Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The FISH projects—Fiber Internet Serving Homes—are a lifeline for Alaska’s remote coastal communities. But before the first fiber optic cable can be laid, the seabed must be mapped, obstacles identified, and the most efficient route engineered. That’

This summer, graduate students from East Carolina University dove into a rare underwater detective story, uncovering fresh insights into a Civil War-era shipwreck that’s as much a time capsule as it is a maritime mystery. Dr. Nathan Richards, a profe

ICEYE has just upped the ante in maritime monitoring with its new Scan Wide SAR imaging mode, and the implications for shipping and environmental oversight are significant. The Helsinki-based NewSpace pioneer has cracked the code on wide-area surveil

The U.S. Navy’s push to modernize its shipbuilding and repair capabilities is gaining momentum, and the Maritime Innovation Forum 2025 has put a spotlight on how advanced manufacturing is becoming a cornerstone of maritime readiness. With over 360 in

The jellyfish shutdown at France’s Gravelines nuclear plant isn’t just a one-off hiccup—it’s a wake-up call for the maritime and energy sectors. As global warming heats up coastal waters, jellyfish blooms are becoming more frequent and more disruptiv

Coastal Veterans Repair Group (CVRG) just made a bold play in the high-end marine tech space, acquiring Voyager Maritime Alliance Group (VMAG). This isn’t just another acquisition—it’s a strategic pivot that could reshape the yacht and commercial mar

Coastal Veterans Repair Group (CVRG) is making a bold play for the high-end marine technology market with its acquisition of Voyager Maritime Alliance Group (VMAG). This isn’t just another merger—it’s a strategic pivot that could reshape how ship rep

The shipping industry is in the midst of a monumental shift, with ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) pushing the boundaries of scale, efficiency, and sustainability. As of 2025, these maritime titans—stretching nearly 400 metres and boasting capac

Golden Ocean Group’s merger with CMB.TECH is more than a corporate shuffle—it’s a strategic bet on scale and diversification in a volatile dry bulk market. The deal, expected to close by late August 2025, will see Golden Ocean shareholders receive ap

North Korea’s latest naval project, revealed through satellite imagery, is a bold step in the regime’s military expansion, defying international sanctions and reshaping regional maritime dynamics. The vessel under construction at the Nampo shipyard,