https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-treasury-allows-sanctions-waiver-on-russian-seaborne-oil-to-lapse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-18/9aymu113/ThePortofRostov-on-DonRostov-on-DonRussia.jpg Port of Rostov-on-Don, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-17T07:17:10.619Z US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse United States, North America, Russia, Middle East Conflicts, India, Asia, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-says-xi-agrees-iran-must-open-strait-china-says-war-should-not-have-started https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-03/bu44lm0q/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T13:01:52.236Z Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, China says war should not have started Iran, MENA, United States, North America, China, Asia, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-canada-deepens-arctic-defense-ties-with-nordics-after-trump-comments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-21/at27d3af/globe-35460701280.jpg Arctic map bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:57:34.867Z FEATURE | Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump comments Canada, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, United States, Russia, polar, North America, Europe, Greenland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iraq-exported-10-million-barrels-of-oil-through-strait-of-hormuz-in-april https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:50:12.793Z Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz in April Iraq, Iran, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/man-dies-after-shark-bite-off-western-australia-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-16/f48cqulw/pexels-alecdoua-29263659.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:47:40.236Z Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast Australia, Oceania, Rottnest Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/petrobras-wants-2-wells-built-in-new-discovery-at-aram-block-by-2030 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-06/8whpbgk2/Santosbasinmap.jpg Santos Basin, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:42:32.583Z Petrobras wants two wells built in new discovery at Aram block by 2030 Brazil, Latin America, Santos offshore basin, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-us-coast-guard-seizes-cocaine-worth-nearly-46m-off-colombia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/ebylp7yo/260508-G-G0107-1002.jpg USCGC Tahoma’s crew, alongside a deployed Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron aircrew, stopped three suspected smuggling vessels carrying narcotics during a maritime patrol approximately 90 miles off Cartagena, Colombia. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T19:07:49.700Z VIDEO | US Coast Guard seizes cocaine worth nearly $46m off Colombia North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, drug smuggling, Latin America, Colombia, USCGC Tahoma https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/trump-and-iran-remarks-spark-surge-in-oil-prices 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 2026-05-15T18:45:36.990Z Trump and Iran remarks spark surge in oil prices MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/greek-operated-tanker-beats-quiet-week-to-cross-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/m0pu4q9b/karolos.jpg Karolos bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:38:55.142Z Greek-operated tanker beats quiet week to cross Strait of Hormuz Europe, MENA, Asia, India, Greece, Strait of Hormuz, Dynacom Tankers Management https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/pakistan-repatriates-iranians-alongside-citizens-from-us-seized-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/g1ikip9t/HGx2rF0bsAAlolD.jpg US forces intercept the Sevan, an Iranian "shadow fleet" tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:30:45.627Z Pakistan repatriates Iranians alongside citizens from US-seized ships Asia, Pakistan, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, US Navy, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-marine-corps-takes-delivery-of-two-new-usv-prototypes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/j4q10o4v/hii-usmc-usv-01.jpg USV prototype for the US Marine Corps bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:26:37.362Z US Marine Corps takes delivery of two new USV prototypes North America, United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries, MetalCraft Marine, US Marine Corps https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/mystery-sea-drone-found-in-greece-suffered-malfunction-ukraine-denies-involvement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/pyo58zxe/HHzkGisWgAYP332.jpg Ukraine's MAGURA V3 USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:12:36.356Z Mystery sea drone found in Greece suffered malfunction, Ukraine denies involvement Europe, Greece, Ukraine, European Union https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/panama-canal-promises-smooth-sailing-through-2026-despite-el-nino https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/oj2fx4da/pmaslide1-1080x675.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:04:54.082Z Panama Canal promises smooth sailing through 2026 despite El Nino Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/no-trust-in-us-says-iran-as-peace-talks-remain-on-hold https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:01:09.639Z No trust in US says Iran, as peace talks remain on hold MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East, Asia, Pakistan, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-and-oldendorff-carriers-agree-on-bulker-charter-extension https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/rjryah9m/polymnia.jpg Polymnia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:54:04.993Z Diana Shipping and Oldendorff Carriers agree on bulker charter extension Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Germany, Oldendorff Carriers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-falls-as-capesize-losses-outweigh-gains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:43:54.668Z Baltic dry bulk index falls as Capesize losses outweigh gains North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/ipo-or-2b-sale-cyan-renewables-owner-weighs-options https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/jtz5rcqs/Cyan-Wind-Seeker-Cyan-Renewables-main1.jpg Cyan Wind Seeker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:32:53.237Z IPO or $2b sale: Cyan Renewables owner weighs options Asia, Singapore, Cyan Renewables, MMA Offshore, Oceania, Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-pressure-mounts-on-iran-as-trump-and-xi-find-common-ground-on-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/9icq2ks0/HIWy4AoWIAA4GJb.jpg US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during US-China talks in Beijing, May 2026. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/85n1a83x/us-forces-board.jpg US forces board Iranian ship Touska after attempting to breach naval blockade bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:24:53.036Z FEATURE | Pressure mounts on Iran as Trump and Xi find common ground on Hormuz MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Asia, China, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/uae-shipbuilders-join-forces-under-new-consortium https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/kpaermkg/ADPG-UAEs-First-Shipbuilders-Consortium.jpg Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:44:44.479Z UAE shipbuilders join forces under new consortium MENA, United Arab Emirates, AD Ports Group, Safeen Drydocks, Premier Marine Shipyards, Al Seer Marine, Noatum Maritime https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/india-pivots-toward-uae-for-defence-and-energy-security-amid-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/1wb0gsnw/HIXIjSvbcAAr91U.jpg Signing of agreements between India and UAE, May 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:29:48.421Z India pivots toward UAE for defence and energy security amid war MENA, United Arab Emirates, Asia, India, Iran, OPEC, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Indian Oil Corporation, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/italy-reviews-potential-golden-power-breach-by-ferrettis-chinese-investors https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-30/2nu6p2to/img-N-2176-20230406132640.jpg Ferretti yachts bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:22:14.986Z Italy reviews potential "golden power" breach by Ferretti's Chinese investors Europe, Italy, Ferretti Group, Asia, China, Czech Republic https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/brics-summit-winds-down-with-a-notable-lack-of-consensus-on-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:17:46.390Z BRICS summit winds down with a notable lack of consensus on Iran Asia, India, MENA, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Latin America, Brazil, China, Europe, Russia, Africa, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asyad-shipping-receives-new-vlcc-from-korean-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/8cfkenqv/1778835881932.jpg Bidbid bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:17:07.096Z Asyad Shipping receives new VLCC from Korean yard Asia, South Korea, Asyad Shipping, MENA, Oman, Hanwha Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-ukrainian-defence-tech-revolution-has-us-and-europeans-envious https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Press-Service-of-the-Ukrainian-Security-Service1.jpg A lineup of Ukrainian Sea Baby unmanned surface vehicles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/jc9kykl1/Shahed1294.jpg Iran's Shahed 129 UAV seen during the Eqtedar 40 defence exhibition in Tehran. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T13:56:41.743Z OPINION | Ukrainian defence tech revolution has US and Europeans envious Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Europe, United States, North America, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/malaysian-support-vessel-passes-through-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/viuyo8ul/sapura-1200.jpg Sapura 1200 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T13:52:48.607Z Malaysian support vessel passes through Strait of Hormuz Asia, Malaysia, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Sapura Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/greece-flags-turkeys-unlawful-fishing-in-mediterranean-asks-eu-to-intervene https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/6xlga17d/pexels-christian-reinke-197095744-14654190.jpg Map showing Greece and Turkey bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T13:45:30.222Z Greece flags Turkey's "unlawful fishing" in Mediterranean, asks EU to intervene Europe, Greece, European Union, MENA, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/human-factor-cited-in-barge-colliding-with-bridge-in-virginia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/ut31ship/DCA24FM049-img.jpg Mackenzie Rose bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:45:01.590Z Human factor cited in barge colliding with bridge in Virginia North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/freight-restrictions-ease-on-rhine-river-following-week-of-rainfall https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:22:35.844Z Freight restrictions ease on Rhine river following week of rainfall Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/uae-races-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz-with-fast-tracked-oil-pipeline 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 2026-05-15T10:19:01.964Z UAE races to bypass Strait of Hormuz with fast-tracked oil pipeline MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Fujairah, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/bp-weighs-disposal-of-egypt-natural-gas-assets-to-cut-debt https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-17/kpyuia9f/raven-infills.avif Raven gas field offshore Egypt bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:14:34.914Z BP weighs disposal of Egypt natural gas assets to cut debt MENA, Egypt, Europe, United Kingdom, BP https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/planning-permission-granted-for-uk-dogger-bank-south-offshore-wind-projects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-26/1wirim0g/doggerbank_15.jpg Turbines at the UK's Dogger Bank offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:10:14.066Z Planning permission granted for UK Dogger Bank South offshore wind projects Europe, United Kingdom, Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, RWE, Germany, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Masdar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/inpex-buys-into-australias-largest-undeveloped-gas-field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/wikkn9gn/8c85cf7e160091b36a013dfdb8a9b312-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Map of Browse gas field, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:00:25.477Z Inpex buys into Australia's largest undeveloped gas field Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, Japan, Australia, Oceania, Woodside Energy, BP, INPEX Australia, INPEX, BHP, Mitsubishi Corporation, Ichthys LNG Project, Mitsui, PetroChina, acquisitions, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/taiwans-coast-guard-fleet-gets-teeth-with-latest-missile-ready-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/l9m95uvk/Chenggong_Photo_TCGA1.jpg Chenggong, a Anping-class patrol vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:49:12.265Z Taiwan’s coast guard fleet gets teeth with latest missile-ready ship Asia, Taiwan, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, China, Anping class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/china-seeks-toll-free-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-says-us-official 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 2026-05-15T09:43:13.872Z China seeks toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz, says US official MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, China, North America, United States, United States Trade Representative https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/seacon-provides-guarantee-for-chemical-tanker-lease-to-subsidiary https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/efihyuqj/20250624090721359.jpg Golden Banyan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:34:26.468Z Seacon provides guarantee for chemical tanker lease to subsidiary Asia, Hong Kong, China, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/japan-looks-to-arm-philippines-with-surface-to-ship-missiles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/9hc556yd/Japan-Conducts-First-Domestic-Type-88-SSM-Test.jpg Test firing of Type 88 surface-to-ship missile bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:24:04.686Z Japan looks to arm Philippines with surface-to-ship missiles Asia, Japan, Philippines, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Japan Self Defence Forces, China, South China Sea territory disputes, Indonesia, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-welcomes-steady-hand-from-us-during-trump-visit-to-beijing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:16:49.497Z Taiwan welcomes steady hand from US during Trump visit to Beijing Asia, Taiwan, China, North America, United States, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-bombings-leave-iranian-military-with-limited-reach-in-the-region-admiral-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/rg5mu7c9/260303-N-NO146-4011.avif Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:09:22.398Z US bombings leave Iranian military with limited reach in the region, admiral says MENA, United Arab Emirates, Iran, North America, Strait of Hormuz, United States, US Central Command, Middle East Conflicts, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/awards-2025-best-large-crewboat-zamil-80-lita-ocean https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-09/jbocaatc/Lita-Ocean-main.jpg Best Large Crewboat – Zamil 80 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Large Crewboat – Zamil 80 – Lita Ocean Best of 2025 Awards, MENA, Lita Ocean, Singapore, Zamil 80 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vessel-review-orient-express-corinthian-worlds-largest-sailing-cruise-ship-to-serve-mediterranean-and-caribbean-itineraries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/ofyjx9bc/Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique-main1.jpg Orient Express Corinthian https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/aq9y6tz0/Suite-interior-Orient-Express-Sailing-Yachts.jpg Suite interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/1hj7dpzc/Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique-31.jpg Orient Express Corinthian https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/4ctbyf4b/Close-up-of-rotating-masts-Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique1.jpg Close-up of rotating masts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/7s23ifwi/Bar-Orient-Express-Sailing-Yachts.jpg Bar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/l9eifnob/Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique-21.jpg Orient Express Corinthian bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Orient Express Corinthian – World's largest sailing cruise ship to serve Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries Europe, Orient Express Corinthian (vessel), Orient Express Sailing Yachts, France, Accor Group, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Bureau Veritas, LNG, Orient Express Olympian (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/vessel-review-yigang-tug-3001-ship-assist-and-salvage-tug-for-chinese-inland-and-coastal-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/3w2gzs1c/20260423092251324.jpg Yigang Tug 3001 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Yigang Tug 3001 – Ship assist and salvage tug for Chinese inland and coastal waters Asia, China, Yigang Tug 3001 (vessel), Yichang Port Group, Port of Yichang (China), Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam, Zhijiang Jiangrui Shipping