The Maritime Executive

Georgia Port Authority has secured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' approval for a massive new container terminal at the Port of Savannah, completing a three-year-long review process. The new …

A shadow fleet tanker seized by French forces in the Indian Ocean is now anchored in waters off Réunion, the French prefecture east of Madagascar, and its master has been …

Turkish officials are responding to the second grounding this week of a tanker during strong storms that have moved across the region. Both of the vessels are war casualties struck …

A French frigate reportedly decided to down a drone that it believed was threatening a CMA CGM containership as it was entering the Red Sea. The French newspaper Le Monde …

From “chokepoints” to “freedom of navigation,” the world’s headlines have been replete with maritime terms in recent years, and navigating that terminology has become a challenge for policymakers and maritime …

Romanian authorities are reporting an ongoing search and rescue effort in the Black Sea after two small product tankers were struck. Seven crewmembers from a San Marino-registered product tanker were …

[By: APM Terminals Pipavav] APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd.) has appointed Zeeshan Mukhi as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective September 28, 2026. Based out of the company’s Mumbai …

[By Jones Walker] As cross-border commerce, nearshoring, and geopolitical tensions reshape global shipping, maritime disputes increasingly demand counsel who can navigate both complex litigation and international arbitration. Jones Walker has …

On Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Tampa delivered nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine to a pier in Port Everglades Florida. The crew of the 42-year-old medium endurance cutter captured …

[By Wärtsilä] Wärtsilä Corporation has signed a five-year service agreement with Finnish ferry operator Viking Line covering the passenger ferry 'Viking XPRS'. The agreement expands the companies' long-standing cooperation and …

On Wednesday, Taiwan's government confirmed that it currently plans to buy six million tonnes per annum of LNG from the Alaska LNG megaproject, and it intends to make a $4.4 …

On Wednesday, North Korean forces tested two different types of missiles that can be launched from underwater, according to Pyongyang's state-owned media. If effective in operation, the submarine-launched missiles would …

[By: ABS] Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains can be achieved without compromising …

[By: IDsure.io] IDsure.io, the Danish maritime digital identity and credentialing company, today announces that its technology powers the Digital Seaman’s Record Book launched by the Malta Ship Registry, administered by …

The U.S.-based division of Fincantieri reports it is moving forward with $10 million in new U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) funding. The investment is for advanced manufacturing and …

After a nearly two-year investigation, the Federal Maritime Commission says it found “conclusive evidence” of restrictive port practices by Spain that were creating unfavorable shipping conditions in foreign trade. The …

The U.S. military claims that Iran has been using scouts embedded in the boat traffic in and around Hormuz for spotting and targeting vessels, including American warships. Human spotters help …

On Tuesday, an F-35 stealth fighter jet landed aboard the newly-built carrier USS John F. Kennedy for the first time, the U.S. Navy says. The landing is a milestone for …

UK media is speculating that the Royal Navy may be facing a significant problem after its only polar icebreaker, HMS Protector, appears to have suffered a significant failure. Reports are …

Austal confirmed in a stock exchange filing on Wednesday, October 14, that it has commenced commercial negotiations with Hanwha Defense USA while also extending the due diligence process following the …

Speculation has recently mounted that Iran is managing to export its crude oil using routes over the Caspian Sea. Given the Iranian regime’s sanctions-breaking expertise, developed over nearly 50 years, …

Turkish authorities are once again dealing with an abandoned tanker that washed up on its shores as a casualty of the ongoing war in the Black Sea. In the latest …

Cybersecurity firms are alerting the maritime community to what appears to be a massive data breach possibly exposing 38 organizations ranging from shipping lines to ports, terminal operators, and agencies. …

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy released images on Wednesday morning, October 14, claiming that a containership had struck a mine while traveling on an “illegal and dangerous” route through …

American ambitions to bring nuclear power back to the waterfront are gathering steam: Bluecore Energy, the Long Beach-based floating nuclear power startup, has bought its first supply of low-enriched uranium, …

On Tuesday, strikes on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continued with two reported attacks, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. UKMTO reported an attack on a tanker and …

A cocaine-smuggling suspect was killed and two others were injured during a high-speed boat chase off the coast of Portugal on Sunday, according to the country's Judicial Police. Portugal and …

The Panama Maritime Authority is highlighting that it is moving quickly to expel three tankers that were sanctioned days ago by the United States in the ongoing efforts to pressure …

The Suez Canal Authority reports it hit a new milestone in rebuilding volumes following the disruptions due to Red Sea security concerns. Despite the persistent concerns, volume continues to build …

South Korea celebrated the completion of its first Arctic round trip using a containership. Government officials said it demonstrated the potential of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) while saying it …

The Trump administration is renewing its challenges to Ørsted’s offshore wind farm, Revolution Wind, located off the coast of Rhode Island. The Department of Justice is asking a District Court …

Since the February 2026 commencement of the military operations in Iran, the issue of maritime shipping chokepoints has dominated headlines, with the focus on the Strait of Hormuz and the …

The U.S. Navy is moving towards the selection of a contractor for its massive Bremerton naval shipyard overhaul, one of the largest maritime infrastructure projects in the Northwest in a …

Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration has agreed to buy autonomous surface vessels from the American boatbuilder Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC), maker of the Devil Ray T24, a 28-foot unmanned boat that …

[By Charmaine Misalucha-Willoughby] On 10 October, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) reported that 22 vessels from the Chinese maritime militia had been deployed near Kota …

Iran filed a formal protest at the International Maritime Organization, asserting that U.S. military forces are misusing VHF Channel 16, turning it into “an instrument of military intimidation and psychological …

Speculation has recently mounted that Iran is managing to export its crude oil using routes over the Caspian Sea. Given the Iranian regime’s sanctions-breaking expertise, developed over nearly 50 years, …

With the security situation deteriorating in the Black Sea, Bulgarian officials are calling for the European Union and NATO to support the efforts to enhance security, while Bulgaria says it …

Crew wellbeing is becoming increasingly important, as many shipping companies realize that crew morale directly impacts safety, efficiency, workload, and retention. One issue that directly affects morale is crew interaction …

[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with IWS Fleet AS, a subsidiary of Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS), to provide vessel design and integrated technology solutions for four …

[By: Everllence] On October 2nd 2026, Everllence participated in a ceremony held by MITSUI E&S in Okayama, Japan celebrating its 100th anniversary as an Everllence two-stroke licensee. In that time, …

[By: RINA] China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), one of the world's leading shipping and maritime transportation companies, and RINA, the multinational inspection, certification, ship classification and engineering consultancy group, have …

Early Tuesday, two more vessels were hit by suspected Russian drone strikes off the coast of Bulgaria, injuring five and sinking one ship. The attacks were the latest in a …

On Sunday, an inland vessel laden with a cargo of hydrogen went aground on the Rhine, restricting traffic on the upper stretches of the river. It is the latest in …

[By Metal Shark] Louisiana-based boatbuilder Metal Shark has been awarded two U.S. Coast Guard Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts to produce patrol boats for the maritime forces of Cameroon and …

The European Union has released its largest-ever sanctions package on Russian defense-industry companies, a counterpoint to the Trump administration's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. The 930-page list …

[Updated] UK Maritime Trade Operations, a division of the Royal Navy, has recorded four more previously-unreported attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz occurring Sunday. The news adds to …

Work is proceeding on three new large container ships being built for Matson as part of what the company reports is a $1 billion investment in fleet expansion and modernization. …

The French military has boarded the sanctioned shadow fleet tanker DF Peak on the high seas of the Indian Ocean, hundreds of miles from land. It is perhaps the most …

Russians near the city of Kaliningrad on the Baltic were rushing to the beaches over the weekend to view a large cargo ship that had been driven aground during a …