The 2025 Risk Intelligence report indicates a complex landscape for global maritime security, characterized by a 30 percent increase in security incidents compared to the previous year. While kidnappings of seafarers remain relatively rare when compared to the peak years Read More …
Royal Caribbean is making significant strides in maritime sustainability with the Icon Class, which serves as a primary testbed for technologies aimed at achieving a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. The fifth Icon Class ship, set for 2028, will incorporate Read More …
The Federal Communications Commission is currently considering a new rule that would permit the operation of 6 GHz Wi-Fi on cruise ships, a move that promises to significantly enhance onboard internet speeds and reliability. Traditionally, this high-frequency band has been Read More …
Virgin Voyages is taking a significant and commendable step forward in maritime sustainability by adopting the new Environmental Module from NAPA Fleet Intelligence. This cutting-edge tool allows the cruise line to monitor environmental performance with unprecedented precision and ease. By Read More …
Zelim, a sea survival technology company based in Edinburgh, has introduced GUARDIAN, the world’s first unmanned or remotely controlled person-in-water rescue vessel, at the SMM Trade Fair in Hamburg, Germany. This 8.4m long, 2.5m wide aluminum-hulled craft, known as a Read More …