Maritime Optimisation & Communications

IMO considers additions to global ship positioning system

17 Jan 2020

A key sub-committee meets in London to discuss including Indian and Japanese satellite constellations into the Global Navigation Satellite System

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Owners upgrade to HTS connectivity for seafarer communications

16 Jan 2020

Alliance plans autonomous maritime ecosystems by 2025

15 Jan 2020

New GMDSS service approved for take-off

15 Jan 2020

Latest News

Ports & Terminals

Smart technology enables ports of the future

16 Jan 2020

Singapore is future proofing its ports with automation, smart technology and energy efficiency

Virtual reality enables immersive training

14 Jan 2020

Business & Finance

Venture funding in maritime technology leaps to US$1.14Bn

14 Jan 2020

Business & Finance

SAL engages digitalisation strategy with new CIO

14 Jan 2020

Class publishes autonomous ship technology guidance

14 Jan 2020

Most Viewed

Opinion

Five emerging technologies for the 2020s

by Martyn Wingrove

Technology advances in the 2020s will enable faster communications and artificial intelligence, improve maritime safety and reduce space junk

by Martyn Wingrove

China's autonomous shipping milestones

by Martyn Wingrove

Turning digitalisation into optimisation to cut fuel and emissions

by Mike McNally

Defeating cyber criminals calls for constant vigilance

Editor's Choice

Class and vendors share data for ship optimisation

13 Jan 2020

An arrangement was signed in Norway enabling a digitalisation platform provider and classification society to share maritime data

Vessel owner challenged by Arctic communications

09 Jan 2020

BW will upgrade 102 tankers with faster connectivity

09 Jan 2020

Smart maintenance for critical navigation systems

08 Jan 2020

Machinery

Class and authority approve industry-first remote control technology

08 Jan 2020

Video

German Maritime Ambassador: 'I want to show that IMO does act' on environment

CSM: digitalisation value begins with data, ends with savings

Business & Finance

Game changers and weak links in southeast Asia's 'Blue Economy'

Digital Editions

Maritime Digitalisation & Communications 4th Quarter 2019

11 Nov 2019

Maritime Digitalisation & Communications 3rd Quarter 2019

13 Aug 2019

Maritime Digitalisation & Communications 2nd Quarter 2019

13 May 2019

The Complete Guide to VSAT 2019

07 May 2019

Whitepapers

Machinery Safety & Incidents

Targets Not Included! The latest technology in local position reference sensing

12 Dec 2019

Selecting the right fiber for mooring lines

23 Sep 2019

by DSM Dyneema

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Solving Global Maritime Data Connectivity Challenges

25 Jun 2019

by Aanarr

Using Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) to Save Energy and Reduce Emissions

25 Jun 2019

by ABB

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Targets Not Included! The latest technology in local position reference sensing

Inventory of Hazardous Materials: Answers to the 10 most asked questions

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Machinery Propulsion

Wärtsilä's state-of-the-art tail shaft alignment system can improve operational performance

Regulations & Compliance

Alfa Laval - Comparing UV and electrochlorination

Events

01 Apr 2020DATES TBC, SINGAPORE

Optimised Ship Forum, Singapore

An essential one-day forum for regional owners and operators wanting the inside track on how to optimise vessel operations and fleet-wide performance. Attendees come away with practical insights via a mix of case studies, roundtable workshops and presentations.

A Riviera event.

01 May 2020DATES TBC, Houston

Maritime Cyber Risk Management Forum, US

This one-day regional forum engages those with frontline responsibility for maritime cyber security: from boardroom to the back office, superintendent to seafarer, insurer to IT responsible. The agenda covers regulation, best practice and the latest products and processes in cyber security risk management.

A Riviera event.

19 May 2020DATES TBC, AMSTERDAM

Optimised Ship Forum, Amsterdam

An essential one-day forum for regional owners and operators wanting the inside track on how to optimise vessel operations and fleet-wide performance. Attendees come away with practical insights via a mix of case studies, roundtable workshops and presentations.

A Riviera event.

01 Jun 2020DATES TBC

Optimised Ship Forum, Oslo

An essential one-day forum for regional owners and operators wanting the inside track on how to optimise vessel operations and fleet-wide performance. Attendees come away with practical insights via a mix of case studies, roundtable workshops and presentations.

A Riviera event.

16 Jun 2020London

Maritime Cyber Risk Management Forum

This one-day regional forum engages those with frontline responsibility for maritime cyber security: boardroom to the back office, superintendent to seafarer, insurer to IT responsible. The agenda: regulation, best practice and the latest products and processes in cyber security risk management.

A Riviera event.

01 Sep 2020DATES TBC, Hamburg

Optimised Ship Forum, Hamburg

An essential one-day forum for regional owners and operators wanting the inside track on how to optimise vessel operations and fleet-wide performance. Attendees come away with practical insights via a mix of case studies, roundtable workshops and presentations.

A Riviera event.

08 Sep 2020Hamburg

SMM

More than 2,200 exhibitors from 67 countries, including 29 national pavilions, and around 50,000 visitors from 125 nations makes SMM the industry’s most important event.

01 Dec 2020DATES TBC, London

Optimised Ship Forum, London

Riviera’s Optimised Ship Forum delivers practical insights ship owners and ship management companies need to drive forward vessel efficiency and performance management.

A Riviera event.

20 Apr 2021Singapore

Sea Asia 2021

Sea Asia, the anchor maritime event held in conjunction within the Singapore Maritime Week is well-attended by trade professionals and some of the most influential and respected leaders in the industry.

01 May 2020DATES TBC, Houston

Maritime Cyber Risk Management Forum, US

19 May 2020DATES TBC, AMSTERDAM

Optimised Ship Forum, Amsterdam

01 Jun 2020DATES TBC

Optimised Ship Forum, Oslo

16 Jun 2020London

Maritime Cyber Risk Management Forum

01 Sep 2020DATES TBC, Hamburg

Optimised Ship Forum, Hamburg

08 Sep 2020Hamburg

SMM

01 Dec 2020DATES TBC, London

Optimised Ship Forum, London

20 Apr 2021Singapore

Sea Asia 2021

Awards

Offshore

Kongsberg clinches 2019 OSJ Dynamic Positioning Award

Navigation Offshore

Generator voltage testing takes 2019 OSJ Innovation Award

Navigation Offshore

Market Intelligence

Special Reports

Regulations & Compliance

Expert analysis of IHM requirements in the shipping industry - Webinar

22 Dec 2019

Regulations & Compliance

Ballast Water Treatment - Beyond Certification - Webinar

03 Dec 2019