Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The Port of Los Angeles has shaken things up with a couple of high-profile appointments, signalling a strategic shift in its operational and financial management. Jeffrey Strafford, who’s been a familiar face at the port, has been promoted to Chief F

In a groundbreaking development, an international research team has pulled off a first in oceanography: they’ve captured the internal structure of the longest-runout sediment flow ever recorded on Earth. Led by the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean R

In the face of Europe’s escalating maritime security challenges, a new player has just dropped into the ring. FLANQ, a fresh face in the defense sector, has set sail with a bold mission: to fortify Europe’s waters with cutting-edge autonomous defense

In a bold move that’s set to shake up maritime security, D-Fend Solutions has just unveiled EnforceAir2 Maritime, a cutting-edge counter-drone system tailor-made for the high seas. This isn’t just another tech gadget; it’s a game-changer designed to

The search for MH370 is back on, and this time, it’s not your average deep-sea fishing expedition. Ocean Infinity, a US robotics company, is diving back into the Indian Ocean with a fleet of sophisticated underwater drones. These aren’t your grandpa’

The maritime industry is abuzz with the news that Nigeria is making waves with a groundbreaking joint venture between NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited. This isn’t just another business deal; it’s a bold move that could reshape N

Dr. Malini Shankar, former director general of Shipping, didn’t mince words when she laid out India’s maritime vision at the India Habitat Centre. She’s calling for a bold blend of ancient maritime heritage and cutting-edge tech to boost maritime sec

STAX Engineering, the maritime emissions capture and control trailblazer, just hit the jackpot with a $70 million funding round led by Firstime Credit and Deutsche Bank Private Credit & Infrastructure. This isn’t just about the money; it’s a vote of

In a move that’s set to ripple through the maritime defence sector, BMT and Japan Marine United (JMU) have just landed a monumental contract from Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA). The duo will design and build the next-genera

Saab has just landed a massive contract to outfit the Colombian Navy’s new frigate with state-of-the-art management systems, sensors, and radars. This isn’t just any frigate; it’s part of Colombia’s Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie program, aimin