The Maritime Executive

Military Challenges to China's South China Sea Claims are Increasing

The South China Sea remains a focal point of international maritime contention, where rising deployments of naval and aerial forces are challenging China's extensive and legally unsupported claims.
December 01, 2024
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Bottled up in the Black Sea Russia is Having a Dreadful Naval War

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has not only unfolded on land and in the air but also significantly on the waters of the Black Sea.
October 21, 2024
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Red Sea Security Crisis Affects a Widening Swath of the Global Economy

The Houthi missile attacks in the Red Sea are causing a significant impact on maritime commerce, extending beyond liner shipping to wet bulk, dry bulk, car carriers, and LNG trades.
February 20, 2024

Re-Imagining Africa’s Agency in Global Maritime Security

To address rising maritime security challenges along the African coastline, including the capture of the fishing vessel Almeraj 1 off the coast of Somalia, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and..
December 22, 2023

Bulker's Master Injured in Armed Robbery in Strait of Malacca

A crucial global trade route is subject to a rash of petty crime, but the consequences aren’t so petty.
November 09, 2023

Japan Extends Defense Aid to Pacific Nations as Tensions With China Rise

The leaders of Japan and Indonesia have agreed to bolster their ties in maritime security and their cooperation on climate change, energy and investment between the Asian archipelago nations.
September 11, 2023

Kenya and India to Collaborate on Maritime Security and Shipbuilding

The African nation of Kenya looks to expand its relationship with India and it works to build its efforts at maritime security as well as advance its ambitions of becoming a shipbuilding, repair, and..
September 06, 2023

Nigeria Adds Another Risk for Tanker Owners: Sudden Tax Bills

Nigerian authorities have added another potential compliance risk for tanker owners: newly-assessed back taxes.

Panama's Registry “Cleans Up” Fleet for International Compliance

The Panama Maritime Authority reports it is taking steps to increase its enforcement and remove ships from the registry that are failing to uphold standards or are involved in illegal activities or..

Indigenous Peruvians Attack and Block Oil Company’s Vessels

PetroTal, a Canadian-based company that reports it is the largest crude oil producer in Peru, said that its vessels and crews are coming under attack by the indigenous population as it works to move..