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Navy's Unmanned Tanker Jet Has Been Approved for Production

Published May 21, 2026 4:24 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

After eight years of development, the U.S. Navy has given authorization for Boeing to begin production of its long-awaited unmanne...

Two Capesize Bulkers Collide in Singapore Strait

Published May 20, 2026 11:20 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

A major collision occured in the Singapore Strait on Tuesday as a Capesize bulker that was departing an anchorage encountered anot...

Driver Arrested on Boating-Safety Charges for a Lake Trip in a Cybertruck

Published May 20, 2026 10:43 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

The Tesla Cybertruck is capable of safely submerging up to a maximum depth of 32 inches, suitable for driving on flooded roadways...

Belfast Outlines Ambitious 25-Year Growth Plan with $1.75B Investment

Published May 20, 2026 7:17 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Ports

Northern Ireland’s premier port, Belfast, has launched an ambitious 25?year Masterplan setting out £1.3 billion ($1.75 billion) of...

U-Ming Names First LNG Carrier as Diversification and Expansion Continue

Published May 20, 2026 6:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipbuilding

Taiwanese shipping company Un-Ming reports that it is continuing its business growth and diversification strategy with the naming...

UK Softens New Restrictions on Russia-Linked Fuel Imports

Published May 20, 2026 6:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The UK is critically dependent upon imported supplies for jet fuel, and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has badly crimped the...

Seafarer Stabbed and Dies on Tanker Waiting for Scrapper off Bangladesh

Published May 20, 2026 5:51 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

The authorities in Bangladesh are dealing with an apparent murder after two crewmembers got into what is being described as a “ser...

Indonesia Imposes Commodity Export Controls to Fight Tax Evasion

Published May 20, 2026 5:24 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Business

Indonesia's government is making an unusual move to centralize control over the export of commodity products, notably palm oil to...

South Korea Tentatively Selects Small Container Line for Test Arctic Voyage

Published May 20, 2026 5:20 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is defending its plan to run a trial containership voyage along Russia’s Northern S...

Maritime Blue Ventures Launches 2026 Cohorts for Early-Stage Innovation

Published May 20, 2026 4:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Maritime Blue] Maritime Blue announces the launch of its 2026 Blue Ventures programs, including cohorts for its regional incu...

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