Hormuz Transits Fall to Lowest Level in Two Months as Attacks Increase

Yemeni War Intensifies with No Winner in Sight

Published Oct 8, 2026 12:03 PM by The Maritime Executive

Fighting in Yemen is intensifying and spreading to Saudi Arabia as the Houthis seek to deter further Saudi support for Yemen’s Internationally Recognized Government (IRG). But conversely, the broadening of Houthi attacks appears to have strengthened the resolve of both the Saudis and the Yemeni populations of areas that the Houthis are trying to seize – which largely fall outside the traditional areas where the Houthis have commanded support from those with whom they share religious and tribal affinities. Trustworthy...

Russian Fuel Shipments Add to Spat Between Ukraine and S. Korea

Published Oct 7, 2026 11:08 PM by The Maritime Executive

A series of reported diesel shipments from Ulsan to Vladivostok have added fuel to a growing diplomatic dispute between South Korea and the Ukrainian government. According to a recent analysis by The Guardian, Korean exporters shipped about 1.3 million barrels of diesel and other fuels to Russia in July and August. Three of the ships involved were sanctioned by the EU, and two of these vessels appear to have called directly in Ulsan to take on cargo before delivering it...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Unveils Climb-Capable Shipyard Robot

Published Oct 7, 2026 9:06 PM by The Maritime Executive

Japanese conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries is among the country's largest shipbuilders, and it also happens to have rare access to its own internal robotics division. It is putting a long legacy of robotics expertise to the test with a new emphasis on "physical AI" in every domain, including out in the yard. On Tuesday, it released an initial look at an AI-enabled, magnet-footed drone robot that can climb bulkheads and navigate small spaces. The prototype model is small, just two...

Storm Isaias is Set to Become a Hurricane as it Approaches Gulf Oil Patch

Published Oct 7, 2026 8:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening swiftly as it heads towards the U.S. Gulf Coast, and is expected to reach hurricane strength by the time it makes landfall near the Florida Panhandle. The storm's probable path will take it near to U.S. offshore oil and gas infrastructure, with near-term effects in the form of evacuations and well shut-ins. In its Wednesday afternoon update, NOAA's National Hurricane Center said that Isaias' intensity was about 55 knots, expected to rise to 95 knots...

Shipping

Hormuz Transits Fall to Lowest Level in Two Months as Attacks Increase

New data suggests that the volume of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz has again fallen off, despite the consistent assertions from U.S. Central Command that flows are increasing and “building momentum for freedom of navigation.” The latest reversal followed an increased pace of attacks on tankers, and after reports had indicated oil flows were back to pre-war levels. The volume of crude oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly fallen by a quarter (27 percent), Reuters reports, citing...

Tugs & Salvage

burnt-out bulker drifting in the Black Sea

Large Bulker Abandoned After Attack Drifts Hundreds of Miles in Black Sea

Bulgaria’s military reports it is monitoring the movements of an abandoned bulker that is drifting in the Black Sea. A month after the vessel was struck near Ukraine, it reappeared earlier this week off the coast of Bulgaria, raising concerns over its movement. The German-owned bulker Emil (175,463 dwt) has been adrift since August 5, when the crew abandoned the ship approximately 21 nautical miles from the Greater Odesa area. The vessel, which was built in 2012 and is 292...

Government

USS Abraham Lincoln arriving San Diego California

USS Abraham Lincoln Pulls into San Diego, Closing 321-Day Deployment

The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returned to her home port of San Diego, California, on October 8, concluding what became the second-longest deployment in the modern era, except for extended tours during the COVID-19 pandemic. The carrier also set a new record for the longest number of consecutive days at sea, 264 days, beating the 206 days for USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It was the close of one of the longest, most...

Corporate News

Everllence Marks 50 Years of HHI-EMD as Two-Stroke Licensee

[By: Everllence] On September 30th 2026, Everllence participated in a ceremony held by HHI-EMD in Ulsan, South Korea celebrating its 50th anniversary as an Everllence two-stroke licensee. In that time, HHI-EMD has surpassed 200 million horsepower in cumulative production of B&W engines. Among the attendees were, from HHI-EMD, Ju-Seog Han, COO & President, Byung-Kuk Kang, EVP Head of Sales Division, Min-Ho Kang, EVP Head of Design Division, Seok-Il Seong, EVP Head of Production Division, and Young-Seok Ryoo, EVP Head of...

Cruise Ships

Carnival Corp. Shuffles Ships Between Cunard, P&O, and Holland America

Cruise ships will be moving among three of Carnival Corporation’s brands as the company continues efforts to maximize the financial strength of its operations. Holland America Line and P&O Cruises will be increasing capacity by receiving newer ships, while Cunard will be giving up one ship, with the changes taking place in 20029. The changes will begin in the spring of 2029 when Cunard’s Queen Anne will be transferred to P&O after completing her previously announced world cruise. The ship...

Ports

Drug Smugglers Caught Dressed as Port Workers in Algeciras

Spanish authorities became suspicious when they detected a jet ski moving near the containerships in the Port of Algeciras. They reported that the operation caught three individuals in the act of attempting to offload 50 kilos of cocaine while disguised as port workers. European law enforcement agencies have warned that the smuggling operations were attempting to infiltrate port operations. Sometimes they plant individuals who are legitimate employees or bribe port workers, but in this case they attempted to disguise themselves...

Shipping

Hormuz Transits Fall to Lowest Level in Two Months as Attacks Increase

Tugs & Salvage

Large Bulker Abandoned After Attack Drifts Hundreds of Miles in Black Sea

Government

USS Abraham Lincoln Pulls into San Diego, Closing 321-Day Deployment

Corporate News

Everllence Marks 50 Years of HHI-EMD as Two-Stroke Licensee

Cruise Ships

Carnival Corp. Shuffles Ships Between Cunard, P&O, and Holland America

Ports

Drug Smugglers Caught Dressed as Port Workers in Algeciras

Offshore

Storm Isaias is Set to Become a Hurricane as it Approaches Gulf Oil Patch

Shipbuilding

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Unveils Climb-Capable Shipyard Robot

Environment

Study Suggests Deep Sea Mining Could Be a Loss-Making Proposition

Any deep-ocean seabed operation is an expensive proposition, as research vessel operators and offshore drilling companies are well aware. Deep-sea mining for manganese nodules would be no exception, demanding specialized tonnage, robotics, processing equipment and R&D. In a new report, some of the budding industry's opponents suggest that the overhead of industrial-scale subsea operations could make deep sea mining a loss-making proposition - even before accounting for environmental factors. Drawing on an investment prospectus for two projects belonging to The...

Business

Germany Blocks COSCO’s Acquisition of Domestic Freight Company

Germany’s federal government made official the decision to block the acquisition of a domestic freight forwarder and logistics company by the Chinese state-controlled COSCO Group. Political opposition had been mounting against the deal, with reports saying it demonstrates an emerging hardline against Chinese investments in Germany and Europe. COSCO had announced in January 2026 plans to acquire an 80 percent stake in the German freight company Konrad Zippel. A domestic freight and logistics company that dates back to 1876, reports...

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Hormuz Transits Fall to Lowest Level in Two Months as Attacks Increase

Yemeni War Intensifies with No Winner in Sight

Russian Fuel Shipments Add to Spat Between Ukraine and S. Korea

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Unveils Climb-Capable Shipyard Robot

Storm Isaias is Set to Become a Hurricane as it Approaches Gulf Oil Patch

Hormuz Transits Fall to Lowest Level in Two Months as Attacks Increase

Large Bulker Abandoned After Attack Drifts Hundreds of Miles in Black Sea

USS Abraham Lincoln Pulls into San Diego, Closing 321-Day Deployment

Everllence Marks 50 Years of HHI-EMD as Two-Stroke Licensee

Carnival Corp. Shuffles Ships Between Cunard, P&O, and Holland America

Drug Smugglers Caught Dressed as Port Workers in Algeciras

Global Industry Leaders to Take the Stage at IBIA Annual Convention 2026

Five Issues That Derail Vessel Control System Modernizations

Beyond Web-Based SaaS: The Cloud-Native Advantage

Hormuz Transits Fall to Lowest Level in Two Months as Attacks Increase

Large Bulker Abandoned After Attack Drifts Hundreds of Miles in Black Sea

USS Abraham Lincoln Pulls into San Diego, Closing 321-Day Deployment

Everllence Marks 50 Years of HHI-EMD as Two-Stroke Licensee

Carnival Corp. Shuffles Ships Between Cunard, P&O, and Holland America

Drug Smugglers Caught Dressed as Port Workers in Algeciras

Storm Isaias is Set to Become a Hurricane as it Approaches Gulf Oil Patch

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Unveils Climb-Capable Shipyard Robot

Study Suggests Deep Sea Mining Could Be a Loss-Making Proposition

Germany Blocks COSCO’s Acquisition of Domestic Freight Company

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