Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The recent comments from Dmitry Rogozin, a prominent Russian official, have sent ripples through the maritime and military communities. His admission that the Black Sea Fleet had to evacuate many of its warships from Sevastopol due to Ukrainian attac

In a significant leap forward for its maritime engineering capabilities, China has unveiled a groundbreaking hydraulic cylinder designed for large pile-driving vessels. This development, touted as the largest and most powerful of its kind globally, m

The maritime industry is on the brink of a transformative shift, and CORSICA linea is leading the charge with its recent partnership with Spinergie. Since April 2024, the company has deployed Spinergie’s voyage optimization solution, a cutting-edge t

In a bold move towards sustainability, NS United Kaiun Kaisha and Vale International are set to equip the NSU TUBARAO, a mammoth 400,000-dwt very large ore carrier (VLOC), with Anemoi Marine Technologies’ rotor sails. The installation, slated for Sep

The UK is making waves in the maritime sector with its ambitious plan to establish ‘green shipping corridors’ to key European destinations, including Amsterdam, Oslo, Copenhagen, and Dublin. This initiative is not just a feather in the cap for the UK

The winds of change are blowing fiercely in the renewable energy sector, and Hellenic Cables is riding the wave with a significant contract for the Leading Light Wind project. This initiative, one of the largest offshore wind farms in the United Stat

The Norwegian Coast Guard is stepping boldly into the future by integrating ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) technology into its operations. Aboard the KV Bjørnøya, the crew has embraced the Blueye Robotics’ X3 ROV, a game-changer that’s not just a sh

The maritime landscape is shifting, and at the forefront of this evolution is Zelim, a Scottish innovator making waves in safety and survival technology. Their latest collaboration with CASARA, Canada’s Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, marks

Marine heatwaves have long been a hot topic in oceanography, but a groundbreaking study published in Nature is turning the tide on our understanding of these phenomena. For over a decade, researchers have predominantly focused on surface temperatures

Sweden is setting sail towards a greener future with the announcement of the Artemis EF-12 pilot boat, a vessel that embodies the country’s commitment to a fossil-free maritime industry. The Swedish Maritime Administration has awarded Artemis Technol