Uncertainty for Shippers as Supreme Court Strikes Down Some Trump Tariffs

Turkish seismic vessel Oruc Reis (TPAO file image)

Turkey's State Oil Company Joins Shell in Black Sea E&P Venture

Published Feb 19, 2026 10:46 PM by The Maritime Executive

Turkish energy company TPAO has signed up with Shell for the exploration of the Khan Tervel field, a promising formation off the coast of Bulgaria. The location has strong synergies for TPAO, and it aligns with Turkey's interest in securing its own energy resources at home and abroad. The initial stage of the collaboration includes carrying out a 3D seismic survey of the formation, covering about 1,500 square miles of seabed. The firms have a five-year lease on the site...

Court Orders Italy to Pay Migrant Rescue NGO for High Profile 2019 Run-In

Published Feb 19, 2026 9:25 PM by The Maritime Executive

An Italian court has ordered the government to pay $89,000 in compensation to the migrant rescue NGO Sea-Watch for a 2019 run-in that ended in the detention of the group's vessel, Sea-Watch 3. The encounter was perhaps the most high-profile confrontation between humanitarian rescue organizations and the administration of then-interior minister Matteo Salvini, the architect of the Italian right's effort to close off port access for migrant arrivals. The incident started in mid-June 2019, when Sea-Watch 3 picked up a...

Report: Israeli Regulator and Union Threaten Sale of Zim to Hapag

Published Feb 19, 2026 8:12 PM by The Maritime Executive

Reports from Israel continue to cite pockets of opposition to the agreement to sell Zim to Hapag-Lloyd in a deal valued at $4.2 billion and then split it into domestic and international operations. Zim has long held a unique position, viewed as a national asset, and many believe it is critical to the security of the Israeli state. Zim dates back to the formation of Israel, and in its 80-year history, it has been a means of transporting cargo for...

A small group of Chagos Islanders comes ashore, Ile de Coin, February 17 (Guido Fawkes / X)

Chagos Islanders Return Home as UK Weighs Their Fate

Published Feb 19, 2026 7:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

As the UK debates the fate of the Chagos Archipelago deal which transfers sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, a party of Chagos Islanders has returned to their homeland and re-established residence on the Île de Coin. Diego Garcia, the home of the US Naval Support Facility, lies approximately 117 nautical miles south of the Île de Coin, at a distance which cannot feasibly interrupt or threaten activities on the joint US-UK base. Nonetheless, under the terms of the...

Shipping

Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics

[By Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Jeremy Bentham, Chye Poh Chua, Philippe Isler, Jens Lund-Nielsen, and Per Löfbom] Transport still relies heavily on fossil fuels and accounts for roughly one quarter of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Shifting this energy base to sustainable alternatives requires a systemic effort. As transport decarbonizes, the way fuels are supplied changes fundamentally. Crude oil and derived refined products are handled through mature infrastructure and well-established operating practices. In contrast, many low-carbon energy carriers fall outside...

Tugs & Salvage

Firefighters Put Out Scrap Metal Fire Aboard Bulker at Port of Vancouver

A fire broke out aboard a bulker at the port of Vancouver on Tuesday, prompting a region-wide response call-out for marine firefighters. At about 2100 hours on Tuesday night, the Vancouver Fire Department received an alert about a cargo hold fire aboard a bulker at the port. The ship was loading scrap metal, and a pile of material had caught fire. Because of the potential severity of shipboard fires, and the technical skills required to address them, the department reached...

Government

Uncertainty for Shippers as Supreme Court Strikes Down Some Trump Tariffs

The United States Supreme Court on Friday morning struck down Donald Trump’s use of emergency authorization to impose the sweeping reciprocal tariffs, which are a centerpiece of his economic policy. The long-awaited decision came on cases challenging presidential authority to impose the tariffs and creates a new level of uncertainty in trade policies as Trump vowed to continue his efforts, saying he would add 10 percent and then use other authorities to raise “more money.” In a 6-to-3 ruling, the...

Corporate News

Kongsberg Discovery Pushes Electromagnetic Sensing Envelope

[By: Kongsberg Discovery] Kongsberg Discovery has upgraded its innovative Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensor system, setting new standards for inspections, surveys and knowledge acquisition in complex underwater environments. Formerly known as Argeo Listen, the system has undergone comprehensive hardware and software enhancements, delivering much-improved data processing and visualization capabilities. The platform agnostic technology is now available for a huge range of applications across the ocean science, defense, energy and minerals sectors, amongst others. Accelerating Innovation Kongsberg Discovery acquired Argeo’s electromagnetic sensing...

Cruise Ships

Fire on Party Cruise Ship in Singapore Kills One Crewmember

A fire began in the wee hours of the morning on February 20 aboard the party cruise ship World Legacy operating around Singapore as a floating entertainment venue. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is reporting that one crewmember died as a result of the blaze, and four passengers were taken to a hospital for further medical evaluation. Passengers told the local media they were alerted to the fire at 0400 Singapore time, some by crewmembers banging on their...

Ports

Port of Los Angeles Expects Continued Weakness After January Decline

The Port of Los Angeles foresees continued weakness in container volumes for the first quarter of 2026 after a 12 percent decline in January. However, while highlighting that it does not expect increased certainty for U.S. trade policies, it believes the rate of decline is stabilizing and is not expected to “drop off a cliff” as the U.S. moves forward in 2026. As the largest container port in the Americas, the Port of Los Angeles is viewed as a key...

Shipping

Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics

Tugs & Salvage

Firefighters Put Out Scrap Metal Fire Aboard Bulker at Port of Vancouver

Government

Uncertainty for Shippers as Supreme Court Strikes Down Some Trump Tariffs

Corporate News

Kongsberg Discovery Pushes Electromagnetic Sensing Envelope

Cruise Ships

Fire on Party Cruise Ship in Singapore Kills One Crewmember

Ports

Port of Los Angeles Expects Continued Weakness After January Decline

Offshore

DOJ Files Appeal on Court Blocking Trump’s Moratorium on Wind Energy

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment & Natural Resources Division filed notice with the district court in Massachusetts for an appeal on the court ruling blocking Donald Trump’s Executive Order from January 2025 establishing a moratorium on permitting, leasing, and other authorizations for wind energy projects. It is the latest step in the Trump administration's continuing battle against renewable wind energy. The filing came 45 days after District Judge Patti B. Saris had ruled in December 2025, calling the Executive...

Shipbuilding

Austal USA Appoints its Fourth President in Five Years

Naval shipbuilder Austal USA announced Thursday that president Michelle Kruger has stepped down from running day-to-day operations and assumed an advisory role, to be followed by retirement in June. The company's COO has taken over management as interim president, effective immediately. "Austal USA is deeply grateful for Michelle Kruger’s vision, commitment, and the lasting impact that she has made on our organization as company president over the last two years," the firm said in a statement. "Congratulations on this momentous...

Environment

Navigating the Deadlock: Accelleron’s Daniel Bischofberger on Green Fuels

Accelleron, a leading provider of turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for marine engines and ships, recently released a study on the multifaceted, multi-industry challenges slowing shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels. TME recently spoke with CEO Daniel Bischofberger about the current state of marine decarbonization, regional developments in Asia-Pacific, and the path forward for the industry. Can you describe the current state of shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels? The ships are ready, but the fuel is not. The technology exists...

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Report: Israeli Regulator and Union Threaten Sale of Zim to Hapag

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Uncertainty for Shippers as Supreme Court Strikes Down Some Trump Tariffs

Turkey's State Oil Company Joins Shell in Black Sea E&P Venture

Court Orders Italy to Pay Migrant Rescue NGO for High Profile 2019 Run-In

Report: Israeli Regulator and Union Threaten Sale of Zim to Hapag

Chagos Islanders Return Home as UK Weighs Their Fate

Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics

Firefighters Put Out Scrap Metal Fire Aboard Bulker at Port of Vancouver

Uncertainty for Shippers as Supreme Court Strikes Down Some Trump Tariffs

Kongsberg Discovery Pushes Electromagnetic Sensing Envelope

Fire on Party Cruise Ship in Singapore Kills One Crewmember

Port of Los Angeles Expects Continued Weakness After January Decline

Environmental Remediation at Aging Ports

Beyond Sanctions Lists: Navigating Fragmented Enforcement in Maritime Trade

The Modular Pivot: Repurposing Containers as Strategic Infrastructure

Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics

Firefighters Put Out Scrap Metal Fire Aboard Bulker at Port of Vancouver

Uncertainty for Shippers as Supreme Court Strikes Down Some Trump Tariffs

Kongsberg Discovery Pushes Electromagnetic Sensing Envelope

Fire on Party Cruise Ship in Singapore Kills One Crewmember

Port of Los Angeles Expects Continued Weakness After January Decline

DOJ Files Appeal on Court Blocking Trump’s Moratorium on Wind Energy

Austal USA Appoints its Fourth President in Five Years

Navigating the Deadlock: Accelleron’s Daniel Bischofberger on Green Fuels

Report: Israeli Regulator and Union Threaten Sale of Zim to Hapag

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