Australia Bans Chinese-Owned Bulker for Unpaid Crew Wages

Published Apr 9, 2026 5:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, well-known for its strict enforcement actions, announced it has issued a six-month ban a...

France Targets Shadow Tankers with Stiffer Penalties for False Flag

Published Apr 9, 2026 4:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

France is reported to be pursuing legislation to stiffen the penalties for vessels flying false flags or failing to comply with th...

Published Apr 9, 2026 3:52 PM by The Maritime Executive

The conflict in the Arabian Gulf has given a lift to sanctioned crude oil producers, according to analysts at Vortexa. "High-risk"...

Published Apr 9, 2026 1:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

While there is little agreement on just how many vessels have been able to make the transit through the Strait of Hormuz since the...

Published Apr 8, 2026 10:59 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran is demanding a fee for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to raise funds and to normalize its control over the worl...

Published Apr 8, 2026 7:51 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran's maritime authority has issued a redrawn traffic separation scheme for the Strait of Hormuz to "avoid possible collisions wi...

Published Apr 8, 2026 7:51 PM by The Maritime Executive

The world's largest shipping registry is calling for coordinated action to extend sanctions compliance checks to seafarers, starti...

Published Apr 8, 2026 7:16 PM by The Maritime Executive

Global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to levels not seen since 1991, reports the International Maritime Bureau i...

Published Apr 8, 2026 12:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

While welcoming the news of the announced two-week ceasefire, the shipping industry is remaining cautious and seeking more clarity...

Published Apr 7, 2026 11:13 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran has confirmed that it plans to allow marine traffic to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire with the...