Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The Baltic Sea has once again found itself at the center of maritime intrigue, with a recent incident involving the Eagle S tanker stirring concerns about the safety of underwater infrastructure. On December 25, 2024, the vessel allegedly snagged its

The maritime industry is on the cusp of a revolutionary shift, with Vard leading the charge into the realm of nuclear-powered vessels through its NuProShip I project. Partnering with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a slew of in

The maritime industry is on the brink of a technological revolution, and the recent announcement from ANELLO Photonics is a prime example of how innovation is reshaping navigation systems for autonomous vessels. The launch of the ANELLO Maritime INS,

Norwegian waters are becoming a testing ground for a revolutionary approach to maritime propulsion, as Vard, a prominent shipbuilder, teams up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Ålesund to explore the viability of nuclear reac

The University of Maryland is shaking up the maritime tech scene with its ambitious project, Persistent Oceanographic Device Power (PODPower), which aims to harness the untapped energy of marine bacteria to fuel ocean sensors. This innovative approac

Professor John McDermid, at the helm of the Centre for Assuring Autonomy, is setting the stage for a transformative era in the maritime industry. With the winds of change blowing in favor of autonomous systems, the potential to reshape operations is

Raco Investment has stepped into the limelight with its latest analysis of the maritime logistics landscape, offering a treasure trove of insights that could reshape how businesses approach global supply chains. The firm, a heavyweight in logistics a

The arrival of China’s first large floating natural gas liquefaction unit, the “NGUYA FLNG,” at the Zhoushan Huisheng Marine Engineering Shipyard marks a significant milestone in the nation’s maritime ambitions. As it gracefully docks with the help o

China’s naval expansion has been a spectacle to behold, transforming the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) into the largest maritime force globally, at least in terms of fleet size. This meteoric rise is not merely a display of numbers; it reflect

CMA CGM is making waves in the maritime industry with the introduction of the CMA CGM Petra, an 85,700 dwt vessel that sets a new standard for sustainable shipping. This post-Panamax boxship, measuring 272m by 42.8m and boasting a draft of 14.5m, is