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Russian Navy Fleet Tug Rescues Philippine Seafarer Adrift in S. China Sea

Published Jan 26, 2026 11:12 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Monday, a Russian Navy salvage tug rescued a Philippine national who had gone over the side of his vessel and had managed to stay afloat for days, Russian sources report. According to Russian state media, the fleet tug Alatau picked up the survivor from the waters of the southern sector of the South China Sea on Monday. The survivor had gone over the side of a tanker, identified as the "S Grace." No vessel of this name exists in...

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BOEM Releases Call Areas for California Offshore Drilling Plan

Published Jan 26, 2026 10:16 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Monday, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management began the process for an offshore oil and gas lease sale off California with the publication of two call areas, which cover the southern and central areas of the state. The announcement suggests that the first lease sales will occur next year - giving time for local opposition, which has already begun to gather momentum. "We’re taking the first step toward a stronger, more secure American energy future," said BOEM Acting...

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India’s First Chemical Tanker Order Advances Shipbuilding Ambitions

Published Jan 26, 2026 8:34 PM by The Maritime Executive

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), located in India, confirmed that it has received its first shipbuilding order as part of the revitalization of its operations. The order, which comes from a European shipowner, is both the country’s first for a chemical tanker and aligns with India’s ambitions to develop into a leading global shipbuilder. The order was placed by Bergen, Norway-based Rederiet Stenersen, a 50-plus year old operator of chemical/product tankers. The company currently has a fleet of...

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French commandos aboard the aging shadow fleet tanker Boracay, 2025 (French Joint Staff)

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 of their legal obligations. Notably absent from the signatory list is Russia, the easternmost Baltic coastal state and the alleged root cause of the safety questions at issue in the letter. The missive begins with a warning about the ever-growing problem of GNSS interference in the Eastern Baltic, well-documented for years by ship trackers and researchers. Strong...

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BOEM Releases Call Areas for California Offshore Drilling Plan

On Monday, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management began the process for an offshore oil and gas lease sale off California with the publication of two call areas, which cover the southern and central areas of the state. The announcement suggests that the first lease sales will occur next year - giving time for local opposition, which has already begun to gather momentum. "We’re taking the first step toward a stronger, more secure American energy future," said BOEM Acting...

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Shipbuilding

Indian shipyard

India’s First Chemical Tanker Order Advances Shipbuilding Ambitions

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), located in India, confirmed that it has received its first shipbuilding order as part of the revitalization of its operations. The order, which comes from a European shipowner, is both the country’s first for a chemical tanker and aligns with India’s ambitions to develop into a leading global shipbuilder. The order was placed by Bergen, Norway-based Rederiet Stenersen, a 50-plus year old operator of chemical/product tankers. The company currently has a fleet of...

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Interferry Demands Pause for EU ETS Due to Inequities and Use of Funds

Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, is calling for an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The group is citing inequities and a severe competitive disadvantage as road transport remains exempt from the program. Further, it alleges that a lack of a funding scheme for e-fuels and investments such as electrification means the monies are instead being diverted to national member state budgets. The trade group...

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French commandos seize the shadow fleet tanker Grinch, January 2025 (French Joint Staff)

Geopolitics Has Moved From the Margins to the Engine Room of Shipping

For much of its modern history, the maritime industry treated geopolitics as background noise. Today, that is no longer possible. Political instability is now shaping day-to-day operational decisions, cost structures and risk exposure across global shipping. The most visible impact has been route disruption. Vessels diverted away from key corridors are burning more fuel and spending longer at sea, pushing operating costs sharply higher. Insurance premiums have followed the same trajectory. At the same time, investment in decarbonization is being...

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