Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The notion that ancient island settlers were maritime novices is being upended by fresh archaeological findings. A new analysis of stone tools from Southeast Asia is rewriting the script on early human seafaring, suggesting that open-ocean travel may

United Maritime Corp. (USEA) has delivered a quarterly update that’s as mixed as a maritime forecast—partly cloudy with patches of optimism. The company’s third-quarter results for 2025 show a dip in net revenues compared to the previous year, but th

United Maritime Corp. (USEA) has delivered a mixed bag of results and strategic moves, leaving analysts and investors with a lot to chew on. The company’s third-quarter and nine-month financial update for 2025 reveals a drop in net revenues year-over

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the integration and testing of its Surface Wave Over-The-Horizon Radar (SWOTH-Radar) system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous radar ini

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has delivered the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernization of the submarine fleet. The delivery of Massachusetts, t

A new chapter in maritime defence technology has opened in Plymouth, as Helsing, Europe’s largest defence technology firm, has established its first UK “Resilience Factory.” This 18,000 sq ft facility is not just another industrial unit; it’s a strat

Finland-based technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to provide an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier currently under construction at the Dutch Royal Bodewes shipyard for Norwegian maritime transport company Aasen Shipping. T

Shipping’s digital transformation is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s reshaping the industry. AI-powered engines fine-tune routes, sensors predict maintenance failures, and dashboards flood bridges with real-time data. Yet, as Splas

In the vast, mysterious realm of the ocean, a team of scientists led by Dr. Silvia Ines Romero of Argentina’s Servicio de Hidrografia Naval has just completed a groundbreaking expedition. Their mission? To unravel the intricate dance between the migh

Makai Ocean Engineering has just dropped the Makai Simulator, a game-changer for submarine cable installers. This isn’t just another tool—it’s a full-blown training environment that lets operators prep for real-world challenges without ever leaving t