Riviera Maritime Media

10/10/2025

China introduces 'special port fees' on US-linked vessels

The fees are calculated per voyage, based on net tonnage:

From 14 October 2025: RMB400 (≈US$56) per net tonne.
From 17 April 2026: RMB640 (≈US$90) per net tonne.
From 17 April 2027: RMB880 (≈US$124) per net tonne.
From 17 April 2028: RMB1,120 (≈US$157) per net tonne.

The Chinese Ministry of Transport announced that these fees will take effect from 14 October 2025

08/10/2025

Shell USA president Colette Hirstius warns that current actions against offshore wind could create potential for future efforts by subsequent administrations against oil and gas investment

Shell USA president Colette Hirstius warns that current actions against offshore wind could create potential for future efforts by subsequent administrations against oil and gas investment

07/10/2025

Seafarer dies from injuries following Houthi attack on Dutch-flagged ship

https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/vessel-on-fire-southeast-of-aden-after-projectile-strike-86284

06/10/2025

Europe’s first CO2 carrier links the Port Esbjerg terminal and Nini West for the EU’s first full-scale carbon storage value chain

Europe’s first CO2 carrier links the Port Esbjerg terminal and Nini West for the EU’s first full-scale carbon storage value chain

06/10/2025

Shadow fleet: French detain tanker crew as another tanker loiters over Baltic cables

Shadow fleet tankers face scrutiny in Europe: in France, a tanker crew is detained, while in Baltic waters, as one tanker crew escapes trial, another tanker drifts suspiciously over subsea cables

01/10/2025

Houthis say Dutch vessel at risk of sinking

One of the two injured seafarers is in serious condition and was evacuated directly to Djibouti

30/09/2025

A case study of a ship that lost power for three days because of contaminated bunkers shows the increased risks to crew, the ship and the environment inherent in adopting new alternative fuels

A case study of a ship that lost power for three days because of contaminated bunkers shows the increased risks to crew, the ship and the environment inherent in adopting new alternative fuels

29/09/2025

How the Satellite Industry is Leveraging Multi-Orbit Services to Enable New Activity in the Arctic

The satellite industry is revolutionizing Arctic connectivity, addressing critical needs across aviation, maritime, and defence sectors. With Space Norway's pioneering ASBM and innovations like Viasat's and ST Engineering iDirect’s multi-orbit solutions, satellite communications are enabling safer...

26/09/2025

A maritime decarbonisation reality check in Amsterdam

Despite a slowdown, shipping’s emissions remain dangerously high according to Marine Benchmark managing director Torbjörn Rydbergh

25/09/2025

Bureau Veritas launches OptiCARBON to optimize fleet energy, fuel and compliance costs

https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/bureau-veritas-launches-opticarbon-to-optimize-fleet-energy-fuel-and-compliance-costs-86204?

OptiCARBON is an integrated platform designed to optimize fuel and tax costs as well as emissions management. Backed by the expertise of Bureau Veritas, the platform is ideally suited to the needs of the ferry, cruise and RoRo segments and will benefit any player’s emission strategy.

25/09/2025

Chevron’s latest innovations in marine lubricants and finding work-life balance

Highlighting the power of partnerships and innovation, Ayten Yavuz and Sotiris Meklis share how Chevron is developing practical solutions to help overcome marine supply challenges.

25/09/2025

Is Panama's approach to targeting the Russian shadow fleet working?

https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/panama-takes-aim-at-russian-shadow-fleet-86185

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