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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
SEACOR president: data analytics, onboard automation coming for OSVs 

SEACOR president: data analytics, onboard automation coming for OSVs 

17 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
John Gellert addresses the rising volume of data coming from offshore support vessels
DigitalisationOffshore Support Vessels
Jifmar invests in fleet digitalisation after acquiring Seacontractors

Jifmar invests in fleet digitalisation after acquiring Seacontractors

17 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
French owner uses artificial intelligence for fleet optimisation and to improve workflows
DigitalisationOffshore Support Vessels
NYK: digital transformation a ‘catalyst for change’ 

NYK: digital transformation a ‘catalyst for change’ 

16 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Japanese shipping group is investing in AI-driven analytics, IoT and autonomous vessels
Digitalisation
VHF communications, faster VTS intervention reduce accidents

VHF communications, faster VTS intervention reduce accidents

12 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
An investigation into the fatal collision of a bulk carrier and a general cargo ship highlighted the risks of ignoring IMO regulations
Safety & Incidents
Cedar awards FLNG operations contract to Exmar

Cedar awards FLNG operations contract to Exmar

11 Feb 2026by Craig Jallal
Cedar LNG Partners selects Exmar for FLNG marine operations and maintenance, including procedure development from construction to start-up
Fleet Performance & MaintenancePorts & TerminalsShipbuilding & Design
How batteries, gensets and data help reduce OSV emissions

How batteries, gensets and data help reduce OSV emissions

05 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The offshore support vessel sector is making progress to lower its environmental footprint
Air Pollution & GHG EmissionsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsOffshore Support Vessels
How OSV owners can use AI to enhance operations, reduce costs 

How OSV owners can use AI to enhance operations, reduce costs 

05 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Providers of AI-driven digitalisation tools present the advantages of using these solutions
DigitalisationOffshore Support Vessels
Uncrewed vessels, digitalisation improve vessel efficiency

Uncrewed vessels, digitalisation improve vessel efficiency

03 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Remotely controlled vessel owner provides insight into future investments, while a thruster manufacturer explains how monitoring benefits operations
DigitalisationOffshore Support Vessels
ADNOC uses OSV fleet optimisation software to cut emissions

ADNOC uses OSV fleet optimisation software to cut emissions

03 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Logistics arm applies digitalisation to optimise fleet planning, reduce fuel costs and strengthen compliance
DigitalisationFleet Performance & Maintenance
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
Portside ballast water partnership targets discharge compliance

Portside ballast water partnership targets discharge compliance

28 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Ports explore facilities for non-compliant ballast water
Equipment & ServicesFleet Performance & MaintenanceRegulations & Compliance

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Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos
HomeInt. Tug & SalvageNew Ship Orders/ChartersPorts & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceTug & SalvageTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

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
Ballast Water Management ConventionBallast Water Management SystemsBallast Water TreatmentBallast Water Treatment TechnologyContainer ShipsEnvironmental Social and GovernanceMaritime Environmental ProtectionMARPOLRegulations & Compliance

2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Analyst / Bank ForecastsBusiness & FinanceDry CargoForecastsRegulations & ComplianceShip Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal
Business & FinanceForecastsTanker Shipping & TradeTankers

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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VesselsBridge EquipmentBridge SystemsCommunicationsDigital TwinsDigitalisationECDISFloating LNGHomeMaritime Optimisation & CommunicationsNavigationOptimisation & CommunicationPortsSatellite CommunicationsVessel OptimisationVoyage PlanningVSAT

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

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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