https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/us-blindsided-by-chinas-sudden-submarine-ballistic-missile-test https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-30/ej6q0lbs/Jin_Type_094_Class_Ballistic_Missile_Submarine.jpg China's Jin-class (Type 094) ballistic missile submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T09:47:51.507Z US blindsided by China's sudden submarine ballistic missile test Asia, China, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asyad-shipping-orders-six-product-tankers-with-korean-shipbuilder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/354d0dfb-f96c-4f16-b695-9007529e90bd/a00c71963b897a3255a64e78e71d605f.jpg HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T09:42:49.835Z Asyad Shipping orders six product tankers with Korean shipbuilder MENA, Oman, Asyad Shipping, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-iran-sidelining-nuclear-programme-to-weaponise-the-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T09:26:35.211Z FEATURE | Iran sidelining nuclear programme to weaponise the Strait of Hormuz MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/ukrainian-drone-strikes-force-russian-diesel-export-ban https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ornqi2q5/primorsk-port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T09:20:41.773Z Ukrainian drone strikes force Russian diesel export ban Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Asia, India, MENA, Turkey, Latin America, Brazil, Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/fresh-vessel-attacks-have-war-risk-insurers-rethinking-hormuz-cover https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T09:15:00.568Z Fresh vessel attacks have war risk insurers rethinking Hormuz cover MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, International Maritime Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-vessel-news-roundup-july-9-cable-layers-for-asia-csovs-for-europe-and-new-construction-support-ships-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/93n5u1ll/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/xz80djhm/20260707131653764.jpg Steel-cutting ceremony for LS Marine Solution's new cable laying vessel, July 6, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/hlgjvhrz/Windward-Munich-Vard1.jpg Windward Munich during sea trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/epm0e285/17808624484301.jpg CF Formidable https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/qnesywcy/CS-Resilience-First-Steel-Cut-11.jpg Steel-cutting ceremony for the OMS Group's new cable laying vessel CS Resilience, July 7, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-02/uuuimtvq/CSOVWindeaClarke1web1.jpg Windea Clarke bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T09:14:12.518Z Offshore Vessel News Roundup | July 9 – Cable layers for Asia, CSOVs for Europe and new construction support ship's trials Asia, South Korea, LS Marine Solution, Europe, Norway, Salt Ship Design, Germany, Windward Offshore, Windward Munich (vessel), Vard, Netherlands, Holland Shipyards Group, Chevalier Floatels, CF Formidable (vessel), Marin Teknikk, Malaysia, OMS Group, CS Resilience (vessel), Ulstein Design and Solutions, Crist, Poland, Bernhard Schulte Offshore, Ulstein Verft, Windea Clarke (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-the-high-cost-of-neglecting-ship-repairs-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/u390by7f/181127-N-PL543-10021.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain prepares to depart from a drydock at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, November 27, 2018. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | The high cost of neglecting ship repairs [Grey Power] Oceania, Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/vessel-review-discovery-hybrid-cable-layer-to-support-wind-farm-construction-off-japan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/bm8w3wco/Discovery-Vard1.jpg Discovery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/t7qnposj/Destiny-Brunvoll1.jpg Destiny https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/h89phgz2/Destiny-Brunvoll-21.jpg Destiny https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-30/s6x0gg18/Discovery.jpg Toyo Construction's new cable laying vessel Discovery bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Discovery – Hybrid cable layer to support wind farm construction off Japan Asia, Discovery (vessel), Japan, Toyo Construction, ClassNK, Europe, Vard, Norway, Vard Shipyards Romania, Romania, Vard Langsten, Vard Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/vessel-review-mes-c7-versatile-jackup-pontoon-for-port-and-offshore-construction-and-maintenance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/6dgriwzu/MES-C7-Poseidon-Jackup1.jpg MES-C7 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/aq87vwm4/MES-C7-Marine-Equipment-Solutions1.jpg MES-C7 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/5gunpzs1/A-jackup-barge-from-the-same-series-as-MES-C7-being-used-for-cable-laying-Combifloat1.jpg A jackup barge from the same series as MES-C7 being used for cable laying https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/dtcarvdx/Jackup-barge-from-the-same-series-being-used-in-heavy-seas-Combifloat1.jpg A jackup barge from the same series as MES-C7 being used in heavy seas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/74e6yc28/Jackup-barge-from-the-same-series-being-used-for-a-jetty-construction-projct-in-the-UK-Combifloat1.jpg A jackup barge from the same series as MES-C7 being used for a jetty construction projct in the UK bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | MES-C7 – Versatile jackup pontoon for port and offshore construction and maintenance North America, RINA, Europe, United States, MES C7 (vessel), Poseidon Jackup, Poseidon Barge, Combifloat Group, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/fire-boat-capsizes-after-being-struck-by-whale-off-new-jersey-all-on-board-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/jpb9xghi/74060857810283327098270018399331010392259621n1.jpg The capsized fireboat with the Carteret Fire Department crew being rescued nearby, July 4, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T08:54:37.216Z Fire boat capsizes after being struck by whale off New Jersey; all on board rescued incidents, New Jersey, United States, North America, Carteret Fire Department https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/russias-neva-travel-places-new-tour-boat-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/9kc083e8/City-Cruise-2-Neva-Travel.jpg City Cruise-2 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T08:25:41.304Z Russia's Neva Travel places new tour boat into service Europe, Russia, Neva Travel, Project 04240, City Cruise 1 (vessel), City Cruise 2 (vessel), Mashpromlizing, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Sredne Nevsky Shipbuilding Plant https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-injured-in-vehicle-boarding-mishap-on-massachusetts-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/49hfoe2l/Island-Home-MarineTraffic-com-Paul-Kinnaly.jpg Island Home bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T05:44:50.935Z One injured in vehicle boarding mishap on Massachusetts ferry incidents, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Island Home (vessel), The Steamship Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/capital-dredging-completed-at-indias-kamarajar-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/jn4zsr8o/47502173438222312513231153057049097448296754n1.jpg Kamarajar Port bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T05:21:42.014Z Capital dredging completed at India's Kamarajar Port Asia, India, Kamarajar Port (India), Capesize https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/nyk-christens-new-dual-fuel-lpg-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/om92p8x0/lyla11.jpg Naming ceremony of Lyla Pathfinder, NYK's new LPG carrier, July 7, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T05:03:45.390Z NYK christens new dual-fuel LPG carrier Asia, Japan, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Lyla Pathfinder (vessel), Luna Pathfinder (vessel), Lucent Pathfinder (vessel), MENA, United Arab Emirates, Panama, ClassNK https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/senior-navy-official-convicted-over-argentine-submarine-tragedy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/xdk5sp26/de22ba29164cd345f1525b433b4de729.jpg The Argentine Navy submarine ARA San Juan, which sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean along with her entire crew on November 15, 2017 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T04:51:55.388Z Senior navy official convicted over Argentine submarine tragedy Latin America, Argentina, Argentine Navy, ARA San Juan (vessel), Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Infinity, Seabed Constructor (vessel), incidents https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/ahts/united-offshore-managed-anchor-handler-fleet-transfers-to-new-owner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/vkuu0k2y/GH-Voyager-MarineTraffic-com-Geir-Vinnes.jpg Anchor handling vessel GH Voyager bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T04:11:36.316Z United Offshore-managed anchor handler fleet transfers to new owner United Offshore Support, Europe, Germany, Hayfin Capital, GH Voyager (vessel), GH Freedom (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/norwegian-authorities-warn-of-mercury-contamination-from-sunken-ww2-submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/uthueoiy/U-864-Kystverket1.jpg The German submarine U-864, which lies at the bottom of the North Sea just off Norway's Vestland County. The submarine was sunk by a torpedo fired by a British submarine, leading to her loss and those of her entire 73-strong crew, on February 9, 1945. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T01:52:55.055Z Norwegian authorities warn of mercury contamination from sunken WW2 submarine Europe, history, World War II, Norway, Norwegian Coastal Administration, Kriegsmarine, Type IX, U 864 (vessel), Royal Navy, HMS Venturer (vessel), V class, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/dutch-builder-delivers-101m-custom-yacht-to-new-owner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/y6h1nj8z/Destiny-Feadship1.jpg Destiny bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T01:12:35.630Z Dutch builder delivers 101m custom yacht to new owner Europe, Netherlands, Feadship, Destiny (vessel), Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, De Vries Scheepsbouw Makkum, Defy (vessel), Sophia (vessel), North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/construction-begins-on-cable-laying-vessel-for-ls-marine-solution https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/xz80djhm/20260707131653764.jpg Steel-cutting ceremony for LS Marine Solution's new cable laying vessel, July 6, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T00:25:45.397Z Construction begins on cable laying vessel for LS Marine Solution Asia, South Korea, LS Marine Solution, Europe, Norway, Salt Ship Design, LS Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/isles-of-scilly-steamships-new-cargo-vessel-formally-named https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/kxntc29o/MENWETHAN-NAMING-41.jpg Naming ceremony of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group's new freight vessel Menawethan bairdmaritime en 2026-07-09T00:09:52.426Z Isles of Scilly Steamship's new cargo vessel formally named Europe, United Kingdom, Isles of Scilly, Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, Menawethan (vessel), Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/offshore-tugs-and-operations/spanish-yard-secures-additional-tug-order-from-ostensjo-rederi https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/dornnxnf/Skipsteknisk.jpg Rendering of Østensjø Rederi's new offshore tugs bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T22:02:33.997Z Spanish yard secures additional offshore tug order from Ostensjo Rederi Europe, Spain, Astilleros Gondán, Norway, Skipsteknisk, Østensjø Rederi https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/neo-next-offshore-workers-back-strike-action-over-pay-dispute https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-20/z8peu7zv/elgn-franklin-768x392.jpg Elgin Franklin platform bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T19:04:30.380Z Neo Next offshore workers back strike action over pay dispute strike action, Europe, United Kingdom, North Sea, TotalEnergies, France, NEO Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/angola-lng-goes-offline-for-32-days-as-planned-maintenance-begins https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/qrl6buij/Angola-LNG-plant.jpg Angola LNG plant bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:57:09.455Z Angola LNG goes offline for 32 days as planned maintenance begins Africa, Angola, Sonangol, Europe, Italy, Eni, United Kingdom, BP, North America, United States, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-gives-iran-a-little-warning-of-more-us-strikes-wednesday-night https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/xre0iaor/260301-D-D0477-1174.avif Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 1, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:51:48.073Z Trump gives Iran a "little warning" of more US strikes Wednesday night North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-persian-gulf-nations-face-nightmare-scenario-if-us-iran-talks-fail https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/0pda8d8h/iran-boats.jpg IRGC boats being targeted by US forces in new retaliatory strikes bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:46:47.942Z OPINION | Persian Gulf nations face nightmare scenario if US-Iran talks fail MENA, Persian Gulf, Iran, North America, United States, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/moran-towing-corporation-completes-integration-of-bisso-towboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/191121-1-Bisso-Towboat.jpg Andrew S, a Bisso Towboat tractor tug bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:35:52.036Z Moran Towing Corporation completes integration of Bisso Towboat North America, United States, Moran Towing Corporation, Bisso Towboat https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/south-korea-and-china-shipyard-concentration-could-slow-lng-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-27/spoxx3t8/20250121103739600.jpg HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:22:59.024Z South Korea and China shipyard concentration could slow LNG expansion Asia, South Korea, China, North America, United States, Qatar, MENA, Africa, Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/black-sea-drone-strike-hits-chevron-chartered-oil-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/gsun0tg8/yasa-polaris.jpg Yasa Polaris bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:15:22.301Z Black Sea drone strike hits Chevron-chartered oil tanker Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Black Sea, Tengizchevroil, Kazakhstan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-refiners-ride-fuel-demand-wave-to-big-profits-but-it-may-not-last https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/iii7gk4y/Aurecon-Thai-Oil-Berth-Maersk-Murotsu-docking-operations-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Thai Oil refinery port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:10:30.614Z OPINION | Refiners ride fuel demand wave to big profits, but it may not last MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-of-galveston-opens-new-cargo-berth-with-first-vessel-arrival https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/twxzbjrg/toledo-at-galveston.jpg Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel Toledo unloading at the Port of Galveston, Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T18:01:38.205Z Port of Galveston opens new cargo berth with first vessel arrival North America, United States, Port of Galveston, Europe, Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/feature-risk-of-explosion-low-for-qatari-lng-tanker-disabled-by-projectile https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/57cadb75/al-rekayyat.jpg Al Rekayyat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T17:48:37.089Z FEATURE | Risk of explosion low for Qatari LNG tanker disabled by projectile MENA, Qatar, North America, United States, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Nakilat, Saudi Arabia, Bahri, Oman, International Maritime Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/tariff-fears-and-war-costs-spark-jump-in-us-june-imports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/e3n5hr36/1920px-PortofLongBeachbyDonRameyLogan.jpg Port of Long Beach, California bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T17:41:14.881Z Tariff fears and war costs spark jump in US June imports North America, United States, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-a-lot-of-love-and-unity-at-nato-summit-trump-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/mkogivm2/cq5dam.web.1280.1280.jpeg NATO allies at the July 2026 summit in Ankara, Turkey https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-01/cubkij0k/Lockheed-Martin1.jpg Patriot missile launcher on the flight deck of the US Navy Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T17:38:03.852Z FEATURE | "A lot of love and unity" at NATO summit, Trump says North America, United States, Europe, Spain, Greenland, NATO, France, MENA, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/fremantle-southern-breakwater-to-undergo-routine-maintenance-works https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/euwmj7ei/maci-ffbhsouthernbreakwater.jpg Southern breakwater at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T17:23:29.348Z Fremantle southern breakwater to undergo routine maintenance works Oceania, Australia, Fremantle Harbour, Western Australia Department of Transport https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/biggest-strike-in-decades-threatens-to-halt-bhp-port-hedland-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T17:15:12.874Z Biggest strike in decades threatens to halt BHP Port Hedland operations Australia, Oceania, BHP, Port Hedland, BHP South Flank Project, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/security-fears-spike-as-tankers-abort-strait-of-hormuz-transit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T17:09:12.774Z Security fears spike as tankers abort Strait of Hormuz transit MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, Asia, Japan, NYK, Pertamina, Indonesia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/the-bluefin-tuna-boom-leaving-japanese-fishermen-empty-handed https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/kg4uqxcd/Australian_Southern_Bluefin_Tuna_credit_ABSTIA.jpg Bluefin tuna bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T17:03:49.625Z The bluefin tuna boom leaving Japanese fishermen empty-handed Asia, Japan, tuna https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/boem-announces-third-offshore-lease-sale-in-gulf-of-america https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T11:10:04.977Z BOEM announces third offshore lease sale in Gulf of America North America, United States, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Gulf of America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/canadian-pipeline-settles-long-running-toll-dispute-with-oil-shippers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-08/gypx5djx/Birth-1first-export-vessel-entering-WMT.jpg Westridge Marine Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T11:00:53.129Z Canadian pipeline settles long-running toll dispute with oil shippers Canada, North America, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-interim-iran-deal-is-over-trump-declares-after-fresh-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/w63n77d7/260228-D-D0477-1473.avif Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T10:56:51.234Z FEATURE | Interim Iran deal is over, Trump declares after fresh attacks North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, NATO, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/video-us-military-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-in-retaliation-for-maritime-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/0pda8d8h/iran-boats.jpg IRGC boats being targeted by US forces in new retaliatory strikes bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T10:49:12.657Z VIDEO | US military launches new strikes against Iran in retaliation for maritime attacks North America, United States, US Central Command, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-secures-new-charter-contract-for-kamsarmax-bulker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/7qlzpoog/medusa.jpg Medusa bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T10:41:48.890Z Diana Shipping secures new charter contract for Kamsarmax bulker Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Kamsarmax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-strikes-back-at-iranian-oil-trade-following-maritime-attacks-reimposes-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-22/yvk8y50r/170536571.jpg National Iranian Tanker Company tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T10:32:54.343Z US strikes back at Iranian oil trade following maritime attacks, reimposes sanctions MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Asia, China, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/panama-canal-faces-potential-draught-restrictions-by-2027-if-rain-falls-short https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Panama-Canal-Authority1-1.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T10:24:12.232Z Panama Canal faces potential draught restrictions by 2027 if rain falls short Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/supply-deal-revives-delayed-3b-nigeria-flng-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/dki41sor/utm-offshore-lng.jpg Concept render of UTM FLNG in Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T10:19:33.038Z Supply deal revives delayed $3b Nigeria FLNG project Africa, Nigeria, UTM Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-july-8-russian-electric-tour-boats-japanese-dinner-cruise-ship-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/m85ix3eg/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/y6mul482/Rendering-of-Amane-NYK1.jpg Rendering of Amane https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/yt0ux4p3/RINA1.jpg Rendering of Foreship's new ferry design https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-06/0la3xhtq/Norman-Selfe1.jpg Transdev Sydney Ferries' catamaran vessel Norman Selfe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-30/5au2qwdx/Emperium1.jpg The Project EM2108 sightseeing vessels Vologda Dawns and Vologzhanin bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T09:07:30.693Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | July 8 – Russian electric tour boats, Japanese dinner cruise ship and more Asia, Japan, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Amane (vessel), Maehata Shipbuilding, Europe, Greece, RINA, Foreship, Oceania, Australia, RDM Constructions, New South Wales, Transdev Sydney Ferries, Norman Selfe (vessel), Jack Mundey (vessel), Tasmania, Transport for NSW, Parramatta River, Russia, Vologda Dawns (vessel), Vologzhanin (vessel), Project EM2108, Emperium, United Kingdom, Scotland, Caledonian Maritime Assets, Loch Indaal (vessel), Lochmor (vessel), Claymore (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-bp-beyond-petroleum-beyond-perdition-or-just-bad-performance-part-two-of-two-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/72f8rkiv/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/tapgnnta/murray-auchincloss-credit-1439662.jpg Murray Auchincloss, former CEO of BP https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/uble4sq8/meg-oneill-thumbnail.jpg Meg O'Neill, former CEO of Woodside and later of BP https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/vf71r3xz/BP-Execs1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/0e7zg564/Liza_Destiny_FPSO_source_ExxonMobil.jpg The FPSO Liza Destiny operating on the Liza field off Guyana bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | BP: beyond petroleum, beyond perdition or just bad performance? (part two of two) [Offshore Accounts] Europe, United Kingdom, BP, Guyana, Latin America, Liza Destiny (vessel), ExxonMobil, United States, North America, Asia, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Indonesia, Gulf of Mexico, Azerbaijan, Trinidad and Tobago, Eni, Italy, Africa, Senegal, Mauritania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/seining/vessel-review-creativity-custom-anchovy-and-sardine-seiner-for-operation-off-south-africas-west-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/m7s4e5p8/Sachal-Creativity-05201.jpg Creativity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/s3puh4bk/Sachal-Creativity-05031.jpg Creativity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/tbdqolo3/Sachal-Creativity-25031.jpg Engine room https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/w8zugjnl/Screenshot-2026-07-08-at-10-07-46-MFV-Creativity-at-Sea-27m-Custom-Purse-Seiner-Sea-Trials-Interior-Deck-Tour-Sachal-Shipyard-YouTube.jpg View of forward deck showing the Petec winch and other equipment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/unp3d8qq/Screenshot-2026-07-08-at-10-06-38-MFV-Creativity-at-Sea-27m-Custom-Purse-Seiner-Sea-Trials-Interior-Deck-Tour-Sachal-Shipyard-YouTube.jpg Galley https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/9sc00207/Sachal-Shipyard-Creativity-Bridge1.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ryacfrjd/Creativity-Sachal-Shipyard1.jpg Creativity bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Creativity – Custom anchovy and sardine seiner for operation off South Africa's West Coast Africa, South Africa, Sachal Shipyard, Creativity (vessel), Hesko Fishing https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/vessel-review-rasa-hydrogen-electric-tanker-takes-on-waste-collection-at-lithuanias-klaipeda-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/47zazzxm/Rasa-Baltic-Workboats-main-21.jpg Rasa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/0n1bkbbp/Rasa-Baltic-Workboats-21.jpg Rasa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/rr3s2zdv/Rasa-Baltic-Workboats-51.jpg Battery compartment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/psoosgi8/Rasa-Baltic-Workboats-41.jpg Forward deck with knuckle boom crane https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/5mmdgr29/Rasa-Baltic-Workboats1.jpg Rasa bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Rasa – Hydrogen-electric tanker takes on waste collection at Lithuania's Klaipeda Port Europe, Lithuania, Estonia, Baltic Workboats, Western Baltic Shipyard, Rasa (vessel), Port of Klaipeda, Klaipeda State Seaport Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/windward-offshore-takes-delivery-of-third-hybrid-csov-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/hlgjvhrz/Windward-Munich-Vard1.jpg Windward Munich during sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T05:51:21.245Z Windward Offshore takes delivery of third hybrid CSOV in series Europe, Germany, Windward Offshore, Windward Munich (vessel), Windward Athens (vessel), Windward Paris (vessel), Norway, Vard, DNV, Malta https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/sea-trials-completed-for-chevalier-floatels-new-construction-support-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/epm0e285/17808624484301.jpg CF Formidable bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T05:42:06.863Z Sea trials completed for Chevalier Floatels' new construction support vessel Europe, Netherlands, Chevalier Floatels, Holland Shipyards Group, Marin Teknikk, Norway, Vera Navis Ship Design, Portugal, CF Formidable (vessel), Africa, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/worker-crushed-to-death-by-falling-containers-at-indias-jawaharlal-nehru-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/oj0d0l1r/JNP-CMA-CGM.jpg Container vessel at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T05:21:37.524Z Worker crushed to death by falling containers at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port incidents, India, Asia, Jawaharlal Nehru Port https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/construction-begins-on-oms-groups-new-cable-laying-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/qnesywcy/CS-Resilience-First-Steel-Cut-11.jpg Steel-cutting ceremony for the OMS Group's new cable laying vessel CS Resilience, July 7, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T04:53:23.621Z Construction begins on OMS Group's new cable laying vessel Asia, Malaysia, OMS Group, CS Resilience (vessel), Norway, Europe, Ulstein Design and Solutions, Crist, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/nyk-names-new-tokyo-bay-cruise-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/y6mul482/Rendering-of-Amane-NYK1.jpg Rendering of Amane bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T04:14:35.141Z NYK names new Tokyo Bay cruise ship Asia, Japan, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Maehata Shipbuilding, Amane (vessel), The Cruise Club Tokyo, Lady Crystal (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/philippine-defence-chief-says-acquisition-of-secondhand-warships-from-japan-has-been-finalised https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-24/dwi9qy56/1000wq951.jpg The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Abukuma-class destroyer escort JS Chikuma (foreground) and the Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class destroyer HMAS Brisbane sail in formation during an exercise in the Pacific Ocean, November 10, 2023. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T04:01:24.011Z Philippine defence chief says acquisition of secondhand warships from Japan has been finalised Asia, Japan, Philippines, Philippine Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Abukuma class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-hapag-lloyd-to-include-suez-canal-in-existing-asia-europe-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/b7hxbjuy/Majestic-Maersk-MarineTraffic-com-Eckhard-Uhrbrock.jpg Majestic Maersk bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T04:00:36.427Z Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to include Suez Canal in existing Asia-Europe service Denmark, Europe, MENA, Egypt, Suez Canal, Asia, Germany, Hapag Lloyd, Gemini Cooperation Agreement, Maersk, Majestic Maersk (vessel), Red Sea, China, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/us-navy-suspends-sar-effort-following-helicopter-crash-in-arabian-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-02/s6i7punh/210902_7_USN.jpg A US Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter similar to the one that crashed in the Arabian Sea on July 1, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T02:49:37.027Z US Navy suspends SAR effort following helicopter crash in Arabian Sea North America, United States, US Navy, incidents, Arabian Sea, USS George H W Bush (vessel), Nimitz class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-navy-orders-additional-multi-role-uuvs-from-local-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-08/1a0gbysa/Lionfish-02-1024x576.webp HII's Lionfish UUV bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T00:38:03.610Z US Navy orders additional multi-role UUVs from local builder North America, United States, US Navy, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Lionfish (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/aal-shipping-wraps-up-turbine-transport-scope-for-australian-wind-farm-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/dqb00ai0/5bbe05ceaef63d1676c52243a5c25ef92f4150b9.jpg AAL Shipping's heavy lift vessel AAL Antwerp transporting wind turbine blades bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T00:25:02.981Z AAL Shipping wraps up turbine transport scope for Australian wind farm project Oceania, AAL Shipping, Australia, Western Australia, Asia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/biglift-cy-shipping-christen-first-heavy-lift-vessel-in-new-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-08/gke0lsn8/CY-Frontier-during-sea-trialpr.jpg CY Frontier during sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-07-08T00:10:35.814Z BigLift, CY Shipping christen first heavy lift vessel in new series Europe, Netherlands, Asia, South Korea, China, BigLift Shipping, Chung Yang Shipping, Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding, CY Frontier (vessel), BigLift Pioneer (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/new-amphibious-vessels-to-be-built-under-uk-netherlands-partnership https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-07/ps1dmabl/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsHMS-Albion11.jpg The Royal Navy landing platform dock HMS Albion, which was sold to Brazil in 2025 along with sister ship HMS Bulwark. As of July 2026, the Royal Navy has no dedicated amphibious assault ships with the HMS prefix, relying instead on the Bay-class dock landing ships operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T22:11:30.037Z New amphibious vessels to be built under UK-Netherlands partnership Europe, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Royal Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy, UK Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/stealthgas-resolves-insurance-claim-for-lpg-carrier-damaged-in-blast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-07/vpl4tchg/MarineTraffic-com-Bernard-Delmont.jpg Eco Wizard bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T19:25:21.997Z StealthGas resolves insurance claim for LPG carrier damaged in blast Europe, Greece, Stealth Gas, Russia, Port of Ust Luga, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Eco Wizard, Ust Luga, StealthGas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/germany-views-canadian-submarine-order-as-economic-boon https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-09/1xy618vs/TKMS1.jpg Rendering of a Type 212CD submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T19:18:09.775Z Germany views Canadian submarine order as economic boon Europe, Germany, North America, Canada, TKMS, South Korea, Asia, Hanwha Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/israel-europe-pipeline-proposed-to-cut-reliance-on-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-24/ol5wsten/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Map showing Israel bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T19:13:26.153Z Israel-Europe pipeline proposed to cut reliance on Strait of Hormuz MENA, Persian Gulf, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/trump-reaffirms-greenland-stance-during-nato-summit-in-turkey https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-03/fiu8p9ye/pexels-photo-8828348.webp Greenland bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T19:07:31.915Z Trump reaffirms Greenland stance during NATO summit in Turkey Europe, NATO, North America, United States, Greenland, Turkey, Denmark https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/four-seasons-yachts-owner-orders-third-luxury-vessel-from-italian-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ztsf1onj/Four-Seasons-I-MarineTraffic-com-By-AndyHumbert.jpg Four Seasons I bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T19:02:47.521Z Four Seasons Yachts owner orders third luxury vessel from Italian yard Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Marc Henry Cruise Holdings, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-exploration-in-focus-as-totalenergies-weighs-syria-return https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-01/91p10rco/emin-huric-MeME21VDU3A-unsplash.jpg Map showing Syria bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T18:40:08.249Z Offshore exploration in focus as TotalEnergies weighs Syria return Europe, France, TotalEnergies, MENA, Syria, Mediterranean Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/high-prices-choke-off-global-demand-for-natural-gas-in-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/t42czwe1/1920px-RasLaffanLNGterminalin2012.jpg Ras Laffan LNG terminal, Qatar bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T18:35:11.098Z High prices choke off global demand for natural gas in 2026 Asia, Europe, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/video-ukraine-intensifies-strikes-on-crimea-bound-russian-shadow-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/otfub6v5/crimea-fire.jpg Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in flames after Ukrainian drone strike in the Azov Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T18:31:15.508Z VIDEO | Ukraine intensifies strikes on Crimea-bound Russian "shadow fleet" Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, sanctions, Sea of Azov, Crimea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/equinor-awards-subsea-contracts-worth-600m-for-norway-projects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/6c3a40ke/a34fe4a452464bb6cb41266b6d7d3827ee28246f-2560x1440.jpg North Sea Giant and Normand Vision bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T18:23:34.586Z Equinor awards subsea contracts worth $600m for Norway projects Europe, Norway, Equinor, TechnipFMC, OneSubsea, NOV, Ocean Installer, Normand Vision, United Kingdom, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/iran-rejection-likely-to-sink-joint-uk-france-hormuz-naval-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/w9ihww43/260505-D-D0477-92831.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (nearest to camera) and another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underway in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T18:10:33.713Z Iran rejection likely to sink joint UK-France Hormuz naval mission Europe, France, United Kingdom, NATO, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Italy, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/china-and-japan-offer-two-very-different-sides-to-island-face-off https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-30/7lu0oofd/asfaf76a8f6a8f6.jpg Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T18:00:50.014Z China and Japan offer two very different sides to island face-off Asia, China, Japan, Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands, China Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/troubled-italian-sea-group-plans-100m-lifeline-from-q4 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/wkzflzep/MAIN.jpg The Italian Sea Group yard bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T17:47:08.510Z Troubled Italian Sea Group plans €100m lifeline from Q4 Europe, Italy, The Italian Sea Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/saipem-wins-2b-indonesian-fpso-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-19/8jwbzh4o/Area1_fpso_cover_24horizontal_16_9.jpg An Eni-operated FPSO bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T17:39:11.098Z Saipem wins $2b Indonesian FPSO contract Europe, Italy, Saipem, Asia, Indonesia, Eni https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/saudi-arabia-eyes-red-sea-pipeline-expansion-to-secure-oil-shipments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T17:30:17.743Z Saudi Arabia eyes Red Sea pipeline expansion to secure oil shipments MENA, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Aramco, Kuwait, Qatar, QatarEnergy, United Arab Emirates, Port of Fujairah, united rab emir https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/indonesia-purchases-brahmos-missile-system-under-new-contract-with-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/3rn28ndb/BrahMos-test.webp Brahmos missile test fire bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T17:20:42.718Z Indonesia purchases BrahMos missile system under new contract with India Asia, Indonesia, India, Brahmos Aerospace, Europe, Russia, Vietnam, Philippines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-opec-risks-becoming-a-paper-tiger-as-members-launch-post-war-price-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yzb7xllb/young-saudis-bring-zuluf-gosp-3-back-online.png Zuluf GOSP-3 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T17:14:34.978Z OPINION | OPEC risks becoming a paper tiger as members launch post-war price war MENA, OPEC Plus, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, Iraq, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Africa, Nigeria, Turkey, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/dp-world-shipping-solutions-acquires-containership-for-india-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/dpe9wap0/01dpworldindus.jpg DP World Indus bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T11:06:01.779Z DP World Shipping Solutions acquires containership for India operations MENA, DP World, DP World Shipping Solutions, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-saudi-crude-discounts-not-enough-to-upend-competition-as-price-war-ensues https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:49:37.504Z OPINION | Saudi crude discounts not enough to upend competition as price war ensues MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Asia, China, OPEC Plus, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Strait of Hormuz, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/mrpl-books-tanker-for-iraqi-oil-becoming-first-indian-state-refiner-to-do-so https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/ihvcak6e/Basrah_Oil_Terminal.jpg Basrah Oil Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:39:03.903Z MRPL books tanker for Iraqi oil, becoming first Indian state refiner to do so MENA, Iraq, Asia, India, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-oil-remains-costlier-than-gulf-rivals-despite-record-price-cut https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:30:51.205Z Saudi oil remains costlier than gulf rivals despite record price cut MENA, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, Asia, China, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-july-7-canadian-submarine-selection-danish-minelaying-ships-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/y3ajjxbj/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/t359xnqm/SFO-FD_M1-46_Contract.jpg Rendering of a new fireboat to serve the San Francisco International Airport https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-09/1xy618vs/TKMS1.jpg Rendering of a Type 212CD submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-06/i3aoyp5l/Navantia.jpg Laying of the keel of the eighth and final Avante 2200 corvette slated for the Royal Saudi Naval Force https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-01/a7t5k9b1/-havmiljo-og-minelagningsskibe-2026-artikel1.jpg Artist's impression of the Royal Danish Navy's new minelaying and environmental protection vessels bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:26:17.366Z Security Vessel News Roundup | July 7 – Canadian submarine selection, Danish minelaying ships and more North America, United States, California, Moose Boats, San Francisco Fire Department, Canada, Royal Canadian Navy, Germany, Europe, TKMS, Spain, Navantia, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Avante 2200, United Kingdom, Ocean Pacific Marine, Camarc Design, British Columbia, Denmark, Royal Danish Navy, OSK Design, Poland, Hvide Sande Shipyard, Karstensens Skibsværft, Karstensens Shipyard Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-missile-test-pushes-solomon-islands-closer-to-australia-as-both-countries-slam-move https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/7qdjkxj7/solomon-islands-map.jpg Map of Solomon Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:25:22.172Z China missile test pushes Solomon Islands closer to Australia as both countries slam move Oceania, Australia, Solomon Islands, Pacific Islands, Asia, China, Taiwan, People’s Liberation Army Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/suspected-iranian-attack-leaves-qatari-lng-tanker-with-major-damage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/57cadb75/al-rekayyat.jpg Al Rekayyat bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:13:39.657Z Suspected Iranian attack leaves Qatari LNG tanker with major damage MENA, Qatar, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, North America, United States, Nakilat, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/ex-police-boat-donated-to-australian-volunteer-rescue-organisation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/bf7h799w/ED-30-was-transported-to-Eden-by-truck1.jpg Eden 30 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:04:08.422Z Ex-police boat donated to Australian volunteer rescue organisation Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Marine Rescue NSW, New South Wales Police Force, Eden 30 (vessel), Steber International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japanese-vlccs-with-saudi-crude-move-to-exit-persian-gulf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T10:01:39.470Z Japanese VLCCs with Saudi crude move to exit Persian Gulf Asia, Japan, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Mitsui OSK Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/record-2025-for-global-lng-trade-faces-looming-middle-east-risk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-27/knfv6doy/lngcargo.jpg Loading LNG onboard a tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-07-07T09:56:59.411Z Record 2025 for global LNG trade faces looming Middle East risk Europe, Asia, North America, United States, Persian Gulf, China, Russia, Oceania, Australia, MENA, Qatar