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Could nuclear power one day be a mainstream type of propulsion for container ships? The answer could be ‘yes’ if Norway’s NuProShip (Nuclear Propulsion in Shipping) project is a success. The project

A new analysis from BIMCO has highlighted that containership orders have hit a record high, with more tonnage on the way in 2025. This comes off the back of a trend which has seen carriers ordering

In a strategic move to improve its position in the shipping industry, Wallenius Sol, a company based in the Bay of Bothnia, has acquired British shipping provider Mann Lines.  This acquisition

Vessel cranes have long faced a unique regulatory framework. Lifting appliances onboard commercial vessels, such as cranes, are not currently considered as equipment that needs to be classed by the

Incidents involving crane failures can often be some of the most catastrophic in the maritime sector. From cranes and lifting equipment onboard vessels and offshore structures to gantry and

With more than 25 years of seagoing and shore-based experience to his name, Conan O’Driscoll, Principal Marine Engineer in our Liverpool office, has one of the most impressive maritime engineering

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Mersey Maritime’s ‘Technology and Innovation Forum’ at our offices in Liverpool.  This event, a key milestone under the initiative Navigating Maritime

The global coalition of organisations, NGO Shipbreaking Platform, has published its 2024 annual list of ships dismantled worldwide, shedding light on the grim reality of shipbreaking

A new report from the UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group and UMAS highlights the need for high greenhouse gas (GHG) pricing and targeted e-fuel subsidies.  These measures

Rolls-Royce has signed the biggest Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract in its history. The Unity contract will span eight years and will be focused on supporting the nuclear reactors that power the