Tiny Crystals Reveal Historical Background of the Batavia Mutiny

Published Aug 2, 2026 6:12 PM by The Conversation

Posted in: Shipping

[By Anthony Clarke and Chris Kirkland] Few episodes occupy a darker place in maritime history than the wreck of the Batavia. Wreck...

Op-Ed: Sanctions Drive Growth of a Parallel Shipping Economy

The Russia – Ukraine war started on 24 February 2022, when Moscow invaded its neighbor. The invasion triggered widespread condemna...

Prospects for Joint Upgrades of the St. Lawrence Seaway

Published Jul 28, 2026 10:23 PM by Harry Valentine

Posted in: Government

The development of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the international hydroelectric power dam east of Lake Ontario represented a milest...

The New Normal for Hull Husbandry: A Continuous Hull Record

Published Jul 28, 2026 6:21 PM by Greensea IQ

Posted in: Environment

Biofouling regulation is moving from voluntary guidance to mandatory rules. But the building throughline is this: hull management...

Norwegian Researchers Develop Ultra-Light Emergency Towing Rig

Published Jul 27, 2026 10:06 PM by Gemini News

Posted in: Shipping

[By Henriette Louise Krogness] Bad weather and challenging rescue conditions are common scenarios when ships need help at sea. Sta...

Op-Ed: The Maritime Community Can Help Fight Sexual Assault at Sea

Published Jul 27, 2026 4:44 PM by Denise Krepp

Posted in: Government

The recent conviction of a ship captain for sexually assaulting a US Merchant Marine Academy midshipman in 2019 shows how long it...

Towards a Fatigue Management System for the U.S. Navy

Published Jul 26, 2026 2:27 PM by CIMSEC

Posted in: Government

By Dr. John P. Cordle, Captain, USN (Ret). The first week of June 2026 marked a seminal event in the history of sleep and fatigue...

Houthi Blockade Complicates Saudi Tanker Logistics

On July 19, Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement declared a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia. The Houthis stated that the blockade...

Op-Ed: Guam's Logistics Capacity Must Be Increased

Published Jul 24, 2026 2:56 PM by CIMSEC

Posted in: Government

[By Crispinus Lee and Joe Schwartzstein] Guam is the westernmost territory of the United States in the Pacific region. The Congres...