Author name: Nigel Cranworth

Bricks Mursten Mattoni Ltd is stepping onto the global stage at London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025, and this isn’t just another trade show appearance. The Nigerian maritime sector is making a deliberate play to reshape its narrative—and t

NOAA Ocean Exploration and Fugro are teaming up to push the boundaries of ocean exploration, and this partnership could redefine how we study the deep sea. The newly signed cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) isn’t just about shari

Taiwan’s Yang Ming Marine Transport is doubling down on its fleet optimization strategy with a $1.4 billion order for seven massive LNG-powered containerships, each boasting a capacity of 15,880 TEU. These vessels, set for delivery by mid-2029, aren’

The maritime industry’s decarbonisation journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And in this marathon, every step counts. That’s the message from Giuseppe Gargiulo, Head of Newbuildings at MSC, and Daniel Bischofberger, CEO of Accelleron, who recently sa

The maritime industry is on the cusp of a propeller revolution, and the Digitally Enabled Efficient Propeller (D.E.E.P) project is leading the charge. This isn’t just about tweaking existing designs—it’s about reimagining propellers as smart, self-mo

The US and UK have just dropped a double whammy of announcements that could reshape energy and maritime policy on both sides of the Atlantic. First, the two nations have agreed to fast-track reactor licensing, slashing timelines from three or four ye

Drew Marine, a stalwart in maritime solutions, has just added a new weapon to its fuel management arsenal: the CD92 Mycronizer. By acquiring the technology from Schiffs & Industrietechnik GMBH (SIT), Drew Marine is doubling down on its commitment to

Union Maritime’s Brands Hatch has just made history—and not just because it’s the first newbuild tanker to sail with BAR Technologies’ WindWings®. This isn’t a one-off experiment. It’s a proof point: wind propulsion isn’t just viable at scale, it’s a

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) have inked a deal that could reshape naval maritime tech in the Middle East and beyond. This isn’t just another handshake agreement—it’s a full-throttle push into next-gen n

Digital Yacht’s OneFix GNSS sensor is a game-changer for marine navigation, and it’s not just about keeping up with the Joneses—it’s about outpacing them. The unit’s dual-band (L1/L5) technology and multi-constellation support (GPS, Glonass, Galileo,