Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The recent incident involving a high-speed passenger ferry colliding with a pier in New York has raised significant concerns about safety protocols and design standards within the maritime industry. While the injuries sustained by numerous passengers

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has risen through the ranks to become the largest navy in the world by sheer numbers, but size alone doesn’t equate to strength. Beneath the surface, serious deficiencies in combat experience, technologica

Kenya finds itself at a pivotal maritime juncture, with its expansive coastline and strategic location along vital shipping routes. The Mombasa port, the largest in the region, plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, yet much of Kenya’s maritime

The Baltic Sea has become a hotbed of intrigue and tension, with a series of incidents raising alarms about the security of underwater infrastructure. A Finnish court’s recent denial to release an oil tanker suspected of damaging vital undersea cable

The maritime industry is at a pivotal juncture, and the latest findings from Clarksons Research’s Green Technology Tracker for 2024 underscore this reality. With newbuild order volumes soaring to heights not seen since 2007, the push towards alternat

In a recent video message, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez laid out a clear agenda for 2025, underscoring three pivotal themes: seafarers, global security, and decarbonization. This announcement comes

The Pakistan Navy is stepping up its game, looking to forge stronger international maritime relationships as part of a larger strategy to promote regional stability. This initiative isn’t just about flexing naval muscle; it’s a conscious effort to fo

The maritime industry is witnessing a pivotal moment with the recent keel laying ceremony at CRIST shipyard in Poland for the ULSTEIN SX222 designed vessel, marking a significant step in the evolution of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs

Geoffrey Hinton’s bold prediction that artificial intelligence could eclipse human intelligence within the next two decades has sent ripples through both academia and industry. As a Nobel laureate in physics, Hinton’s insights carry weight, and his a

The maritime sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, thanks to the recent launch of MARSDNA by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) in collaboration with Maqta Technologies Group. This innovative digital tool is design