The Maritime Executive
Articles posted by the international team of staff writers at The Maritime Executive.
Report: Removing Mines From Strait of Hormuz Could Take Six Months
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a top-of-mind objective for the White House, but it may take more than a deal with Iran to get t...
Report: Three Injured in Fire Aboard USS Zumwalt
A fire aboard the first-in-class destroyer USS Zumwalt has injured three sailors, according to the U.S. Navy. Zumwalt is currently...
Bourbon’s New Shareholders Drive Rapid Expansion in Offshore Operations
France’s Bourbon is highlighting the rapid expansion of its fleet and efforts to consolidate its position in the offshore market s...
Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly
The Pentagon has announced the departure of Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan, an investor and prominent art collector who had...
New Lobbying Group Joins Effort to Push Legislative Agenda on Shipbuilding
Despite the recognition of the importance of revitalizing the American shipbuilding and maritime industry, and Congressional propo...
Report: The Race is On to Bring Unmanned Combatants to Life
American defense tech consultancy Janus has just published a major review of autonomous naval systems in all global markets. After...
HD Hyundai Finalizes Its First International Contract for an Icebreaker
The Swedish Maritime Authority and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries completed the contract for the construction of a new icebreaker to...
Oceania Cruises to Convert Older Ship for Luxury, Long Cruises
Oceania Cruises announced plans to convert one of the line’s oldest cruise ships as the platform for long, luxury cruises. The bra...
Body Recovered from Capsized Cargo Ship as USCG Looks for Missing Raft
The US Coast Guard reported that the search efforts are intensifying after the loss of the U.S.-flagged cargo ship Mariana as Supe...
Iran’s IRGC Retaliates by Seizing Two Boxships Linked to MSC
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is claiming to have taken control of two containerships linked to MSC Mediterranean Shipp...