Momentum for IMO’s maritime autonomous surface ships code is building, and IMO is moving decisively to support the evolution of autonomous shipping into a practical and commercial reality

Regulations & Compliance

MAIB urges tighter watchkeeping after tanker collision

09 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal

Fishing vessel sank after April 2024 Clyde collision; investigators recommend navigational training for UK skippers and upgraded port monitoring

Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Using AI navigation tools to cut collision risks

04 Dec 2025by Craig Jallal

Shipowners, DNV and Orca AI discussed data-driven bridge support, training and design changes to close the perception gap and cut collision risks in busy waters

Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

How a framework for high-definition data sets is set to upgrade safe vessel navigation

03 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

The International Hydrographic Organisation’s S-100 framework is transforming maritime navigation as high-definition data sets become available

Safety & Incidents

Multiple shipowners trial jamming and spoofing-resilient ship positioning system

31 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

New electronic navigation tool with stronger signal from LEO satellite constellation offers accurate positioning information even in seas impacted by GPS jamming

Cyber Security

Atlantas begins telemedicine roll out across growing tanker fleet

22 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

UK-based shipmanagement group will use satellite communications to support seafarers on 60 managed vessels in 2026

Digitalisation

Funding secured for maritime SAR e-learning platform

20 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Providers of emergency response, search and rescue will be able to access online training modules from Q1 2026

Safety & Incidents

BSM opens its first methanol bunkering simulator

05 Aug 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has introduced a simulator for handling methanol fuels in India and will follow this with training facilities in Poland and the Philippines

Fuels & Lubricants

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 & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents

Port state control, alternative fuels and compliance trends you need to know about

18 Feb 2025by Craig Jallal

Liberian Registry experts discuss port state control trends, alternative fuels and compliance challenges at the LISCR Technical Seminar

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Equipment & Services Fuels & Lubricants Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Safety & Incidents Shipbuilding & Design

SIRE 2.0 support platform deployed on TMS Cardiff Gas fleet

16 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Web-based applications have been installed across the 18-vessel fleet to support seafarers with pre-SIRE inspection preparations

Regulations & Compliance

PSA Marine invests in pilot training simulators

09 Jan 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Pilots and tug masters can practice manoeuvring, escorting and docking ships using simulators being installed in Singapore

Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Opinion

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

Finally, the tug and towage sector will discover how methanol can become a credible alternative fuel to diesel

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

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vessels Bridge Equipment Bridge Systems Communications Digital Twins Digitalisation ECDIS Floating LNG Home Maritime Optimisation & Communications Navigation Optimisation & Communication Ports Satellite Communications Vessel Optimisation Voyage Planning VSAT

2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by 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.

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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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