Author name: Nigel Cranworth

In a move that’s set to ripple through both military and civilian maritime sectors, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has pulled off a feat that’s got everyone from naval strategists to coastal community advocates sitting up and

The Newport International Boat Show isn’t just about gleaming yachts and cutting-edge marine tech; it’s also about giving back to the community and shaping the future of the maritime industry. This year, the show, presented by BankNewport, is rolling

In a bold move that’s got the maritime world talking, a coalition of small-scale fishers, scientists, citizens, and civil society organisations have just handed in a petition to the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis. This i

In the bustling halls of the Offshore Technology Conference 2025, Unplugged, a trailblazing engineering firm specializing in industrial inductive modules, dropped a bombshell. Their paper, “Enabling Resident AUV and ROV Subsea Operations: The Role of

In a move that’s got the maritime and tech worlds buzzing, SubCom has just hit a monumental milestone: over one million kilometers of subsea cable deployed. That’s enough to wrap around the Earth a staggering 25 times. To put that into perspective, i

In a move that’s set to ripple through the maritime and defence sectors, Serco has just snagged three whopping contracts from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), totalling over £1bn. These deals, kicking off in late 2025, aren’t just about keeping the

Folk Maritime Services Company has just dropped a bombshell in the maritime industry, announcing the addition of three new container vessels to its fleet. The M/V Folk Dammam, M/V Folk Yanbu, and M/V Folk Jubail are set to hit the waters over the com

In the heart of the Netherlands, a seismic shift is rippling through the maritime technology sector. Flying Fish Maritime Innovations B.V., the Delft-based disruptor, has just snagged a minority investment from CPAC Systems AB, a subsidiary of the Vo

Nauticus Robotics has kicked off 2025 with a bang, and it’s not just because of the fireworks on the Fourth of July. The company’s first-quarter results are in, and they’re painting a picture of a firm that’s not just treading water but making waves

Buckle up, maritime mavens, because BAR Technologies is steering into a new chapter with a powerhouse at the helm of its technical operations. Yıldız Saraç Williams, a seasoned Chartered Engineer and Naval Architect, is taking the reins as the compan