Author name: Nigel Cranworth

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

In a breakthrough that could redefine marine infrastructure resilience, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a corrosion-resistant epoxy coating tailored for steel structures exposed to seawater and high-sal

Amogy, a startup founded by four MIT alumni, is making waves with a catalyst that could revolutionize ammonia’s role as an energy source. The company claims its device decomposes ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen with up to 70% greater efficiency th

The shipping industry has always been adept at navigating uncertainty, but the rapid expansion of the shadow fleet presents a new kind of risk—one that is informational. Each vessel that goes dark removes a small piece of the world’s safety awareness

The World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) and Innovation Norway have inked a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster collaboration in maritime and clean tech sectors. This strategic partnership, announced this month, aims to strength

Ubiqconn Technology and its rugged computing brand, RuggON, are set to make waves at the Workboat 2025 maritime exhibition in New Orleans. From December 3-5, the duo will showcase their specialized solutions for modern workboat fleets, with a focus o

WinGD, the Swiss engine designer, is taking a bold step to future-proof its installed base of X-DF dual-fuel LNG engines. Through a new frame agreement with South Korea’s Panasia, WinGD is targeting upgrades for its original X-DF engines, aiming to d

Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, setting the stage for a deeper collaboration in developing safe and reliable ammonia fuel systems for dual-fuel vessels. This partnership underscores both

Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and maritime services, has expanded its footprint in South Korea with the opening of a new office in Geoje. This strategic move brings Inchcape’s presence in the country to three offices—Seou

In the abyss of the Pacific Ocean, a tiny coral has made a home on mineral-rich rocks that are the target of a burgeoning deep-seabed mining industry. The discovery of Deltocyathus zoemetallicus, a new species of deep-sea coral, has sparked urgent qu