On the Radar

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?

A clean maritime industry gets closer as authorities order an Artemis electric pilot boat, the first of its kind for the Nordic country.

Operators continue to invest in new vessels as record booking trends reported.

While solar and wind are ramping up their contribution to the UK’s energy mix, tidal is still on the starting line.

Commercial ships support voluntary ‘slowdown’ in US waters to protect endangered species.

Extreme weather change and sea level rises are severely impacting the lives of those at sea.

If hydrogen is going to help maritime decarbonisation, it needs to be stored effectively and safely, and ports are leading the way.

Wind-assisted propulsion is growing in popularity among large shipping companies.

Announced at SMM Hamburg 2024, technology once again shakes up the maritime industry.

Sea level rise is a looming threat, and scientists are proposing an under-explored approach – fortifying the coast with electricity.

The first research vessel equipped with jet engines is still making waves in computer modelling.

Introduced in 2020, awareness of the qualifications is still an issue while initial results look positive.

The industry, a backbone of global trade, is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental footprint.

UK power generation will need to increase rapidly to cover a rise in population and The Crown Estate are seeking solutions.

Both companies developed specialist vessels equipped with derricks to handle heavy loads including rail locomotives for shipping to India and Africa in the 1920s.

The ill-fated Titanic, more than 110 years after it tragically struck an iceberg, still has the power to surprise as new research has shown.