https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-the-economic-winners-of-the-iran-conflict https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/vmzyr60u/shell-brunei.jpg A Shell Brunei offshore platform https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/0e7zg564/Liza_Destiny_FPSO_source_ExxonMobil.jpg The FPSO Liza Destiny operating on the Liza field off Guyana bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:52:58.694Z OPINION | The economic winners of the Iran conflict Asia, Brunei, Africa, Angola, Gabon, Latin America, Argentina, Guyana, Nigeria, Algeria, Malaysia, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/three-tankers-bound-for-india-and-china-go-dark-clear-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:41:13.821Z Three tankers bound for India and China "go dark", clear Strait of Hormuz Asia, India, China, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Sinochem, United Arab Emirates, Vitol, Europe, Switzerland, COSCO Shipping, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, AET Tankers, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/china-wind-firm-dajin-heavy-plans-736m-hong-kong-ipo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/jhf3ozzp/Dajin-Heavy-Industry-fbatch-monopiles-for-Thor-OWF-1536x864.jpg Dajin Heavy Industry offshore wind monopiles bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:35:27.831Z China wind firm Dajin Heavy plans $736m Hong Kong IPO Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/scorpio-tankers-to-sell-four-product-tankers-and-acquire-two-newbuilds https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/4ysffo6s/sti-broadway.jpg STI Broadway bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:28:59.477Z Scorpio Tankers to sell four product tankers and acquire two newbuilds Europe, Monaco, Scorpio Tankers, Asia, China, Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/proposed-canadian-lng-facility-draws-interest-from-european-utilities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/tz3y17jm/compressedKsiLisimsProject.jpg Ksi Lisims LNG bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:22:56.819Z Proposed Canadian LNG facility draws interest from European utilities North America, Canada, Ksi Lisims LNG, Europe, Germany, Securing Energy for Europe, Western LNG, United States, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-ceasefire-on-the-edge-again-as-us-and-iran-exchange-fire https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/rg5mu7c9/260303-N-NO146-4011.avif Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:17:02.522Z FEATURE | Ceasefire on the edge again as US and Iran exchange fire MENA, Iran, North America, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/petronas-tests-oil-potential-at-suriname-offshore-block-already-deemed-viable-for-gas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-08/v66020gy/SurinameOffshoreblocks2022-2023.jpg Map of Suriname offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:09:51.213Z Petronas tests oil potential at Suriname offshore block already deemed viable for gas Latin America, Suriname, Staatsolie, Asia, Malaysia, Petronas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/rosatom-construction-of-russias-nuclear-powered-icebreakers-is-ahead-of-schedule https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-28/1991q674/700bz250327311.jpg The Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreaker Yakutia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T09:03:56.954Z Rosatom: Construction of Russia's nuclear-powered icebreakers is ahead of schedule Europe, polar, Russia, Rosatom, Project 22220, Chukotka (vessel), Leningrad (vessel), Stalingrad (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-rekindle-centennial-shippings-newest-bulker-boasts-scr-and-energy-saving-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/bo6wgjo5/Rekindle-MarineTraffic-com-Kenro-Oshita.jpg Rekindle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/5z39ywyc/Rekindle-MarineTraffic-com-Kenro-Oshita-2.jpg Rekindle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/zzdtds39/Rekindle-with-the-deck-cranes-extended-MarineTraffic-com-Max-Wei.jpg Rekindle with the deck cranes extended https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/4750ynac/Rekindle-MarineTraffic-com-Kenro-Oshita-3.jpg Rekindle bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Rekindle – Centennial Shipping's newest bulker boasts SCR and energy-saving systems Asia, Japan, Centennial Shipping, Naikai Zosen Corporation, Rekindle (vessel), Panama, ClassNK https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-buyehou-electric-nighttime-sightseeing-boat-to-be-operated-in-chinas-greater-bay-area https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/4c6m5mo2/55F39D934F71A00344C3C46B78DB66E3w1080h6081.jpg The electric sightseeing vessel Buyehou. The vessel's port side is shown here. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Buyehou – Electric nighttime sightseeing boat to be operated in China's Greater Bay Area Asia, China, Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong), Pearl River, Buyehou (vessel), Jianglong Shipbuilding, Guangzhou Public Transport Group Passenger Ferry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/tug-news-roundup-may-28-canadian-methanol-powered-newbuilds-romanian-navy-support-craft-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/qpj0a9zf/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/k32fw0fg/Rasalvor22.jpg.jpg One of the two new methanol-powered escort tugs acquired by Kotug Canada https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/ukqq4a1r/Master-Boat-Builders1.jpg Naming and delivery ceremony of Marauder, a new tug acquired by Maritime Partners from Master Boat Builders, May 20, 2026. L-R: Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders; Alison Parker Carmel, ship's sponsor; and Bick Brooks, CEO of Maritime Partners https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/22tjoc9u/z7834994100267893275f34e32c59296103926b1707a6e1.jpg The new tug Tugtranco 01 at her Inauguration ceremony in the Port of Hai Phong https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-21/izs300m4/MarineTraffic-com-Gustavo-Garrido.jpg Trapananda, a Saam tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-18/nqesjb99/17786782481.jpg Romanian Navy and Med Marine representatives at the steel-cutting ceremony at Med Marine's Eregli Shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T08:43:16.680Z Tug News Roundup | May 28 – Canadian methanol-powered newbuilds, Romanian Navy support craft and more North America, Canada, Kotug Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, SD Aisemaht (vessel), SD Qwiy Aanitsa Sarah (vessel), United States, Maritime Partners, Master Boat Builders, Marauder (vessel), Asia, Vietnam, Tugtranco 01 (vessel), Hai Phong Port Towing and Transport, Song Thu, Institute of Military Ship Design (Vietnam), Saam Towage, Chile, Latin America, MENA, Turkey, Europe, Romania, Romanian Navy, Med Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/frs-to-introduce-electric-ferry-on-island-connection-route-in-finland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/btbuurko/FRS-Finland1.jpg Rendering of FRS Finland's electric ferry, which is scheduled to enter service in September 2027 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T08:28:00.773Z FRS to introduce electric ferry on island connection route in Finland Europe, Finland, FRS, FRS Finland, Pörtö (vessel), Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/report-scotlands-mussel-production-reached-record-figures-in-2025 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08/70cea2c4-3e6a-4bbe-9537-a6d77641d83b/mussels-1665863_1280.jpg Mussels (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T08:01:16.215Z Report: Scotland's mussel production reached record figures in 2025 United Kingdom, Scotland, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/russian-research-vessel-heads-to-arctic-to-monitor-possible-radiation-from-sunken-submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/k7wzx1av/Ivan-Petrov-MarineTraffic-com-OVN-RU.jpg The Russian research vessel Ivan Petrov bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T07:42:49.455Z Russian research vessel heads to Arctic to monitor possible radiation from sunken submarine Europe, polar, Arctic, Russia, Roshydromets, Ivan Petrov (vessel), White Sea, Barents Sea, Russian Navy, Soviet Navy, K 159 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/uk-canadian-firms-to-collaborate-on-usv-manufacture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/of4t3qvg/USV-underway-Davie1.jpg A Kraken USV designed for military and commercial use bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T07:08:52.046Z UK, Canadian firms to collaborate on USV manufacture North America, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, Kraken Technology Group, Chantier Davie Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/indian-coast-guard-partners-seize-drugs-from-foreign-cargo-ship-off-mundra-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/fiuyx5bo/Indian-Coast-Guard1.jpg Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Police personnel with the seized cocaine bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T06:47:06.405Z Indian Coast Guard, partners seize drugs from foreign cargo ship off Mundra Port drugs, Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, Cyprus, Europe (vessel), Port of Mundra https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russias-scf-group-reports-two-fold-yoy-jump-in-q1-profit-in-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-20/bp422wb4/eyJ3IjoxMDAwLCJmIjoid2VicCIsImsiOiJhYWQ5NTZlYzAzMGNlMWRiZDQzYzYzYjkzNjlhOTkzMSIsImNyb3AiOlswLDEzNCwxNjAwLDc5N10sInIiOjIsIm8iOiJnbG9iYWwifQ.jpg SCF Surgut, a tanker owned by Russia's SCF Group bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T05:15:34.245Z Russia's SCF Group reports two-fold YOY jump in Q1 profit in 2026 Europe, Russia, business news, financial results, SCF Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/kotug-canada-to-operate-new-dual-fuel-methanol-escort-tugs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/k32fw0fg/Rasalvor22.jpg.jpg One of the two new methanol-powered escort tugs acquired by Kotug Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T05:01:54.854Z Kotug Canada to operate new dual-fuel methanol escort tugs North America, Canada, Kotug Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, SD Aisemaht (vessel), SD Qwiy Aanitsa Sarah (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/river-boat-capsizing-leaves-two-dead-in-eastern-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-26/yirp0ns3/pexels-photo-8828579.jpg Map of India showing the city of Patna in Bihar state bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T04:44:53.965Z River boat capsizing leaves two dead in eastern India Asia, incidents, India, Ganga River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-electric-river-ferry-delivered-to-russias-stlc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/s41a6vmu/Peterhof-State-Transport-Leasing-Company1.jpg The Russian Project EM901 electric river ferry Peterhof bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T04:09:22.915Z New electric river ferry delivered to Russia's STLC Europe, Russia, State Transport Leasing Company, Peterhof (vessel), Emperium, Vodohod https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/lithuanias-klaipeda-port-secures-55m-financing-for-infrastructure-upgrades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-06/xrut65i7/DJI0183-scaled.jpg Port of Klaipeda bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T04:02:57.889Z Lithuania's Klaipeda Port secures €55m financing for infrastructure upgrades Europe, business news, Lithuania, Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, Port of Klaipeda, Nordic Investment Bank https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/russian-authorities-set-november-deadline-for-removal-of-sunken-crane-vessel-in-sevastopol https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-30/kv5g4ooj/Russian-Investigative-Committee1.jpg The overturned crane vessel Gregory Prosyankin bairdmaritime en 2026-05-28T03:51:12.934Z Russian authorities set November deadline for removal of sunken crane vessel in Sevastopol incidents, Russia, Europe, Gregory Prosyankin (vessel), Russian Navy, Port of Sevastopol, Crimea, Russian Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-escalates-genco-takeover-battle-with-higher-bid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/r4cj8yzv/genco1.jpg A Genco Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T20:00:17.268Z Diana Shipping escalates Genco takeover battle with higher bid Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, North America, United States, Genco Shipping and Trading, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-tumble-following-reports-of-tentative-us-iran-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T19:43:25.718Z Oil prices tumble following reports of tentative US-Iran agreement Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/california-gets-an-unprecedented-delivery-from-the-us-strategic-oil-reserve https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ce1txzfn/026dce3c-59be-480b-94ff-bdde9c1083b2.jpg Pascagoula Voyager bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T19:37:44.433Z California gets an unprecedented delivery from the US strategic oil reserve North America, United States, Chevron, California, Latin America, Panama, Guyana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/wisdom-marine-lines-takes-delivery-of-new-40000-dwt-bulker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ipj0ob47/S-3046PAIWAN-FORTUNE260525.jpg Paiwan Fortune bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T19:29:08.921Z Wisdom Marine Lines takes delivery of new 40,000 DWT bulker Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group, Taiwan, Wisdom Marine Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-jones-act-waivers-have-had-little-effect-in-lowering-us-fuel-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/q50i19ia/Phillips1.jpg Phillips 66 terminal, Beaumont, Texas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-07/abdq7z93/MPC-6973RefineryContractorHomeIntroPhoto2.jpg Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T19:26:16.849Z FEATURE | Jones Act waivers have had little effect in lowering US fuel prices North America, United States, Jones Act https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/china-says-it-expelled-a-dutch-warship-intruding-its-disputed-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/pvituwf2/1280px-Hr.Ms.DeRuyterF804.jpg HNLMS De Ruyter bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T19:16:37.833Z China says it expelled a Dutch warship "intruding" its disputed waters Asia, China, Europe, Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Navy, HNLMS De Ruyter, South China Sea territory disputes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/cosco-tanker-sails-through-strait-of-hormuz-while-broader-oil-traffic-stalls https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/onxowxpx/hua-lin-wan.jpg Hua Lin Wan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T19:09:02.820Z COSCO tanker sails through Strait of Hormuz while broader oil traffic stalls MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, China, COSCO Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/saildrone-usv-fleet-to-intercept-hurricanes-with-noaa-this-summer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/o76qo7di/654b91d93f47506fffa8efd765008ac183e7fc5892ffd21920230715-104520deploy-0622-750px.jpeg A Saildrone USV used in hurricane monitoring bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:58:14.873Z Saildrone USV fleet to intercept hurricanes with NOAA this summer North America, United States, Saildrone, NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-denies-iranian-claims-of-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-lanes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:52:14.753Z US denies Iranian claims of deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz lanes Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, MENA, North America, United States, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-index-bounces-back-to-near-two-week-high-on-firm-demand https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-01/cevd7cri/S-8308RURI-PLANET260428.jpg Ruri Planet bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:43:19.047Z Baltic dry index bounces back to near two-week high on firm demand North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/netherlands-readies-minesweeper-for-potential-post-war-strait-of-hormuz-role https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/22uxr4y6/HNLMS-Vlissingen-Belgium-Naval-and-Robotics.jpg HNLMS Vlissingen (left) approaching Den Helder for her formal delivery to the Royal Netherlands Navy, February 27, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:38:53.119Z Netherlands readies minesweeper for potential post-war Strait of Hormuz role Europe, Netherlands, NATO, Mediterranean Sea, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/japanese-builder-hands-over-new-40000-dwt-bulk-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/s45htgqx/S-H797QADRIS-BENEFIT260518.jpg Qadris Benefit bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:30:38.033Z Japanese shipbuilder hands over new 40,000 DWT bulk carrier Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/gms-gets-us-nod-to-dismantle-sanctioned-ships-in-effort-to-reduce-shadow-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/otaek9ef/truth-about-ship-recycling-yards.jpg A GMS ship recycling yard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:28:08.278Z GMS gets US nod to dismantle sanctioned ships in effort to reduce "shadow fleet" MENA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, North America, United States, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/turkey-shuns-costlier-russian-crude-despite-global-supply-squeeze https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-04/2jsk4uv6/rafineri-star1.jpg SOCAR's STAR refinery in Turkey bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:16:50.413Z Turkey shuns costlier Russian crude despite global supply squeeze MENA, Turkey, Europe, Russia, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/feature-how-a-paper-trail-unmasked-a-us-fuel-trader-dealing-with-mexican-cartels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-25/bhp29tjk/download-33.jpg Torm Agnes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ppidokls/641454229_1424662083005168_7989102119944500130_n.jpg Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) members https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T18:09:45.648Z FEATURE | How a paper trail unmasked a US fuel trader dealing with Mexican cartels North America, United States, Ikon Midstream, Latin America, Mexico, smuggling, Torm Agnes (vessel), Europe, Denmark, Torm https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/swedish-maritime-administration-begins-safety-upgrades-on-landskrona-fairway https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/xnyochib/landskrona-foto-lena-hoglandermostphotos.jpg Landskrona, Sweden bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T10:38:27.331Z Swedish Maritime Administration begins safety upgrades on Landskrona fairway Europe, Sweden, Swedish Maritime Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/iranian-anti-ship-missile-likely-hit-hmm-vessel-south-korea-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/dknezmsk/269016275873504.jpg HMM Namu bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T10:35:21.977Z Iranian anti-ship missile likely hit HMM vessel, South Korea says MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, South Korea, HMM, HMM Namu (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-seawork-awards-2026-entries-rise-by-43-per-cent-at-southampton-exhibition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-20/tjcyyw0x/397302888_711894557638488_2052519996128040143_n1.jpg Various tugs, crewboats, and other workboats bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T10:16:54.706Z GEAR | Seawork Awards 2026 entries rise by 43 per cent at Southampton exhibition Seawork https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/south-korea-questions-chinese-national-found-at-sea-in-rubber-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/vyptgd0c/map-of-south-korea-and-china.jpg Map showing South Korea and China bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:48:19.175Z South Korea questions Chinese national found at sea in rubber boat Asia, South Korea, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/china-demands-panama-protect-its-business-interests-amid-port-dispute https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-11/7roou6x0/mainPic-PPC-BalboaBeth-14y18.jpg Port of Balboa, Panama bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:39:45.241Z China demands Panama protect its business interests amid port dispute Latin America, Panama, Asia, China, Panama Canal, Panama Ports Company, CK Hutchison Group, Hong Kong https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/heidmar-maritime-reports-revenue-rise-for-first-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ne6hpjl6/ace-supplier.jpg ACE Supplier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:35:04.717Z Heidmar Maritime reports revenue rise for first quarter of 2026 Europe, Greece, Heidmar, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/cnooc-gets-oil-flowing-at-new-bohai-sea-field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/i2bwjfo1/2303281757396649640.jpg A CNOOC oil rig bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:32:27.465Z CNOOC gets oil flowing at new Bohai Sea field Asia, China, CNOOC, Bohai Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/investors-urge-eu-to-stick-to-its-guns-on-arctic-drilling-ban-despite-energy-crisis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ba6j88hd/sparkpumpjack.jpg Arctic offshore drilling bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:26:48.100Z Investors urge EU to stick to its guns on Arctic drilling ban despite energy crisis Europe, European Union, Arctic, Norway, Barents Sea, environmental activism https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/mexican-billionaire-calls-his-own-companys-joint-gas-project-with-pemex-irrational https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:18:34.544Z Mexican billionaire calls his own company's joint gas project with Pemex "irrational" Latin America, Mexico, Grupo Carso, PEMEX, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/vessel-review-eco-1-swan-compact-oil-skimmers-for-russian-coastal-and-inland-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/3vmvyylf/Swan-Onego.jpg Swan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ynazz75k/Swan-Onego-2.jpg Swan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-04/kinz9g8c/Rosmorport1.jpg Oil skimmer Eco-1 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Eco-1 & Swan – Compact oil skimmers for Russian coastal and inland waters Russia, Europe, Eco 1 (vessel), Swan (vessel), Project NE028, Rosmorport, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Onega Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-henghui-102-chinese-river-sea-chemical-tanker-with-ice-navigation-capability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/n3hrvbtt/s3rq4jscnsrmt0cyczr8v6w6ng.jpg Henghui 102 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/hwg81eo0/de4dcadc600649458c5e4f1916eada2d.jpg Henghui 102 heading out for sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Henghui 102 – Chinese river-sea chemical tanker with ice navigation capability Asia, China, China Classification Society, Henghui 102 (vessel), Jiangxi Xinjiang Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, Zhoushan Yongcheng Shipping, Yangtze River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/indonesias-scorpene-class-submarine-program-moves-to-pre-production-phase https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-24/jdpfrtd3/Naval-Group1.jpg Rendering of a Scorpene Evolved submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:33:04.682Z Indonesia's Scorpene-class submarine program moves to pre-production phase Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Scorpene class, Scorpene Evolved class, France, Europe, Naval Group, PAL Indonesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/mpc-container-ships-posts-solid-q1-profit-amid-strong-charter-backlog https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/04955o03/10-Governance-banner-image.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:28:32.276Z MPC Container Ships posts solid Q1 profit amid strong charter backlog Europe, Norway, MPC Container Ships, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/obituary-johannes-solstad-norwegian-shipowner-and-founder-of-solstad-offshore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/srs5fd61/17797820768771.jpg Johannes Solstad, founder of Solstad Offshore bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:21:32.907Z OBITUARY | Johannes Solstad, Norwegian shipowner and founder of Solstad Offshore obituary, Europe, Norway, Solstad Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-may-27-focus-on-chinese-yards-pulp-carrier-delivery-dutch-heavy-lift-ship-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/kuinsmp7/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-25/2ug6j74k/source-grimaldi-1639931.jpg Grande Svezia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/dshfsl4x/202605140857472891.jpg Delivery ceremony of CSPC Pisces, May 13, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/9trh3hi8/f5f2f9a50c0c0b0a9ce90582701c491d3b01b86b1.jpg AAL Mumbai's christening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, May 12, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:20:19.282Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | May 27 – Focus on Chinese yards: pulp carrier delivery; Dutch heavy lift ship orders and more Europe, Italy, Grimaldi Group, Grande Svezia (vessel), Asia, China, Denmark, Knud E Hansen, China Merchants Heavy Industry, Netherlands, Jumbo, Dajin Heavy Industry, Kazakhstan, KTZ Express Shipping, Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipping Industry, Azerbaijan, Baku Shipyard, CITIC Financial Leasing, CSPC Pisces (vessel), China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Singapore, AAL Shipping, AAL Mumbai (vessel), Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding, Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/tour-vessel-damaged-after-accidentally-striking-pier-in-san-francisco https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/sa5r4a0q/Alcatraz-City-Cruises1.jpg Alcatraz Flyer, an Alcatraz City Cruises vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:06:14.859Z Tour vessel damaged after accidentally striking pier in San Francisco incidents, North America, California, United States, San Francisco https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navys-zumwalt-class-stealth-destroyers-to-get-extended-range-following-refit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/obaf35ay/Chief-Mass-Communication-Specialist-Shannon-Renfroe1.jpg The US Navy Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer USS Michael Monsoor underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 20, 2021 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T07:42:39.400Z US Navy's Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers to get extended range following refit North America, United States, US Navy, Zumwalt class, Indo Pacific, USS Zumwalt (vessel), USS Michael Monsoor (vessel), USS Lyndon B Johnson (vessel), conventional prompt strike, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/ses-design-proposed-for-joint-uk-norwegian-commando-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/tp2x0o7k/a320e0f6-7b26-a978-3977-53bd0ae2545c.jpg Artist's impression of SES joint commando craft bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T03:53:40.148Z SES design proposed for joint UK-Norwegian commando boat Europe, Norway, United Kingdom, Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects, polar, Arctic, Royal Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/bakkafrost-takes-delivery-of-700-ton-barge-with-ai-assisted-feed-distribution-system https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/kv9dnf8b/70140968015613094226712514943338280346367572n1.jpg Torvgjógv bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T03:38:51.151Z Bakkafrost takes delivery of 700-ton barge with AI-assisted feed distribution system Europe, Faroe Islands, Poland, Bakkafrost, GroAqua, Torvgjógv (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-offshore/uk-norwegian-partnership-to-introduce-integrated-usv-rov-system-for-pipeline-surveys https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/jehpdlw0/Syncro-ROV-1.jpg BeyonC ROV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T03:01:56.839Z UK-Norwegian partnership to introduce integrated USV-ROV system for pipeline surveys Europe, United Kingdom, Norway, HydroSurv Unmanned Survey, BeyonC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/grimaldi-christens-ammonia-ready-car-carrier-grande-svezia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-25/2ug6j74k/source-grimaldi-1639931.jpg Grande Svezia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T02:41:39.628Z Grimaldi christens ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Svezia Europe, Italy, Grimaldi Group, Grande Svezia (vessel), Grande Shanghai (vessel), China, Asia, China Merchants Heavy Industry, Denmark, Knud E Hansen, RINA, Port of Wallhamn (Sweden), Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/protunus-orders-new-shallow-draught-workboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/4axwplqm/Multi-Cat-27121.jpg Rendering of Protunus bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T02:30:46.870Z Protunus orders new shallow-draught workboat Europe, Netherlands, Protunus, Protunus (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/jumbo-orders-heavy-lift-vessel-pair-from-chinese-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/2y8xktp4/HLV-Jumbo-Javelin-crew-002291.jpg Crew aboard a Jumbo vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T01:50:12.662Z Jumbo orders heavy lift vessel pair from Chinese builder Europe, Netherlands, Jumbo, Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/viking-cruises-takes-delivery-of-new-ocean-going-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-01/sosw3y8l/Varo-Viking-Mira-21.jpg Viking Mira launch ceremony, July 31, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T01:28:52.875Z Viking Cruises takes delivery of new ocean-going ship North America, United States, Viking Cruises, Viking Mira (vessel), Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Viking Vela (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-japan-and-canada-team-up-for-maritime-rescue-exercise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/85yt2rv5/260521-G-UL828-1575.jpg US Coast Guard Cutter Osprey (WPB-87307) and Japan Coast Guard ship Itsukushima transit the Strait of Juan de Fuca during a joint search and rescue exercise, May 21, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T19:04:09.756Z US, Japan, and Canada team up for maritime rescue exercise North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, Asia, Japan, Japan Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/canada-prepares-to-ink-major-lng-supply-deal-with-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/tz3y17jm/compressedKsiLisimsProject.jpg Ksi Lisims LNG bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:50:44.986Z Canada prepares to ink major LNG supply deal with Germany North America, Canada, Ksi Lisims LNG, Europe, Germany, Securing Energy for Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, France, TotalEnergies, Gazprom, Russia, Uniper https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/chile-greenlights-445b-upgrade-for-san-antonio-port-works-slated-to-start-in-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/pkke0s9o/san-antonio-chile.jpg Port of San Antonio, Chile bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:45:33.639Z Chile greenlights $4.45b upgrade for San Antonio port, works slated to start in 2027 Latin America, Chile, Port of San Antonio (Chile) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/euroseas-secures-charter-extensions-for-two-feeder-containerships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/qh3wyo08/pepi-star.jpg Pepi Star bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:39:00.470Z Euroseas secures charter extensions for two feeder containerships Europe, Greece, Euroseas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/greek-owned-vlcc-hit-by-explosion-off-oman-cause-unknown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/1cx8tx7g/olympic-life.jpg Olympic Life bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:30:22.596Z Greek-owned VLCC hit by explosion off Oman, cause unknown MENA, Oman, Europe, Greece, Olympic Shipping, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-jump-as-us-strikes-in-iran-rattle-energy-markets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:23:12.172Z Oil prices jump as US strikes in Iran rattle energy markets Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Qatar, Asia, Pakistan, China, India, united states https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/occidental-petroleum-buys-into-exxonmobil-block-offshore-trinidad https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-15/6ggise2n/energy-chamber-1536x864.jpeg Map of offshore blocks in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:17:30.374Z Occidental Petroleum buys into ExxonMobil block offshore Trinidad North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, Latin America, Trinidad and Tobago, Stabroek Block, Guyana, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/worlds-largest-lng-powered-containership-delivered-to-cma-cgm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/e7gphuvu/Weixin-Image20260522140428.jpg CMA CGM Notre Dame bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:12:07.623Z World's largest LNG-powered containership delivered to CMA CGM Europe, France, CMA CGM, CMA CGM Notre Dame, Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-edges-higher-as-larger-vessels-lead-the-climb https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/j94yzn7a/201221_6_Norden.jpg Norden bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:56:15.421Z Baltic dry bulk index edges higher as larger vessels lead the climb North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-emergency-oil-on-its-way-to-the-philippines-first-asian-shipment-since-2022 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/70a5zqrp/arosa.jpg Arosa bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:51:20.768Z US emergency oil on its way to the Philippines, first Asian shipment since 2022 Asia, Philippines, North America, United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-plans-to-trim-emergency-military-assets-reserved-for-europe-report-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/brhze6ka/221009-O-LW180-1010W.avif The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush docks at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, October 9, 2022, during a scheduled port visit bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:44:31.071Z US plans to trim emergency military assets reserved for Europe, report says North America, United States, Europe, NATO, US Navy, United States Navy, USS United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/es-group-to-sell-oil-product-tanker-for-56m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/n8fa7lj0/es-jewel.jpg ES Jewel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:36:42.443Z ES Group to sell oil product tanker for $5.6m Asia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/unprotected-from-oil-shocks-pakistan-targets-storage-boost https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/sblp1dhf/5DP5302-scaled.jpg FOTCO oil terminal, Port Qasim, Pakistan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:24:11.783Z Unprotected from oil shocks, Pakistan targets storage boost Asia, Pakistan, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Kuwait, Qatar, QatarEnergy, China, PetroChina, Vitol, Trafigura, Europe, Switzerland, Royal Vopak, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/india-worlds-third-biggest-oil-consumer-scales-back-crude-processing-in-april https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:13:33.103Z India, world's third-biggest oil consumer, scales back crude processing in April Asia, India, Europe, Russia, Nayara Energy, Rosneft, Latin America, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/quad-ministers-agree-to-build-fiji-port-and-sign-minerals-pacts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/shx8ft3m/fiji-map.jpg Map of Fiji bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:09:00.230Z Quad ministers agree to build Fiji port and sign minerals pacts Oceania, Australia, Asia, India, Japan, North America, United States, Fiji, Quad grouping, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/capital-tankers-announces-first-quarter-financial-results https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/ettxcck2/8f35a37.jpg Aristotelis II bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:39:43.496Z Capital Tankers reports positive first quarter financial results Europe, Greece, financial results, business news, Capital Maritime and Trading Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-what-do-the-us-and-iran-want-to-end-the-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/lyqzdmo1/260416-N-NO146-4180.avif USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:24:48.548Z FEATURE | What do the US and Iran want to end the war? Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/ichthys-lng-avoids-immediate-disruption-as-union-cancels-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/tish4moq/bladinpointichthys.jpg Ichthys LNG plant, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:11:08.089Z Ichthys LNG avoids immediate disruption as union cancels strike strike action, Oceania, Australia, INPEX Australia, INPEX, Asia, Japan, Ichthys LNG Project https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/south-korea-sets-mid-2030s-target-for-its-first-nuclear-submarine-as-underwater-arms-race-looms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/qqhv9f4o/Photo_HD_HHI_1.jpg A Dosan Ahn Changho-class (KSS-III) submarine of the Republic of Korea Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:06:15.975Z South Korea sets mid-2030s target for its first nuclear submarine as underwater arms race looms Asia, South Korea, Republic of Korea Navy, Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, North Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/reach-subsea-signs-australia-venture-agreement-with-beacon-offshore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/mcg8mv2s/DJI202311090953100114D-HDR-1-1536x863.jpg Go Explorer bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:01:10.171Z Reach Subsea signs Australia venture agreement with Beacon Offshore Europe, Norway, Reach Subsea, Oceania, Australia, Asia, Thailand