Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The Union Budget’s announcement of a Rs.25,000 crore corpus fund for maritime development has sent a thrill through Andhra Pradesh, a state with a coastline that’s just begging for such an injection. The budget’s language is clear: “shipbuilding fina

The maritime world just got a whole lot greener. Turkey has just pulled the covers off the world’s longest wind-powered cargo ship, the Neoliner Origin. This 136-meter (450-foot) behemoth, unveiled at the bustling port of Tuzla, is more than just a s

Maersk and Hapag Lloyd have thrown down the gauntlet, launching a game-changing collaboration called the Gemini Cooperation. Buckle up, because this isn’t just another partnership; it’s a seismic shift in the maritime industry. The duo kicked off the

The maritime world is abuzz with the news that UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has thrown down the gauntlet, issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a shipyard to design and construct its groundbreaking 163-ft. Coastal Class Rese

Fugro, a stalwart in the maritime industry, has just secured a new five-year contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This isn’t just any contract; it’s a big deal, a testament to the 25-year partnership between Fugro

Buckle up, folks. The maritime world is about to get a whole lot more futuristic. Engineering firm Kystdesign has just inked a deal with the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) to build the next big thing in underwater exploration: th

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) just scored a $2 million order for its PowerBuoy, a multi-functional power generation system. The buyer is a mystery, but the location is Latin America. This isn’t just a big deal for OPT; it’s a significant milestone f

Fugro has just snagged a massive five-year contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for hydrographic survey services. This isn’t just any contract; it’s an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) deal. Fugro wil

Fugro has struck a significant chord in the maritime sector by securing a five-year contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for hydrographic survey services. This indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contrac

Fugro has just secured a significant five-year contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that underscores the importance of hydrographic survey services in maintaining safe navigation across U.S. waters. This indefinite