https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/new-zealand-shipping-company-fined-for-2024-ferry-grounding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-31/dvimj0te/Photo_Marlborough_District_Council1.jpg The Ro-Pax ferry Aratere aground near South Island, New Zealand bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T02:10:41.222Z New Zealand shipping company fined for 2024 ferry grounding incidents, Oceania, New Zealand, KiwiRail, Aratere, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-navy-interdict-suspected-drug-vessel-off-haiti https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/ti4vs7ps/260503-G-G0107-10021.jpg Haitian National Police members inspect interdicted drugs following a drug interdiction off Haiti, May 3, 2026. At the behest of the Haitian Government, a US Coast Guard law enforcement detachment deployed on the US Navy littoral combat ship USS Billings stopped a suspected drug vessel carrying approximately 3,200 pounds of marijuana. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T01:44:44.031Z US Coast Guard, Navy interdict suspected drug vessel off Haiti drugs, Haiti, Latin America, North America, United States, US Navy, US Coast Guard, Freedom class, USS Billings, USCGC Venturous, Medium Endurance Cutter, Florida, Littoral Combat Ship https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/utkilen-christens-new-lng-fuelled-chemical-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/bl48lvtb/Utkilen1.jpg Naming ceremony of Havstraum, the Utkilen Group's new LNG-fuelled oil/chemical tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T01:31:54.492Z Utkilen christens new LNG-fuelled chemical tanker Europe, MENA, Turkey, Icdas Shipyard, Norway, Havstraum (vessel), Utkilen Group, LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-coast-guard-to-deploy-autonomous-drones-for-missions-on-great-lakes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/rokp1b7g/221007-N-NS602-12181.jpg A Saildrone unmanned surface vehicle (USV) operates with the US Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Robert Goldman in the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Phantom Scope, October 7, 2022. During the bilateral exercise between the US and the UK, USVs operated in conjunction with crewed ships and naval command centers in Bahrain. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T01:25:05.633Z US Coast Guard to deploy autonomous drones for missions on Great Lakes North America, Great Lakes, United States, US Coast Guard, Saildrone, California https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/french-firm-unveils-new-ses-crewboat-design https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/br4fohm0/Aircat-Vessels1.jpg Artist's impression of Aircat Vessels' new SES crewboat bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T01:09:51.007Z French firm unveils new SES crewboat design Europe, Aircat Vessels, France, surface effect ship https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/french-overseas-territory-taps-spanish-yard-for-new-hybrid-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/9c8n4j89/Catamaran-Aister-Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon1.jpg Rendering of Jeune France II bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T00:57:10.568Z French overseas territory taps Spanish yard for new hybrid ferry Europe, North America, France, Spain, Aister, Saint Pierre et Miquelon, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Jeune France II (vessel), Jeune France (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/fishing-vessel-news-roundup-may-7-norwegian-bleeding-boat-delivery-russian-crabber-construction-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/5tlaggul/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/97qf1zqt/NB-155-AQS-Æge-Salthammer-båtbyggeri-AS1.jpg AQS Æge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/6ynaponw/Annie-Hillina1.jpg Annie Hillina https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/rs2orjqg/Tautiki-Napier1.jpg Tautiki https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/grjnk78o/Bakkafrost-Scotland-Nick-Mailer1.jpg Spirit of Bute https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/3oa881ci/Russian-Maritime-Register-of-Shipping1.jpg Keel-laying ceremony of three new Project 03141 crab fishing vessels held at Russia's Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T00:42:47.732Z Fishing Vessel News Roundup | May 7 – Norwegian bleeding boat delivery, Russian crabber construction and more Norway, AQS, AQS Æge (vessel), Salthammer Båtbyggeri, Tomra Engineering, Europe, Annie Hillina, Netherlands, Parlevliet en van der Plas, Skipsteknisk, Napier, Tautiki, Sefine Shipyard, MENA, Turkey, Salt Ship Design, United Kingdom, Scotland, Bakkafrost Scotland, Spirit of Bute (vessel), Bute Boatbuilders, Russia, Project 03141, Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard, Tauroa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/navigator-gas-sees-increased-net-income-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/iakfe36n/navigator-equator.jpg Navigator Equator bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T19:06:22.369Z Navigator Gas sees increased net income in Q1 2026 Europe, United Kingdom, Navigator Gas, Navigator Holdings, Unigas, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/feature-two-uae-ports-emerge-as-last-standing-trade-gateways-to-indian-ocean https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/ga3s69r5/HomePage-scaled.jpg Port of Fujairah, UAE 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 oil pipeline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/svguf7wq/Khorfakkan_Port.jpg Port of Khor Fakkan, UAE bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T18:48:26.473Z FEATURE | Two UAE ports emerge as last standing trade gateways to Indian Ocean MENA, United Arab Emirates, Port of Khor Fakkan, Port of Fujairah, Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Oman, Fujairah https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/middle-east-peace-hopes-send-oil-prices-on-sharp-downward-turn https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T18:37:48.715Z Middle East peace hopes send oil prices on sharp downward turn MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/canarians-fear-lockdowns-as-madrid-unilaterally-allows-virus-stricken-ship-to-dock https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/egshzo4e/hondius.jpg Hondius bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T18:33:14.213Z Canarians fear lockdowns as Madrid unilaterally allows virus-stricken ship to dock Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Oceanwide Expeditions, Hondius, Netherlands, World Health Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/dht-holdings-profit-surges-in-first-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/y2m50qlf/DHT-Antelope-DHT-Holdings-1.jpg DHT Antelope bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T18:20:59.921Z DHT Holdings profit surges in first quarter of 2026 Latin America, Bermuda, Europe, Norway, DHT Holdings, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-breakthrough-nears-as-iran-reviews-us-plan-for-persian-gulf-peace 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T18:12:07.692Z FEATURE | Breakthrough nears as Iran reviews US plan for Persian Gulf peace MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/second-adnoc-managed-tanker-makes-it-out-of-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/fi1nzycl/Mraweh.jpeg Mraweh bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T18:04:26.326Z Second ADNOC-managed tanker makes it out of Strait of Hormuz MENA, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/internal-rifts-threaten-aseans-unified-front-on-global-crises-diplomat-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/7jr21jxy/ASEANMap.jpg Map of ASEAN member-nations bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T17:58:28.793Z Internal rifts threaten ASEAN's unified front on global crises, diplomat says Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/petronas-gas-signs-jetty-agreement-for-new-regasification-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/na0jzdrt/Lumut-Port-at-30-Charting-Peraks-Global-Future-2-2048x1534.jpg Lumut Maritime Terminal, Malaysia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T17:52:09.719Z Petronas Gas signs jetty agreement for new regasification terminal Asia, Malaysia, Petronas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-shrugs-off-repeated-drone-attacks-as-seaborne-diesel-exports-grow https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/1ouriltp/SCFcargo-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T17:43:07.625Z Russia shrugs off repeated drone attacks as seaborne diesel exports grow Europe, Russia, Port of Primorsk, Port of Tuapse, Rosneft, MENA, Morocco, Africa, Ghana, Syria, Turkey, Latin America, Brazil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/docking-of-hantavirus-stricken-ship-in-limbo-after-canary-islands-government-opposes-move https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/zo95frm4/Hondius-Oceanwide-Expeditions.jpg The expedition cruise ship Hondius bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T17:38:35.092Z Docking of hantavirus-stricken ship in limbo after Canary Islands government opposes move Europe, Canary Islands, Spain, hantavirus, Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/south-korea-pauses-plans-to-join-hormuz-mission-as-potential-us-iran-truce-looms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/blkf9xhq/994c003819835918df9a6cd4232e3ccb.jpg A South Korean Navy Pohang-class corvette bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T17:31:48.810Z South Korea pauses plans to join Hormuz mission as potential US-Iran truce looms Asia, South Korea, North America, United States, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, HMM https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/thailands-precious-shipping-returns-to-profit-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/mb28cn17/Ubon-Naree Ubon Naree bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T17:25:14.044Z Thailand's Precious Shipping returns to profit in Q1 2026 Asia, Thailand, Precious Shipping Public Company, financial results, business news, Mayuree Naaree (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/rheinmetall-seeks-12b-euros-to-rescue-german-warship-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-05/fuzxkma5/german_armed_forces_order_two_more_f126_frigates_from_damen_naval_top.jpg Rendering of German Navy F126 frigates bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T15:13:01.223Z Rheinmetall seeks 12b euros to rescue German warship deal Germany, Netherlands, Europe, Damen Shipyards Group, F126, Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/french-aircraft-carrier-group-moving-into-red-sea-and-gulf-of-aden https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/French-Indian-Naval-Exercise-VARUNA-2021-1.jpg An Indian Navy Kalvari-class submarine sails alongside the French Navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during Varuna 2021, a series of bilateral exercises in the Indian Ocean held from April 25 to 27, 2021. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T15:09:03.144Z French aircraft carrier group moving into Red Sea and Gulf of Aden France, Europe, Iran, MENA, Charles De Gaulle, Red Sea, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/equinor-iran-war-lifts-asia-pacific-interest-for-norwegian-petroleum-products https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-24/2jcb8ld9/aaa22ff22bae7ad003e0098931d76e7cac731aa8-2560x1440.jpg Hammerfest LNG plant on Melkøya bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T15:06:15.018Z Equinor: Iran war lifts Asia-Pacific interest for Norwegian petroleum products Norway, Equinor, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/japan-fires-missile-in-joint-drill-with-us-and-allies-in-northern-philippines-facing-south-china-sea-2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/201005-8-PN.jpg BRP Quezon bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T15:03:30.091Z Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea Japan, Philippines, China, Asia, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, Type 88 anti-ship missile, Exercise Balikatan, BRP Quezon, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, military exercises https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/cenovus-profit-soars-83-per-cent-as-drilling-begins-at-west-white-rose-offshore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/eketoc5n/white-rose-tow-out.jpg Transfer of White Rose topside bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T14:49:04.596Z Cenovus profit soars 83 per cent as drilling begins at West White Rose offshore Canada, North America, Cenovus Energy, West White Rose Project, cenovus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/crew-rescued-after-ship-with-cargo-of-baking-soda-sinks-off-greece https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/ihuxove4/Corsage-C.jpg Corsage C bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T14:33:45.062Z Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece Greece, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/venezuela-world-court-has-no-jurisdiction-in-oil-rich-territory-dispute-with-guyana https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-06/jvdhie9o/GuyanaVenezuelaLocator.png Map showing locations of both Guyana and Venezuela. Light green is the disputed Guayana Esequiba bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T14:28:09.730Z Venezuela: World Court has no jurisdiction in oil-rich territory dispute with Guyana Venezuela, Guyana, Latin America, legal action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/processing/new-zealand-king-salmon-welcomes-leased-wellboat-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-20/9lgpszep/Ronja-King1.jpg Ronja King bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T10:34:47.844Z New Zealand King Salmon welcomes leased wellboat to fleet Oceania, New Zealand, New Zealand King Salmon, Ronja King, Sølvtrans, Europe, Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/stainless-tankers-posts-loss-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-05/rolt7i1c/DeWatermark.ai1762365661489.jpeg Orchid Sylt, a tanker owned by Stainless Tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T10:28:36.873Z Stainless Tankers posts loss in Q1 2026 Europe, Norway, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/edp-renewables-doubles-down-on-us-market-despite-offshore-wind-exit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T10:26:20.883Z EDP Renewables doubles down on US market despite offshore wind exit Europe, Portugal, EDP Renewables, EDPR Offshore North America, North America, United States, financial results, business news, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Ocean Winds https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-and-iran-on-brink-of-agreement-to-halt-conflict-and-start-talks 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 2026-05-06T10:21:49.349Z US and Iran on brink of agreement to halt conflict and start talks Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/damage-and-injuries-reported-as-attack-hits-cma-cgm-ship-in-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/o4zqddqq/cma-cgm-san-antonio.jpeg CMA CGM San Antonio bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T10:18:41.497Z Damage and injuries reported as attack hits CMA CGM ship in Hormuz Europe, France, CMA CGM, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/polish-yard-starts-building-new-hybrid-ferry-for-torghatten https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-21/f3n94ewm/6690c45a-a5d0-4f05-808a-eac47c33ad02.jpg Concept render of Torghatten Midt's new hybrid ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T10:18:04.159Z Polish yard starts building new hybrid ferry for Torghatten Europe, Norway, Torghatten Midt, Torghatten, Remontowa Shipbuilding, Remontowa Marine Design and Consulting, The Norwegian Ship Design Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/ship-bound-for-ukraine-sinks-off-greece-after-hitting-rocks-crew-safe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/6xlga17d/pexels-christian-reinke-197095744-14654190.jpg Map showing Greece and Turkey bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T10:13:20.890Z Ship bound for Ukraine sinks off Greece after hitting rocks, crew safe Europe, Greece, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, MENA, Turkey, Greek Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/wallenius-wilhelmsen-reports-stable-q1-2025-results-amid-geopolitical-pressures https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210208-9-ACCC.jpg A Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:50:11.556Z Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports stable Q1 2025 results amid geopolitical pressures Europe, Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/vestas-warns-of-geopolitical-and-tariff-risks-despite-q1-profit-rise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-13/r1irz3eb/200811_4_CIP.jpg MHI Vestas wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:47:02.227Z Vestas warns of geopolitical and tariff risks despite Q1 profit rise Europe, Denmark, Vestas, financial results, business news, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/orsted-q1-profit-beats-forecasts-as-it-pivots-away-from-us-market https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/3yvqdh3r/Hornsea-2-close-up.webp Hornsea offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:39:40.644Z Orsted Q1 profit beats forecasts as it pivots away from US market Europe, Denmark, Ørsted, financial results, business news, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/hmm-secures-rescue-tow-for-bulk-carrier-damaged-in-hormuz-blast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/dknezmsk/269016275873504.jpg HMM Namu bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:31:01.380Z HMM secures rescue tow for bulk carrier damaged in Hormuz blast Asia, South Korea, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, HMM, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/construction-begins-on-new-crane-barge-for-northstar-marine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/4ukgk2u0/17779085649571.jpg Northstar 600 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:26:55.292Z Construction begins on new crane barge for Northstar Marine North America, United States, Northstar Marine, New Jersey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asian-buyers-see-relief-as-saudi-arabia-cuts-june-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:24:31.700Z Asian buyers see relief as Saudi Arabia cuts June oil prices Asia, MENA, Saudi Arabia, OPEC Plus, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Aramco, Port of Ras Tanura, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-rubio-challenges-un-to-prove-its-worth-with-iran-maritime-resolution https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/xm7kfuam/7d5892e0-f540-4457-9bbb-031a02b59f5ff2c823d4.jpg Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree on fire after being attacked by suspected Iranian projectiles bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:20:44.448Z FEATURE | Rubio challenges UN to prove its worth with Iran maritime resolution North America, United States, United Nations, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Bahrain, Asia, Europe, Russia, China, UN Security Council https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/well-intervention/helix-energy-solutions-sells-shallow-water-abandonment-business-to-chouest-group https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/hjwyosau/NashvilleLiftboat300dpi.jpg Shallow water abandonment operations bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:17:10.375Z Helix Energy Solutions sells shallow water abandonment business to Chouest Group North America, business news, United States, Edison Chouest Group, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Gulf of Mexico, C Dive https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/sentinel-midstream-moves-ahead-with-texas-oil-export-hub-first-us-project-of-its-kind-in-years https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-21/dpob8mge/20200319-TexasGulfLinkRevisedGraphic.png Texas GulfLink bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T09:12:41.019Z Sentinel Midstream moves ahead with Texas oil export hub, first US project of its kind in years North America, United States, Sentinel Midstream, Texas, Texas Gulflink, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/awards-2025-best-small-patrol-boat-sea-hawk-norman-r-wright-and-sons https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-03/1hp341oq/12-M-IPS-48931.jpg Best Small Patrol Boat – Sea Hawk bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Small Patrol Boat – Sea Hawk – Norman R Wright and Sons Oceania, Australia, Sea Hawk, Sea Dragon, Sea Eagle, Best of 2025 Awards, Norman R Wright and Sons https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-courting-disaster-heavy-hitters-in-offshore-get-their-day-in-court-part-two-of-two-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/hd8b5ryn/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/p8hk2v01/Goran-Rostad-SSY1.jpg Goran Rostad https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/t3msvs1q/128444.jpg Lukoil platform https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/media/k2/items/src/4b840fef3f76a1200400aeae109a3d97.jpg Seadrill drilling vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Frontline1.jpg John Fredriksen bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Courting disaster? Heavy hitters in offshore get their day in court (part two of two) [Offshore Accounts] SSY, United Kingdom, Europe, Norway, Equinor, Switzerland, Lightship Chartering, Russia, Lukoil, sanctions, Marshall Islands, Braemar, Seadrill, Angola, Africa, Sonangol https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-hav-ecotrader-1-versatile-coastal-and-shortsea-bulker-for-german-owner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/k3uzw1by/1t8scyga15rmy0cxzdvvyypt94.jpg HAV Ecotrader 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/83fbnkdj/HAV-Ecotrader-1.jpg HAV Ecotrader 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/jez2uiw8/MV-HAVEcotrader-Vessel-Description-OCEAN7-images-11.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:56:08.751Z VESSEL REVIEW | HAV Ecotrader 1 – Versatile coastal and shortsea bulker for German owner Europe, Asia, China, Germany, Bureau Veritas, Antigua and Barbuda, HAV Ecotrader 1 (vessel), HAV Schiffahrtsgesellschaft, Xinhu South Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/vessel-review-cyan-wind-seeker-hybrid-large-capacity-sov-to-support-offshore-wind-operations-in-taiwan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/jtz5rcqs/Cyan-Wind-Seeker-Cyan-Renewables-main1.jpg Cyan Wind Seeker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/o5o85edy/17768235718761.jpg Cyan Wind Seeker's christening at Vard Vung Tau, Vietnam, April 22, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Cyan Wind Seeker – Hybrid, large-capacity SOV to support offshore wind operations in Taiwan Asia, Europe, CR Classification Society, DNV, Vietnam, Singapore, Vard, Vard Vung Tau, Cyan Renewables, Cyan Wind Seeker (vessel), Taiwan, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/salvors-target-recovery-of-sunken-russian-navy-tug-by-late-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/45xfpc9t/MarineTraffic-com-chaika-official.jpg The Russian Navy icebreaking tug Kapitan Ushakov at a shipyard in Saint Petersburg, June 19, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:55:00.472Z Salvors target recovery of sunken Russian Navy tug by late May incidents, Russia, Europe, Kapitan Ushakov, Russian Navy, Project 23470, Baltic Shipyard, Saint Petersburg, Baltspetsflot https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/canary-islands-to-host-cruise-ship-after-deadly-hantavirus-outbreak https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/783bd9ig/c4ade9029b0ddd46f2313c198019119ff965466f.jpg Hondius https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-22/wvzh11zb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828423-2.jpg Map of Canary Islands and Mauritania bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:46:27.636Z FEATURE | Canary Islands to host cruise ship after deadly hantavirus outbreak Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Africa, Cape Verde, Oceanwide Expeditions, Netherlands, United Kingdom, World Health Organisation, Hondius, Tenerife, Latin America, Argentina, South Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/officials-pirates-seize-togolese-flagged-tanker-off-yemen https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/1js0t5yf/pexels-lara-jameson-8828674.jpg Somalia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:41:48.523Z Officials: Pirates seize Togolese-flagged tanker off Yemen piracy, MENA, Africa, Somalia, Yemen, Togo, United Arab Emirates, Eureka (vessel), Yemen Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/strong-q1-results-for-occidental-despite-middle-east-production-hit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/a26s9ygf/oxy-gulf-of-mexico.jpg An Occidental offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:40:09.297Z Strong Q1 results for Occidental despite Middle East production hit North America, United States, Occidental Petroleum, financial results, business news, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Oman, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-flagged-tanker-exits-strait-of-hormuz-with-military-escort https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-03/bu44lm0q/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:32:54.538Z US-flagged tanker exits Strait of Hormuz with military escort North America, United States, US Navy, United States Navy, US Central Command, Strait of Hormuz, MENA, Iran, Crowley-Stena Marine Solutions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/suspected-illegal-foreign-fishing-vessel-apprehended-in-torres-strait-off-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/eajilqb2/ABFC-Storm-Bay-in-2023-MarineTraffic-com-Sam-Croft.jpg The Australian Border Force Bay-class patrol boat ABFC Storm Bay in 2023 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:20:09.072Z Suspected illegal foreign fishing vessel apprehended in Torres Strait off Australia Oceania, Australia, Australian Border Force, illegal fishing, Torres Strait, ABFC Storm Bay https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/europeche-tuna-fisheries-long-termsustainability-in-indian-ocean-depends-on-compliance-by-all-fleets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-31/c96n1hrq/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsPhoto-Indian-Ocean-Tuna-Commission11.jpg School of tuna bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T08:13:38.212Z Europeche: Tuna fisheries' long-term sustainability in Indian Ocean depends on compliance by all fleets Europe, Asia, Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, Europeche, European Union, France, Italy, Spain, Kenya, Oman, MENA, Africa, Mauritius, Tanzania, Seychelles https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/nordlaks-new-semi-closed-pen-receives-first-stock-of-fish https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/r2ybimng/Forste-fisk-til-Storbatsegga.00011320.Still005-scaled.jpg.jpg Storbåtsegga bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T02:42:45.300Z Nordlaks' new semi-closed pen receives first stock of fish Norway, Europe, Nordlaks, MENA, Turkey, Gemak, NSK Ship Design, Storbåtsegga (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/dfds-acquires-ro-pax-ferry-stena-vinga https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/2ycu1er4/20010619stena-vinga1.jpg Stena Vinga bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T02:32:12.950Z DFDS acquires Ro-Pax ferry Stena Vinga Europe, Denmark, DFDS, Sweden, Stena Line, Stena Vinga (vessel), Jersey, France, United Kingdom, Tarifa Jet https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/russian-transport-provider-mosgortrans-to-introduce-fourth-river-ferry-route-in-moscow https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/7vuq0d5q/IMG66121.jpg The new floating pier with a moored electric ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T02:22:29.115Z Russian transport provider Mosgortrans to introduce fourth river ferry route in Moscow Europe, Russia, Moscow, Mosgortrans https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/australian-authorities-issue-six-month-ban-on-liberian-flagged-bulker-for-labour-violations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/xtsszhqv/FPMC-B-Forever-11.jpg FPMC B Forever at the Port of Newcastle bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T02:11:56.866Z Australian authorities issue six-month ban on Liberian-flagged bulker for labour violations Oceania, Australia, FPMC B Forever (vessel), Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Port of Newcastle (Australia), New South Wales, Formosa Plastics Marine Corporation, Liberia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-may-6-bulker-deliveries-to-japan-and-europe-chinese-refrigerated-ship-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/d5qdcw6l/Untitled-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-01/cevd7cri/S-8308RURI-PLANET260428.jpg Ruri Planet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-30/tyllao6l/20260430110552313.jpg Contract signing between Tianjin Haiyu International Shipping and Shandong Fortune Shipbuilding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/x94ec3g1/Hagland-Polaris-Seam.jpg Hagland Polaris https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-13/l1pjpy3y/CCL311-240923-Artist-Impression-1920x1080-96-dpi-03-Wit-Container-Groen-Volt-1000x5631.jpg Rendering of an 8,500DWT dry cargo vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/vhgtsuxx/Glovis-Leader1.jpg Glovis Leader bairdmaritime en 2026-05-06T02:02:47.466Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | May 6 – Bulker deliveries to Japan and Europe, Chinese refrigerated ship orders and more Asia, Japan, Ruri Planet (vessel), Capesize, Imabari Shipbuilding, LNG, China, Tianjin Haiyu International Shipping, Shandong Fortune Shipbuilding, Hagland Shipping, Norway, Royal Bodewes, Netherlands, Hagland Polaris (vessel), India, Chowgule and Company, Boomsma Shipping, JR Shipping Group, Conoship International, South Korea, HMM, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Glovis Leader (vessel), Guangzhou Shipyard International, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Imabari Shipbuilding Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/scorpio-tankers-posts-increased-net-income-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/uj0j4prl/53671a04-3875-4a17-aa84-2ab3febb6912.jpg STI Lombard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T19:07:06.391Z Scorpio Tankers posts increased net income in Q1 2026 Europe, Monaco, Scorpio Tankers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/icelands-eimskip-reports-lower-revenue-and-earnings-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-12/zksfr77e/2837583.jpg Eimskip containership Lagarfoss bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T19:03:10.644Z Iceland's Eimskip reports lower revenue and earnings in Q1 2026 Europe, Iceland, Eimskip, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/rising-costs-push-eu-ministers-to-reconsider-domestic-gas-output https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/hfiszlvm/aphrodite_1.jpg Gas field offshore Cyprus bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T18:59:22.238Z Rising costs push EU ministers to reconsider domestic gas output Europe, European Union, Cyprus, Romania, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/us-to-reverse-sanctions-against-eritrea-red-sea-strategy-in-play https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-08/3nbjgdln/pexels-lara-jameson-8828404.jpg Map showing Eritrea and Ethiopia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T18:18:31.327Z US to reverse sanctions against Eritrea with Red Sea strategy in play Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, North America, United States, MENA, Red Sea, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/finnlines-reports-stable-q1-2026-revenue-middle-east-conflict-impacts-results https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-28/bhdyt4ms/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsPhoto-Finnlines-11.jpg The Ro-Ro vessel Finnpulp (left) and another Finnlines vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T18:10:38.624Z Finnlines reports stable Q1 2026 revenue, Middle East conflict impacts results Europe, Finland, Finnlines, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/major-russian-oil-refinery-knocked-offline-by-ukrainian-drone-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/7f3lu6ii/Kirishinefteorgsintez.jpg Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T17:59:18.405Z Major Russian oil refinery knocked offline by Ukrainian drone strike Russia Ukraine War, Europe, Russia, Ukraine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/hegseth-says-iran-does-not-control-strait-of-hormuz-ceasefire-remains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ja728kjs/HFoZcfnakAQw8jy.jpg US warship enters the Strait of Hormuz to prepare for mine sweeping operations, April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T17:55:02.112Z Hegseth says Iran does not control Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire remains North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, US Central Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/factbox-details-emerge-on-cruise-ship-passengers-infected-by-hantavirus https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/zo95frm4/Hondius-Oceanwide-Expeditions.jpg The expedition cruise ship Hondius bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T17:48:53.240Z FACTBOX | Details emerge on cruise ship passengers infected by hantavirus Atlantic Ocean, World Health Organisation, Europe, Netherlands, Africa, South Africa, Saint Helena, Ascension Island, United Kingdom, Germany, Oceanwide Expeditions, Hondius, Cape Verde, hantavirus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/stable-cargo-flows-for-the-port-of-gothenburg-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-15/5hcgsmn3/Port-of-Gothenburg34dd768cd07b4d96d6f1f79d46f706a8.jpg Port of Gothenburg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T17:40:23.233Z Stable cargo flows for the Port of Gothenburg in Q1 2026 Europe, Sweden, Port of Gothenburg, Swedegas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/new-un-draft-backed-by-us-and-bahrain-threatens-force-if-iranian-shipping-attacks-continue 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 2026-05-05T17:28:09.693Z New UN draft backed by US and Bahrain threatens force if Iranian shipping attacks continue MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Bahrain, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Europe, Russia, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iraq-offers-steep-oil-price-cuts-to-lure-buyers-into-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T17:20:55.285Z Iraq offers steep oil price cuts to lure buyers into Strait of Hormuz MENA, Iraq, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/thailand-walks-away-from-joint-offshore-energy-deal-with-cambodia-despite-calls-to-keep-status-quo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-27/eafuctp7/free-photo-of-vintage-globe-map-showing-asia-and-surrounding-regions.jpg Map showing Thailand and Cambodia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T17:16:37.608Z Thailand walks away from joint offshore energy deal with Cambodia despite calls to keep status quo Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, Gulf of Thailand https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/reach-subsea-reports-weak-first-quarter-results-on-low-utilisation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-16/6m1dn2mi/Reach_Subsea_3.jpg Reach Remote 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T17:10:22.427Z Reach Subsea reports weak first quarter results on low utilisation Europe, Norway, Reach Subsea, Reach Remote, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/hii-posts-lower-quarterly-margin-as-costs-weigh https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/media/k2/items/src/7a5796939c6ac0dde162bfc405fdcfa3.jpg HII Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T14:57:40.271Z HII posts lower quarterly margin as costs weigh United States, North America, financial results, business news, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/norway-offers-up-to-70-new-oil-and-gas-drilling-permits https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-04/e2o8p89q/Credit-Espen-RonnevikOyvind-Gravas-Copyright-Not-registered-Johan-Sverdrup-field-centre-phase-1-2490644-scaled.jpg Developing the Johan Sverdrup field bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T14:52:42.624Z Norway offers up to 70 new oil and gas drilling permits Norway, Europe, Equinor, Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/jackups-liftboats/gulf-marine-services-awarded-contracts-in-new-markets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-21/4yvg25s9/Endurance1.jpg GMS Endurance bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T10:42:41.200Z Gulf Marine Services awarded contracts in new markets MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Gulf Marine Services, Africa, Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-fragile-middle-east-truce-at-risk-as-us-and-iran-exchange-fire https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/fy6qgi1p/HHfg1doW4AApAB7.jpg Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney while on patrol enforcing the Iran blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T10:39:09.081Z FEATURE | Fragile Middle East truce at risk as US and Iran exchange fire MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, United Arab Emirates, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/fresh-gas-flows-from-norway-to-europe-as-equinor-field-comes-online https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/3vjbi2ly/gina-krog.jpg Gina Krog offshore platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T10:27:38.561Z Fresh gas flows from Norway to Europe as Equinor field comes online Europe, Norway, Equinor https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/cases-of-fatal-hantavirus-onboard-cruise-ship-rise-cape-verde-refuses-docking https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/783bd9ig/c4ade9029b0ddd46f2313c198019119ff965466f.jpg Hondius bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T10:22:15.234Z Cases of fatal hantavirus onboard cruise ship rise, Cape Verde refuses docking hantavirus, Africa, Cape Verde, Oceanwide Expeditions, Hondius, Europe, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, South Africa, Latin America, Argentina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-crewmembers-under-investigation-for-fatal-yacht-sinking-off-sicily https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-26/bz9n8978/photo-vigili-del-fuoco.jpg Boats from Italy's Vigili del Fuoco national firefighting service and other agencies are shown here during the recovery effort following the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian off Sicily on August 19, 2024. Seven of the vessel's 22 occupants perished in the incident. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T10:18:46.121Z Three crewmembers under investigation for fatal yacht sinking off Sicily Europe, incidents, Italy, Sicily, Bayesian, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-as-us-fills-global-energy-gap-rising-prices-at-home-raise-questions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/n5o9dgyd/210106_9_Calhoun_Port_Authority.jpg Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/b5jpiw83/Photo_Golden_Pass_LNG1.jpg Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T10:09:07.573Z OPINION | As US fills global energy gap, rising prices at home raise questions North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opinion-could-a-weakened-opec-hurt-the-us-and-its-oil-industry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-16/6v20q60l/525d6e9fb763567fe95397a4b740a1c4.jpg.jpg Louisiana Offshore Oil Port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/m8u6wtrg/728y73y82yd728d3.webp Tankers ablaze in the Port of Basra, Iraq, March 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T10:00:40.141Z OPINION | Could a weakened OPEC hurt the US and its oil industry? North America, United States, MENA, OPEC, OPEC Plus, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Latin America, Venezuela https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/construction-begins-on-us-navys-fifth-lcu-1700-class-landing-craft https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/mz26l3za/260427LCU1714SOC-10.JPG.jpg Cutting of the first steel to be used in the construction of LCU 1714, the US Navy's fifth LCU-1700 class landing craft bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T09:50:51.628Z Construction begins on US Navy's fifth LCU 1700-class landing craft North America, Oceania, Austal USA, United States, US Navy, LCU 1700 class, LCU 1714 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/tidewater-cites-middle-east-turmoil-for-net-income-drop-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/source-tidewater-900.jpg A Tidewater supply vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T09:43:35.776Z Tidewater cites Middle East turmoil for net income drop in Q1 2026 North America, United States, Tidewater, business news, financial results, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/south-korea-weighs-joining-hormuz-mission-after-explosion-on-hmm-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T09:41:16.754Z South Korea weighs joining Hormuz mission after explosion on HMM ship Asia, South Korea, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, HMM, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/us-military-assets-guard-maersk-vehicle-carrier-during-hormuz-exit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/ucr6pd2t/alliance-fairfax.jpeg Alliance Fairfax bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T09:32:22.779Z US military assets guard Maersk vehicle carrier during Hormuz exit Europe, North America, Denmark, Maersk, United States, US Central Command, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/physical-oil-shortages-and-shrinking-economies-coming-soon-chevron-chief-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/tdt1idrx/us-oil-terminal-long-beach Marathon oil terminal in Long Beach, California bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T09:25:38.133Z Physical oil shortages and shrinking economies coming soon, Chevron chief says North America, United States, Chevron, Asia, Europe, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/newly-awarded-contract-to-cover-construction-of-two-additional-patrol-boats-for-australian-border-force https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-23/6szpmkrz/1758598527829.jpg The Royal Australian Navy Evolved Cape-class patrol boat HMAS (later ADV) Cape Hawke bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T09:25:11.289Z Newly awarded contract to cover construction of two additional patrol boats for Australian Border Force Oceania, Australia, Australian Border Force, Austal Australia, Evolved Cape class, Cape class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/strait-of-hormuz-bottlenecks-push-global-oil-stocks-to-the-brink https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-14/av38pu86/43343f43.jpg Fires at the Port of Fujairah, March 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T09:18:20.752Z Strait of Hormuz bottlenecks push global oil stocks to the brink MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-the-next-generation-ai-mentorships-and-the-future-of-naval-architecture-aft-lines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/gwnio1ed/NAVSEA-Brittny-Odoms1.jpg Calm water tow-tank testing of a large-scale additive manufactured ship model of an Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | The next generation? AI, mentorships, and the future of naval architecture [Aft Lines] Europe, United Kingdom, RINA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/longlining/vessel-review-australian-owners-new-toothfish-longlinerprocessor-to-be-operated-in-southern-ocean https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/8hkvv5il/Austral-Odyssey-Maritime-Montering-can-be-main1.jpg Austral Odyssey https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/csn558t9/Austral-Odyssey-Austral-Fisheries-31.jpg Austral Odyssey https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/qpcena1h/Wheelhouse-Austral-Odyssey-Austral-Fisheries-21.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/elf6tb0w/Processing-equipment-Austral-Odyssey-Austral-Fisheries-21.jpg Processing equipment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/jpto7lco/Lounge-Austral-Odyssey-Maritime-Montering1.jpg Lounge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/5wws2h6k/Austral-Odyssey-Maritime-Montering-can-be-main-21.jpg Austral Odyssey bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Australian owner's new toothfish longliner/processor to be operated in Southern Ocean Oceania, Australia, Europe, Southern Ocean, Austral Fisheries, Båtbygg, Norway, Marin Teknikk, Poland, Cape Arkona, Austral Odyssey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/vessel-review-emotional-versatile-yacht-support-vessel-boasts-long-range-for-expedition-voyages https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/0bwu7ij2/Screenshot-2026-05-05-at-11-31-43-Sea-trials-started-for-latest-YS53-Yacht-Support.jpg Emotional during sea trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/se2mynm9/Emotional-Damen-Yachting-main-11.jpg Emotional https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/wafcsv5w/Screenshot-2026-05-05-at-11-26-50-YS53-EMOTIONAL-Yacht-Support.jpg Aft deck with crane and tenders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/28ymm64m/Screenshot-2026-05-05-at-11-29-06-YS53-EMOTIONAL-Yacht-Support.jpg Lounge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/ydq2o5r0/Emotional-Damen-Yachting-main-21.jpg Emotional bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Emotional – Versatile yacht support vessel boasts long range for expedition voyages Europe, Netherlands, Damen Yachting, Turkey, MENA, Lloyd's Register, Emotional (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/accor-takes-delivery-of-sail-equipped-cruise-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/cs46ujwn/Orient-Express-Sailing-Yachts1.jpg Orient Express Corinthian bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T08:50:58.297Z Accor takes delivery of sail-equipped cruise ship Europe, Accor Group, Orient Express Corinthian, France, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Bureau Veritas, Orient Express Sailing Yachts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/dfds-posts-over-5m-operating-profit-in-q1-2026-amid-volatile-market-conditions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-15/lpao6v1e/220804_0_PV_VOAD_DFDS.jpg A DFDS Ro-Ro vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T08:29:15.385Z DFDS posts over $5m operating profit in Q1 2026 amid volatile market conditions Europe, Denmark, DFDS, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/russia-to-open-more-arctic-and-far-east-ports-to-foreign-tourists https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/l6cf2szs/alice-butenko-Ba5pytyJW4Q-unsplash1.jpg A river ferry in Saint Petersburg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-05T08:05:36.559Z Russia to open more Arctic and far east ports to foreign tourists Europe, polar, Arctic, Russia