Ukraine to Prosecute Russian Captain for Causing Kerch Oil Spill

Published Jun 4, 2025 4:52 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Prosecutor General of Ukraine has filed papers in court seeking to hold a Russian sea captain responsible for oil pollution...

Generator Fire Forces Crew to Evacuate Ferry Docked in Italy

Published Jun 4, 2025 3:24 PM by The Maritime Executive

Italian firefighters were able to control a quick fire aboard the RoRo ferry Splendid operated by GNV (Grandi Navi Veloc...

Published Jun 4, 2025 2:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

The activist group calling itself the Freedom Flotilla Coalition continues to make its way across the Mediterranean head...

Published Jun 4, 2025 1:32 PM by The Maritime Executive

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the newly acquired icebreaker renamed Storis has departed on its maiden voyage from Pascagoula, M...

Published Jun 3, 2025 4:34 PM by The Maritime Executive

One of the biggest challenges facing European shipowners is the end-of-life resolution for ships. EU regulations limit how and w...

Published Jun 2, 2025 7:07 PM by The Maritime Executive

The government of Panama issued a statement rejecting the claims of critics that its flag registry has failed to take sufficient...

Published Jun 2, 2025 5:33 PM by The Maritime Executive

A Greek ferry diverted Sunday, June 1, from its normal course responding to a distress call. The Hellenic Coast Guard reported t...

Published Jun 2, 2025 1:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

Another cargo ship has been attacked in a violent incident of piracy off the coast of West Africa between Nigeria and São...

Published Jun 2, 2025 8:36 AM by Chris Birkert

Fouling control systems have never been more important when it comes to helping shipowners reduce carbon emissions and improve ves...

Published Jun 1, 2025 9:11 PM by The Maritime Executive

Arctic shipping in the Russian-controlled Northern Sea Route (NSR) is poised for major growth this year, with a record n...