https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/headwinds-from-iran-war-drag-down-cma-cgms-core-profit-in-q1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-19/hvq00tph/CMA-CGM-Baalbeck-MarineTraffic-com-Ship-Gunzel.jpg CMA CGM Baalbeck bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:55:37.247Z Headwinds from Iran war drag down CMA CGM's core profit in Q1 financial results, business news, Europe, France, CMA CGM https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/third-qatari-lng-tanker-braves-strait-of-hormuz-as-it-tries-to-broker-us-iran-peace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/ov30v25c/b9ff1251-33b9-4063-a5cb-0a7f3f6ecbcf-1779472061.jpg Al Sahla bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:48:54.708Z Third Qatari LNG tanker braves Strait of Hormuz as it tries to broker US-Iran peace MENA, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Asia, Pakistan, China, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/subsea-7-awarded-norwegian-offshore-gas-pipeline-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/t5t2f99f/goliat-west-e1546508862391(1).jpg Platform at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:39:37.937Z Subsea 7 awarded Norwegian offshore gas pipeline contract Europe, Norway, Subsea 7, Vår Energi, OneSubsea, Hammerfest https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-snaps-five-day-losing-streak-thanks-to-higher-capesize-rates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-12/elwqyg8w/bulk_4_scaled_1_1536x899.webp Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:36:51.208Z Baltic dry bulk index snaps five-day losing streak thanks to higher Capesize rates North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-irans-newest-assertion-means-more-trouble-for-thousands-of-trapped-mariners-in-persian-gulf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:32:48.120Z FEATURE | Iran's newest assertion means more trouble for thousands of trapped mariners in Persian Gulf MENA, Iran, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/france-drafts-un-resolution-for-strait-of-hormuz-mission 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 2026-05-22T17:22:26.478Z France drafts UN resolution for Strait of Hormuz mission Europe, France, United Nations, North America, United States, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, China, Russia, Iran, Bahrain, United Kingdom, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/reach-subsea-signs-contract-for-black-sea-offshore-services https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/t0j56c49/Surveyor_interceptor_Photo_Reach_Subsea.jpg Surveyor Interceptor bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:22:07.784Z Reach Subsea signs contract for Black Sea offshore services Europe, Norway, Reach Subsea, Solstad Maritime Holding, Normand Jarstein https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/syria-taps-cma-cgm-for-free-zone-dry-port-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-10/seraymzy/1280px-Latakiaharbour.jpg Port of Latakia, Syria bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:14:18.032Z Syria taps CMA CGM for free zone dry port operations MENA, Syria, Europe, France, CMA CGM https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/container-conspiracy-forces-shipping-executive-off-singapore-state-taskforce https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-26/g9xq9qgf/Port%20of%20Singapore.png Port of Singapore bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T17:02:47.111Z Container conspiracy forces shipping executive off Singapore state taskforce Asia, Singapore, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/corporate-misconduct-sinks-italian-sea-group-share-capital-stock-prices-plunge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/wkzflzep/MAIN.jpg The Italian Sea Group yard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T16:56:07.806Z Corporate misconduct sinks Italian Sea Group share capital, stock prices plunge Europe, Italy, The Italian Sea Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/italy-orders-two-patrol-vessels-for-financial-police https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/98at0472/INTERMARINE-GDF.jpg Concept render of the Guardia di Finanza's new patrol boat bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T14:43:32.901Z Italy orders two patrol vessels for financial police Europe, Italy, Intermarine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/baltic-exchange-blames-mercuria-lawsuit-for-muddying-shipping-markets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T12:45:08.560Z Baltic Exchange blames Mercuria lawsuit for muddying shipping markets Baltic Exchange, Asia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/indonesia-eyes-massive-russian-oil-import-plan-but-faces-slow-start https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-11/g0r72otu/pertamina-energy-terminal169.jpeg Pertamina Energy Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T12:24:41.755Z Indonesia eyes massive Russian oil import plan but faces slow start Asia, Indonesia, Europe, Russia, Pertamina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japans-post-war-oil-tanker-nears-arrival-after-hormuz-transit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-23/1i6g28ob/idemitsu-japan-tanker Idemitsu Maru bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T12:17:42.268Z Japan's post-war oil tanker nears arrival after Hormuz transit Asia, Japan, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Idemitsu Kosan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/u-ming-marine-formally-names-first-lng-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/nbbcr7gz/DIAMOND-GAS-JADE.jpg Diamond Gas Jade bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T10:16:02.839Z U-Ming Marine formally names first LNG carrier Asia, Taiwan, U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-massive-middle-east-oil-loss-met-with-surprise-price-drop https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T09:30:10.500Z FEATURE | Massive Middle East oil loss met with surprise price drop MENA, Iran, North America, United States, China, Asia, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/no-information-from-us-on-arms-sale-adjustments-taiwan-says 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 2026-05-22T09:23:14.374Z No information from US on arms sale adjustments, Taiwan says Asia, Taiwan, China, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/feature-china-oil-refiner-and-shipbuilder-hengli-group-thrust-into-geopolitical-conflict https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-11/q4ojs3ak/Henglishipyard.jpg Hengli Shipbuilding Dalian yard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T09:18:50.068Z FEATURE | China oil refiner and shipbuilder Hengli Group thrust into geopolitical conflict Asia, China, Hengli Group, Hengli Shipbuilding Dalian, sanctions, North America, United States, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-human-pawns-on-the-hormuz-chessboard-thousands-of-seafarers-trapped-as-strait-crisis-fades-from-the-worlds-headlines-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/w8lj0h3z/Untitled.jpg Smoke billows from the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree after it was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman, March 11, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Human pawns on the Hormuz chessboard: thousands of seafarers trapped as strait crisis fades from the world's headlines [Grey Power] MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Asia, Pakistan, India, Philippines, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-vologda-dawns-vologzhanin-electric-tour-boats-to-serve-russias-vologda-region https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/3hcp9vfp/A-Project-EM2108-sightseeing-vessel-Restek1.jpg A Project EM2108 sightseeing vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/5pc3hjow/Office-of-Vologda-Governor-Georgy-Filimonov1.jpg Vologda Dawns and Vologzhanin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/lg620z07/A-Project-EM2108-sightseeing-vessel-Russian-Classification-Society1.jpg A Project EM2108 sightseeing vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/480ww3vz/Project-EM2108-GA.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Vologda Dawns & Vologzhanin – Electric tour boats to serve Russia's Vologda Region Europe, Russia, Vologda Dawns (vessel), Vologzhanin (vessel), Emperium, Russian Classification Society, Project EM2108 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/vessel-review-new-pearl-31-double-ended-ferry-to-serve-commuter-routes-in-hong-kongs-victoria-harbour https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/dph0rzmd/New-Pearl-311.jpg New Pearl 31 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/17558y9m/Screenshot22-5-20268565www.instagram.com.jpg Passenger cabin interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/rfueuuj8/Screenshot22-5-202685612www.instagram.com.jpg Passenger cabin interior bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | New Pearl 31 – Double-ended ferry to serve commuter routes in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour Asia, Hong Kong, New Pearl 31 (vessel), Sun Ferry, China, Yaguang Technology Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-may-22-european-ferries-focus-deliveries-in-russia-plus-orders-from-estonia-and-greece https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/zrqobrnx/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/ygzqb05z/Lomonosov-STLC1.jpg Lomonosov https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/11h3j5om/700ckbspk260430511.jpg Bow and wheelhouse of Politruk Klochkov https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/69wqjysp/Estonian-new-ferryIllustration-by-LMG-Marin1.jpg Rendering of Estonian State Fleet's future hybrid ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-19/nbo8p3nd/Emperium1.jpg The Project EM901 electric river ferry Oreshek https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-18/5yam69aj/d560ccf3c464eb5cb746e59dc32310df5e5a0bmv2.jpg AI-generated render of Dodekanisos Seaways' new passenger catamaran bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T08:25:05.961Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 22 – European ferries focus: deliveries in Russia plus orders from Estonia and Greece Europe, Russia, Estonia, Norway, Vodohod, Emperium, Lomonosov (vessel), Project EM901, Politruk Klochkov (vessel), Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, Estonian State Fleet, Crist, Poland, LMG Marin, Oreshek (vessel), Greece, GOT Marine, Dodekanisos Seaways https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/russian-inland-hospital-ship-begins-full-time-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-21/5t0i51uf/Port-Kolomna1.jpg The Russian inland hospital ship Saint Luke during sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T05:13:53.911Z Russian inland hospital ship begins full-time operations Russia, Saint Luke (vessel), Europe, Severrechflot, Russian Classification Society https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/four-missing-after-passenger-boat-capsizes-in-northern-kenya https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/fmbokbhu/LAPSSET.jpg Map showing Kenya's Lamu County as part of the LAPSSET Corridor bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T05:04:46.104Z Four missing after passenger boat capsizes in eastern Kenya incidents, Africa, Kenya, Indian Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/russias-vodohod-welcomes-second-electric-river-ferry-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/ygzqb05z/Lomonosov-STLC1.jpg Lomonosov bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T04:45:45.490Z Russia's Vodohod welcomes second electric river ferry in series Europe, Russia, Vodohod, Lomonosov (vessel), Project EM901, Emperium, Strelna (vessel), State Transport Leasing Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/french-navys-second-fdi-frigate-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/8vwu4r04/260519naval9871.jpg Amiral Louzeau, the French Navy's second FDI frigate, following her launch bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T04:38:55.296Z French Navy's second FDI frigate hits the water Europe, France, French Navy, Naval Group, FDI, Amiral Louzeau (vessel), Amiral Ronarc'h (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/construction-completed-on-new-hydrofoil-ferry-for-russias-saratov-region https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/11h3j5om/700ckbspk260430511.jpg Bow and wheelhouse of Politruk Klochkov bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T04:35:45.284Z Construction completed on new hydrofoil ferry for Russia's Saratov region Europe, Russia, Project 23180, Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, Pyotr Stolypin (ferry), Politruk Klochkov (vessel), General Panfilov (vessel), Russian Classification Society https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ensco-offshore-uk-fined-following-death-of-rig-worker-whose-body-was-never-recovered https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/4jzx59ms/Valaris-121-MarineTraffic-com-Grant-Johnston.jpg Valaris 121 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T03:48:01.860Z Ensco Offshore UK fined following death of rig worker whose body was never recovered Europe, United Kingdom, Valaris 121 (vessel), incidents, Valaris, North America, United States, HM Coastguard, Ensco Offshore UK https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/trawler-damaged-following-collision-with-containership-in-north-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/5cxl6yoq/Stella-Polaris-MarineTraffic-com-Ruud-Coster.jpg Stella Polaris bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T03:28:05.447Z Trawler damaged following collision with containership in North Sea incidents, North Sea, Europe, Stella Polaris (vessel), Singapore Express, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/saam-orders-five-new-tugs-for-latin-america-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-21/izs300m4/MarineTraffic-com-Gustavo-Garrido.jpg Trapananda, a Saam tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T02:47:55.029Z Saam orders five new tugs for Latin America operations Latin America, Saam Towage, Chile, North America, Robert Allan Ltd, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/uk-designers-unveil-multi-role-asv-for-naval-use https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/0ddkdh67/LASV-PR-scaled-e1779187640373-2048x1289.jpg Artist's impression of a large ASV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T02:36:38.835Z UK designer unveils multi-role ASV for naval use Europe, United Kingdom, Navantia UK https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/royal-new-zealand-navy-deploys-unmanned-vessels-for-counter-narcotics-patrols https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/4rha01yb/USV-11.jpg A Royal New Zealand Navy 7.4-metre USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-22T00:35:51.872Z Royal New Zealand Navy deploys unmanned vessels for counter-narcotics patrols Oceania, New Zealand, Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Customs Service, drugs, Tahi (vessel), Rua (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-maritime-security/afp-appeals-for-public-assistance-regarding-drugs-found-inside-generator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/qczq77bw/Image-11.jpg The drug-laden diesel generator following its seizure by Australian authorities bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T23:46:44.662Z AFP appeals for public assistance regarding drugs found inside generator drugs, Australian Federal Police https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/oil-spill-reported-following-vessel-collision-in-nigerias-bonny-inner-anchorage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/3ixp3bv5/PICTURE-021.jpg The container vessel Maersk Valparaiso shortly after the collision with the oil products tanker Lady Martina in Nigeria's Bonny Inner Anchorage, May 20, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T22:31:31.784Z Oil spill reported following vessel collision in Nigeria's Bonny Inner Anchorage incidents, Africa, Nigeria, Maersk Valparaiso (vessel), Singapore, Lady Martina (vessel), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/oceaneering-wins-offshore-installation-contract-for-egypt-gas-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/hzgty88c/41598202350418Fig1HTML.jpg Map of West Delta Deep Marine gas field, Egypt bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T19:42:11.794Z Oceaneering wins offshore installation contract for Egypt gas project North America, United States, MENA, Egypt, Oceaneering International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-navy-division-issues-75m-contract-for-undersea-combat-control-program https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-20/ki6mqy1d/GeneralDynamicssubmarine1.jpg A US Navy Virginia-class submarine during sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T19:28:13.085Z US Navy division issues $75m contract for undersea combat control program North America, United States, US Navy, United States Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-swing-up-and-down-in-volatile-trade-over-iran-conflict https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T19:17:18.314Z Oil prices swing up and down in volatile trade over Iran conflict North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Pakistan, OPEC Plus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-slides-into-fifth-straight-day-of-losses https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-11/bk504gj7/Jinhui-Shipping.jpg A Jinhui bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T19:10:18.452Z Baltic dry bulk index slides into fifth straight day of losses North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, MENA, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Panamax, Capesize, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/belfast-harbour-unveils-17b-port-development-plan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/tccf2x2y/Belfast-Harbour-2-scaled.jpg Belfast Harbour bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T19:04:16.471Z Belfast Harbour unveils $1.7b port development plan Europe, Northern Ireland, Belfast Harbour, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/cruise-lines-liable-for-unlawful-use-of-cuban-port-us-supreme-court-rules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-03/2t1sy6st/TerminalSierraMaestra.-panoramio.jpg Terminal Sierra Maestra, Havana, Cuba bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T18:47:28.512Z Cruise lines liable for unlawful use of Cuban port, US Supreme Court rules North America, United States, Latin America, Cuba, Havana, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean International, MSC Cruises, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/equinor-warns-of-critical-european-gas-shortfall-from-hormuz-disruption https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/5yo32l6n/Gate-terminal1024x716-768x537.jpg Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T18:36:50.510Z Equinor warns of "critical" European gas shortfall from Hormuz disruption Europe, European Union, Norway, Equinor, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/chinese-boxship-sneaks-through-quiet-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-still-looks-uncertain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/ctw8lbob/zhong-gu-nan-chang.jpg Zhong Gu Nan Chang bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T18:31:44.979Z Chinese boxship sneaks through quiet Strait of Hormuz, reopening still looks uncertain Asia, China, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/australian-and-canadian-navies-conduct-boarding-exercises-in-south-china-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/c62816g0/20260501ran86569060125.jpg.iCfinY2BMkPB1wFlYBMA.azLBYVd7sE.jpg Royal Canadian Navy sailors from HMCS Charlottetown prepare to board HMAS Toowoomba during the boarding exercise held in the South China Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T18:23:45.566Z Australian and Canadian navies conduct boarding exercises in South China Sea military exercises, Oceania, Australia, North America, Canada, Asia, South China Sea, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Exercise Balikatan, HMAS Toowoomba, HMCS Charlottetown https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/india-avoids-sending-more-ships-to-persian-gulf-until-stranded-ones-are-freed https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T18:03:05.954Z India avoids sending more ships to Persian Gulf until stranded ones are freed Asia, India, MENA, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/uk-looks-to-raise-funds-by-closing-tax-loophole-for-oil-and-gas-majors https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-25/t51gf67o/196ad43a758032d9740353a1a0c252a9fb101e1d-2560x1440.webp The Mariner field in the UK North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T17:56:11.949Z UK looks to raise funds by closing tax loophole for oil and gas majors Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, BP, Ithaca Energy, Harbour Energy, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/egypt-infrastructure-could-develop-cyprus-gas-under-new-deal-involving-qatarenergy-and-exxonmobil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/hfiszlvm/aphrodite_1.jpg Gas field offshore Cyprus bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T17:48:51.217Z Egypt infrastructure could develop Cyprus gas under new deal involving QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil MENA, Egypt, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Europe, Cyprus, North America, United States, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/star-bulk-carriers-reports-surge-in-q1-net-profit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/z44rqvj4/p1c598t0b05a91jl71bdg11nh1eps91.jpg Bulk carrier Star Polaris bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T17:43:35.927Z Star Bulk Carriers reports surge in Q1 net profit Europe, Greece, Star Bulk Carriers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/feature-how-the-conflict-in-iran-is-keeping-global-fishing-fleets-ashore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-22/xsrgohnw/pexels-tomfisk-3011582.jpg Fishing boats, Banten, Indonesia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-28/oxmj1t5i/fishing-port-40512651280.jpg Fishing boats at an unidentified Mediterranean port (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T17:36:06.064Z FEATURE | How the conflict in Iran is keeping global fishing fleets ashore MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Indonesia, South Korea, Europe, United Nations https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/afentra-eyes-2027-for-offshore-angola-investment-decision https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/k6b5fmur/2023OnshoreLicenseRound32x18in200dpi.jpg Map of Angola offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T17:24:02.925Z Afentra eyes 2027 for offshore Angola investment decision Africa, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-ceo-says-full-strait-of-hormuz-oil-flows-blocked-until-at-least-q1-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T14:35:23.368Z ADNOC CEO says full Strait of Hormuz oil flows blocked until at least Q1 2027 MENA, United Arab Emirates, Strait of Hormuz, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC Gas, Fujairah, Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/jan-de-nul-group-reports-record-revenue-and-profit-for-2025 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-30/5amvqvmy/20250819-Noirmoutier-Remco-LORES-401.jpg Jan de Nul's jackup vessel Vole au Vent installing a turbine at the Îles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T14:26:16.110Z Jan De Nul Group reports record revenue and profit for 2025 Europe, Luxembourg, Jan De Nul Group, financial results, business news, Jan de Nul https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/azerbaijani-man-gets-jail-time-for-greek-naval-base-espionage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/brhze6ka/221009-O-LW180-1010W.avif The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush docks at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, October 9, 2022, during a scheduled port visit bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T14:07:20.884Z Azerbaijani man gets jail time for Greek naval base espionage espionage, Europe, Greece, Azerbaijan, North America, United States, NATO, Cyprus, MENA, Iran, Israel, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, azerbaijian https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/world-conflicts-and-a-sliding-yen-send-japan-oil-import-prices-soaring https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/685x4uzr/phtcr.jpg Cosmo Oil refinery, Chiba, Japan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T13:57:29.060Z World conflicts and a sliding yen send Japan oil import prices soaring Asia, Japan, Russia Ukraine War, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinas-fuel-exports-drop-to-10-year-low-in-april-as-it-looks-to-protect-domestic-supplies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T13:49:35.345Z China's fuel exports drop to 10-year low in April as it looks to protect domestic supplies Asia, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Oceania, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-offshore/awards-2025-best-large-survey-usv-challenger-astilleros-gondan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-13/qgh4ke71/USV-Challenger-Gondan1.jpg Best Large Survey USV – Challenger bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Large Survey USV – Challenger – Astilleros Gondan Europe, Challenger (vessel), Spain, Astilleros Gondán, Best of 2025 Awards https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/vessel-review-25usv2401-us-marine-corps-acquires-interceptor-asvs-for-technology-demonstration-purposes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/umr4sb73/HIIUSMCUSV028bbf934dbd.jpg 25USV2401 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/j4q10o4v/hii-usmc-usv-01.jpg 25USV2401 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | 25USV2401 – US Marine Corps acquires interceptor ASVs for technology demonstration purposes North America, United States, US Marine Corps, Huntington Ingalls Industries, MetalCraft Marine, Canada, 25USV2401 (vessel), US Department of Defense, Defense Innovation Unit https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-haixin-oil-617-china-national-aviation-fuel-places-double-hulled-tanker-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/1s7uhi0m/Haixin-Oil-617.jpg Haixin Oil 617 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/6nnsi6po/Haixin-Oil-617-China-Classification-Society.jpg Haixin Oil 617 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Haixin Oil 617 – China National Aviation Fuel places double-hulled tanker into service Asia, China, China National Aviation Fuel Group, Haixin Oil 617 (vessel), CNAF Haixin Shipping, China Classification Society, Zhejiang Mingfei Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/opinion-more-risk-and-cost-de-scoped-collins-class-upgrade-boosts-calls-for-australia-to-consider-japanese-subs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/0y4mdffu/JS-Taigei-Japanese-Ministry-of-Defence1.jpg The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force submarine JS Taigei underway, March 19, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | More risk and cost: de-scoped Collins-class upgrade boosts calls for Australia to consider Japanese subs Oceania, Australia, Asia, Japan, Royal Australian Navy, Collins class, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Taigei class, SSN AUKUS, Virginia class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-may-21-german-lco2-carrier-sail-equipped-aframax-newbuild-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/vniz34nf/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-20/2cx9pq2i/260520Schulte-GroupPress-ReleaseNamingNorthern-Purpose11.jpg Christening of the LCO2 carrier Northern Purpose, May 19, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/8cfkenqv/1778835881932.jpg Bidbid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/jzxibmxy/Bar-Technologies1.jpg Monza with the "wing sails" retracted https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/bl48lvtb/Utkilen1.jpg Naming ceremony of Havstraum, the Utkilen Group's new LNG-fuelled oil/chemical tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T08:15:50.508Z Tanker News Roundup | May 21 – German LCO2 carrier, sail-equipped Aframax newbuild and more Europe, Germany, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Northern Purpose (vessel), China, Asia, Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore, Northern Lights, Asyad Shipping, Bidbid (vessel), South Korea, Oman, MENA, Hong Kong, Associated Marine Time, China Merchants Energy Shipping, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry, United Kingdom, Union Maritime, Monza (vessel), Aframax, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Utkilen Group, Havstraum (vessel), Icdas Shipyard, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/korean-builder-launches-gaz-systems-new-fsru https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/1j0ojkcm/Poland-bound-FSRU-Source-Gaz-System-1536x7391.jpg Gaz-System's new FSRU following its launch at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' facilities in South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T07:58:28.790Z Korean builder launches Gaz-System's new FSRU Asia, South Korea, Europe, Poland, Gaz System, LNG, Gulf of Gdansk, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/keel-laid-for-german-aerospace-centres-future-research-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/42ihecij/image-1000-5b5e4ab5f61495e3ec70c672410c584a.jpg Rendering of Modularis bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T07:44:06.665Z Keel laid for German Aerospace Centre's future research vessel Europe, Germany, German Aerospace Centre, Modularis (vessel), FSG, North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/ictsi-secures-300m-financing-for-terminal-expansion-in-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/ox65z91m/thumbnailimage001.jpg Manila International Container Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T07:22:48.724Z ICTSI secures $300m financing for terminal expansion in Philippines Asia, Philippines, International Container Terminal Services, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Manila International Container Terminal, South Luzon Container Terminal, Batangas, Mindanao Container Terminal, Misamis Oriental https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/estonian-state-fleet-inks-hybrid-ferry-contract-with-polish-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/69wqjysp/Estonian-new-ferryIllustration-by-LMG-Marin1.jpg Rendering of Estonian State Fleet's future hybrid ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T07:08:48.605Z Estonian State Fleet inks hybrid ferry contract with Polish builder Europe, Poland, Estonia, Estonian State Fleet, Crist, Norway, LMG Marin, Regula (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/australian-border-force-intercepts-suspected-illegal-foreign-fishing-vessel-in-torres-strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/eajilqb2/ABFC-Storm-Bay-in-2023-MarineTraffic-com-Sam-Croft.jpg The Australian Border Force Bay-class patrol boat ABFC Storm Bay in 2023 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T06:33:27.430Z Australian Border Force intercepts suspected illegal foreign fishing vessel in Torres Strait Oceania, illegal fishing, Australia, Australian Border Force, Torres Strait, ABFC Storm Bay (vessel), Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Queensland, Operation Broadstaff https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/sea-trials-begin-for-windward-offshores-newest-hybrid-csov https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/hlgjvhrz/Windward-Munich-Vard1.jpg Windward Munich bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T06:27:54.659Z Sea trials begin for Windward Offshore's newest hybrid CSOV Europe, Windward Munich (vessel), Germany, Windward Offshore, Vard, Norway, DNV, Malta, Windward Athens (vessel), Windward Paris (vessel), Vard Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/bulkers-damaged-following-collision-in-singapore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/eul5k6so/Cape-XL-MarineTraffic-com-Ruud-Coster.jpg Cape XL bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T06:26:40.667Z Bulkers damaged following collision in Singapore Asia, incidents, Singapore, Cape XL (vessel), Marshall Islands, Huge Kumano (vessel), Panama, Brazil, Singapore Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/construction-begins-on-us-navy-destroyer-j-william-middendorf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/o603zpll/HItQhlNW0AEmTaX1.jpg Cutting of the first steel of the US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS J. William Middendorf, May 19, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T06:02:08.111Z Construction begins on US Navy destroyer J. William Middendorf North America, United States, US Navy, Arleigh Burke class, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, USS J William Middendorf (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/new-zealand-tech-firm-unveils-uuv-for-offshore-inspection-and-security-use https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/az9wzh7s/SYOS-Aerospace1.jpg Rendering of SYOS Aerospace's new UUV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T04:36:23.916Z New Zealand tech firm unveils UUV for offshore inspection and security use Oceania, New Zealand, SYOS Aerospace https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/golar-lng-q1-profit-surges-as-flng-expansion-gains-momentum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/sal0wv85/bairdmaritime2024-09-18w874qe99Golar-acquires-New-Fortress-Energys-stake-in-FLNG-Hilli.jpg A Golar LNG floating processing vessel (right) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T02:48:35.863Z Golar LNG Q1 profit surges as FLNG expansion gains momentum Golar LNG, business news, financial results, Hilli Episeyo (vessel), Gimi (vessel), Bermuda, Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-shipping-and-offshore/cairns-launches-national-workforce-plan-for-australias-marine-maritime-and-defence-industries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/54hslo6h/RAN-boat-Marine-Futures1.jpg Royal Australian Navy personnel and a small fast boat at Marine Futures' national workforce plan launch in Cairns, May 13, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T02:16:29.411Z Cairns launches national workforce plan for Australia's marine, maritime and defence industries Cairns, Marine Futures https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/australian-authorities-apprehend-foreign-nationals-for-suspected-illegal-fishing-in-northern-territory-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/6vbfvqc5/ABF-apprehends-forei.jpg Two Australian Border Force officers secure a foreign vessel suspected of illegal fishing off Croker Island in the Northern Territory, May 18, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-21T02:02:55.696Z Australian authorities apprehend foreign nationals for suspected illegal fishing in Northern Territory waters Oceania, illegal fishing, Australia, Australian Border Force, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Cape class, ABFC Cape Byron (vessel), Northern Territory https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/tallvine-partners-acquires-marine-services-firm-lind-marine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-20/ckyus4x7/Lind-Marine-Eli-M-Module.jpg Lind Marine shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-20T19:05:38.840Z Tallvine Partners acquires marine services firm Lind Marine North America, United States, Lind Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/germany-reforms-defence-procurement-after-decades-of-stagnation 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 2026-05-20T18:58:55.015Z Germany reforms defence procurement after decades of stagnation Europe, Germany, Bundeswehr, NATO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/trump-says-iran-talks-in-final-stages-oil-prices-slump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/n5o9dgyd/210106_9_Calhoun_Port_Authority.jpg Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-05-20T18:55:19.873Z Trump says Iran talks in final stages, oil prices slump North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, United Arab Emirates, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/german-offshore-wind-lobby-begs-for-site-reallocation-law-as-investors-begin-to-lose-interest https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-20T18:48:47.219Z German offshore wind lobby begs for site reallocation law as investors begin to lose interest subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, Germany, JERA Nex bp, United Kingdom, BP, Asia, Japan, JERA, TotalEnergies, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/british-and-norwegian-navies-complete-joint-exercise-in-bergen-fjords https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-20/q7gko7ff/FLEET-20260511-ZC0198-010.jpg British and Norwegian naval assets during Exercise Tamber Shield, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-20T18:31:56.934Z British and Norwegian navies complete joint exercise in Bergen fjords military exercises, Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, Norway, Royal Norwegian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/new-uae-pipeline-to-beat-hormuz-chokepoint-now-halfway-to-completion-adnoc-chief-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-05-20T18:27:36.734Z New UAE pipeline to beat Hormuz chokepoint now halfway to completion, ADNOC chief says MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-checkpoints-and-cash-iran-rewrites-the-rules-for-passing-through-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/c8qr6s19/iran-forces-boarding-msc.jpg Iranian forces seen boarding the MSC Francesca https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/jrcvcxu1/3d0ca786-2bc4-4f03-96ad-e96de129952f.jpg Agio Fanourios I https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/lyqzdmo1/260416-N-NO146-4180.avif USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-20T18:19:04.473Z FEATURE | Checkpoints and cash: Iran rewrites the rules for passing through Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Vietnam, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Pakistan, India, China, Europe, Russia, US Navy, United States Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/shadow-fleet-glut-lowers-urals-crude-shipping-costs-to-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-16/k3tvrbih/28e65c58a776bf29f7ad96c557a23ce9.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-20T17:58:52.309Z "Shadow fleet" glut lowers Urals crude shipping costs to India Asia, India, Europe, Russia, Port of Primorsk, Nayara Energy