U.S. Strikes Three Boats in One of Deadliest Days of Drug Campaign

Understanding the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Framework

Published Feb 17, 2026 8:23 PM by Kelly Malynn

Cyber incidents in the marine sector are no longer theoretical - they’re a real and accelerating risk. To address and mitigate this growing threat, the U.S. Coast Guard recently updated its maritime security regulations by passing the Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System regulation, which went into effect in July 2025. This rule establishes minimum cybersecurity and reporting requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, Outer Continental Shelf facilities, and facilities subject to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 regulations. This regulation...

Report: Fuel Tanker Arrives in Cuba as Shortages Worsen

Published Feb 17, 2026 7:36 PM by The Maritime Executive

Media reports indicate that a Greek-owned fuel tanker was seen arriving at one of Cuba’s fuel terminals in the west of the country. The vessel has been operated dark (i.e., without its AIS signal), meaning it is unclear if it was coming from a foreign port, but the Spanish news outlet EFE believes the vessel was partially laden. The product tanker Nicos I.V. (45,364 dwt) is Greek-owned and operated and has a history of transporting products to Cuba. Built in...

Self-mobile welding robots at work at HD Hyundai (HD Hyundai file image)

HD Hyundai Samho is Making Serious Plans to Install Humanoid Robots

Published Feb 17, 2026 7:18 PM by The Maritime Executive

Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho says that it is studying ways to introduce humanoid robots into its yard, and is examining ROI to figure out where it might make the most sense to use them. The yard tested out humanoids in a demonstration event last year, using them to move items and carry out welding. An early demonstration trial video showed a humanoid robot interacting with a forklift. The yard has assistance from HD Hyundai's own robot division, plus Neura...

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Returns Home After Escorting Two Seized Tankers

Published Feb 17, 2026 5:47 PM by The Maritime Executive

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mohawk has completed a rare mission. On Saturday, the cutter returned to her home port in Key West after spending 60 days in U.S. Southern Command, where the crew had the opportunity to escort two seized, sanctioned oil tankers into U.S. custody. "Our dedicated crews are the frontline of maritime security," said Cmdr. Taylor Kellogg, commanding officer of Mohawk. "Their vigilance and expertise were instrumental in the successful interdiction and escort of these tankers, preventing...

Shipping

U.S. Indicts Captain from Fugitive Shadow Tanker Reports NY Times

The captain of the tanker Marinera (Bella 1) has reportedly been officially indicted in the United States, according to a report from The New York Times. The paper writes on February 17 that an indictment was filed last week on February 12, although the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice declined to comment to the reporters from The New York Times. Avtandil Kalandadze, a Georgian citizen, the Times writes, is being brought up on two charges, but it...

Tugs & Salvage

Salvors Finish Defueling Grounded Barge at San Juan's Harbor Entrance

The U.S. Coast Guard and commercial salvors have completed the removal of the last bits of recoverable fuel from the grounded barge at the entrance to San Juan's harbor, the service confirmed Tuesday. The barge Defiant broke away from its towing vessel on February 9 in foul weather. It ran aground that afternoon at a position next to San Juan's harbor entrance, right at the foot of the El Morro fortress. The barge landed between a manmade breakwater and a...

Government

Top Putin Aide Threatens EU Ships in Response to Shadow Fleet Boardings

As Europe contemplates stiffer measures against the lightly-regulated, underinsured "shadow fleet" of tankers that carry most of Russia's oil, Russia is threatening to counterpunch. In an interview with outlet Argumenty i Fakty, Kremlin insider Nikolai Patrushev called Western tanker boardings "pirate attacks," and predicted a future in which Europe takes an active, regular role in interdicting Russia-linked tanker traffic. He intimated that Russia's navy is working on ways to "cool the ardor of Western corsairs" who "want to paralyze" the...

Corporate News

West Appoints Alexis Wildman as Head of Products

[By: West of England P&I Club] West of England P&I Club (West) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexis Wildman as Head of Products, reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer Bart Mertens, as the Club continues to develop its product offering to meet the evolving needs of its Members and the broader maritime industry in an increasingly complex risk environment. Alexis succeeds Richard Turner, who will retire later this year following a structured handover period. Richard has played a central...

Cruise Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Adds Three Ships Extending Orders to 2037

Norwegian Cruise Line Holding and Fincantieri announced that they have added three more orders to an already large cruise ship orderbook, extending deliveries to 2037. It follows a trend in the industry to lock in the limited building slots at the major yards as the major cruise lines plan long-term capacity additions and fleet modernization. The new order adds three sister ships to already planned classes of cruise ships, with one ship each for Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas...

Ports

Video Shows Containership Hitting and Pushing Two Ferries in Santos Harbor

Video is circulating online showing an incident in Santos, Brazil, on Monday, February 16, in which a containership maneuvering in the harbor collided with two ferries and is seen pushing them across the harbor. Onlookers are yelling that the vessels will collide, and then for the crew on the two small ferries to jump into the harbor, as you hear a loud noise as contact is made. Media reports indicate that at least four crewmembers, the captain and three deckhands,...

Shipping

U.S. Indicts Captain from Fugitive Shadow Tanker Reports NY Times

Tugs & Salvage

Salvors Finish Defueling Grounded Barge at San Juan's Harbor Entrance

Government

Top Putin Aide Threatens EU Ships in Response to Shadow Fleet Boardings

Corporate News

West Appoints Alexis Wildman as Head of Products

Cruise Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Adds Three Ships Extending Orders to 2037

Ports

Video Shows Containership Hitting and Pushing Two Ferries in Santos Harbor

Offshore

Union Calls Off Strike at 19 UK North Sea Offshore Platforms

UK industrial union Unite has called off a brief offshore strike action at rig services provider Bilfinger, which would have affected up to 19 oil fields in the North Sea at the end of this week. Bilfinger UK is an engineering and maintenance contractor for the oil, gas, petchem, utility and pharma sectors, among others. Its offshore division supports some of the largest oil companies in the North Sea oil trade, including BP. During contract negotiations, the two sides had...

Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Samho is Making Serious Plans to Install Humanoid Robots

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...

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U.S. Strikes Three Boats in One of Deadliest Days of Drug Campaign

Understanding the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Framework

Report: Fuel Tanker Arrives in Cuba as Shortages Worsen

HD Hyundai Samho is Making Serious Plans to Install Humanoid Robots

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Returns Home After Escorting Two Seized Tankers

U.S. Indicts Captain from Fugitive Shadow Tanker Reports NY Times

Salvors Finish Defueling Grounded Barge at San Juan's Harbor Entrance

Top Putin Aide Threatens EU Ships in Response to Shadow Fleet Boardings

West Appoints Alexis Wildman as Head of Products

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Adds Three Ships Extending Orders to 2037

Video Shows Containership Hitting and Pushing Two Ferries in Santos Harbor

Environmental Remediation at Aging Ports

Beyond Sanctions Lists: Navigating Fragmented Enforcement in Maritime Trade

The Modular Pivot: Repurposing Containers as Strategic Infrastructure

U.S. Indicts Captain from Fugitive Shadow Tanker Reports NY Times

Salvors Finish Defueling Grounded Barge at San Juan's Harbor Entrance

Top Putin Aide Threatens EU Ships in Response to Shadow Fleet Boardings

West Appoints Alexis Wildman as Head of Products

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Adds Three Ships Extending Orders to 2037

Video Shows Containership Hitting and Pushing Two Ferries in Santos Harbor

Union Calls Off Strike at 19 UK North Sea Offshore Platforms

HD Hyundai Samho is Making Serious Plans to Install Humanoid Robots

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

Understanding the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Framework

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