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ClassNK Releases “FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping (3rd Edition)

Published Mar 3, 2026 11:33 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: ClassNK] ClassNK has released “FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping (3rd Edition)” and “FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (5th Edition)....

Iranian Frigate Sinks off Sri Lanka, Dozens Rescued

Published Mar 3, 2026 11:23 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

Sri Lankan Navy forces have rescued 32 "critically wounded" Iranians from the warship IRIS Dena, one of the Iranian Navy's most mo...

Lack of Tankers Forces Iraq to Start Shutting In Oil Production

Published Mar 3, 2026 11:23 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

High risks for transits of the Strait of Hormuz have severely limited the number of empty tankers in the Arabian Gulf, and Iraq ha...

Navantia - Fincantieri Strengthen Cooperation for European Patrol Corvertte

Published Mar 3, 2026 10:56 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

The Spanish and Italian shipbuilders will create a joint venture to manage and execute the European programme Both companies will...

British Marine Insurer Beazley Purchased by Zurich for $11 Billion

Published Mar 3, 2026 9:13 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Business

British insurer Beazley has been purchased by Swiss insurance conglomerate Zurich for $10.8 billion, a small boost over an earlier...

Report: MSC and BlackRock Push to Complete Hutchison Deal for Port Ops

Published Mar 3, 2026 7:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Ports

Nearly a year after the deal was first announced for a consortium of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and U.S. investment group...

Viking Stacks Orders to 2034 with More Expedition and Ocean Ships

Published Mar 3, 2026 7:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

Reporting a strong financial performance in 2025 and a positive outlook as the brand continues to grow its fleet, Viking announced...

Effects of Gulf Disruption Expected to Ripple Through Global Shipping

Published Mar 3, 2026 5:59 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The shipping disruption from conflict in the Gulf region is only just getting started, according to new data from Clarksons and fo...

Belgium Fines Sanctioned Tanker €10M and Detains it for Safety Violations

Published Mar 3, 2026 5:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

Belgium announced during a press briefing on Tuesday, March 3, that it has completed its inspection of the tanker Ethera, which it...

Drone Strikes Reported in Fujairah and Duqm

Published Mar 3, 2026 4:40 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

On Tuesday morning, drones hit an oil storage terminal at Fujairah, UAE, a key energy transshipment and bunkering hub for the Gulf...

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