Author name: Nigel Cranworth

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, underscored the Indian Navy’s readiness and strategic prowess during the sixth Admiral J G Nadkarni Memorial Lecture in Pune. Speaking on “Indian Navy: Navigating amidst the ongoing flux of geopoliti

China’s latest military innovations, showcased during the Victory Day parade in Beijing, have turned heads—and not just because of their sleek design. The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s new unmanned underwater drones are packing some serious tech, a

In a vibrant showcase of China’s technological prowess and cultural depth, 26 journalists from 11 countries along the Maritime Silk Road embarked on a three-day tour of Shenzhen. The delegation, which included reporters from Vanuatu, Egypt, Fiji, Ind

Singapore’s maritime sector is a powerhouse of global trade, and it’s not just about the port’s impressive throughput of over 37 million TEUs annually. The city-state’s strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and forward-thinking policies hav

The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) hosted its inaugural event in Brussels last week, uniting shipowners, engine designers, technology providers, and EU policymakers to accelerate the reduction of methane emissions from sh

In the icy expanse above the Arctic Circle, a fleet of specialised ice-class vessels has long been the lifeline for Russia’s Yamal LNG project, one of the country’s most valuable energy assets. These Arc7 ice-class carriers, capable of smashing throu

The maritime sector is witnessing a seismic shift as Trafigura, a titan in the commodities trading arena, teams up with maritime tech innovator ZeroNorth. This isn’t just another tech adoption story—it’s a strategic play that could redefine how the i

India has taken a significant step toward maritime independence with the deployment of its first Indigenous Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. Developed by the National Technology Centre for Ports, W

CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero opened the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with a powerful reminder of the stakes. “Protecting nature is not only about preserving beauty; it is about safeguarding