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

Regulations & Compliance

Containerised ballast water treatment supports floating windfarm assembly

29 Oct 2025by Craig Jallal

BIO-UV Group and Euroports supported Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion with quayside ballast water treatment of windfarm structures

Offshore Wind Equipment & Services Ports & Terminals

Containerised ballast system developed for floating wind

29 Sep 2025by Craig Jallal

The system is intended to treat ballast water during floating wind turbine assembly, transport and maintenance

Floating Offshore Wind Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Sediment checks added to ballast water inspections

05 Aug 2025by Craig Jallal

Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU to inspect ballast water sediment handling in 2025 CIC commencing 1 September 2025

Regulations & Compliance

Training and support reduce BWMS compliance failures

25 Jul 2025by Craig Jallal

BIO-UV Group launches compliancy and performance agreement to tackle D-2 ballast water challenges with crew training and onboard support

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

California enforces ballast salinity exchange mandate

15 Jul 2025by Craig Jallal

California State Lands Commission mandates ballast exchange for low-salinity water under new emergency rule; applies to all brackish discharges

Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Banks can step up the fight for biodiversity in the world’s oceans

26 Jun 2025by Paul Taylor

We have heard a lot about the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and have concentrated our efforts on reducing emissions into the atmosphere, fuel efficiency and other measures

Business & Finance Regulations & Compliance

USCG sharpens ballast water oversight in 2024 compliance drive

05 Jun 2025by Craig Jallal

USCG’s 2024 report highlights evolving ballast water compliance trends across BWMS, discharge, reporting and structural failings

Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Ships struggle with ballast water compliance framework

07 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Liberia, Intertanko, ICS, BIMCO, Intercargo and Japan report compliance challenges under MEPC 387(81) to MEPC 83

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Maritime industry confronts underwater pollution challenges

03 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

The shift from Ballast Water Treatment Technology (BWTT) to Maritime Environmental Protection (MEP) reflects a broader industry focus on tackling underwater pollution, from ballast water to marine litter

Regulations & Compliance

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4-stroke Engines Fuels & Lubricants Home Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipbuilding & Design Terminals Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

Finally, the tug and towage sector will discover how methanol can become a credible alternative fuel to diesel

Batteries & Electrical Systems Ferries Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Propulsion Tugs / Workboats

Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

Home Int. Tug & Salvage New Ship Orders/Charters Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

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

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025

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On 16 December, Riviera will be holding a webinar on how to achieve IMO compliance while powering sustainable shipping practices.

This webinar delivers practical guidance on managing compliance ...

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 ...

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