https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/shadow-fleet-tanker-leaking-oil-near-protected-omani-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/nzdx56er/caroline.jpeg Caroline Bezengi bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T18:45:49.802Z "Shadow fleet" tanker leaking oil near protected Omani waters MENA, Oman, Europe, Russia, sanctions, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/dual-middle-east-shipping-lane-threats-push-oil-prices-to-weekly-gain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/sg546mn3/middle-east-chokepoints.jpg Map showing both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T18:36:24.925Z Dual Middle East shipping lane threats push oil prices to weekly gain MENA, Iran, Red Sea, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Kuwait, Qatar, Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/drones-strike-exxonmobil-chartered-tanker-at-caspian-pipeline-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/uemsnvia/nordic-zenith.jpg Nordic Zenith bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T18:30:14.718Z Drones strike ExxonMobil-chartered tanker at Caspian Pipeline terminal Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Suezmax, North America, United States, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/china-merchants-energy-shipping-plans-to-build-six-vlocs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/dwdzk0mu/201020_12_Kongsberg.jpg China Merchants Heavy Industry's Jinling Shipyard facilities bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T18:24:03.088Z China Merchants Energy Shipping plans to build six VLOCs Asia, China, China Merchants Energy Shipping, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/three-dead-as-russian-strikes-target-vital-ukrainian-port-cities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-12/5140nzdz/200918_3_USPA.jpg Port of Chornomorsk, Ukraine bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T18:01:56.745Z Three dead as Russian strikes target vital Ukrainian port cities Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Odessa, Port of Chornomorsk, Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Odessa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/capesize-rate-slump-spoils-week-for-baltic-dry-bulk-index https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T17:55:12.371Z Capesize rate slump spoils week for Baltic dry bulk index North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, MENA, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/fuel-crisis-and-drone-attacks-on-ships-stall-russian-grain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/p9m696mi/novorossiysk1.jpg Port of Novorossiysk bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T17:50:00.605Z Fuel crisis and drone attacks on ships stall Russian grain Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Sea of Azov, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/dredging-works-begin-for-port-ellen-ferry-terminal-upgrade-in-scotland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-23/vlkw577l/Port-Ellen-redevelopment-artist-impression-by-Mott-MacDonald-Ltd.jpg Concept render of Port Ellen redevelopment bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T17:35:02.807Z Dredging works begin for Port Ellen ferry terminal upgrade in Scotland Europe, Scotland, Caledonian Maritime Assets, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/armed-men-take-control-of-chemical-tanker-off-yemen-somali-pirates-suspected https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-07/cbs3taf9/1920px-GulfofAdenmap.jpg Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding Yemen and African countries bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T17:26:46.132Z Armed men take control of chemical tanker off Yemen, Somali pirates suspected MENA, Yemen, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/swedens-vattenfall-halts-offshore-wind-project-over-lack-of-profitability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/media/k2/items/src/d935ae71802233321e99f4ced9539a38.jpg Vattenfall bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T17:21:27.019Z Sweden's Vattenfall halts offshore wind project over lack of profitability Europe, Sweden, Vattenfall https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/german-agency-forecasts-higher-rhine-levels-but-immediate-relief-unlikely https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T17:13:54.710Z German agency forecasts higher Rhine levels but immediate relief unlikely Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/neo-next-offshore-workers-secure-pay-rise-call-off-planned-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-20/z8peu7zv/elgn-franklin-768x392.jpg Elgin Franklin platform bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T10:19:16.314Z Neo Next offshore workers secure pay rise, call off planned strike Europe, United Kingdom, strike action, North Sea, France, TotalEnergies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/booming-demand-drives-surge-in-saabs-q2-earnings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210830-2-Saab.jpg Photo: Saab bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T10:10:59.734Z Booming demand drives surge in Saab's Q2 earnings Europe, Sweden, Saab, financial results, business news, A26, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-transits-drop-to-lowest-level-since-may 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 2026-07-17T10:05:33.394Z Strait of Hormuz transits drop to lowest level since May MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Red Sea, Yemen, Houthi rebels https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/eu-eyes-overhaul-of-controversial-carbon-levy-amid-backlash-from-members https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/ekt8qdw6/523a36fada51451daac4a100a70599d2.jpg Port of Gdansk, Poland bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T10:00:46.933Z EU eyes overhaul of controversial carbon levy amid backlash from members subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, European Union, Poland, Italy, Spain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/jackups-liftboats/cadeler-takes-delivery-of-11th-wind-turbine-installation-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/o4gfdtmw/Wind-Ace.jpg Wind Ace bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T09:49:41.390Z Cadeler takes delivery of 11th wind turbine installation vessel Europe, Denmark, Cadeler, Asia, China, COSCO Shipping Qidong Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/north-korea-lashes-out-at-south-korea-for-leading-us-maritime-exercise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-21/e7xkxirt/251118-N-JJ672-1291.jpg The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978), right, and Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon (FFG 823), left, sail in formation alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T09:34:02.702Z North Korea lashes out at South Korea for leading US maritime exercise Asia, North Korea, South Korea, North America, United States, RIMPAC, Japan, Canada, Oceania, Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/video-latest-us-strikes-target-irans-strategic-strait-of-hormuz-assets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/aw7h4546/us-iran-strikes-7-16.jpg Missile launched from US warship as part of continued strikes on Iranian targets bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T09:27:52.197Z VIDEO | Latest US strikes target Iran's strategic Strait of Hormuz assets North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/eni-chief-says-shipping-disruption-drives-energy-sector-pivot-to-asia-latin-america https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-16/vm5anug3/oil-rig-2191711_1280.jpg Oil rig (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T09:21:41.416Z Eni chief says shipping disruption drives energy sector pivot to Asia, Latin America Asia, Latin America, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Europe, Italy, Eni, Russia, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/low-rhine-water-levels-cause-cruise-ship-to-run-aground-in-bonn-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/26ruzf4o/Thurgau-Gold-MarineTraffic-com-Hans-Rosenkranz.jpg Thurgau Gold bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T09:11:00.588Z Low Rhine water levels cause cruise ship to run aground in Bonn, Germany incidents, Europe, Germany, Rhine River, Switzerland, Thurgau Gold (vessel), Netherlands, Sardius (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/vessel-review-destiny-american-owners-custom-yacht-boasts-100-metre-length-and-14-guest-capacity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/aqdfh2ws/Destiny-Feadship-main1.jpg Destiny https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/nl2zej5t/Destiny-Feadship-21.jpg Destiny https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/glw2jhsq/Destiny-Feadship-41.jpg Destiny https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/w79m22oe/Destiny-Feadship-3.jpg Destiny https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/y6h1nj8z/Destiny-Feadship1.jpg Destiny bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Destiny – American owner's custom yacht boasts 100-metre length and 14-guest capacity North America, United States, Netherlands, Europe, Feadship, Destiny (vessel), Cayman Islands, Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/vessel-review-cy-frontier-versatile-heavy-transporter-to-serve-offshore-and-industrial-customers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/ji45pom3/CY-Frontier-BigLift-Shipping.jpg CY Frontier during sea trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/xx1xzte4/CY-Frontier-during-her-launch-BigLift-Shipping-11.jpg CY Frontier during her launch https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/k1sbxnck/CY-Frontier-during-her-launch-BigLift-Shipping-21.jpg CY Frontier during her launch bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | CY Frontier – Versatile heavy transporter to serve offshore and industrial customers Europe, Asia, Netherlands, China, South Korea, CY Frontier (vessel), BigLift Shipping, Chung Yang Shipping, Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/opinion-india-at-sea-the-partner-asean-can-afford-to-trust https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/ab8ebwzn/214e2e439a92797b56d3ab7fdc299ddeb097c27c-2048x136611.jpg Indian Navy ships conducting exercises as part of the International Fleet Review in February 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | India at sea: the partner ASEAN can afford to trust India, Asia, ASEAN, Indian Navy, United States, China, South China Sea, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Oceania, Australia, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-july-17-chinese-electric-tour-boat-delivery-australian-hydrofoil-ferry-project-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/5cqabck5/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/dlqabwoa/322199782f06da7f-9bef-42b5-b988-a6dbfafe0f171.jpg Lujiang Reception Hall https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/mnpqj5jf/74894873714825740105789125649337940040435821n.jpg Island Sarlequun https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-14/4ao4ae4b/C439-launching-531.jpg Scillonian IV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-09/nwvms3u2/VessevAug24191.jpg The hydrofoil catamaran tour boat Kermadec, the first hydrofoiling passenger vessel developed by Vessev https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/7y96kr9q/Director-of-Monfalcone-Shipyard-Cristiano-Bazzra-with-Carnival-Cruise-Line-President-Christine-Duffy1.jpg Cristiano Bazzra, Director of Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard, and Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, at the steel-cutting ceremony for Carnival Destiny, July 10, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T08:38:18.560Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | July 17 – Chinese electric tour boat delivery, Australian hydrofoil ferry project and more Asia, China, Lujiang Reception Hall (vessel), Funing Heavy Industry, North America, BC Ferries, Canada, Island Sarlequun (vessel), Europe, United Kingdom, Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, Scillonian IV (vessel), Piriou Vietnam, Vietnam, Oceania, New Zealand, Vessev, Australia, New South Wales, Italy, Fincantieri, United States, Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Destiny (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/nearly-20m-funding-to-be-allocated-for-dredging-infrastructure-improvements-throughout-maryland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/gva9qid7/banner-11.jpg Somers Cove Marina in Somerset County, Maryland bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T08:25:45.807Z Nearly $20m funding to be allocated for dredging, infrastructure improvements throughout Maryland Maryland, United States, North America, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Natural Resources Police https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/qatarenergy-names-newest-174000cbm-lng-carrier-2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/8geehj3v/K-Line.jpg Naming ceremony of Halwan, QatarEnergy's newest LNG carrier, at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, July 14, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T08:05:54.576Z QatarEnergy names newest 174,000cbm LNG carrier LNG, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Halwan (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/wisdom-marine-cancels-bulker-orders-with-japanese-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/wxki2ohc/20250514171706409.jpg Yami Benefit, a Wisdom Marine-operated bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T07:26:33.526Z Wisdom Marine cancels bulker orders with Japanese yard Asia, Taiwan, Japan, Naikai Zosen Corporation, Wisdom Marine Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/new-electric-tour-boat-to-be-operated-in-chinas-lujiang-county https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/dlqabwoa/322199782f06da7f-9bef-42b5-b988-a6dbfafe0f171.jpg Lujiang Reception Hall bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T05:16:09.825Z New electric tour boat to be operated in China's Lujiang County Asia, China, Funing Heavy Industry, Lujiang Reception Hall (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/chinese-firm-to-put-up-multimodal-hub-in-kazakhstans-kuryk-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/zs9ulhch/kz8-4893-21.jpg Yu Boyan, Chairman of the board of the Guoyou Materials Industry Group, shakes hands with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T04:58:59.971Z Chinese firm to put up multimodal hub in Kazakhstan's Kuryk Port Asia, China, Port of Kuryk, Kazakhstan, Guoyou Materials Industry Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/moscow-opens-additional-floating-pier-for-electric-ferries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/7vuq0d5q/IMG66121.jpg The new floating pier with a moored electric ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T04:38:54.917Z Moscow opens additional floating pier for electric ferries Europe, Russia, Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, Mosgortrans https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/russian-port-operator-welcomes-new-survey-boat-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/7h9m03i8/Rosmorport1.jpg Azimut bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T04:07:35.332Z Russian port operator welcomes new survey boat to fleet Europe, Rosmorport, Russia, Azimut (vessel), Port of Magadan (Russia), Port of Okhotsk (Russia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-hospitalised-after-oyster-boat-hits-sandbar-in-tasmania-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/211216-5-Tasmania-Police.jpg A Tasmania Police patrol boat bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T03:31:13.024Z Two hospitalised after oyster boat hits sandbar in Tasmania, Australia incidents, Oceania, Australia, Tasmania, Tasmania Police, Australian Maritime Safety Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/preserved-us-wwii-submarine-enters-drydock-for-refurbishment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/j693w59t/IMG2345-Edit-scaled-e1776189746889-2048x11061.jpg The decommissioned US Navy Gato-class submarine USS Silversides, which has been operating as a museum ship since the late 1980s bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T02:40:54.218Z Preserved US WWII submarine enters drydock for refurbishment North America, United States, US Navy, USS Silversides (vessel), Wisconsin, Gato class, World War II, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, history https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/rescuers-pull-body-from-san-francisco-bay-following-deadly-yacht-capsizing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-14/38o7tnsc/Interagencyinterdictionseizesmorethanhalfatonofmarijuana150310-G-GV559-4861.jpg The US Coast Guard Marine Protector-class patrol boat USCGC Sea Otter bairdmaritime en 2026-07-17T02:17:44.429Z Rescuers pull body from San Francisco Bay following deadly yacht capsizing incidents, North America, California, San Francisco Bay, United States, Volare (vessel), US Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/new-unmanned-vehicle-manufacturing-facility-to-be-put-up-in-brownsville-texas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/8lt88wiq/1NrT8Jh1IRyqMULxSzuzgJQ.jpg Artist's impression of Saronic Technologies' proposed shipyard in Brownsville, Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T22:08:30.720Z New unmanned vehicle manufacturing facility to be put up in Brownsville, Texas North America, United States, Saronic Technologies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/performance-shipping-completes-sale-of-2009-built-aframax-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/ml9n67yj/p-sophia.jpeg P. Sophia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:57:43.320Z Performance Shipping completes sale of 2009-built Aframax tanker Europe, Greece, Performance Shipping, Aframax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/capesize-slump-drags-baltic-dry-bulk-index-down-for-a-second-day https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/oodlpymn/banner-navio.jpg Bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:53:31.007Z Capesize slump drags Baltic dry bulk index down for a second day North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iraqi-crude-loadings-surge-back-to-life-in-early-july https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/54gwy3af/1280px-TankersattheIraqiAlBasraOilTerminalintheNorthernArabianGulf.jpg Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:48:37.570Z Iraqi crude loadings surge back to life in early July MENA, Iraq, Turkey, Port of Ceyhan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/feature-iran-asks-houthi-proxies-to-block-red-sea-if-us-strikes-power-grid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/sg546mn3/middle-east-chokepoints.jpg Map showing both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/yxf8aea0/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320.jpg Red Sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:43:34.355Z FEATURE | Iran asks Houthi proxies to block Red Sea if US strikes power grid MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Yemen, Houthi rebels, terrorism, Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/bc-ferries-welcomes-new-hybrid-electric-vessel-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/mnpqj5jf/74894873714825740105789125649337940040435821n.jpg Island Sarlequun bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:33:44.296Z BC Ferries welcomes new hybrid-electric vessel to fleet North America, Canada, BC Ferries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/drone-scare-briefly-halts-oil-loadings-at-iraqs-basra-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:28:17.800Z Drone scare briefly halts oil loadings at Iraq's Basra terminal MENA, Iraq, OPEC, Syria, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/oil-majors-dispute-488b-kazakhstan-environmental-fine-in-high-stakes-standoff https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/ig4up6mn/KASHAGAN022.jpg Kashagan oil field, Kazakhstan bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:24:06.389Z Oil majors dispute $4.88b Kazakhstan environmental fine in high-stakes standoff Europe, Kazakhstan, Shell, United Kingdom, TotalEnergies, France, North America, United States, ExxonMobil, China, Asia, CNPC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/rain-in-southern-germany-brings-glimmer-of-hope-to-parched-rhine-river https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-01/agbq7ipp/BurgPfalzgrafenstein-Kaub.jpg Kaub, Germany bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:13:54.869Z Rain in southern Germany brings glimmer of hope to parched Rhine River Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/jackups-liftboats/gulf-marine-services-secures-four-year-vessel-charter-in-brazil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-21/4yvg25s9/Endurance1.jpg GMS Endurance bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:09:25.861Z Gulf Marine Services secures four-year vessel charter in Brazil MENA, United Arab Emirates, Gulf Marine Services, Latin America, Brazil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/india-bars-seafarers-from-strait-of-hormuz-voyages-amid-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:05:56.010Z India bars seafarers from Strait of Hormuz voyages amid attacks Asia, India, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/sweden-approves-two-offshore-wind-farms-rejects-11-over-defence-concerns https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T18:01:00.239Z Sweden approves two offshore wind farms, rejects 11 over defence concerns Europe, Sweden, Gulf of Bothnia, Bothnian Sea, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/video-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-thins-out-as-us-strikes-iran-bound-tanker-on-blockade-restart https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/5wp8kppc/us-strikes-iran-tanker.jpg US forces strike Iran-bound tanker on first day of blockade reinstatement bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T17:56:51.427Z VIDEO | Strait of Hormuz traffic thins out as US strikes Iran-bound tanker on blockade restart MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/rubico-acquires-newbuild-tanker-and-charter-contract-from-top-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-17/l0nkab70/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads191127-7-CSSC1.jpg China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Guangzhou Shipyard International bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T17:48:32.555Z Rubico acquires newbuild tanker and charter contract from Top Ships Europe, Greece, TOP Ships, Asia, China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, China Shipbuilding Trading https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/over-500-feared-missing-as-two-rohingya-boats-capsize-off-myanmar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-03/0peb4bjb/passport-2714675.jpg Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar map bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T17:43:56.466Z Over 500 feared missing as two Rohingya boats capsize off Myanmar Asia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, illegal migration, illegal immigration, Rohingya https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/opinion-is-europe-missing-an-energy-threat-as-the-rhine-dries-up https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-04/0nqsh5u0/1280px-ViewfromGellértHilltotheDanubeHungary-Budapest28493220635.jpg Danube River in Budapest bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T17:34:44.164Z OPINION | Is Europe missing an energy threat as the Rhine dries up? Europe, Rhine River, Germany, MENA, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Danube River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/us-lng-makes-a-quiet-comeback-in-china-but-it-might-not-stay-there https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-27/knfv6doy/lngcargo.jpg Loading LNG onboard a tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T17:26:57.537Z US LNG makes a quiet comeback in China, but it might not stay there North America, United States, Asia, China, Port of Plaquemines, Venture Global LNG, tariffs, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/prairie-grain-shipments-to-resume-at-canadian-arctic-seaport https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-24/rnuu1ey0/ArcticGateway-71.jpg Port of Churchill, Manitoba bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T10:57:47.102Z Prairie grain shipments to resume at Canadian Arctic seaport North America, Canada, Port of Churchill (Canada) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/russia-ukraine-conflict-heats-up-as-attacks-on-ships-send-wheat-prices-rising https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/43y3cdnr/new-ukraine-attack.jpg Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Sea of Azov bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T10:46:18.805Z Russia-Ukraine conflict heats up, attacks on ships send wheat prices rising Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Odessa, Port of Chornomorsk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/bunker-fuel-sales-crash-at-uaes-fujairah-as-regional-conflict-rages https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-22/d5xrklnw/portoverviewbanner.jpg Port of Fujairah bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T10:36:27.273Z Bunker fuel sales crash at UAE's Fujairah as regional conflict rages MENA, United Arab Emirates, Port of Fujairah, Asia, China, Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, Fujairah Oil Industry Zone https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-forces-strike-iranian-command-centres-and-port-city-of-bandar-abbas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/aw7h4546/us-iran-strikes-7-16.jpg Missile launched from US warship as part of continued strikes on Iranian targets bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T10:28:47.455Z VIDEO | US forces strike Iranian command centres and port city of Bandar Abbas North America, United States, Bandar Abbas, MENA, Iran, Port of Bandar Abbas, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/performance-shipping-receives-charter-extension-for-aframax-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/169kkqmh/blue-moon-2.jpg Blue Moon bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T10:20:40.167Z Performance Shipping receives charter extension for Aframax tanker Europe, Greece, Performance Shipping, Aframax, MISC Group, Asia, Malaysia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-of-los-angeles-tops-one-million-teu-in-record-june https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-06/c1vr13jk/95961453101576932954619978295305637995216896n.jpg Port of Los Angeles bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T10:11:52.896Z Port of Los Angeles tops one million TEU in record June North America, United States, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, tariffs https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-too-hot-to-handle-some-shippers-steer-clear-of-us-escorted-hormuz-transits https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/vikd35fu/260417-N-NO146-8579.avif Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) conducts blockade operations, April 17, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T10:07:18.404Z FEATURE | Too hot to handle? Some shippers steer clear of US-escorted Hormuz transits North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/officials-say-us-strikes-in-iran-pave-way-for-larger-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/bibttua6/iran-strike-2.jpg US forces launch strikes against targets in Iran in retaliation to attacks on ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T09:59:21.494Z Officials say US strikes in Iran pave way for larger operations North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Kharg Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/partnership-selected-for-us-war-departments-large-uuv-development-program https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/s62pn29n/still-2026-04-20-0935281.61.21.jpg Close-up of a Kongsberg autonomous underwater vehicle bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T09:48:54.483Z Partnership selected for US War Department's large UUV development program North America, Europe, Norway, Kongsberg, United States, US Department of Defense, US Navy, Oceaneering International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-july-16-asian-yards-focus-new-gas-carriers-are-delivered-as-chinese-and-korean-builders-secure-overseas-orders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/y94e75rk/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-09/dmkl9f7t/20250608041712778.jpg ADNOC L&S LNG 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-03/2ybcwjnq/202607031120091231.jpg SC Epidote delivery ceremony, June 30, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-02/0hgi7idn/TEnergy.jpg TEnergy, a Tsakos Energy Navigation LNG carrier (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T09:24:54.331Z Tanker News Roundup | July 16 – Asian yards focus: new gas carriers are delivered as Chinese and Korean builders secure overseas orders MENA, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Logistics and Services, LNG, Asia, Jiangnan Shipyard, China, Asyad Shipping, Oman, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Japan, Lyla Pathfinder (vessel), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, SC Shipping (Shanghai), Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, SC Epidote (vessel), Greece, Europe, Tsakos Energy Navigation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/longlining/russias-globus-deploys-new-longliner-on-maiden-fishing-voyage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/538s332b/Severnaya-Verf1.jpg Marlin bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T09:06:42.520Z Russia's Globus deploys new longliner on maiden fishing voyage Europe, Norway, Russia, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Marin Teknikk, Barents Sea, Globus, Project MT1112XL, Marlin (vessel), Severnaya Verf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/standby-emergency-vessels/vessel-review-shengli-295-offshore-guardsupply-vessel-to-support-operations-at-chinese-oil-field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/zourdbi2/Shengli-295-main.jpg Shengli 295 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/2crpy227/Shengli-295-21.jpg Shengli 295 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/qpfnjoyd/Shengli-295-Sinopec.jpg Shengli 295 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Shengli 295 – Offshore guard/supply vessel to support operations at Chinese oil field Asia, China, Shengli 295 (vessel), Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, China Shipbuilding Group, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Bohai Sea, China Classification Society, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/vessel-review-amakusa-waterjet-powered-patrol-boat-for-fisheries-enforcement-in-japanese-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/6x3e1bt7/Screenshot16-7-2026114210www.jmuc.co.jp.jpg The Japanese fisheries patrol boat Amakusa bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Amakusa – Waterjet-powered patrol boat for fisheries enforcement in Japanese waters Asia, Japan, Amakusa (vessel), Japan Marine United, Kumamoto Prefectural Fisheries Enforcement Office, Ariake Sea, Yatsushiro Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/indian-conglomerate-tata-to-venture-into-shipbuilding-with-1b-investment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/fcxpte5t/210902_2_FAW_Incident.jpg Cochin Port in Kerala, India bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T05:49:43.303Z Indian conglomerate Tata to venture into shipbuilding with $1b investment Asia, India, Tata Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/several-hospitalised-following-chemical-spill-on-containership-at-port-of-antwerp https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/63m1lpbg/Schip-aan-Berendrechtsluis-012024.jpg Port of Antwerp-Bruges bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T05:28:14.110Z Several hospitalised following chemical spill on containership at Port of Antwerp Europe, incidents, Port of Antwerp Bruges, Belgium, MSC Mia Summer II (vessel), Mia Summer II (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-dead-three-missing-after-private-yacht-capsizes-in-san-francisco-bay https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-14/38o7tnsc/Interagencyinterdictionseizesmorethanhalfatonofmarijuana150310-G-GV559-4861.jpg The US Coast Guard Marine Protector-class patrol boat USCGC Sea Otter bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T05:09:38.408Z One dead, three missing after private yacht capsizes in San Francisco Bay incidents, California, North America, United States, San Francisco Bay, Volare (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/over-50-feared-dead-after-boat-carrying-illegal-migrants-capsizes-off-libya https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/d4uafw2k/260511LeoSpartacusDSC4461-scaled-2560x12801.jpg A Libyan Coast Guard patrol boat bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T04:52:37.672Z Over 50 feared dead after boat carrying illegal migrants capsizes off Libya Europe, MENA, Libya, illegal migration, Libyan Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/three-uk-naval-bases-to-be-modernised-under-26b-program https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-07/exvzb8vh/FRPUW-20250630-ZF0007-001.jpg The Royal Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Astute sails into HMNB Devonport, June 30, 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T02:48:49.337Z Three UK naval bases to be modernised under £26b program Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, UK Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/intoxication-overspeeding-blamed-for-fatal-rib-allision-with-navigation-beacon-in-portsmouth-uk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/5tmtz5jf/Screenshot16-7-2026103545assets.publishing.service.gov.uk.jpg Peaky Blinder bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T02:36:48.349Z Intoxication, overspeeding blamed for fatal RIB allision with navigation beacon in Portsmouth, UK incidents, United Kingdom, Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Peaky Blinder (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/torpedo-tube-launched-usv-wraps-up-acceptance-tests https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/xs8f749y/FLANQ-GABLER-TTL-SAT-Retuning1198x6241.jpg Ranger bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T02:14:25.868Z Torpedo tube-launched USV wraps up acceptance tests Europe, Germany, FLANQ, Ranger (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/uk-builder-delivers-lead-example-of-new-17-metre-usv-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/b2ez0dde/803d4ed8f808f606a89f3bb00e8e2e14d7e1e50b1.jpg The first example of Zero USV new 17-metre unmanned surface vehicle series bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T01:55:27.053Z UK builder delivers lead example of new 17-metre USV series Europe, United Kingdom, Zero USV, Manor Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uk-royal-navy-to-decommission-three-frigates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/d5fgb5a1/FLEET-20240202-XN0223-0051.jpg The Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond (foreground) sails past the Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-16T01:34:47.465Z UK Royal Navy to decommission three frigates Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, Type 23, Duke class, HMS Iron Duke (vessel), HMS Richmond (vessel), HMS Chiddingfold (vessel), Type 31, Type 26, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/experimental-floating-axis-wind-turbine-installed-off-iki-city-japan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-15/6n2hb0fw/0dab1100-1471-3860-2480-5900164189fb.jpg Artist's concept of a megawatt-class floating axis wind turbine bairdmaritime en 2026-07-15T21:57:00.034Z Experimental floating axis wind turbine installed off Iki City, Japan Asia, Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, FAWT Consortium