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Containerised ballast system developed for floating wind

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 WindPorts & TerminalsRegulations & Compliance
Sediment checks added to ballast water inspections

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

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

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

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 & FinanceRegulations & Compliance
USCG sharpens ballast water oversight in 2024 compliance drive

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 & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & Incidents
Ships struggle with ballast water compliance framework

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 EmissionsPorts & TerminalsRegulations & Compliance
Maritime industry confronts underwater pollution challenges

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
PureBallast 3 Ultra targets newbuild compliance needs

PureBallast 3 Ultra targets newbuild compliance needs

31 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal
Shipyards including Daehan Shipbuilding, SWS, K Shipbuilding, Chengxi Shipyard and Dalian Shipbuilding are installing Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ultra ballast water management systems on newbuildings
Regulations & ComplianceShipbuilding & Design
Electronic logbook updated to meet new IMO ballast water record format

Electronic logbook updated to meet new IMO ballast water record format

12 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal
Anschütz updates eLog to comply with IMO’s upcoming revised Ballast Water Record Book format, enhancing maritime environmental protection approvals
Regulations & Compliance
First compliance monitoring device for ballast water validated to IMO protocol

First compliance monitoring device for ballast water validated to IMO protocol

07 Mar 2025by Craig Jallal
MicroWISE’s BallastWISE is the first compliance monitoring device validated according to IMO’s protocol, offering an accessible solution for ballast water testing
Equipment & ServicesRegulations & Compliance
Stricter ballast water records aim to curb non-compliance

Stricter ballast water records aim to curb non-compliance

17 Feb 2025by Craig Jallal
Poor record-keeping is driving non-compliance with the BWM Convention. Recent updates clarify documentation rules for shipowners and seafarers, notes NAPA
Regulations & Compliance

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offshore supportOffshore Support JournalOffshore Support Vessels

Brazil: Big Oil, big discovery and big plans

Two decades after the first commercial oil discovery in its pre-salt region, Brazil is once again emerging as a land of opportunity for offshore support vessel owners
Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryShipbuilding & DesignShipyards

US shipbuilding: a smarter path to maritime strength

05 Sep 2025by Garrett Rice
Batteries & Electrical SystemsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvagePorts & TerminalsPropulsionTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Battery-powered tugboats need generators to remain strategic assets in ports

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove
AccidentsInsuranceInt. Tug & SalvageMooring Equipment Guidelines (fourth edition 2018) MEG4Ports & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & IncidentsSOLASTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Rapid tug co-ordination needed to rescue distressed ships in harbours

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham
AccidentsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachinerySafety & Incidents

When you care for crew, you care for your business

14 Aug 2025by John Snyder
Offshore WindOffshore Wind Equipment & ServicesOffshore Wind JournalOffshore Wind PolicyPorts & TerminalsShipbuilding & Design

No ships, no ports: no transition

13 Aug 2025by David Foxwell
Floating LNGLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsSmall Scale LNG

Middle East LNG finds power in pragmatism

05 Aug 2025by Craig Jallal
Batteries & Electrical SystemsMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPassenger Ship TechnologyPassenger ShippingPropulsion

Batteries powering the future of passenger ships

05 Aug 2025by Rebecca Moore
AccidentsInt. Tug & SalvageInvestigationsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & IncidentsTug & SalvageTugs / Workboats

Fatal accident drives industry to improve tugboat safety

01 Aug 2025by Kerrie Forster

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Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas 2025

Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas 2025

07 Oct 2025Rio de Janeiro
Riviera’s Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas is heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2025. Join us as we bring the industry’s leading offshore event to this vibrant new location and ...
Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition, 2025

Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition, 2025

14 Oct 2025BERGEN
Towards a greener future for the shipping industry. Europe continues to lead the way and in this conference, we examine the latest technology innovations and how they can provide significant ...
LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference 2025

LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference 2025

21 Oct 2025LONDON
The 2025 flagship LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference will focus on navigating uncertainty in a shifting LNG landscape, including geopolitical challenges, longer trade routes and environmental ...
Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week

Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week

23 Oct 2025BST - ONLINE
Beginning Monday 23 October, Riviera will be holding a three-day series of webinars focused on AI-driven vessel optimisation, practical decarbonisation strategies, and the integration of digital twin ...
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