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China's Newest Target-Practice "Ship" Looks Exactly Like a U.S. Destroyer

Published Jul 15, 2026 9:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

China's military is building increasingly detailed and sophisticated models of U.S. Navy warships at its target range out in Xinji...

Video: U.S. Disables Iran-Linked Tanker With Hellfire Missiles

Published Jul 15, 2026 6:23 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

For the first time since the reimposition of the naval blockade on Iran's seaports, the U.S. military has conducted an enforcement...

Video: Ukraine Expands Anti-Shipping Campaign Into the Black Sea

Published Jul 15, 2026 5:57 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

Ukraine is expanding its successful anti-shipping campaign from the Sea of Azov into the waters of the Black Sea, targeting Russia...

MAN Engines at SMM 2026: Focus on Higher Performance, Lower Emissions

Published Jul 15, 2026 5:25 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: MAN Truck & Bus] MAN Engines will be presenting its expanded portfolio for maritime applications in the workboat sector at SM...

Samskip Strengthens Hydrogen Ambitions Through HyShip Collaboration

Published Jul 15, 2026 5:21 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Samskip] Samskip is taking another significant step towards the future of sustainable maritime transport by bringing its pion...

294m Norwegian Star Becomes Port of Aberdeen’s Longest-Ever Vessel

Published Jul 15, 2026 5:15 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Port of Aberdeen] Port of Aberdeen today (15 July 2026) welcomed its longest-ever vessel, the 294m-long Norwegian Star cruise...

Toxic Spill Shuts Down Two Container Terminals at Port of Antwerp

Published Jul 15, 2026 2:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges shut down several terminals Wednesday in response to a highly toxic acid spill from a shipping containe...

Syrians Outline Future Russian Port Presence in Tartus

Published Jul 15, 2026 1:12 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Ports

After months of struggling to maintain a naval presence in the Mediterranean, and speculation surrounding the future of Russia's t...

UAE Plans to Build a New Jebel Ali to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

Published Jul 15, 2026 1:12 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Ports

The Financial Times has added to a number of reports that the UAE is planning to expand its port and freight-handling capacity on...

China Again Refutes US Claims of Maritime Coercion Against Panama

Published Jul 15, 2026 11:13 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

The war of words continues between Chinese and U.S. officials who claim that China is using its maritime and economic strengths to...

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