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China’s marine technology sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, and a new study offers a revealing snapshot of how innovation is spreading across the country. By tracking marine patents from 2001 to 2023, researchers have mapped the evolution

Terradepth, a seabed information company, has just pulled off a feat that could reshape how we map the ocean floor. The company successfully completed an IHO S-44 Special Order survey using an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Gulf of Americ

Gallagher just upped the ante in marine insurance with a bold move: partnering with Vanguard Tech to embed AI-driven risk monitoring into its service. This isn’t just another tech integration—it’s a strategic pivot that could redefine how brokers and

The DASSAI MOON Project isn’t just about brewing sake in space—it’s a bold step toward proving that complex, Earth-dependent processes can thrive in lunar conditions. When the H3 rocket lifts off from Tanegashima on October 21, 2025, it will carry mo

Sri Lanka’s vast maritime territory is both an economic lifeline and a security challenge. With an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) nearly eight times its landmass, the island nation faces a complex web of threats—from illegal fishing to cyberattacks—de

Lagersmit and Subsea Global Solutions have doubled down on their partnership, and it’s a move that could reshape how shipowners tackle underwater maintenance in Southeast Asia. The expanded deal isn’t just about sealing solutions—it’s about rethinkin

Helsing, the European defence tech powerhouse, is diving deeper into maritime autonomy with the acquisition of Blue Ocean, a specialist in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). This isn’t just another tech buyout—it’s a strategic play to merge Blue

In a glass-walled conference room overlooking Singapore’s harbor, a $300 million ship financing deal is being finalized. The lead banker structuring this complex transaction? A woman navigating an industry where female executives hold less than 8% of

Helsing, the German defense tech firm making waves in AI-driven autonomy, is diving deeper into the underwater domain with a bold acquisition of Australian ocean tech specialist Blue Ocean. This isn’t just a corporate shuffle—it’s a strategic bet on

Annapolis is doubling down on its maritime roots with a bold bet on the next generation of boat techs. The city has teamed up with the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) to launch the Marine Tech Apprenticeship Program, a city-funded initia