https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/eu-proposes-extending-bay-of-biscay-fishing-closure-to-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/k22i6lmx/210111_7_ICES.jpg Fishing boats in the Bay of Biscay bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:29:27.951Z EU proposes extending Bay of Biscay fishing closure to 2027 Europe, European Commission, European Union, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, Bay of Biscay https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/akofs-offshore-secures-300m-credit-facility-and-exercises-vessel-option https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-20/2o8ygatt/220804_0_Offshore_Charters_AKOFS_Offshore.jpg Aker Wayfarer bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:26:49.945Z AKOFS Offshore secures $300m credit facility and exercises vessel option Europe, Norway, AKOFS Offshore, Akastor, Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/greece-closes-deal-on-italian-frigates-with-eye-on-two-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-12/w7tkdmoo/1280px-NaveBergamini.jpg Carlo Bergamini, a Bergamini-class frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:23:09.652Z Greece closes deal on Italian frigates with eye on two more Europe, Greece, Italy, Hellenic Navy, Italian Navy, Bergamini class, France, Belharra class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/stranded-russians-return-home-after-norway-seizes-arctic-cruise-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-02/w54v0pj3/PROFESSOR-MOLCHANOV.jpg Professor Molchanov bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:19:21.246Z Stranded Russians return home after Norway seizes Arctic cruise ship Europe, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Svalbard, Naftogaz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/sanctions-hit-arctic-lng-2-demands-1b-from-south-korean-shipbuilder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:15:09.886Z Sanctions-hit Arctic LNG 2 demands $1b from South Korean shipbuilder Europe, Russia, Arctic LNG 2, Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean, Novatek https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/aevex-completes-acquisition-of-naval-drone-maker-blacksea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/e02u9zvi/BlackSea-Technologies1.jpg Two BlackSea Technologies unmanned surface vehicles bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:04:52.526Z Aevex completes acquisition of naval drone maker BlackSea business news, North America, United States, Aevex, BlackSea Technologies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/stronger-capesize-rates-give-baltic-dry-bulk-index-a-fresh-nudge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/oodlpymn/banner-navio.jpg Bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:02:31.669Z Stronger Capesize rates give Baltic dry bulk index a fresh nudge North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/canada-prepares-to-route-bulk-of-crude-exports-to-asia-by-2028 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-12/wlgn39zb/20240430WMT1-1.jpg Westbridge Marine Terminal, Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:00:03.756Z Canada prepares to route bulk of crude exports to Asia by 2028 North America, Canada, Asia, China, Thailand, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/kazakhstan-blinks-on-collecting-5b-from-offshore-oil-operator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/ig4up6mn/KASHAGAN022.jpg Kashagan oil field, Kazakhstan bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T17:57:38.061Z Kazakhstan blinks on collecting $5b from offshore oil operator Europe, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom, Shell, North America, United States, ExxonMobil, France, TotalEnergies, Asia, China, CNPC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/polish-builder-selects-dutch-firm-to-design-new-trailing-suction-hopper-dredger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/zfjmvnnd/Partner-Stocznia-Ltd-signs-contract-with-Vuyk-Engineering-for-3000-m³-TSHD1.jpg Rendering of a 3,000-cubic-metre trailing suction hopper dredger bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:41:26.689Z Polish builder selects Dutch firm to design new trailing suction hopper dredger Europe, Netherlands, Vuyk Engineering, Partner Stocznia, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/marco-polo-marine-agrees-110m-reverse-takeover-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-19/09ifsnhy/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads220106-6-Marco-Polo-Marine.jpg Marco Polo Marine's Singapore facilities bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:33:20.966Z Marco Polo Marine agrees $110m reverse takeover deal Asia, Singapore, Marco Polo Marine, Marco Polo Shipyard, Indonesia, MP Marine, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/opinion-pain-ahead-for-europe-as-iran-war-drives-gas-prices-higher-at-critical-juncture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/wsdzbzp6/lng-tanker.jpg LNG carrier at Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-26/kw7yd4nz/elengy-readies-fos-cavaou-terminal-for-lng-bunkering.jpg Fos Cavaou LNG terminal in France bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:30:29.296Z OPINION | Pain ahead for Europe as Iran war drives gas prices higher at critical juncture Europe, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, Netherlands, Qatar, QatarEnergy, United Arab Emirates, North America, United States, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/navitas-petroleum-faces-charges-as-argentina-asserts-falklands-claim https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-04/zwqs8pct/Screenshot-2026-09-04-190830.jpg Map of Falkland Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:22:45.851Z Navitas Petroleum under fire as Argentina asserts Falklands claim Latin America, Argentina, Navitas Petroleum, Europe, United Kingdom, MENA, Israel, Rockhopper Exploration, Falkland Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/smugglers-face-french-trial-over-fatal-english-channel-crossing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg English Channel bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:18:14.665Z Smugglers face French trial over fatal English Channel crossing illegal migration, illegal immigration, people smuggling, Europe, France, United Kingdom, English Channel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/four-injured-after-ferry-crashes-into-wharf-pylon-in-sydney-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-16/w00i0yo2/John_Nutt_2.jpg John Nutt, a vessel operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:14:32.801Z Four injured after ferry crashes into wharf pylon in Sydney, Australia Oceania, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Transdev Sydney Ferries, New South Wales Police Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/bhp-port-hedland-unions-end-talks-with-no-deal-as-dispute-drags-on https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:13:51.502Z BHP, Port Hedland unions end talks with no deal as dispute drags on strike action, Oceania, Australia, BHP, Port of Port Hedland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/kuwait-petroleum-sets-sights-on-expanding-its-own-tanker-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/ruq514bx/whatwedo1000X674.jpg Kuwait Petroleum Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:10:34.326Z Kuwait Petroleum sets sights on expanding its own tanker fleet MENA, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/labour-unions-urge-bc-ferries-to-build-future-fleet-locally https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-11/tm9icoct/GtG5NjbMAMTfi51.jpg Artist's impression of a hybrid ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:09:03.857Z Labour unions urge BC Ferries to build future fleet locally North America, Canada, BC Ferries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-crude-imports-rebound-in-august-but-still-down-year-on-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/o3f9cpcr/22e35a7ab39d4f3b90380409c6648321.jpg Oil terminal in Zhoushan Port, China bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:06:25.115Z China crude imports rebound in August, but still down year-on-year Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-threat-casts-chill-over-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-lanes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:01:41.759Z Iran threat casts chill over Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-why-100-oil-remains-elusive-even-as-supplies-face-disruption https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/54gwy3af/1280px-TankersattheIraqiAlBasraOilTerminalintheNorthernArabianGulf.jpg Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-18/3of4uttv/photo-of-gulf-of-mexico-offshore-assets.jpg A Shell oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T09:59:48.722Z FEATURE | Why $100 oil remains elusive even as supplies face disruption MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, Port of Ras Tanura, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Latin America, Guyana, Asia, China, Russia, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/sea-trials-begin-for-honduras-port-authoritys-newest-pilot-boats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/28zf41ya/lanchas-practicos-aister-mz12-pilot-honduras-1-1536x10241.jpg One of two 12-metre pilot boats built by Aister for the National Port Authority of Honduras bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T09:38:35.957Z Sea trials begin for Honduras port authority's newest pilot boats Latin America, Europe, Spain, Aister, Honduras, National Port Authority of Honduras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/washington-firm-to-build-tug-pair-for-american-marine-corporation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/oj91cbfn/AMC-Tug-Press-Release-imageFinal-image-courtesy-of-Glosten.jpg Rendering of a 120-foot tug bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T09:21:30.331Z Washington firm to build tug pair for American Marine Corporation North America, United States, Washington State, American Marine Corporation, Glosten, New Pacific Industrial https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-september-8-north-korean-destroyer-commissioning-uk-naval-supply-ship-keel-laying-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/gkv9v75s/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-06/twvcmg3q/ba17daa7c520d4470098ccb07bf3313469307d8c07db77ce0abe0a1594ebd8d716a41487b5ec6e9147aaa817ac9b94f0a668996844897411818341b89ea554c2b5aedcb0591e8a398b45dbc583038ee1.jpg Kang Kon https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-04/b06cytj0/Appledore.jpg Laying of the keel of the Royal Navy support ship RFA Resurgent, September 3, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-03/4zt6mkwc/mrcv-1600x10671.jpg Laying of the keel of the Republic of Singapore Navy's third Victory-class multi-role combat vessel, September 3, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-03/n9pzmudk/evolved20cape20class-1600x9951.jpg The Royal Australian Navy Evolved Cape-class patrol boats HMAS Cape Spencer (left) and HMAS Cape Hawke https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/220427-1-ESW-USCG.jpg Rendering of a US Coast Guard Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T09:10:18.305Z Security Vessel News Roundup | September 8 – North Korean destroyer commissioning, UK naval supply ship keel-laying and more Asia, North Korea, Kang Kon, Korean People's Army Navy, Europe, United Kingdom, Navantia UK, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Royal Navy, RFA Resurgent, ST Engineering, Republic of Singapore Navy, Singapore, Victory class, multi role combat vessel, Oceania, Royal Australian Navy, Evolved Cape class, Austal Australia, HMAS Cape Spencer, HMAS Cape Hawke, Austal USA, North America, US Coast Guard, Heritage class, USCGC Ingham, Alabama, Offshore Patrol Cutter https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/vessel-review-kellutuq-shallow-draught-waterjet-patrol-boat-for-alaska-state-troopers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/n07f2law/Kellutuq-Bay-Weld-Boats-21.jpg Kellutuq https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/h6tqt6d0/Kellutuq-Matt-Lowber-via-Bay-Weld-Boats-11.jpg Kellutuq https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/mp5di8o4/Kellutuq-Matt-Lowber-via-Bay-Weld-Boats-41.jpg One of the two Cummins QSB 6.7 main engines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/5cle65ag/Kellutuq-Bay-Weld-Boats-31.jpg Helm station https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/kk2895ld/Kellutuq-Matt-Lowber-via-Bay-Weld-Boats-51.jpg Aft deck with secondary helm station https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/mwty733h/Kellutuq-Bay-Weld-Boats-main-11.jpg Kellutuq bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Kellutuq – Shallow-draught waterjet patrol boat for Alaska State Troopers North America, United States, Alaska, Alaska State Troopers, Bay Weld Boats, Kellutuq (vessel), Bristol Bay https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/platform-review-kimberly-link-tide-following-floating-wharf-expands-heavy-lift-berth-capacity-at-austrlaias-port-of-broome https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/cshre3kn/dsh1exsjzdrmr0d0fytajjny2m.jpg Kimberley Link https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/q33a3b1w/Header06-Large.jpg Kimberley Link https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/l8g9xyqp/Cattle-News1.jpg Kimberley Link https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/d0ha611s/Jetty-Linkspan-and-causeway-22-scaled1.jpg Kimberley Link bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T08:55:00.000Z PLATFORM REVIEW | Kimberly Link – Tide-following floating wharf expands heavy-lift berth capacity at Australia's Port of Broome Oceania, Australia, Port of Broome (Australia), Western Australia, Kimberley Link, Kimberley Marine Support Base, OSK Design, Denmark, Europe, Nantong Rainbow Offshore and Engineering Equipment, Asia, China, Total AMS https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/feature-light-rail-on-lake-washington-how-seattles-floating-hadley-bridge-was-rebuilt-to-allow-train-crossings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/9dzwnwpn/Sound-Transit-main1.jpg Crosslake Connection https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/uo2yz714/WSP1.jpg Crosslake Connection https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/dgd3wndb/map-2-Line-crosslake202601.jpg Map showing the extended Link 2 Line following the opening of the Crosslake Connection https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/gfghlks5/The-Crosslake-test-train-waits-at-Mercer-Island-Station-to-take-its-inaugural-journey-across-the-I-90-floating-bridge-under-electric-power.1.jpg The Crosslake test train waits at Mercer Island Station to take its inaugural journey across the I-90 floating bridge under electric power. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/t9roe6uz/An-operator’s-eye-view-from-first-fully-powered-test-train-across-the-floating-bridge.1.jpg An operator’s-eye-view from first fully powered test train across the floating bridge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/55f42f91/Link-trains-draw-power-from-an-overhead-contact-system-and-that-means-the-potential-for-electrical-arcing.-Nighttime-tests-help-crews-identify-any-arcing-and-then-corrections-and-adjustments-can-be-made-during-daylight-hou.jpg Link trains draw power from an overhead contact system, and that means the potential for electrical arcing. Nighttime tests help crews identify any arcing, and then corrections and adjustments can be made during daylight hours. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/wzju5dtc/Sound-Transit-21.jpg Crosslake Connection following its official opening bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T08:54:00.000Z FEATURE | Light rail on Lake Washington: how Seattle's floating Hadley bridge was rebuilt to allow train crossings North America, Washington State, United States, Crosslake Connection, Washington State Department of Transportation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-fishing-and-aquaculture/two-men-charged-for-out-of-season-abalone-haul-in-wa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-06/rtyg0jrc/maxresdefault1.jpg Fisheries enforcement operations bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T08:48:15.380Z Two men charged for out-of-season abalone haul in WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia), Department of Parks and Wildlife (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/finnish-icebreaker-arrives-in-canada-to-support-coast-guard-arctic-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/1o5lxqjm/Horizon-Naval-Engineering.jpg Arctia's icebreaker Nordica upon arrival in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, September 4, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T08:27:18.344Z Finnish icebreaker arrives in Canada to support coast guard Arctic operations polar, North America, Europe, Finland, Arctic, Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Newfoundland and Labrador, Arctia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/new-zealand-port-operators-newest-pilot-boat-wraps-up-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/g5ct4qpm/Te-Ihu-Port-of-Auckland1.jpg Te Ihu bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T08:01:10.780Z New Zealand port operator's newest pilot boat wraps up sea trials Oceania, New Zealand, Australia, Hart Marine, Port of Auckland, Te Ihu (vessel), Europe, France, Pantocarene https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/australian-army-takes-delivery-of-new-bridge-erection-boats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/vz9a9qc3/An-Australian-Army-bridge-erection-boat-during-trials-off-Port-Macquarie1.jpg An Australian Army bridge erection boat during trials off Port Macquarie bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T03:36:45.063Z Australian Army takes delivery of new bridge erection boats Oceania, Australia, Birdon Group, Australian Army, bridge erection boat https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/indian-navy-issues-rfi-for-ship-launched-loitering-munition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/5bwa14fq/Israel-Aerospace-Industries-representative-photo-only.jpg Artist's impression of a Harop loitering munition being launched from a ship at sea bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T03:23:03.429Z Indian Navy issues RFI for ship-launched loitering munition Asia, India, Indian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/northern-cyprus-ferry-tragedy-death-toll-now-at-14-following-recovery-of-additional-bodies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-31/10njb2y4/Filo-Jet-in-2024-MarineTraffic-com-Saim-Ilkilic.jpg Filo Jet in 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T03:09:42.874Z Northern Cyprus ferry tragedy death toll now at 14 following recovery of additional bodies MENA, Northern Cyprus, Filo Jet (vessel), Turkey, incidents, Turkish Coast Guard Command, Turkish Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/azerbaijani-navy-trials-two-new-attack-usvs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/3eub436t/Office-of-Azerbaijani-President-Ilham-Aliyev1.jpg The Azerbaijani Navy USVs Salvo (nearest to camera) and Kayra during the trials bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T02:16:07.616Z Azerbaijani Navy trials two new attack USVs MENA, Turkey, Dearsan Shipyard, Salvo (vessel), Kayra (vessel), Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Navy, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/solo-boater-rescued-from-partially-submerged-vessel-off-christmas-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/lkvnup5z/Screenshot8-9-202693217spaces.hightail.com.jpg The distressed boat as seen from an AMSA aircraft bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T01:35:18.844Z Solo boater rescued from partially submerged vessel off Christmas Island Oceania, Australia, Christmas Island, Canada, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Darwin, Northern Territory, Supply class, Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Supply https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/jan-de-nul-completes-dredging-and-beach-replenishment-project-in-brazil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/hr5vldid/20260601-BRASIL-Itapoa-Sofie-4.jpg Jan De Nul dredger Galileo Galilei undertaking dredging works at the Port of Itapoa access channel, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:45:07.491Z Jan De Nul completes dredging and beach replenishment project in Brazil Latin America, Brazil, Europe, Belgium, Jan de Nul https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-reaches-six-week-high-amid-iranian-threats-to-energy-sites https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:34:28.546Z Oil reaches six-week high amid Iranian threats to energy sites MENA, Iran, North America, United States, OPEC Plus, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/hapag-lloyd-moves-to-rescue-42b-zim-buyout-from-fierce-israeli-pushback https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-17/9hlx5hwc/Zim-containership-Tianjin.jpg A ZIM containership bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:26:39.317Z Hapag-Lloyd moves to rescue $4.2b ZIM buyout from fierce Israeli pushback business news, acquisitions, Europe, Germany, Hapag Lloyd, Israel, MENA, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/us-energy-interests-in-persian-gulf-are-targets-in-latest-iran-threat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/n6ppmv7k/iran-tanker-hit.jpg The Iranian tanker Kylo ablaze after a strike by US forces bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:24:50.316Z US energy interests in Persian Gulf are targets in latest Iran threat MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Persian Gulf, Kharg Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/safeen-drydocks-adds-floating-dock-at-zayed-port-in-abu-dhabi https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/sio91j64/SAFEEN-Drydocks-Expands-Ship-Repair-Capacity.jpg Safeen Drydock 2 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:18:36.670Z Safeen Drydocks adds floating dock at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi MENA, United Arab Emirates, Safeen Drydocks, Abu Dhabi, AD Ports Group, Noatum Maritime, Europe, Spain, Balenciaga Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/five-year-wait-for-panama-canal-water-fix-as-transit-limits-loom https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/oj2fx4da/pmaslide1-1080x675.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:15:23.301Z Five-year wait for Panama Canal water fix as transit limits loom Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/ukraines-alternative-grain-route-clogs-with-80-ships-stuck-in-line https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/3zaxnp25/sulina-channel.jpg Sulina Canal, entry point to Ukraine's ports along the Danube bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:09:21.267Z Ukraine's alternative grain route clogs with 80 ships stuck in line Europe, Ukraine, Danube River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/uae-rejects-being-held-hostage-in-escalating-us-iran-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/ga3s69r5/HomePage-scaled.jpg Port of Fujairah, UAE bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T18:02:51.607Z UAE rejects being held "hostage" in escalating US-Iran war MENA, United Arab Emirates, North America, United States, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-unit-concludes-joint-logistics-exercise-in-south-korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/w1fnx6s4/260713-G-G0200-1002.jpg A US Army temporary pier system enables ship-to-shore offloading and provides a mooring point for US Coast Guard Port Security Unit 309’s 32-foot transportable port security boats at Yeongil Bay, Pohang, South Korea, during CJLOTS 26, July 13, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T17:59:59.328Z US Coast Guard unit concludes joint logistics exercise in South Korea military exercises, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, United States Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, Korea Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/low-water-grips-rhine-river-forcing-cargo-ships-to-slash-loads https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T17:38:53.516Z Low water grips Rhine river, forcing cargo ships to slash loads Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-falls-after-three-day-winning-streak https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T17:36:06.180Z Baltic dry bulk index falls after three-day winning streak North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/manila-says-scaled-back-us-south-korea-drills-invite-chinese-aggression https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/3wp16pq8/amphibious-landing-south-korea.jpg US Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marines Corps, New Zealand Army and Australian Army conduct amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, South Korea, March 12, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T17:33:42.892Z Manila says scaled-back US-South Korea drills invite Chinese aggression Asia, Philippines, United States, North America, South Korea, China, South China Sea territory disputes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/beng-kuang-marine-unit-secures-58m-contract-for-fpso-works-in-angola https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/k6b5fmur/2023OnshoreLicenseRound32x18in200dpi.jpg Map of Angola offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:50:07.473Z Beng Kuang Marine unit secures $5.8m contract for FPSO works in Angola Asia, Singapore, Beng Kuang Marine, Asian Sealand Offshore and Marine, Africa, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-to-unveil-new-persian-gulf-restricted-zone-and-hormuz-corridor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/n6ppmv7k/iran-tanker-hit.jpg The Iranian tanker Kylo ablaze after a strike by US forces bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:46:15.259Z Iran to unveil new Persian Gulf restricted zone and Hormuz corridor MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/north-koreas-newest-destroyer-joins-nuclear-retaliatory-system https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-06/twvcmg3q/ba17daa7c520d4470098ccb07bf3313469307d8c07db77ce0abe0a1594ebd8d716a41487b5ec6e9147aaa817ac9b94f0a668996844897411818341b89ea554c2b5aedcb0591e8a398b45dbc583038ee1.jpg Kang Kon bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:41:09.239Z North Korea’s newest destroyer joins nuclear retaliatory system Asia, North Korea, Choe Hyon class, Kang Kon, South Korea, Japan, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/as-refiners-favour-diesel-fuel-oil-supplies-face-a-possible-shortage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/fq8h4rkm/rt.webp Total's SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:37:23.907Z As refiners favour diesel, fuel oil supplies face a possible shortage Europe, Russia, Asia, China, MENA, Persian Gulf, Singapore, Africa, Nigeria, Dangote, Port of Rotterdam, Port of Amsterdam, Port of Antwerp, Port of Fujairah, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Kuwait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-of-tauranga-expansion-project-receives-fast-track-approval https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-27/b917nu56/about-us-img-770x440.jpg Port of Tauranga bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:31:52.130Z Port of Tauranga expansion project receives fast-track approval Oceania, New Zealand, Port of Tauranga https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-chinas-crude-oil-buying-stayed-sluggish-in-august-raising-doubts-over-what-comes-next https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:28:57.579Z OPINION | China's crude oil buying stayed sluggish in August, raising doubts over what comes next Asia, China, MENA, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-commodity-transits-slump-to-lowest-mark-since-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:25:44.053Z Strait of Hormuz commodity transits slump to lowest mark since May MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-us-economic-chokehold-exposes-limits-of-irans-hormuz-strategy 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/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:23:08.746Z FEATURE | US economic chokehold exposes limits of Iran's Hormuz strategy North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/newest-sov-for-ld-armateurs-launched-in-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/2bbsuvy5/wind-of-ocean.jpg Wind of Ocean bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T11:17:55.568Z Newest SOV for LD Armateurs launched in China Asia, China, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, Europe, France, LD Armateurs, North Sea, Germany, DanTysk Sandbank offshore wind farms https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/video-us-forces-strike-iranian-tankers-in-response-to-attacks-on-naval-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/n6ppmv7k/iran-tanker-hit.jpg The Iranian tanker Kylo ablaze after a strike by US forces bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T10:52:10.359Z VIDEO | US forces strike Iranian tankers in response to attacks on naval ships MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Kharg Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/brazil-plans-to-unlock-a-budget-surplus-with-a-2027-oil-auction https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/0br38sg0/Pre-Salt-Area-Offshore-Brazil.jpg Overview of pre-salt offshore area in Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T10:45:14.529Z Brazil plans to unlock a budget surplus with a 2027 oil auction Latin America, Brazil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/favourable-weather-further-delays-panama-canal-draught-restrictions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Panama-Canal-Authority1-1.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T10:42:57.237Z Favourable weather further delays Panama Canal draught restrictions Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority, Neo Panamax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-great-expectation-venezuelas-curious-oil-deal-with-nabep-as-chevron-goes-full-throttle-on-caracas-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/pp7y9vu5/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/i4ijfl4q/NABEP1.jpg NABEP facility within the Orinoco Oil Belt in Venezuela https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/snq862l6/61548804314595899221926018450973439985236380n1.jpg Delcy Rodriguez, Acting President of Venezuela since January 5, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/f8b26uxv/Global-Oil-Management-Group2.jpg Harry Sargeant III, founder of the Global Oil Management Group bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Great expectation: Venezuela's curious oil deal with NABEP as Chevron goes full throttle on Caracas [Offshore Accounts] Latin America, Venezuela, North America, United States, Chevron, North American Blue Energy Partners, Barbados, Global Oil Management Group, PDVSA, Europe, Spain, United Kingdom, Switzerland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/vessel-review-fs-hercules-hybrid-supply-vessel-with-secondary-rov-support-function https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/3os24p9l/FS-Hercules-MarineTraffic-com-Tony-Duffield.jpg FS Hercules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/zzbkivey/FS-Hercules-Cyan-Sentinel-View-Tran-Dinh-Trung1.jpg FS Hercules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/v9csl0zq/FS-Hercules-Cyan-Sentinel-View-Tran-Dinh-Trung-21.jpg FS Hercules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/h3d9rvya/FS-hercules-MarineTraffic-com-Peter-Ward.jpg FS Hercules bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | FS Hercules – Hybrid supply vessel with secondary ROV support function Europe, Norway, Asia, China, Breeze Ship Design, Hercules Supply, FS Hercules (vessel), Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, United Kingdom, American Bureau of shipping (ABS) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/vessel-review-australia-bay-new-snapper-trawler-delivered-to-australian-northern-territory-fishing-company https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/6ubkaetv/Australia-Bay-Northern-Territory-Seafood-Council1.jpg Australia Bay bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Australia Bay – New snapper trawler delivered to Australian Northern Territory fishing company Oceania, Australia, Northern Territory, Australia Bay Seafoods, Australia Bay (vessel), Northern Territory Seafood Council https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/refurbished-russian-hydrofoil-ferry-to-return-to-operational-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/9o9z7nln/Perm-Territory-Government1.jpg The refurbished Project 352 hydrofoil ferry Voskhod-50 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T05:53:20.361Z Refurbished Russian hydrofoil ferry to return to operational service Europe, Russia, Perm River Shipping Company, Voskhod 50 (vessel), Project 352 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/35-injured-following-chemical-leak-at-turkeys-mersin-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/jv56sa4a/49476246910004378819583562459330324774791343n1.jpg The Port of Mersin in Turkey bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T05:24:11.657Z 35 injured following chemical leak at Turkey's Mersin Port MENA, incidents, Turkey, Port of Mersin (Turkey) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/keel-laid-for-ls-marine-solutions-new-cable-laying-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/dg6gq4ip/7916836201861266413501004878287244718413616n1.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for Interocean, LS Marine Solution's future cable laying vessel, August 31, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T05:03:47.738Z Keel laid for LS Marine Solution's new cable laying vessel Asia, South Korea, Interocean (vessel), LS Marine Solution, Norway, Europe, Salt Ship Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/titan-clean-fuels-sogestran-ink-agreement-on-new-lng-bunkering-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/fm4s59te/1788685907assafina1.jpg Signing of the LNG bunkering vessel agreement between Titan Clean Fuels and Sogestran. L-R: Grégoire Hartig, Commercial Director, Titan ; Niels den Nijs, Director of Titan and Chief Commercial Officer, Molgas Group; Pascal Girardet, CEO, Sogestran Group; Benoist Grosjean, Director, Sogestran Shipping; David Patron bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T04:53:59.573Z Titan Clean Fuels, Sogestran ink agreement on new LNG bunkering vessel Europe, France, Sogestran Group, LNG, Mediterranean Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/fourth-hybrid-csov-in-series-delivered-to-windward-offshore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/vkk5d1by/WindwardHamburgVARDcroppedThumb1.jpg Windward Hamburg bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T04:39:54.508Z Fourth hybrid CSOV in series delivered to Windward Offshore Europe, Windward Offshore, Vard, Windward Hamburg (vessel), Norway, Germany, DNV, Malta, Vard Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-navy-demonstrates-successful-at-sea-refuelling-capability-for-unmanned-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/7uv9ishu/260811-N-N2001-10021.jpg The USV, left, approaches a towable capture and connection device, center, towed by the training support vessel USNS Vindicator during a refuelling demonstration in the waters off Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, August 11, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T03:48:45.164Z US Navy demonstrates successful at-sea refuelling capability for unmanned vessels North America, United States, US Navy, USNS Vindicator (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-hospitalised-after-yacht-collides-with-fishing-boat-off-southern-greece https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-16/ol8gmhjr/ΛΣ-6012.2e16d0ba.fill-900x4001.jpg A Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T01:16:39.240Z One hospitalised after yacht collides with fishing boat off southern Greece Europe, Greece, Malta, Hellenic Coast Guard, Gulf of Kechries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/us-built-electric-wig-craft-prototype-completes-first-manned-flight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/z69hdfv5/6a9822b42cefc3ca4a24b415REGENTViceroySeagliderFirstFlight-p-20001.jpg Regent Craft's electric wing-in-ground effect vessel prototype taking off on its first manned flight bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T01:13:25.461Z US-built electric WIG craft prototype completes first manned flight North America, United States, Rhode Island, wing in ground effect, Regent Craft https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/northern-cyprus-ferry-tragedy-death-toll-climbs-to-12 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-31/10njb2y4/Filo-Jet-in-2024-MarineTraffic-com-Saim-Ilkilic.jpg Filo Jet in 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T00:54:08.116Z Northern Cyprus ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 12 MENA, Northern Cyprus, Turkey, Turkish Navy, Turkish Coast Guard Command, Filo Jet (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-repatriates-75-migrants-to-dominican-republic-following-vessel-interdiction-in-mona-passage-waters-off-puerto-rico https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/9x8x3vzg/260904-G-G0107-1001.jpg Crewmembers aboard the US Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Joseph Doyle repatriate and transfer 75 migrants to Dominican Republic Navy authorities in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, September 4, 2026. The crew interdicted the group on September 2, 2026, after intercepting a grossly overloaded makeshift boat in the Mona Passage off the coast of Puerto Rico. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T00:45:50.338Z US Coast Guard repatriates 75 migrants to Dominican Republic following vessel interdiction in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico illegal migration, Latin America, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, USCGC Joseph Doyle, Sentinel class, fast response cutter https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-boat-capsizing-leaves-one-dead-off-antique-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/m92oy88v/7981363971058623020352767976212326713825004n1.jpg Philippine Coast Guard personnel help rescue some of the survivors of the capsizing of the banca-type boat San Agustin IV off the Philippines' Antique province, September 6, 2026. All but one of the boat's nine occupants survived the incident. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T00:23:41.499Z VIDEO | Boat capsizing leaves one dead off Antique, Philippines Asia, incidents, Philippines, Antique (Philippines), Philippine Coast Guard, San Agustin IV (vessel), Occidental Mindoro https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-nato-forces-wrap-exercise-northern-viking-in-iceland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/28jqp59b/260831-N-VH871-10021.jpg Some of the participating ships in Exercise Northern Viking 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-07T00:05:32.102Z US, NATO forces wrap up Exercise Northern Viking in Iceland Europe, NATO, Iceland, United States, US Navy, North America, polar, Arctic