Author name: Nigel Cranworth

In a bold move that could redefine maritime defence strategies, four international companies have joined forces to tackle underwater threats head-on. Helsing, Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems, Ocean Infinity, and QinetiQ are pooling their expertise to

Buckle up, maritime enthusiasts, because we’re diving headfirst into a game-changer that’s set to ripple through the defence industry like a well-placed depth charge. The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), an Australian veteran-founded powerhouse, has jus

The maritime industry is gearing up for another season of voluntary speed reduction programs, with the 2025 season for both the NOAA and Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) initiatives kicking off on May 1 and running through December 31. Th

The maritime world is abuzz with a storm brewing in the East. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is pulling out all the stops, leveraging military-civil fusion (MCF) programs and military public-private partnerships (PPPs) to turbocharge the People’s

In the bustling port city of Visakhapatnam, a spark was ignited that could very well set the stage for India’s next big leap in defence and maritime manufacturing. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Society of Indian Defence Manufactu

In the sun-soaked Bahamas, a storm of ambition is brewing, and it’s not the kind that brings rain. Opposition Shadow Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson has thrown down the gauntlet, painting a bold vision for Grand Bahama as a maritime powerhouse. He’s

In the heart of Dublin, a tech revolution is brewing, and it’s not just about the next big app or startup unicorn. Irish tech firms are diving headfirst into Europe’s burgeoning defence market, leveraging their prowess in AI, satellites, and subsea s

Buckle up, folks, because the maritime world is diving headfirst into a bold new experiment that could redefine how we tackle climate change. Down in Weymouth, Dorset, scientists from the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the University of Exeter

In a move that’s got the maritime industry buzzing, GOST®, the bigwig in marine security, tracking, monitoring, and video surveillance, has shaken up its leadership and restructured its business. The goal? To better serve customers and expand its glo

In a move that’s set to ripple through the maritime industry, Singapore-based iOThree Limited (iO3) has just scored a significant win with its F.R.I.D.A.Y Planned Maintenance System (PMS) securing class approval from ClassNK. This isn’t just a stamp