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

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

US military contracts AUV specialist to develop unmanned underwater vehicles

14 Feb 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Kongsberg Discovery will supply two autonomous underwater vehicles to the US Navy

Equipment & Services

Unmanned vessels trialled for subsea operations

07 Feb 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Fugro and Reach Subsea have developed fleets of USVs and Kongsberg unveils a new class of AUV at Riviera’s OSJ Subsea Conference

Subsea Operations

Germany to test offshore drone delivery service in 2024

30 Jan 2024by David Foxwell

EnBW is working with Germany’s national aeronautics and space research centre on heavy-lift drones

Offshore Wind Equipment & Services

Greek owner invests in shuttle tankers; new head of Chevron Shipping

29 Jan 2024by Craig Jallal

A review of tanker shipping and trade news

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Ports & Terminals Propulsion Regulations & Compliance Shipbuilding & Design

Offshore industry tunes in to benefits of robotics research

22 Oct 2019by David Foxwell

A consortium of universities conducting advanced research into robotics technology for offshore energy infrastructure recently held a technology demonstration, bringing industry and academics together to solve real-world problems

Digitalisation

Opinion

Business & Finance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

From trade threats to climate costs

GHG rules from MEPC 83 carry a financial and political weight comparable to physical trade disruptions — yet are harder to price or predict

Ammonia Batteries & Electrical Systems Bio Products Ethanol Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Propulsion hydrogen Int. Tug & Salvage LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Propulsion Tug & Salvage

Emissions reduction: methanol and batteries take central stage

18 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design

Revitalising US shipbuilding: Congress needs to step up

17 Apr 2025by John Snyder

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology EEDI / EEOI Maritime Environmental Protection Refurbishment Regulations & Compliance

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Equipment & Services Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Ports & Terminals

Scalable shore power for passenger vessels

07 Apr 2025by Rebecca Moore

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Container Shipping Container Shipping & Port Technology Container Ships Financial Results Trade Routes

BIMCO: Container rates see worst first quarter in decades with 28% drop

02 Apr 2025by Niels Rasmussen

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business & Finance offshore support Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive ‘AI arms race’

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder

Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo LNG Shipping & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Uncovering the employment challenges and pitfalls for maritime's international workforce

27 Mar 2025by David Ashmore

Autonomous Vessels Digitalisation Int. Tug & Salvage Maritime Optimisation & Communications Tug & Salvage Tugs / Workboats

Tug owners are innovators in autonomy and automation

24 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Maritime Environmental Protection Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

Beginning 12 May 2025, a series of webinars will focus on maritime environmental protection. These webinars aim to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Registered participants will also receive copies of the webinar materials after the event. The discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

Cyber & Vessel Security Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

In mid-May, Riviera will be holding two webinars focused on the latest developments in cyber and vessel security. Our webinars are designed to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Those who register will also receive copies of webinar materials after the event. Our discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

The illusion of safety: what we're getting wrong about crews, tech, and fatigue

13 May 2025

CET - ONLINE

The recent collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate has reignited questions across the industry — about how crews are supported on the bridge, how fatigue is managed, and whether today’s operational models are truly fit for purpose.

While investigations are still underway, early scrutiny has turned to factors like manning levels, use of automation, navigational practices, and rest management. These themes echo growing concerns across the shipping sector: are we doing enough to empower

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2025

14 May 2025

London

A changing landscape – the emergence of a sustainable green ship recycling industry.
The programme brings together key stakeholders including vessel owners, ship recycling companies, cash buyers, brokers, regulatory authorities, and technology providers.

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