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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…

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…

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…

Swedish manufacturing company Alfa Laval has announced that it is to acquire NRG Marine to advance innovative antifouling technology.  Established in 2006, NRG Marine has developed a novel…

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…

In a move to develop its marine operations, SHUAA Capital psc has secured a $300 million facility from TAEF and NBF, targeting the growth of its Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) segment. SHUAA Capital…

One of Thailand’s largest port operators, Hutchinson Ports is boosting operations at its ‘Terminal D’ after receiving four remote controlled super post panamax quay cranes and eight remote controlled…

A total of 47 IMO member states in conjunction with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a text to the IMO in support of a global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing…

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…

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…