The Maritime Executive

[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has announced the introduction of two new sizes to its popular UUC PM (Underwater Mountable, Permanent Magnet) azimuth thruster range, expanding its offering for high-efficiency …

[By: ABB] ABB and HDF Energy have signed a joint-development agreement (JDA) to develop a high-power fuel cell unit for marine applications. Enabling megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cells, the project anticipates …

[By: Global Cold Chain Alliance] The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has opened registration for GCCA Convention 2026, which will take place April 27-29 in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2026 the …

[By: California Association of Port Authorities] Today, the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) announced that Dr. Noel Hacegaba, incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, was …

[By: ClassNK] ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for Spray form insulation system of IMO Type B tank* for LNG and Ammonia Fuel developed by Nihon Shipyard Co., …

[By: Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure] Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure is pleased to announce that Andrew Stafford has been appointed Chairman of the Technical Committee for SGMF for a three-year term, …

[By: BOURBON] BOURBON announces the signing of a major 5-year contract (with extension options) with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) to provide maritime services in Guyana. It will start in the …

The Irish Coast Guard has successfully rescued the crew of a French fishing vessel that drifted onto the rocks near Dingle, a small port on the southwestern tip of Ireland. …

From Ratification to Leadership: How Bangladesh Can Reclaim Strategic Advantage in Global Ship Recycling The entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound …

The container ship ONE Continuity has pulled into port in the Canary Islands for assistance after losing about 50 boxes over the side in heavy weather, according to the local …

A Turkish-owned product tanker was struck by a Russian drone after the vessel departed Ukraine bound for Egypt. The Ukrainian Navy released a video of the strike, reporting that the …

In an era of digital communication and AI, real relationships with real people still drive real progress. In maritime, practical know-how matters and staying connected to customers remains essential for …

Australian police forces have seized hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and a collection of luxury cars in connection with illegal-cigarette busts in Sydney and Melbourne. The seizures are …

A ceasefire agreed between Cambodia and Thailand in August has broken down, with border skirmishes taking place in the area of the Preah Vihear temple complex in Si Sa Ket …

(Article originally published in Sept/Oct 2025 edition.) Marine salvage is arguably the most unique subsector of the maritime industry. It's a sector with a modus operandi that seems to be …

The United Arab Emirates regularly uses meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council leadership, the UN General Assembly and bilateral Heads of State visits to reassert its position on the three …

[By Andrew Rolander] The solution to maritime logistics challenges may not be a purely military one but, rather, one pulled from the playbook used by ghost fleet [better known as …

Reports originating in the United States and based on briefings from officials suggest that several weeks ago, a US special operations team intercepted a ship off Sri Lanka and confiscated …

Several Filipino fishermen and their vessels were damaged on Friday, December 12, as the China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia worked to drive the vessels away from one of …

A Turkish-owned product tanker was struck by a Russian drone after the vessel departed Ukraine bound for Egypt. The Ukrainian Navy released a video of the strike, reporting that the …

[By: Crowley] Crowley announced today that Chief Operating Officer Ray Fitzgerald will be succeeded by Megan Davidson, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The planned succession is designed to seamlessly advance operational …

[By: CMA CGM] She sails, CMA CGM’s internal program designed to accelerate the presence of women in maritime careers, is celebrating its first anniversary. One year after its launch in …

[By: EVE Energy] In a move set to accelerate the future of marine electrification, EVE Energy, and Green Whale Technology (GWT) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide high-performance …

The State of Maryland celebrated the victory in the courts against the Trump administration's order halting licensing for wind energy projects by launching a new call for Power Purchase Agreements …

Ferry transport in London is entering a new phase, focusing on sustainability following the launch of a zero-emission vessel. The boat is being promoted as transforming the experience of passengers …

The Canadian Coast Guard released a series of pictures showing the damage to the hull of the MSC Baltic III, which has been grounded in a remote part of Newfoundland …

The Korean Coast Guard is reporting the rescue of five crewmembers from one cargo ship that somehow all ended up in the water. There were no details on the unusual …

The 2025-2026 cruise season started with a bang for PortMiami, with the port, which likes to call itself the cruise capital of the world, setting its third record this year …

Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that the government has decided to let South Korea’s Hanwha Group increase its investment to become the largest investor in shipbuilder Austal. The reports said …

Days after Ukraine claimed its first-ever strike on an oil platform in the Caspian Sea, the Special Forces are reporting that they have expanded the attacks. They are claiming strikes …

A Turisk-owned RoPax transporting cargo to Ukraine was set on fire during a midday Russian attack on the Great Odesa region. Reports indicate that one person, possibly a dockworker, was …

Bulgarian officials expect the standard shadow tanker Kairos will be towed on Sunday, December 14, from its position off the coast to a more secure location, while a long-term determination …

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reported the probable cause of the container ship strike that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge: a loose wire buried inside a …

The U.S. Navy surface fleet's maintenance-delay woes continue to worsen, according to a new review by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Challenges during yard periods have been building for years, …

A new project supported by the Norwegian government, along with German shipping company Hartmann Group, will demonstrate new opportunities in sustainable shipping, distributing cement in Norway’s domestic market. The vessel, …

On Thursday, a ferry overshot its berth and crashed into an old building alongside the pier on the island of Herfol, Norway. At about 0930 hours on Thursday morning, operator …

Norway’s Ministry of Energy reports that it will award two project areas in the Utsira Nord region off the coast of Stravanger after having reviewed the applications received in the …

Five days after eight containers carrying bananas were washed overboard from the reefer ship Baltic Klipper in Southampton Water, bananas in the thousands are still washed up onto the beaches …

Two of Japan’s leading shipping companies and operators of car carriers have agreed to settle a long-running case in the UK that alleged the major shipping companies worked as a …

The seized tanker Skipper has turned its AIS transponder back on and is now broadcasting a position just east of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, heading northbound for an unknown …

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is aging and his health is now openly discussed within Iran, raising the prospect of a succession battle over the future of religious rule - …

Eleven months after the German customs authorities first moved to seize a shadow fleet tanker and confiscate its cargo of Russian oil, the courts continue to debate the intricacies of …

The UK’s Royal Navy is highlighting that it once again tracked the movements of a Russian submarine and its escorts traveling through the English Channel in recent days. According to …

U.S. Alaskan Command has completed a rare joint exercise involving U.S. Air Force bombers and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in the Gulf of Alaska, combining the USCG's presence and …

Ukraine continues to expand its assault against Russia’s oil industry, reporting its first strikes on the oil operations in the Caspian Sea. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Lukoil was forced to …

[By: The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is pleased to announce that it has once again been granted Cooperating Non-Member (CNM) status by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) …

[By: BOURBON] BOURBON announces the signing of a major 5-year contract (with extension options) with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) to provide maritime services in Guyana. It will start in the …

[By: DNV] The Nordic countries are taking an important step towards decarbonizing maritime transport with the launch of Phase 2 of the “Nordic Roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon …

[By: ABB] ABB has verified a major advancement in vessel Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology, following successful Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) proving trials and sea trials on board the …