Russian government officials, Rosatom, and the JSC Baltic Shipyard marked the completion of the fourth massive nuclear-powered icebreaker with a ceremony hoisting the national flag on the vessel. Rosatom highlighted that it is a key component of the strategy for the Northern Sea Route and the efforts to maintain year-round transit in the western Arctic […]
On Tuesday, Ukraine’s defense intelligence service (GUR) claimed that one of its drone boats had successfully shot down a Russian helicopter at sea – a first for any unmanned vessel in combat. Russian helicopters have previously engaged with missile-equipped Ukrainian surface drones, but this is the first time that an aircraft has been downed. […]
A fuel spill cleanup is underway as officials work to understand why two giant bulkers collided in China’s busy Yangtze River. There were no injuries to the crews and both vessels are reported to be stable although at least one has suffered hull damage. The incident involved one of Japan’s giant 175,000 dwt Capesize […]
U.S. forces launched a series of new attacks on Houthi facilities in Yemen with the militants claiming to have stopped the attacks by targeting the carrier Harry S. Truman. U.S. CENTCOM appeared to confirm the attack mentioning in its report that seven cruise missiles and one-way attack UAVs were destroyed over the Red Sea. […]
From a disabled chimpanzee to a mobile heart clinic, DHL’s 2024 deliveries highlight its extraordinary ability to handle diverse and meaningful shipments with precision and care. One standout example was the transport of Chocolat, a disabled chimpanzee, from Kenya to her new home at the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset, UK. Chocolat, rescued […]
Ukraine’s export economy posted a 13% increase in value and a 29% rise in tonnage, according to year-end data released by Ukraine’s economy ministry. The war-torn nation exported 129 million tons of goods valued at $41 billion, outpacing 2023’s figures of 100 million tons worth $36.1 billion – and the revival of Ukraine’s maritime trade […]
The Russian-occupied port of Sevastopol, Crimea has come under renewed attack by Ukraine’s drone forces after a monthslong lull. Three loud and heavy explosions were reported in Kozacha Bay late Monday night, and citizen journalists said that a large fire was burning in the area. Both aerial and maritime drone attacks were reported. Sevastopol’s […]
Pilot ladder accidents are a leading cause of death in the maritime industry, particulary for marine pilots, who have to use them for boat-to-ship transfers while in motion. Because of the inherent danger of their use, pilot ladder construction is closely regulated, certified, and – for reasons of cost-saving – often faked by cut-rate […]
Chinese officials hailed the newly built Tiejian Wind Power 2000 as the “most advanced fourth-generation self-elevating” wind power installation vessel in China. Delivered on December 28, the vessel is designed to place the largest wind turbines including ones with a capacity of over 20 MW. The vessel was built by CIMC Raffles and will operate […]
Officials in Peru and Ecuador are continuing to warn the public to stay away from the coast as massive waves several times the normal height are devastating the shoreline and washing inland. The phenomenon began on Christmas day and peaked on Friday and Saturday, December 27 – 28, but could continue until at least January […]
Over the weekend, a U.S. Coast Guard aircrew rescued two fishermen whose vessel capsized in rough weather off Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico. At about 1300 hours on Saturday, Sector San Juan received a DSC alert from an unregistered VHF radio. Shortly after, a good Samaritan called in a report of a disabled vessel off […]
The Maritime Executive Magazine, our flagship publication, reaches tens of thousands of people with every edition. Its contents also appear on our site, and they rank among our most popular opinion posts, bringing in as many as 8,000 viewers each. This year, readers relied on TME’s magazine columnists for the inside scoop on the […]
