U.S. Navy Outperforms in Mideast, But a Pacific War Would Test Endurance

Published Jul 15, 2026 12:46 PM by CIMSEC

Posted in: Government

[By Captains Al Collins and Kevin Eyer] Recent naval operations in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz have demonstrated that the...

The Cost of Abandoning Taiwan

Published Jul 12, 2026 9:04 PM by CIMSEC

Posted in: Government

[By Josh Richards and Joseph Hanacek] Foreign policy debates are often framed around a single question: what causes are worth figh...

Beyond Claims in the Strait of Hormuz

Published Jul 12, 2026 1:35 PM by Dr. William Moore

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

The recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has offered a reminder that maritime risk is rarely confined to what happens on the...

Hormuz Attacks and Counterattacks Mark a Change in Strategy

Published Jul 9, 2026 7:57 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

Readers of The Maritime Executive will not be surprised by the collapse of the 60-day ceasefire during which negotiations between...

The Hidden Operational Value in Your Emissions Data

Published Jul 8, 2026 4:17 PM by Tydal Technologies

Posted in: Environment

Collecting environmental data is often seen as a box to be checked, a mandatory chore. However, some waterfront organizations are...

New Reality of Tanker Ops: Why Onboard Blending and Cargo Control Matter

Published Jul 8, 2026 1:23 PM by Veronika Furs

Posted in: Shipping

In tanker shipping, some of the most consequential operational failures do not begin with a dramatic event. They begin quietly - w...

New Attacks Show Iran's Uncompromising Stance on Control of Hormuz

Published Jul 7, 2026 2:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

The IRGC’s attacks on multiple ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 6-7 are a stark reminder that the IRGC hardliners are in char...

Could Existing Ships Operate Without Crew in High-Risk Zones Like Hormuz?

Published Jul 5, 2026 3:57 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

[By Alexander Lott, Kristjan Tabri, and Angela Sooba] Reportedly, approximately 20,000 seafarers on board some 2,000 ships, includ...

European Naval Coalition for Hormuz Disappears Without a Trace

Published Jul 5, 2026 1:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

Without formal notice, the European-led naval force - which was intended to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz once it was safe to do...