The Maritime Executive
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Iran Strikes Second Tanker and Third Ship in New Surge Targeting Shipping
QatarEnergy confirmed reports coming from Iran that a chartered MR tanker was struck early on April 1. The vessel sustained minor...
Bunker Trader OK Lim Hospitalized Just Before Prison Term Begins
Former bunker-trading magnate OK Lim (Lim Oon Kuin) has been hospitalized with breathing difficulties, just days ahead of the plan...
After Ukrainian Attacks, Fires Halt Oil Loading at Ust-Luga for Days
The repeated Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian oil port of Ust-Luga have reduced its export activity to near-zero, according...
Laborde Products Powers Newbuild M/V Beth Williams for Maritime Partners
[By: Laborde Products] Laborde Products powered the newbuild M/V Beth Williams, constructed for Maritime Partners at FMT Shipyard...
Tug Captain Charged With Manslaughter for Tragic Sailboat Collision
Prosecutors in Florida have charged the captain of a mini-tugboat with seaman's manslaughter in connection with a deadly collision...
Maine Maritime Academy Welcomes Historic Arrival of T/S State of Maine
Maine Maritime Academy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), TOTE Services...
Seafarer Organizations Work with Gulf States for Crews Caught in War Zone
Concern continues for the estimated 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Persian Gulf on as many as 2,000 to 3,000 ships in total. Whil...
Trump Administration Waives Endangered Species Act for Gulf Oil & Gas
The Trump administration has waived all Endangered Species Act protections for all U.S. Gulf offshore oil and gas activity, citing...
MARAD Increases Funding for Grants for Small Shipyards
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) reported that it is increasing the funding pool available for the 2026 grants in the Small Shi...
Military Sealift Command Captain Relinquished License to Avoid USCG Hearing
Maritime Legal Aid & Advocacy, a not-for-profit advocacy organization, is reporting that another captain has voluntarily relinquis...