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<news:title>Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | August 26 – Dutch electric shortsea ship design, Norwegian multi-purpose carrier delivery and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Höegh Autoliners, Asia, China Merchants Heavy Industry, China, Chipolbrok, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, Poland, Netherlands, Conoship International, Jiangsu Kangping Shipyard, Hainan Chunlong International Shipping, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Marine Design and Research Institute of China, Skarv Shipping, Peak Skarv 3 (vessel), Huanghai Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-deadly-risks-linger-in-bangladeshs-ship-recycling-industry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/jj3y51ct/210624_5_Incident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An unidentified shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T09:34:02.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Deadly risks linger in Bangladesh's ship recycling industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Bangladesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-pressure-pushes-iran-to-negotiate-hormuz-corridor-with-oman</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T09:28:43.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US pressure pushes Iran to negotiate Hormuz corridor with Oman</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, North America, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Iran trade sanctions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ships-pay-over-1m-at-auction-for-panama-canal-transit-slots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-29/y3nho3rb/main-banner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panama Canal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T09:26:00.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ships pay over $1m at auction for Panama Canal transit slots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-takes-delivery-of-seventh-adamya-class-patrol-vessel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/9u0gyz1t/Indian-Ministry-of-Defence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatives of Goa Shipyard and the Indian Coast Guard during the delivery ceremony of the Adamya-class fast patrol vessel ICGS Ajit, August 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T09:16:12.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Coast Guard takes delivery of seventh Adamya-class patrol vessel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, Adamya class, ICGS Ajit (vessel), Goa Shipyard, Indian Register of Shipping, American Bureau of shipping (ABS)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-aristoklis-dual-fuel-suezmax-crude-tanker-joins-capital-maritime-fleet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/i0xpilnc/Aristoklis-Capital-Ship-Management-Corporation1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aristoklis</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/2efprthj/Aristoklis-Capital-Ship-Management-Corporation-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aristoklis</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/3wte7wpz/Aristoklis-Capital-Ship-Management-Corporation-21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aristoklis</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/c2ggiol4/6b2e89ARISTOKLISSCHEM1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Aristoklis – Dual-fuel Suezmax crude tanker joins Capital Maritime fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Asia, Lloyd's Register, China, Greece, Marshall Islands, Aristoklis (vessel), New Times Shipbuilding, Suezmax, LNG</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-vigor-ol-brave-handysize-bulker-optimised-for-coal-grain-and-steel-transport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/sawqiire/Vigor-OL-Brave-Tsuneishi-Shipbuilding-main1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vigor OL Brave</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/5spfr34j/Vigor-OL-Brave-Tsuneishi-Shipbuilding-21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vigor OL Brave</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/70nytceg/Vigor-OL-Brave-Tsuneishi-Shipbuilding-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vigor OL Brave</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Vigor OL Brave – Handysize bulker optimised for coal, grain and steel transport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Handysize, Taiwan, Japan, ClassNK, Liberia, OceanLance Maritime, Vigor OL Brave (vessel), Tsuneishi Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/opinion-india-and-indonesia-are-developing-sabang-as-a-port-not-a-base</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/a5wbh7jr/0064.jpg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabang Port, Indonesia</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T08:54:41.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | India and Indonesia are developing Sabang as a port, not a base</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indonesia, Port of Sabang (Indonesia), China, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Malacca Strait</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/fire-ignites-on-bulk-carrier-in-cardiff-uk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/ex6z2hy3/South-Wales-Fire-and-Rescue-Service.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aerial view of smoke billowing from the hold of the bulk carrier Federal Welland at the Port of Cardiff, UK, August 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T08:26:43.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire ignites on bulk carrier in Cardiff, UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, United Kingdom, Wales, Europe, Federal Welland (vessel), Marshall Islands, Port of Cardiff, Associated British Ports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/site-selected-for-future-defence-precinct-in-henderson-western-australia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/v0iib84j/Henderson-shipyard1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aerial view of Henderson Defence Precinct</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T06:11:39.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Site selected for future defence precinct in Henderson, Western Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Australian Submarine Agency, Henderson Defence Precinct</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/mpc-container-ships-gross-operating-profit-drops-slightly-in-q2-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/04955o03/10-Governance-banner-image.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T05:32:09.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MPC Container Ships gross operating profit drops slightly in Q2 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, MPC Container Ships, business news, financial results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/chinese-vessels-join-search-for-missing-cargo-ship-crew-in-bay-of-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/xam3l7cw/6133abe863e1ac2b8133ad666d58e52e1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Indian Coast Guard boarding team inspects an empty lifeboat that was aboard the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Winner when it sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22, 2026. Only two survivors have been reported among the ship's 24-strong crew as of August 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T05:20:01.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese vessels join search for missing cargo ship crew in Bay of Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, incidents, Ocean Winner (vessel), China, India, Indian Coast Guard, Bay of Bengal, Indian Navy, Vikram class, ICGS Varad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/keel-laid-for-royal-australian-navys-first-type-26-frigate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/cp8m75mf/BAE-Systems.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keel-laying ceremony for the Royal Australian Navy's lead Hunter-class frigate at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T04:10:05.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keel laid for Royal Australian Navy's first Type 26 frigate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Type 26, Hunter class, BAE Systems, BAE Systems Australia, South Australia, Osborne Naval Shipyard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/australia-philippines-us-conduct-multilateral-maritime-cooperative-activity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/kvimnlyq/260823-N-QM517-4568.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Navy littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara sails in formation with the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Diego Silang while Philippine Air Force FA-50PH fighter jets fly overhead during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, August 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T01:41:21.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia, Philippines, US conduct multilateral maritime cooperative activity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, North America, Australia, Oceania, Royal Australian Navy, US Navy, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, Teresa Magbanua class, BRP Teresa Magbanua, Miguel Malvar class, HMAS Supply, Supply class, United States, BRP Diego Silang, Independence class, Littoral Combat Ship, multi role response vessel, USS Santa Barbara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-seafarer-wellbeing-career-pathways-highlighted-at-nautical-institute-conference-2026-in-singapore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/s2u1n2hc/78090992510797217450038043040693294743209394n1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatives of seafarer health and wellbeing services provider the OneCare Group at the Nautical Institute Conference in Singapore, August 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T01:21:06.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GEAR | Seafarer wellbeing, career pathways highlighted at Nautical Institute Conference 2026 in Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Nautical Institute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/ro-ro/cma-cgm-to-deploy-sail-equipped-ro-ro-on-trans-atlantic-service</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/z14y0xya/RMK-Marine-Shipyard-1751620802029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neoliner Origin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T00:53:07.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMA CGM to deploy sail-equipped Ro-Ro on trans-Atlantic service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, France, CMA CGM, Neoliner Origin, Atlantic Ocean, Neoline, RMK Marine Shipyard, Turkey, Mauric, North America, United States, Port of Baltimore, Maryland, Canada, Port of Halifax</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/new-species-and-ecosystems-discovered-during-deep-sea-expedition-off-trinidad-and-tobago</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/gkpg4hxs/Screenshot26-8-20268357schmidtocean.org.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An eelpout (Pachycara caribbaeum) lies on a bed of chemosynthetic mussels (Gigantidas childressi) off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago as photographed by Schmidt Ocean Institute's ROV SuBastian. Ninety-three per cent of Trinidad and Tobago lies below recreational scuba depths, placing its largest ecosystems in the mesophotic zone (between 30 and 199 metres) and the deep ocean.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T00:40:28.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New species and ecosystems discovered during deep-sea expedition off Trinidad and Tobago</news:title>
<news:keywords>Trinidad and Tobago, Latin America, Schmidt Ocean Institute, Falkor (Too), North America, United States, Caribbean, SuBastian</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/cadeler-reports-double-revenue-and-profit-growth-in-h1-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-06/nj85k7ig/Cadeler-picture2jpg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cadeler installation vessel at an offshore wind farm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T00:07:16.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cadeler reports double revenue and profit growth in H1 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Denmark, Cadeler, business news, financial results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-shipping-and-offshore/amsa-expands-network-of-approved-medical-providers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/80odzyoc/66870543113816023106758423904247265801098651n1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:03:32.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AMSA expands network of approved medical providers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australian Maritime Safety Authority</news:keywords>
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