Author name: Nigel Cranworth

Norway is doubling down on its cruise industry dominance, and this time, it’s not just about building ships—it’s about building the future. The newly minted partnership between GCE Blue Maritime Cluster (GCE BMC) and Cruise Industry News isn’t just a

The maritime industry’s green fuel race is taking a sharp turn east. Biomethanol prices in Asia are now undercutting Europe’s by a significant margin, and the gap is widening. This isn’t just a pricing blip—it’s a tectonic shift in how low-carbon mar

The maritime industry is at a crossroads, and batteries are the compass. The latest ABS analysis, *Emerging Battery Technologies in the Maritime Industry Volume II*, doesn’t just map the terrain—it challenges the sector to move faster, smarter, and s

Michigan’s maritime future is being written in real-time, and last week’s Boating Technology Briefing & Demonstration at Ilmor Marine’s new facility in New Hudson gave policymakers and industry leaders a front-row seat. The event, co-hosted with the

The maritime industry just took a significant step toward cleaner, more efficient propulsion with the debut of the world’s first X72DF-2.2 engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology. Developed by Swiss marine power company WinGD

NexusOcean is stepping up its game in maritime connectivity, adding Starlink’s high-speed internet to its tailored European offerings. The move, backed by its long-term partnership with MTN, could reshape how vessels stay connected—even in the most r

Viridien, the French seismic firm, has just made a strategic move that could reshape exploration in the U.S. Gulf. By acquiring the seismic field data from the Momentum survey, Viridien is expanding its sparse ocean bottom node (OBN) program, Laconia

Singapore is doubling down on its maritime ambitions, and the latest move by DNV and SIT could be the spark that lights the fuse. The renewed partnership isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about building the workforce that will power the next genera

Hanwha Group is making a bold bet on US shipbuilding, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The South Korean conglomerate’s $5 billion investment in Hanwha Philly Shipyard isn’t just about expanding capacity—it’s about reshaping the future of American m

Koil Energy Solutions, a specialist in subsea equipment and services, has secured a significant contract for a subsea isolation valve system, marking a pivotal moment in offshore safety technology. The contract, which includes the engineering, procur