Author name: Nigel Cranworth

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has just scored a significant contract to deliver two of its cutting-edge XLX EVO III remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to Nigerian oil and gas firm Marine Platforms (MPL). This isn’t just another sales win—it’s the fi

Fincantieri, Italy’s maritime powerhouse, is doubling down on autonomy with a strategic alliance with Defcomm, a homegrown startup specializing in unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The partnership, which includes a co-investment to accelerate develop

TGS, the energy data and intelligence firm, has secured a significant ocean bottom node (OBN) acquisition contract in the Gulf of America. The 4D monitor survey, scheduled to kick off in the fourth quarter of 2025, will run for approximately four and

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has just dropped a 63-page roadmap for nuclear-powered shipping, and it’s a game-changer. The report, *Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime: Initial considerations for nuclear ships and offshore*, doesn’t just nod at nuclear as

SEA.AI, a trailblazer in marine vision systems, has just added a heavy hitter to its ranks: Scott Middleton, the new Head of Global Sales. With over two decades in maritime tech, Middleton isn’t just joining the team—he’s bringing a mission. His care

The maritime industry is hurtling toward a future shaped by autonomy, AI, and digitalisation, but a critical question lingers: how does this technological whirlwind impact the people who keep ships running? The Nautical Institute and Lloyd’s Register

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has doubled down on its “always on” shipbuilding vision, promising a steady pipeline of work to keep British yards humming. Defence Minister Luke Pollard’s recent parliamentary response reaffirms a commitment first outlin

The marine research world is grappling with a critical question: how do we monitor biodiversity efficiently, accurately, and without harming the very ecosystems we’re studying? Two methods—Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) systems and environment

The collapse of the global shipping emissions deal at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) isn’t just a diplomatic setback—it’s a wake-up call for the maritime industry. After years of negotiations, the ambitious framework to decarbonise glo

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is doubling down on digital training, snapping up MetaSHIP’s simulation software and vessel simulator assets from Orka Informatics. Pending Turkish regulatory approval, the deal will bolster ABS’s Training Soluti