The Maritime Executive

The Maritime Executive started its journey in 1997, offering insights from global executives along with case studies about their companies in every edition. Over the years, it has grown into the largest business journal in the maritime sector, distributing 28,000 copies six times a year across 127 countries. In 1999, the MarEx Newsletter launched, initially reaching just 1,000 readers with a monthly publication. Now, it has expanded significantly, publishing five times a week and reaching over 60,000 subscribers. The Maritime Executive's website, which debuted in 1999 at www.maritime-executive.com, originally served as a platform for the magazine and newsletter. It has since evolved into a valuable source for breaking news, editorials, videos, and industry happenings. Both the newsletter and the website have also turned into substantial revenue generators for the organization.

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Finland Reports Russia Has Begun Naval Escorts for Shadow Fleet Tankers

1 week ago | maritime-executive.com

After vowing to take steps to protect its vessels, Russia has reportedly begun escorting shadow fleet tankers in the Gulf of Finland. Defense Ministe...
Interview: Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International

1 week ago | maritime-executive.com | Tony Munoz

As she enters her third year at the helm of WISTA (Women's International Shipping and Trading Association), Elpi Petraki can take justifiable pride in her many accomplishments – increased membership, new national chapters, a landmark second survey of "Women in Maritime" in partnership with the IMO, Observer Status at UNCTAD (United Nations Trade and Development) and more. But that's not her style.
Federal Stop-Work Order Puts Pause on Research to Help Navy Divers

2 weeks ago | maritime-executive.com | David Nutt

Everybody needs a buddy – especially Navy divers. Working underwater is physically taxing, visibility is low, and divers can easily become exhausted or suffer from insufficient oxygen or nitrogen narcosis, resulting in cognitive impairment. The problem with relying on a partner who can come to your rescue, however, is that they are vulnerable to the same conditions.
Change of Direction

2 weeks ago | maritime-executive.com | Paul Benecki

The offshore oil and gas industry has bounced back from the doldrums of recent years with a leaner look and fewer players. Worldwide rig utilization is the highest since 2014, thanks to a wave of scrapping and a revival of activity. But the other offshore – wind – is taking a backseat as investors look for more profitable options. Five years ago, European oil majors announced a significant pivot to renewables.
A Made-in-Canada Solution for U.S. Coast Guard Ice Class Ships

1 month ago | maritime-executive.com | Jack Gallagher

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking an expedited procurement of ships that can operate in ice. Concurrently, the Royal Canadian Navy has just received the sixth of the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS). This is part of a large program to replace naval assets of various classes. The AOPS were build by Irving Shipbuilding Limited in Halifax, and the comparative capabilities are shown in the table below.
Interview: Helen Barden, Director of External Affairs at NorthStandard

1 month ago | maritime-executive.com | Jack O'Connell

As one of a small group of lawyers with in-depth decarbonization expertise, Barden has become a "go-to" person when it comes to the fast-changing world of maritime climate rules and regulations. Welcome, Helen! Tell us about yourself – your background and education. I grew up in Northumberland, in the North East of England, surrounded by countryside.
Pioneering an Industry

1 month ago | maritime-executive.com | Tony Munoz

It started small, like all great ventures, with a single sightseeing boat on the Connecticut River in 1970, and grew from there. Eventually a shipyard was added, then more vessels and more itineraries as the concept of river cruising in the U.S. began to slowly catch on. The concept was long established in Europe, where riverboats – essentially extended barges – were common sights on the Rhine and Danube and Europe's other great rivers for decades, and Americans were eager customers.
The Maritime Executive's Annual Offshore Energy Edition is Available Online

1 month ago | maritime-executive.com | Tony Munoz

CELEBRATING WOMEN With the IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime coming up in May, we thought it appropriate to highlight two stellar examples of women’s achievements in our current issue. The first is Elpi Petraki, pictured on the cover, and the second is Helen Barden, featured in our Executive Achievement column. Elpi, of course, is the dynamic President of WISTA International, the leading organization for women in maritime.
Saya de Malha: Creating a New Nation

1 month ago | maritime-executive.com | Ian Urbina

Vast and sometimes brutal, the high seas are also a place of aspiration, reinvention and an escape from rules. This is why the oceans have long been a magnet for libertarians hoping to flee governments, taxes and other people by creating their own sovereign micronations in international waters. The Saya de Malha Bank has been especially attractive for such ambitions.
Economic Impact: Cruise Boom Benefits Port Communities

1 month ago | maritime-executive.com | Tom Peters

At the eastern end of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia on the island of Cape Breton sits the small port of Sydney. By comparison to dozens of other North American ports, it's small potatoes. But what's important, and even vital, to Sydney is the revenue generated by its cruise industry. In 2024, Sydney had a record year with 117 vessel calls, 13,297 passengers arriving on 20 cruise lines and millions of dollars in economic activity.