https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asyad-shipping-receives-mr-chemical-tanker-from-chinese-shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/8cfkenqv/1778835881932.jpg Bidbid, an Asyad Shipping tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T17:26:49.717Z Asyad Shipping receives MR chemical tanker from Chinese shipyard Oman, MENA, Asyad Shipping, Lianyungang, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/inland-passenger/congo-halts-passenger-boat-after-traveler-dies-of-suspected-ebola https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-20/2ugnma7g/AerialviewoftheCongoRivernearKisangani.jpg The Congo River near Kisangani, DR Congo bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T17:26:04.910Z Congo halts passenger boat after traveler dies of suspected Ebola Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/nigeria-eyes-50b-worth-of-offshore-energy-investments-by-2030 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-03/wbgz9w5w/totalenergiesegina-nigeria2024.webp TotalEnergies operations in Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T17:21:16.695Z Nigeria eyes $50b worth of offshore energy investments by 2030 Africa, Nigeria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwans-president-rushes-to-a-bunker-as-10-day-war-games-kick-off https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-30/62jtqmpf/d23968af-91d7-4dda-adb2-d3442576f531.jpg Taiwan's first domestically developed submarine, Narwhal, undergoing sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T17:18:26.119Z Taiwan’s president rushes to a bunker as 10-day war games kick off Asia, Taiwan, Taiwan Navy, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, China, military exercises https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/workboat-news-roundup-august-6-floating-nuclear-reactor-demonstrator-uk-operator-lighthouse-tender-order-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/tx1g7muk/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/go54t99s/Austal-USA-photo-.png.medium.800x800.jpg Launch of AFDM 15, the US Navy's newest auxiliary floating dry dock medium, July 30, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-27/x0yxdalv/Buque-investigación-oceanográfica-ASENAV-UC-San-Diego.jpg Rendering of UC San Diego's 38-metre hybrid research vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/i15f4egx/6a5c78444f8dded3ce53c3086a57093a973f3306840f70a8Bluecore20July202026201.jpeg Bluecore Energy's floating barge with modular nuclear reactor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/hersa0lt/Vard1.jpg Rendering of a buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/smha80dg/1784529957844.jpg Naming ceremony of the national security multimission vessel Lone Star State, July 17, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T12:52:50.819Z Workboat News Roundup | August 6 – Floating nuclear reactor demonstrator, UK operator lighthouse tender order and more North America, United States, US Navy, Austal USA, AFDM 15 (vessel), auxiliary floating dry dock medium, University of California San Diego, Latin America, Asenav, Chile, Bluecore Energy, Europe, United Kingdom, Trinity House, Norway, Vard, Texas A&M Maritime Academy, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Lone Star State (vessel), Maritime Administration, National Security Multimission Vessel, Alabama Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-traders-risk-misreading-market-as-oil-drops-on-us-iran-deal-hopes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz 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 2026-08-06T10:31:52.392Z OPINION | Traders risk misreading market as oil drops on US-Iran deal hopes MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/rheinmetall-cuts-sales-guidance-after-germany-drops-delayed-frigate-order https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-05/fuzxkma5/german_armed_forces_order_two_more_f126_frigates_from_damen_naval_top.jpg Rendering of German Navy F126 frigates bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T10:21:34.219Z Rheinmetall cuts sales guidance after Germany drops delayed frigate order Europe, Germany, Rheinmetall, Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), German Naval Yards Kiel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipping-traffic-through-hormuz-and-bab-el-mandeb-drops-sharply-on-houthi-attack-claims https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/sg546mn3/middle-east-chokepoints.jpg Map showing both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T10:14:16.822Z Shipping traffic through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb drops sharply on Houthi attack claims MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Yemen, Houthi rebels, terrorism, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Gulf of Aden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/capital-tankers-takes-delivery-of-newbuild-lr2-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/n4cmdqzc/b759a0AIOLOSSAILINGcompressed.jpg Aiolos, a Capital Tankers LR2 tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T10:10:25.016Z Capital Tankers takes delivery of newbuild LR2 tanker Europe, Greece, Capital Maritime and Trading Corporation, Asia, China, New Times Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/strong-contracts-and-vessel-sale-lift-sbm-offshore-2026-outlook https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/ybnjkc4m/FPSO-One-Guyana-Source-SBM-Offshore-via-LinkedIn-1024x683.jpg FPSO One Guyana bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T09:56:33.869Z Strong contracts and vessel sale lift SBM Offshore 2026 outlook financial results, business news, Europe, Netherlands, SBM Offshore, One Guyana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/chinas-sinopec-taps-russian-oil-to-buffer-middle-east-supply-shocks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T09:52:29.091Z China's Sinopec taps Russian oil to buffer Middle East supply shocks Asia, China, SINOPEC, Europe, Russia, MENA, Saudi Arabia, India, Rosneft, Lukoil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/panama-canal-restricts-cargo-loads-as-water-levels-drop https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-29/y3nho3rb/main-banner.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T09:47:36.326Z Panama Canal restricts cargo loads as water levels drop Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority, Neo Panamax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-transporting-hazardous-cargo-are-todays-shippers-taking-on-too-much-risk-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/1umm03kx/Surfers-Against-Sewage.jpg Some of the plastic nurdles that are believed to have originated from a stack of containers that had fallen overboard from the feeder ship BG Orange at the Port of Tyne in the UK on July 19, 2026. The containers fell after BG Orange was accidentally struck by the wind turbine installation vessel Wind Orca as the latter was manoeuvring to depart the port on the said date. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Transporting hazardous cargo: are today's shippers taking on too much risk? [Grey Power] incidents https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/vessel-review-fosna-neptune-dive-and-rov-support-boat-for-operation-at-norwegian-fish-farms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/j1z99umi/BN224-1800-Abyss-1.jpg Fosna Neptune https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/7b53kn0s/17836165476591.jpg Fosna Neptune https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/az6p9k25/skarsvaagabyss-50431.jpg Engine room https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/rwjmrp41/skarsvaagabyss-5047-11.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/8dmpz04o/skarsvaagabyss-5001-11.jpg Mess https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/dbkok5q9/skarsvaagabyss-50051.jpg Cabin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/jvn2onyp/Fosna-Neptune-Abyss-Group1.jpg Fosna Neptune bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Fosna Neptune – Dive and ROV support boat for operation at Norwegian fish farms Europe, Norway, Abyss Group, Skarsvåg Boats, Fosna Neptune (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/vessel-review-yu-new-energy-006-electric-inland-cargo-ship-with-unmanned-navigation-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/wwv1v14j/Henan-Transport-Investment-Group-main.jpg Yu New Energy 006 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/dbr8qgsq/Henan-Transport-Investment-Group1.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/8exr9xfo/images-11.jpg Sister ship Yu New Energy 003 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Yu New Energy 006 – Electric inland cargo ship with unmanned navigation systems Asia, China, Yu New Energy 006 (vessel), Ying River, Huzhou Port Shipping, Henan Transport Investment Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/israeli-navy-takes-delivery-of-final-dolphin-class-submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-15/vhccokml/IDF.jpeg Launch of the future Israeli Navy submarine INS Drakon at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems' Kiel facilities, November 12, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T08:23:05.462Z Israeli Navy takes delivery of final Dolphin-class submarine MENA, Israel, Israeli Navy, Germany, Dolphin class, INS Drakon (vessel), TKMS, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/svitzer-selects-indian-builder-for-tug-quartet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/dfur5f50/IMG2749-1024x6831.jpg Svitzer Barrington underway stern-first. The 32-metre tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd was delivered to Svitzer Australia in 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T08:10:24.096Z Svitzer selects Indian builder for tug quartet Europe, Denmark, Svitzer, India, Asia, Robert Allan Ltd, Canada, North America, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/klaveness-combination-carriers-welcomes-third-bulker-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/zunjd2ez/42e31f24-1743-4d9f-b03c-8fe055a9fda51.jpg Baltazar bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T07:56:32.888Z Klaveness Combination Carriers welcomes third bulker in series Europe, Asia, Norway, Klaveness Combination Carriers, China, New Yangzi Shipbuilding, Baltazar (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-dead-following-cargo-handling-accident-at-port-of-baltimore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-27/x8mfee18/David-Dilbert.jpg Cranes handling containers at the Port of Baltimore bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T07:44:46.811Z One dead following cargo handling accident at Port of Baltimore incidents, United States, North America, Maryland, Port of Baltimore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/indonesian-navy-unveils-new-one-way-attack-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/vya8xmwb/Indonesian-Navy.jpg Indonesian Navy one-way attack USV bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T05:27:27.850Z Indonesian Navy unveils new one-way attack USV Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, PAL Indonesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/keel-laying-ceremony-held-for-finnish-navys-fourth-pohjanmaa-class-corvette https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/ur2b85st/pohjanmaa20corvette-1158x7051.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for the Finnish Navy's fourth Pohjanmaa-class corvette, August 4, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T05:13:25.733Z Keel-laying ceremony held for Finnish Navy's fourth Pohjanmaa-class corvette Europe, Finland, Finnish Navy, Rauma Marine Constructions, Baltic Sea, Pohjanmaa class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/norways-july-seafood-exports-reach-record-high-figures-in-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-07/cy4ba5rt/Norwegian-Seafood-Council.jpg Norwegian salmon bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T03:15:36.669Z Norway's July seafood exports reach record-high figures in 2026 Europe, Norway, Norwegian Seafood Council, United States, Poland, China, salmon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/australian-towage-company-engage-marine-acquired-by-indonesian-firm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-04/kut6wxvj/Engage-Marine-31.jpg The Engage Marine tug Engage Maverick bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T02:58:31.535Z Australian towage company Engage Marine acquired by Indonesian firm Oceania, Australia, Engage Marine, Asian Bulk Logistics, Asia, Indonesia, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/more-than-three-fold-jump-in-q2-net-income-marks-dht-holdings-strongest-ever-quarter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/jnd6ktj3/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads200403-3-DHT1.jpg A DHT Holdings tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T02:47:28.009Z More than three-fold jump in Q2 net income marks DHT Holdings' strongest ever quarter DHT Holdings, Bermuda, business news, financial results, MENA, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/construction-begins-on-washington-state-ferries-new-hybrid-ro-paxes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/mjm9zgxh/KG1014251.jpg Steel-cutting ceremony for Washington State Ferries' new hybrid vessels, August 5, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T02:26:25.188Z Construction begins on Washington State Ferries' new hybrid Ro-Paxes North America, United States, Washington State, Washington State Ferries, Florida, Eastern Shipbuilding Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/middle-east-shipping-chaos-drives-navigator-holdings-q2-profit-gain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/iakfe36n/navigator-equator.jpg Navigator Equator bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T18:30:08.738Z Middle East shipping chaos drives Navigator Holdings Q2 profit gain financial results, business news, Navigator Holdings, Navigator Gas, Europe, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-slide-as-markets-anticipate-restored-strait-of-hormuz-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T18:20:18.664Z Oil prices slide as markets anticipate restored Strait of Hormuz shipping MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Asia, China, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-and-oman-map-out-hormuz-route-but-safety-guarantees-remain-off-the-table https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T18:14:04.231Z Iran and Oman map out Hormuz route, but safety guarantees remain off the table MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Oman, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-merchants-energy-shipping-orders-five-aframax-tankers-for-368m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/0opolghs/New%20Amity.jpg New Amity, an Aframax tanker owned by China Merchants Energy Shipping (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T18:09:17.094Z China Merchants Energy Shipping orders five Aframax tankers for $368m Asia, China, China Merchants Energy Shipping, Aframax, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-escalating-black-sea-attacks-threaten-global-grain-and-oil-trade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/43y3cdnr/new-ukraine-attack.jpg Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Sea of Azov 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 2026-08-05T18:01:48.643Z FEATURE | Escalating Black Sea attacks threaten global grain and oil trade Europe, Black Sea, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Fesco, Port of Odessa, Sea of Azov, Port of Taman, Port of Novorossiysk, Port of Tuapse, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Kazakhstan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-surges-to-fresh-high-as-vessel-rates-firm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T17:53:34.915Z Baltic dry bulk index surges to fresh high as vessel rates firm North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/persian-gulf-crude-exports-resist-wider-collapse-despite-july-slowdown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/cayzavjy/851370231034634512599498517065820373778432n.jpg Ain Sukhna terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T17:47:27.142Z Persian Gulf crude exports resist wider collapse despite July slowdown MENA, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Aramco, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/thailands-mermaid-maritime-establishes-us-subsidiary-to-target-offshore-market https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/59mgo5ig/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads191101-1-Mermaid1.jpg The dive support vessel Mermaid Asiana bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T17:41:46.034Z Thailand's Mermaid Maritime establishes US subsidiary to target offshore market Asia, Thailand, Mermaid Maritime, North America, United States, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/french-group-takes-majority-stake-in-greece-cyprus-subsea-power-cable-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-16/yuba1lqj/europe-34835391920-1.jpg Map of Greece bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T17:32:36.238Z French group takes majority stake in Greece-Cyprus subsea power cable project Europe, France, Greece, Cyprus, Greece–Cyprus–Israel (GSI) electricity interconnector, MENA, Israel, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/drone-strikes-leave-kazakh-crude-pipeline-stranded-without-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T17:28:15.487Z Drone strikes leave Kazakh crude pipeline stranded without tankers Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-war-market-turmoil-drives-66-fold-leap-in-glencores-profits https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T17:23:40.196Z Iran war market turmoil drives 66-fold leap in Glencore's profits Glencore, Europe, Switzerland, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/polands-orlen-launches-127m-gdansk-marine-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/0du2x9rf/Terminal001.JPG.coredownload.jpeg Orlen marine transshipment terminal, Gdansk, Poland bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:52:35.174Z Poland's Orlen launches $127m Gdansk marine terminal Europe, Poland, ORLEN Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/inside-taiwans-new-military-drills-limited-internet-and-wartime-simulations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-09/zlalo4y7/f1749423677158.jpg The Taiwan Coast Guard joined forces with the Ministry of National Defense and the Air Service Corps to carry out the Haian 12 military exercises in June 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:45:08.086Z Inside Taiwan's new military drills: Limited internet and wartime simulations military exercises, Asia, Taiwan, Taiwan Navy, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/key-middle-eastern-waterways-see-unchanged-shipping-levels-as-us-iran-peace-talks-remain-vague https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/sg546mn3/middle-east-chokepoints.jpg Map showing both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:39:28.984Z Key Middle Eastern waterways see unchanged shipping levels as US-Iran peace talks remain vague MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/china-unexpectedly-eases-refined-fuel-export-limits-in-august https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/7c3ea4n9/1481194726760078554.jpg Ningbo Daxie Development Zone bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:34:33.717Z China unexpectedly eases refined fuel export limits in August Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/frontline-to-sell-two-2017-built-vlccs-for-270m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/hjmoksnx/front-vosso.jpg Front Vosso, a Frontline VLCC (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:30:55.824Z Frontline to sell two 2017-built VLCCs for $270m Frontline Management, Europe, Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/shippers-face-higher-refueling-costs-in-singapore-amid-supply-pinch https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-26/g9xq9qgf/Port%20of%20Singapore.png Port of Singapore bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:15:41.685Z Shippers face higher refueling costs in Singapore amid supply pinch Asia, Singapore, Port of Singapore, China, Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, Port of Shanghai, Hong Kong, South Korea, Port of Tokyo, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/grain-exports-flow-again-as-argentina-reaches-deal-with-striking-pilots https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/w9aoxpvx/Puerto-lleno-2026-Copiar.jpg Port of Quequen, Argentina bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:11:24.402Z Grain exports flow again as Argentina reaches deal with striking pilots Latin America, Argentina, Parana River, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-jones-act-waiver-may-be-extended-in-effort-to-tame-gas-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-30/6gndhkzi/Fincanteri-builds-the-largest-largest-LNG-vessel-in-the-world.jpg Progress, a Jones Act-compliant LNG bunker barge bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T10:07:14.641Z US Jones Act waiver may be extended in effort to tame gas prices North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Jones Act https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-august-5-asian-yards-focus-chinese-lco2-carrier-delivery-to-norway-greek-owners-new-korean-built-shuttle-vessel-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/3q3xbjgx/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-31/hr2y03t5/Northern-Lights-fleet-ready-for-phase-one-as-fourth-LCO2-carrier-arrives-from-China-1536x10241.jpg Northern Purpose https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/ky3eumf2/0b32a2d1-5e92-4ea7-8ca2-4ffb039cd9ab.jpg Jane Maersk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/iwsy1v3n/7531697931749971077131374812238629063048766n.jpg Anfield DP bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T09:50:34.656Z Tanker News Roundup | August 5 – Asian yards focus: Chinese LCO2 carrier delivery to Norway, Greek owner's new Korean-built shuttle vessel and more Europe, Greece, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corporation, Alcaios I (vessel), Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Samho, Norway, Northern Lights, China, Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore, Northern Purpose (vessel), Maersk, Denmark, Bermuda, DHT Holdings, DHT Impala (vessel), Tsakos Energy Navigation, Anfield DP (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/video-iceland-detains-activist-ngo-vessel-for-disrupting-whaling-activities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/hq9jvefd/Bandero-detained-in-Iceland1.jpg The Paul Watson Foundation motor yacht Bandero in Reykjavik positioned between an Icelandic Coast Guard vessel and what appear to be two warships bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T09:29:16.289Z VIDEO | Iceland detains activist NGO vessel for disrupting whaling activities Europe, Icelandic Coast Guard, Iceland, Paul Watson Foundation, Hvalur 9 (vessel), Bandero (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-finite-element-analysis-software-understanding-its-limitations-and-why-engineering-judgment-still-matters-aft-lines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-04/16l37hji/Wave-Profile3-800x6021.jpg Application of finite element analysis in the design of a vessel's hull bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Finite element analysis software: understanding its limitations and why engineering judgment still matters [Aft Lines] finite element analysis, naval architecture https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/vehicle-review-heavy-duty-cable-burial-plough-compatible-with-various-subsea-sediment-types https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/2h63tzta/Prysmian-main.jpg Prysmian's new cable burial plough https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/8rqjfq9y/Prysmian-11.jpg Prysmian's new cable burial plough https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/olznbbv2/Soil-Machine-Dynamics.jpg Soil Machine Dynamics personnel with the completed plough bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T08:56:00.000Z VEHICLE REVIEW | Heavy-duty cable burial plough compatible with various subsea sediment types Europe, Italy, United Kingdom, Prysmian Group, Soil Machine Dynamics, Monna Lisa (vessel), Alessandro Volta (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/other-renewables/vessel-review-floating-energy-reservoir-capable-of-power-distribution-using-brine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/q59jwp9x/Sizable-Energy-11.jpg Sizable Energy's offshore energy reservoir prototype https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/xhvnwh1q/Scale-model-testing-Sizable-Energy.jpg Scale model of the reservoir during tank testing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/fiu8hg6j/Sizable-Energy-21.jpg Sizable Energy's offshore energy reservoir prototype being installed via crane https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/ac75i6h5/c4b789fb-b8a9-8020-a981-1074f4d71506-1.jpg Sizable Energy's offshore energy reservoir prototype being installed via crane bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T08:55:00.000Z PLATFORM REVIEW | Floating energy reservoir capable of power distribution using brine Europe, Italy, Sizable Energy, Mediterranean Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/book-review-whispering-death-the-fascinating-story-of-the-world-war-ii-beaufighter-squadrons https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/g0lo8sr7/images1.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T08:52:13.602Z BOOK REVIEW | Whispering Death: The Fascinating Story of the World War II Beaufighter Squadrons history, World War II, book review, Oceania, Australia, Royal Australian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/cruise-ship-refloated-following-grounding-on-danube-river-in-romania https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-31/rzlv48i8/Bulgarian-Border-Police1.jpg A Bulgarian Border Police boat evacuates some of the passengers from the river cruise ship Viking Ullur after it ran aground on the Romanian side of the Danube River, July 28, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T08:37:29.262Z Cruise ship refloated following grounding on Danube River in Romania incidents, Danube River, Viking Ullur (vessel), Viking Cruises, Europe, United States, Romania, Bulgaria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/india-condemns-unprovoked-attack-that-sank-cargo-ship-off-yemen https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/0oqwiex9/75855438415737132207776776697566168085076440n1.jpg Sarbananda Sonowal, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T08:21:45.490Z India condemns "unprovoked" attack that sank cargo ship off Yemen MENA, India, incidents, Houthi rebels, Yemen, Red Sea, Faize Noore Oliya (vessel), Yemeni Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/two-hospitalised-after-yacht-suffers-onboard-explosion-off-dutch-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/d6yalgtc/WhatsAppImage2026-08-02at15.52.37original-9f99895e-1.jpg Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution personnel observe the burned-out yacht, August 2, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T07:53:35.432Z Two hospitalised after yacht suffers onboard explosion off Dutch coast incidents, Europe, Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/us-navys-newest-floating-dry-dock-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/go54t99s/Austal-USA-photo-.png.medium.800x800.jpg Launch of AFDM 15, the US Navy's newest auxiliary floating dry dock medium, July 30, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T06:56:29.751Z US Navy's newest floating dry dock hits the water North America, US Navy, Austal USA, Littoral Combat Ship, Independence class, Freedom class, United States, Alabama Shipyard, AFDM 15 (vessel), auxiliary floating dry dock medium https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/worlds-largest-fully-electric-ferry-departs-on-delivery-voyage-to-south-america https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-31/95a7v065/Incat-Tasmania1.jpg China Zorrilla being loaded onto the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T06:30:05.776Z World's largest fully electric ferry departs on delivery voyage to South America Oceania, Australia, Tasmania, Incat Tasmania, China Zorrilla (vessel), Latin America, Buquebus, Argentina, Uruguay https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/uk-officials-russia-arming-its-submarines-with-counter-drone-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/r42ritqv/UK-Defence-Intelligence1.jpg Satellite photograph of what appear to be two Russian Navy Kilo-class submarines fitted with counter-UAS cages at the Port of Novorossiysk, June 13, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T00:35:40.639Z UK officials: Russia arming its submarines with counter-drone systems Europe, Russia, Russian Navy, UK Defence Intelligence, United Kingdom, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Novorossiysk, Kilo class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/strong-demand-credited-for-ones-profits-remaining-stable-in-q1-fy2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/9s2rpnaa/96ab633c1a7119e2ddbcd479b4b75068.jpg An Ocean Network Express containership bairdmaritime en 2026-08-05T00:08:39.723Z Strong demand credited for ONE's profits remaining stable in Q1 FY2026 Asia, Ocean Network Express (ONE), business news, financial results, Japan, Ocean Network Express https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/us-coast-guard-completes-salvage-operation-following-crane-collapse-in-charleston-south-carolina https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/pu21mfkq/260711-G-G0107-10021.jpg The collapsed crane near Pier G at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, July 11, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T23:55:42.955Z US Coast Guard completes salvage operation following crane collapse in Charleston, South Carolina North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Cooper River, South Carolina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/16-indo-pacific-maritime-forces-commence-25th-seacat-exercise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-22/nghrs6lv/1000wq951.jpg The US Navy dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry underway in the Pacific Ocean, October 6, 2023 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T21:56:45.263Z 16 Indo-Pacific maritime forces commence 25th SEACAT exercise Indo Pacific, North America, United States, US Navy, Asia, Singapore, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, Fiji, Oceania, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tonga, United Kingdom, Vietnam https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/autonomous-vessels-selected-for-us-navy-deep-sea-mapping-effort https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-30/h2egn41d/pacific-ocean-map.jpg Pacific Ocean map bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T19:29:53.328Z Autonomous vessels selected for US Navy deep-sea mapping effort North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, Blue Water Autonomy, US Naval Oceanographic Office https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/other-inland-waters-operations/danube-drought-forces-romania-to-build-dike-to-save-nuclear-reactor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-06/hwnbrkmc/Danubemap.png Danube map bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T19:26:31.134Z Danube drought forces Romania to build dike to save nuclear reactor Europe, Romania, Danube River, Hungary https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/russian-shipper-fesco-halts-black-sea-orders-after-ukraine-sinks-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T19:10:01.638Z Russian shipper Fesco halts Black Sea orders after Ukraine sinks ship Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Fesco, Rosatom, Fesco Yanina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/danaos-reports-higher-q2-net-income-as-conflicts-drive-up-rates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/vzvs0aww/slider-image-21.jpg Danaos bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T19:03:08.344Z Danaos reports higher Q2 net income as conflicts drive up rates Danaos Corporation, financial results, business news, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/ukraine-grain-exports-in-peril-as-russian-strikes-hit-odessa-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/npjjmbp5/Odessa-grain-terminal-worldwide-freezing-order1.jpg Olimpex Coupe Grain Terminal at the Port of Odessa, Ukraine bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:44:29.074Z Ukraine grain exports in peril as Russian strikes hit Odessa shipping Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea, Odessa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/over-45-ships-stuck-in-argentina-as-maritime-pilots-walk-off-the-job-grain-exports-stranded https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/w9aoxpvx/Puerto-lleno-2026-Copiar.jpg Port of Quequen, Argentina bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:39:34.888Z Over 45 ships stuck in Argentina as maritime pilots walk off the job, grain exports stranded Latin America, Argentina, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/higher-energy-prices-propel-bps-q2-profit-to-573b-exceeding-forecasts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/oyq1rni1/BP-operated-Central-Azeri-Platform-in-the-Azerbaijan-sector-of-the-Caspian-Sea-courtesy-of-BP2025-03-26-065103vjwg.jpg BP-operated rig managed by Helmerich and Payne in the Caspian Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:35:43.280Z Higher energy prices propel BP's Q2 profit to $5.73b, exceeding forecasts Europe, United Kingdom, BP, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/us-proposes-updates-to-arctic-offshore-drilling-regulations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ba6j88hd/sparkpumpjack.jpg Arctic offshore drilling bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:28:26.937Z US proposes updates to Arctic offshore drilling regulations North America, United States, Arctic, polar, US Department of the Interior, Polar Baikal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/feature-eu-seeks-to-clamp-down-on-people-smuggling-after-spain-border-crisis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-31/pjmuf4if/ceuta.jpg Map of border between the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and Morocco https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-EU-NAVFOR-MED1.jpg Illegal immigrants on boats are rescued by EUNAVFOR MED personnel as part of Operation Sophia, November 3, 2017. On that date, a total of 263 illegal immigrants on boats were rescued within Operation Sophia's area of responsibility in the Central Mediterranean. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:22:56.183Z FEATURE | EU seeks to clamp down on people smuggling after Spain border crisis Europe, European Union, Spain, Ceuta, illegal migration, illegal immigration, people smuggling, MENA, Morocco, Denmark, Italy, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-hits-two-week-high-on-stronger-vessel-rates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:14:16.955Z Baltic dry bulk index hits two-week high on stronger vessel rates North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Supramar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/157-illegal-migrants-rescued-after-vessel-catches-fire-off-france https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg English Channel bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:10:41.871Z 157 illegal migrants rescued after vessel catches fire off France illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, France, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/tidewater-reports-higher-q2-revenue-updates-2026-outlook https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/source-tidewater-900.jpg A Tidewater supply vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T18:04:24.318Z Tidewater reports higher Q2 revenue, updates 2026 outlook North America, United States, Tidewater, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-seeks-partial-chokehold-on-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-in-oman-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T17:53:08.866Z Iran seeks partial chokehold on Strait of Hormuz traffic in Oman talks MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Persian Gulf, oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/crew-abandons-bulker-hit-by-projectile-off-oman-coast-one-missing 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 2026-08-04T17:49:34.640Z Crew abandons bulker hit by projectile off Oman coast, one missing Africa, Liberia, MENA, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/feature-has-the-us-exhausted-its-long-range-missile-stockpile-in-iran-war 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/qr9gul9p/1000w_q95_230201.jpg The crew of the US Navy fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis successfully launches Tomahawk cruise missiles off the coast of southern California as part of a Tomahawk Flight Test, June 26, 2018. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T17:46:10.492Z FEATURE | Has the US exhausted its long-range missile stockpile in Iran war? North America, United States, MENA, Iran, US Navy, United States Navy, US Army, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, China, Raytheon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/capital-clean-energy-carriers-takes-delivery-of-newbuild-lng-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-09/g2rh42d5/capitalgas-lng-ship-51.jpg Aristos I, an LNG carrier operated by Capital Clean Energy Carriers (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-04T17:28:54.770Z Capital Clean Energy Carriers takes delivery of newbuild LNG carrier Europe, Greece, Capital Clean Energy Carriers, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Samho