Industry News

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

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the world’s leading blue economy research and development hub, has announced a major long-term lease with Blue Robotics, a global leader in low-cost, high-performance underwater robotics. The 10-year, 49,000 square

The University of Rhode Island (URI) and Rhode Island Sea Grant recently hosted the Marine Technology Society’s annual TechSurge conference, bringing together around 120 attendees from across the globe. The three-day event, held at URI’s Graduate Sch

The University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus buzzed with energy and innovation as it hosted the Marine Technology Society’s TechSurge international conference. URI President Marc Parlange welcomed attendees, highlighting the institution’s

I-Tech AB, the biotech innovator behind the marine antifouling technology Selektope®, has teamed up with Guangdong Havey Advanced Materials Technology Co., Ltd. to push the boundaries of sustainable marine coatings. This isn’t just another partnershi

The Royal Navy is diving headfirst into the future of underwater warfare with its latest project, Excalibur. This isn’t just about building a new uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV); it’s about rethinking how the Navy operates in the depths. The lesson