Norwegian Aqua cruise ship at NCL terminal Miami

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Appoints New CEO in Continuing Shakeup

Belgium Preparing Legislation to Enable Stopping Shadow Fleet Tankers

Published Feb 12, 2026 4:03 PM by The Maritime Executive

Belgium’s justice minister confirmed on Thursday, February 12, that efforts are underway to enable the interception of shadow fleet tankers that enter the country’s waters. The statement came after the news media ran an exposé on the growth of the shadow fleet, and as other EU nations have also said they would increase enforcement efforts. In late January, a coalition of 14 EU nations issued a joint declaration warning that they would increase enforcement in the Baltic and North Sea....

Marine Corps helicopter operations aboard USS Iwo Jima (USN file image)

Marine From USS Iwo Jima Declared Lost at Sea in MOB Incident

Published Feb 12, 2026 3:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

Late Wednesday evening, the U.S. Marine Corps reported that a Marine had been declared lost at sea after falling overboard from the amphib USS Iwo Jima, which is currently deployed in the Caribbean for operations related to Venezuela. It is the first reported death in connection with the large-scale, multi-ship deployment. The deceased has been identified as rifleman Lance Corporal Chukwuemeka Oforah, age 21. II Marine Expeditionary Forces reported that he went over the side on February 7, and that...

Hutchison Files Notice of Dispute with Panama and Warns AMP of Legal Action

Published Feb 12, 2026 2:23 PM by The Maritime Executive

CK Hutchison took further steps to protect its concession and investments in Panama, issuing a strongly worded statement invoking further legal actions. It asserts that the ongoing operation of the terminals at the Panama Canal “depends solely” on the actions of Panama. The company continues to act in advance of the publication of the decision by the Supreme Court, which is reported to have ruled that the law establishing the concession for the terminals is unconstitutional. It continues to call...

Two Injured as USN Destroyer and Supply Ship Collide During Resupply

Published Feb 12, 2026 12:29 PM by The Maritime Executive

U.S. Southern Command is confirming media reports that a U.S. Navy destroyer and a USNS supply vessel collided during a replenishment-at-sea maneuver. It said two personnel reported minor injuries but did not say if they were from the destroyer or the supply ship. The Wall Street Journal broke the story on Wednesday, February 11. The USS Truxtun, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, and the USNS Supply collided in the Caribbean near South America during the resupply operation earlier in...

Shipping

First Maersk – Gemini Cooperation Flagship Transits Suez Canal

The first of Maersk’s flagship dual-fuel methanol vessels made its scheduled eastbound transit of the Suez Canal, marking the return of one of the liner routes to the Suez – Red Sea corridor. Maersk had recently announced its Gemini Cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd would be restoring a route operating between the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India as the first since the beginning of 2024, and the start of the hostilities by the Houthis. Maersk, in December and January, made trial trips...

Tugs & Salvage

Marine From USS Iwo Jima Declared Lost at Sea in MOB Incident

Government

DHS Funding Lapse Appears Almost Certain, and U.S. Coast Guard Will be Hit

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security - including the U.S. Coast Guard - is expected to officially enter "shutdown" status on Friday night, as Senate Democrats have blocked a key funding package to keep DHS open. The decision to hold up the department's funding stems from Democrats' disagreement with immigration enforcement tactics, particularly the recent shootings in Minneapolis; Senate Democratic leadership demanded extensive changes in federal agents' rules of engagement, and when the Republican majority declined, Democrats voted on party...

Corporate News

Compass Logistics & Marine Welcomes New Business Development Manager

[By Compass Logistics & Marine (CLM)] Compass Logistics & Marine (CLM), a U.S.-based international freight forwarder and licensed customs broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lina Trujillo as Business Development & Partnerships Manager, effective January 13, 2026. With nearly two decades of global logistics experience across the United Kingdom, United States, and Latin America, Trujillo brings a proven track record in commercial strategy, network development, and international market expansion. She joins CLM at a time of strong international...

Cruise Ships

Carnival Australia Says NMU is Recruiting by Filing “Whistleblower” Report

Carnival Cruise Line’s Australia operations have become the target of a campaign by the Maritime Union of Australia (NMU), which this week resulted in an unscheduled inspection by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The cruise line is calling the MNU’s actions an effort to get attention and launch a membership drive, while the union is accusing the cruise line of low wages and poor working conditions aboard its ship homeported in Australia. Carnival Cruise Line has operated in Australia...

Ports

Singapore Arrests Crews from Three Tugs for Illegal Fuel Sales

The Singapore Police Force is reporting that it arrested the crews from three tugs working offshore on February 11 in what it suspects was an illegal effort at fuel sales. It comes as the Singapore bunker market continues to be at peak levels. On February 11, at about 12:45 a.m. local time, officers from the Police Coast Guard located three tugs in the sea off Pandan, Singapore. According to the police report, two of the tugboats were foreign-registered, and the...

Shipping

First Maersk – Gemini Cooperation Flagship Transits Suez Canal

Tugs & Salvage

Marine From USS Iwo Jima Declared Lost at Sea in MOB Incident

Government

DHS Funding Lapse Appears Almost Certain, and U.S. Coast Guard Will be Hit

Corporate News

Compass Logistics & Marine Welcomes New Business Development Manager

Cruise Ships

Carnival Australia Says NMU is Recruiting by Filing “Whistleblower” Report

Ports

Singapore Arrests Crews from Three Tugs for Illegal Fuel Sales

Offshore

Transocean Buys Valaris for $6 Billion, Creating New Industry Leader

Offshore drilling company Transocean has struck a deal to acquire competitor Valaris for $6 billion in stock, giving Transocean shareholders a 53 percent stake in the combined company. The transaction creates the largest drilling company in the world, valued at $17 billion. It will operate 33 ultradeepwater drillships, nine semisubs and 31 jackups - 73 rigs in total - across global markets. Transocean CEO and President Keelan Adamson suggested that the combination makes for "a very attractive investment" in offshore...

Shipbuilding

Innovative Low-Emission RoRo Launched in China for Airbus and LDA

The first of three innovative cargo RoRos was recently launched in China for LD Armateurs, which will operate the ships for Airbus. The vessels are designed to incorporate the latest technologies, including AI and wind-assisted propulsion, to reduce emissions. LDA ordered the ships in January 2024, highlighting them as the next generation in low-emission shipping. LDA currently operates two ships on a transatlantic route carrying assemblies from the Airbus plant in France to the United States. The largest of the...

Environment

Navigating the Deadlock: Accelleron’s Daniel Bischofberger on Green Fuels

Accelleron, a leading provider of turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for marine engines and ships, recently released a study on the multifaceted, multi-industry challenges slowing shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels. TME recently spoke with CEO Daniel Bischofberger about the current state of marine decarbonization, regional developments in Asia-Pacific, and the path forward for the industry. Can you describe the current state of shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels? The ships are ready, but the fuel is not. The technology exists...

Business