Video: German warship blasts Darth Vader theme on Thames
The German navy made a memorable entrance in London this week, blasting the iconic Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)...
Maritime, Commercial & Defence
Collision between a boat and uncrewed vessel raises safety concerns
A recent incident on Lake Erie has brought attention to the growing presence of uncrewed vessels and the potential...
Candela secures contract with Saudi megaproject
Candela, a Swedish manufacturer of electric hydrofoil vessels, has signed a deal to supply eight P-12 vessels to NEOM,...
Historic wreck of ship linked to William Wordsworth given protection
The wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny, an East India Company ship captained by John Wordsworth, brother of renowned...
Brittany Ferries to become majority shareholder of Condor Ferries
Brittany Ferries is set to assume majority ownership of Condor Ferries following recent adjustments in the company’s ownership structure....
Greenpeace to build sailing vessel with DynaRig system
Environmental NGO Greenpeace International has signed a contract with Southern Spars, a New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance...
Eco-engineering the future of biodiversity with living sea walls
With biodiversity a major concern for the marine industry, there has been an increasing need to find innovative, eco-friendly...
‘Record commercial performance in all businesses’ for Fincantieri’s first half 2024
Fincantieri says it has achieved a record order pipeline of €41.1 billion, providing business visibility up to 2032 and...
Carnival expands fleet with a trio of largest ships to date
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise line company, has finalised an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build three...
Cannon from the London shipwreck in the Thames emerges after 360 years
A bronze cannon from the 17th-century ship London has been uncovered in the Thames Estuary after spending 360 years...
Exhibition ‘sets the record straight’ on women in maritime
After its launch at last year’s London International Shipping Week, an exhibition spotlighting the inspirational stories of women in...
