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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/sbm-offshore-signs-contracts-with-petrobras-for-two-fpsos</loc>
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<news:title>SBM Offshore signs contracts with Petrobras for two FPSOs</news:title>
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<news:title>KNOT Offshore Partners reports positive results in Q1</news:title>
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<news:title>UK plans to jail shipowners and operators for subsea cable damage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-set-to-decide-on-iran-ceasefire-extension-tells-ships-trapped-in-hormuz-to-start-leaving</loc>
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<image:caption>Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T17:46:26.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump set to decide on Iran ceasefire extension, tells ships trapped in Hormuz to start leaving</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chevron-rejects-paying-tolls-for-strait-of-hormuz-passage-ceo-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T17:37:53.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chevron rejects paying tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage, CEO says</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/ventura-offshore-holding-reports-first-quarter-financial-results</loc>
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<image:caption>DS Carolina</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T17:31:17.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ventura Offshore Holding reports first quarter financial results</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-registers-monthly-growth-despite-end-of-week-dip</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T17:19:12.114Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/taiwan-strait-transit-by-canadian-warship-sparks-rebuke-from-china</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T17:08:21.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan Strait transit by Canadian warship sparks rebuke from China</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/new-decree-allows-indonesia-to-suspend-energy-exports-if-needed</loc>
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<image:caption>Map of Indonesia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T17:03:14.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New decree allows Indonesia to suspend energy exports if needed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Indonesia, Europe, Russia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/us-research-group-inkfish-places-order-for-815m-deep-sea-vessel</loc>
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<image:caption>Concept render of RV11000</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T10:43:46.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US research group Inkfish places order for $815m deep-sea vessel</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Europe, Italy, Norway, Vard, Fincantieri</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/australia-calls-out-china-for-sending-only-academics-to-defence-forum-aukus-partners-tease-big-saturday-reveal</loc>
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<image:caption>SSN-AUKUS submarine concept design</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T10:15:40.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia calls out China for sending only academics to defence forum, AUKUS partners tease big Saturday reveal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, Asia, China, AUKUS, North America, United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Shangri La Dialogue, Singapore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/low-storage-and-us-iran-deal-uncertainty-keep-european-gas-prices-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/l4vpdhgm/1583910467607.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>South Hook LNG terminal, United Kingdom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T10:09:30.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low storage and US-Iran deal uncertainty keep European gas prices up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Uniper, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, MENA, Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iranian-oil-arrives-in-the-philippines-for-the-first-time-since-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-20/nrp19yua/PetronBataanRefinery-RefineryMasterPlan-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petron Bataan Refinery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T10:01:29.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian oil arrives in the Philippines for the first time since war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Philippines, Bataan, MENA, Iran, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/deme-joint-venture-wins-japanese-offshore-wind-contract</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Offshore wind farm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T09:52:46.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DEME joint venture wins Japanese offshore wind contract</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Belgium, DEME, Asia, Japan, Japan Offshore Marine, Penta Ocean Construction, Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy, Vestas, Denmark</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/foreign-merchant-ships-survive-russian-drone-strikes-in-black-sea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Black Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T09:38:26.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign merchant ships survive Russian drone strikes in Black Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea, Ukraine Sea Ports Authority, Ukrainian Navy, MENA, Turkey, Oceania, Vanuatu, Africa, Comoros, Latin America, Panama</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-iran-conflict-hits-japan-energy-supply-as-april-oil-imports-plunge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/685x4uzr/phtcr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cosmo Oil refinery, Chiba, Japan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T09:30:30.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran conflict hits Japan energy supply as April oil imports plunge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Iran, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-keeps-pressure-on-iran-oil-trade-despite-tentative-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T09:25:51.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US keeps pressure on Iran oil trade despite tentative ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/editorial-the-sovietisation-of-maritime-australia</loc>
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<image:caption>ANL Kokoda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T09:10:18.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EDITORIAL | The "Sovietisation" of maritime Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, Australian National Line, ANL Kokoda (vessel), Maritime Union of Australia, taxpayer abuse, subsidies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/awards-2025-best-bunkering-barge-wolverine-spirit-1-robert-allan-ltd</loc>
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<image:caption>Best Bunkering Barge – Wolverine Spirit 1 (with the smaller Wolverine Spirit 2 alongside)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T08:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AWARDS 2025 | Best Bunkering Barge – Wolverine Spirit 1 – Robert Allan Ltd</news:title>
<news:keywords>Best of 2025 Awards, North America, Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, Wolverine Spirit 1 (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/column-droning-on-hype-over-unmanned-boats-gets-a-reality-check-from-high-speed-hull-design-principles-aft-lines</loc>
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<image:caption>An armed USV developed by Turkey's Dearsan Shipyard</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>COLUMN | Droning on: hype over unmanned boats gets a reality check from high-speed hull design principles [Aft Lines]</news:title>
<news:keywords>naval architecture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/vessel-review-king-one-large-chinese-deck-cargo-ship-to-support-worldwide-offshore-wind-construction-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>King One</image:caption>
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<image:caption>King One</image:caption>
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<image:caption>King One</image:caption>
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<image:caption>King One</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | King One – Large Chinese deck cargo ship to support worldwide offshore wind construction projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, King One (vessel), King Two (vessel), Dajin Heavy Industry, Dajin Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Synergy Marine Group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-sea-ibis-versatile-dunkirkmax-bulker-for-japans-higaki-sangyo-kaisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Sea Ibis</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sea Ibis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Sea Ibis – Versatile Dunkirkmax bulker for Japan's Higaki Sangyo Kaisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ferry-skipper-pleads-guilty-to-lesser-charge-following-deadly-hit-and-run-crash-in-clearwater-florida</loc>
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<image:caption>The ferry Maddie's Crossing resting on a sandbar following the crash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-29T08:04:00.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ferry skipper pleads guilty to lesser charge following deadly hit-and-run crash in Clearwater, Florida</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, United States, North America, Florida, Maddie's Crossing (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-craft-news-roundup-may-29-australian-3d-printed-usv-concept-new-uk-autonomous-naval-boat-and-more</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/of4t3qvg/USV-underway-Davie1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Kraken USV designed for military and commercial use</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/jehpdlw0/Syncro-ROV-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Norwegian oil and gas investments trend higher than previous outlook</news:title>
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<news:title>European gas ticks up as fresh Iran-US clashes shake Hormuz hopes</news:title>
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<image:caption>Black Sea</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>LNG carrier at a terminal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-28T10:16:48.044Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-28T10:04:42.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave and data centres push Malaysia to tap offshore gas fields</news:title>
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<image:caption>TFG Marine bunkering terminal</image:caption>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreaker Yakutia</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rekindle</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rekindle with the deck cranes extended</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rekindle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-28T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The electric sightseeing vessel Buyehou. The vessel's port side is shown here.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-28T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>One of the two new methanol-powered escort tugs acquired by Kotug Canada</image:caption>
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<image:caption>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</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The new tug Tugtranco 01 at her Inauguration ceremony in the Port of Hai Phong</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Trapananda, a Saam tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Romanian Navy and Med Marine representatives at the steel-cutting ceremony at Med Marine's Eregli Shipyard</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rendering of FRS Finland's electric ferry, which is scheduled to enter service in September 2027</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mussels (representative photo only)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-28T08:01:16.215Z</news:publication_date>
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