The Maritime Executive
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Med-Mooring Dispute Interrupts Cargo Deliveries to U.S. Virgin Islands
Med-mooring is standard practice in some parts of the world (notably the Greek ferry sector), but the U.S. Coast Guard has banned...
Valaris Fined for Rig Worker's Fatal Fall Through Hole in Deck Grating
A court in Aberdeen, Scotland has fined rig operator Valaris a total of $385,000 for the death of a worker who fell through a hole...
Two Container Feeders Collide in East Kalimantan
Last week, two container feeders collided on a river on the island of Borneo, resulting in extensive damage above the waterline an...
EU Funds Pilot to Demonstrate Offshore Power Zones to Charge Vessels
The European Union’s flagship Horizon Europe research and innovation program is providing a €5 million ($5.8 million) grant to an...
WinGD Reports First Marine Ethanol-Fueled Engine Orders for Vale Bulkers
Ethanol, although a common and widely available fuel, was mostly overlooked in the discussions on maritime alternative fuels. Last...
Justice Department Indicts Four Chinese Container Makers for Price-Fixing
The Justice Department has secured an indictment for four of the largest shipping-container manufacturers and seven of their top e...
Iran's Drone Attacks Against Gulf Countries are Political Messaging
Drone attacks mounted on Gulf states by Iran (or by Iranian proxies) appear to be part of the messaging taking place between Iran...
Senate Confirms Robert Harvey to Fill Last Vacant FMC Commissioner Postion
Eight months after being nominated by the White House to fill a vacancy on the Federal Maritime Commission, Robert Harvey, a lawye...
U.S. Navy Commissions its Very Last Littoral Combat Ship
After 18 years, the U.S. Navy has commissioned the last Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship, a lightweight, high-speed surface comb...
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...