Author name: Nigel Cranworth

In the ever-shifting sands of the maritime industry, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just an advantage; it’s a necessity. The latest developments from The Maritime Data and Sustainable Development Centre (PMDC) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic Universit

In the frosty waters off the northern coast of Scotland, a new chapter in maritime innovation is unfolding. The Zevi 1, the first fully electric hydrofoil workboat, has just been delivered to Orkney, ready to embark on a three-year trial that could r

In a move that’s set to ripple through the maritime and defense sectors, Canadian AUV powerhouse, Cellula Robotics, has inked a deal with Subsea Europe Services (SES) and its defense arm, FLANQ. The agreement is a game-changer, expanding Cellula’s ma

The maritime and shipping industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution, and Hong Kong is steering the ship. A research team at The Maritime Data and Sustainable Development Center (PMDC) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has cooked u

In the heart of the Netherlands, a small but mighty company is making waves in the renewable energy sector. SeaQurrent, a Dutch innovator, is harnessing the steady power of tides to generate sustainable energy, and their TidalKite System is turning h

In the vast, untamed depths of the ocean, tiny autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are making waves, but not always in the way we’d like. These nautical mini-bots, while promising for ocean exploration and monitoring, often find themselves at the m

In the heart of New York City, a grim tableau unfolded Sunday evening as the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The incident, which claimed the lives of two sailors and injured 19 others, has sent shockwaves th

Buckle up, folks, because the Gulf of Mexico is about to get a whole lot smarter. The NOAA RESTORE Science Program is diving headfirst into the future, armed with a toolkit that reads like a sci-fi novel. We’re talking artificial intelligence, geneti

Buckle up, maritime and defence enthusiasts, because the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) is setting sail in Malaysia from May 20 to 24, and India is steering its way to the forefront. Union Minister of State

In the ever-evolving world of maritime technology, Kraken Robotics is making waves with its innovative approach to underwater imaging and battery solutions. Since its inception in 2012, the company has been on a steady upward trajectory, fueled by bo