Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The study published in Science of The Total Environment is a wake-up call for the maritime industry. It’s not just about sulphur anymore—particulate matter (PM2.5) and heavy metals are the new battleground. The findings are clear: wet scrubbers, whil

Forty years ago, the world held its breath as grainy black-and-white footage flickered across screens aboard the research vessel Knorr. It was September 1, 1985, and the team had just stumbled upon what they believed to be the boiler of the Titanic.

Maritime may have a reputation for being slow to embrace change, but once the ‘big ship’ is turning towards new horizons it often moves full speed ahead. Bjørn Åge Hjøllo, NAVTOR’s Chief Sustainability Officer, argues that AI, currently transforming

The Red Sea’s security crisis is forcing shipping into uncharted territory—and Vanguard Tech is betting that the future of maritime risk management lies in AI, not just paper checklists. Its new ‘Digital CSO’ isn’t just another compliance tool; it’s

In the high-stakes world of maritime insurance, the game is changing. No longer is it just about managing claims—it’s about preventing them. Marasco Marine Ltd, a company that’s been in the trenches since 1991, is leading the charge, pushing for a ra

Voyis is stepping up its game with the launch of Voyis Support, a new professional service designed to help clients nail their underwater visual surveys and photogrammetry projects. This isn’t just another add-on service—it’s a full suite of expertis

Shell’s Ormen Lange field has just rewritten the rulebook for subsea gas production, and the implications ripple far beyond Norway’s waters. The field’s Phase III expansion, now online, features two SLB OneSubsea subsea compressor stations installed

Teledyne Technologies Inc. is making a bold move to bolster its maritime portfolio, acquiring TransponderTech from Saab AB. The deal, announced Thursday, brings a suite of SOLAS-certified communications and navigation technologies under Teledyne’s um

Teledyne Marine has secured a multi-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the annual REPMUS exercises, starting this year. The deal, covering 2025 to 2028, positions Teledyne as a key player in advancing unmanned maritime sys