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Another Arms Shipment for the Houthis Intercepted by Opposition Faction

Published Oct 9, 2025 6:47 PM by The Maritime Executive

  Factions opposing the Houthis have made yet another significant interception of Iranian-sourced arms destined for the Houthi militants. This time it happened off the southern coast of Yemen and further pressures the militants and their efforts. The latest seizure follows two major interceptions of arms made by National Resistance Forces off the western coast in the Red Sea in May, and an interception of a mixed 750-ton cargo of arms, ammunition, missiles, and components made by the NRF in...

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Barges adrift in 35-degree water off Iqaluit, Nunavut, Oct. 2023 (TSB)

TSB: Barge Stability Drops Off Dangerously When Overloaded

Published Oct 9, 2025 5:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Canada's Transportation Safety Board is advising mariners to keep in mind the differences in stability between flatbottomed barges and seagoing hull shapes. A properly-loaded barge is highly stable at low angles of heel, but its righting moment tails off sooner and more abruptly than a ship's, leaving it vulnerable to capsizing once tipped - as experienced by the crew of the Arctic sealift ship Sivumut at Iqaluit, Nunavut two years ago.  The Sivumut is a geared freighter used to...

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Australia Reports on Bulker’s Engine Shut Down in Busy Port Hedland

Published Oct 9, 2025 5:37 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its interim report on the incident involving bulk carrier FMG Nicola (260,840 dwt) while departing Port Hedland in Western Australia in February this year. It details how an iron ore carrier nearly caused a major blockade of a busy shipping channel that provides access to the world’s largest bulk export port, and the quick response. The 327-meter (1,073-foot) Singapore-flagged vessel lost propulsion after her engine shut down due to what...

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Philippines: Minervagracht Crew Wasn't Given Chance to Avoid Gulf of Aden

Published Oct 9, 2025 3:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The Filipino seafarer who lost his life in the Houthi attack on the freighter Minervagracht was never advised of his right to disembark before coming within range of the terrorist group's missiles, according to the head of the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).  The Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) gives seafarers the right to be repatriated if "the ship is bound for a war zone to which the seafarer does not consent to go." The International Bargaining Forum (IBF)...

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SouthCoast Wind Challenges DOJ’s Delaying and Political Agenda

The developers of the proposed SouthCoast offshore wind project filed their response to the Department of Justice’s efforts to derail the approved project, calling the filing “yet another example of the president’s ongoing coordinated attack on this renewable energy industry.” The response came as the Department of Justice filed on September 18 with the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia seeking to voluntarily remand and stay a suit by the Town of Nantucket against the Department...

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Rear Adm. Thomas Anderson, left, during his time as PEO Ships (USN file image)

Hanwha Hires Former Top U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Officer

  Hanwha Ocean's U.S. defense division has hired a former leader of the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding enterprise to oversee its American operations. The decision is a strategic boost for Hanwha's bid to become a significant player in U.S. defense shipbuilding, which is dominated by two prime contractors.  Rear Adm. Tom Anderson (USN, ret'd) served in the U.S. Navy for 34 years, including time at the helm of Program Executive Office Ships and as acting commander for all of Naval Sea Systems...

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First Climate-Neutral Sailings Using Biofuels Set for the Norwegian Coast

Historic firsts are scheduled for the iconic voyages along the Norwegian coast as competitors Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages have now confirmed the details of demonstration voyages that will be climate-neutral. Both companies are taking great strides to develop the trips, and they report that they can contribute to Norway’s planning and ambitions to lead in the race to climate neutrality. Norway has been moving aggressively to push shipping to reduce its emissions and aim for climate neutrality. Regulations...

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ExxonMobil Charters Two Vessels to Launch LNG Bunker Business

  ExxonMobil announced it is entering the LNG marine bunkering market as part of its broader strategy to pursue up to $30 billion in lower-emission investments by 2031. It said that supportive policies and a rising demand for LNG in marine transportation are creating opportunities in the market and driving its decision to enter the business by initially chartering two vessels. “Both LNG and bio-LNG can help reduce lifecycle GHG emissions compared with conventional marine fuels,” said Amy Wood, ExxonMobil...

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