https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/vietnam-adds-hundreds-of-acres-in-south-china-sea-island-building https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-09/pfrfai1j/GreatWallOfSand.jpg South China Sea reefs and islands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-09T11:28:47.864Z Vietnam adds hundreds of acres in South China Sea island-building Vietnam, China, Asia, Spratly Islands, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/brazil-studies-reactivation-of-sao-francisco-waterway-to-lower-food-costs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/vhlriqas/24df5fda-cde5-4df2-9957-2f557b76be66.jpeg São Francisco waterway, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T19:13:11.535Z Brazil studies reactivation of Sao Francisco waterway to lower food costs Latin America, Brazil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/who-scrambles-to-set-protocols-before-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-reaches-land https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/egshzo4e/hondius.jpg The expedition cruise ship Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus in April 2026 resulted in multiple confirmed cases and three deaths. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T19:01:18.895Z WHO scrambles to set protocols before hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches land World Health Organisation, Europe, Netherlands, Oceanwide Expeditions, hantavirus, Hondius, Latin America, Argentina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/discovery-of-ukrainian-made-usv-in-greek-cave-prompts-investigation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/pyo58zxe/HHzkGisWgAYP332.jpg Ukraine's MAGURA V3 USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T18:54:04.878Z Discovery of Ukrainian-made USV in Greek cave prompts investigation Europe, Ukraine, Greece, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-selects-aker-solutions-for-north-sea-tie-in-feed-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/z7abzm16/kvitebjorn-2-20001331photo-harald-pettersenequinor-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Kvitebjørn platform, North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T18:47:28.616Z Equinor selects Aker Solutions for North Sea tie-in FEED contract Europe, Norway, Aker Solutions, Equinor https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-as-full-reopening-of-hormuz-looks-far-off-asian-refined-fuel-exports-crater https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/0k5w3fma/ATBPU-TB-2022-524block.jpg ATB Refinery, Johor, Malaysia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T18:35:42.315Z OPINION | As full reopening of Hormuz looks far off, Asian refined fuel exports crater MENA, United Arab Emirates, Asia, India, Iran, North America, Singapore, Strait of Hormuz, United States, Middle East Conflicts, China, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/russia-slams-israel-for-rejecting-grain-shipment-accusing-it-of-bowing-to-ukrainian-pressure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/b047ry6v/panormitis-2.jpeg Panormitis, the bulk carrier carrying alleged "stolen" grain from Ukraine's occupied territories bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T18:22:27.766Z Russia slams Israel for rejecting grain shipment, accusing it of bowing to Ukrainian pressure Europe, Russia, Ukraine, MENA, Israel, Port of Haifa, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-intercepts-us-sanctioned-tanker-in-gulf-of-oman-alleges-plot-to-disrupt-oil-exports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T18:16:31.023Z Iran intercepts US-sanctioned tanker in Gulf of Oman, alleges plot to disrupt oil exports MENA, Iran, Gulf of Oman, North America, United States, sanctions, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-and-genco-trade-allegations-in-board-contest https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/r4cj8yzv/genco1.jpg A Genco Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T18:11:38.112Z Diana Shipping and Genco trade allegations in board contest Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, North America, United States, business news, Genco Shipping and Trading https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/tankers-flee-zawiya-port-as-fighting-cripples-major-libyan-refinery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/mhv4c5tb/map-showing-libya.jpg Map showing Libya and the Mediterranean Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T17:42:00.803Z Tankers flee Zawiya port as fighting cripples major Libyan refinery MENA, Libya https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/tokyo-gas-and-shizuoka-gas-sign-lng-supply-contract-starting-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/yyxun27k/energy-innovator.jpg Energy Innovator, a Tokyo Gas LNG carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T17:30:40.353Z Tokyo Gas and Shizuoka Gas sign LNG supply contract starting 2027 Asia, Japan, Tokyo Gas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/beijing-expresses-concern-after-iran-attacks-tanker-with-chinese-crew https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T17:14:27.722Z Beijing expresses concern after Iran attacks tanker with Chinese crew Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/bw-offshore-secures-fpso-contract-extension-to-2030 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/023e79mn/bw-catcher.jpg BW Catcher bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T10:54:09.982Z BW Offshore secures FPSO contract extension to 2030 Europe, Norway, Asia, Singapore, BW Offshore, BW Catcher, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/trade-uncertainty-and-conflict-stall-us-container-imports-in-april https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/e3n5hr36/1920px-PortofLongBeachbyDonRameyLogan.jpg Port of Long Beach, California bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T10:45:24.872Z Trade uncertainty and conflict stall US container imports in April North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/south-korea-probes-mysterious-explosion-on-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz-iran-denies-involvement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/dknezmsk/269016275873504.jpg HMM Namu bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T10:39:54.744Z South Korea probes mysterious explosion on vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Iran denies involvement Asia, South Korea, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asean-leaders-seek-joint-response-to-middle-east-energy-shock https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/7jr21jxy/ASEANMap.jpg Map of ASEAN member-nations bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T10:34:56.846Z ASEAN leaders seek joint response to Middle East energy shock Asia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/sweden-considers-moving-maritime-rescue-duties-to-coast-guard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-10/v7bnk222/offshore-erv-top1.jpg An emergency towing vessel of the Swedish Coast Guard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T10:26:45.313Z Sweden considers moving maritime rescue duties to coast guard Europe, Sweden, Swedish Coast Guard, Swedish Maritime Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/full-cargo-loads-still-restricted-despite-rising-rhine-water-levels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T10:07:48.216Z Full cargo loads still restricted despite rising Rhine water levels Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/jackups-liftboats/vessel-evacuations-pull-down-gulf-marine-services-q1-profit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-21/4yvg25s9/Endurance1.jpg GMS Endurance bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T10:02:52.864Z Vessel evacuations pull down Gulf Marine Services Q1 profit MENA, United Arab Emirates, Gulf Marine Services, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/mexico-resumes-fuel-oil-exports-to-asia-after-nine-month-hiatus https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-23/ybi2yz3c/Screen-Shot-2017-05-12-at-09.46.01.jpg Jurong Island Petrochemical Hub bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T09:58:47.810Z Mexico resumes fuel oil exports to Asia after nine-month hiatus Latin America, Mexico, Asia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/hoegh-autoliners-reports-q1-profit-amid-middle-east-disruptions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-07/m45w8ezg/H_egh_Autoliners.jpg Höegh Aurora bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T09:50:29.040Z Hoegh Autoliners reports Q1 profit amid Middle East disruptions Höegh Autoliners, Europe, Norway, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/mitsui-osk-says-no-tolls-paid-to-iran-for-hormuz-crossings-cites-principle-of-free-navigation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/1loh5ntm/ph-molhestia.jpg LNG tanker MOL Hestia (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T09:41:45.081Z Mitsui OSK says no tolls paid to Iran for Hormuz crossings, cites principle of free navigation Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-ceasefire-holds-for-now-after-us-and-iran-briefly-trade-fire-in-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/c0xh0pw8/260228-D-D0477-1002.avif US Central Command (Centcom) commenced Operation Epic Fury, February 28 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T09:32:28.841Z FEATURE | Ceasefire holds for now after US and Iran briefly trade fire in Hormuz North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, US Navy, United States Navy, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, US Central Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/west-texas-to-houston-oil-pipeline-back-to-full-operations-after-leak https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ymiyu1z9/064C-19XX-HoustonFuelOilTerminal.jpg Houston Fuel Oil Terminal, Texas, US bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T09:24:46.357Z West Texas to Houston oil pipeline back to full operations after leak North America, United States, Texas, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-maritime-disease-outbreaks-and-seafarer-health-anxiety-what-lessons-can-be-learned-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/julwnuml/Hondius-MarineTraffic-com-Harald-Sammer.jpg The expedition cruise ship Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus in April 2026 resulted in multiple confirmed cases and three deaths. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Maritime disease outbreaks and seafarer health anxiety: what lessons can be learned [Grey Power] Europe, Oceania, New Zealand, Australia, history, United Kingdom, World War I, Hondius, Atlantic Ocean, hantavirus, coronavirus, History Press https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/vessel-review-nexans-electra-versatile-cable-laying-and-repair-vessel-boasts-hybrid-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/w01fr68q/Nexans-Electra-MarineTraffic-com-Dag-Hareide.jpg Nexans Electra https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/hj8k5m2g/Nexans-Electra-MarineTraffic-com-Knut-Erik-com.jpg Nexans Electra https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/em1zxhpl/Close-up-of-superstructure-Nexans-Electra-Ulstein1.jpg Close-up of superstructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/jh7re55p/Nexans-Electra-Ulstein1.jpg Nexans Electra bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Nexans Electra – Versatile cable laying and repair vessel boasts hybrid power Europe, France, Nexans, Nexans Aurora, Nexans Electra, Skipsteknisk, Ulstein Verft, Norway, Ulstein, Crist, Poland, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/vessel-review-crbc-bridge-pile-1-large-pile-driving-vessel-for-bridge-construction-and-offshore-installation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/svy56y06/CRBC-Bridge-Pile-1-main1.jpg CRBC Bridge Pile 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/lt35r2p6/CRBC-Bridge-Pile-1-pile-frame-raised.jpg CRBC Bridge Pile 1 with the pile frame in the raised position https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ggdnr88g/CRBC-Bridge-Pile-1-21.jpg CRBC Bridge Pile 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | CRBC Bridge Pile 1 – Large pile driving vessel for bridge construction and offshore installation Asia, China, China Railway Construction Corporation, CRBC Bridge Pile 1 (vessel), Dajin Heavy Industry, Brazil, Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/new-stealth-corvette-enters-service-with-russian-navy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/gdrc6p64/Russian-Navy1.jpg The Russian Navy Project 22800 stealth corvette Burya bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T08:43:46.223Z New stealth corvette enters service with Russian Navy Europe, Russia, Russian Navy, Burya, Karakurt class, Project 22800, Pella Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/russian-yard-launches-third-electric-river-ferry-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/q9wgx7zw/photo2026-05-0517-26-051.jpg The Project EM901 electric river ferry Peterhof bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T08:28:02.046Z Russian yard launches third electric river ferry in series Europe, Russia, Vodohod, Emperium, Strelna, Project EM901, Lomonosov (vessel), Peterhof (vessel), State Transport Leasing Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/video-pakistan-navy-assists-stranded-offshore-support-vessel-in-arabian-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/e8sqzam0/69135874714979392683654566619901037317798160n1.jpg The drifting offshore support vessel Gautum as seen from the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency patrol vessel PMSS Kashmir, May 5, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T05:16:45.360Z VIDEO | Pakistan Navy assists stranded offshore support vessel in Arabian Sea Asia, Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, Arabian Sea, India, Indonesia, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, PMSS Kashmir, Gautum (vessel), Indian Coast Guard, incidents, Europe, Greece, Corsage C (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/maib-use-of-non-approved-components-led-to-engine-failure-and-fire-on-survey-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/t50lb8wp/Kommandor-Susan-MarineTraffic-com-Howard-Harrison.jpg Kommandor Susan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T04:59:14.135Z MAIB: Use of non-approved components led to engine failure and fire on survey ship Europe, United Kingdom, Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Kommandor Susan (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/uks-port-of-blyth-unveils-100m-wharf-expansion-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/814i82f6/BSW-CGI-3-1536x635.jpg Artist's impression of the completed Battleship Wharf expansion at the Port of Blyth bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T04:29:38.123Z UK's Port of Blyth unveils £100m wharf expansion project Europe, United Kingdom, Port of Blyth https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/centcom-us-forces-intercept-iranian-attacks-on-warships-launch-strikes-in-response https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/w9ihww43/260505-D-D0477-92831.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (nearest to camera) and another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underway in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T04:17:25.079Z CENTCOM: US forces intercept Iranian attacks on warships, launch strikes in response MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, US Navy, North America, United States, US Central Command, USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta (vessel), USS Mason, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/shipbuilder-secures-contract-for-us-navy-arleigh-burke-class-destroyer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-09/cj13kc9j/Photo%20Bath%20Iron%20Works.JPG The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone, built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T02:47:47.747Z Shipbuilder secures contract for US Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer North America, United States, US Navy, Arleigh Burke class, USS Robert R Ingram (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/new-zealand-implements-rule-changes-to-support-local-aquaculture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/96ersf7i/aquaculturesubjectFocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsMTUyMCw5NDRd.jpg Indoor aquaculture facility at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T02:27:18.557Z New Zealand implements rule changes to support local aquaculture Oceania, New Zealand https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/acta-marine-csov-to-sail-under-french-flag https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-14/96ww1wyu/Ulstein-11.jpg Acta Pegasus bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T02:17:01.653Z Acta Marine CSOV to sail under French flag Europe, France, Netherlands, Acta Marine, Acta Pegasus, Acta Marine France, Acta Hercules, Acta Gemini (vessel), Acta Aquarius (vessel), Norway, Ulstein Design and Solutions, Ulstein, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/potting/new-barents-sea-crab-boat-delivered-to-russian-owner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/u7jydixa/Kildin-USC1.jpg Kildin bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T02:02:30.143Z New Barents Sea crab boat delivered to Russian owner Europe, Russia, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Krasnoye Sormovo, North Western Fishing Consortium, Kildin, Project KSP01, Vaigach, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Barents Sea, Marine Engineering Bureau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/hong-kong-marine-department-takes-delivery-of-explosives-carrying-workboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/tw2mq4mg/Ever-Safe-No-2.jpg Ever Safe No 2 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T01:50:31.060Z Hong Kong Marine Department takes delivery of explosives-carrying workboat Asia, China, Ever Safe No 1, Ever Safe No 2 (vessel), Hong Kong, Hong Kong Marine Department https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/australian-border-force-interdicts-two-foreign-illegal-fishing-vessels-off-northern-territory https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/0xlnwtw5/Operation-Lunar-May-.jpg Interdiction of one of two foreign vessels used for illegal fishing off Australia's Northern Territory, May 1, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T01:44:30.791Z Australian Border Force interdicts two foreign illegal fishing vessels off Northern Territory illegal fishing, Oceania, Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Border Force, Evolved Cape class, Royal Australian Navy, ADV Cape Woolamai, Australian Fisheries Management Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-may-8-french-sailing-cruise-ship-delivery-future-danish-electric-ro-pax-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/tcf75kr8/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/8r1m47sl/Straddie-Express-Rendering1.jpg Straddie Express https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/axiaghbo/molslinjen.jpg Concept render of Molslinjen's new electric Ro-Pax catamaran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/9c8n4j89/Catamaran-Aister-Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon1.jpg Rendering of Jeune France II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-21/f3n94ewm/6690c45a-a5d0-4f05-808a-eac47c33ad02.jpg Concept render of Torghatten Midt's new hybrid ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/cs46ujwn/Orient-Express-Sailing-Yachts1.jpg Orient Express Corinthian bairdmaritime en 2026-05-08T01:37:22.789Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 8 – French sailing cruise ship delivery, future Danish electric Ro-Pax and more Oceania, Australia, Queensland, One2Three Naval Architects, Commercial Marine Australia, Straddie Express (vessel), Europe, Denmark, Molslinjen, Incat Tasmania, Tasmania, North America, Canada, Jeune France II (vessel), Aister, Spain, Poland, Norway, Torghatten, Torghatten Midt, Remontowa Shipbuilding, Remontowa Marine Design and Consulting, Accor Group, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Orient Express Corinthian https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/zim-and-hapag-lloyd-merger-binding-after-shareholder-approval https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-17/9hlx5hwc/Zim-containership-Tianjin.jpg A ZIM containership bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T19:24:08.694Z ZIM and Hapag-Lloyd merger binding after shareholder approval mergers, MENA, Israel, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Europe, Germany, Hapag Lloyd https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/international-seaways-reports-record-quarterly-results-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-06/qp9weshf/210406_14_International_Seaways.jpg An International Seaways tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T19:09:20.171Z International Seaways reports record quarterly results in Q1 2026 North America, United States, International Seaways, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-slides-below-100-as-us-iran-peace-prospects-emerge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-16/vm5anug3/oil-rig-2191711_1280.jpg Oil rig (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T19:06:01.829Z Oil slides below $100 as US-Iran peace prospects emerge North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/blue-water-autonomy-unveils-strategy-to-mass-produce-autonomous-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/rffiduur/bwalibertyclass-1280x720.jpeg Concept render of Liberty Class USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T19:00:55.945Z Blue Water Autonomy unveils strategy to mass produce autonomous ships North America, United States, Blue Water Autonomy, US Navy, United States Navy, Conrad Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-slashes-oil-output-by-400000-barrels-per-day-us-official-expects-it-to-slide-further https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T18:34:36.797Z Iran slashes oil output by 400,000 barrels per day, US official expects it to slide further MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/us-slaps-sanctions-on-iraqi-deputy-oil-minister-for-iran-support https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T18:30:14.076Z US slaps sanctions on Iraqi deputy oil minister for Iran support North America, United States, MENA, Iraq, Iran, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/first-chinese-oil-tanker-targeted-in-strait-of-hormuz-attack https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T18:25:30.650Z First Chinese oil tanker targeted in Strait of Hormuz attack Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Gulf of Oman, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/bwx-technologies-secures-14b-in-naval-nuclear-propulsion-contracts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-29/p7ew4p40/USS-John-F-Kennedy-Huntington-Ingalls-Industries1.jpg The US Navy Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy departs Newport News Shipbuilding's Virginia facilities for her initial sea trials, January 29, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T18:19:14.959Z BWX Technologies secures $1.4b in naval nuclear propulsion contracts North America, United States, BWX Technologies, United States Navy, US Navy, Gerald R Ford class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/massive-cocaine-haul-off-canary-islands-marks-europes-largest-bust https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/lxkzis6v/canary-islands-map.jpg Map of Canary Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T18:11:06.696Z Massive cocaine haul off Canary Islands marks Europe's largest bust drug smuggling, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Africa, Comoros, North America, United States, Netherlands, Asia, Philippines, Suriname, Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/delayed-german-frigate-programme-set-for-rheinmetall-takeover-in-q2 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 2026-05-07T18:01:29.601Z Delayed German frigate programme set for Rheinmetall takeover in Q2 Europe, Germany, F126, Rheinmetall, Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), German Naval Yards Kiel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/rheinmetall-pursues-bid-to-acquire-german-naval-yards-kiel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/08axif7f/e43b3476b403dd03c7177c6aac7125b9.jpg German Naval Yards bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T17:55:07.887Z Rheinmetall pursues bid to acquire German Naval Yards Kiel Europe, Germany, Rheinmetall, German Naval Yards Kiel, TKMS, France, CMN Naval https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-ferry-operator-launches-route-between-ireland-and-france https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/k1lfg88h/France-Hibernia-Line-Press-Shot-2.jpg A visual representation of the Ro-Pax ferry St Patrick in Hibernia Lines' livery bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T17:49:11.285Z New ferry operator launches route between Ireland and France Europe, Ireland, Port of Cork, France, Port of Boulogne Calais, Estonia, Tallink, Germany, TT Line https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-why-a-us-iran-peace-deal-wont-immediately-solve-the-oil-supply-crisis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-19/kfshswl4/Sentinel-Midstream1.jpg Crude oil tanker with tugs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/tdt1idrx/us-oil-terminal-long-beach Marathon oil terminal in Long Beach, California https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-20/g47zrbjx/XOMBRRF5184x2916Landscape1692880x1620.jpg ExxonMobil Baton Rouge bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T17:30:51.898Z FEATURE | Why a US-Iran peace deal won't immediately solve the oil supply crisis MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Oceania, Australia, European Union, Europe, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/norway-policy-shift-stalls-missile-supply-for-malaysian-naval-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/y2jjbuw7/1920px-KDMaharajalelastarboard.jpg KD Maharaja Lela, the lead ship of Malaysia's new littoral combat ship programme bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T17:21:25.106Z Norway policy shift stalls missile supply for Malaysian naval ships Asia, Malaysia, Europe, Norway, Royal Malaysian Navy, Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/australia-orders-lng-exporters-to-keep-gas-for-domestic-use https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-16/7s03jt4k/Photopia-GLNG-Aug16-142-Web.jpg Santos Gladstone LNG project bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T17:11:09.998Z Australia orders LNG exporters to keep gas for domestic use Oceania, Australia, Origin Energy, Santos, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, Shell Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/countries-scramble-to-track-passengers-of-virus-hit-cruise-ship-2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/783bd9ig/c4ade9029b0ddd46f2313c198019119ff965466f.jpg Hondius bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T14:20:55.761Z Countries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship Argentina, Latin America, Spain, Europe, Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/enis-geliga-1-gas-discovery-posts-strong-test-results-offshore-indonesia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/9ap7u01b/Jangkrik_floating_production_unit_in_Indonesian_waters_Photo_Eni_1.jpg The Jangkrik floating production unit in Indonesian waters bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T14:14:02.143Z Eni's Geliga-1 gas discovery posts strong test results offshore Indonesia Indonesia, Asia, Eni https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/hungry-to-sell-uae-slips-hidden-oil-tankers-through-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T14:05:44.969Z Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz United Arab Emirates, Iran, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-energy-crunch-to-persist-even-if-iran-peace-deal-struck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Maersk-main21.jpg Ane Maersk bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T13:58:28.797Z Maersk: energy crunch to persist even if Iran peace deal struck Denmark, Europe, Iran, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Maersk, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Middle East https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/cheniere-energy-posts-q1-loss-on-lng-derivative-contract-hit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/1fkvc5ee/mastercut-screengrabe45adf5f6bc0c5c2a30a39868f44eab6.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-07T13:52:36.828Z Cheniere Energy posts Q1 loss on LNG derivative contract hit United States, North America, Cheniere Energy Partners, financial results, business news