Ukraine Strikes Frigate and Oil Terminal in Massive Attack on Novorossiysk

Too late: By the time the deviation becomes clearly visible, the system may already be operating beyond a recoverable threshold (SCA file image)

When Bridge Teams Lose Control Without Realizing It

Published Apr 6, 2026 2:44 PM by Capt. Volodymyr Smirnov

Following recent discussions on hydrodynamic instability in confined waters, an important operational question remains: Why do experienced bridge teams sometimes lose control of a vessel — without recognizing it in real time? In many marine casualties, loss of control is not a sudden event. It develops gradually, often while the vessel still appears manageable. The Illusion of control On the bridge, control is typically assessed through heading response; rudder feedback; visual alignment with the channel; and engine response. As long...

Iran Continues Strikes on UAE Ports and Claims Hit on “Israeli Ship”

Published Apr 6, 2026 12:46 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran continues to strike out at ports in the UAE in what the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is calling Operation Wave 97. Reports indicated a fire and damage at the Khor Fakkan Port, followed by claims that an “Israeli ship” was burning near the Jebel Ali port. One of the official media outlets in the UAE, Sharjah Media, issued a series of reports on April 5 confirming the fire at Khor Fakkan on the western side of the UAE...

On-Demand Manufacturing: A New Direction for Marine & Energy Parts Sourcing

Published Apr 5, 2026 8:01 PM by Haakon Ellekjaer

For decades, global supply chains operated with predictable lead times and stable delivery expectations. End users ordered parts from OEMs, who built and delivered them within an agreed timeframe. Over the past decade, marked by COVID-19 disruption and rising geopolitical tension, the fragility of traditional supply chains has been exposed. Under increasing pressure from end users, OEMs are now being forced to consider alternative production models. In the maritime and energy sectors assets are built to last, with many now...

Podcast: Port Everglades CEO & Port Director Joseph Morris

Published Apr 5, 2026 7:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

In this episode of The Maritime Executive's podcast series, TME editor-in-chief Tony Munoz caught up with Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades, for an in-depth discussion of the port's business and the opportunities ahead. Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, and it also handles critical cargoes to keep South Florida's economy running. Last year, it welcomed a record-setting 4.77 million cruise guests, and it's on track to set another traffic record...

Shipping

Pirates Abandon Iranian Dhow After Being Hounded by EUNAVFOR for a Week

EUNAVFOR Atalanta is reporting that its forces confirmed that the suspected Somali pirates abandoned the Iranian-flagged dhow Al Waseemi after having held the vessel and its crew for nearly two weeks. Assets deployed to the EUNAVFOR operation had been tracking the vessel and pressuring the pirates while not moving in because of concerns for the safety of the hostage crew. EUNAVFOR Atalanta currently has deployed the Italian frigate Emilio Bianchi and the Spanish frigate Canarias as part of its monitoring...

Tugs & Salvage

Trident Sues Tacoma Fire Dept. for the Loss of the Kodiak Enterprise

U.S. fishing company Trident Seafoods has filed a rare lawsuit against the city of Tacoma, Washington for alleged mishandling of the fire aboard the fishing vessel Kodiak Enterprise, which was destroyed in a massive blaze three years ago. A lawsuit against an emergency response agency is virtually unheard-of after a marine casualty, but Trident alleges gross negligence on the part of the Tacoma Fire Department. In the early hours of April 8, 2023, a fire broke out in a compartment...

Government

Ukraine Strikes Frigate and Oil Terminal in Massive Attack on Novorossiysk

In what is being called one of the most ambitious attacks staged on the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Ukraine claimed a successful hit on one of the Russian frigates homeported in the region, as well as reports of extensive damage once again at the oil terminal. Russia is claiming to have shot down nearly 150 drones over a three-hour period, while reports said the frigate also used its air-defense missile systems. Ukrainian officials leaked a series of videos...

Corporate News

Virgin Voyages Sailing From The Port of Los Angeles for First Time

[By Port of Los Angeles] For the first time ever, Virgin Voyages today kicked off a brand-new West Coast itinerary sailing from the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal, with its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, making the Port of Los Angeles its homeport this spring. This maiden call marks the cruise line’s fresh start on the West Coast, featuring adults-only cruising and unique experiences to iconic destinations. “Virgin Voyages brings a fresh, contemporary cruise product to Los Angeles, and we’re proud to...

Cruise Ships

Passengers Abandon Cruise Grounded on Island from 2000 Movie “Cast Away"

Passengers aboard the Fiji cruise ship might have thought they were about to relive a scene from the 2000 movie “Cast Away,” in which Tom Hanks becomes stranded for years on an uninhabited island. Their ship, the Fiji Princess, grounded on April 4 on the same island used in the movie. The 179-foot (55-meter) cruise ship operates cruises up to a week in length around the islands in Fiji. Built in 1998, the ship has 32 passenger cabins with a...

Ports

Iran Continues Strikes on UAE Ports and Claims Hit on “Israeli Ship”

Shipping

Pirates Abandon Iranian Dhow After Being Hounded by EUNAVFOR for a Week

Tugs & Salvage

Trident Sues Tacoma Fire Dept. for the Loss of the Kodiak Enterprise

Government

Ukraine Strikes Frigate and Oil Terminal in Massive Attack on Novorossiysk

Corporate News

Virgin Voyages Sailing From The Port of Los Angeles for First Time

Cruise Ships

Passengers Abandon Cruise Grounded on Island from 2000 Movie “Cast Away"

Ports

Iran Continues Strikes on UAE Ports and Claims Hit on “Israeli Ship”

Offshore

QatarEnergy’s U.S. LNG Plant Achieves First Production at Critical Time

Just as the world is looking for alternative sources of LNG, Golden Pass LNG in Texas reported it has achieved first production. The project, which has been in planning and development for 15 years, is set to start export shipments in the second quarter, coming online to help fill some of the shortfall from Qatar and the Middle East. The United States is already setting records for LNG shipments and has been rivaling Qatar for the title of the largest...

Shipbuilding

Samsung Heavy Industries Participates in Its First U.S. Navy MASGA Project

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries announced that it will be participating in its first U.S. shipbuilding project, working with General Dynamics NASSCO and DSEC. It is a design project that is being billed as part of the South Korean program launched last year, calling for a $150 billion investment project known as Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA). The project is for the refining of the design of the future “Next Generation Logistics Support Ship,” which the U.S. Navy...

Environment

Japan Demonstrates Hydrogen-Fueled Engine for Large Commercial Vessels

Japan reports a breakthrough with the demonstration of a large hydrogen-fueled engine being developed by Japan Engine Corporation, working with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, for a demonstration project for an ocean-going vessel. It points out that most work so far with hydrogen is on smaller engines for coastal vessels, making this a major technological milestone toward the practical use of hydrogen-fueled vessels. While interest has developed in hydrogen, to date, the Japanese project points out that most of the initiatives are...

Business

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Ukraine Strikes Frigate and Oil Terminal in Massive Attack on Novorossiysk

When Bridge Teams Lose Control Without Realizing It

Iran Continues Strikes on UAE Ports and Claims Hit on “Israeli Ship”

On-Demand Manufacturing: A New Direction for Marine & Energy Parts Sourcing

Podcast: Port Everglades CEO & Port Director Joseph Morris

Pirates Abandon Iranian Dhow After Being Hounded by EUNAVFOR for a Week

Trident Sues Tacoma Fire Dept. for the Loss of the Kodiak Enterprise

Ukraine Strikes Frigate and Oil Terminal in Massive Attack on Novorossiysk

Virgin Voyages Sailing From The Port of Los Angeles for First Time

Passengers Abandon Cruise Grounded on Island from 2000 Movie “Cast Away"

Iran Continues Strikes on UAE Ports and Claims Hit on “Israeli Ship”

Cyber Risk in Shipping: From Technical Threat to Business Reality

Architecture of Adaptability: Designing Vessels to Stand the Test of Time

Improve Fleet Value With Digital Optimization of Cruise Ship Hotel Areas

Pirates Abandon Iranian Dhow After Being Hounded by EUNAVFOR for a Week

Trident Sues Tacoma Fire Dept. for the Loss of the Kodiak Enterprise

Ukraine Strikes Frigate and Oil Terminal in Massive Attack on Novorossiysk

Virgin Voyages Sailing From The Port of Los Angeles for First Time

Passengers Abandon Cruise Grounded on Island from 2000 Movie “Cast Away"

Iran Continues Strikes on UAE Ports and Claims Hit on “Israeli Ship”

QatarEnergy’s U.S. LNG Plant Achieves First Production at Critical Time

Samsung Heavy Industries Participates in Its First U.S. Navy MASGA Project

Japan Demonstrates Hydrogen-Fueled Engine for Large Commercial Vessels

On-Demand Manufacturing: A New Direction for Marine & Energy Parts Sourcing

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