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Low on Fuel, Russian Frigate Drifts in the English Channel

Published Jun 18, 2026 6:23 PM by The Maritime Executive

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), appears to be running very low on fuel. The frigate RFS Admiral Grigorovich (F494), the lead ship of its namesake class and launched in 2014, has frequently been seen recently in the English Channel and Western Approaches, the more so since Russia has perceived that tankers carrying Russian oil are...

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Container ship "NCL Salten" grounding near Trondheim. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri  

Book Review: How Can We Keep Humans in Control of Autonomous Systems?

Published Jun 18, 2026 5:20 PM by Lars Bugge Aarset

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 explored in the new book "Safety by Design: Human-Centered Approaches to AI, Automation, and Remote Operations," launched in June. The publication brings together contributions from leading researchers and experts in safety, human-machine interaction and autonomous systems. The growing adoption of autonomous vessels, remote operations and AI-enabled decision support systems offers...

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Canada Calls for Regulatory Oversight in Final Report on Titan Implosion

Published Jun 18, 2026 4:53 PM by The Maritime Executive

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, called for better regulatory oversight. They contend the disaster was a tragedy waiting to happen due to the failures of OceanGate but also cited the broader gap in the international oversight of submersibles. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) details the implosion of the Titan on June 18, 2023,...

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Interview: Sanmar's Ali Gürün on 50 Years of Tug Innovation

Published Jun 18, 2026 3:36 PM by The Maritime Executive

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 Shipyard has succeeded in the workboat business for 50 years because it has developed world-leading capabilities in high-end tug construction, helped by strong relationships with the naval architects at Robert Allan Ltd. and with the top global towage operators. To learn more about what it takes to succeed in this...

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Trump Administration to Buy Back Four More Offshore Wind Leases

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 has committed nearly $2.6 billion to canceling offshore wind leases even as the strategy is being challenged in court and by regulators. Invenergy will voluntarily terminate four offshore wind leases it purchased in the past from the government and will redirect the investments toward other domestic energy sources, said the...

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Shipbuilding

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JERA Signs Charters with MOL and NYK to Import US Ammonia to Japan

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 importing ammonia produced in Louisiana as a fuel component at Japan’s largest power generation station. Expected to be in service by 2029, this project would likely mark the first shipment of low-carbon ammonia as a fuel for power generation in Japan. The companies launched projects beginning in late 2022 to...

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Norway Accelerates Hydrogen-Power Bulker Project for Shortsea Shipping

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 energy transition. The company will add a fifth and sixth bulker to its plan, saying that increased support reflects the growing momentum for liquid hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel for shortsea shipping. The company was awarded an additional grant of approximately $35.82 million from Enova, which it says will...

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HaiSea Weegit

Interview: Sanmar's Ali Gürün on 50 Years of Tug Innovation

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 Shipyard has succeeded in the workboat business for 50 years because it has developed world-leading capabilities in high-end tug construction, helped by strong relationships with the naval architects at Robert Allan Ltd. and with the top global towage operators. To learn more about what it takes to succeed in this...

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