Chinese and Korean VLCCs Clear Hormuz as Iran Claims to Increase Traffic

Published May 20, 2026 1:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

Iran continues to control the flow of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz for political and propaganda gains as the war of words...

Seven Stowaways Removed from Rudder of Bocimar Tanker

Published May 19, 2026 2:21 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Ghana Navy responded to a call for assistance from a Bocimar tanker sailing off the coast of Africa, only to find that seven s...

Published May 18, 2026 10:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

Following diplomatic pressure from Kyiv, the government of Turkey has refused to allow a Greek bulker carrying allegedly stolen gr...

Published May 18, 2026 9:29 PM by The Maritime Executive

Following the threat of asset seizures from the U.S. government, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have both paused all of their cargo booki...

Published May 18, 2026 3:17 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Russian-based container line FESCO is further expanding its global operations, with the company launching a new connection to...

Published May 18, 2026 1:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

Sweden’s Coast Guard reported on Monday that the country’s prosecutors have opened a new investigation into the detained product t...

Published May 18, 2026 1:06 PM by The Maritime Executive

Ukrainian officials are reporting that three commercial ships inbound for the ports near Odesa were struck on Monday. Although the...

Published May 17, 2026 8:51 PM by G. Allen Brooks

Oil is the lifeblood of the global economy. Without it, economies regress, living standards decline, and a future of subsistence l...

Published May 15, 2026 1:06 PM by The Maritime Executive

Daily reports continue to show a metered flow of tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz, with signs that Iran is increasing the activ...

Published May 14, 2026 3:50 PM by The Maritime Executive

China’s Ministry of Transport announced it has issued fines against a total of nine international container shipping lines, as wel...