Lloyd’s Register approves graphene hull coating promising up to 10% fuel savings
GIT Coatings has received type approval and technical assurance from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its graphene-based foul-release hull coating,...
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Oil tankers hit, GPS spoofed and ships stranded: confusion spreads across Strait of Hormuz
As of 13 March 2026, at least six or seven vessels – including oil tankers – have been struck...
Ancora Group appoints new CEO
Ancora Group, a UK marine and coastal infrastructure specialist, has appointed Simon Light as group chief executive officer. He...
Rob Loder appointed as chief inspector of marine accidents
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has appointed Rob Loder as its new chief inspector, succeeding Andrew Moll OBE, who...
GT Wings secures Lloyd’s Register verification for AirWing sea trials
GT Wings, the manufacturer of wind propulsion systems to the commercial shipping industry, has secured Lloyd’s Register verification of...
Shipping’s carbon chaos means fragmented rules may stall decarbonisation
Carbon schemes in shipping were meant to accelerate decarbonisation. Instead, they’re becoming a maze. As regional emissions schemes multiply...
Video: Missing Lake Michigan steamer Lac La Belle located after 150 years
Illinois shipwreck hunter and scuba diver Paul Ehorn has located the passenger steamer Lac La Belle, which sank in...
Why medical compliance at sea can’t be ignored – and how to make sure it’s on track
Medical compliance is rarely front of mind until something goes wrong. Yet for vessel operators, failing to meet maritime...
Six years for captain after fatal collision
A fatal North Sea collision that claimed the life of a seafarer has ended with a prison sentence for...
Castoldi steps up unmanned surface vessel (USV) push as global demand accelerates
While completing four units of its newly launched JT 34 Limo for a major luxury resort operator, Castoldi is...
Twin Vee launches subsidiary focused on defence
Twin Vee PowerCats has launched Black Line Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on crewed and autonomous maritime platforms...
