Surging Social Program Costs Dampen UK's Hopes for a Stronger Royal Navy

Published Sep 13, 2026 5:13 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

In June, hopes rose that the resignation of Defense Minister John Healey over the lack of commitment to raise UK defense spending...

Challenges Involving the Future of Commercial Ground Effect Transport

Published Sep 11, 2026 11:26 PM by Harry Valentine

Posted in: Maritime

Ground effect transportation technology offers potential in terms of economics, crew training and relief at overcrowded coastal ai...

Poten: VLCC Rates Hit Unprecedented Levels Amidst Mideast Conflict

Participants in the tanker industry are no strangers to market cycles combined with extreme volatility. However, even seasoned vet...

Remembering 9/11: Lt. Michael Day and the Lower Manhattan Boatlift

Published Sep 11, 2026 2:31 PM by U.S. Coast Guard News

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

On September 11, 2001, Lieutenant Michael Day was working at Coast Guard Activities New York preparing to leave for a meeting at T...

Iran Battles to Beat the Blockade

Published Sep 9, 2026 2:36 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

The conflict between Iran and the United States has settled into a tit-for-tat battle in which the United States seeks to deplete...

The NSMV Program and the Rise of the Vessel Construction Manager Model

Published Sep 8, 2026 12:53 PM by Michael Alfutis

Posted in: Government

The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program represents a significant innovation in American maritime policy, maritim...

When Experience Becomes a Blind Spot

Published Sep 5, 2026 9:07 AM by Capt. Volodymyr Smirnov

Posted in: Shipping

Experience is one of the most valuable assets on a ship. It helps a master recognize a developing situation before it becomes obvi...

The Demand Side Has Spoken

For several years, the case for federated data sharing in transport has been made from the infrastructure side — by researchers, b...

Op-Ed: Why the Extended Jones Act Waiver Fails Americans

Published Aug 31, 2026 12:27 PM by William P. Doyle

Posted in: Shipping

In an August 20, 2026, opinion piece published by The National Interest, “Why the Jones Act’s Temporary Waiver Was Renewed Again,”...