The Aramid Shield: Snare Drones for Active Subsea Defense

Published May 24, 2026 7:23 PM by CIMSEC

Posted in: Government

[By Franciszek Kopczewski] In January and February 2025, Chinese-operated ships Shunxing 39 and Hong Tai 58 committed similar sabo...

Microplastics Could Affect the Ocean's Ability to Absorb Carbon

Published May 24, 2026 7:07 PM by Gemini News

Posted in: Environment

[By Ingebjørg Hestvik] “We study how plastic affects what we call ecosystem services, that is, the services we receive from ecosys...

Op-Ed: America Needs Fully-Funded Hurricane Forecasting

Published May 24, 2026 4:26 PM by The Conversation

Posted in: Government

[By Brian Tang] The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while early outlooks suggest that a developing El Niño might...

With AUKUS Risks and Aging Fleet, Australia Eyes Japanese Subs as Backup

Published May 21, 2026 3:32 PM by The Strategist

Posted in: Government

[By Richard Gray] The reduced Collins-class submarine Life-of-Type Extension (LOTE) program, announced on 19 May, will cost more t...

An answer to many questions: Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs

Published May 21, 2026 5:00 AM by Damen Shipyards

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt – the maritime energy transition is under...

Op-Ed: Why Women Belong at the Heart of Maritime's Future

Published May 20, 2026 11:43 AM by Jillian Verbeurgt and Jess Moss

Posted in: Shipping

Jillian Verbeurgt and Jess Moss recently started their careers in engineering and technology, and in this essay for the Internatio...

Shipping's Decision in 2026: Act With Pace, Preserve Flexibility

Published May 17, 2026 10:50 PM by Roger Holm

Posted in: Business

Shipping now has a range of credible decarbonization options, from alternative fuels to energy-saving technologies. With regulatio...

Op-Ed: Bottom Trawl Operators Need to Prove That They Are Sustainable

Published May 17, 2026 3:34 PM by The Conversation

Posted in: Environment

[By Sarah Foster and Amanda Vincent] Bottom trawlers extract one-quarter of the world’s fisheries catches by weight and raise sign...

Op-Ed: Australia Should Eject Chinese Operator From Port Darwin

Published May 17, 2026 10:42 AM by The Strategist

Posted in: Ports

[By Geoff Wade and Justin Bassi] Litigation by the Chinese lessee of Darwin Port is an attempt at stymying the Australian governme...