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Multraship opens new tug master training simulator centre

03 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Dutch owner’s innovation division has installed Wärtsilä simulators in a new centre opened in the Netherlands

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Update: IMO adopts rules to govern ocean-going autonomous ships

26 May 2026by Riviera News

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee has adopted an international regulatory framework for large ships operated remotely or autonomously, with a two-year voluntary introduction period starting in July 2026

Middle East Conflict Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Autonomous ships, stranded seafarers top IMO’s MSC 111 agenda

15 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee intends to approve non-mandatory code to regulate autonomous ships

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Acquisition brings night vision to integrated ship bridges

13 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Technology developed in Finland raises situational awareness and navigational safety

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NYK car carrier tests autonomous navigation in Singapore

12 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A 2026-built vehicle carrier made its first port call using remote pilotage

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Vessel grounding demonstrates importance of wheelhouse alarms

11 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A fishing vessel struck rocks in Scotland as the skipper fell asleep, and none of the crew were alerted

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NOAA invests US$21.6M in uncrewed survey vessels

08 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Up to eight remotely monitored unmanned vessels will be built in Lafayette, Louisiana, for the US agency

Shipbuilding & Design

Integrated bridge systems ordered for quadruple hybrid-electric ferries

08 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

New passenger ships being built for sailings in British Columbia, Canada, will have fully redundant bridge stations at both ends

Shipbuilding & Design

Samsung Heavy Industries accelerates autonomous vessel development

01 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

South Korean shipbuilder will deploy AI-assisted navigation on newbuilds

Digitalisation

Training simulators ordered by French naval academy

28 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Bridge simulators, virtual reality and 3D visualisation will be delivered in Q4 2026 to train the next generation of seafarers

Digitalisation

Carnival's CSMART hosts S-100 trials for navigating cruise ships into confined ports

24 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Teams of pilots, ship officers, managers, hydrographic offices and port authorities evaluated S-100 from multiple perspectives

Digitalisation

Conflicts, offshore surveys accelerate USV development

23 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Naval forces have entered an arms race to develop unmanned surface vessels at scale

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The strait that changed everything

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been described as the world’s most important oil chokepoint.

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Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue

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Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder

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The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News

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Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by 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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