The Maritime Executive

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, this time in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, and tracking services say that marine traffic is obeying the closure order …

Industrial leaders in the nuclear and maritime fields are launching the NEUMAR association (Association de droit français - Loi 1901) dedicated to nuclear innovation for the maritime sector to reduce …

[By Seaspan] HaiSea Marine’s (HaiSea) fleet of electric and dual-fuel tugboats has successfully guided 100 LNG carriers through the Douglas Channel to Kitimat. This marks a significant step for the …

The Russian Navy seems once again to be heading for a Mediterranean exit, after a presence in May suggested it might be attempting to re-establish its permanent base in the …

[By: Easterly Clear Ocean] Easterly Clear Ocean (“ECO” or “the Company”), a maritime investment platform and Strategic Partner of Easterly Asset Management, today announced the successful exit of all vessels …

[By The Port of Virginia] With an audience of more than 200 people gathered today at Norfolk International Terminals, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger today inaugurated The Port of Virginia’s® newest …

The frequency and brazenness of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden and along the Somali coast continue to increase, with the authorities warning ships to maintain heightened vigilance and …

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Solomon Islands Customs, and Immigration conducted a joint operation working with international authorities in the apprehension of a shadowy vessel suspected of involvement …

Failure by the master and pilot of the bulk carrier Pacific Century to clearly discuss and agree on the departure procedures caused the vessel to make contact with a wharf …

A Japanese cargo ferry making its way from Osaka to Tokyo went hard aground overnight. While there were no immediate reports of damage or environmental issues, the ship remains hard …

After losing its proxy fight to place two new directors on Genco’s board, Diana Shipping issued a statement reconfirming its commitment to its outstanding offer to acquire Genco. It is …

A Mexican patrol boat maneuvering in the port at Isla Mujeres lost control and hit a docked ferry on Thursday afternoon, June 18. There were no injuries, but both vessels …

While reports indicate that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is increasing, many shipowners have still voiced concern largely because of the unknown threat of mines placed by Iran during …

Ukrainian government officials are denouncing Russia’s increased attacks on commercial shipping in and around Ukraine’s seaports. For more than a month, Russia has increased the pace of attacks on commercial …

Just weeks after federal charges were filed against half a dozen shipping container manufacturers and their top executives for alleged price-fixing, shippers are starting to pile on with civil lawsuits …

[By: Corvus Energy] Corvus Energy is proud to announce that it has been awarded the contract to deliver Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for two new river cruise vessels from Scylla …

[By: Port Houston] On Friday, June 12, Port Houston welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s busiest waterway and the center of U.S. …

[By: ABS] Antipollution, a member of V Group, and ONEX Shipyards & Technologies (ONEX) have signed a letter of intent covering the construction of up to eight eco vessels to …

[By: ABS] ABS, Polaris Shipping, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and autonomous navigation solutions provider AVIKUS have signed a four-party Concept Study Agreement for the implementation of a Conditional Unmanned …

[By: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore] Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Guo as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Maciej Lepicki as …

The question of whether vessels will be charged a new toll for transiting the Strait of Hormuz remains very much an unresolved issue in U.S.-Iran peace talks. The Memorandum of …

[By: BMT] BMT and Austal have signed a strategic agreement to provide scalable ship design and engineering capability, supporting the delivery of shipbuilding programs. The agreement establishes an enterprise-level framework …

[By: Jones Walker LLP] Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Nicole Wolf as special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the maritime litigation and dispute …

[By: Laborde Products] Laborde Products has added 5R Enterprises, LLC to its growing dealer network, expanding Mitsubishi Marine Engine support in the Midwest. Based in Morris, Illinois, 5R Enterprises will …

[By: Gulf Marine Services] Gulf Marine Services ("GMS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels ("SESVs") to the offshore energy industry, is pleased to confirm that …

A team of marine archaeologists, deep-sea search technicians and WWII history enthusiasts have uncovered the wreck site of a notorious vessel class - a Japanese prisoner transport ship, referred to …

Days after it emerged that the United States was seeking to prosecute the chief engineer of the containership Dali, a deferred prosecution agreement was completed, which contains admissions of guilt …

A Russian frigate stationed in the English Channel, which was not on hand to impede the Royal Navy’s seizure on June 14 of the sanctioned Cameroon-flagged Aframax Smyrtos (IMO 9389100), …

Japan's largest power generation company, JERA, has finalized charter agreements with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and NYK for the charter of four new gas carriers that will be dedicated to …

Marine investigators in Canada issued their final report on the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible in 2023, and in addition to known issues about the vessel and its operators, …

On Thursday, U.S. Central Command confirmed that it has officially lifted the American blockade on Iranian seaports, and is allowing all Iranian trade to pass freely in accordance with the …

How can we ensure that humans remain in control as artificial intelligence, autonomy and remote operations become increasingly important in critical maritime operations? This is one of the key questions …

With fanfare, Russia marked the naming of its second new Arctic LNG carrier while it was celebrated as a key development for the country. The ship is part of a …

Specialty shipyards have to bring a unique set of capabilities to the table in order to compete - a mix of innovation, adaptability, and finely-honed expertise in their niche. Sanmar …

The shareholders of Genco Shipping & Trading backed the board today, June 18, during voting at the annual meeting, rejecting the nominees and proposals coming from suitor Diana Shipping. While …

A tanker that became infamous for its long-distance pursuit by the U.S. in late 2025 and 2026 has reemerged under mysterious circumstances. Now known as the Era, the tanker, which …

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by President Trump in Evian, France, on June 17, commits Iran and the United States to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and …

Continuing its strategy of canceling offshore wind projects by buying back the leases in exchange for other energy investments, the Department of the Interior announced its third agreement. The administration …

On Tuesday, a docker was killed in a tragic accident aboard a ro/ro freighter at the Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. The circumstances are still under investigation, but early media reports …

Anthropic, Google, Stripe, Salesforce and other tech firms have announced a new $915 million investment in a large-scale carbon-capture venture, which includes multiple projects linked to marine carbon removal. The …

Australian authorities have charged three people for an attempt to smuggle about 300 kilos of meth through Port Botany earlier this year. Like many shipments arriving in the high-value, high-enforcement …

Norway’s LH2 Shipping reports it is accelerating the development of hydrogen-powered shortsea shipping bulkers for the Baltic with an additional grant from the Norwegian government program to accelerate the green …

In a surprise development, Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping announced its immediate exit from the chemical tanker segment. It follows the trend for consolidation in the segment after several other large …

The United Arab Emirates exports about three million barrels of crude oil every day, and has been diverting as much as possible through a pipeline system to the port of …

Multiple U.S. outlets (including Semafor, Bloomberg, Axios and others) have released the text of the U.S.-Iran deal, which a U.S. official read aloud to reporters early Wednesday. Iranian outlet Tasnim …

(Article originally published in Mar/Apr 2026 edition.) It's a work in progress. IMO has approved a work plan to build an OCCS regulatory framework, and the E.U. is leaving the …

Global ports operator and logistics giant DP World is pursuing a deal to enter the lucrative U.S. container and ports business after an absence of 20 years. The company reports …

There was evidence on June 16 and 17 that traffic is picking up in the Strait of Hormuz, but it is far from pre-war normals. The movement on June 16 …

Petitions being heard by courts in India and Baltimore are considering the same issue of how long crewmembers can be detained when they were material witnesses to casualties. Crew from …