Two Tankers Attacked: What Next in the Bab el Mandeb?

Published Jul 23, 2026 12:00 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Houthis are claiming attacks on two tankers in the Red Sea, furthering their threat to impose by force a blockade on Saudi shi...

Japan Protests Chinese Live-Fire Drill Inside its EEZ

Published Jul 22, 2026 11:07 PM by The Maritime Executive

The government of Japan has expressed its displeasure with PLA Navy's decision to conduct a live fire exercise off the coast of Ok...

Published Jul 22, 2026 8:12 PM by The Maritime Executive

There are mixed messages for the maritime community in the appointment of ministers to the government of the UK’s latest Prime Min...

Published Jul 22, 2026 3:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to the media on Wednesday, July 22, that it has been detaining a small bulk ca...

Published Jul 22, 2026 2:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

The European Union is taking further steps to increase pressure on the shadow fleet targeting vessels it believes are operating un...

Published Jul 21, 2026 9:39 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Navy's three Zumwalt-class destroyers have had a hard time finding a place in the fleet, and are now two years behind schedule...

Published Jul 21, 2026 7:33 PM by The Maritime Executive

Following the first combat success of an American-operated drone boat earlier this month, the pioneering Ukrainian USV maker Uforc...

Published Jul 21, 2026 2:36 PM by The Maritime Executive

Shortly after a violent clash between Chinese and Philippine forces at Second Thomas Shoal, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ha...

Published Jul 20, 2026 6:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Russian frigate Neutrashimy, which has just taken up position, it appears, in the English Channel, caused a stir on Monday, Ju...

Published Jul 20, 2026 6:50 PM by The Maritime Executive

Last Friday, a private yacht with passengers aboard went aground on an obstruction in the Woods Hole Passage, prompting a large-sc...