The Price is Right: Secondhand Tanker Prices Soar Alongside Day Rates

In the United States, there is a long-running popular television game show called "The Price Is Right." Contestants compete in a v...

China's Unconventional Naval Warfare Capabilities are Evolving

Published Oct 18, 2026 2:46 PM by CIMSEC

Posted in: Government

[By Jack Lindstrom] The evolution of maritime warfare has largely moved in expanding the form of conflict and the direction of it....

Navigating Nautical Confusion: In Pursuit of a Common Maritime Lexicon

Published Oct 15, 2026 1:25 PM by Dr. Ian Ralby

Posted in: Shipping

From “chokepoints” to “freedom of navigation,” the world’s headlines have been replete with maritime terms in recent years, and na...

Despite Rumors, Logistical Shortfalls Rule Out Russian-Iranian Oil Blending

Published Oct 14, 2026 3:39 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Offshore

Speculation has recently mounted that Iran is managing to export its crude oil using routes over the Caspian Sea. Given the Irania...

Charterparty Details are Key in an Era of Constrained Chokepoints

Published Oct 13, 2026 6:32 PM by Chris Hannan

Posted in: Business

Since the February 2026 commencement of the military operations in Iran, the issue of maritime shipping chokepoints has dominated...

Op-Ed: Transparency Alone Won't Deter China in the South China Sea

Published Oct 13, 2026 3:15 PM by The Lowy Interpreter

Posted in: Government

[By Charmaine Misalucha-Willoughby] On 10 October, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) reported that 22...

Crew Welfare and Content: Morale, Wellbeing, and Retention

Published Oct 13, 2026 11:13 AM by KVH Industries

Posted in: Shipping

Crew wellbeing is becoming increasingly important, as many shipping companies realize that crew morale directly impacts safety, ef...

The Continuously Shifting Control of the Strait of Hormuz

A lot has been written about the Strait of Hormuz this year. It is a vital global energy choke point situated between the Persian...

Op-Ed: Royal Navy Still Stuck in the Doldrums

Published Oct 11, 2026 2:29 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

There has been no appreciable change in the Royal Navy's dire financial situation, which has seen its capability sink below what i...