The Maritime Executive
Articles posted by the international team of staff writers at The Maritime Executive.
Kenya Acquires New Ferry for a Crossing Plagued by Safety Concerns
Kenya is moving to address perennial challenges at the Likoni ferry crossing in the coastal city of Mombasa with the acquisition o...
Small Fishing Vessel Survives Collision With a Megamax Boxship
On May 21, a small fishing vessel collided with a 230,000 dwt container ship in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. The smaller ves...
Philippine Coast Guard Helps Fight Major Fire Next to its Headquarters
On Saturday, the Philippine Coast Guard played a part in responding to a major waterfront fire in the Tondo district of Manila, pr...
Three Dead, One Injured in Lifeboat Accident on Malaysian FSO
On Saturday, three men were killed and one was injured aboard a rig off Malaysia during maintenance work on a lifeboat, according...
Fincantieri's US Shipyards Recognized by Shipbuilders Council of America
[By Fincantieri] Fincantieri reaffirmed its leadership position in advanced shipbuilding and maritime innovation, announcing that...
Ukraine Claims Attack on Russian Frigate Admiral Essen
Ukraine's drone forces claim to have hit a Russian frigate at a pier in Novorossiysk, along with one of Russia's rare hovercraft-l...
Chamber of Shipping of America Honors Crews for Maritime Safety Performance
[By: Crowley] The Chamber of Shipping of America has recognized 48 Crowley-owned or -managed vessels with 2026 Jones F. Devlin Saf...
Maritime Blue Ventures Launches 2026 Cohorts for Early-Stage Innovation
[By: Maritime Blue] Maritime Blue announces the launch of its 2026 Blue Ventures programs, including cohorts for its regional incu...
ASRY & Priya Blue Launch World-Class Ship & Offshore Recycling Venture
[By: Priya Blue Group] The arrival of the first vessel under the ASRY - Priya Blue joint venture marks the transition from strateg...
Deal to Reopen Hormuz Gets Closer, But With Little Agreement in Public
The U.S. and Iran have announced an outline of an agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal ha...