https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/video-no-letup-as-us-military-completes-11th-straight-night-of-iran-strikes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/27chvjdj/aircraft-carrier-us-iran.jpg Fighter jets being launched from a US aircraft carrier as part on strike operations on Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:46:13.271Z VIDEO | No letup as US military completes 11th straight night of Iran strikes MENA, Iran, North America, United States, US Central Command, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/trinity-house-taps-norwegian-builder-for-new-lighthouse-tenders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/hersa0lt/Vard1.jpg Rendering of a buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:40:27.681Z Trinity House taps Norwegian builder for new lighthouse tenders Europe, Vard, Norway, United Kingdom, Trinity House, THV Patricia (vessel), THV Galatea (vessel), Vard Marine, Vard Design, North America, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-iran-strikes-keep-ships-wary-as-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-falls https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:39:39.995Z US-Iran strikes keep ships wary as Strait of Hormuz traffic falls MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Yemen, Houthi rebels https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-capitalises-on-pacific-missile-tension-to-rebuild-solomon-islands-ties https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/7qdjkxj7/solomon-islands-map.jpg Map of Solomon Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:34:51.417Z US capitalises on Pacific missile tension to rebuild Solomon Islands ties Oceania, Solomon Islands, North America, United States, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/vallourec-secures-pipe-supply-contract-for-brazil-offshore-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/jru1av2z/audaciailt-s-mode0.jpg.jpg Audacia, an Allseas pipe laying vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:29:04.996Z Vallourec secures pipe supply contract for Brazil offshore project Europe, France, Vallourec, Allseas Group, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Switzerland, Netherlands, Allseas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/james-fisher-christens-new-dual-fuel-chemical-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/r5mjkahd/James-Fisher-and-Sons-plc-Orca-Fisher-11.jpg Orca Fisher arrives in London for her christening ceremony, July 21, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:22:51.405Z James Fisher christens new dual-fuel chemical tanker Europe, United Kingdom, James Fisher and Sons, James Fisher Maritime Transport, Asia, China, Sweden, FKAB Marine Design, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, LNG, China Merchants Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asian-refiners-opt-for-the-long-way-around-to-move-saudi-oil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/i46gfhw2/Suez-Canal-Authority1.jpg Ships in the Suez Canal (photo date unknown) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:20:50.219Z Asian refiners opt for the long way around to move Saudi oil Asia, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Africa, Cape of Good Hope, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Egypt, Arab Petroleum Pipeline Company Sumed https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/facing-supply-squeeze-egypt-turns-to-energy-majors-for-long-term-lng-deals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/cayzavjy/851370231034634512599498517065820373778432n.jpg Ain Sukhna terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:15:16.901Z Facing supply squeeze, Egypt turns to energy majors for long-term LNG deals MENA, Egypt, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, TotalEnergies, BP, France, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/halliburton-warns-of-revenue-slump-as-middle-east-picture-stays-murky https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-16/vm5anug3/oil-rig-2191711_1280.jpg Oil rig (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:10:27.694Z Halliburton warns of revenue slump as Middle East picture stays murky North America, United States, Halliburton, financial results, business news, MENA, Latin America, Europe, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/nkts-new-cable-layer-heads-to-norway-for-final-outfitting https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/pyljhl5b/NKT-Eleonora-NKT1.jpg NKT Eleonora bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T09:04:34.964Z NKT's new cable layer heads to Norway for final outfitting Europe, NKT, NKT Eleonora (vessel), Norway, Vard Shipyards Romania, Romania, Denmark, Salt Ship Design, Vard Brattvaag https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vessel-review-viking-annar-new-190-guest-cruise-ship-to-serve-rhine-main-and-danube-river-itineraries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/omy9gt9z/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-09-46-54-Instagram11.jpg Viking Annar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/2pdgl2ze/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-09-47-07-Instagram.jpg Viking Annar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/40c4rw0f/Viking-Annar-MarineTraffic-com-Jan-Kuhlmann.jpg Viking Annar during trials bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Viking Annar – New 190-guest cruise ship to serve Rhine, Main and Danube River itineraries Europe, Switzerland, Germany, Neptun Werft, Viking Cruises, Viking Annar (vessel), Rhine River, Main River, Danube River, United States, North America, Austria, Hungary, France, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-star-norge-grieg-maritimes-new-kamsarmax-bulkers-to-be-operated-on-global-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/57ddj9kf/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-10-58-25-Video-Facebook.jpg Star Norge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/vk2o4w7n/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-10-57-47-Video-Facebook.jpg Star Norge sailing in closed hatch configuration during her sea trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/rt4ayr0l/Star-Naga-Grieg-Maritime-Group1.jpg Star Naga bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Star Norge – Grieg Maritime's new Kamsarmax bulkers to be operated on global routes Europe, Grieg Maritime Group, Norway, DNV, Asia, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, 708 Research Institute, Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, Star Norge (vessel), Star Naga (vessel), Star Narvik (vessel), Star Nordkapp (vessel), Kamsarmax, G2 Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-someone-is-showing-a-lot-of-underwater-interest-in-indonesias-straits https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/53df3e7i/HY-119-Philippines1.jpg An unmanned underwater vehicle of suspected Chinese origin that was recovered off the Philippines' Masbate province on December 30, 2024. Indonesia has been reporting discoveries of similar craft in its waters. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | Someone is showing a lot of underwater interest in Indonesia's straits Asia, Indonesia, China, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Lombok Strait, Makassar Strait, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/us-marines-conduct-training-using-new-reconnaissance-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/eyamolkh/1712863077856.jpg A 40-foot multi-mission reconnaissance craft| bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T08:49:11.409Z US Marines conduct training using new reconnaissance boat North America, Asia, United States, US Marine Corps, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, The Whiskey Project Group, multi mission reconnaissance craft, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/frs-windcat-welcomes-new-crewboat-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/88mi9xzy/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-16-27-15-CMB.TECH-FRS-Windcat-65.jpg Windcat 65 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T08:30:17.266Z FRS Windcat welcomes new crewboat to fleet FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics, Europe, Netherlands, Windcat Offshore, FRS Offshore, Germany, Windcat 65 (vessel), Alu International, Poland, Neptune Marine, Dok en Scheepsbouw Woudsend https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/guyana-ferry-tragedy-death-toll-climbs-to-41 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-17/8dmtzbk3/pexels-levy-marchetto-62951614-15031991.jpg Map of South America showing Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T06:20:54.354Z Guyana ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 41 Latin America, incidents, Guyana, Barima (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/boskalis-takes-delivery-of-new-trailing-suction-hopper-dredger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/pxpfo70p/RIHCProefvaartSeaway-720260703DroneFoto-2.jpg Seaway bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T06:18:09.174Z Boskalis takes delivery of new trailing suction hopper dredger Europe, Netherlands, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Royal IHC, Seaway (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/departing-ferry-collides-with-cargo-ship-in-greeces-souda-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/m3cmwkiv/Elyros-MarineTraffic-com-Keith-Williams.jpg Elyros bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T04:23:12.388Z Departing ferry collides with cargo ship in Greece's Souda Port Europe, Greece, incidents, Elyros (vessel), Iosif K (vessel), Port of Souda (Greece), Hellenic Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/brazilian-navy-selects-40mm-guns-for-future-patrol-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-07/zkvpvumh/1573706753714.webp Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T03:40:42.623Z Brazilian Navy selects 40mm guns for future patrol vessels Latin America, Brazil, Brazilian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/partnership-to-outfit-usvs-with-counter-drone-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-11/x1392j9h/17416767693821.jpg The autonomous SWATH demonstrator Pioneer bairdmaritime en 2026-07-22T03:30:08.924Z Partnership to outfit USVs with counter-drone systems United Kingdom, Europe, Babcock International Group, Acua Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/worker-crushed-to-death-at-south-korean-shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-27/spoxx3t8/20250121103739600.jpg HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T22:19:39.923Z Worker crushed to death at South Korean shipyard incidents, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Uzbekistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/belgiums-defence-chief-says-frigate-replacement-programme-plagued-by-delays-cost-overruns https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/nujl3k30/Hr.Ms.KarelDoormanF82721580096461.jpg The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Karel Doorman underway. The frigate was acquired by Belgium in 2005 and was recommissioned in Belgian Navy service as Leopold I in 2007. She is still in service with the Belgian Navy as of July 22, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T21:48:54.888Z Belgium's defence chief says frigate replacement programme plagued by delays, cost overruns Europe, Belgium, Belgian Navy, Netherlands, Damen Shipyards Group, Karel Doorman class, Royal Netherlands Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-to-gradually-resume-operations-at-venezuelan-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/d2tluka1/porto-la-guaira-35-1.jpg Port of La Guaira, Venezuela bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T18:26:24.728Z Maersk to gradually resume operations at Venezuelan port Europe, Denmark, Maersk, Latin America, Venezuela, Port of La Guaira (Venezuela) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/refiners-bypass-the-middleman-by-locking-in-direct-venezuelan-crude-deals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/bwgooapt/1165534.jpg Jose oil terminal, Venezuela bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T18:21:39.719Z Refiners bypass the middleman by locking in direct Venezuelan crude deals Latin America, Venezuela, North America, United States, PDVSA, Phillips 66, Reliance Industries, Asia, India, Vitol, Trafigura, Chevron, Valero Energy Corporation, Thailand, TotalEnergies, Europe, France, MENA, Saudi Aramco, Citgo Petroleum, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, PEMEX, Mexico, Eni, Repsol, Spain, Italy, france https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/capesize-rates-bounce-back-but-baltic-dry-bulk-index-still-slips https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-12/elwqyg8w/bulk_4_scaled_1_1536x899.webp Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T18:14:44.576Z Capesize rates bounce back, but Baltic dry bulk index still slips North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Panamax, Capesize, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/caspian-pipeline-consortium-suspends-kazakh-oil-intake-after-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-03/198y1f47/SMP3.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium's SPM-3 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T18:10:37.340Z Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspends Kazakh oil intake after attacks Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/cosco-shipping-specialised-carriers-to-order-eight-heavy-lift-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-24/wisy7f6a/Photo_COSCO_Heavy_Transport_41.jpg Heavy lift vessel Xin Hao Yua (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T18:04:44.109Z COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers to order eight heavy-lift ships Asia, China, COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers, CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/kazakhstan-warns-oilfield-chief-of-criminal-charges-over-unpaid-5b-fine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/ig4up6mn/KASHAGAN022.jpg Kashagan oil field, Kazakhstan bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T17:46:21.211Z Kazakhstan warns oilfield chief of criminal charges over unpaid $5b fine Europe, Kazakhstan, Shell, Italy, Eni, United Kingdom, France, TotalEnergies, North America, United States, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-crude-shipments-in-may-fall-to-historic-low https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T17:40:13.522Z Saudi crude shipments in May fall to historic low MENA, Saudi Arabia, OPEC, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, North America, United States, Houthi rebels, terrorism, Yemen, International Energy Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-oil-ships-bound-for-asia-alter-course-after-houthi-threat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/567nyhsw/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320.jpg Red Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T17:36:05.588Z Saudi oil ships bound for Asia alter course after Houthi threat MENA, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Asia, China, India, Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Europe, Greece, Dynacom Tankers Management https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinese-yard-secures-first-ever-tanker-order-from-mystery-shipowner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T17:29:36.858Z Chinese yard secures first-ever tanker order from mystery shipowner Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/houthi-email-threatens-attacks-on-ships-using-saudi-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T17:22:19.689Z Houthi email threatens attacks on ships using Saudi ports MENA, Yemen, Houthi rebels, terrorism, Saudi Arabia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Red Sea, Saudi Aramco https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/india-protests-to-russia-after-four-sailors-die-in-black-sea-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/49iwsqr2/golden-leo.jpg Aftermath of Russian missle attack on Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T17:16:07.047Z India protests to Russia after four sailors die in Black Sea strike Asia, India, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Syria, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-still-sitting-on-substantial-oil-reserves-after-record-release https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/54gwy3af/1280px-TankersattheIraqiAlBasraOilTerminalintheNorthernArabianGulf.jpg Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T17:11:46.177Z IEA still sitting on substantial oil reserves after record release International Energy Agency, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, Yemen, Houthi rebels https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/us-army-corps-of-engineers-begins-buffalo-harbor-dredging-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/3iqtwgry/220526-A-A5040-1001-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Buffalo Harbor, New York bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T12:32:53.213Z US Army Corps of Engineers begins Buffalo Harbor dredging project North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/market-volatility-hands-maurel-and-prom-a-366m-sales-boost https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/wmp7dwxc/cd59a93895cbeb4d6ab3684c3b6051fda6432973.jpg Maurel and Prom offshore platform bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T12:22:56.687Z Market volatility hands Maurel and Prom a $366m sales boost Europe, France, Maurel Prom, Latin America, Venezuela, financial results, business news, Africa, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/norway-oil-and-gas-output-exceeds-june-forecast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-20/sxzgc50i/download.jfif Troll offshore gas field bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T12:16:18.355Z Norway oil and gas output exceeds June forecast Europe, Norway, Norwegian Offshore Directorate https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/adnoc-doubles-down-on-gas-expansion-with-62b-investment-decision https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/igm1zzg7/4c30180233bdf2fac0a75d3f714b7487-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg ADNOC's Umm Shaif offshore field bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T12:13:28.524Z ADNOC doubles down on gas expansion with $6.2b investment decision MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Italy, Eni, Asia, CNPC, ADNOC Drilling https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/chinese-shipbuilder-secures-bulk-carrier-contract-with-greek-shipowner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-05/if8wb80a/20250605114525618.jpg Ship under construction at Dajin Heavy Industries bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T10:23:27.336Z Chinese shipbuilder secures bulk carrier contract with Greek shipowner Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-summons-philippine-envoy-after-heated-confrontation-in-disputed-shoal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-25/7vqlv886/BRP_Sierra_Madre_Photo_AFP1.jpg The Philippine Navy tank landing ship BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, July 27, 2023. The ship was deliberately grounded on the shoal in 1999 and has since remained there as a forward outpost to support Manila's territorial claim in the area. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T10:04:22.858Z China summons Philippine envoy after heated confrontation in disputed shoal South China Sea territory disputes, Asia, China, Philippines, Second Thomas Shoal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/joint-chinese-and-russian-drills-draw-sharp-japanese-protest https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/h2n8koep/103579031.jpg Renhai-class cruiser of the People's Liberation Army Navy. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:57:15.711Z Joint Chinese and Russian drills draw sharp Japanese protest military exercises, Asia, China, Japan, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/video-us-completes-10th-consecutive-night-of-strikes-on-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/i630ldgu/us-iran-strikes.jpg A missile launched from a US warship at its forces conduct strikes against Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:50:07.326Z VIDEO | US completes 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran MENA, Iran, North America, United States, US Central Command, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/seacon-shipping-to-sell-bulk-carrier-to-obe-ships-for-416m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/qbhvnvd9/seacon-tokyo.jpeg Seacon Tokyo bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:43:25.791Z Seacon Shipping to sell bulk carrier to OBE Ships for $41.6m Asia, China, Hong Kong, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/projectile-hits-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-crew-evacuates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:42:30.688Z Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/saudi-arabia-rejects-houthi-claims-and-vows-to-protect-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-07/cbs3taf9/1920px-GulfofAdenmap.jpg Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding Yemen and African countries bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:38:19.931Z Saudi Arabia rejects Houthi claims and vows to protect ships MENA, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Yemen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/red-sea-route-blockade-risks-adding-strain-to-global-economy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-16/p5u82o73/EUNAVFOR-ASPIDES.jpg The Greek-operated crude oil tanker Sounion, one of the casualties from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:30:20.557Z Red Sea route blockade risks adding strain to global economy MENA, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Strait of Hormuz, Houthi rebels, Yemen, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-craft-news-roundup-july-21-security-focus-counter-drug-rovs-torpedo-tube-launched-usv-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/xn4h0zsm/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/xs8f749y/FLANQ-GABLER-TTL-SAT-Retuning1198x6241.jpg Ranger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/b2ez0dde/803d4ed8f808f606a89f3bb00e8e2e14d7e1e50b1.jpg The first example of Zero USV new 17-metre unmanned surface vehicle series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-15/co1nnys1/IMG0755-1200x9601.jpg An Oceanbotics ROV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-08/1a0gbysa/Lionfish-02-1024x576.webp HII's Lionfish UUV bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:25:22.903Z Unmanned Craft News Roundup | July 21 – Security focus: counter-drug ROVs, torpedo-tube launched USV and more North America, United States, US Department of Defense, Kongsberg, Norway, Europe, Oceaneering International, Germany, FLANQ, Ranger (vessel), United Kingdom, Zero USV, Manor Marine, Oceania, New Zealand Customs Service, Oceanbotics, US Navy, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Lionfish (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/chevron-evacuates-gulf-of-mexico-platforms-ahead-of-storm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:12:59.739Z Chevron evacuates Gulf of Mexico platforms ahead of storm North America, United States, Gulf of Mexico, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/red-sea-insurance-rates-jump-following-houthi-blockade-threat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/yxf8aea0/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320.jpg Red Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T09:06:51.841Z Red Sea insurance rates jump following Houthi blockade threat MENA, Yemen, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, Houthi rebels, Saudi Aramco, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/awards-2025-medium-harbour-tug-isla-barro-colorado-armon-shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-14/12zuirtx/Armon-Shipyard-11.jpg Medium Harbour Tug – Isla Barro Colorado bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T08:59:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Medium Harbour Tug – Isla Barro Colorado – Armon Shipyard Europe, Spain, Armon Shipyard, Best of 2025 Awards, Isla Barro Colorado (vessel), Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-ochaud-compact-agile-electric-workboat-to-serve-frances-la-rochelle-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/exmvect5/Photo-ochaud.jpg O'Chaud https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/brahyssr/IMG-20260701-WA00101.jpg O'Chaud https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/31wwoajz/IMG-20260701-WA00111.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/zu6b2gg0/IMG-20260708-WA00041.jpg O'Chaud https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/bw9xh7pz/IMG-20260708-WA00051.jpg O'Chaud bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | O'Chaud – Compact, agile electric workboat to serve France's La Rochelle Port Europe, France, O'Chaud (vessel), Armor X, Port of La Rochelle, Laïta Sailing https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/vessel-review-nanhai-rescue-151-china-rescue-and-salvage-bureau-to-operate-large-all-weather-response-vessel-off-hainan-province https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/t5yasadc/Nanhai-Rescue-151-main-CSSC.jpg Nanhai Rescue 151 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/pwzijgl2/Nanhai-Rescue-151-21.jpg Nanhai Rescue 151 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/83pr9kxl/Nanhai-Rescue-151-main-CSSC1.jpg Nanhai Rescue 151 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Nanhai Rescue 151 – China Rescue and Salvage Bureau to operate large all-weather response vessel off Hainan province Asia, China, China Rescue and Salvage Bureau, Chinese Ministry of Transport, Qiongzhou Strait, China Classification Society, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/new-zealand-based-unmanned-systems-firm-acquired-by-new-owner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/bg2n0wfd/IMG3585.jpg New Zealand Defence Force and Australian Defence Force personnel with an unmanned underwater vehicle at the remote training area of Tauranga Bay in Northern New Zealand as part of Exercise Nautilus bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T08:31:33.371Z New Zealand-based unmanned systems firm acquired by new owner Oceania, New Zealand, New Zealand Ocean Technology, Edge Defence, New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand Police https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/californias-catalina-express-orders-catamaran-ferry-from-local-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-12/vwgauc0y/b2a90b4ce7a7e9ca8915624714fcdc6a756e5b7b1.jpg Rendering of the 160-foot ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T06:25:21.876Z California's Catalina Express orders catamaran ferry from local builder North America, California, United States, Catalina Express, Marine Group Boat Works https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/russian-warship-conducts-live-fire-exercise-in-english-channel-off-uk-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/d3phr9qz/220221_3_USC.jpg The Russian Navy frigate Neutrashimy bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T06:14:43.924Z Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise in English Channel off UK coast Europe, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Royal Navy, Russian Navy, English Channel, Neutrashimy class, Neutrashimy (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-dead-after-tour-boat-hits-bridge-in-istanbul https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/211228-2-ARES-Shipyard.jpg A Turkish Coast Guard Command patrol boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T04:58:41.494Z One dead after tour boat hits bridge in Istanbul MENA, incidents, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkish Coast Guard Command, Hero (vessel), Golden Horn https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/tour-boat-sinks-off-west-nusa-tenggara-indonesia-all-on-board-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/5wfut8mr/geb0mk2bb9rmt0czgc1besphcm.jpg The Indonesian ferry Amukti Palapa, which was used to transport the 45 passengers and crew of a tour boat that had sunk in West Nusa Tenggara on July 16, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T04:52:07.712Z Tour boat sinks off West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia; all on board rescued Asia, incidents, Indonesia, Basarnas, Amukti Palapa (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/russia-to-bolster-defence-of-sakhalin-region-ports-against-uav-attack https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/solejlqj/Port-of-Korsakov-Rosmorport1.jpg The Port of Korsakov on Russia's Sakhalin Island bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T04:39:04.606Z Russia to bolster defence of Sakhalin Region ports against UAV attack Europe, Russia, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/exmars-newest-lpgammonia-carrier-wraps-up-maiden-commercial-voyage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/ejkmr6xi/Antwerpen-and-Arlon-Exmar1.jpg Antwerpen (closest to camera) and Arlon during their dual naming ceremony at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan Shipyard, April 9, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-21T04:02:17.012Z Exmar's newest LPG/ammonia carrier wraps up maiden commercial voyage Europe, Belgium, Exmar, France, Exmar LPG France, China, India, Asia, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/10-bodies-recovered-following-guyana-ferry-tragedy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-17/8dmtzbk3/pexels-levy-marchetto-62951614-15031991.jpg Map of South America showing Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T22:20:11.601Z 10 bodies recovered following Guyana ferry tragedy incidents, Guyana, Latin America, Barima (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/report-delays-impede-hypersonic-missile-integration-on-us-navys-zumwalt-class-destroyers 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 2026-07-20T22:01:14.216Z Report: delays impede hypersonic missile integration on US Navy's Zumwalt-class destroyers North America, United States, US Navy, Zumwalt class, US Government Accountability Office, USS Zumwalt (vessel), Virginia class, US Department of Defense, virginia-cl https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/keel-laid-for-spanish-navys-third-f110-class-frigate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/n635i4e9/Navantia1.jpg Laying of the keel of the Spanish Navy F110-class frigate Menéndez de Avilés bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T21:48:10.875Z Keel laid for Spanish Navy's third F110-class frigate Europe, Spain, Spanish Navy, Navantia, F110 class, Menéndez de Avilés (vessel), Bonifaz (vessel), Roger de Lauria (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-secures-time-charter-contract-with-fednav-for-ultramax-bulker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/ajzm0pp8/dsi-pegasus.jpeg DSI Pegasus bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T19:07:45.063Z Diana Shipping secures time charter contract with Fednav for Ultramax bulker Europe, Canada, North America, Greece, Ultramax, Fednav, Diana Shipping, Cargill International, Asia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/portugal-to-purchase-three-italian-built-fremm-frigates-pm-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/cq5smx26/210610_5_MSW_Fincantieri.jpg The Fincantieri-built Italian Navy FREMM frigate, Virginio Fasan bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T18:47:41.523Z Portugal to purchase three Italian-built FREMM frigates, PM says Europe, Portugal, Italy, FREMM, Italian Navy, Portuguese Navy, France, Naval Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/tensions-flare-as-china-and-philippines-trade-blame-over-sea-clash https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/odsj6s6b/Photo_PCG1_20.jpg A China Coast Guard patrol ship discharges its water cannon against a small boat attempting to transport supplies to Philippine troops deployed on Second Thomas Shoal, December 10, 2023. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T18:37:11.668Z Tensions flare as China and Philippines trade blame over sea clash Asia, China, Philippines, China Coast Guard, Philippine Coast Guard, People’s Liberation Army Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-hits-over-two-week-low-on-weaker-vessel-rates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/3qz9hz3j/2863351.jpg Golden Amreen, a Capesize bulker owned by Golden Ocean bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T18:24:27.804Z Baltic dry bulk index hits over two-week low on weaker vessel rates North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, baltic ex https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/akva-group-reports-revenue-increase-in-q2-trading-update https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Akva-Group1.jpg AKVA Group facility bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T18:19:37.110Z AKVA Group reports revenue increase in Q2 trading update Europe, Norway, AKVA Group, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iranian-proxy-houthis-challenge-saudi-arabia-with-naval-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-07/cbs3taf9/1920px-GulfofAdenmap.jpg Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding Yemen and African countries bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T18:16:55.787Z Iranian proxy Houthis challenge Saudi Arabia with "naval blockade" MENA, Yemen, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/caspian-pipeline-halts-oil-exports-again-after-drone-attack-on-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T18:11:50.030Z Caspian Pipeline halts oil exports again after drone attack on tanker Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Ukraine, Russia, Sea of Azov, North America, United States, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ten-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-ship-near-odessa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/49iwsqr2/golden-leo.jpg Aftermath of Russian missle attack on Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T18:05:28.050Z VIDEO | Ten killed in Russian missile attack on ship near Odessa Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Asia, India, MENA, Syria, Africa, Guinea Bissau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/black-sea-offshore-production-platform-installation-completed https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/j900malg/Platform-installed.jpg Neptun Alpha offshore production platform in Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T17:55:59.699Z Black Sea offshore production platform installation completed Europe, Romania, OMV Petrom, Romgaz, Black Sea, Austria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/persian-gulf-oil-exports-surged-to-wartime-high-before-latest-slowdown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T17:23:19.141Z Persian Gulf oil exports surged to wartime high before latest slowdown MENA, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Red Sea, Middle East Conflicts, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Yemen, Houthi rebels https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/minor-rise-in-rhine-water-levels-forecast-to-reverse-soon-adding-to-shipping-woes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-01/agbq7ipp/BurgPfalzgrafenstein-Kaub.jpg Kaub, Germany bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T17:17:36.028Z Minor rise in Rhine water levels forecast to reverse soon, adding to shipping woes Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/tankers-managed-by-greeces-dynacom-attacked-off-oman-and-in-black-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/d8udgout/kavomaleas.jpg Kavomaleas, a Dynacom-managed tanker struck off Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T17:13:27.581Z Tankers managed by Greece's Dynacom attacked off Oman and in Black Sea Europe, Greece, Dynacom Tankers Management, MENA, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/bw-lpg-sells-2015-built-vlgc-for-38m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/0vwbryol/bw-levant.jpg BW Levant bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T11:09:13.397Z BW LPG sells 2015-built VLGC for $38m Asia, Singapore, BW LPG, Avance Gas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/interest-in-new-zealand-gas-exploration-surges-after-extended-slump-as-political-threat-looms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/s8wjx8cb/political-3224681920.jpg Map showing Australia, New Zealand and the Tasman Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T10:52:22.095Z Interest in New Zealand gas exploration surges after extended slump as political threat looms Oceania, New Zealand, PanContinental Energy, Australia, Chevron, North America, Equinor, Europe, Norway, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/taiwan-data-shows-sharp-increase-in-chinese-maritime-presence-blockade-fears-heighten https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-04/14lca8n4/210218_ASPI.jpg A China Coast Guard vessel (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T10:41:04.133Z Taiwan data shows sharp increase in Chinese maritime presence, blockade fears heighten Asia, Taiwan, China, China Coast Guard, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-traffic-slows-in-hormuz-as-lng-in-floating-storage-grows https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/t42czwe1/1920px-RasLaffanLNGterminalin2012.jpg Ras Laffan LNG terminal, Qatar bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T10:35:07.443Z Tanker traffic slows in Hormuz as LNG in floating storage grows MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/deme-awarded-offshore-wind-farm-contract-in-the-netherlands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/eg2kdpts/DEME-ORION-ARCADIS-OST1-KLOET-103dd30062022.jpg Orion bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T10:28:07.997Z DEME awarded offshore wind farm contract in the Netherlands Europe, Belgium, DEME Group, Netherlands, Vattenfall, Denmark, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/feature-hormuz-shipping-in-jeopardy-after-reported-tanker-blasts-and-us-strikes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T10:20:11.896Z FEATURE | Hormuz shipping in jeopardy after reported tanker blasts and US strikes MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/jordan-says-no-decision-made-to-evacuate-aqaba-airport-or-seaport https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-06/l1inwbc1/Aqaba-MP-Port.jpg Aqaba Multipurpose Port bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T10:11:34.838Z Jordan says no decision made to evacuate Aqaba airport or seaport MENA, Jordan, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Port of Aqaba, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/panama-looks-to-nationalise-oil-terminal-operator-with-buyout https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/brh3j61r/06-2048x1536.jpg Petroterminal de Panama's Pacific Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-07-20T10:08:05.483Z Panama looks to nationalise oil terminal operator with buyout Latin America, Panama