Finland Jails Captain and Boatswain for “Intentional” Anchor Dragging

Published Nov 5, 2026 1:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Helsinki District Court convicted the captain and boatswain of the cargo ship Fitburg, who were accused of damaging two unders...

Lobbying Over Jones Act Waiver Heats Up As Renewal Approaches

Published Nov 4, 2026 7:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

With Democrats back in control of the House and the Senate, American shipping stakeholders will have a new set of leaders to petit...

Published Nov 4, 2026 4:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a decision on November 4, upholding most of the restrictive measures the Eu...

Published Nov 4, 2026 2:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy continues to issue reports of multiple tankers being struck each day in the Strait of Hormuz. The...

Published Nov 3, 2026 10:37 PM by The Maritime Executive

Faced with a need for revenue, the Russian Ministry of Finance is making plans to sell down its stake in Sovcomflot (SCF), a state...

Published Nov 3, 2026 8:04 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is highlighting a newly issued 90-day ban on a bulker as part of AMSA’s compliance...

Published Nov 3, 2026 1:33 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran’s so-called Persian Gulf Strait Authority, without fanfare, on Monday released a new list of vessels it calls “non-compliant,...

Published Nov 2, 2026 2:37 PM by Iridium

Maritime operators don't have to wait for the next navigation disruption to act. Trusted positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT)...

Published Nov 2, 2026 1:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

The authorities in Cyprus are reporting the successful rescue of 10 crewmembers from a small cargo ship sinking to the west of the...

Published Nov 1, 2026 10:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

The oceanographic research vessel Neil Armstrong has set sail on an unusual science mission that will take it through the Great La...