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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

Solstad acquires shareholding in subsea ROV provider

06 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Norwegian shipowner will own more than a third of Omega ROV

Offshore Support Vessels Subsea Operations

Wall-climbing robot eliminates need for scaffolding in tanks

08 Apr 2024by Craig Jallal

MOL, Samsung and Mitsui OSK have jointly developed a tank wall-climbing robot for use in inspections

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Shipbuilding & Design

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US shipbuilding: a smarter path to maritime strength

Master Boat Builders president Garrett Rice advocates for empowering small and medium American shipyards through strategic reform

Batteries & Electrical Systems Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage Ports & Terminals Propulsion Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

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

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Accidents Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Mooring Equipment Guidelines (fourth edition 2018) MEG4 Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents SOLAS Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

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

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham

Accidents Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Safety & Incidents

When you care for crew, you care for your business

14 Aug 2025by John Snyder

Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Equipment & Services Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Policy Ports & Terminals Shipbuilding & Design

No ships, no ports: no transition

13 Aug 2025by David Foxwell

Floating LNG LNG Shipping LNG Shipping & Terminals Small Scale LNG

Middle East LNG finds power in pragmatism

05 Aug 2025by Craig Jallal

Batteries & Electrical Systems Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Propulsion

Batteries powering the future of passenger ships

05 Aug 2025by Rebecca Moore

Accidents Int. Tug & Salvage Investigations Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Fatal accident drives industry to improve tugboat safety

01 Aug 2025by Kerrie Forster

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The Road to Rio looks promising

25 Jul 2025by John Snyder

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Offshore Wind Webinar Week

22 Sep 2025

BST - ONLINE

Starting Monday 22 September, Riviera will host a focused three-day webinar series exploring key advances in offshore vessel operations and technology. The sessions will cover how AI, digitalisation ...

Maritime Decarbonisation, Europe: Conference, Awards & Exhibition 2025

30 Sep 2025

Amsterdam

Strategies for reducing GHG emissions from now to 2050. This 2-day conference returns to Amsterdam in September 2025, bringing clarity on the regulatory directions and decarbonisation pathways for ...

Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas 2025

07 Oct 2025

Rio 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

14 Oct 2025

BERGEN

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 ...

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