All articles by Staff Writer

1. Autonomous technology sea trial heralds a revolution in shipping

   Shipping has lagged behind other modes of transport in regards to autonomous technology. Whereas major mining companies are now routinely…
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   10 Oct
2. MSC plans ultra-luxury brand as it vies for super rich

   MSC Cruises, the global cruise line operator, has announced plans to launch a dedicated brand to attract wealthy clientele onboard…
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   6 Mar
3. P&O day-into-night visits target experiential travellers

   P&O Cruises is promising holidaymakers a new experience onboard its newest ship Iona in 2020, demonstrating how cruise companies are…
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   14 Feb
4. Ballast must now be comprehensively planned and embraced

   With discussions at the IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee’s 72nd session (MEPC 72) last month solidifying the regulatory extensions of…
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   23 May
5. Rough waters ahead when it comes to cyber risks

   In 2017, awareness of cyber incidents in the shipping and maritime industry became a mainstream, and no longer a minority,…
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   17 May
6. Australia fights to boost domestic shipping

   On 8 September, two Australian unions launched a campaign to ‘Save Australian Shipping’. This high-profile campaign, which has gained support…
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   12 Dec
7. Will augmented reality transform shipping?

   While virtual reality completely immerses people in a computer-generated world, augmented reality (AR) overlays computer-generated images on the real world….
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   6 Dec
8. Redefining piracy: the risk of poor IT security in shipping

   The maritime industry currently plays a part in almost 90% of world trade. Furthermore, the global cruise industry alone generated…
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   30 Nov
9. Polluted cruises: how bad is air quality on ships?

   In June, Channel 4’s Dispatches team uncovered damning information about the air quality on cruise ships. Their undercover investigation, broadcast…
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   29 Nov
10. The tides of change: why the marine engineering sector must adapt

    Where would we be without ships? For millennia, ships have been a cornerstone of human civilisation. Whether hunting for new…
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    22 Nov