The Maritime Executive
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Cargo Handling Specialist MacGregor Sold to Private Equity Firm
A well-known leader in maritime cargo and load handling, MacGregor is being sold to funds managed by Triton, a European...
Malaysia’s MISC and Armada Explore Merger to Form Floating Production Giant
Two of Malaysia’s leading offshore energy and shipping companies announced today, November 14, in a stock exchange that th...
Convicted Nigerian Pirate Charged Again for Second Hijacking
A Nigerian pirate who was convicted and sentenced for hijacking a Dutch freighter has been charged again in connection w...
US Sanctions Syrian Company and 13 Tankers Involved with Iranian Oil Trade
The Biden administration is continuing to use sanctions to pressure Iran and target the sources of funding for both Iran...
Efforts Push Forward for California Offshore Wind Despite Uncertainties
Both at the federal and local level efforts are continuing to push forward for the potential development of offshore win...
Ukraine Kills Senior Officer From Russia's Black Sea Fleet
Ukrainian agents have killed a top officer from one of Russia's Black Sea missile-boat squadrons in Sevastopol, taking revenge...
Denmark Bans Scrubber Discharge While Working Toward a Baltic-North Sea Ban
Denmark is joining the growing list of countries placing a ban on the discharge of scrubber discharge into its territori...
Europe Parliament Calls for Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
The members of the European Parliament on Thursday, November 14, overwhelmingly approved by a show of hands a new resolu...
Two Somali Pirates Get 30 Years in Prison for Kidnapping a Journalist
Two Somali pirate leaders have been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for their role in kidnapping and holding an...
Dali Arrives in China to Begin Repairs Eight Months After Baltimore Allison
The containership Dali arrived without incident at China’s Fuzhou Port yesterday, November 13, after a nearly two-...