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Some Black Sea Tankers Are Hugging the Turkish Coast for Protection

Published Feb 1, 2026 9:15 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

For Ukrainian maritime intelligence officers looking to do the Russians damage, the passage of shadow fleet tankers through the Bl...

Death Toll in Philippine Ferry Sinking Rises to 40

Published Feb 1, 2026 6:36 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

Three additional bodies of victims from the lost ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 have been recovered near Basilan, bringing the number of c...

China and Russia Plan to Hold a Naval Exercise With Iran in February

Published Feb 1, 2026 5:15 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The commander of the regular Iranian navy (Nedaja) Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has announced that Iran will once again host Chinese...

Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing Crew of Fishing Vessel Lily Jean

Published Feb 1, 2026 3:52 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing crew of the fishing vessel Lily Jean, which disappeared abo...

India’s First Chemical Tanker Order Advances Shipbuilding Ambitions

Published Feb 1, 2026 3:20 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipbuilding

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), located in India, confirmed that it has received its first shipbuilding order as...

Canada Approves Construction of an Arctic Mineral Port on Baffin Island

Published Feb 1, 2026 2:46 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Ports

At a time when Canada is prioritizing development of Arctic infrastructure, a new port and railway project in Baffin Island has re...

Stonepeak Buys 25 Percent Stake in 10 of CMA CGM's Container Terminals

Published Feb 1, 2026 12:21 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

CMA CGM is launching a ports joint venture with one of the world's largest infrastructure investors. With a 25 percent investment...

Fincantieri: Launch of the Italian Navy’s Hydro-Oceanographic Ship

Published Jan 31, 2026 5:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

The launch ceremony of the Italian Navy’s new Major Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) named Quirinale, took place today at Finca...

Signal Ocean Announces Strategic Acquisition of AXSMarine

Published Jan 31, 2026 5:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By Signal Ocean and AXSMarine] Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognized leader in the maritime...

Birdon Announces Plans for Sixth US Location in Pensacola, Florida

Published Jan 31, 2026 5:40 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By Birdon] On Wednesday 28, January, Birdon announced plans to develop and operate a 400,000-square-foot advanced ship manufactur...

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