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IMO Secretary-General at Posidonia 2026

Executive Interview: Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO

Published Nov 11, 2026 12:37 PM by Jack O'Connell

There are challenges galore, but that doesn't faze him. The charismatic leader of the IMO sees challenges as temporary obstacles – bumps in the road that need to be fixed or avoided – not as permanent roadblocks. His goal is to find solutions, not assign blame: "I prefer to always look at where we're making progress, where we can do something that brings important changes to the sector, particularly those that would allow us to be safer, more transparent, more...

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A whale shark in the Andaman Sea (Abe Khao Lak / CC BY)

Study: Shipping Can Avoid Endangered-Species Habitat at Minimal Cost

Published Nov 11, 2026 12:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

In a study aimed at demonstrating that shipping can support marine conservation efforts without significantly increasing costs, researchers in the UK found that rerouting vessels around whale shark aggregation sites added at most one percent to fuel consumption on voyages of more than six days. On voyages lasting more than 12 days, the penalty was smaller still, at less than 0.5 percent. For shorter crossings, slowing down inside the aggregation areas was the more fuel-efficient option, limiting the extra fuel...

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 Three Russian military cargo vessels convoying through the English Channel on November 11 under French naval escort (VesselFinder)

Second Military Cargo Convoy Casts Off From Kaliningrad

Published Nov 11, 2026 11:07 AM by The Maritime Executive

The other half of the large military cargo convoy, which formed up in the Port of Baltiysk at the end of October, has now also left Kaliningrad in the Baltic. The first two ships, the Ascalon (IMO 9198226) and Anastasiia (IMO 9349291) set off together on October 31. Sailing in company, the ships passed through the Langeland Belt, escorted by the Steregushchiy-class corvette Stoikiy (F545), and shadowed first by the German Coastguard vessel Bamburg (IMO 9830020) and the Danish Coastguard...

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ZF Marine electric and hybrid motors

How Next-Gen Hybrid and Electric Transmissions Power Modern Marine Fleets

Published Nov 11, 2026 8:09 AM by ZF Marine

Whether navigating calm coastal waterways, managing demanding commercial towing operations, or responding to critical offshore emergencies, modern marine operators rely on precision, durability, and reliability. As the maritime industry encounters evolving operational demands, stricter environmental standards, and increasingly complex vessels, ZF remains steadfastly “Together in Every Water,” delivering world-class propulsion and service solutions engineered to conquer the toughest challenges afloat. Building on major global showcases like SMM 2026, ZF is actively expanding its comprehensive portfolio of advanced marine technologies. From...

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Pumping station at the Khurais field (file image courtesy Google / Airbus / Maxar)

Saudi Arabia Confirms Strike on East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia's energy ministry has confirmed another strike on the East-West Pipeline, which carries crude from the production hubs of the Arabian Gulf coast to export and refining centers on the Red Sea. In a statement, the ministry said that the pipeline was targeted on Monday morning, and that the damage resulted in a "limited fire," which has since been put out. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and the ministry claims that the pipeline's operations were not disrupted. Saudi...

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Shipbuilding

Bradley J. Kerr

Interview: Bradley Kerr, Director of Sales & Marketing, Detyens Shipyards

Hi Brad, and welcome! Tell us about yourself – background and education. I grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, the youngest of three boys. I attended school locally and then went to Wingate University, outside Charlotte, North Carolina, where I played soccer for four years and graduated with a degree in Communications. I didn't initially pursue a maritime career. Every male member of my family was in sales, so sales was something I was exposed to from a very young...

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Environment

Chinare

China Sets Out a New Posture on Environmental Protection in Antarctica

China is adopting new environmental measures for its rising activities in Antarctica. Last week, the country’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), passed a law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection. The law has 59 articles and seeks to streamline Chinese missions in Antarctica. A major emphasis of the law is on environmental protection. Researchers carrying out Chinese scientific work in Antarctica will now be required to submit environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for projects in the region. The EIAs...

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Business

World Maritime Forum

World Maritime Forum 2027 Schedules “The Most Important Edition Yet”

The global maritime community will convene on February 23-24, 2027, for the 5th edition of the World Maritime Forum, set to be the largest and most significant in the forum’s history. Building on four successful editions, the 2027 Forum will gather approximately 800 attendees, 70 speakers, and 50 exhibitors, serving as a central meeting point for maritime leaders, industry experts, decision-makers, and innovators. Over two intensive days, participants can exchange ideas, form new partnerships, and explore developments shaping the maritime...

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