The Maritime Executive

Days after India’s large private port operator, Adani Group, was reported to have issued a ban on handling sanctioned tankers, it appears to have impacted one vessel. Others, however, are …

The Maritime Technologies Forum is launching a new report on September 30, which outlines a top-level framework for ship operators on how the risk of electronic Vehicle (EV) fires onboard …

The Philippines’ monthly supply mission to the disputed area in the South China Sea near the Scarborough Shoal resulted in another incident between the two countries, with accusations of illegal …

[By: National Pump Company] National Pump Company, a recognized market leader in vertical turbine pumps, is expanding its NSF 61-certified product catalog with a substantial range of new material options, …

[By: Eastern Shipbuilding Group] Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) is pleased to announce an agreement with HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division to support the limited production of outfitted structural units for …

[By: Wärtsilä] Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic training partnership agreement with GigaMare Inc., a leading provider of tailor-made training in maritime operations, repairs and maintenance. The agreement makes …

[By: ABB] Hanwha Ocean, one of the leading shipbuilders in South Korea, has awarded ABB the contract to supply a complete electric power and propulsion system for Singapore’s first floating …

The Trump administration has announced ambitious goals to deregulate every industry, and maritime is no exception. That's welcome news for many in the business, including the members of the Offshore …

A collision between two fishing boats left five people missing off the coast of Mauritania last week, prompting a large-scale search. The Gambian-flagged Right Whale and the Mauritania-flagged Tafra 3 …

[By: Med Marine] Med Marine proudly announced that the first of six next-generation RAmparts 2800 series tugboats, purpose-built for the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP), successfully …

[By: United European Car Carriers’] Renault Group has signed up to participate in United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching programme, making it the fifth automotive manufacturer to …

[By: ABS] “Shipping and the IMO are on different trajectories. There is no clear pathway for green fuel availability and scalability and infrastructure support. LNG and biofuels are mission critical …

[By: World Shipping Council] The World Shipping Council (WSC) today announced the launch of its Cargo Safety Program, an industry-led initiative to detect misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in order …

When it comes to storage and transportation needs, 20 ft standard containers continue to stand the test of time. These containers have been a staple in the shipping and logistics …

Timed to the opening of the London International Shipping Week 2025, the UK government announced plans for another massive investment into the decarbonization of shipping that will also include further …

Officials in Bulgaria have arrested the owner of the Rhosus, the aging freighter that brought a cargo of explosives-grade ammonium nitrate into Beirut in 2013. In 2020, that cargo exploded, …

[By: Steerprop] Finnish propulsion expert Steerprop has been selected to power the new Polarstern, Germany’s next-generation polar research icebreaker, with a propulsion system designed to deliver exceptional reliability, minimal underwater …

[By: Korean Register] KR (Korean Register) brought together four leading maritime digital solution providers, Avikus, LAB021, Mapsea, and Marineworks, through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote digital transformation …

[By: The Swedish Club] The Swedish Club has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ping An Group, one …

The latest tool in the fight against misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in containers is being launched by the World Shipping Council in its Cargo Safety Program. The industry-led initiative …

Drew Marine, a global leader in maritime solutions, has acquired all rights, intellectual property, and technical documentation related to CD92 Mycronizer from Schiffs & Industrietechnik GMBH (SIT). For decades, Drew …

As promised by Trump administration officials, the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on a Venezuelan boat target, killing three people. The strike is the second break with …

An ocean-going rescue tug has reached a stranded product tanker located south of New Zealand’s South Island. Maritime New Zealand is monitoring the situation and reports there is no immediate …

Rheinmetall, a German defense technology company best known for military equipment and as the largest European ammunition manufacturer, has agreed to acquire the naval shipbuilding operations of Lurssen Group. The …

A Florida Republican is warning the State Department about what he describes as China’s “growing influence” in Peru, and he’s pointing the finger at Lima Mayor Rafael López Aliaga, whose …

The Dutch rescue service is reporting minor injuries among a group of school children who were on a class trip aboard a historic sailing ship. The vessel Storebaelt, which operates …

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has reached a deal with Huntington Ingalls Industries to build blocks for the Ingalls yard's flagship product, the Navy's Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The Flight III …

The Philippines' western allies are lining up to voice opposition to China's plan to declare an "environmental zone" around Scarborough Shoal, a land feature in the Philippine EEZ that China …

[By Sam Goldsmith] Autonomous submarines that Australia has launched into production are likely to relieve operational pressure on the country’s crewed submarines, undertake the most dangerous undersea missions, and present …

Earlier this month, the U.S. Air Force and Royal Norwegian Air Force tried out the USAF's new antiship bomb against a maritime target in the Norwegian Sea, achieving the desired …

Earlier this month, the U.S. Air Force and Royal Norwegian Air Force tried out the USAF's new antiship bomb against a maritime target in the Norwegian Sea, achieving the desired …

As the UK plans to hand over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, India is eyeing to exert its influence on the archipelago. Last week, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam made a …

[From our correspondent at DSEI] Shooting down Houthi drones in the Red Sea has been an expensive business. Royal Navy Type 45 guided missile destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) was deployed …

[By Angela van der Berg] The International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion on climate change has come in handy for South African communities that are trying to stop global …

As part of the ongoing economic reforms, Libya has reported progress on the development of Sirte Port and its connecting infrastructure. During the peak of hostilities between forces of west …

[By Jason Lancaster] Guadalcanal, the Coral Sea, Tarawa, New Guinea, and Iron Bottom Sound highlight the strategic location of the South Pacific during the Second World War. Today, U.S. and …

Ukraine launched one of the largest drone assaults of the war, targeting multiple areas in Russia, including the first attack on the Primorsk oil terminal, Russia’s largest facility on the …

The legal battle over Maryland’s planned offshore wind project is heating up as the United States followed through on its earlier statement and filed to vacate the Construction and Operation …

A U.S Coast Guard cutter built in 1927 that has been part of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum exhibits in Muskegon, Michigan, for years, has been towed away and will …

Criminal syndicates stealing vehicles in the U.S. and shipping them to countries in West Africa are becoming daring, reports U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Its officers were recently surprised …

The Norwegian government announced today, September 12, that after months of trying to get a Russian-owned fishing vessel to leave its port, it has resorted to seizing the vessel. The …

The legal battle over Maryland’s planned offshore wind project is heating up as the United States followed through on its earlier statement and filed to vacate the Construction and Operation …

HMM continues to take steps designed to execute on its strategy of diversification of its shipping operations. While the company continues its role as a leading container carrier, it is …

[By: DNV] At Gastech 2025, DNV awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for the design of next-generation LNG carriers (LNGC) and Very Large …

[By: Lloyd's Register] Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) design, SnapWind Float. Announced this …

[By: Inmarsat Maritime] The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high, underlining …