The site for Arctic LNG 2 in the Gulf of Ob, early in construction (Novatek)

Despite Sanctions, Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Plant is Up and Running

U.S. Navy Exceeds Recruiting Goals for FY2025

Published Oct 2, 2025 7:29 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The U.S. Navy has exceeded its recruiting goals for FY2025, the service announced Wednesday - a clear sign of a turnaround after the doldrums of 2023.  After missing its targets by 20 percent in FY2023, the Navy made an all-out push to make it easier and faster to sign up and enlist. It reduced its minimum acceptable score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test to the lowest level allowable by law (subject to conditions), and increased the maximum recruit...

New York Launches Next Phase of Revitalization for Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Published Oct 2, 2025 6:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

New York is moving forward with its plan to expand port operations through the revitalization of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT). Once a key part of the operations, the plan seeks to end 50 years of disinvestment and decay while supporting the transformation of the area into a modern maritime port and vibrant mixed-use community. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) assumed operational control of BMT in May 2024 from the Port Authority of New York...

Boluda Adds Australia and Papua New Guinea Towage as Acquisitions Continue

Published Oct 2, 2025 5:57 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The Spanish-based Boluda Towage continues its aggressive path of acquisitions to consolidate the towages and global expansion with the acquisition of operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea from Royal Boskalis. The company highlights that the latest deal expands its presence to five continents and consolidates its operations in Asia. The group reports it has acquired the $600 million towage operation based in Australia and Papua New Guinea from Royal Boskalis. It adds 39 modern and versatile tugs to...

Massive Houthi Drone Seizure Reported in Aden by Yemeni Opposition Faction

Published Oct 2, 2025 5:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

  A massive seizure of drones and other military equipment apparently bound for the Houthis has been reported by an opposition faction known as the Southern Transitional Council. The faction, which is backed by the United Arab Emirates and is active in southern Yemen, reports it discovered 58 containers in the port of Aden carrying drones and components and weighing a total of 2,500 tons. In a statement issued on October 2 in Aden by the spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed...

Shipping

An Iranian tanker in the pre-sanctions era (file image courtesy NITC)

Iranian Oil Exports to China Come Under Renewed Pressure

  Iranian oil exports to China, which over the previous three months averaged 1.52m bpd, fell to 1.4m bpd in September. From January to August, the average monthly figure was 1.45m bpd, so the figure for September shows a fall below this average, and Vortexa estimate that the figure for October is already set to fall further. Despite the pressure Iran is under, and the setbacks it has suffered politically this year, Iranian exports of oil in 2025 have until...

Tugs & Salvage

Crew Rescued as Ukrainian Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea

  The Bulgarian Navy coordinated the rescue of 10 seafarers from a Ukrainian cargo ship that sank in the Black Sea on October 12.  Fears that the ship might have struck a mine, however, were dispelled by the Bulgarians, who said the incident was due to “structural weaknesses” which was supported by a poor maintenance record for the vessel. The cargo ship Eileen (3,00 dwt) issued a distress call midday on Sunday, October 12, reporting that the vessel was taking...

Government

NATO Highlights Decline of Russian Navy After Sub Surfaces Off France

  Speculation continues days after a Russian submarine surfaced off France during its trip home. Today, October 13, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took the opportunity to highlight the decline of the Russian navy, saying the vessel was “limping” and jokingly said it could be a “hunt for the nearest mechanic.” Russian media have been quick to deny the Western media coverage and widespread rumors of a malfunction on the diesel-electric submarine Novorossiysk. TASS said today it is a routine...

Corporate News

Anticipation for 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference Rises as Full Program Revealed

[By: WISTA International] The 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference will be the biggest WISTA International event to date, bringing together over 400 maritime professionals from around the world. This year’s organisers – WISTA Spain - report a sold-out event with just over two weeks to go until doors open at the World Trade Center in the vibrant Spanish port city of Barcelona. Taking place from 22 - 24 October and under the theme Powering the Future of Shipping and Trade:...

Cruise Ships

TUI Revised UK Strategy Transferring Newbuild Orders Away from Marella

TUI Group, which markets Mein Schiff in Germany and Marella Cruises in the UK, is revising its strategy for the UK. The group is transferring the first-ever newbuild order planned for Marella to TU Cruises, its joint venture with Royal Caribbean Group. The move is part of a “strategic realignment of its cruise operations,” the parent company TUI AG said in a financial community press release. It said the goal is to strengthen TUI Cruises' long-term growth platform...

Ports

Container Flow Resumes in Rotterdam as Court Orders Strikers Back to Work

The lashers working in the Port of Rotterdam who handle containers were ordered back to work for the next four days. A court found with a coalition of their employers and businesses that argued the strike was having a disproportionate impact and could threaten supply chains. The workers have been on strike since last Wednesday, October 8, and on Friday, extended their strike indefinitely. A spokesperson for the Port of Rotterdam told The Maritime Executive that they were...

Shipping

Iranian Oil Exports to China Come Under Renewed Pressure

Tugs & Salvage

Crew Rescued as Ukrainian Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea

Government

NATO Highlights Decline of Russian Navy After Sub Surfaces Off France

Corporate News

Anticipation for 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference Rises as Full Program Revealed

Cruise Ships

TUI Revised UK Strategy Transferring Newbuild Orders Away from Marella

Ports

Container Flow Resumes in Rotterdam as Court Orders Strikers Back to Work

Offshore

Seatrium Considers Legal Action After Maersk Terminates Order for WTIV

Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has been hit with a surprising contract termination notice for Maersk Offshore Wind's nearly completed wind turbine installation vessel. The companies had been hailing the vessel, which uses an innovative design, reporting that it is nearly 99 percent complete. Seatrium announced that it had received a notice of termination on October 9 from Maersk Offshore Wind, nearly three and a half years after the vessel was contracted. It said the contract is valued at...

Shipbuilding

USCG medium-duty Arctic Security Cutter icebreaker

Shipyards Line Up for New USCG Arctic Security Cutter Construction

Shipyards representing the partnership between Finland, Canada, and the United States quickly lined up to announce their roles in the new Arctic Security Cutter program. Two multinational partnerships based on the 2024 trilateral ICE Pact launched by the Biden administration are positioned to benefit from the newly announced Trump program. One of the partnerships was developed by Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards, which has already developed one of the designs with Finland’s Aker Arctic Technology, and which will...

Environment

Maersk Tests Adding Ethanol to Methanol to Enlarge Fuel Availability

Maersk reports it is continuing to test new steps that it can use to address issues within the supply of alternative fuels. The latest trial is using a blend called E10 (10 percent ethanol mixed into the methanol supplied to its dual-fuel vessel) as a possible means of enlarging the availability and sourcing pool of methanol for its dual-fuel fleet. The company reports the test has recently begun on the Laura Maersk, its smaller (2,100 TEU) methanol dual-fuel...

Business

hull of river cruise ship arriving for outfitting

Chinese River Cruise Line Enters European Market with Concordia Damen Ship

China’s Century Cruises, which calls itself China’s largest local tour operator for inbound travel, will enter the European market. It has ordered a ship from Concordia Damen for delivery in June 2026. The new cruise ship, which will be named Century Star, is being customized from one of the standard hulls Concordia Damen built on speculation based on its strong belief in the market opportunities. The Dutch shipbuilder, which has a long heritage in inland shipping, entered the...

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Despite Sanctions, Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Plant is Up and Running

U.S. Navy Exceeds Recruiting Goals for FY2025

New York Launches Next Phase of Revitalization for Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Boluda Adds Australia and Papua New Guinea Towage as Acquisitions Continue

Massive Houthi Drone Seizure Reported in Aden by Yemeni Opposition Faction

Iranian Oil Exports to China Come Under Renewed Pressure

Crew Rescued as Ukrainian Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea

NATO Highlights Decline of Russian Navy After Sub Surfaces Off France

Anticipation for 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference Rises as Full Program Revealed

TUI Revised UK Strategy Transferring Newbuild Orders Away from Marella

Container Flow Resumes in Rotterdam as Court Orders Strikers Back to Work

New Webinar Series Explores Polymers in Ship and Offshore Piping Systems

Retailers Turn to AI for Precision Forecasting Amid Supply Chain Challenges

ComAp Delivers Advanced Power Management for Damen’s Hybrid Waterbus

Iranian Oil Exports to China Come Under Renewed Pressure

Crew Rescued as Ukrainian Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea

NATO Highlights Decline of Russian Navy After Sub Surfaces Off France

Anticipation for 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference Rises as Full Program Revealed

TUI Revised UK Strategy Transferring Newbuild Orders Away from Marella

Container Flow Resumes in Rotterdam as Court Orders Strikers Back to Work

Seatrium Considers Legal Action After Maersk Terminates Order for WTIV

Shipyards Line Up for New USCG Arctic Security Cutter Construction

Maersk Tests Adding Ethanol to Methanol to Enlarge Fuel Availability

Chinese River Cruise Line Enters European Market with Concordia Damen Ship

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