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Extending uptime and performance using fuel management Sponsored by Fueltrax

06 Nov 2026

In Brazil, offshore support vessel contracts operate differently from most global markets. The contracts are awarded based on two factors: day rate and declared fuel consumption

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Offshore Support Vessels

Designing reliable power solutions for tomorrow's FPSO & FLNG facilities Sponsored by Everllence

27 Oct 2026

Join experts from Everllence and Wison for a discussion on power generation, efficiency, and integrated system design for floating energy projects.

Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance Floating LNG Offshore Contractors Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Extending Brownfield Life and Reach Through Electrification and Digitalization of Subsea Systems Sponsored by Siemens Energy

15 Jul 2026by Endre Brekke and Paul Robson

Unlocking the next generation of offshore oil and gas resources calls for innovative approaches to extending the life of brownfield assets

Subsea Operations

Damen offshore energy support vessels: cross-sector versatility Sponsored by DAMEN

14 Jul 2026

When Damen was developing its commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) series, it aimed for versatility – a vessel that was at home in all sectors of the offshore energy industry, whether renewable or non-renewable, anywhere in the world.

Offshore Support Vessels Offshore Wind Equipment & Services

Stern roller conversion highlights value of Thordon water-lubricated bearings Sponsored by Thordon Bearings

13 Jan 2026

UAE-based vessel operator minimises downtime following stern roller failure, swapping bronze with Thordon SXL water-lubricated bearing during three-day conversion

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

Propelling Marine Innovation with Power and Precision Sponsored by Hamilton Jet

13 Mar 2025

HamiltonJet, the global leader in waterjet propulsion, has launched the latest innovation in its HTX series - the HTX65. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern maritime operations, the HTX65 waterjet is an evolution in HamiltonJet’s propulsion technology.

Offshore Support Vessels Propulsion

Decarbonizing Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) and Platform Support Vessels (PSVs) with DC Power Grids and Energy Storage Sponsored by Siemens Energy

22 Nov 2024

DC systems eliminate the need for transformers. All consumers can be connected directly to the switchboard, leading to as much as 30% space savings in the mechanical footprint of the power plant versus an AC-based system

Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Offshore Support Vessels

Spoofed or Jammed? Protecting your offshore operations from GNSS interference Sponsored by Hexagon | Veripos

06 Nov 2024

Increasing satellite signal interference is affecting offshore positioning, placing your people, vessels and operations in danger. The Spoofed or Jammed? white paper provides an easy-to-read primer to boost your knowledge on this increasingly important topic and help you operate safely.

Cyber Security

Palfinger Marine’s PFM 2100: A New Era of Heavy-Duty Cranes Sponsored by Palfinger Marine

27 Aug 2024

At SMM 2024, PALFINGER MARINE, the global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, presents the new PFM 2100, a heavy-duty foldable knuckle boom crane that represents a significant step forward in marine technology.

Offshore Wind Equipment & Services

Demystifying Digital Twins for Maritime Sponsored by ABS

28 May 2024

On this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Eric VanDerHorn, ABS Technology Manager, joins host John Snyder, Managing Editor of Riviera Maritime Media, to discuss digital twins and the potential benefits for the maritime industry.

Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance

The Future of Offshore Space Support with Space Perspective Sponsored by ABS

13 May 2024

On this episode of Setting Course, Captain Bryan Dietz, Master of Space Perspective’s MS Voyager, and Tyson Breedlove, ABS Manager of Business Development for Global Offshore, join host John Snyder, Managing Editor of Riviera Maritime Media, to discuss these new space support vessels.

Business & Finance Offshore Contractors

HEA Energy continues to expand its service capabilities with the acquisition of several new marine assets to support the global energy market.Sponsored by HEA Energy

21 Mar 2024

HEA Energy, a key player in the provision of offshore marine logistics solutions, has strengthened both its Offshore Wind and Oil & Gas service capabilities yet further

Business & Finance Offshore Support Vessels

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Booming LNG exports drive US tugboat fleet growth and owner investment campaigns

When it comes to new tugboat construction, LNG is attracting the greatest interest in many US states and one Canadian province

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ISO 6319 and the Shift from Reactive Hull Cleaning to Proactive Biofouling ManagementSponsored by Jotun

Extending uptime and performance using fuel management Sponsored by Fueltrax

Designing reliable power solutions for tomorrow's FPSO & FLNG facilities Sponsored by Everllence

Extending Brownfield Life and Reach Through Electrification and Digitalization of Subsea Systems Sponsored by Siemens Energy

Damen offshore energy support vessels: cross-sector versatility Sponsored by DAMEN

Stern roller conversion highlights value of Thordon water-lubricated bearings Sponsored by Thordon Bearings

Propelling Marine Innovation with Power and Precision Sponsored by Hamilton Jet

Decarbonizing Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) and Platform Support Vessels (PSVs) with DC Power Grids and Energy Storage Sponsored by Siemens Energy

Spoofed or Jammed? Protecting your offshore operations from GNSS interference Sponsored by Hexagon | Veripos

Palfinger Marine’s PFM 2100: A New Era of Heavy-Duty Cranes Sponsored by Palfinger Marine

Demystifying Digital Twins for Maritime Sponsored by ABS

The Future of Offshore Space Support with Space Perspective Sponsored by ABS

HEA Energy continues to expand its service capabilities with the acquisition of several new marine assets to support the global energy market.Sponsored by HEA Energy

Opinion

Booming LNG exports drive US tugboat fleet growth and owner investment campaigns

ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

Wood Mackenzie: can Canada capitalise on Asia's need for long-term, lower-carbon LNG?

Policy and insurance: automation does not make an autonomous ship

Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore

Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

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