1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (173+ words) Published by Erik Broekhuizen / Poten & Partners The IMDG Code has specific rules for declaring and stowing dangerous goods, including large lithium-ion battery packs. However, smaller batteries fall under an IMDG exception (SP188) if they meet certain testing criteria. They do not…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (154+ words) Published by Harry Valentine Published by Jack O'Connell Published Sep 3, 2026 9:24 PM by The Maritime Executive [By Ryan Anderson, Division of Marketing & Communications, Texas A&M Maritime Academy] Arriving during a year of celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of Texas A&M…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (176+ words) Published Sep 9, 2026 10:03 PM by The Maritime Executive The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is proud to announce that Joe Hughes, Chairman of the Managers of the P&I Club and Chairman of NAMEPA, will receive the 2026 NAMEPA Lifetime…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (251+ words) Published Sep 9, 2026 1:03 AM by The Maritime Executive Jotun has unveiled new analysis showing that its Imperial Fouling Protection System can deliver an approximately 50% lower carbon footprint over a 30-year service life compared with a conventional antifouling coating system, reinforcing the…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (254+ words) Published Sep 8, 2026 6:01 PM by The Maritime Executive [By Texas A&M University Maritime Academy] The TS Lone Star State is ushering in a new era for maritime education and training and will help prepare the next generation of mariners for…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (277+ words) Published by Pat Zeitler A newly refurbished vessel that was awaiting deployment for search and rescue operations off New South Wales will not enter service on time, and perhaps not at all. The Eden 30 (ED 30), which belongs to Marine Rescue…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (220+ words) Published by Erik Kravets Published Sep 2, 2026 10:23 PM by The Maritime Executive [By SUNY (New York) Maritime College] Maritime College has announced that a decision memorandum from the Maritime Administrator, Stephen M. Carmel has been received, outlining that MARAD will be activating…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (409+ words) Published by Jack O'Connell One crewmember, the cook, aboard a South Korean tugboat, miraculously survived as the boat he was working on capsized off Busan, South Korea, on Wednesday afternoon, September 2. Search and rescue teams recovered the body of one…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (268+ words) Ukraine and Russia are again intensifying their attacks. Reports indicate Ukraine launched one of its largest attacks of the war, targeting areas across Russia, including hitting the Ust-Luga oil terminal, while Russia retaliated with widespread attacks. The regional governor for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (398+ words) In a statement to The Maritime Executive, OSG and ATC highlight that they respect the collective bargaining and representation process, noting that they have long-standing histories with several maritime unions, including the AMO, SIU, and MEBA. The companies note that…...