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LEO constellation delivers modern global GMDSS

LEO constellation delivers modern global GMDSS

17 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Combining low Earth orbit satellites and single, integrated terminals provides global, redundant and always-available safety communications
Safety & Incidents
GMDSS calls rise during a turbulent year for international shipping 

GMDSS calls rise during a turbulent year for international shipping 

11 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Data from Inmarsat’s The Future of Maritime Safety Report 2025 connects distress call data to broader trends in maritime safety and security
Safety & Incidents
Merchant mariners recognised for life-saving heroism, dedication

Merchant mariners recognised for life-saving heroism, dedication

04 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove
A Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service recognises a dedication to seafaring, outstanding bravery and decades of service
Safety & Incidents
Rapid tug co-ordination needed to rescue distressed ships in harbours

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

29 Aug 2025by Simon Tatham
Regular columnist Simon Tatham examines the legal issues encountered when ships break their moorings in harbours, prompting tugboat assistance
Ports & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & Incidents
UKMPA provides safe pilot transfer guidance

UKMPA provides safe pilot transfer guidance

11 Aug 2025by Martyn Wingrove
IMO’s SOLAS Regulation V/23, mandating safe pilot equipment, will be adopted in 2028 for newbuilds
Ports & TerminalsSafety & Incidents
Accident report: forecast severe weather sinks tugboat causing US$2M damage

Accident report: forecast severe weather sinks tugboat causing US$2M damage

06 Jun 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Better voyage planning and an emergency towline release in the wheelhouse could have prevented a towing vessel listing and capsizing in Texas
Safety & Incidents
Seafarer training framework for future alternative fuels

Seafarer training framework for future alternative fuels

09 May 2025by Craig Jallal
ICS outlines phased training model for seafarers on methanol, ammonia and hydrogen ships, based on IMO IGF Code standards and company-led familiarisation
Fuels & LubricantsRegulations & ComplianceSafety & Incidents
The inherent risks from rope abrasion

The inherent risks from rope abrasion

09 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal
A rope’s integrity can be the difference between safe mooring and a catastrophic parting. Treating abrasion as a safety risk — not a cost — is crucial
Equipment & ServicesSafety & Incidents
IMO: states must tackle GNSS interference to protect ships and crew

IMO: states must tackle GNSS interference to protect ships and crew

31 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove
An increase in shipping routes that are affected by jamming and spoofing of GPS and other GNSS services is putting seafarers’ lives at risk
Cyber SecuritySafety & Incidents
Seaspan installs AI navigation aids across container ship fleet

Seaspan installs AI navigation aids across container ship fleet

26 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Seaspan is installing ’digital watchkeeper’ pod-based camera systems on its owned and operated chartered box ship fleet of 218 vessels
Safety & Incidents
Guidance for ship emergency towing and equipment drafted by IMO subcommittee

Guidance for ship emergency towing and equipment drafted by IMO subcommittee

22 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove
IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee is expected to approve amendments to guidelines covering ship towing and mooring during its next meeting
Regulations & Compliance
DNV launches autonomous shipping class notations

DNV launches autonomous shipping class notations

17 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Notations will cover the navigation, engineering, operational and safety of unmanned and remotely operated ships
Safety & Incidents

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Brazil: Big Oil, big discovery and big plans

Two decades after the first commercial oil discovery in its pre-salt region, Brazil is once again emerging as a land of opportunity for offshore support vessel owners

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Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas 2025

Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas 2025

07 Oct 2025Rio 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

Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition, 2025

14 Oct 2025BERGEN
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 ...
LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference 2025

LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference 2025

21 Oct 2025LONDON
The 2025 flagship LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference will focus on navigating uncertainty in a shifting LNG landscape, including geopolitical challenges, longer trade routes and environmental ...
Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week

Vessel Optimisation Webinar Week

23 Oct 2025BST - ONLINE
Beginning Monday 23 October, Riviera will be holding a three-day series of webinars focused on AI-driven vessel optimisation, practical decarbonisation strategies, and the integration of digital twin ...
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