Author name: Nigel Cranworth

In the latest episode of Marine Log’s podcast, *Listen Up!*, Heather Ervin dives into the maritime sector’s digital transformation, cutting through the buzzwords to reveal what’s truly driving change. Her guest, Vlassis Papapanagiotis, Chief Commerci

Ocean Infinity, the U.S. marine robotics company, has taken a significant stride in the uncrewed surface vessel (USV) market with the launch of its NeedleFish USV for the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG). This deployment marks a pivotal moment in maritime s

The maritime industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with the International Hydrographic Organization’s (IHO) new S-100 framework poised to redefine how mariners navigate and interact with the seas. This global standard, developed in collabo

Voyis, a key player in underwater optical systems, has just dropped two new service offerings that could shake up how the industry handles underwater surveying and inspection. The company’s Discovery Stereo Vision System is already a heavy hitter, bu

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) recently hosted a strategic stakeholder consultation on the proposed Indian Ship Technology (IST), sparking a lively debate about the future of India’s maritime innovation landscape. The event saw active participa

Captain Sandeep Mehta, President of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, brings four decades of maritime industry experience to his role. His career trajectory, from seafarer to port management executive, offers a roadmap for the sector’s evolution a

Kuwait has taken a significant stride in bolstering its maritime security capabilities with the inauguration of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) into the Coast Guard fleet. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Sa

The future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, was christened in a ceremony that underscored the enduring legacy of its namesake and the critical role of naval shipbuilding in national security. The event, held

Cosma, the Nice-based DeepTech startup specializing in deep-sea ecosystem mapping, has just secured a €2.5 million funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to industrialize its autonomous drone fleet. The round was spearheaded by WIND

Kris Vedat, the former head of technology and logistics at P&O Maritime Logistics, has stepped into the chief executive role at SmartSea, succeeding Julian Panter. Panter’s departure comes as he takes the helm at Noatum-CSM, a new joint venture betwe