Early collaboration with satcom providers in the OSV design process helps optimise onboard networks to meet growing demands for high-speed, low latency, robust communications, says leading sat com executive

OSV operators’ triple threat: GPS jamming, cyber gaps and crew skills crisis

16 Feb 2026by Edwin Lampert

GPS jamming, cyber vulnerabilities and thinning seamanship are quietly rewriting the risk calculus for offshore support vessels

Cyber Security Offshore Support Vessels Safety & Incidents

SPM: control connectivity access to prevent incidents

16 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

SPM Shipping is tackling the challenges of using LEO constellation communications

Cyber Security Safety & Incidents

Maritime membrane nitrogen systems first to be class-approved for cyber security

04 Feb 2026by Riviera News

Air Products Membrane Solutions becomes the first company to receive cyber-security certification from IACS for its maritime nitrogen systems

Cyber Security

North Sea and Baltic states highlight spoofing and jamming in warning over Russian interference

27 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Governments around the Baltic Sea and North Sea see GNSS interference and AIS manipulation as a threat to maritime safety and security

Cyber Security Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Shipowners gain insights into fleet cyber security

23 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Software will enable owners and operators to identify vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of cyber breaches

Cyber Security

Secure LEO maritime connectivity unveiled for vessels

22 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A Florida-headquartered communications company has introduced a second-layer network to improve security when connecting to low Earth orbit constellations

Cyber Security

Viasat sells Navarino equity to monetise its portfolio

09 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Navarino’s founders will work with ICG to accelerate growth in maritime connectivity and cyber security

Cyber Security

NYK advances digital transformation, AI, cyber security

08 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove

NYK president Takaya Soga highlights the importance of building defences against cyber risks

Cyber Security Digitalisation

OSV digitalisation stalls amid sector fragmentation, entrenched attitudes

17 Dec 2025by Edwin Lampert

Roundtable discussions revealed the OSV sector is struggling to translate available technology into operational gains, with cyber risk and talent gaps seen as critical barriers

Cyber Security Digitalisation

Aquarius upgrades bulk carrier satcoms, cyber security

21 Nov 2025by Martyn Wingrove

SpaceX’s Starlink LEO antennas, VSAT technology and cyber security will be installed on 10 ships to enhance connectivity and resilience

Cyber Security Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Connectivity, cyber security enhanced on US West-Coast fleet

20 Nov 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Seattle-based Coastal Transportation will deploy hybrid communications networks on vessels transporting cargo between Washington and Alaska

Cyber Security

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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

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

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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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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