Author name: Nigel Cranworth

Let’s dive into the murky waters of maritime trade and the escalating issue of car theft for export. This isn’t just about a few missing fenders; it’s a multi-million-dollar industry that’s bleeding developed nations dry. Customs officials are finall

The U.S. Training Ship Golden Bear, the 500-foot behemoth of the California State University Maritime Academy, rolled into Nawiliwili Harbor this past Saturday, bringing a touch of mainland maritime might to the tropical shores of Kauai. The ship, af

In a bold move that’s sure to ripple through the maritime and defense sectors, Latvia has just unveiled its first specialized site for testing sea drones and advanced military technologies. The Skede Maritime Testing Range, as it’s been dubbed, is mo

In the heart of Estonia, a maritime innovation has just stolen the show, and it’s not just any innovation—it’s a game-changer. SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage solution has snagged The Royal Institution of Naval Architects Maritime Innovation Award

In the vast, blue expanse of our planet, a silent crisis is unfolding. Ocean deserts, those vast regions of the sea with little life or nutrients, are spreading at an alarming rate. Scientists at the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) are rollin

In the vast, uncharted depths of the ocean, history often lies forgotten, swallowed by the relentless waves. But thanks to a recent deep-sea expedition by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), a century-old mystery has finally been laid to

In a move that could shake up the maritime industry, Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has just wrapped up its first sea trials for the WAM-V 22, a cutting-edge autonomous vessel designed to revolutionize offshore surveys. The trials, conducted at OPT’s

The maritime industry is at a crossroads, and Wallem Group has just thrown down the gauntlet with a whitepaper that’s as comprehensive as it is provocative. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use, and best practice’ isn’t just a manual; it’s a wake-up call

In the frosty waters of Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador, a revolution is brewing. Researchers from the National Research Council (NRC) are out in full force, testing sensors that could very well redefine the future of maritime operations in harsh