Large Bulker Abandoned After Attack Drifts Hundreds of Miles in Black Sea
By The Maritime Executive 2026-10-08 15:17:10 Bulgaria’s military reports it is monitoring the movements of an abandoned bulker that is drifting in the Black Sea.
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Tanker News Roundup | October 9 – Focus on Asian Yards: Deliveries to Malaysia, China and Qatar Plus Orders From Greece and Turkey
Newly delivered vessels include two South Korean-built gas carriers for operators in Malaysia and Qatar. Owners in Greece and Turkey have meanwhile placed orders for product tankers to be built in China.Top Ships agrees to acquire four ice-class MR tanker…
India Developing Icebreaker Construction Capacity With Russia, Shipping Minister Says
India is developing an industrial plan for building icebreakers in cooperation with Russia, the country's minister for ports, shipping and waterways said recently. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal told TASS that India is, “determined to develop this area,” and that some of…
$533 Million Lands on Arabian Drilling’s Backlog for Rig Quartet Deal
October 7, 2026 · 13 hours ago Arabian Drilling's backlog has surged to nearly $5 billion after a four-rig award from the Aramco-Kuwait Petroleum Corporation joint venture (JV).
Drug Smugglers Caught Dressed as Port Workers in Algeciras
By The Maritime Executive 2026-10-07 18:01:15 Spanish authorities became suspicious when they detected a jet ski moving near the containerships in the Port of Algeciras.
Constellation’s Greener Drilling Tech Fetches ABS Go-ahead as Duo Signs up for Decarbonization Quest
October 7, 2026 · 14 hours ago Brazil's Constellation has got a nod from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for diesel-emission technology aboard one of its drillships.