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Amazon acquires Globalstar to accelerate maritime communications rollout 

Amazon acquires Globalstar to accelerate maritime communications rollout 

16 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Low Earth orbit satellites will provide connectivity directly to mobile devices, including Apple mobiles, under two agreements
Business & Finance
Segregate connectivity networks to mitigate cyber risk

Segregate connectivity networks to mitigate cyber risk

10 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Operators of ferries and cruise ships should isolate passenger, business and operational networks
Cyber SecuritySafety & Incidents
Introducing a next-generation connectivity technology stack

Introducing a next-generation connectivity technology stack

03 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A bonded network of communications combines GEO and LEO satellites with LTE networks
Digitalisation
Regional conflicts drive 50% spike in GNSS interference incidents

Regional conflicts drive 50% spike in GNSS interference incidents

25 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A community of ship operators and owners has reported a huge increase in jamming and spoofing
Middle East ConflictSafety & Incidents
Rise of anti-GPS-jamming tech reflects high risks for seafarers

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 ConflictSafety & Incidents
Exmar eyes 20% operating cost cuts through connectivity investment

Exmar eyes 20% operating cost cuts through connectivity investment

13 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Belgian owner anticipates reducing fleetwide operating expenditure by consolidating communications under a single provider
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
Vega Rederei selects connectivity for eco newbuild fleet 

Vega Rederei selects connectivity for eco newbuild fleet 

27 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The German shipowner will install hardware on newbuild wind-assisted ships for communications using GEO and LEO constellations
Shipbuilding & Design
OSV communications need to be planned upfront, not 'last minute'

OSV communications need to be planned upfront, not 'last minute'

26 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Early collaboration with satcom providers in the OSV design process helps optimise onboard networks to meet growing demands for high-speed, low latency, robust communications, says leading sat com executive
Cyber SecurityDigitalisationOffshore Support Vessels
Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades communications on 41 ships

Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades communications on 41 ships

25 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Hardware is being installed for a robust, redundant connection to LEO satellites to enhance crew welfare
Fleet Performance & Maintenance
SPM: control connectivity access to prevent incidents

SPM: control connectivity access to prevent incidents

16 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
SPM Shipping is tackling the challenges of using LEO constellation communications
Cyber SecuritySafety & Incidents
Amazon gains FCC approval, builds distribution network

Amazon gains FCC approval, builds distribution network

13 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Another LEO satellite constellation will rival Starlink and OneWeb
Regulations & Compliance
CMA CGM procures fleetwide LEO connectivity 

CMA CGM procures fleetwide LEO connectivity 

10 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Container ships will be retrofitted with hardware enabling communications over OneWeb low-Earth orbiting satellites
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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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Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos
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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham
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Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys
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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - ONLINE
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

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
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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