The Maritime Executive

Iran’s so-called Persian Gulf Strait Authority, without fanfare, on Monday released a new list of vessels it calls “non-compliant,” doubling the number of vessels and reiterating its further limitations. It …

On Monday, an Indian dhow was hit at a position off Limah, Oman, the latest in a long string of vessels damaged in the ongoing U.S.-Iranian hostilities. One crewmember died …

China's military claims to have conducted the first launch and recovery of an unmanned strike fighter from its new class of "drone carrier" amphibs. The new PLA Navy Type 076 …

Indian forces have intercepted and liberated a fishing dhow that had been captured by pirates off Somalia, according to the country's defense ministry. All 20 of the vessel's crewmembers were …

[By NAVTOR] NAVTOR is steering fleet monitoring and management towards new horizons with the introduction of AIS streaming to the NavFleet platform. In doing so, the Norwegian-headquartered company is “inventing …

[By Hanwha] Hyuk Kim has been named president of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI), effective today, where he will lead the yard's expansion and transition to dual-use shipbuilding. Hyuk Kim …

[By Carnival] Students, cadets and chaperones from Caribbean Maritime University gather with Carnival officials aboard Carnival Dream in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, during an educational visit hosted by Carnival Corporation. Carnival …

[By WISTA] WISTA International has elected Céline Mortier as its new President. The former WISTA Belgium President and CEO of maritime provider Bogerd Martin was formally appointed to the new …

[By Subsea Industries] Ecolock has been in use on offshore assets for 15 years with excellent results. This article talks about real-world applications. Ecolock is a comprehensive solution to corrosion …

The UK’s Royal Navy continues to report on a series of efforts tracking the persistent and increasing level of Russian vessels in the areas around the UK. Earlier this year, …

The likelihood of a new political debate over Chinese ownership and the sale of key elements of Australian infrastructure is growing as opponents cite the proposed sale of a former …

The White House maintains that its blockade of Iran's energy shipping has been 100 percent effective, and the numbers back up its claim that it has kept the overwhelming majority …

Dominion Energy gave investors a positive update on its offshore wind farm, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, during its most recent earnings call. While there has not been a lot of …

A ship can arrive at a recycling yard with its certificates in order. That does not establish where its asbestos will end up, whether workers will breathe toxic dust, or …

Two weeks after the fire began in the South Atlantic aboard the containership Espirito Santos Express, carriers are now advising customers that they expect “the vast majority of the cargo …

The authorities in Cyprus are reporting the successful rescue of 10 crewmembers from a small cargo ship sinking to the west of the island in their SAR region. An MSC …

Maritime operators don't have to wait for the next navigation disruption to act. Trusted positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data is available today — even in environments where traditional satellite …

The U.S. Navy confirmed that the former aircraft carrier USS Enterprise has begun its final voyage bound for dismantling in Mobile, Alabama. The world’s first nuclear aircraft carrier, she was …

Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard helped arrange a rescue for an 86-year-old yachtsman whose vessel got into trouble on a long-distance voyage from the U.S. West Coast to American …

Swedish media is reporting that a small dry cargo ship possibly linked to Russia was boarded overnight on Saturday, October 31, near the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic. …

[By ALEC] The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) has announced that CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton will step down after eight years at the helm, leaving a significant legacy of effective advocacy, …

[By ClassNK] ClassNK has released the second edition of its ‘Guidelines for Cyber Security Management System for Ships’. Intended for shipowners and ship management companies, the guidelines set out the …

[By Hydrex] Three recent operations in Spain, Portugal and Denmark demonstrate the different types of underwater propeller repairs Hydrex can offer. Damage to propeller blades can seriously affect a vessel's …

[By Wallenius] Wallenius Wilhelmsen has entered a three-year shipping contract with a leading Asian auto manufacturer. “This agreement builds on a strong track record and the trust we have established …

The wreck of a Canadian steam merchant ship sunk by a German submarine during World War II has been discovered in the Gulf of Maine, nearly 82 years after the …

The oceanographic research vessel Neil Armstrong has set sail on an unusual science mission that will take it through the Great Lakes for the first time. Accustomed to operating in …

Yemen's Houthi rebels have reported a Saudi airstrike on the port at Ras Isa, a petroleum product terminal located northwest of Hodeidah and a repeat target for retaliatory attacks by …

The Russian Navy's nuclear-powered cruiser Pyotr Velikiy may be headed into retirement soon, according to Russian state outlet TASS. The aging ship is in need of refurbishment, but the unexpectedly …

[By Donald R. Rothwell] The longstanding Argentina-United Kingdom Falkland Islands dispute is back in the global headlines. The UK endorsement of the offshore “Sea Lion” project in waters to the …

[By Eoin McLaughlin] Months after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. The UK chose not to get directly involved …

On Sunday evening, an Emirati-owned offshore tug was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, somewhere northwest of the Musandam Peninsula. Security consultancy Vanguard Tech has identified the …

The recent war between the United States and Iran started eight months ago and there is no end in sight. The conflict is in a stalemate. Many people expect that …

Kenya is set to lease out key port assets after its National Treasury approved a feasibility study on the privatization plan. For over a decade now, the East African nation …

[By Bureau Veritas] Launched during the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Forward Summit 2026, the Center will connect industry stakeholders with BV’s knowledge, technical leadership and specialist capabilities to …

[By WinGD] Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed its first-ever license agreement with engine builder HD Hyundai Marine Engine (formerly STX Heavy Industries). The agreement will significantly extend WinGD’s …

[By Copersucar] New phase follows the pioneering operation carried out in July, through a partnership between Copersucar, CMA CGM, Bunker One, AGEO Terminais, Santos Brasil and the Santos Port Authority, …

[By Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers] The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professional body for the commercial shipping industry worldwide, has officially welcomed its new senior officers at this year’s …

The Panama Canal has updated the criteria for reallocating transit slots that are canceled or become available during booking periods 1A and 2 at the Neopanamax locks. The changes, announced …

[By: Everllence] Dr. Fabian Kley will assume responsibility for Finance, which he has already led operationally since March 2026 as an authorized representative of the Executive Board. He has been …

[By: Damen Shipyards Group] Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with the Lithuanian Navy for a Pollution Incident Response and Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel based on the Damen …

Global shipping giant CMA CGM is moving to consolidate its strong presence in the East African market. In its latest step, the company is launching a dedicated freight train service …

Maritime investigators in New Zealand have revealed how a crew of a bulk carrier that was performing what was supposed to be a familiar task ended up with serious burns …

In what is being called the largest action of its kind, dockworkers around the world joined a strike call on Friday that was reportedly impacting as many as 113 ports …

Tensions remain high in the Persian Gulf, with Iran claiming multiple unverified attacks and the first report of a limpet mine attack in seven years. Data, however, has become unreliable …