Author name: Aria Patel

Maritime Minister Keir Mather has penned a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco, marking World Maritime Day with a firm commitment to global maritime goals. The UK’s dedication to

Zen Technologies has just upped the ante in naval training with India’s first AI-enabled Fast Attack Craft (FAC) Simulator. This isn’t just another simulator—it’s a game-changer for how naval crews prepare for real-world maritime warfare. The system,

Skilled mariners are the backbone of the merchant fleet, and their expertise doesn’t materialise overnight. Years of sea time and rigorous training are essential to building talent. The top-paying jobs in shipping demand intensive study early on and

Zen Technologies has just fired a salvo in India’s maritime training landscape, unveiling the country’s first AI-powered Fast Attack Craft (FAC) Simulator. This isn’t just another training tool—it’s a full-scale digital battleground, designed to prep

In the maritime industry, data is the new fuel—powering everything from voyage optimisation to emissions tracking. But as digital tools become more sophisticated, so do the questions around data privacy, consent, and transparency. The latest policy u

The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has taken a decisive step in shaping the future of maritime training with the release of industry-first frameworks for seafarers working with ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen-powered ships. This isn’t ju

The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) has hailed a new U.S.-U.K. agreement as a game-changer for maritime nuclear tech. The memorandum, inked under the Technology Prosperity Deal, fast-tracks regulatory, safety, and operational frameworks f

The global berthing aid system market is on a clear upward trajectory, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% from 2025 to 2035. This isn’t just another market forecast—it’s a reflection of deeper shifts in maritime operations, t

Shipping’s safety paradox is stark: vessel losses are at record lows, yet distress calls remain stubbornly high. Inmarsat’s latest report reveals that while the number of total losses has plummeted, incidents are evolving, not disappearing. Machinery

Wärtsilä is doubling down on its commitment to seafarer training, and this time, it’s going straight to the source: the Philippines, the world’s top supplier of maritime labour. The Finnish technology group has inked a strategic training partnership