https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/naval-group-delivers-nearchos-frigate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-09/m5fyy1h4/17703714654491.jpg The Hellenic Navy FDI HN frigate HS Nearchos during sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T19:25:22.104Z Second French-built FDI frigate delivered to Hellenic Navy Europe, Greece, France, Hellenic Navy, FDI HN, Naval Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/third-pohjanmaa-class-corvette-launched https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/d0m5xuab/08-2-1-2-1.jpg Launch of the Finnish Navy's third Pohjanmaa-class corvette bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T19:23:21.349Z Third Pohjanmaa-class corvette for Finnish Navy launched Europe, Finland, Pohjanmaa class, Finnish Navy, Rauma Marine Constructions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/kirby-plans-towboat-barge-acquisition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/msy5vu55/200204_9_Kirby_Corporation.jpg Kirby Corporation tug and barge bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T19:09:45.154Z Kirby acquires inland vessels and Texas fleeting site for $115m North America, United States, Kirby Corporation, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/seine-nord-europe-lock-construction https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/wtjrz0ue/32dc4890_d26b_4852_8caf_65053eeeb002.jpeg Construction work on the Seine-Nord Europe Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T19:05:46.015Z Concrete works advance at first Seine-Nord Europe Canal lock in France Europe, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/uk-greenlights-two-gigawatt-subsea-power-cable-linking-coasts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-31/08do62i3/subsea-cable-1920x1008.jpg 3D rendering of a partially buried submarine power cable bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T19:02:53.558Z UK greenlights two-gigawatt subsea power cable linking coasts Europe, United Kingdom, National Grid (UK) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/capital-clean-energy-carriers-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-09/g2rh42d5/capitalgas-lng-ship-51.jpg Aristos I, an LNG carrier operated by Capital Clean Energy Carriers (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:58:07.248Z Capital Clean Energy Carriers reports surge in Q3 profit and revenue North America, United States, Capital Clean Energy Carriers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/missiles-and-drones-fail-to-dent-saudis-oil-export-rebound-in-october https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:54:10.760Z Missiles and drones fail to dent Saudi's oil export rebound in October MENA, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/finnish-border-guard-christens-valpas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/px244zfk/1fd128fb_9a1b_43eb_a100_51fc0a287054_9310efac94ff.jpg Naming ceremony of Valpas bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:50:28.381Z Finnish Border Guard officially names second new offshore patrol vessel Europe, Finland, Finnish Border Guard, Meyer Turku https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/uae-confirms-tanker-oil-leak-halted-with-no-fresh-pollution-detected https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-26/008xvmtk/FIG-1-Ritaglio.jpg Satellite imagery of oil spill off the UAE bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:26:50.466Z UAE confirms tanker oil leak halted with no fresh pollution detected MENA, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipowners-urge-offshore-reporting-reform https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-29/jo2x8xh3/DEME-Cuxhaven-780x4701.jpg A DEME dredger (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:22:30.455Z Shipowners flag flawed EU emissions rules ahead of 2027 carbon tax Europe, European Union, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-shortage-keeps-russia-india-oil-freight-rates-at-record-highs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:16:13.402Z Tanker shortage keeps Russia-India oil freight rates at record highs Europe, Russia, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/exxon-chevron-cash-in-on-refining-surge-to-beat-profit-forecasts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-10/hl7nevip/Chevron-Pascagoula-790x444.jpg Chevron's Pascagoula refinery along the Mississippi Gulf Coast bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:11:44.193Z Exxon, Chevron cash in on refining surge to beat profit forecasts North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Chevron, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/german-navy-receives-castor-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/90mrh1fw/04.jpg Castor bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T18:02:33.841Z Finnish shipbuilder delivers SWATH personnel transfer vessel to German Navy Europe, Finland, Germany, Tyovene, German Navy, BAAINBw https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/submarine-boom-powers-general-dynamics-to-raise-2026-guidance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/ell5vvxg/bairdmaritime2024-10-243fguf9lfbairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads201102-9-USN1.jpg Rendering of a Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T17:51:49.956Z Submarine boom powers General Dynamics to raise 2026 guidance business news, financial results, North America, United States, General Dynamics, General Dynamics Electric Boat https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/two-dead-110-rescued-from-illegal-migrant-boat-off-canary-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/lxkzis6v/canary-islands-map.jpg Map of Canary Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T17:41:36.067Z Two dead, 110 rescued from illegal migrant boat off Canary Islands illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Africa, Gambia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/cosco-shipping-ports-throughput-rises https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-15/p4ex07kx/chancay.png Port of Chancay in Peru bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T10:30:24.745Z COSCO Shipping Ports Q3 throughput rises, but profit stays flat financial results, business news, Asia, China, Cosco Shipping Ports, COSCO Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-ratchets-up-tensions-with-patrols-around-disputed-shoal-in-south-china-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-18/rnk69ln1/ScarboroughShoalLandsat.jpg Scarborough Shoal bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T10:24:45.982Z China ratchets up tensions with patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea Asia, China, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea territory disputes, South China Sea, China Coast Guard, People’s Liberation Army Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/bp-posts-record-quarterly-profit-as-iran-war-lifts-fuel-margins https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/oyq1rni1/BP-operated-Central-Azeri-Platform-in-the-Azerbaijan-sector-of-the-Caspian-Sea-courtesy-of-BP2025-03-26-065103vjwg.jpg BP-operated rig managed by Helmerich and Payne in the Caspian Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T10:16:55.279Z BP posts record quarterly profit as Iran war lifts fuel margins Europe, United Kingdom, BP, financial results, business news, Deepwater Horizon (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/norway-wagers-428m-on-floating-offshore-wind-test-projects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T10:13:17.370Z Norway wagers $428m on floating offshore wind test projects subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/nmdc-group-profit-falls-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/4a9cn5io/Q8BwjVsQfd-1280.jpg NMDC Group dredger bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T10:13:02.386Z NMDC Group nine-month revenue rises, but profit drops MENA, United Arab Emirates, NMDC Group, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/iran-conflict-and-gps-jamming-dents-fugro-earnings-in-q3 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/lvfql25z/Fugro-Equator-Fugro.jpg Fugro Equator bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T09:51:15.491Z Iran conflict and GPS jamming dents Fugro earnings in Q3 Europe, Netherlands, Fugro, MENA, Persian Gulf, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/boat-with-explosives-rams-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz 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 2026-10-30T09:47:42.861Z Boat with explosives rams tanker in Strait of Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Oman, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/huntington-ingalls-raises-shipbuilding-forecast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-11/kq2chfqf/7c663e37_e75c_4d74_be06_e88f344d88c9.jpg A Virginia-class submarine under construction at Newport News Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T09:40:22.397Z HII raises 2026 shipbuilding revenue forecast after $32.4b in Q3 contract awards North America, United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries, financial results, business news, Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia class, Columbia class, columb https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/petrobras-strikes-oil-again-with-third-find-off-northern-brazil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/lch18mab/localizacao-margem-equatorial-en.webp Located in the north of Brazil, between the states of Amapá and Rio Grande do Norte, the Equatorial Margin has important oil potential bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T09:36:44.451Z Petrobras strikes oil again with third find off northern Brazil Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Foz do Amazonas basin https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/fresh-off-us-approval-st-lng-targets-2027-green-light-for-82b-plant https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/tmjp3rkf/B0FOLNG1-IN-SHADOW.jpg Concept render of ST LNG project bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T09:32:27.516Z Fresh off US approval, ST LNG targets 2027 green light for $8.2b plant North America, United States, ST LNG, Texas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/seatransport-joins-mantech-logistics-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-18/llj72bux/Matilda-1-Seatransport.jpg Matilda 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T09:09:53.427Z Australian vessel designer joins ManTech team awarded $3b Indo-Pacific logistics contract Oceania, Australia, Queensland, Seatransport, Sealease, Okinawa, US Marine Corps, United States, Matilda 1 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/olbia-port-amends-dredging-plan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/n6m1yzfp/365043ae_4c6c_4cf3_8470_46a7f51bff32.jpg The cruise ship Disney Magic at the Port of Olbia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T08:14:55.977Z Amendment set for plan to restart environmental review of dredging at Sardinia's Olbia Port Europe, Italy, Sardinia, Port System Authority of the Sardinian Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/aeu39-review-uncrewed-surface-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/rvuhlbfp/Voltaic-Marine1.jpg The USV with the shell opened to permit operation of the remote weapon station https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/neejvvit/Voltaic-Marine-21.jpg The USV underway https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/yk8ogvej/Voltaic-Marine-31.jpg The USV (left) during trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/3lchalmv/Voltaic-Marine-41.jpg The solar panel-equipped shell in the open position to accommodate payloads https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/148u7ofo/Voltaic-Marine-51.jpg The USV underway bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | AEU39 – Solar-powered USV fitted with remote weapon station North America, United States, Voltaic Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/tomaszow-electric-cutter-suction-dredger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/9wtqxofy/Royal-IHC-11.jpg Tomaszów https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/e0nry2gh/Royal-IHC-21.jpg Tomaszów https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/3oggx6en/Royal-IHC-41.jpg Tomaszów being deployed at the Biała Góra silica site in Poland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/5txmvtyw/Royal-IHC-31.jpg Tomaszów being deployed at the Biała Góra silica site in Poland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/6j0do68r/Royal-IHC-main-11.jpg Tomaszów bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T07:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Tomaszow – Electric cutter suction dredger to take on silica sand mining in Poland Europe, Tomaszów (vessel), Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Royal IHC, Quarzwerke https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/qingrong-unmanned-surface-vehicle-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/wvphpvhr/Qingrong-China-State-Shipbuilding-Corporation.jpg Qingrong https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/stxvvnvt/Qingrong-China-State-Shipbuilding-Corporation-21.jpg Qingrong bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T07:54:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Qingrong – Fast multi-role USV for Chinese marine technology firm Asia, China, Qingrong (vessel), Qingdao Beihai Boat Company, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Qingdao Junrong Marine Intelligent Technology https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/russian-fish-imports-germany-france https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/007oxbtp/HI-050119.jpg Northeast Arctic cod bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T07:50:06.982Z Germany and France increase Russian fish imports as EU total falls nine per cent Europe, Russia, France, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/french-navy-aliaca-drone-deployment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/4n9gv2cr/517bbc73_5554_49d2_954d_f7c21cea1550.jpg U010 Aliaca unmanned aerial vehicle bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T07:08:40.865Z French Navy to deploy VTOL drones on support vessels from late 2026 Europe, French Navy, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/barcelona-cruise-terminal-c-replacement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-28/vacztlml/portbarcelonageneral11.jpg Port of Barcelona bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T06:53:58.672Z Spain's Barcelona Port approves cruise terminal replacement Europe, Spain, Port of Barcelona https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/kongsberg-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/q6uvef5b/f9c5987f-8120-4d18-a56a-6474b2d9d6201.jpg Hugin Endurance AUV bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T06:39:40.719Z US Department of War awards $54m extension to AUV supply agreement North America, United States, US Navy, US Department of Defense, Hugin Endurance, Hugin Superior, Hugin, Kongsberg, Norway, Europe, Kongsberg Discovery https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-projects-vessel-news-roundup-october-30-dredger-deliveries-to-china-and-the-uae-russian-support-tender-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/0u7xzr0q/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-26/i3tsvxh1/f170d07e_8552_44f6_bb89_674ef1f7aa63.jpg Xinhaijing 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-09/qv5lhx4t/b0d20a55_63c4_4147_abdc_67edff2b2f2c_f78dfb02115b.jpg Inauguration of the NMDC Group's new cutter suction dredger Abu Al Bakhoush https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-01/8k5i505m/Aliot-Stroyliderplus.jpg Aliot, a Project FPW1 series dredge support tender https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-25/2iv2igcz/Screenshot25-9-202616817medialibrary.damen.com.jpeg Launch of Port Otago and Napier Port's new trailing suction hopper dredger Kapuka, September 25, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-14/iquq3blh/Irtysh-2503.jpg Irtysh-2503 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T06:26:00.477Z Marine Projects Vessel News Roundup | October 30 – Dredger deliveries to China and the UAE, Russian support tender and more Asia, China, China Communications Construction Company, Xinhaijing 1 (vessel), Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, MENA, United Arab Emirates, NMDC Group, Abu Al Bakhoush (vessel), Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry, Europe, Russia, Rosmorport, Stroyliderplus, Aliot (vessel), Project FPW1, Vietnam, Oceania, New Zealand, 189 Shipyard, Port Otago, Napier Port, Kapuka (vessel), Flotproekt, Project FPDR1, Vodohod Passenger Port, Kazakhstan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/mol-receives-dual-fuel-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/xuscqhli/49cf5c1d_8882_4cb0_8b0c_3d4b829c02e4.jpg Maizuru Kazenomai bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T05:59:03.893Z Mitsui OSK Lines takes delivery of sail-equipped LNG dual-fuel coal carrier Asia, Japan, Oshima Shipbuilding, Mitsui OSK Lines, Maizuru Kazenomai (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/philippine-coast-guard-rescues-58 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/59eoi05o/d3886f06_b068_4570_ac6e_bd5f7fb3ec9f.jpg The Ro-Pax ferry Virgen de Peñafrancia II lies on her side after listing heavily to starboard just off Real Port in the Philippines' Quezon province, October 30, 2026. All 58 passengers and crew were safely rescued. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T05:34:46.835Z 58 rescued from listing ferry off Quezon Province, Philippines incidents, Asia, Philippines, Quezon, Virgen de Peñafrancia II (vessel), Philippine Coast Guard, Starhorse Shipping Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/magellan-discoverer-begins-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/dl9dwnyw/094f2514_dad5_489b_9ec0_de12fe660a48.jpg Magellan Discoverer bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T05:08:43.996Z Antarctica21's new hybrid expedition ship enters final sea trials Atlantic Ocean, polar, Latin America, Chile, Asenav, Magellan Discoverer, Antarctica https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/maritime-administration-weighs-hot-standby https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-22/juutz2al/a3c30914_0964_4a01_8734_970eef0c3e3b.jpg Empire State VII bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T03:04:36.566Z US Maritime Administration weighs national security vessel hot standby option North America, United States, US Navy, Maritime Administration, US Department of Transportation, SUNY Maritime College, Empire State VII, National Security Multimission Vessel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/hd-ksoe-operating-profit-rises 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 2026-10-30T02:47:18.973Z HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Q3 profit rises 37 per cent Asia, South Korea, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Samho, business news, financial results, Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/contract-awarded-for-150-passenger-ferry-for-sapelo-island-georgia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/o977amq7/CRnqZQtM.jpg Rendering of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T02:26:39.408Z Contract awarded for 150-passenger ferry for Sapelo Island, Georgia North America, United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Chartwell Marine, Georgia (US), Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Derecktor Shipyards, Florida, New York State https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/dutch-firm-delivers-custom-workboat-to-jordans-arab-potash-company https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-30/9hybwijx/Custom-Workboat-104-being-transported-on-a-flat-rack-trailer-by-road.jpg The Arab Potash Company's new custom workboat bairdmaritime en 2026-10-30T02:11:23.921Z Dutch firm delivers custom workboat to Jordan's Arab Potash Company MENA, Jordan, Arab Potash Company, Netherlands, Europe, ECTMarine, Dead Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-forecast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-26/y53qgpm3/NCL-1920norwegianaqua-aerial-21.jpg Norwegian Aqua bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:47:03.190Z Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings raises 2026 earnings forecast financial results, business news, North America, United States, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-giants-pay-high-price-for-shipping-turmoil-as-tanker-lease-costs-explode https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:45:27.482Z Oil giants pay high price for shipping turmoil as tanker lease costs explode Europe, Shell, United Kingdom, France, TotalEnergies, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-extends-diesel-export-ban-but-leaves-room-for-us-shipments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:42:33.962Z Russia extends diesel export ban but leaves room for US shipments Europe, Russia, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/vard-launches-energy-construction-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/hc5qdxxo/677d13e9_c813_4a7f_a650_578fa28f2b44_47e0bf342913.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:39:42.098Z New energy construction vessel for Norwegian firm hits the water in Vietnam Europe, Norway, Vard, Asia, Vietnam, Vard Vung Tau, Wind Energy Construction, Norwind Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/greek-pm-says-seas-cannot-become-a-jungle-after-drone-sinks-cargo-ship-calls-for-truce https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/4v8biymh/pexels-christian-reinke-197095744-14654190.jpg Mediterranean Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:35:50.823Z Greek PM says seas cannot become "a jungle" after drone sinks cargo ship, calls for truce Europe, Greece, Black Sea, Bulgaria, MENA, Turkey, Libya https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/dockworker-unions-claim-22-nation-walkout-will-snarl-2b-in-trade-but-actual-impact-remains-to-be-seen https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Port_of_Piraeus_Panoramic_Vi.2e16d0ba.fill-1600x900-c100-e1569207026507.jpg Port of Piraeus bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:25:35.942Z Dockworker unions claim 22-nation walkout will snarl $2b in trade, but actual impact remains to be seen strike action, attention seeking, Europe, Italy, France, Greece, Spain, MENA, Turkey, Morocco, Hamburg, Port of Valencia, Port of Le Havre, Port of Algeciras, Port of Piraeus, Genoa, Port of Tangier, Asia, India, Port of Nhava Sheva, HMM Algeciras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/scorpio-tankers-quarterly-profit-rises https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-29/7v5iqlfy/2154941.jpg STI Dama bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:14:51.421Z Scorpio Tankers adjusted profit rises 75 per cent in Q3 Europe, Monaco, Scorpio Tankers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-index-hits-two-week-high-even-as-broader-monthly-slide-persists https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:12:01.647Z Baltic index hits two-week high even as broader monthly slide persists North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/greek-container-ship-goes-down-off-bulgaria-after-naval-drone-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/yswlizoo/contship-jet.jpg Contship Jet bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:07:50.217Z Greek container ship goes down off Bulgaria after naval drone strike Europe, Bulgaria, Black Sea, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/bahri-profit-jumps-891-percent https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-08/4g8ordhz/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads210316-13-Bahri1.jpg A Bahri-operated tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T18:00:54.288Z Bahri's Q3 profit jumps 891 per cent as disrupted tanker markets lift rates and charter-in activity financial results, business news, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Bahri https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/romanias-neptun-deep-gas-project-eyed-to-lift-omv-earnings-by-500m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-04/v3nlddhh/NeptunDeepBlackSeaMap.jpg Map of Neptun Deep offshore project, Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T17:58:46.089Z Romania's Neptun Deep gas project eyed to lift OMV earnings by €500m Europe, Romania, OMV, Austria, Neptun Deep, OMV Petrom, Romgaz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/taiwan-spots-over-50-chinese-warships-and-vessels-off-regional-waters-warns-of-obvious-threat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-07/9fhxvclz/163030893bb548700f24c29c7e4eea0e81b82981.jpg People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning underway during the celebration of the PLAN's 75th founding anniversary, April 23, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T17:52:37.591Z Taiwan spots over 50 Chinese warships and vessels off regional waters, warns of "obvious" threat Asia, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Japan, People’s Liberation Army Navy, China Coast Guard, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/national-grid-upgrades-ifa-interconnector https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg English Channel bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T17:46:55.175Z $534m investment to keep UK–France undersea power link running until 2050 Europe, United Kingdom, France, National Grid (UK) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/carlyle-offloads-strategic-romanian-black-sea-gas-asset https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T17:41:42.707Z Carlyle offloads strategic Romanian Black Sea gas asset business news, acquisitions, North America, United States, Carlyle Group, Europe, Romania, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/conflict-windfall-lifts-shell-and-total-profits-to-highest-since-2022 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-21/tcyocfex/shell-brazil.webp Shell platform https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-13/zsi6ogrx/totalenergiesplateforme-anvers-raffinage-chimie2024.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T17:36:48.512Z Conflict windfall lifts Shell and Total profits to highest since 2022 Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, France, TotalEnergies, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/rohde-nielsen-completes-leba-dredging https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/n6482wcg/1793264034171.jpeg TSHD Magni R bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T11:50:27.391Z Rohde Nielsen completes 225,000 cubic metres of capital dredging at Poland's Port of Leba Rohde Nielsen, Europe, Germany, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-bodies-found-after-borr-drilling-rig-sinks-off-gabon https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-26/w11a2rq8/d62b2cf7_f56f_4a11_a3ca_b6a9f8db9df8.jpg Prospector 5 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T11:47:48.949Z Three bodies found after Borr Drilling rig sinks off Gabon Africa, Gabon, Borr Drilling, Prospector 5 (vessel), BW Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/woodside-seals-20-year-us-lng-deal-with-qatarenergy-as-hormuz-remains-blocked https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-30/o2qfrnpo/Woodside-Louisian-LNG-project.f0cc691.jpg Woodside's Louisiana facilities bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T11:43:43.351Z Woodside seals 20-year US LNG deal with QatarEnergy as Hormuz remains blocked Oceania, Australia, Woodside Energy, North America, United States, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Louisiana LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/orion-group-holdings-revenue-growth https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/zk7l9q9a/200716_4_Orion.jpg An Orion Group project bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T10:00:15.939Z Orion Group Holdings reports Q3 revenue growth and $506m marine backlog North America, United States, Orion Group Holdings, United States Navy, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/equinor-finds-twice-the-gas-expected-at-north-sea-prospect https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/z7abzm16/kvitebjorn-2-20001331photo-harald-pettersenequinor-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Kvitebjørn platform, North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T09:56:11.408Z Equinor finds twice the gas expected at North Sea prospect Europe, Norway, Equinor, Poland, ORLEN Group, DNO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/feature-uae-grapples-with-coastal-oil-spill-as-water-supply-risks-emerge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-26/008xvmtk/FIG-1-Ritaglio.jpg Satellite imagery of oil spill off the UAE 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 2026-10-29T09:53:15.346Z FEATURE | UAE grapples with coastal oil spill as water supply risks emerge MENA, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/imabari-delivers-one-symphony-containership https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/y3xu2f7i/0e15be54_2d15_4c53_969d_eb4c68431497.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T09:48:36.983Z ONE takes delivery of new 13,932 TEU containership from Japan Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group, Singapore, Ocean Network Express https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petrobras-delivers-production-surge-in-third-quarter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-06/q4iu9axp/petrobras.jpg FPSO Almirante Tamandare bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T09:46:25.198Z Petrobras delivers production surge in third quarter Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/massive-82b-lng-deepwater-port-in-texas-gets-us-regulator-approval https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/tmjp3rkf/B0FOLNG1-IN-SHADOW.jpg Concept render of ST LNG project bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T09:44:21.875Z Massive $8.2b LNG deepwater port in Texas gets US regulator approval North America, United States, US Maritime Administration, Texas, ST LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/almaz-launches-svyatogor-navy-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/7cnnzu7m/Photo_MarineTraffic_com_Yevgeniy_B_main.jpg Evpatiy Kolovrat bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T08:49:04.624Z Russian Navy's second Project 21180M icebreaker hits the water Europe, polar, Russia, Russian Navy, Project 21180M, Svyatogor (vessel), Almaz Shipbuilding Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/kawasaki-delivers-aurora-borealis-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/fhtl9x3w/b8f2427c_2914_4a3d_b8e2_3938e25c4daf.jpg Aurora Borealis bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T08:23:28.859Z Kumiai Navigation takes delivery of LPG-powered gas carrier Asia, ClassNK, Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kumiai Navigation, Aurora Borealis (vessel), Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/electric-carnallite-salt-harvester-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/4lco1b67/17683152540101.jpg The Arab Potash Company's new carnallite harvester https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/6yao75ui/49278222113477720402658038228981327692318946n1.jpg The harvester's hull following launch https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/b1e3r1wh/GA1.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Fully electric carnallite harvesting pontoon for Arab Potash Company MENA, Jordan, Arab Potash Company, Royal IHC, Netherlands, Europe, Dead Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/searush-3d-printed-usv-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/yiszrxdw/MARIN-main.jpg The prototype USV underway https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/4ac13ngf/Screenshot20203.jpg The USV's hull undergoing 3D printing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/swf9xn0m/Feasibility-model-MARIN.jpg Feasibility model https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/6uj7ltwn/Feasibility-model-MARIN1.jpg Stern of the feasibility model showing the Honda outboard. The actual USV prototype is also fitted with a Honda outboard. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T07:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | 3D-printed prototype for Dutch Ministry of Defence USV programme Europe, Netherlands, Dutch Ministry of Defence, IMPACD Boats, Dutch Boat Factory, Maritime Research Institute Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/lulu-hamilton-inland-tug-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/ziv09onv/Lulu-Hamilton-MarineTraffic-com-Jacob-Flores.jpg Lulu Hamilton https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/p5uj49js/Lulu-Hamilton-Laborde-Products1.jpg Lulu Hamilton bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T07:54:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Lulu Hamilton – Twin-screw pusher tug for US operator Maritime Partners North America, Lulu Hamilton (vessel), United States, Maritime Partners, FMT Shipyard and Repair, Louisiana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-ghost-sharks-mines-wont-be-much-use-if-australia-cant-act-fast-enough https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/19gicrun/Ghost-Shark-at-an-Anduril-manufacturing-facility-in-Sydney-Australia1.jpg A Ghost Shark unmanned submarine at an Anduril manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T07:53:00.000Z OPINION | Ghost Sharks' mines won't be much use if Australia can't act fast enough Oceania, Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Ghost Shark, Anduril Industries, Timor Sea, Arafura Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/norden-doubles-profit-raises-guidance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/j94yzn7a/201221_6_Norden.jpg A Norden bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T07:49:50.221Z Norden Q3 profit more than doubles to $54m as full-year guidance rises to $200m–$250m Europe, Denmark, Norden, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/turkey-coast-guard-ship-production https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/r5qd8r6f/MarineTraffic-com-Cengiz-Tokgoz.jpg The Turkish Coast Guard Command 88-metre patrol vessel TCGS Güven (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T07:34:03.662Z Turkey to begin production of new coast guard ship with expanded rescue capabilities MENA, Turkey, Turkish Coast Guard Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/msc-elsa-3-compensation-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/nm2ctk6r/bairdmaritime2025-05-26icspgp9s4994836339980660791472447367373384568622069n11.jpg The listing container vessel MSC Elsa 3 off the coast of Kerala, India. The ship sank on May 25, 2025, causing some of her cargo of plastic pellets to wash ashore with some reaching as far as Sri Lanka. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T07:13:40.045Z Indian court allows renewed compensation talks following MSC Elsa 3 loss Asia, MSC, Europe, Switzerland, MSC Elsa 3, India, incidents https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/boluda-shipping-to-acquire-samskip https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-04/nbh2sina/DLP4922-Samskip-David-Lee-Photography-Ltd-1200x800.jpg.jpg Cargo operations bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T06:53:15.701Z Boluda Shipping agrees to acquire Samskip in Europe–West Africa shortsea deal Europe, business news, acquisitions, Netherlands, Iceland, Samskip, Boluda Shipping, Africa, Spain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-october-29-ferry-deliveries-to-norway-and-south-america-new-cruise-ship-construction-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/06s1nqb9/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-08/7ux39mz7/8c795c24_5ed2_40f4_8eac_52a901c1f4e7.jpg A Viking river cruise ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-27/o6wkelmr/HVkb4YDWIAAQ5mQ.jpeg Explora V https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-23/qyvl52iw/48776455_491b_4397_8c7a_f0ab7610fc4f.jpg Vyborg, a Russian Project EM901 hybrid ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-23/sgeg0mr4/China-Zorrilla-Incat1.jpg China Zorrilla https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-21/ul6k9by5/9229dbb1_10ce_4f1e_9404_1ffcde2b4201.jpg Misterøy bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T06:36:45.318Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | October 29 – Ferry deliveries to Norway and South America, new cruise ship construction and more North America, Europe, Viking Cruises, Germany, United States, Neptun Werft, Viking Haki (vessel), Italy, Fincantieri, Explora V, Explora VI, Russia, Emperium, Kronstadt (vessel), Vyborg (vessel), Project EM901, State Transport Leasing Company, Vodohod, Vodohod Passenger Port, Oceania, Australia, Incat Tasmania, China Zorrilla, Latin America, Argentina, Uruguay, Buquebus, Norway, Torghatten Nord, Misterøy (vessel), Ozata Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/sigma-pearl-grounds-off-kakinada https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/hc5m6fuc/539b211e_b423_41ed_a8f5_4b6db01d667c.jpg New Legend Pearl (later renamed Sigma Pearl) in 2017 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T06:12:36.206Z Bulk carrier runs aground following propulsion loss off India's Kakinada coast Asia, incidents, India, Singapore, Marshall Islands, Sigma Pearl (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asry-delivers-bapco-bunker-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/62io5x52/54653411_980d_4f4e_962d_2d2bdcf7d92c.jpg Formal hand-over of the bunkering barges Bapco Refining-1 and Bapco Refining-2 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T02:51:51.338Z Two locally built bunkering barges delivered to Bahrain's Bapco Refining MENA, Bahrain, Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard, Bapco Energies, Bapco Refining, Bapco Refining 1 (vessel), Bapco Refining 2 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/safe-boats-wins-patrol-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/w5egw2yt/c3dc434c_d730_4094_a61f_b278bec47a47.jpg A Safe Boats 12-metre cabin patrol boat operated by US Customs and Border Protection bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T02:29:11.026Z Washington builder secures $36.4m agreement for up to 28 patrol boats for US Southern Command partners Latin America, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, North America, SAFE Boats International, United States, Washington State https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/foreign-boat-crew-detained-after-suspected-illegal-fishing-off-northern-territory-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/gxo5nq28/48824776827424869059434001126114868129129222n1.jpg An Australian Border Force Cape-class patrol boat bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T02:09:49.413Z Foreign boat crew detained after suspected illegal fishing off Northern Territory, Australia illegal fishing, Australia, Oceania, Northern Territory, Australian Border Force, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, ABFC Cape Centaur (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/marines-test-stern-landing-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-18/llj72bux/Matilda-1-Seatransport.jpg Matilda 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T01:56:38.479Z US Marines use Australian-designed stern landing vessel to inform medium amphibious ship requirements Oceania, Australia, Seatransport, North America, United States, US Marine Corps, Northern Territory, Darwin, Australian Army https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/viking-haki-river-ship-delivery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-08/7ux39mz7/8c795c24_5ed2_40f4_8eac_52a901c1f4e7.jpg A Viking river cruise ship bairdmaritime en 2026-10-29T01:36:41.996Z Viking takes delivery of additional 190-guest river cruise ship Europe, Viking Haki (vessel), Viking Cruises, North America, United States, Rhine River, Danube River, Main River, Neptun Werft, Germany, Switzerland