https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-secures-long-term-charter-for-capesize-bulker-with-nyk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/f06707f6-7b8e-4c8f-832f-f2a1c83f37d0/artemis-dji_0034.jpg Artemis, a dry bulk vessel in the Diana Shipping fleet (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T13:52:55.578Z Diana Shipping secures long-term charter for Capesize bulker with NYK Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Asia, Japan, NYK https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/arctic-shortcut-to-europe-opens-as-chinese-container-ships-get-russia-green-light https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/21003a63-aa55-4926-b6e6-432f94596b08/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-FSUE-Atomflot.jpg The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika (foreground) escorting a vessel through ice on the Northern Sea Route bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T13:37:13.103Z Arctic shortcut to Europe opens as Chinese container ships get Russia green light Europe, Russia, Rosatom, Arctic, polar, Asia, China, Northern Sea Route, Polar Baikal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/black-sea-drone-chaos-knocks-out-a-fifth-of-caspian-pipeline-oil-loadings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-03/198y1f47/SMP3.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium's SPM-3 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T13:30:38.214Z Black Sea drone chaos knocks out a fifth of Caspian Pipeline oil loadings Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Russia, Port of Novorossiysk, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-ls-goes-on-13b-vessel-shopping-spree-acquires-11-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-17/56il3cns/Al-Reef.jpg Al Reef bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T13:23:57.582Z ADNOC L&S goes on $1.3b vessel shopping spree, acquires 11 tankers MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC Logistics and Services https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/new-zealand-king-salmon-raises-fy26-earnings-outlook https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-20/9lgpszep/Ronja-King1.jpg Ronja King bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T11:17:46.854Z New Zealand King Salmon raises FY26 earnings outlook Oceania, New Zealand, New Zealand King Salmon, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/hormuz-traffic-slows-to-a-trickle-as-full-reopening-remains-uncertain 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 2026-08-07T11:10:15.227Z Hormuz traffic slows to a trickle as full reopening remains uncertain MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/ukrainian-strikes-force-russia-to-buy-refined-fuel-from-south-korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/1ouriltp/SCFcargo-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T11:05:25.202Z Ukrainian strikes force Russia to buy refined fuel from South Korea Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Asia, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/oman-moves-to-limit-impact-of-oil-spill-from-grounded-shadow-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/nzdx56er/caroline.jpeg Caroline Bezengi bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T11:01:18.051Z Oman moves to limit impact of oil spill from grounded shadow tanker MENA, Oman, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-august-7-russian-arctic-ferry-concept-european-cruise-ship-deliveries-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/ek0i6x78/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/21yn6zqv/bs12ol6nlhen4l1sq7ngztnpg41ramso1.jpg Rendering of a Project RDB 56.06 ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/mjm9zgxh/KG1014251.jpg Steel-cutting ceremony for Washington State Ferries' new hybrid vessels, August 5, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-31/95a7v065/Incat-Tasmania1.jpg China Zorrilla being loaded onto the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/4o7gffda/Explora-III-1471.jpg Explora III bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T09:13:44.109Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | August 7 – Russian Arctic ferry concept, European cruise ship deliveries and more Europe, Russia, Stapel, polar, Project RDB 56 06, North America, United States, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Washington State Ferries, Oceania, Australia, Incat Tasmania, Latin America, Uruguay, Argentina, China Zorrilla (vessel), Buquebus, Viking Cruises, Germany, Neptun Werft, Viking Dagur (vessel), Switzerland, MSC Cruises, Explora Journeys, Explora III (vessel), Italy, Fincantieri https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-wontanara-self-unloading-vessel-to-facilitate-iron-ore-transshipments-in-guinea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/v9210ggr/Wontanara-CSL-Group-main1.jpg Wontanara https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/mu2nyz1u/Wontanara-CSL-Group-21.jpg Wontanara https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/pgd1mfxg/mv-wontanara-delivery-2026.jpg Wontanara https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/rhi62qx3/Wontanara-during-sea-trials.jpg Wontanara during sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Wontanara – Self-unloading vessel to facilitate iron ore transshipments in Guinea Africa, Asia, North America, Canada, CSL Group, Guinea, Wontanara (vessel), Liberia, DNV, CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, SimFer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/vessel-review-ptsc-ldv-purpose-built-dual-fuel-fso-with-20000-barrel-daily-processing-capacity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/6jw8o10t/PTSC-LDV-OceanStar-Elite-Group-main1.jpg PTSC LDV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/p6ossiaw/PTSC-LDV-PTSC1.jpg View of topside https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/3a6dzljn/PTSC-LDV-PTSC-21.jpg Processing facilities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/d1ek8klm/PTSC-LDV-OceanStar-Elite-Group-12.jpg PTSC LDV bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | PTSC LDV – Purpose-built, dual-fuel FSO with 20,000-barrel daily processing capacity Asia, Vietnam, Singapore, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), China, Nantong Titanwind Offshore, OceanStar Elite Group, PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation, PTSC LDV (vessel), PTSC Asia Pacific, Malaysia, Yinson Production https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/opinion-north-koreas-naval-buildup-will-stretch-allied-forces-across-the-indo-pacific https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/kfxkhb3j/NorthKoreansub925001.jpg Launch of the Korea People's Army Navy ballistic missile submarine Hero Kim Kun Ok bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | North Korea's naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific Asia, North Korea, South Korea, United States, Japan, Choe Hyon class, Korean People's Army Navy, Hero Kim Kun ok (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/excelerate-energy-posts-50m-q2-net-income-raises-2026-outlook https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-13/5v5r4wq4/EELPBBGPgallery2-1179x664.jpg Excelerate FSRU in Argentina bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T08:50:32.353Z Excelerate Energy posts $50m Q2 net income, raises 2026 outlook Excelerate Energy, United States, Texas, North America, business news, financial results, Methane Patricia Camila (vessel), LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cosco-shipping-takes-delivery-of-sixth-80000dwt-grain-carrier-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/h1cm0drd/17860068189731.jpg Guoliang Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T08:26:16.139Z COSCO Shipping takes delivery of sixth 80,000DWT grain carrier in series Asia, China, COSCO Shipping, Guoliang Sea (vessel), COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, China Classification Society, COSCO Shipping Bulk Transport https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/51-dead-dozens-more-missing-after-river-ferry-capsizes-in-northwestern-myanmar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/6el3d4n1/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-15-55-02-RegionMapDistrictSagaingMIMU764v0423Oct2017A4.pdf.jpg Map showing Kani township and other districts in the Sagaing Region of northwestern Myanmar bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T08:02:04.795Z 51 dead, dozens more missing after river ferry capsizes in northwestern Myanmar Asia, incidents, Myanmar, Aung Soe Moe Kyaw (vessel), Chindwin River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/indian-fishing-vessel-runs-aground-near-sri-lankas-delft-island-all-on-board-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-30/nimionpo/51299268611456716576045417894756022154552119n1.jpg A Sri Lanka Navy patrol boat bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T07:28:15.792Z Indian fishing vessel runs aground near Sri Lanka's Delft Island; all on board rescued incidents, Asia, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Navy, India, Palk Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/dutch-builder-delivers-90m-custom-yacht-to-uk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/zo7urza7/Milky-Way-Feadship.jpg Milky Way bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T06:39:46.990Z Dutch builder delivers 90m custom yacht to UK Europe, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Feadship, Milky Way (vessel), Lloyd's Register https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/island-offshores-newest-hybrid-construction-vessel-arrives-in-norway-for-final-outfitting https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-17/i4z37s4w/Vard-OECV1.jpg Island Offshore's construction vessel Island Evolution at Vard Shipyards Romania bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T06:14:00.053Z Island Offshore's newest hybrid construction vessel arrives in Norway for final outfitting Europe, Romania, Norway, Island Offshore, Island Evolution (vessel), Vard Shipyards Romania, Vard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/new-16mw-wind-turbine-capable-of-withstanding-typhoons-installed-off-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/mk9hymh2/20260806162002382.jpg The Haiyou Anlan 16MW offshore wind turbine bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T02:42:00.371Z New 16MW wind turbine capable of withstanding typhoons installed off China Asia, China, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Haiyou Anlan (platform), South China Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/russian-firm-to-develop-new-ro-pax-ferry-for-coastal-and-inland-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/21yn6zqv/bs12ol6nlhen4l1sq7ngztnpg41ramso1.jpg Rendering of a Project RDB 56.06 ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T02:22:25.955Z Russian firm to develop new Ro-Pax ferry for coastal and inland routes Europe, Russia, Stapel, Russian Classification Society, polar, Arctic, Northern Sea Route, Project RDB 56 06 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/cnooc-takes-delivery-of-174000cbm-lng-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/3f1gbown/GTT-Adnan-Ezzarhouni1.jpg Greenergy River bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T02:04:26.309Z CNOOC takes delivery of 174,000cbm LNG carrier Asia, Japan, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, China, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, China Classification Society, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, China Merchants Energy Shipping, Greenergy River (vessel), LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petrobras-net-income-up-by-97-per-cent-in-q2-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/rr3spe9h/Photo_Petrobras.jpg The Petrobras-owned P-68 FPSO during sailaway from Jurong Aracruz shipyard in Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T01:42:59.838Z Petrobras net income up by 97 per cent in Q2 2026 Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/annica-holdings-returns-to-profit-in-q2-while-incurring-greater-h1-net-losses https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-07/8y2t6fq0/8b7d5d3ff7f9259a12419e92bdf18e06314eb1mv2.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T01:29:33.902Z Annica Holdings returns to profit in Q2 while incurring greater H1 net losses Asia, Singapore, Annica Holdings, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-oeeg-offshore-energy-and-equipment-global-conference-to-launch-in-shanghai-this-november https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-22/14gt1qhb/COOEC-FluorDongfangGasFieldsDevelopmentProject1.jpg The central platform for CNOOC's Dongfang 13-2 gas fields development project is loaded onto a barge at the COOEC-Fluor fabrication yard, destined for the western South China Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-07T00:57:42.061Z GEAR | OEEG Offshore Energy and Equipment Global Conference to Launch in Shanghai this November OEEG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/pacific-basin-reports-105m-h1-profit-as-freight-markets-strengthen https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/je9k0x63/190923_6_Pacific_Basin.jpg Mount Aso, a Pacific Basin bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T19:44:40.382Z Pacific Basin reports $105m H1 profit as freight markets strengthen Asia, Hong Kong, China, Pacific Basin Shipping, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/conocophillips-shrugs-off-qatari-lng-delays-as-a-matter-of-months https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/t42czwe1/1920px-RasLaffanLNGterminalin2012.jpg Ras Laffan LNG terminal, Qatar bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T19:28:20.369Z ConocoPhillips shrugs off Qatari LNG delays as a matter of months North America, United States, ConocoPhillips, MENA, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-surge-following-proposed-iranian-ban-on-us-and-israeli-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/54gwy3af/1280px-TankersattheIraqiAlBasraOilTerminalintheNorthernArabianGulf.jpg Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T19:25:53.753Z Oil prices surge following proposed Iranian ban on US and Israeli shipping MENA, Iran, Israel, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/out-with-wind-in-with-gas-rwe-strikes-122b-us-energy-deal-cancelling-offshore-wind-leases https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T19:16:35.061Z Out with wind, in with gas: RWE strikes $1.22b US energy deal cancelling offshore wind leases Europe, Germany, RWE, North America, United States, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Louisiana LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/transocean-reports-170m-q2-profit-as-backlog-reaches-67b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-17/sdsjb1s2/transocean-norge.jpg Transocean Norge bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T19:08:14.255Z Transocean reports $170m Q2 profit as backlog reaches $6.7b Europe, Switzerland, Transocean, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-sanctions-and-insurance-rules-threaten-to-sink-proposed-hormuz-pact https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T19:04:00.473Z US sanctions and insurance rules threaten to sink proposed Hormuz pact MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, North America, United States, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/woodside-exits-trinidad-as-bp-buys-out-remaining-offshore-field-stake https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/f79n3lcr/1720613684792.jpg Map showing Loran-Manatee offshore gas fields in Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T18:56:00.665Z Woodside exits Trinidad as BP buys out remaining offshore field stake Latin America, Trinidad and Tobago, Europe, United Kingdom, BP, Oceania, Australia, Woodside Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/relief-for-bangladesh-as-fsru-resumes-gas-supply-after-fire https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/qybtn7pi/moheshkhali-floating-lng-video-still-jpeg.jpg Moheshkhali FLNG terminal, Bangladesh bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T18:49:22.780Z Relief for Bangladesh as FSRU resumes gas supply after fire Asia, Bangladesh, North America, United States, Excelerate Energy, Moheshkhali https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/uni-asia-group-orders-second-newbuild-bulk-carrier-from-japanese-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/rc57irq2/imabari-shipbuilding.0f4b511.jpg Imabari Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T18:42:12.400Z Uni-Asia Group orders second newbuild bulk carrier from Japanese yard Asia, Singapore, Imabari Shipbuilding Group, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/other-inland-waters-operations/unsafe-conditions-delay-romanias-danube-barge-sinking-plan-to-save-nuclear-reactor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-06/hwnbrkmc/Danubemap.png Danube map bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T18:34:09.415Z Unsafe conditions delay Romania's Danube barge sinking plan to save nuclear reactor Europe, Romania, Danube River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/boom-in-us-lng-exports-fuels-profit-forecast-boost-at-cheniere-energy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/xquv9scb/CorpusChristiLNG-84532624-1.jpg Corpus Christi LNG facility bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T18:20:56.343Z Boom in US LNG exports fuels profit forecast boost at Cheniere Energy North America, United States, Cheniere Energy Partners, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/after-a-year-beijing-finally-acknowledges-fatalities-in-south-china-sea-collision https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/fmwhp5l9/PCG-Scarborough1.jpg Screenshot of video footage of the collision between a China Coast Guard vessel and a People's Liberation Army Navy warship off Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, August 11, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T18:15:23.000Z After a year, Beijing finally acknowledges fatalities in South China Sea collision Asia, China Coast Guard, China, South China Sea territory disputes, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/global-ship-lease-reports-higher-q2-revenue-orders-15-containerships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-06/8pchka8o/download-1.jpg CMA CGM Thalassa, a containership owned by Global Ship Lease bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T18:10:02.052Z Global Ship Lease reports higher Q2 revenue, orders 15 containerships Europe, Greece, Global Ship Lease, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/uk-ramps-up-pressure-on-russian-shadow-fleet-with-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-16/1bbph99l/mod-14062026-1h5a6081-20260614110737013.jpg UK forces boarded the Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Smyrtos bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T17:43:23.817Z UK ramps up pressure on Russian "shadow fleet" with sanctions Europe, United Kingdom, Russia, sanctions, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-aramco-offers-cheapest-arab-light-crude-to-asia-since-2020 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T17:39:43.242Z Saudi Aramco offers cheapest Arab Light crude to Asia since 2020 MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Asia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/rhine-river-levels-continue-to-drop-hitting-new-all-time-low https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-08-06T17:35:32.294Z Rhine river levels continue to drop, hitting new all-time low Europe, Germany, Rhine River 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