks to quash rumours of takeover in statement denying ’recent media speculation’ Jamey Go to rivieramm

Commercial structure, not technology, holds back CO2 shipping Navigator Gas, Veri Energy, MOL, TGE Marine, Societe Generale and Norton Rose call for better commercial models to unlock CO2 shipping projects Craig Go to rivieramm

Sanmar Shipyards completes quintet of tug newbuilds Tug owners SAAM Towage and Buksér og Berging took delivery of four tugboats, while Nemeca watched the launch of another in May Martyn Go to rivieramm

Respect at sea: IMO’s International Day of the Seafarer 2025 aims for ‘harassment-free’ ships 25 June is International Day of the Seafarer – a day designated by the United Nations to recognise the critical role seafarers play in global trade, security, and the flow of essential goods Jamey Go to rivieramm

Israeli owner acquires SEACOR Marine fast supply vessel Danchor bolsters fleet with acquisition of 2009-built FSIV as tensions in Middle East simmer John Go to rivieramm

Fugro to provide site characterisation services for Windbostel offshore wind projects Windbostel Ost and Windbostel West, which have a combined capacity of 4 GW, are being developed by RWE and TotalEnergies David Go to rivieramm

Burned-out Zodiac-managed vehicle carrier sinks off Alaska Fire-fighting vessels and salvage teams mobilised to an abandoned, fire-damaged vehicle carrier drifting off the US coast of Alaska in the Pacific Ocean have confirmed the vessel has sunk Jamey Go to rivieramm

BWO says German government misjudging the market, calls for change of course  German government is misusing funds from offshore wind auctions that need to be reinvested to ensure the long-term viability of the industry, association says David Go to rivieramm

Development of Isle of Man offshore windfarm continues with geotechnical survey Survey company GEO has started work at site of Mooir Vannin offshore windfarm David Go to rivieramm

Tanker U-turns on the rise in Strait of Hormuz as analysts eye trade shifts According to data shared with Riviera by Kpler, six tankers have made U-turns as of 23 June Georgios Go to rivieramm

Evalend said to have doubled Suezmax orders at HD Hyundai The Greek shipowner has been linked to a new two-vessel contract at the major South Korean shipyard Georgios Go to rivieramm

Golar ‘accelerating work on next FLNG unit’ after Gimi starts commercial ops  Golar says it is ’advancing commercial discussions’ on three options for one or more FLNG units Jamey Go to rivieramm

Japanese interests moving to secure LNG supply lines A Japanese government organisation and JERA, in which the government holds a significant stake, have inked deals in Malaysia and Australia Jamey Go to rivieramm

Mammoth order emerges in China as Shandong Shipping signs up for 10 VLOCs These 325,000-dwt Guaibamax-class vessels will be deployed on longhaul iron ore routes Georgios Go to rivieramm

HD Hyundai, ECO team to build LNG dual fuel container ships in US South Korean shipbuilding giant, HD Hyundai and Edison Chouest to see opportunity to build medium-sized container ships by 2028 John Go to rivieramm

First gas flows at Germany’s third FSRU-based regasification terminal Wilhelmshaven-2 and recently commissioned FSRU Excelsior are delivering gas to the European energy grid for the first time Jamey Go to rivieramm

Greek majors Navios, Tsakos advance fleet renewal with fresh tanker deliveries The US-listed shipowners have secured long-term charter contracts for their newbuild vessels Georgios Go to rivieramm

Rolls-Royce Power Systems re-ups board chair’s contract Jörg Stratmann will continue to chair the board of Rolls-Royce Power Systems for two more years Martyn Go to rivieramm

Scandlines looks to the future with new ferry Scandlines highlights the future-proof technology being used on its zero-emissions ferry Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Brazilian owners bet on efficient tug newbuilds In a thriving tug building industry in Brazil, shipyards constructed vessels for Wilson Sons, Sulnorte, Svitzer and Camorim Martyn Go to rivieramm

Shanghai port operator signs newbuilding contract for LNG bunker vessel Another week, another fresh LNG bunker vessel order – this time in China, as momentum builds in the sector Georgios Go to rivieramm

Van Oord holds naming ceremony for Boreas, world’s largest wind turbine installation vessel Company claims new installation vessel for offshore wind turbines, which operates on dual-fuel methanol engines, is also the ‘most sustainable’ vessel in the world David Go to rivieramm

Prokopiou’s Dynacom linked to new six-tanker order in China The Greek tycoon has reportedly returned to one of his go-to shipyards with a fresh Suezmax deal Georgios Go to rivieramm

Euroseas Q1 profit jumps on strong container vessel market The US-listed Greek shipowner observed notable rate increases across both smaller and larger feeder segments Georgios Go to rivieramm

Can 20th century war efforts inform today’s US shipbuilding ambitions? Lessons from the buildup of the American merchant fleet in the 20th century offer valuable insight for current efforts to revitalise US-flag commercial shipping John Go to rivieramm

UK sanctions 20 Russia-linked oil tankers in new swipe at ‘Putin’s shadow fleet’ UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer says Russian President Vladimir Putin ’shows total disregard for peace’ at the G7 Summit in Canada Jamey Go to rivieramm

Scotland consults on huge increase to offshore wind ambition Views sought on up to 40 GW of new energy by 2040 David Go to rivieramm

How to build a viable compliance strategy for FuelEU Maritime Shipowners have several options for complying with the FuelEU Maritime regulations which are focused on reducing the carbon intensity on ships calling at European ports Martyn Go to rivieramm

Equinor names high-powered energy trader CEO head of gas and power business Danske Commodities chief executive Helle Østergaard Kristiansen is taking on the position of senior vice president for gas & power at Equinor Jamey Go to rivieramm

X-Press Feeders, COSCO Shipping partner to boost feeder connectivity The partnership and leasing agreements were signed to expand network coverage, strengthen mainline-feeder co-ordination and improve service reliability Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Tankers on fire in Gulf of Oman after collision Frontline has confirmed its VLCC and a Suezmax have collided near the Strait of Hormuz, off the United Arab Emirates’ coast Jamey Go to rivieramm

A pivotal decade ahead for CO2 shipping CO2 shipping will be a driving force in ocean transport development in the years ahead Craig Go to rivieramm

TotalEnergies secures logistics for Brazilian pre-salt production Offshore vessels will visit a supply base in Guanabara Bay to support a deepwater project for the French oil major in the Santos Basin Martyn Go to rivieramm

China Cruises signs strategic co-operation framework agreement China Cruises plans to collaborate with Lloyd’s Register on cruise safety, technology R&D, the green transition and digitalisation Rebecca Go to rivieramm

UK offshore logistics group’s 2025 orders top US$600M ASCO has won a contract valued at more than US$200M to provide logistics support to offshore energy companies in the North Sea Martyn Go to rivieramm

Video: crane tips over at Singapore’s Tuas container port No injuries to people nearby and no damage to other port structures were reported in the incident during the crane’s delivery to the port Jamey Go to rivieramm

Africa’s first offshore windfarm to be built off the coast of Morocco Construction of project off the coast of Essaouira is due to start by 2029 David Go to rivieramm

UK backs pair of carbon capture and storage projects with £9.4Bn in funding In its spending review, the UK government apportioned billions in funding for the Viking project in England and the Acorn project in Scotland Jamey Go to rivieramm

ICS leadership transition sees board chair named, new secretary general The UK’s John Denholm will take over from current chair Emanuele Grimaldi in 2026, while Cyprus’ Thomas Kazakos has succeeded outgoing secretary general Guy Platten Riviera Go to rivieramm

Eitzen eyes building world’s largest electric container ships Norway’s Eitzen Group and a Norway government-backed funder are developing plans to build a pair of 850-TEU container feeder vessels Jamey Go to rivieramm

CCS shipping set to surge with rising demand DNV, Petronas, Storegga and Equinor discuss how CO2 shipping demand will rise as capture scales toward 2050 in DNV’s latest outlook Craig Go to rivieramm

Greece’s Alberta Shipmanagement emerges with VLCC newbuilding pair in Japan Shipbroking sources note this is likely an older deal that has only recently appeared on public shipping platforms Georgios Go to rivieramm

CO2 shipping breakthroughs in new vessel designs and industry recognition unveiled DNV, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ørsted and Seabound drive progress in CO2 transport tech; Alisha Fredriksson from Seabound recognised again at Nor-Shipping 2025 Craig Go to rivieramm

Nova Marine Carriers snaps up modern Handysize in fleet renewal drive The Italian-Swiss shipping group has also been linked to the sale of an older bulk carrier Georgios Go to rivieramm

WinGD ammonia engines selected for Trafigura multi-gas carriers WinGD’s two-stroke ammonia dual-fuel 6X52DF-A engines have been ordered for four medium-sized multi-gas carriers under construction in South Korea John Go to rivieramm

Hapag-Lloyd, CNOOC mark first LNG SIMOPS at Hong Kong container terminal Simultaneous operation allows massive container ship to be refuelled in 8.5 hours while it loads cargo at the container port, shortening turnaround time John Go to rivieramm

With an eye on building icebreakers in US, Davie plans to acquire Gulf Copper Gulf Copper would join Davie and Helsinki Shipyard in Inocea Group, which would invest $1Bn in the Texas shipbuilder’s facilities to construct icebreakers for the US John Go to rivieramm

Tanker industry’s 55-year journey: from happy infancy to hard-won wisdom NHH Norwegian School of Economics’ Professor Stig Tenold traces the evolution of the tanker industry and INTERTANKO since its founding in October 1970 – a period that saw world GDP increase fivefold and Chinese GDP expand 191 times Edwin Go to rivieramm

Travlos-led Neptune Group expands into car terminal operations Set to begin operations in Q1 2026, the terminal will benefit from strong multimodal connectivity Georgios Go to rivieramm

Class keeps safety at the centre of the towage industry Standards need to be upheld as tug owners, designers and builders turn to new fuels and onboard energy storage Martyn Go to rivieramm