A new eco-friendly paint promises to sponge away barnacles that are caused by biofouling organisms. What is biofouling? Biofouling is known as the accumulation of barnacles and other marine organisms present on the ship’s hull and...

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has successfully tested its automatic wireless induction charging system on a hybrid-powered coastal ferry. In a space where even electric hook-ups and shore-side power supplies are rare, wirelessly charging batteries...

On December 1, a ship captain was reportedly found drunk at the helm of the vessel when it arrived at anchorage. What happened? The pilot of the vessel ‘Katrin’ reportedly alerted that the captain of the...

By Mario Ballano  Satellite communications security has been a target of our research for some time: in 2014 IOActive released a document detailing many vulnerabilities in popular SATCOM systems. Since then we’ve had the opportunity...

This footage shows a 12000 tonne ship steaming into a Storm force 10 in the Bay of Biscay with high seas and very long, deep swell. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....

Increased investment has resulted in exponential advancements in autonomous vessel technology. Such funding has made way for more autonomous designs to be realised and there is a distinct possibility that in the future, when...

The untimely death of 17 US Navy crew member has made the case of autonomous vessels stronger. A series of tragic events that we witnessed this year made us ponder over the use autonomous...

Wes Amelie is now driven by a 7,800 kW MAN 8L51/60DF main engine. (Photo: Wessels Reederei) The world’s first container feeder vessel refit to use natural gas was commissioned in late August in Bremerhaven, ushering...

British ship insurer Britannia plans to set up a subsidiary in Luxembourg as a result of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, it said on Friday, to ensure it can continue to trade...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will establish two new wholly-owned companies in conjunction with reorganization of its shipbuilding business. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. will primarily undertake construction of ships that require intensive outfitting, and...