Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The maritime networks of the 15th and 16th centuries weren’t just about ships and routes—they were the original internet, connecting continents and transforming economies. This historical parallel offers a roadmap for today’s AI revolution. Just as c

Saronic Technologies and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have inked a memorandum of understanding that could reshape how the maritime industry approaches autonomy. This isn’t just another partnership—it’s a powerhouse collaboration that pairs S

Scotland stands at a crossroads. The global wind-assist technology market is projected to surge past $40 billion by 2034, and the country has the expertise, the industrial heritage, and the ambition to seize a significant slice of that opportunity. Y

India just took a giant leap into the deep blue, and the ripples could redefine its maritime future. Two Indian aquanauts just set record-breaking depths in the Atlantic Ocean, plunging to 5,002 meters and 4,025 meters aboard the French submersible N

The maritime industry is drowning in AI buzzwords—LLMs, AI agents, agentic workflows—but what do they actually mean for your day-to-day work? If you’re screening vessels for sanctions, reviewing cargo documentation, or building intelligence reports,

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