The Maritime Executive
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Despite U.S. Sanctions, Iran's Oil Exports Hit Record Levels
As Russia faces tightening Western sanctions on its oil exports, its producers may well look to Iran for tactics to evad...
Two Chinese Fishing Vessels Capsize off South Korea, Leaving 12 Missing
A dozen fishermen are missing after two Chinese vessels capsized off the coast of South Korea over the weekend, promptin...
UK Offshore Industry Imposes 275-Pound Weight Limit on Workers
After extensive talks between offshore energy companies and HM Coastguard, the industry standards association Offshore E...
UK Seafarer Cadets Become First to Follow New ‘Futureproofed’ Syllabus
[By UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency] This year's cohort of seafarer trainees have become the first in the UK to learn und...
Chinese 48th Escort Group Takes Over in Djibouti
The PLA Navy (PLAN)'s 48th Naval Escort Group has taken over responsibility for maintaining the Chinese naval presen...
U.S. Coast Guard Achieves Recruitment Turnaround
Over the last two fiscal years, the U.S. Coast Guard has witnessed a recruitment turnaround, and 2025 has been its best...
Dark Fleet Bunkering Highlights Sanctions System's Weakness
The activities of two oilers which regularly refuel Russian dark fleet tankers in the Baltic are showing the imperf...
EUNAVFOR Corrals Pirate Action Group in Indian Ocean
After days of pursuit, forces with EUNAVFOR and the Indian Navy have caught up with a pirate-occupied dhow in the Indian...
U.S. Shipyard Workers Blast White House's Suspension of Chinese Ship Fees
When the Trump administration agreed to suspend its Section 301 fees on Chinese-built ships late last month, Americ...
Med Marine Signs Contract With Namport For A High-Performance TRAKtor Tug
[By: Med Marine] On 28 October 2025, MED MARINE and Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT) signed a new shipbuilding contract for t...