Author name: Nigel Cranworth

Maine’s working waterfront, a lifeline for fishing, aquaculture, and coastal communities, is quietly electrifying. With over 100,000 registered boats, the state is turning to electric propulsion as a path to decarbonisation. Leading the charge is the

Havelsan is pushing the boundaries of naval autonomy, and the maritime world is watching. The Turkish defense company’s latest move—integrating fixed-wing VTOL drones with ships and unmanned surface vessels—is a game-changer for surveillance, reconna

Adilur Rahman Khan, Industries Adviser, has set a bold vision: green shipbuilding could be Bangladesh’s next forex juggernaut, following in the footsteps of the ready-made garment sector. Speaking at a seminar on ‘Green Shipbuilding: A New Frontier f

Here’s a fresh take on the Mocean-SolarDuck partnership, diving into the implications for offshore energy and the Blue Economy.

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The offshore energy sector just got a shot of innovation. Scottish wave energy pioneer Mocean Energy and Dutch float

The Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America 2025 (EHM Expo) is more than just another trade show—it’s a proving ground for the technologies that will shape the future of maritime propulsion. Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s bustling Donald E

ABS and Saronic Technologies have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications, a move that could reshape the future of uncrewed vessels. The agreement sets up a collaborative framework to tac

Fleetzero and Glosten are pushing the envelope of electric shipping with a bold new project: a hybrid-electric vessel designed for global reach. This isn’t just another retrofit—it’s a leap toward zero-emission long-haul shipping, and it’s happening

This week in FreightTech, three partnerships and certifications are reshaping how the industry handles data, sustainability, and AI governance. Let’s dive in.

Gatehouse Maritime and OceanIO’s partnership with Riege Software is a masterclass in focus

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to step up as a linchpin in the country’s maritime strategy. His directive, issued during a visit to the PMMA’s Training

The US, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are tightening their grip on regional maritime dominance, with a high-level virtual forum on 12 August setting the stage for a wave of port and logistics investments. The event brought together US ambassadors, offi