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AI enables faster access to DNV class rules

AI enables faster access to DNV class rules

27 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The Norwegian classification society has introduced a tool driven by artificial intelligence to help maritime professionals to find its standards
Digitalisation
OLT starts small-scale bioLNG cargo service

OLT starts small-scale bioLNG cargo service

26 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal
A 4,000-m³ delivery to FSRU Toscana opens OLT’s small-scale LNG service, with the company also stating it is ready to handle bioLNG
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceFloating LNGPorts & TerminalsPropulsionRegulations & Compliance
Bureau Veritas classes first electric-powered harbour tug in southeast Asia

Bureau Veritas classes first electric-powered harbour tug in southeast Asia

20 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
PaxOcean built Eon for Kuok Maritime with batteries for zero-emissions towage in Singapore
Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells
Utkilen chemical tanker retrofit cuts fuel use by 20%

Utkilen chemical tanker retrofit cuts fuel use by 20%

20 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal
Utkilen reports lower fuel use and emissions from Nordstraum while moving ahead with vessel replacement with delivery of Havstraum
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsFleet Performance & MaintenancePropulsion
Class collaborates to accelerate autonomous shipping

Class collaborates to accelerate autonomous shipping

17 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Lloyd’s Register has teamed up with a UK institute and a foundation to develop standards for safe unmanned vessels
Cyber Security
Liberia moves to electronic seafarer documents

Liberia moves to electronic seafarer documents

17 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal
Liberian Registry plans QR-coded seafarer documents, a mobile app linking crews with their records, and document verification tools
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceRegulations & Compliance
IMO sets out work plan for MEPC 84

IMO sets out work plan for MEPC 84

18 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal
MEPC 84 agenda paper sets the late-April timetable, covering Marpol Annex VI draft changes, ballast water review and energy-efficiency work
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsRegulations & Compliance
Bureau Veritas approves autonomous navigation program

Bureau Veritas approves autonomous navigation program

11 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Class approval in principle provides a clear pathway to full certification for remotely controlled vessels
Digitalisation
Doha gas centre launched to support LNG growth

Doha gas centre launched to support LNG growth

05 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal
A team of gas specialists will provide technical and regulatory support for gas carrier newbuildings and in-service fleets across the Middle East
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceFloating LNGRegulations & ComplianceSmall Scale LNG
Class revises CAP thickness criteria for CSR tankers

Class revises CAP thickness criteria for CSR tankers

29 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
CAP ratings for CSR tankers may now look more consistent under Lloyd’s Register, after it replaced percentage-based thickness criteria with fixed CSR-aligned values
Fleet Performance & MaintenanceRegulations & Compliance
India becomes a tug-construction powerhouse

India becomes a tug-construction powerhouse

28 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Indian Register of Shipping is supporting the nation’s drive to become a top-10 shipbuilder by 2030
Shipbuilding & Design
Indian autonomous navigation software validated through sea trials 

Indian autonomous navigation software validated through sea trials 

28 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove
An Indian classification society has confirmed the USV program conforms with IMO’s anti-collision regulations
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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

As the world’s largest bunkering hub and container transhipment centre, Singapore is at the epicentre of shipping’s efforts to lower CO2 and GHG emissions
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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
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsAlternative FuelsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryRegulations & Compliance

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

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Alternative FuelsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & LubricantsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsInt. Tug & SalvageIoTLNG as a fuelMarine PropulsionMethanolPortsShipbuilding & DesignTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / WorkboatsVessel MonitoringVessel Optimisation

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

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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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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