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Streamlining Dry Bulk Documentation with Q88 Dry Sponsored by Veson Nautical

13 Nov 2025by Lloyd Prichard

The future of dry bulk operations depends on how effectively teams can turn information into action. When information flows freely, collaboration improves naturally

Regulations & Compliance

Decarbonizing Maritime Operations: How Trust-Ocean® by Chris-Marine® helps you achieve CII Compliance Sponsored by Chris Marine®

29 Oct 2025

Trust-Ocean by Chris-Marine equips ship operators with a performance monitoring solution that delivers the actionable insights required to track performance and emissions proactively, supporting their decarbonization objectives with confidence.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Ergonav Group Expands Global Footprint Through Major Maritime Compliance Contracts Amid Rising Regulatory Demands Sponsored by Ergonav

19 Aug 2025

Ergonav Group delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including instrumentation and calibration, troubleshooting, laboratory analysis, testing, inspections and compliance verification. With a focus on technical precision and international standard

Regulations & Compliance

Understanding the impact of environmental areas on maritime operations Sponsored by LR One Ocean

11 Nov 2024

Shipping and cruise companies operate across multiple jurisdictions, each with their own environmental regulations, which are continuously updated. These rules encompass various environmental areas defined by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, or MARPOL, which governs pollution control in maritime environments.

Regulations & Compliance

Powering leisure travel with dual-fuel engines Sponsored by MAN Energy Solutions

30 Oct 2024

After a period of uncertainty, the cruise industry is once again facing sunnier days and setting sail for new horizons. Moving towards new technologies that are reducing emissions through increased fuel efficiency, the use of future fuels, and digitalization of operations - always with the safety of the passenger in mind

Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Is Now the Time to Consider Switching to Shaft Power Meters and ShaPoLi for EEXI Compliance?Sponsored by Trelleborg

09 Oct 2024

One of the critical pieces of equipment required to measure ship performance is a shaft power meter. These devices measure the true power being delivered along the shaft to the propellor.

Regulations & Compliance

The Nautical Institute’s training standard for handling ‘green’ fuels (ammonia, methanol and hydrogen) in the maritime sector Sponsored by The Nautical Institute

08 Oct 2024

In light of a lack of guidance for the MET sector, and in response to the fast-changing needs of the industry, The Nautical Institute has constructed an independent training standard that the MET could use as guidance in constructing their own training courses.

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Chris-Marine demonstrates its new cutting-edge performance & emissions monitoring solution at SMM 2024 in Hamburg Sponsored by Chris Marine

07 Aug 2024

Chris-Marine will exhibit at SMM 2024 in Hamburg from September 3 to 6. Visitors are welcome to meet with our experts in booth A3.402. This year, we will not only exhibit a selection of our engine monitoring and maintenance equipment, but for the first time also showcase our new cutting-edge performance & emissions monitoring solution, Trust-Ocean!

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Regulations & Compliance

Driving efficiency and trust: DNV’s Emissions Connect in the new EU ETS landscapeSponsored by DNV

25 Jun 2024

DNV’s Emissions Connect – launched in April 2023 – provides independent third-party, real-time verification of emissions data through a user-friendly online platform. The service also functions as a decision support system for users and – critically – provides data management support, helping users to integrate emissions data into their wider operations

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Regulations & Compliance

Safe and futureproof waste water treatment Sponsored by Marinfloc

12 Jun 2024

In 2025, the revision of MEPC 107(49) will commence. This regulation has been overdue for revision for more than 15 years due to the constant changes in fuels, lubricating oils, and chemicals.

Regulations & Compliance

Righting the Ship: Preventing Torsional Vibration Issues in Modern Marine Propulsion Systems Sponsored by Regal Rexnord

12 Jun 2024by Bob Lennon

, torsional vibration is the “twisting” movement of the rotating shafts that connect the various pieces of equipment in a drivetrain

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

Plugging in to ship engine retrofits Sponsored by LR

28 May 2024

In this podcast, Riviera Maritime Media’s Edwin Lampert is joined by Mark Penfold, Technical Director at Lloyd’s Register, and a lead author of Lloyd’s Register’s new Engine Retrofit Report, and Stam Achillas, Head of Business Development and Sales 2-stroke/Decarbonisation Solutions at Wärtsilä.

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Opinion

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Ballast Water Treatment Technology Container Ships Environmental Social and Governance Maritime Environmental Protection MARPOL Regulations & Compliance

2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

From Brazilian hull fouling limits to mandatory container loss reporting, 2026 ushers in a more demanding agenda for operational discharges from ships

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Dry Cargo Forecasts Regulations & Compliance Ship Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vessels Bridge Equipment Bridge Systems Communications Digital Twins Digitalisation ECDIS Floating LNG Home Maritime Optimisation & Communications Navigation Optimisation & Communication Ports Satellite Communications Vessel Optimisation Voyage Planning VSAT

2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Floating LNG LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals

The size of the prize

30 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Policy

2026 in the offshore wind industry: the beginning of a much-needed reset

30 Dec 2025by David Foxwell

Alternative Fuels Ballast Water Treatment Technology Fuels & Lubricants Maritime Environmental Protection Regulations & Compliance

2025 in marine environmental protection: politics stall progress on net zero

29 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

Home Int. Tug & Salvage Ports Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Legal framework for towage in the digital era

29 Dec 2025by Helen McCormick

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Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026

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Stranded gas represents untapped value and floating LNG and FSRUs offer the quickest way to monetise it. To capitalise on these opportunities, you must master both the technology behind floating gas solutions and their commercial models. This webinar will highlight how to achieve that balance effectively.

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