The Maritime Executive

During the early to mid 1900s, manufacturers of steam locomotives also built compressed air powered locomotives for the mining sector. While battery electric propulsion has replaced compressed air locomotives, the …

The U.S. Coast Guard's active-duty servicemembers will receive their pay on time and as scheduled on October 15, the service confirmed Monday, despite the government shutdown. Unlike circumstances during the …

After a radioactive-shrimp scare earlier this year, the government of Indonesia is now requiring exporters to certify that their product is free of radioactive cesium before it is shipped to …

[By: Valmet] Valmet has received an order to deliver a comprehensive replacement of plant DCS and turbine control systems at the Ennatuurlijk’s combined cycle power plant (CCPP) in Helmond, the …

[By: VIKING Life-Saving Equipment] A growing trend to ship combustible cargoes such as lithium batteries in refrigerated containers has prompted VIKING Life-Saving Equipment to develop HydroPen Reefer – a new …

Last week, a family of five survived a sinking off the coast of Portugal, which was initiated by the latest aggressive encounter between the local orcas and a yacht rudder. …

On Saturday, a crewmember suffered a serious fall aboard a boxship at the port of Algeciras, necessitating a high-angle rescue operation. At about 0830 in the morning, Algeciras' maritime rescue …

Trident Maritime Systems ("Trident"), a leading maritime systems and solutions provider and portfolio company of investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), announced the divestiture of Trident Maritime Systems …

The world’s first methanol bunker barge was launched last week in China and is destined for operations in Singapore. It is viewed as a key step in the expansion of …

After devastating winds and seas from the last remnants of Typhoon Halong swept through the Bering Sea, the U.S. Coast Guard and state agencies are conducting a large-scale SAR operation …

South Korean officials are highlighting an uptick in the country’s market share for the newbuilding orders and the potential that they have been able to regain market share from China …

Speculation continues days after a Russian submarine surfaced off France during its trip home. Today, October 13, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took the opportunity to highlight the decline of …

Norway has decided that the construction of the world’s first ship tunnel would be too expensive to be practical. After receiving construction bids, the government will tell its parliament (Storting) …

The lashers working in the Port of Rotterdam who handle containers were ordered back to work for the next four days. A court found with a coalition of their employers …

On Tuesday, October 14, the port fees targeting the Chinese maritime sector will go into effect. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced these fees in a …

The Bulgarian Navy coordinated the rescue of 10 seafarers from a Ukrainian cargo ship that sank in the Black Sea on October 12. Fears that the ship might have struck …

China and the Philippines are again trading accusations after two incidents in the South China Sea in the area of the Spratly Islands. No one was injured, and the supply …

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has for the first time publicly revealed its unmanned submarine prototype, named KSOT-008. The showcasing of the platform was part of the 80th anniversary of …

Last week, the Philippines-based port operator ICTSI celebrated two major milestones, cementing its status in the global terminal operations. In South Africa, the Durban High Court upheld ICTSI’s 25-year concession …

The Pentagon has ordered the creation of a new anti-smuggling Joint Task Force (JTF) within U.S. Southern Command. The new organization will be commanded by II Marine Expeditionary Force, and …

Amidst a general retrenchment in Western offshore wind development, Lithuania has announced the failure of its second offshore wind tender. The tender was launched in 2023, but it was paused …

The Trump administration is threatening to deploy some of its biggest legal penalties against countries that back the Marine Environment Protection Committee's draft CO2 emissions regulations, which are up for …

Canada is entering a period of accelerated defense investment. The new federal government has committed to NATO spending benchmarks, and operational commanders must deliver tangible capabilities quickly. Nowhere is the …

With Brazil working on guidelines to decarbonize its maritime transport, the National Waterway Transport Agency (ANTAQ) has announced progress at five ports in reducing GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. The ports …

The Royal Marines have adopted a U.S. Coast Guard tactic for the task of stopping smuggling boats in the Gulf of Oman. The location may be different, but the method …

Iranian oil exports to China, which over the previous three months averaged 1.52m bpd, fell to 1.4m bpd in September. From January to August, the average monthly figure was 1.45m …

Shipyards representing the partnership between Finland, Canada, and the United States quickly lined up to announce their roles in the new Arctic Security Cutter program. Two multinational partnerships based on …

The union representing the lashers that handle containers at the Port of Rotterdam announced on Friday, October 10, that its members had unanimously decided to extend their strike indefinitely. Container …

Maersk reports it is continuing to test new steps that it can use to address issues within the supply of alternative fuels. The latest trial is using a blend called …

Four days before the USTR Section 301 fee program is due to launch for Chinese-owned, operated, or built ships, they are proposing further changes while also seeking to provide answers …

China’s Century Cruises, which calls itself China’s largest local tour operator for inbound travel, will enter the European market. It has ordered a ship from Concordia Damen for delivery in …

Shipyards representing the partnership between Finland, Canada, and the United States quickly lined up to announce their roles in the new Arctic Security Cutter program. Two multinational partnerships based on …

Oman is promoting the adoption of a green hydrogen maritime corridor from a loading terminal in Duqm through to the port of Amsterdam as an initiative to support the International …

[By: Titan Clean Fuels] Molgas Energy Group (“Molgas”), backed by infrastructure investor InfraVia, has finalized the full acquisition of Titan Energy Holding, parent company of Titan Clean Fuels (“Titan”). The …

Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has been hit with a surprising contract termination notice for Maersk Offshore Wind's nearly completed wind turbine installation vessel. The companies had been hailing the vessel, …

Days before the U.S. is scheduled to start collecting port fees for Chinese-owned, operated, or built ships, China’s Ministry of Transportation announced its own program of “special port fees” for …

The California Energy Commission approved $42.75 million in grants to five of the state's ports to support the development of port facilities for the staging, assembly, and maintenance of offshore …

CalMac's ill-starred ferry Glen Sannox is suffering repeated hull cracking issues just eight months after delivery, and the problem is related to an unresolved and severe vibration issue in her …

The Trump administration launched one of its most wide-reaching efforts to date, targeting buyers, sellers, traders, facilitators, and vessels and terminals involved in Iran’s petrochemical industry, as well as expanding …

ExxonMobil announced it is entering the LNG marine bunkering market as part of its broader strategy to pursue up to $30 billion in lower-emission investments by 2031. It said that …

A blacklisted Iranian bulker has arrived at a port in Brazilian state of Santa Catarina and reportedly offloaded a cargo of fertilizer, a double violation of U.S. sanctions on Tehran's …

Prosecutors in Finland are appealing a lower court ruling that found that the nation does not have any legal jurisdiction over subsea infrastructure sabotage within its exclusive economic zone. The …

The United States and Finland are set to sign a deal today, October 9, that will set out the framework for the construction of a total of 11 icebreakers using …

Factions opposing the Houthis have made yet another significant interception of Iranian-sourced arms destined for the Houthi militants. This time it happened off the southern coast of Yemen and further …

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its interim report on the incident involving bulk carrier FMG Nicola (260,840 dwt) while departing Port Hedland in Western Australia in February …

Canada's Transportation Safety Board is advising mariners to keep in mind the differences in stability between flatbottomed barges and seagoing hull shapes. A properly-loaded barge is highly stable at low …

[By: StormGeo] StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence and decision support solutions, announced today that it has strengthened its s-Insight Bunker Management platform through the integration of Imarex Technology’s …

[By: The Containerization & Intermodal Institute] The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) is proud to announce that John Nardi, President of the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey …

The Filipino seafarer who lost his life in the Houthi attack on the freighter Minervagracht was never advised of his right to disembark before coming within range of the terrorist …