Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in Lemwerder, Germany, is building these multipurpose vessels for the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration

Dynamic Positioning Offshore Support Vessels

NorthStandard study demonstrates benefits of AI navigation support

16 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Using artificial intelligence reduces close ship encounters by more than 50%

Safety & Incidents

UK enhances maritime security, deploys 50 radar systems

09 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Solid-state radar transceivers will be deployed around the UK to improve coastal surveillance

Safety & Incidents

Iran-backed cyber incidents drive shipping to rescan onboard systems

09 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Greece’s National Cybersecurity Authority has issued a high-priority advisory recommending urgent action by operators of critical infrastructure

Cyber Security Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

ClassNK awards first MASS notation to coastal container ship

08 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Japanese class society notation paves the way for deploying autonomous navigation technologies on domestic ships

Safety & Incidents

Committee approvals drive forward IMO cyber security, digitalisation strategy

06 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove

FAL approves plans to enhance cyber security of maritime single windows of information exchange

Cyber Security Digitalisation Regulations & Compliance

Simulator agreement expands Aboa Mare's training offering

31 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Turku, Finland-headquartered facility will offer training on using Steerprop propulsion

Digitalisation

IMRF: protect SAR vessels, crews from harm during armed conflicts

30 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

The International Maritime Rescue Federation calls on governments to protect civilians, emergency responders and rescue vessels

Middle East Conflict Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Navigation, DP technology selected for newbuild fish carriers

26 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

A Norwegian shipyard is constructing a live fish carrier with dynamic positioning and integrated bridge system

Dynamic Positioning

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

Rise of anti-GPS-jamming tech reflects high risks for seafarers

23 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Jamming and spoofing attacks are increasing in conflict zones, putting shipping at risk of groundings and collisions

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Alfons Håkans: a busy season for harbour icebreaking

19 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Finland’s main owner of ice-class tugs has provided icebreaking in Finnish, Estonian and Latvian ports this year

Ports & Terminals

Opinion

Accidents Drones Home Insurance Int. Tug & Salvage Investigations Middle East Conflict Ports Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

Salvors will be challenged to respond to damages ships in the hazardous waters in the Arabian Gulf and off the coast of Oman

Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder

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

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025

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Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026

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