Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The maritime and shipping industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution, and Hong Kong is steering the ship. A research team at The Maritime Data and Sustainable Development Center (PMDC) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has cooked u

In the heart of the Netherlands, a small but mighty company is making waves in the renewable energy sector. SeaQurrent, a Dutch innovator, is harnessing the steady power of tides to generate sustainable energy, and their TidalKite System is turning h

In the vast, untamed depths of the ocean, tiny autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are making waves, but not always in the way we’d like. These nautical mini-bots, while promising for ocean exploration and monitoring, often find themselves at the m

In the heart of New York City, a grim tableau unfolded Sunday evening as the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The incident, which claimed the lives of two sailors and injured 19 others, has sent shockwaves th

Buckle up, folks, because the Gulf of Mexico is about to get a whole lot smarter. The NOAA RESTORE Science Program is diving headfirst into the future, armed with a toolkit that reads like a sci-fi novel. We’re talking artificial intelligence, geneti

Buckle up, maritime and defence enthusiasts, because the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) is setting sail in Malaysia from May 20 to 24, and India is steering its way to the forefront. Union Minister of State

In the ever-evolving world of maritime technology, Kraken Robotics is making waves with its innovative approach to underwater imaging and battery solutions. Since its inception in 2012, the company has been on a steady upward trajectory, fueled by bo

The maritime industry is on the cusp of a nuclear revolution, and it’s not just about splitting atoms anymore. The unveiling of the TL-40 liquid lead-cooled nuclear reactor is a game-changer, promising to shake up the way we think about energy at sea

Clare Urmston, the newly appointed chief executive of Anemoi Marine Technologies, is a force to be reckoned with. Her journey from a childhood encouraged by her mum to express her views and work hard, to leading a cutting-edge marine technology compa

Buckle up, folks, because India is about to dive headfirst into the abyss with its first manned deep ocean mission, ‘Samudrayaan’, set to launch by 2026. This isn’t just a splash in the water; it’s a significant leap into the unknown, aiming to explo