Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The Indian maritime sector is at a critical juncture as it grapples with the dual challenges of a burgeoning workforce and the shadowy practices of unregistered manning agencies. With around 250,000 seafarers, India ranks among the top global provide

This week, the maritime industry finds itself grappling with a pressing issue: the vulnerability of subsea telecommunications cables. With the recent suspicious severing of cables in the Baltic Sea, NATO’s Center for Maritime Research and Experimenta

This week, the maritime sector is buzzing with innovations that could reshape the industry landscape. One standout development is the launch of Source2Sea, a digital procurement platform designed to streamline supply orders for ships, particularly fo

In the latest episode of the Deep Dive podcast, Rhonda J. Moniz engages in a riveting conversation with Vincent Capone, a titan in marine technology whose career spans an impressive 35 years. This episode offers a unique window into the world of unde

The recent partnership between the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Malaysia’s MISC Berhad marks a significant leap forward in the maritime sector’s digital transformation journey. This three-year agreement aims to integrate sustain

The SeaMe project represents a significant leap forward in the quest for sustainable marine ecosystem monitoring, spearheaded by RWE in collaboration with an impressive consortium of research partners. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between o

The ocean is a vast and complex ecosystem, and as the world leans more heavily on renewable energy sources, the implications of floating offshore wind farms on marine life are becoming a hot topic. The FRONTLINE project, spearheaded by scientists fro

The Arctic is on the brink of a seismic shift, with predictions suggesting that the first summer on record could witness the near-complete melting of sea ice as early as 2027. This revelation, courtesy of a dedicated international research team led b

The partnership between Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) and Kongsberg Maritime marks a significant leap forward for the Indian Navy, particularly in the realm of replenishment-at-sea (RAS) technology. This collaboration promises to enhance operation

The World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) is set to make waves in Chennai from December 4 to 6, 2024, marking a significant return for India, which last hosted the event 15 years ago. The maritime industry, always a barometer for global trade a