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Iran's Empty Tankers are Still Running Blockade, But Loadings Have Stopped

Published May 17, 2026 11:21 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

The U.S. Navy's blockade on Iranian shipping continues to turn back vessels in the Gulf of Oman, but Central Command has not yet s...

UAE Shipbuilders Launch a Consortium to Coordinate Projects

Published May 17, 2026 10:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipbuilding

In the past few years, the UAE’s shipbuilding sector has been able to build an international client base resulting in an increase...

Ukrainian Drones Hit Patrol Vessel, Cargo Ship and Port Infrastructure

Published May 17, 2026 8:24 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

Ukraine's drone forces continue to take a heavy toll on the Russian Black Sea fleet, and are reaching further and further into pro...

Master Faces Investigation After Fisherman Sickens and Dies Without Medevac

Published May 17, 2026 4:40 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

Authorities in Argentina are investigating the death of a fisherman who appears to have sickened slowly on board without any promp...

The Odds of Renewed Hostilities With Iran are Increasing

Published May 17, 2026 2:11 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

In a worrying harbinger of a possible collapse of the ceasefire in the Gulf, Iran (through its proxies) appears to have mounted an...

Lloyd’s Register Awards its First Submarine AiP to Hanwha Ocean

Published May 16, 2026 4:13 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By Lloyd’s Register] The move reflects the growing role of independent assurance in naval procurement and export programmes. Lloy...

USS Gerald R. Ford and Strike Group Arrive Home Ending Record Deployment

Published May 16, 2026 3:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

USS Gerald R. Ford and her strike group returned to base, completing a record deployment and the first combat action for the Navy’...

Kongsberg Maritime Receives DNV Statement of Compliance for New ERS Model

Published May 16, 2026 12:40 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has received a DNV Simulator Statement of Compliance for its new Engine Room Simulator...

Foreship Provides Key Design Input for Launch of First Four Seasons Yacht

Published May 16, 2026 12:36 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Foreship] Foreship, RINA’s marine consulting company, has been a key force behind the creation of the very first Four Seasons...

British and American Nuclear Submarines Appear in Gibraltar

Published May 16, 2026 12:25 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

Two nuclear submarines have made surprise appearances in Gibraltar. The Royal Navy’s HMS Anson arrived in Gibraltar days after an...

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