IBIA clarifies EU directive on port sulphur limits In an attempt to ease the apparent confusion currently surrounding implementation of EU directive 2005/33/EC, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has taken steps to dispel rumours rel...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Finn edge of the wedge Adjusting to ‘fundamental changes in the market’ and the need to stay competitive, Wärtsilä plans to reduce its manufacturing capacity in Europe and move most auxiliary engine an...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

VSAT network management tool revamped Better performance, scalability, usability, new functionality and better cross-browser support are among some of the key enhancements to SatManage, the industry leading satcoms network management soft...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Battery back-up on biggest scale Advances in battery technology are expected to contribute to future commercial and naval vessel power sources. Space and weight constraints, however, will prevent some land-based systems from going to...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Shipyard to become greenfield site Denmark’s Odense Steel Shipyard (OSS) is planned to evolve into a major green energy knowledge centre and wind turbine manufacturer with funding from a consortium of Danish businessmen. The fund...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Middle East takes strict stance on VSAT operation Shipowners with vessels serving the Arabian Gulf need to be aware of new rules imposed by national authorities that have a significant impact on the use of VSAT in this region New rules in the Middle...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Predicting future usage is key to upgrading satcoms One of the greatest challenges facing shipowners considering whether or not to revamp their shipboard systems is assessing how business and related communications requirements will change in the futur...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Re-assessing the nuclear option Rising fuel oil prices and the probable introduction of either a carbon emissions trading scheme or related taxation have encouraged Lloyd’s Register to revisit the technical challenges of nucle...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

London forum debates burning issues The maritime industry faces a different set of challenges than it did in 2008 when the first Annual Marine Propulsion Conference took place. However the spirit of the conference continues to place the...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Graceful roaming maintains onboard network connection Automatic roaming between different satellites can significantly improve the performance of onboard networks, especially when dealing with overlapping VSAT footprints or blending FleetBroadband and VS...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

IT ensures a high-quality service on MSC Splendida MSC Splendida is the second Fantasia-class vessel to join the expanding fleet of leading European cruise line, MSC Cruises. The new arrival incorporates a broad range of latest generation IT systems f...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Viking Line strengthens connection with hotels Cruiseferry operator Viking Line is deploying myfidelio.net in conjunction with its in-house booking system to handle cruise and partner hotel reservations. With over 50,000 bookings made through its ...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

New ticketing systems boost passenger convenience Smoothing passenger processing in pre-booking and boarding has become the driving force in the development of more advanced ferry booking systems Historically, ferry services could be divided into tw...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Raising the alarm is vital to saving a man overboard With a variety of technologies employed for man overboard safety devices, ship operators should carefully weigh up the merits and limitations of various systems before making any investment While fac...Read more: Riviera Martime Media

Navantia Launches and Commissions Two OPVs to Venezuelan Navy Navantia has launched the third of four economic zone patrol boats (PVOZEE), named Yekuana and christened by Lorena López de Toro, at the San Fernando-Puerto Real shipyard. This ship is the third of a series of four that Navantia is building for the Venezuelan Navy. Construction started in...