evacuation of burning tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Oman Conducts SAR as US and Iran Argue Over Circumstances of Tanker Attack

Fire on Cruise Dock in Whittier Damages Harbor Tour Catamaran

Published Sep 15, 2026 5:59 PM by The Maritime Executive

A fire on the structure of a newly-constructed cruise ship pier caused substantial damage to a moored tour vessel at Whittier, Alaska, according to the operator and local authorities. At about 1100 hours on Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard received notice of a large blaze on the dock at the new north cruise ship terminal. On arrival, first responders found flames consuming the wooden decking of the pier. The year-old facility did not have working fire hydrants, requiring responders to...

First Three-Tank LNG Carriers Will Improve Operating Efficiency

Published Sep 15, 2026 5:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai and Singapore-based BW LNG highlight that they are moving forward with building the world’s first three-tank LNG carriers. The design permits an increased carrying capacity of up to 2,800 cbm (1.6 percent) while avoiding terminal berthing restrictions that could be caused by larger vessels. Designs for the new vessels were developed by HD Hyundai, working in conjunction with French cargo tank technology company GTT, BW as the shipowner, and DNV as a class society. Designs...

Tankers at the Yanbu loading terminal (Sentinel-2 / CJRC file image)

Oil Prices Jump at News of Pause in Saudi Loadings at Red Sea Terminal

Published Sep 15, 2026 4:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

Benchmark Brent crude price resumed its upward climb on Tuesday after news of a pause in the loading program at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea loading terminal. The terminal's ability to keep exporting crude was already expected to come to a close: recent attacks on the Saudi Aramco East-West Pipeline have brought cross-country oil movement to a halt until repairs can be completed, and full flow may not be restored for three to five weeks, oil industry sources told...

planned new Delaware Container Terminal in Wilmington

New Container Terminal for Wilmington Moves Forward Despite Challenges

Published Sep 15, 2026 4:32 PM by The Maritime Executive

Delaware and the operator of the Port of Wilmington, Enstructure, marked the groundbreaking for the long-planned new container terminal. State officials called the project one of the largest economic development projects in Delaware’s history, arguing it will be an economic engine and create thousands of new jobs, while opponents question the need for the terminal. The terminal is being developed in a public-private partnership between Enstructure, which has operated the Port of Wilmington since 2023, and the Diamond State Port...

Shipping

High Rate of Safety Deficiencies Found in Cargo Inspection Reports

A new report consolidating the survey results from seven countries and more than 93,000 cargo inspections highlights an alarming rate of deficiencies. The World Shipping Council published the data showing that one in ten cargo shipments were identified with safety issues and that the rate of deficiencies has increased over the past decade. Problems included incorrect documentation, marking and labelling, improper packing, and inadequate cargo securing, all of which the trade group said can increase the risk of cargo damage,...

Tugs & Salvage

Salvors retrieved one floating container Monday and two sunken containers over the next 24 hours (USCG)

Three Containers Fall Off a Boxship During Cargo Ops at Port of LA

[Brief] On Monday morning, three containers fell off the side of a boxship at the Port of Los Angeles, prompting a coordinated response from the Coast Guard and local officials. At about 1120 hours, the Coast Guard base for Los Angeles-Long Beach received notice that several 40-foot boxes had fallen over the side during cargo operations on a CMA CGM boxship at Berth 302. The service dispatched patrol boats to the scene and set up a 400-yard safety zone around...

Government

U.S. forces approach a suspected drug-boat refueling vessel in the Eastern Pacific (Southcom)

Southcom Destroys Drug Gang's Refueling Vessel in Eastern Pacific

U.S. Southern Command has intercepted and destroyed a second floating refueling station in the Eastern Pacific, creating more friction for cocaine smugglers on one of the most popular northbound routes. According to CENTCOM, all clues pointed to a connection between a suspicious fishing vessel and the Los Choneros drug gang, a violent organized crime group based in Ecuador. Many South American smuggling voyages begin in Ecuador, and many take advantage of prearranged at-sea refueling for the journey to Central America....

Corporate News

ClassNK Issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 42,000 m³ LCO? Carrier

ClassNK Issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 42,000 m³ LCO2 Carrier

[By ClassNK] ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design concept of a 42,000 m³ liquefied CO? carrier jointly developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), MILES Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. A certificate handover ceremony was held at Gastech2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. While Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) projects are proceeding worldwide, demand for liquefied CO?...

Cruise Ships

First River Cruise Ship Floated for Celebrity Cruises

The Dutch shipyards building the first river cruise ships for Celebrity Cruises marked key milestones as the first hull was floated and moved to the fitting-out yard. The ship will launch the ocean cruise line into river cruising in August 2027. The brand announced in January 2025 plans to expand its operations into European river cruising with a commitment to build 10 ships. As of June 30, 2026, the parent company, Royal Caribbean Group, reports that definitive building contracts for...

Ports

Malaysia Detains Containers Bound for Israel for Investigation

Malaysia, which has long harbored anti-Israel sentiments, is holding containers that were passing through its busy Port of Tanjung Pelepas bound for Israel. Bloomberg broke the story, and hours later, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the reports online. Ibrahim, who is currently on an official visit to the Maldives, interrupted his business to post a message on social media in response to the Bloomberg story. It is the second time he has confirmed official actions detaining Israel-bound cargoes, after...

Shipping

High Rate of Safety Deficiencies Found in Cargo Inspection Reports

Tugs & Salvage

Three Containers Fall Off a Boxship During Cargo Ops at Port of LA

Government

Southcom Destroys Drug Gang's Refueling Vessel in Eastern Pacific

Corporate News

ClassNK Issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 42,000 m³ LCO2 Carrier

Cruise Ships

First River Cruise Ship Floated for Celebrity Cruises

Ports

Malaysia Detains Containers Bound for Israel for Investigation

Offshore

California Sues DOI Calling Offshore Wind Cancellation “Blatantly Unlawful"

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission moved forward with their earlier challenges and filed a lawsuit on August 28 against the Trump administration and Golden State Wind over what it is calling “the unlawful buyout” of the offshore wind energy lease. The state is contending the deal to buy back the offshore wind lease is illegal and would jeopardize its investments to support the project, the state’s energy policy, and the commitments from the developer for...

Shipbuilding

First Three-Tank LNG Carriers Will Improve Operating Efficiency

Environment

Executive Interview: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder & CEO, NAMEPA

Carleen Lyden Walker is one of the best-known figures in maritime – founder of her own marketing business, co-founder of NAMEPA, former IMO Maritime Ambassador, Chief Evolution Officer of SHIPPINGInsight and a fierce advocate for all things maritime. She's a frequent speaker and participant at maritime conferences around the world, advocating for seafarers' rights, environmental stewardship and the role of women in maritime while raising the profile of an industry that touches every aspect of human life. Welcome, Carleen, we're...

Business

Poten: VLCC Rates Hit Unprecedented Levels Amidst Mideast Conflict

Participants in the tanker industry are no strangers to market cycles combined with extreme volatility. However, even seasoned veterans are looking at current developments in the market and scratching their heads. What is happening is truly unprecedented. It begs the question: What is driving this market and, more importantly, how sustainable is it? In this Tanker Opinion we will focus on the market for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), the most volatile and visible tanker segment. Just to provide a...

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Oman Conducts SAR as US and Iran Argue Over Circumstances of Tanker Attack

Fire on Cruise Dock in Whittier Damages Harbor Tour Catamaran

First Three-Tank LNG Carriers Will Improve Operating Efficiency

Oil Prices Jump at News of Pause in Saudi Loadings at Red Sea Terminal

New Container Terminal for Wilmington Moves Forward Despite Challenges

High Rate of Safety Deficiencies Found in Cargo Inspection Reports

Three Containers Fall Off a Boxship During Cargo Ops at Port of LA

Southcom Destroys Drug Gang's Refueling Vessel in Eastern Pacific

ClassNK Issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 42,000 m³ LCO2 Carrier

First River Cruise Ship Floated for Celebrity Cruises

Malaysia Detains Containers Bound for Israel for Investigation

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The Next Generation of Marine Propulsion

High Rate of Safety Deficiencies Found in Cargo Inspection Reports

Three Containers Fall Off a Boxship During Cargo Ops at Port of LA

Southcom Destroys Drug Gang's Refueling Vessel in Eastern Pacific

ClassNK Issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 42,000 m³ LCO2 Carrier

First River Cruise Ship Floated for Celebrity Cruises

Malaysia Detains Containers Bound for Israel for Investigation

California Sues DOI Calling Offshore Wind Cancellation “Blatantly Unlawful"

First Three-Tank LNG Carriers Will Improve Operating Efficiency

Executive Interview: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder & CEO, NAMEPA

Poten: VLCC Rates Hit Unprecedented Levels Amidst Mideast Conflict

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