3+ day, 29+ min 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…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (148+ words) Published Sep 10, 2026 9:10 PM by The Maritime Executive X1 Wind, a disruptive floating wind technology developer, has announced the successful closing of its fourth strategic funding round. The operation was led by Grow VP, which assumes around 8% of the share capital, and…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (105+ words) Real-world test data suggests that AI watchkeeping assistance systems can make shipping safer, reducing risk of collision during challenging navigation scenarios. But the tech's advocates say that it is by no means a substitute for skilled mariners: it augments the…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (103+ words) Published Sep 8, 2026 8:13 PM by The Maritime Executive Everllence PrimeServ Omnicare – Everllence's multi-brand lifecycle service offering – and ME Production – the leading scrubber specialist – have entered into a strategic cooperation to strengthen lifecycle support for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCSs). The new…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (271+ words) Published by Michael Alfutis It is raising an alarm while highlighting the critical role global shipping plays for everything from keeping store shelves stocked to keeping the global economy moving. It asserts that maritime transport is not just a service,…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (82+ words) The filing announces the start of what may be a long proceeding. The Maritime Commission's administrative law judge will have until September 2027 to issue an initial decision, and the FMC has until mid-March 2028 to finalize it. Published Sep 7, 2026 9:14 PM by…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (244+ words) Wallenius Marine, a pioneer in car carriers, is pursuing its first commercial use of wind-assisted propulsion with a scheduled 2027 retrofit of the technology to one of its newest car carriers. Working with Oceanbird, a Swedish joint venture that Wallenius Lines…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (100+ words) Published Sep 6, 2026 5:32 PM by The Maritime Executive Mercy Ships provides free medical care, including surgeries and medical training, in regions with limited access to healthcare, primarily in underserved local communities across Africa. As these hospital ships deliver critical healthcare services,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (168+ words) Published by Pat Zeitler Published Sep 1, 2026 6:52 PM by The Maritime Executive The appointment is part of a wider expansion of CyberOwl’s leadership as shipping enters the next phase of vessel and operational technology cybersecurity maturity: Under Kempley, CyberOwl will pursue…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (872+ words) Published by Pat Zeitler (Article originally published in July/Aug 2026 edition.) The winds of the digital age and artificial intelligence seem like a tempest for the marine industry. For those who are prepared and understand how to properly apply the…...