Launch Control

Published Apr 12, 2026 10:29 PM by Erik Kravets

A rocket launched from a barge in the middle of the ocean is the end of a long logistics chain involving cranes rated for explosiv...

Sweden Busts Bulker for Washing Russian Coal Residue Into the Baltic

Published Apr 12, 2026 8:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

After years of tolerating under-regulated tonnage linked to Russian trade in the Baltic, NATO member nations have begun cracking d...

Published Apr 12, 2026 3:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Separatist violence has been a serious problem in Pakistan's Balochistan region for years, punctuated by regular attacks on securi...

Published Apr 12, 2026 3:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Though Russia is currently trying to attract Asian buyers for its LNG, Europe’s dependence on the gas has risen to record levels....

Published Apr 12, 2026 1:16 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said in a statement that the U.S. Navy would blockade the Strait of Hormuz, doubling the impact...

Published Apr 10, 2026 12:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Three days into the announced ceasefire, the military portion appears to largely be holding, but Donald Trump’s demand that the St...

Published Apr 9, 2026 10:16 PM by The Maritime Executive

Four Royal Navy ships recently got under way to track the movements of Russian convoys through the English Channel and the North S...

Published Apr 9, 2026 5:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, well-known for its strict enforcement actions, announced it has issued a six-month ban a...

Published Apr 9, 2026 4:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

France is reported to be pursuing legislation to stiffen the penalties for vessels flying false flags or failing to comply with th...

Published Apr 9, 2026 3:52 PM by The Maritime Executive

The conflict in the Arabian Gulf has given a lift to sanctioned crude oil producers, according to analysts at Vortexa. "High-risk"...