The Maritime Executive

Industrial leaders in the nuclear and maritime fields are launching the NEUMAR association (Association de droit français - Loi 1901) dedicated to nuclear innovation for the maritime sector to reduce …

[By Seaspan] HaiSea Marine’s (HaiSea) fleet of electric and dual-fuel tugboats has successfully guided 100 LNG carriers through the Douglas Channel to Kitimat. This marks a significant step for the …

The Russian Navy seems once again to be heading for a Mediterranean exit, after a presence in May suggested it might be attempting to re-establish its permanent base in the …

[By: Easterly Clear Ocean] Easterly Clear Ocean (“ECO” or “the Company”), a maritime investment platform and Strategic Partner of Easterly Asset Management, today announced the successful exit of all vessels …

[By The Port of Virginia] With an audience of more than 200 people gathered today at Norfolk International Terminals, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger today inaugurated The Port of Virginia’s® newest …

The frequency and brazenness of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden and along the Somali coast continue to increase, with the authorities warning ships to maintain heightened vigilance and …

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Solomon Islands Customs, and Immigration conducted a joint operation working with international authorities in the apprehension of a shadowy vessel suspected of involvement …

Failure by the master and pilot of the bulk carrier Pacific Century to clearly discuss and agree on the departure procedures caused the vessel to make contact with a wharf …

A Japanese cargo ferry making its way from Osaka to Tokyo went hard aground overnight. While there were no immediate reports of damage or environmental issues, the ship remains hard …

After losing its proxy fight to place two new directors on Genco’s board, Diana Shipping issued a statement reconfirming its commitment to its outstanding offer to acquire Genco. It is …

A Mexican patrol boat maneuvering in the port at Isla Mujeres lost control and hit a docked ferry on Thursday afternoon, June 18. There were no injuries, but both vessels …

While reports indicate that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is increasing, many shipowners have still voiced concern largely because of the unknown threat of mines placed by Iran during …

Ukrainian government officials are denouncing Russia’s increased attacks on commercial shipping in and around Ukraine’s seaports. For more than a month, Russia has increased the pace of attacks on commercial …

Just weeks after federal charges were filed against half a dozen shipping container manufacturers and their top executives for alleged price-fixing, shippers are starting to pile on with civil lawsuits …

[By: Corvus Energy] Corvus Energy is proud to announce that it has been awarded the contract to deliver Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for two new river cruise vessels from Scylla …

[By: Port Houston] On Friday, June 12, Port Houston welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s busiest waterway and the center of U.S. …

[By: ABS] Antipollution, a member of V Group, and ONEX Shipyards & Technologies (ONEX) have signed a letter of intent covering the construction of up to eight eco vessels to …

[By: ABS] ABS, Polaris Shipping, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and autonomous navigation solutions provider AVIKUS have signed a four-party Concept Study Agreement for the implementation of a Conditional Unmanned …

[By: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore] Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Guo as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Maciej Lepicki as …

The question of whether vessels will be charged a new toll for transiting the Strait of Hormuz remains very much an unresolved issue in U.S.-Iran peace talks. The Memorandum of …

[By: BMT] BMT and Austal have signed a strategic agreement to provide scalable ship design and engineering capability, supporting the delivery of shipbuilding programs. The agreement establishes an enterprise-level framework …

[By: Jones Walker LLP] Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Nicole Wolf as special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the maritime litigation and dispute …

[By: Laborde Products] Laborde Products has added 5R Enterprises, LLC to its growing dealer network, expanding Mitsubishi Marine Engine support in the Midwest. Based in Morris, Illinois, 5R Enterprises will …

[By: Gulf Marine Services] Gulf Marine Services ("GMS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels ("SESVs") to the offshore energy industry, is pleased to confirm that …

A team of marine archaeologists, deep-sea search technicians and WWII history enthusiasts have uncovered the wreck site of a notorious vessel class - a Japanese prisoner transport ship, referred to …

Days after it emerged that the United States was seeking to prosecute the chief engineer of the containership Dali, a deferred prosecution agreement was completed, which contains admissions of guilt …

A Russian frigate stationed in the English Channel, which was not on hand to impede the Royal Navy’s seizure on June 14 of the sanctioned Cameroon-flagged Aframax Smyrtos (IMO 9389100), …

Japan's largest power generation company, JERA, has finalized charter agreements with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and NYK for the charter of four new gas carriers that will be dedicated to …

Marine investigators in Canada issued their final report on the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible in 2023, and in addition to known issues about the vessel and its operators, …

On Thursday, U.S. Central Command confirmed that it has officially lifted the American blockade on Iranian seaports, and is allowing all Iranian trade to pass freely in accordance with the …

How can we ensure that humans remain in control as artificial intelligence, autonomy and remote operations become increasingly important in critical maritime operations? This is one of the key questions …

With fanfare, Russia marked the naming of its second new Arctic LNG carrier while it was celebrated as a key development for the country. The ship is part of a …

Specialty shipyards have to bring a unique set of capabilities to the table in order to compete - a mix of innovation, adaptability, and finely-honed expertise in their niche. Sanmar …

The shareholders of Genco Shipping & Trading backed the board today, June 18, during voting at the annual meeting, rejecting the nominees and proposals coming from suitor Diana Shipping. While …

A tanker that became infamous for its long-distance pursuit by the U.S. in late 2025 and 2026 has reemerged under mysterious circumstances. Now known as the Era, the tanker, which …

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by President Trump in Evian, France, on June 17, commits Iran and the United States to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and …

Continuing its strategy of canceling offshore wind projects by buying back the leases in exchange for other energy investments, the Department of the Interior announced its third agreement. The administration …

On Tuesday, a docker was killed in a tragic accident aboard a ro/ro freighter at the Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. The circumstances are still under investigation, but early media reports …

Anthropic, Google, Stripe, Salesforce and other tech firms have announced a new $915 million investment in a large-scale carbon-capture venture, which includes multiple projects linked to marine carbon removal. The …

Australian authorities have charged three people for an attempt to smuggle about 300 kilos of meth through Port Botany earlier this year. Like many shipments arriving in the high-value, high-enforcement …

Norway’s LH2 Shipping reports it is accelerating the development of hydrogen-powered shortsea shipping bulkers for the Baltic with an additional grant from the Norwegian government program to accelerate the green …

In a surprise development, Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping announced its immediate exit from the chemical tanker segment. It follows the trend for consolidation in the segment after several other large …

The United Arab Emirates exports about three million barrels of crude oil every day, and has been diverting as much as possible through a pipeline system to the port of …

Multiple U.S. outlets (including Semafor, Bloomberg, Axios and others) have released the text of the U.S.-Iran deal, which a U.S. official read aloud to reporters early Wednesday. Iranian outlet Tasnim …

(Article originally published in Mar/Apr 2026 edition.) It's a work in progress. IMO has approved a work plan to build an OCCS regulatory framework, and the E.U. is leaving the …

Global ports operator and logistics giant DP World is pursuing a deal to enter the lucrative U.S. container and ports business after an absence of 20 years. The company reports …

There was evidence on June 16 and 17 that traffic is picking up in the Strait of Hormuz, but it is far from pre-war normals. The movement on June 16 …

Petitions being heard by courts in India and Baltimore are considering the same issue of how long crewmembers can be detained when they were material witnesses to casualties. Crew from …

The battle for control of Genco Shipping & Trading continues with last-minute steps ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled annual shareholder meeting. Diana Shipping raised its offer one day before the meeting …