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Dockworkers Disrupt Ports in Italy Protesting Alleged Arms Shipments

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

Port across Italy were reporting strikes and disruptions in their operations as unionized dockworkers staged a 24-hour strike to protest the alleged “militarization” of the ports. Reports indicate s...

Australia to Build New Hobart Wharf to Resolve Nuyina’s Refueling Problem

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

Australia is moving to resolve the refueling problem that is facing its flagship Antarctic research vessel RSV Nuyina. After public embarrassment over the problems, an agreement has been reached t...

Finland’s Plans to Replace World’s Oldest Operating Icebreaker

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

Finland is making progress on a project to replace the world’s oldest working icebreaker. They announced the progress, reporting that the project has settled on the design concept for a new vessel t...

CMA CGM Reveals Plan for Electric Container Barge Service on Rhône River

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

Shipping giant CMA CGM Group revealed that it is pursuing a plan to launch an electric river container barge on the Rhône River. The company is working in partnership with several organizations to l...

Strength of Cruise Market Spurs New Niche Startups

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

The continuing strong demand for cruise vacations and the positive outlook are once again attracting new players into the market and driving the formation of niche offerings. The COVID-19 pandemic a...

Turkish Fishermen Find Unexploded Drone in Waters Near Istanbul

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

The Turkish Coast Guard Command confirmed it was investigating the latest incident of an unexploded drone found in its waters. Earlier in Russia’s war with Ukraine, the concern had been errant mines...

EU Calls for Maritime Service Ban Targeting Russia's Shadow Tanker Fleet

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, took the wraps off its proposed 20th sanction package against Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine, saying the time ha...

US Sanctions More Tankers as Indirect Talks with Iran Begin

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

The U.S. State Department announced on Friday morning, February 6, that it was adding to the list of sanctioned tankers and companies supporting Iran’s oil industry as it seeks to keep up the pressu...

Korean RoRo Turns Around After Reporting Truck Fire

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

A Korean-flagged RoRo operating as a ferry was forced to turn around on Friday evening, February 6, after the crew discovered a truck fire onboard. The crew, aided by the local fire department and t...

Bureau Veritas Launches Gas Center of Excellence in Doha

By The Maritime Executive

February 6, 2026

[By:Bureau Veritas] Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) today announced the launch of its Gas Center of Excellence in Doha, Qatar, strengthening its commitment to supporting the continued growth...

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