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Affordable internet access across the globe’s oceans is no longer a pipe dream—it’s a reality reshaping life at sea. A recent user experience survey reveals overwhelming satisfaction with WELCOME Wi-Fi, a service that’s become as vital to seafarers a

Portsmouth’s defence sector is getting a major boost, with local MPs Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin rallying behind the Labour Government’s Strategic Defence Review. The city, a historic hub for maritime power, is now at the forefront of a new era

Leidos, a familiar name in government IT, missiles, and airport security, is quietly positioning itself as a dark horse in maritime autonomy. CEO Thomas Bell didn’t mince words at the company’s recent symposium: “We’re not seen as at the vanguard of

Pole Star Global has just made a strategic play that could reshape maritime risk intelligence. By acquiring Clearwater Dynamics, the UK-based voyage optimisation specialist is not just expanding its portfolio—it’s building a real-time, end-to-end ris

The FISH projects—Fiber Internet Serving Homes—are a lifeline for Alaska’s remote coastal communities. But before the first fiber optic cable can be laid, the seabed must be mapped, obstacles identified, and the most efficient route engineered. That’

This summer, graduate students from East Carolina University dove into a rare underwater detective story, uncovering fresh insights into a Civil War-era shipwreck that’s as much a time capsule as it is a maritime mystery. Dr. Nathan Richards, a profe

ICEYE has just upped the ante in maritime monitoring with its new Scan Wide SAR imaging mode, and the implications for shipping and environmental oversight are significant. The Helsinki-based NewSpace pioneer has cracked the code on wide-area surveil

The U.S. Navy’s push to modernize its shipbuilding and repair capabilities is gaining momentum, and the Maritime Innovation Forum 2025 has put a spotlight on how advanced manufacturing is becoming a cornerstone of maritime readiness. With over 360 in

The jellyfish shutdown at France’s Gravelines nuclear plant isn’t just a one-off hiccup—it’s a wake-up call for the maritime and energy sectors. As global warming heats up coastal waters, jellyfish blooms are becoming more frequent and more disruptiv

Coastal Veterans Repair Group (CVRG) just made a bold play in the high-end marine tech space, acquiring Voyager Maritime Alliance Group (VMAG). This isn’t just another acquisition—it’s a strategic pivot that could reshape the yacht and commercial mar