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Bulgaria Responds to Mystery as Sanctioned Tanker Drifts Toward Shore  The mystery around the sanctioned tanker Kairos (149,989 dwt) is continuing to grow as the vessel, which was attacked with a drone last week, is now… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Maersk is Proceeding with Ethanol Tests After First Successful Trial  Maersk reports it completed a first, successful trial of blending ethanol into methanol to create an alternative fuel for its vessels. It plans to pr… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Saronic Invests $300M to Expand Louisiana Shipyard to Accelerate ASVs Produ  A U.S. defense tech startup specializing in autonomous ships is pushing to enhance its competitiveness in the fast-growing market with a $300 million… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Port of Long Beach to Name Long-Time Executive Hacegaba Next CEO  The Port of Long Beach (California) revealed today that it plans to name long-time executive and well-known industry figure Dr. Noel Hacegaba as the… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Samsung Sets Agreements with NASSCO and Conrad to Enter U.S. Shipbuilding  South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries announced two key partnerships with leading U.S. shipbuilders, as it follows competitors HD Hyundai and Hanwha… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

USN Incident Reports on Truman’s Deployment Cites Preventable Errors The United States Navy released four independent reports on the key incidents that happened while the carrier Harry S. Truman and its Carrier Strike G… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Seafarers from Eternity C Return Home After Months in Houthi Captivity Government officials in Oman and the Philippines confirmed the release of the seafarers who had been rescued from the sinking bulker Eternity C in Jul… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

UK Redoubles Support for Yemeni Coastguard The British minister responsible for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, has redoubled the United Kingdom’s support for the Yemeni Coastguard, demonstra… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Gambia Joins Comoros and Others in False Flag Crackdown Gambia’s maritime administration has begun removing tankers flagged through its privately run ship registry, reports Maritime AI data analytics firm W… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Third LCO2 Carrier to Launch Europe’s Largest Carbon Capture Project Norway’s Northern Lights project, along with Japanese ship operator “K” Line (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha), marked the delivery of the third commercial liqu… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

China’s Container Trade Surges as Two Ports Set New Record Totaling 90M TEU Despite a year of turbulent trade policies and interruptions, China’s container volumes are continuing to surge. Two of the country’s largest port com… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Design for Large Ammonia-Powered Containership Achieves Key Milestone  Classification society DNV reports that it has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to an emerging design for a 21,700 TEU ammonia-powered mega-box… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Dublin Port Plans Large Fee Increases to Fund Infrastructure Upgrades  To fund expansion and infrastructure upgrades, Ireland’s Dublin port has proposed a massive hike in its port fees starting next year. The fees would… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Trump Administration Targets Another Offshore Wind Farm Project Using a now familiar technique, the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday, December 2, made a filing in U.S. District Court targeting yet another offs… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Op-ED: Iran Appears to Probe New Sea Smuggling Routes into Lebanon  Sea smuggling routes into Lebanon are the focus of renewed attention.Tension is rising in the Levant, where the Lebanese government is under diplomat… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Study Finds Major Drop in Ship Sulfur Emissions Following IMO Regulations  An academic team led by researchers at the UK’s National Centre for Atmospheric Science completed a first in-depth study looking at sulfur emissions… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Port Canaveral Nudges PortMiami Out to Become Busiest Cruise Homeport  The rivalry between PortMiami in South Florida and Port Canaveral in Central Florida took a surprising turn with Port Canaveral nudging Miami from it… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

New Cruise Company Signs with China Merchant for Eight B-to-B Ships  Ship manager United Waterways announced its plans to expand its unique B-to-B approach into ocean cruising, focusing on the popular expedition and co… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Japanese and Chinese Coast Guard Face Off in Disputed Island Chain There was a new confrontation on Tuesday morning, December 2, as China continues its expansionist policies, claiming larger areas in the surrounding w… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Ireland Selects Location for First FSRU Project to Secure Gas Supply  Gas Networks Ireland, working with the government, reports it is making progress on the critical FSRU project. Known as the Strategic Gas Emergency R… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Ocean Winds Secures Financing to Begin Offshore Wind Farm in Poland In another bit of positive news for the beleaguered offshore wind power industry, Ocean Winds reports it has secured financing and completed the finan… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Hyundai Completes Consolidation of Ulsan Shipbuilding Yards  South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries reports it has completed the consolidation of its shipbuilding operations located in Ulsan, South Korea, as of… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in St. Thomas, USVI for R&R  The massive aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is making its first-ever port call to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of its c… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Delays in Egyptian LNG Unloadings Are Disrupting Gas and Shipping Markets  Delays in unloading LNG cargos at Ain Sokhna in Egypt are exacerbating the shortage of LNG tankers in the Atlantic. Ain Sokhna lies on the western co… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Panama Re-Elected To Category A Of The IMO Council During The 34th Assembly The Republic of Panama was re-elected today with 148 votes to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council during the 34th Asse… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Panama Re-Elected To Category A Of The IMO Council During The 34th Assembly The Republic of Panama was re-elected today with 148 votes to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council during the 34th Asse… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Spain Sends Tug to Rescue Ship Left Adrift Without Fuel or Provisions  Spanish maritime authorities have decided to tow a ship that had allegedly been abandoned by its owners without fuel or provisions in the Strait of G… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

From Alternative to Anchor: Charting the LNG Surge in Global Shipping  In a seismic era for shipping and global sustainability efforts, the perception of LNG as a marine fuel has shifted dramatically in recent years. Onc… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Study: Europe Needs to Scrap its Own Ships to Feed its Own Steel Mills  With Europe working to revamp its industrial sector, the availability of cost-competitive steel is a major factor. But as the European Union tightens… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

The HKC–Cash Buyer Nexus: A Structural Loophole  The global debate on ship recycling has, for far too long, centered on scenes from the beaches of South Asia: ships driven ashore at high tide, steel… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Glamox to Light Four Norwegian-Designed Offshore Construction Vessels Glamox, a global leader in lighting, is supplying exterior marine LED lighting for four Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs) commissioned by shipping… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

IDsure & Bahamas Maritime Authority to Deliver First Seafarer Record Book IDsure is honored to announce its strategic partnership with the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) to introduce the world’s first fully digital, mobile… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Video: Ukraine Claims Responsibility for Attacks on Two Sanctioned Tankers  Multiple media sources are quoting Ukrainian officials saying they attacked the two sanctioned shadow fleet tankers off Turkey on Friday. Turkey had… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

OrbitMI Launches Vessel Reporting Analysis to Strengthen Data Quality OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, today announced the launch of its Vessel Reporting Analysis, a structured assessment designed t… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Salvors Remove Historic Tugboat That Sank and Spilled Oil in Washington  Salvors have completed the delicate task of deconstructing and removing the debris of a World War II-era wooden hull tugboat that sank at the Bremert… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Cadeler Takes Delivery of Large Wind Turbine Installation Vessel  Cadeler announced the delivery of Wind Mover, the tenth vessel to join the company’s growing fleet of next-generation wind turbine installation vesse… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Iranian Navy Commander Outlines Future Deployment Plans  The commander of the Regular Iranian Navy (Nedaja) Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that the Nedaja has – or is shortly to dispatch – two flotill… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Accused Coordinator of Nord Stream Pipeline Attack Extradited to Germany  Germany’s Federal Prosecutor confirmed on Friday, November 28, that it has completed the extradition and arrest of one of the accused coordinators of… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Turkey Investigates Fires on Two Sanctioned Tankers in the Black Sea Turkey is investigating after two sanctioned shadow fleet tankers reported explosions and fires roughly 30 minutes apart while they were both in the B… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Nigeria Holds for Investigation the Crew of Bulker After Finding Cocaine Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) continues to hold 20 Filipino seafarers as it investigates cocaine that it found hidden in the… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

IMO Council 2026-2027 Elected Setting Stage for Work on Key Issues In a tense, fiercely fought election, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on November 28, elected its council for the next biennial term for… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Understanding Hazardous Area Classification on Ships and Offshore  Explosive gas atmospheres are a constant consideration in the design and operation of ships, FPSOs and offshore platforms. From cargo pump rooms to v… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Disruptions and Delays at Maritime Chokepoints Could Cost $14B Per Year  The challenges of the past few years have increased the awareness of the vulnerability of the shipping industry to delays as congestion builds in key… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

First Power From Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Using 15 MW Turbines  Germany’s largest offshore wind farm to date, EnBW’s He Dreith project, achieved key milestones as it proceeds with construction and provides encoura… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Great Lakes Bulker Grounds in the Detroit River The Canadian-flagged cargo ship Robert S. Pierson (19.000 dwt) briefly became stranded diagonally across the Detroit River overnight on November 26. R… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Op-Ed: Electric Containerships Won’t Work  [By Anthony Wiskich]Shipping moves 90% of global trade and produces nearly 3% of global emissions. The sector has proved challenging to clean up, as… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Five Decades On, Polar Star is Still Getting Under Way for Antarctica The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Polar Star has departed Seattle for her annual voyage to Antarctica for Operation Deep Freeze, the annual breakout t… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Baleària Will Be First to Test Methanol-Powered Electricity Generation  Spanish ferry operator Baleària announced it will begin operations on what is Europe’s first autonomous e-methanol power generation system. The eNoma… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Port of Rotterdam Plans Terminal to Support Offshore Wind Sector Growth  The Port of Rotterdam Authority announced plans to develop a 45-hectare site in the northwest corner of Maasvlakte dedicated to the needs of the offs… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

U.S. Coast Guard Wants “Maritime Domain Dominance”  The U.S. Coast Guard Futures Development and Integration (FD&I) Directorate has expanded upon the familiar concept of maritime domain awareness (MDA)… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

CMB.TECH and Damen to Build Larger, Hybrid Offshore Support Vessel  Citing the strong demand and need for advanced capabilities for the offshore sector, CMB.TECH’s offshore services division, Windtech, and Damen unvei… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Le Havre Floating LNG Terminal Demobilized as LNG Supply Crisis Subsides  Reporting that LNG supply conditions in France and Europe have stabilized, TotalEnergies announced that it is demobilizing the floating LNG storage a… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Father & Son Team Sentenced for Importing Heroin in Juice Bottles  A father and his son have been sentenced to brief, suspended prison terms for helping a crime group to import heroin into the UK in 2023. The consign… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Dutch Employees of Lloyd’s Register Plan Job Action Over Stalled Wage Talks  Another key sector of the shipping industry is facing a potential job action as a rash of incidents has spread recently from ports to even the office… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

UK P&I and TT Club Begin Talks for Insurance Mega-Merger  The UK P&I Club has announced plans to merge with affiliated firm TT Club, a major port insurer managed by the same enterprise, Thomas Miller. The tw… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

National Strike Again Closes Belgium’s Ports and Halts Inland Cargo Ships Belgium’s three main labor unions banded together into what is likely the largest of the strikes over the past 10 months, protesting the country’s aus… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

U.S. Navy Cuts Constellation-Class Frigate, But Pledges Support for FMG  The U.S. Navy has decided to terminate the last four ships of the Constellation-class frigate program, which has been delayed amidst reports of exten… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

China Consolidates Cruise Business as it Looks to Expand Domestic Market The China Tourism Group reports that it will be leading an effort to boost the cruise ship market that includes the consolidation of the management of… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Court Paves Way for Sale of Venezuelan-Owned Refiner Citgo  As the U.S. military prepares for likely action in Venezuela, a judge in Delaware has approved the sale of Venezuelan-held Citgo Petroleum, bringing… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

GAO Repeats Criticism of the USCG Program to Build Offshore Patrol Cutters The Government Accountability Office has issued a new report on the U.S. Coast Guard’s program to build the Offshore Patrol Cutters and once again has… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Diana Shipping to Continue Dry Bulk Consolidation with Offer for Genco  Dania Shipping, which bills itself as a leader in the dry bulk sector, is seeking to continue the market consolidation as it finally made a move to a… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

South Korea Seeks Arrest of Master as Probe into Ferry Grounding Widens South Korea’s Coast Guard is moving aggressively with its investigation into the grounding last week of the ferry Queen Jenuvia II with 246 passengers… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Teen’s Death on Carnival Cruise Ship Ruled a Homicide  The teenager who died under mysterious circumstances on cruise ship Carnival Horizon earlier this month was killed by asphyxiation, and her death has… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

UK Tracks Two Years of Increased Russian Naval Activity The UK’s Ministry of Defence reported details on additional sightings of Russian vessels in its waters after reporting a recent incident with a Russia… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Climate Group Uses Superyacht as a Billboard for Tax Messages  In a direct action on London’s Canary Wharf last week, activist group Climate Resistance lit up the side of a luxurious superyacht with messages prom… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Livestock Carrier Accused of MARPOL Violations as it Tries to Unload Cattle Animal advocacy groups are again sounding the alarm about a livestock carrier that appears to be roaming the Mediterranean seeking ports to unload its… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Taiwan War Plans May Be Behind the Purge of Top Chinese Officers  In October, the Maritime Executive summarized what was then known about a purge amongst the senior ranks of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Nine… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Success of Naval Laser Weapon Leads to $400M Contract  More than $400 million is being invested in the Royal Navy’s first ever laser weapon after it downed high-velocity drones in the latest trials.The su… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Fire Contained Aboard ONE Container Ship at Port of Los Angeles [Updated] Fire crews from Los Angeles and Long Beach responded to a fire aboard an Ocean Network Express (ONE) container ship docked at the Port of Lo… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

New Tactics Could Curb Immigrant Rubber-Boat Traffic in English Channel  Illegal immigrants continue to make passage across the 25-mile-wide English Channel to claim asylum in the United Kingdom.In recent months, the numbe… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Cambodia Has Another Maritime Border Problem – With Vietnam  Cambodia has another maritime border issue.Tensions are rising between Thailand and Cambodia, the inheritance of a poorly drawn map dating back to Fr… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Kongsberg Maritime to Power Med Marine’s Next-Generation Tugs Kongsberg Maritime has signed a significant contract with Turkish shipbuilder and leading tugboat operator Med Marine to supply US series azimuth thru… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Crowley Mariners on Stena Immaculate Honored for Heroism and Safety Efforts The United Seamen’s Service recognized Crowley mariners with honors at the 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards. As one of the most prestigiou… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

TSB Highlights Free-Fall Lifeboat Risk After Accident Release Injures Crew Maritime investigators are yet again highlighting the dangers associated with free-fall lifeboats on commercial vessels after an inadvertent release s… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

US Navy Takes Delivery of 25th Virginia-Class Sub, Future USS Massachusetts  The U.S. Navy announced that it accepted delivery of the Submarine Force’s newest attack submarine, the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), from HII’… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Racing Team Launches Scientific Mission to Antarctica on Aluminum Sailboat A team of researchers led by environmental advocate Boris Herrmann is undertaking an audacious scientific expedition to a remote archipelago at the no… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

US Expands Sanctions on Iran’s Energy Trade Snaring Wide Array of Companies The United States expanded its sanctions against Iran’s energy trade with coordinated actions by both the State Department and the Treasury. The effor… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Thessaloniki Port Expansion Begins as US Calls for Alternatives to COSCO  An agreement was signed to put into motion the planned expansion of the Port of Thessaloniki in northeastern Greece. While historically a smaller ope… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Denmark Adds Subsidies as it Takes New Try at Offshore Wind Farm Tender The Danish Energy Agency returned to the market for offshore wind farms, announcing the opening of a new round of tenders for three projects, which wi… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

“Pay as You Save” Model Launched to Encourage Green Refits The financial community is partnering with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization to launch a novel financing mechanism, which they believe wi… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

U.S. Coast Guard Sees No Drop in Cocaine Boat Traffic After Lethal Strikes  The drone strikes on drug smuggling boats have not been holding back the Coast Guard’s performance in daily cocaine seizures, according to a top comm… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

China Denounces US Suggestion for Greece to Sell COSCO’s Piraeus Concession The Chinese Embassy in Greece has unleashed strong criticism on the United States and its new ambassador to the Hellenic Republic after comments calli… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Turkey Detains Officer After Poisoning Incident on Tanker The chief officer working aboard a Turkish-owned tanker is being detained as the authorities investigate a poisoning incident. One crewmember was kill… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

HD Hyundai Becomes First Yard Ever to Build 5,000 Ships  HD Hyundai has passed a major milestone with the delivery of its 5,000th ship, making it the most prolific shipbuilder in history – all in just 50 ye… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

IRGC Releases Seized Tanker Talara From Iranian Custody  The tanker Talara has been released after five days in Iranian custody, along with the crew – but not the cargo, according to the operator. Talara wa… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Cargo Barge Damaged and Taking on Water North of Vancouver  A U.S.-bound cargo barge being towed by a U.S. tug reported that it was taking on water north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, while traveling… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Generic Safety System Led to Gas Carrier’s Blackout Maneuvering in Brisbane  The use of a generic safety management system and a lack of adequate controls to manage risk led to a potentially dangerous blackout and loss of cont… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

USCG Cutter Stone Sets New Record for Cocaine Busts in One Deployment The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Stone has made Coast Guard history by catching 49,000 pounds of cocaine in a single deployment, more than any other… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

UK Accuses Russian Spy Ship of Aiming Laser at Surveillance Aircraft  The Russian spy ship Yantar has had run-ins with British forces before, but this time it has gone too far, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. T… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Video: Florida Reefs Abandoned Cargo Ship Used by Smugglers Officials in Florida came up with a novel way to dispose of a small cargo ship that was seized more than a decade ago while smuggling cocaine. The ves… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Severe Windstorm Damages Multiple Vessels in Argentina  A severe windstorm in southern Argentina damaged multiple fishing vessels in ports around the region on Monday, including three smaller vessels that… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Maersk’s APM Terminals Expands with Projects in Egypt and Bangladesh  The terminal operations division of A.P. Moller-Maersk, APM Terminals, continues to grow its operations at strategic points along the company’s route… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

China Jams Communications During a Peaceful Philippine Resupply Mission Philippine officials told the Associated Press that they completed a mostly peaceful resupply mission to their outpost on the beached vessel BRP Sierr… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Mexican National Charged for Death of Migrants in Capsizing off San Diego  The skipper of the small boat that capsized off Imperial Beach, California last Friday has been charged in connection with the casualty, according to… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Russia Proposes Cooperation with India to Develop Shipbuilding Industry Russian officials launched talks in India ahead of a planned visit by President Vladimir Putin to India scheduled for next month. The delegation touch… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Report: TKMS Seeks More Capacity by Acquiring German Naval Yards Kiel A month after completing a spin-off to become an independent publicly traded company, Germany’s naval shipbuilder TKMS is reported to be pursuing the… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Bidding Heats Up for Former STX Shipbuilding with US Private Equity The first round in the process for the potential sale of South Korea’s K Shipbuilding was completed last week, with reports that U.S. private equity i… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

China to Expand Domestic Cruises by Acquiring ex-Costa Ship from Seajets  China looks to resume expansion of its domestic cruise market after a long hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest reports online, Tian… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

NATO Video Shows Devastating Impact of a Heavyweight Torpedo  NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command has released a rare video of a submarine torpedoing a decommissioned vessel, filmed in high definition from on boar… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Ellerman to Consolidate Short Sea Shipping by Acquiring Viasea Shipping One of the storied names in cargo shipping, Ellerman City Liners, looks to continue its rebirth by expanding and consolidating Europe’s short sea ship… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive