The Maritime Executive
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China's Newest Target-Practice "Ship" Looks Exactly Like a U.S. Destroyer
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
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
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
[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
[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
[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
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
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
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
The war of words continues between Chinese and U.S. officials who claim that China is using its maritime and economic strengths to...