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First Seaspan-Hapag Boxship Completes Dual-Fuel Methanol Conversion

Published Jun 1, 2026 5:56 PM by The Maritime Executive

The first of five planned conversions of conventionally powered containerships owned by Seaspan to dual-fuel methanol capabilities...

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Video: MSC Boxship Holed During Two Attacks by IRGC While Sailing off Iraq

Published Jun 1, 2026 1:34 PM by The Maritime Executive

A video is being circulated by a pro-Iranian Iraqi media outlet showing an MSC containership holed above the waterline. Alsumaria...

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France Boards Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker in the Atlantic

Published Jun 1, 2026 12:24 PM by The Maritime Executive

French troops on May 31 boarded a sanctioned crude oil tanker suspected of sailing under a false flag. The tanker named Tagor (114...

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Australian Police Find Cocaine Inside a Luxury Bus Aboard a Ro/Ro

Published May 31, 2026 8:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Australian Border Force (ABF) has once again busted a cocaine shipment tucked inside an imported luxury bus aboard a ro/ro - a...

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Four Fleet Designs: Which Navy is Best for America?

Published May 31, 2026 4:49 PM by CIMSEC

[By Capt. George Galdorisi, USN] Military leaders often use military-industry conferences to unveil new strategies. Coming on the...

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Port of Itajai Plans to Remove 133-Year-Old Wreck to Prepare for Dredging

Published May 31, 2026 4:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Brazilian Port of Itajaí has embarked on a project to remove the wreck of a merchant ship that has been lying on the bottom of...

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After Iranian Attack, Activists Renew Push for Live Export Ban

Published May 31, 2026 4:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

Animal welfare organizations are renewing their push for a total ban on seaborne livestock exports after some 4,000 sheep and goat...

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No Signs of Peace in the Gulf

Published May 31, 2026 1:47 PM by The Maritime Executive

From activity noted, there are few if any indications from the Gulf region or in the Strait of Hormuz area that a ceasefire or an...

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G2 Ocean to Expand and Add Sustainability Features to Open Hatch Cargo

Published May 31, 2026 11:25 AM by The Maritime Executive

Norway-based G2 Ocean, which was established in 2017 focusing on the open hatch segment, reports it has placed orders for six addi...

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Two Crew Injured as Russia Continues Attacks on Merchant Ships Near Odesa

Published May 29, 2026 2:19 PM by The Maritime Executive

A small, Turkish-owned cargo ship was set on fire, and two crewmembers sustained minor injuries as Russia continues to attack merc...

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