Author name: Nigel Cranworth

Singapore’s maritime innovation ecosystem just got a turbocharge. The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and classification society RINA have inked a deal to build a technology demonstration centre within RINA’s Open Innovation Hub. This isn’t just an

RINA, the global engineering and certification giant, has just flipped the switch on its Singapore Open Innovation Hub, a move that could reshape how maritime tech gets incubated, tested, and scaled. This isn’t just another office opening. It’s a str

Indonesia and Russia are charting a new course in maritime and logistics collaboration, with a meeting between Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and Russian Maritime Council Chairman Nikolai Patrushev setting the stage for

Singapore is doubling down on its role as a maritime innovation hub, and this time, it’s not just about smart ports or digital twins—it’s about rolling up its sleeves and getting hands-on with real-world testing. The Maritime and Port Authority of Si

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A) and the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) have cracked a tough nut in underwater reconnaissance. Their AI-powered acoustic imaging system is a game-changer for defense

The Spanish Navy is doubling down on its diving capabilities with a cutting-edge new vessel. Freire Shipyard in Vigo has laid the keel for the Navy’s next-generation Diver Support Vessel (EAB), a specialized platform designed to elevate the training

The second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (PIMEC 2025) wrapped up in Karachi, leaving a clear message: Iran’s naval capabilities are turning heads. The Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Defense pavilion didn’t j

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s latest study is a wake-up call for the maritime industry, revealing that deep-sea mining could disrupt the ocean’s food web in ways we’re only beginning to understand. More than half of the zooplankton in the twil

Ashdod Port has just pulled off a game-changer: a fully autonomous drone ecosystem operating in a live port environment. This isn’t just another tech demo—it’s a proof-of-concept that could redefine how ports manage airspace, security, and logistics.

BAR Technologies is making waves in the maritime industry, and not just because of its wind-powered solutions. The company’s WindWings system has just been crowned the GREEN4SEA Technology Award winner at Europort 2025, beating out stiff competition