Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and the Blue Venture Forum just lit a fuse under maritime defense innovation, and the sparks are flying. Their inaugural Defense Investment Forum in Middletown, R.I., wasn’t just another networking

Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) is making waves in the chemical tanker sector with a major contract to equip nine vessels operated by Chemship B.V. with its automated propulsion optimisation system, FuelOpt. This deal isn’t just another tech rollout—

Japan is stepping up its maritime game with a bold move into mass-produced water drones. Oceanic Constellations, a startup fresh off a successful autonomous drone flight, and Keihin Dock, a shipbuilding innovator behind the world’s first ammonia-fuel

Nuclear propulsion is back on the table for maritime decarbonisation, and this time, the industry isn’t just kicking the tires—it’s considering a full test drive. DNV’s latest white paper, Maritime nuclear propulsion: Technologies, commercial viabili

Odisha is stepping into the spotlight at India Maritime Week 2025, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is leading the charge. With a delegation in tow, he’s heading to Mumbai to showcase the state’s maritime muscle and port-driven potential. This i

Odisha is stepping onto the national stage with a clear message: its ports are open for business. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s trip to India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 isn’t just a diplomatic courtesy—it’s a strategic play to position Odisha as

Odisha is stepping onto the national maritime stage with a bold vision. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is heading to Mumbai for India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, armed with a clear agenda: position Odisha as India’s next maritime powerhouse. This is

India Maritime Week 2025 kicks off in Mumbai with a bold vision: to cement India’s rise as a global maritime powerhouse. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will set the tone on October 27, flanked by top ministers and coastal state leaders, signaling the

China’s bold push into the deep sea is about to get a game-changer. The South China Sea is set to host an unprecedented underwater research facility, targeting depths of 2,000 meters by 2030. This isn’t just another marine lab—it’s a deep-sea “space

The maritime industry is no stranger to networking, but the Maritime Networking Summit is proving that it can be done with purpose, precision, and measurable impact. With 85% of participants maintaining active contacts post-event and 75% closing new