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South Korea Asks North for Help in Search for Missing Sailor

Published Jul 12, 2026 10:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

Authorities in South Korea have asked for the North's help in searching for a sailor who went missing while on a patrol near the d...

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Ukraine Damages 90 Russian Ships in One Week

Published Jul 12, 2026 7:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

Over the course of the weekend, Ukrainian forces continued to pound Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait, cont...

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Beyond Claims in the Strait of Hormuz

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

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

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After Ceasefire Talks Collapse, Iran Attacks Boxship and Shuts Down Hormuz

Published Jul 12, 2026 1:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

After a day of intense political activity in the Gulf, by nightfall on July 11, the ceasefire in the region appeared to have colla...

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Salvage Team Has Cleared Nearly All Cargo from Wreck of MSC Baltic III

Published Jul 10, 2026 5:03 PM by The Maritime Executive

The salvage efforts to remove the wreck of the containership MSC Baltic III from the shores of Newfoundland, Canada, are continuin...

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Chinese Rescuers Use Pontoon Bridges and Cargo Drones for Flood Response

Published Jul 9, 2026 9:51 PM by The Maritime Executive

As part of the ongoing response to heavy flooding in Guangxi, the emergency response agency China Anneng Construction Group brough...

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One Dead, 16 Rescued After Freighter Hits Vietnamese Fishing Boat

Published Jul 7, 2026 11:53 PM by The Maritime Executive

One Vietnamese fisherman was killed and 16 others were rescued after a collision between a coastal cargo ship and a small purse se...

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Bulker Casualties Decline While Liquefaction and Flooding Remain Key Risks

Published Jul 7, 2026 6:15 PM by The Maritime Executive

The industry trade group INTERCARGO released a new report on vessel casualties and lives lost in the bulker community, highlightin...

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Norwegian Diver Receives IMO Bravery Award for a Selfless Rescue Attempt

Published Jul 7, 2026 4:08 PM by The Maritime Executive

The IMO has selected a Norwegian rescue diver who died in action for its annual award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Chief mate A...

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Iran Resumes Attacks on Merchant Shipping With Strike on LNG Carrier

Published Jul 6, 2026 11:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran's military forces have once again opened fire on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in a renewed push to dominate cont...

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