The Maritime Executive
Articles posted by the international team of staff writers at The Maritime Executive.
Report: Failed Control Transfer Caused Ferry to Hit Dock, Injuring Two
A failed handoff of engine control between bridge stations caused a Québec ferry to hit a wharf in October 2024, injuring five peo...
MacGregor to Deliver Deck Machinery for Four Research Vessels
[By MacGregor] MacGregor has secured significant orders to deliver advanced deck cranes, handling equipment, and deck machinery fo...
YoungShip Puts Focus on Attracting and Developing Next Generation
[By YoungShip] Shipping needs to attract a new generation of talent, help young professionals navigate an industry being reshaped...
Drydocks World And Cochin Shipyard Form Joint Venture
[By Drydocks World] The 50:50 joint venture will operate and expand the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Cochin, stren...
Cavotec and EVIAS Enter Exclusive Partnership for E-Vehicle Charging
[By Cavotec] Cavotec and EVIAS have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement to bring EVIAS’ automatic ground-based chargi...
Austal USA's West Coast Dry Dock Fully Certified
[By Austal] Austal USA’s floating dry dock, located at the company’s San Diego waterfront ship repair facility, is fully certified...
Rough Weather Hampers Search for Survivors From Lost Indonesian Ferry
Rough surface conditions have disrupted the ongoing operation to look for survivors of the ferry Virgo Transport 8, which capsized...
As Gulf Crisis Continues, Biofouling Risks Multiply for Ships at Anchor
Maritime operators are navigating an unusually volatile Gulf shipping market, with months of disruption and uncertainty leaving la...
First River Cruise Ship Floated for Celebrity Cruises
The Dutch shipyards building the first river cruise ships for Celebrity Cruises marked key milestones as the first hull was floate...
Key Saudi Pipeline Could Be Slowed for Weeks, Affecting Global Oil Trade
Recent attacks on Saudi Aramco's East-West Pipeline have raised concerns in the oil market about the continued availability of car...