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Separatists Attack Pakistan's Coast Guard, Killing Three

Published Apr 12, 2026 3:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

Separatist violence has been a serious problem in Pakistan's Balochistan region for years, punctuated by regular attacks on securi...

Ahead of Russian Gas Ban, Europe Buys Almost All Cargoes From Yamal LNG

Published Apr 12, 2026 3:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

Though Russia is currently trying to attract Asian buyers for its LNG, Europe’s dependence on the gas has risen to record levels....

Trump Announces U.S. Blockade of Remaining Traffic in Strait of Hormuz

Published Apr 12, 2026 1:16 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said in a statement that the U.S. Navy would blockade the Strait of Hormuz, doubling the impact...

Fresh Thinking for the Strait of Hormuz: the Plan Emerges

Published Apr 12, 2026 11:36 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The talks taking place in Islamabad, from the global maritime community perspective, had one critical issue to resolve: getting th...

Buildout Continues of Emerging Category of CO2 Carriers for CCS

Published Apr 12, 2026 11:12 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Environment

A new segment of shipping, purpose-built CO2 carriers designed to support the emerging efforts at carbon capture and storage (CCS)...

Norway to Deploy World’s Largest Fleet of ‘Flying’ Electric Ferries

Published Apr 11, 2026 6:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Candela Technology] Soon, tourists and commuters along Norway’s stunning coastline will travel aboard “flying” electric ferri...

Jamaica Calls Time on Paper-Based Maritime Practices in 2026

Published Apr 11, 2026 5:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Maritime Authority of Jamaica] The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose...

USN Gives Up on Long-Delayed Overhaul of Sub USS Boise

Published Apr 11, 2026 12:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The U.S. Navy confirmed on Friday, April 10, that it is giving up on the long-delayed overhaul of the nuclear attack submarine USS...

RINA Strengthens Foreship Brand and Global Marine Consulting Offering

Published Apr 11, 2026 11:28 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: RINA] RINA, the multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group, is strengthening its marine consul...

UK Appoints Salvage Company to Remove Masts from Famous WWII Wreck

Published Apr 10, 2026 8:03 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

After six years of planning and annual surveys of the wreck site, the UK confirmed that it has selected a salvage company to remov...

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