Missile strike on US-flagged tanker causes fire on board as reports detail damage to terminal and harbour infrastructure from Oman to Saudi Arabia from Iranian missiles

Ports & Terminals

Centrica completes Grain LNG acquisition, data-led maintenance programme explained

18 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

AI and drones contribute to new maintenance and inspection practices at Centrica’s latest acquisition

Business & Finance Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Humanoid robots are coming for shipbuilding

25 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove

An agreement between class society ABS and technology developer Persona AI could bring robot assistants to the shipbuilding workforce

Shipbuilding & Design

Argent LNG outlines AI, drone and robotics strategy

09 Sep 2025by Craig Jallal

Argent LNG sets out AI, drone and robotics plans for its Port Fourchon LNG export project, detailing automation and predictive maintenance systems

Equipment & Services Fleet Performance & Maintenance Ports & Terminals

Drone delivers bunker samples to tanker offshore

29 Jul 2025by Craig Jallal

Skyports Drone Services and TFG Marine conduct bunker sample drone delivery to tanker at anchorage in Singapore

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Ports & Terminals

Integrated hull solutions and coatings under scrutiny

02 Jul 2025by Craig Jallal

LR, Jotun, Britannia P&I and researchers in Greece advance hull fouling control via certification, coatings and risk-based operational strategies

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

Unmanned surface vessel demonstrated in UAE, another deployed offshore Africa

10 Jun 2025by Martyn Wingrove

An L25 remotely controlled vessel has been used for offshore energy and hydrographic surveying and an L42 USV starts survey work

Offshore Support Vessels Subsea Operations

Saipem unveils subsea technology for maintenance and inspections

17 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Saipem developed autonomous underwater vehicles and related technologies to enhance light repair and survey of subsea infrastructure

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Subsea Operations

ClassNK certifies drone for maritime operations

08 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

The unmanned, remotely controlled aerial vehicle has been used to measure thickness and to inspect ballast water and cargo oil tanks

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Video: drone maker begins path to autonomy for confined-space drones

26 Mar 2025by Riviera News

Drones capable of returning to takeoff point upon autonomous assessment of battery level and distance can also recognise obstacles in route

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Safety & Incidents

Tug owners pushing autonomous and remote vessel tech envelope

25 Feb 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Autonomous and remotely controlled technologies are increasingly influencing towage and tug operations, bringing efficiencies and safety benefits not previously anticipated

Digitalisation Dynamic Positioning Safety & Incidents

Wilson Sons starts drone deliveries in Brazilian port

13 Feb 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Unmanned aerial vehicles are delivering packages and documentation between ships and facilities in Brazil

Ports & Terminals

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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

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

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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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