Guest posts and opinion pieces are an important part of the content we share with readers at The Maritime Executive. We are grateful to our guest authors for contributing their stories. Here are the most popular editorials of 2024, with topics ranging from naval developments to geopolitical confrontation to shadow tankers, AIS spoofing, and pollution. […]
The controversial contract for the Danish ferry company DFDS to take over ferry service to Jersey in the Channel Islands has been completed despite a pending challenge. The contract was awarded at the beginning of December after a competitive bidding process and the selection of the Danes marks the end of more than 60 […]
Senegal and Mauritania are set to become major producers of natural gas after oil major BP marked a significant milestone with the first gas flow from the offshore Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. It is the first gas development in the new basin offshore Mauritania and Senegal and is expected to put the two […]
Finnish investigators now have two more possible ways to detain the tanker Eagle S, which is suspected of severing multiple subsea cables in the Gulf of Finland on Christmas Day. In addition to the criminal inquiry initiated by Finnish law enforcement agencies, subsea cable operator Fingrid has asked a court to detain the tanker pending […]
The U.S.’s annual supply mission to Antarctica known as Operation Deep Freeze is moving into its next phase as the Polar Star, the U.S. Coast Guard’s only heavy icebreaker, started the final leg of its deployment. It will take her from Australia to the bases in the Antarctic. It marks the icebreaker’s 28th voyage to […]
The French Navy recently validated the performance of its top-end torpedo in a rare and dramatic sinking exercise. In a test-firing in mid-December, an unnamed French nuclear-powered attack submarine launched an F21 heavyweight torpedo at the retired corvette Premier Maitre L’Her. Images released by the Marine Nationale show that the torpedo hit just aft […]
A project financing package was completed at the end of December to continue the momentum for the development of another of the early, large offshore wind farms off the Northern U.S. Coast. Equinor reports it secured more than $3 billion in project financing for Empire Wind 1 on competitive terms due to strong interest […]
A seafarer working aboard a bulker that was bound for Australia is missing overboard from his ship. Mining giant Rio Tinto confirmed the reports before its vessel the RTM Zheng He (205,400 dwt) arrived in Australia. The company issued a statement detailing the efforts while reporting its thoughts were with the family, friends, and […]
A cargo of nearly 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate fertilizer that drew worldwide attention and created a hysteria over the “bomb ship” quietly arrived in Africa at the beginning of the week. The cargo which was seven times the amount that exploded in 2020 devastating sections of Beirut, Lebanon, became the subject of numerous […]
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to look back at the stories that shaped the air cargo industry last year. These articles not only captured the essence of 2024 but also offered valuable insights into the trends, challenges, and innovations that defined the sector. From industry-changing policies to technological advancements, here are […]
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international airline, has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen Airport. The deployment increases the network of destinations served by Emirates freighters to 38. READ: From chimpanzee to James Bond treasures: DHL reveals its most unusual deliveries of 2024 Previously served via belly hold capacity in […]
Singaporean OSV player Vallianz is the latest shipowner to be hit with a cyberattack, and has reported the details of the incident publicly. In an investor announcement filing with the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Vallianz said that it had been attacked by a ransomware hacking group. The malicious actors gained unauthorized access to the company’s […]
