Report: USCG Cutter Blocks Tanker Bound for Cuba with Vital Fuel Supply

Russian icebreaker with patriotic livery

Russia to Build 10 More Icebreakers and 46 Salvage Vessels to Develop NSR

Published Feb 13, 2026 1:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

Russian authorities recently announced plans for the next phase of the development of the Northern Sea Route as part of Vladimir Putin’s plan to establish a trans-Arctic transport corridor. They are calling for aggressive shipbuilding efforts as well as the development of the infrastructure along the route to support the continued growth of traffic over the next decade. Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev outlined the details, saying that by 2035, Russia will construct 10 more icebreakers along with 46 rescue...

DP World Changes Leadership Responding to Pressure Over Epstein Scandal

Published Feb 13, 2026 12:01 PM by The Maritime Executive

Port and logistics powerhouse DP World reported on Friday, February 13, that it is changing its management leadership as pressure grew from the investment community over its long-time chairman and CEO’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The company named one of the leaders of the Dubai financial community as its new chairman while elevating its Group Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer to the role of CEO. The company simply stated that the long-time head of the company,...

aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford in Straits of Gibraltar

Report: United States is Deploying USS Ford CSG to the Middle East

Published Feb 13, 2026 9:08 AM by The Maritime Executive

The crew of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) was reportedly warned yesterday, February 12, that they will not be returning to their home port after operations in the Caribbean and will instead deploy to the Middle East, according to reports based on briefings from officials carried by The New York Times. The USS Gerald R. Ford left her homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, on June 24, heading first to Europe, and even after its long commitment to Operation Southern Spear...

Singapore Arrests Crews from Three Tugs for Illegal Fuel Sales

Published Feb 13, 2026 8:27 AM by The Maritime Executive

The Singapore Police Force is reporting that it arrested the crews from three tugs working offshore on February 11 in what it suspects was an illegal effort at fuel sales. It comes as the Singapore bunker market continues to be at peak levels. On February 11, at about 12:45 a.m. local time, officers from the Police Coast Guard located three tugs in the sea off Pandan, Singapore. According to the police report, two of the tugboats were foreign-registered, and the...

Shipping

Report: USCG Cutter Blocks Tanker Bound for Cuba with Vital Fuel Supply

There is no official comment from the United States, but observers tracking Cuba believe a U.S. Coast Guard cutter intercepted a tanker bound for Cuba. It appears the presence of the USCG led the chemical/product tanker Ocean Mariner to alter course and sail away from Cuba. The Trump administration quietly cut off all oil shipments to Cuba at the beginning of January after seizing Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 5. Reports indicated that among the instructions the administration gave...

Tugs & Salvage

Itoitz as seen from the rescue vessel Maria Pita (Salvamento Maritimo)

Despite Salvage Attempt, Spanish Fishing Vessel Sinks in Severe Storm

An attempt to tow the stricken Spanish longliner Itoitz to safety failed when the towline parted, and the vessel has disappeared in worsening storm conditions, according to Spanish rescue authorities. At about 1050 hours on Monday morning, the Salvamento Maritimo rescue center in A Coruña received a distress call on VHF from a good Samaritan fishing vessel. The crew reported that they had just rescued seven people from another fishing vessel, the Itoitz, which had taken on a severe list....

Government

White House Releases America’s Maritime Action Plan

The White House on Friday, February 13, released its long-awaited America’s Maritime Action Plan, designed to revitalize the merchant marine and shipbuilding. The sprawling 34-page plan is the follow-up called for in the April 2025 Executive Order and seeks to map out a strategy for reversing what it calls a lack of strategic focus on the maritime sector. The plan highlights the decline not only of American-flag shipping, which it says undermines the U.S. economy and security, but also the...

Corporate News

Med Marine Delivers Dougga, the Fourth Step in OMMP's Program

[By: Med Marine] Strengthening the maritime partnership between Türkiye and Tunisia, MED MARINE has successfully delivered DOUGGA, the fourth of six RAmparts 2800 series ASD tugboats built for Tunisia’s Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP). The vessel was handed over on 2 January at MED MARINE’s EREGLI SHIPYARD, marking a new chapter in the fleet renewal program launched under the November 2023 contract. Carrying the name of one of Tunisia’s most enduring ancient cities, DOUGGA emerges as...

Cruise Ships

Pilot Falls into Ocean off Hawaii Attempting to Board Princess Cruise Ship

Passengers onboard Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess are reporting a scary event, which, however, had a positive outcome. The pilot coming out to meet the ship fell into the ocean, prompting an emergency Man Overboard call, while fast-acting crewmembers on the pilot boat were able to rescue the individual, apparently not seriously injured. Travel agent and cruise passenger Walter Biscardi Jr. posted the details on his social media and recounted them to People.com. The 113,561 gross ton cruise ship, which is...

Ports

Maersk and Eurogate Plan €1B Expansion of Bremerhaven Terminal

APM Terminals, Maersk’s terminal operator, and Eurogate report that they are negotiating a plan for a €1 billion expansion of their joint operation in Bremerhaven, Germany. It would increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the port and enhance the sustainability of the operations. The companies formed a 50:50 partnership for the terminal in 1998 and opened the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven in April 1989. They highlight that it has a strong location serving 130 ports worldwide and providing connections to...

Shipping

Report: USCG Cutter Blocks Tanker Bound for Cuba with Vital Fuel Supply

Tugs & Salvage

Despite Salvage Attempt, Spanish Fishing Vessel Sinks in Severe Storm

Government

White House Releases America’s Maritime Action Plan

Corporate News

Med Marine Delivers Dougga, the Fourth Step in OMMP's Program

Cruise Ships

Pilot Falls into Ocean off Hawaii Attempting to Board Princess Cruise Ship

Ports

Maersk and Eurogate Plan €1B Expansion of Bremerhaven Terminal

Offshore

Transocean Buys Valaris for $6 Billion, Creating New Industry Leader

Offshore drilling company Transocean has struck a deal to acquire competitor Valaris for $6 billion in stock, giving Transocean shareholders a 53 percent stake in the combined company. The transaction creates the largest drilling company in the world, valued at $17 billion. It will operate 33 ultradeepwater drillships, nine semisubs and 31 jackups - 73 rigs in total - across global markets. Transocean CEO and President Keelan Adamson suggested that the combination makes for "a very attractive investment" in offshore...

Shipbuilding

Russia to Build 10 More Icebreakers and 46 Salvage Vessels to Develop NSR

Environment

Navigating the Deadlock: Accelleron’s Daniel Bischofberger on Green Fuels

Accelleron, a leading provider of turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for marine engines and ships, recently released a study on the multifaceted, multi-industry challenges slowing shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels. TME recently spoke with CEO Daniel Bischofberger about the current state of marine decarbonization, regional developments in Asia-Pacific, and the path forward for the industry. Can you describe the current state of shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels? The ships are ready, but the fuel is not. The technology exists...

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DP World Changes Leadership Responding to Pressure Over Epstein Scandal

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Report: USCG Cutter Blocks Tanker Bound for Cuba with Vital Fuel Supply

Russia to Build 10 More Icebreakers and 46 Salvage Vessels to Develop NSR

DP World Changes Leadership Responding to Pressure Over Epstein Scandal

Report: United States is Deploying USS Ford CSG to the Middle East

Singapore Arrests Crews from Three Tugs for Illegal Fuel Sales

Report: USCG Cutter Blocks Tanker Bound for Cuba with Vital Fuel Supply

Despite Salvage Attempt, Spanish Fishing Vessel Sinks in Severe Storm

White House Releases America’s Maritime Action Plan

Med Marine Delivers Dougga, the Fourth Step in OMMP's Program

Pilot Falls into Ocean off Hawaii Attempting to Board Princess Cruise Ship

Maersk and Eurogate Plan €1B Expansion of Bremerhaven Terminal

Environmental Remediation at Aging Ports

Beyond Sanctions Lists: Navigating Fragmented Enforcement in Maritime Trade

The Modular Pivot: Repurposing Containers as Strategic Infrastructure

Report: USCG Cutter Blocks Tanker Bound for Cuba with Vital Fuel Supply

Despite Salvage Attempt, Spanish Fishing Vessel Sinks in Severe Storm

White House Releases America’s Maritime Action Plan

Med Marine Delivers Dougga, the Fourth Step in OMMP's Program

Pilot Falls into Ocean off Hawaii Attempting to Board Princess Cruise Ship

Maersk and Eurogate Plan €1B Expansion of Bremerhaven Terminal

Transocean Buys Valaris for $6 Billion, Creating New Industry Leader

Russia to Build 10 More Icebreakers and 46 Salvage Vessels to Develop NSR

Navigating the Deadlock: Accelleron’s Daniel Bischofberger on Green Fuels

DP World Changes Leadership Responding to Pressure Over Epstein Scandal

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