Author name: Nigel Cranworth

The University of Maryland is shaking up the maritime tech scene with its ambitious project, Persistent Oceanographic Device Power (PODPower), which aims to harness the untapped energy of marine bacteria to fuel ocean sensors. This innovative approac

Professor John McDermid, at the helm of the Centre for Assuring Autonomy, is setting the stage for a transformative era in the maritime industry. With the winds of change blowing in favor of autonomous systems, the potential to reshape operations is

Raco Investment has stepped into the limelight with its latest analysis of the maritime logistics landscape, offering a treasure trove of insights that could reshape how businesses approach global supply chains. The firm, a heavyweight in logistics a

The arrival of China’s first large floating natural gas liquefaction unit, the “NGUYA FLNG,” at the Zhoushan Huisheng Marine Engineering Shipyard marks a significant milestone in the nation’s maritime ambitions. As it gracefully docks with the help o

China’s naval expansion has been a spectacle to behold, transforming the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) into the largest maritime force globally, at least in terms of fleet size. This meteoric rise is not merely a display of numbers; it reflect

CMA CGM is making waves in the maritime industry with the introduction of the CMA CGM Petra, an 85,700 dwt vessel that sets a new standard for sustainable shipping. This post-Panamax boxship, measuring 272m by 42.8m and boasting a draft of 14.5m, is

The recent incident involving a high-speed passenger ferry colliding with a pier in New York has raised significant concerns about safety protocols and design standards within the maritime industry. While the injuries sustained by numerous passengers

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has risen through the ranks to become the largest navy in the world by sheer numbers, but size alone doesn’t equate to strength. Beneath the surface, serious deficiencies in combat experience, technologica

Kenya finds itself at a pivotal maritime juncture, with its expansive coastline and strategic location along vital shipping routes. The Mombasa port, the largest in the region, plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, yet much of Kenya’s maritime

The Baltic Sea has become a hotbed of intrigue and tension, with a series of incidents raising alarms about the security of underwater infrastructure. A Finnish court’s recent denial to release an oil tanker suspected of damaging vital undersea cable