11 Jul 2025 111-year-old ship converted into ‘floating university’ The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl is making good progress as it continues its year-long voyage. Marine Professional - On the radar
11 Jul 2025 History: The hybrid merchant and naval vessels The term hybrid has come into common usage, but pre-WWII and in the 60s/70s, it was applied to various merchant ship and naval vessel designs. Marine Professional - On the radar
11 Jul 2025 The rise of AI in the maritime industry Artificial intelligence use continues to grow in the sector, with the maritime AI market nearly tripling in size between 2023 and 2024, according to a Thetius report. Marine Professional - On the radar
11 Jul 2025 Minimising ship and whale collisions Measures are being taken to help reduce the number of fatalities around the globe. Marine Professional - On the radar
11 Jun 2025 AIS vulnerabilities in spotlight after new report The technology offers real-time ship tracking and monitoring and is vital for safety, but bad actors are a worry. Marine Professional - On the radar
11 Jun 2025 Biofuels key to maritime decarbonisation Emergence of bio-LNG and biomethanol part of a ‘holistic approach’ to decarbonisation according to new research. Marine Professional - On the radar
11 Jun 2025 Meet the ferries of the future Stena Line develop a new concept that promises to reduce energy usage by 20% or more. Marine Professional - On the radar
15 May 2025 Shipping to follow cars into the world of electrification The ALL-DC-SHIPS project represents attempts to advance the electrification of maritime transport. Marine Professional - On the radar
15 May 2025 Marine construction comes to endangered birds’ rescue Replicating the genuine article, artificial nesting structures are growing in popularity across the country. Marine Professional - On the radar
15 May 2025 New generation inspired by experienced professionals Interest in maritime-based careers at ‘high level’ with the next generation looking to the more experienced, while technology is also helping. Marine Professional - On the radar
15 May 2025 Exploring the human factors in shipping accidents SHIELD database adds depth to traditional incident investigations to ‘uncover underlying systemic issues’. Marine Professional - On the radar
09 Apr 2025 Accurate weather data to improve shipping New crowdsourcing technology aims to increase efficiency with current forecasts showing large discrepancies. Marine Professional - On the radar
09 Apr 2025 E-methanol reshaping the maritime industry Shipowners are weighing up the pros and cons of alternative fuels to help them meet climate change commitments. Marine Professional - On the radar
09 Apr 2025 History: triple screw, diesel engine containerships Looking back at the introduction of these remarkable engineering triumphs in the 1970s. Marine Professional - On the radar
09 Apr 2025 Onboard carbon capture to aid deep-sea fleet decarbonisation The shipping industry is using new methods to tackle its carbon footprint and hit IMO’s greenhouse gas targets. Marine Professional - On the radar
06 Mar 2025 Ocean oxygen could hold key to life on other planets Discovery is creating a buzz in the scientific community, with Professor Andrew Sweetman at the centre. Marine Professional - On the radar
06 Mar 2025 Ballast water management systems in spotlight after issues Latest findings highlight the failure to remove invasive species in between 29% to 44% of operational systems. Marine Professional - On the radar
06 Mar 2025 Ambitious attempt to map Italy’s coastline starts with seagrass The Italian Marine Ecosystem Restoration project operating in ‘a data-driven and proactive way’. Marine Professional - On the radar
06 Mar 2025 Academics unite with industry for flexible fuel solutions Finland is embracing collaboration to develop innovative and clean solutions for maritime transport and offroad machinery. Marine Professional - On the radar
05 Feb 2025 London Gateway expansion: UK ports aim for global dominance With news of expansion plans, London Gateway is growing rapidly. But what of other UK ports and where do they fit into the bigger picture? Marine Professional - On the radar
