A panel of experts discussed the rapidly evolving use of digital twins to improve ship design, engineering, classification, maintenance and operations

Digitalisation

Digitalisation and automation transform tug operations

24 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Artificial intelligence, automation, digital integration and cyber security are key innovations shaping sustainable tugboat performance

Digitalisation

Digital twin enhances efficiency in San Antonio terminal

11 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A Chilean container terminal is deploying a digital twin to improve operations

Digitalisation Ports & Terminals

5G connectivity rolled out in three British ports

08 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Three harbours in southeast England have invested in fast communications networks to facilitate smart port operations

Ports & Terminals

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Developments in LEO, S-100, quantum computing, 6G and autonomous vessels are among the major technological advances slated for the 2020s that will shape the long-term future of the maritime industry

Digitalisation Floating LNG

2025 in maritime optimisation and communications: LEO constellations, GPS jamming, AI and USVs drive development

29 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Maritime Optimisation & Communications editor reviews the technology trends impacting the maritime world in 2025

Digitalisation

2025's most-read stories in Maritime Optimisation & Communications

26 Dec 2025by Riviera News

We look back on our most-read stories to get a better view, from you, of the topics that shaped the industry in 2025

Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Bulk conference maps safety, decarbonisation and data

01 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

Stephenson Harwood-hosted event set out how bulk owners can navigate safety rules, carbon costs and data demands to stay competitive

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Propulsion Regulations & Compliance

Dry bulk data trends revealed

28 Nov 2025by Craig Jallal

Marine Benchmark and Lookout Maritime explored how dry bulk data can sharpen CII strategy and fleet decisions to 2030

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

Samsung Heavy, LR subsidiary OneOcean ink digital technologies deal

12 Nov 2025by Martyn Wingrove

The companies will share data, develop machine learning and artificial intelligence for ship lifespan modelling

Digitalisation Shipbuilding & Design

Virtual twins: the future for ship class, lifecycle management

04 Nov 2025by Martyn Wingrove

As technology advances, applications are being developed for ship classification, ongoing analysis and crew training

Digitalisation Shipbuilding & Design

Indian Register rolls out digital twins for assessments

10 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

The classification society has invested in a digital ecosystem to strengthen ship classification, safety, efficiency and compliance

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Opinion

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fuels & Lubricants LNG Bunkering Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

As the world’s largest bunkering hub and container transhipment centre, Singapore is at the epicentre of shipping’s efforts to lower CO2 and GHG emissions

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

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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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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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