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Russian Crewmembers Released from Seized Tanker Held in Scotland

Published Jan 28, 2026 12:47 PM by The Maritime Executive

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, January 28, that the United States has released two Russian crewmembers from the seiz...

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NOAA Commissions a Survey of Deep-Sea Mining Resources Off American Samoa

Published Jan 27, 2026 8:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

In addition to inaugurating a first-of-its-kind lease auction for seabed mining in the U.S. EEZ, the Trump administration plans to...

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India Joins the Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Club

Published Jan 27, 2026 8:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

At an annual military parade held Monday, India announced its arrival as the latest nation to join the hypersonic-missile club wit...

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U.S. Navy Celebrates LCS Crew's New Ability to Repair Their Own Engines

Published Jan 27, 2026 4:32 PM by The Maritime Executive

The U.S. Navy is celebrating the crew of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Wichita for a remarkable turnaround: fixing th...

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Iranian Jet Fuel is Powering Myanmar Junta's Civil War

Published Jan 27, 2026 2:57 PM by The Maritime Executive

An investigation by Reuters has revealed that Iranian exports of jet fuel to Myanmar are sustaining the military junta’s campaign...

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Captain of Seized Tanker Rushed Out of UK by USCG Ahead of Court Hearing

Published Jan 27, 2026 1:07 PM by The Maritime Executive

Officials in Scotland are confirming that they were advised that the U.S. Coast Guard removed the captain and first officer of the...

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European Nations Warn Shadow Fleet Shipowners to Play By the Rules

Published Jan 26, 2026 7:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

The coastal states of the North Sea and the Baltic have released a joint letter to remind shadow fleet shipowners and flag states...

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Spanish Police Bust Major Cocaine Smuggling Syndicate

Published Jan 26, 2026 5:43 PM by The Maritime Executive

Spain's National Police have taken down a major maritime smuggling ring in a year-long operation, netting more than 100 arrests an...

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Houthis Release a Threatening Reminder of Red Sea Strike Capabilities

Published Jan 26, 2026 2:59 PM by The Maritime Executive

As the U.S. military builds up its presence in the Mideast in response to events in Iran, Yemen's Houthi rebel group has issued a...

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Seized Shadow Fleet Tanker's Master Detained by French Authorities

Published Jan 25, 2026 10:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

French prosecutors have ordered the detention of the captain of the shadow fleet tanker Grinch, which was boarded and captured by...

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