https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navy-selects-vessel-construction-manager-for-medium-landing-ship-program https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-19/md4qhca0/DSC0098-mmc-ariel-replacement1.jpg Fincantieri Marinette Marine's shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T22:22:30.672Z US Navy selects vessel construction manager for medium landing ship program North America, United States, US Navy, medium landing ship, TOTE Services, Bollinger Shipyards, Fincantieri Marinette Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/china-merchants-energy-shipping-eyes-223m-vessel-order-with-affiliate-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/dwdzk0mu/201020_12_Kongsberg.jpg China Merchants Heavy Industry's Jinling Shipyard facilities bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T19:04:07.596Z China Merchants Energy Shipping eyes $223m vessel order with affiliate yard Asia, China, China Merchants Energy Shipping, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/renewed-us-blockade-on-iran-triggers-jump-in-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:56:03.604Z Renewed US blockade on Iran triggers jump in oil prices MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Persian Gulf, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-hits-highest-level-in-over-a-month https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:47:43.998Z Baltic dry bulk index hits highest level in over a month North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Supramar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/caspian-pipeline-oil-flows-drop-on-field-maintenance-lower-russian-volumes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:43:39.189Z Caspian Pipeline oil flows drop on field maintenance, lower Russian volumes Europe, Kazakhstan, Russia, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), North America, United States, Chevron, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/us-court-junks-activists-legal-challenge-against-delfin-lng-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-24/8jga2m8t/BerthNOTXT-1.jpg FLNG bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:37:17.521Z US court junks activists' legal challenge against Delfin LNG port Delfin LNG, North America, United States, environmental activism https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-announces-return-of-iran-naval-blockade-says-us-may-charge-fees-to-protect-hormuz-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani as part of its naval blockade bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:33:50.219Z Trump announces return of Iran naval blockade, says US may charge fees to protect Hormuz shipping North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-resumes-red-sea-transits-for-middle-east-africa-route https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/95y891pu/emma-maersk.jpg Emma Maersk bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:27:41.756Z Maersk resumes Red Sea transits for Middle East-Africa route Europe, Denmark, Maersk, MENA, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Mediterranean Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/sea-of-azov-shipping-remains-restricted-following-security-curbs-wheat-prices-skyrocket https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/otfub6v5/crimea-fire.jpg Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in flames after Ukrainian drone strike in the Azov Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:19:13.928Z Sea of Azov shipping remains restricted following security curbs, wheat prices skyrocket Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Sea of Azov https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-awards-230m-contract-for-charleston-base-facilities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/7c4wgo2y/260709-G-IV660-1001.jpg US Coast Guard base in Charleston, South Carolina bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:11:20.111Z US Coast Guard awards $230m contract for Charleston base facilities North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/russia-delivers-more-western-sanctioned-lng-to-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/vchuqa7t/DeWatermark.ai1761751047247.jpeg Satellite map of Portovaya LNG plant, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T18:03:05.947Z Russia delivers more Western-sanctioned LNG to China Europe, Russia, Portovaya LNG, Asia, China, Beihai LNG terminal, Gazprom, Arctic LNG 2 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-the-fatal-flaw-of-modern-economies-exposed-by-low-cost-drone-warfare https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/dcdurkj4/2023IRGCAerospaceForceachievementsExhibitioninQom33.jpg Shahed-136 drone at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in the garden of the Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Holy Defense in Qom, 2023 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-14/av38pu86/43343f43.jpg Fires at the Port of Fujairah, March 2026 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/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:58:24.561Z OPINION | The fatal flaw of modern economies exposed by low-cost drone warfare Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, MENA, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Strait of Hormuz, NATO, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/lower-than-expected-order-growth-sinks-kongsbergs-shares https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-13/w35f7a9y/Kongsbergs-naval-strike-missile.jpeg Ship-launched variant of Kongsberg's naval strike missile bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:48:59.708Z Lower than expected order growth sinks Kongsberg's shares Europe, Norway, Kongsberg, Kuwait, MENA, North America, United States, Raytheon, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/jackups-liftboats/cadeler-signs-282m-loan-facility-for-turbine-installation-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-30/90w4s21e/Cadeler-main1.jpg Wind Ally, a sister vessel of the Wind Apex bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:42:52.071Z Cadeler signs $282m loan facility for turbine installation vessel Europe, Denmark, Cadeler, Wind Apex, Asia, COSCO Shipping Qidong Offshore, China, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/record-russian-yamal-lng-shipments-head-to-eu-just-months-before-ban https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/gf174fk4/yamal_lng.jpg Yamal LNG facility in Siberia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:35:05.360Z Record Russian Yamal LNG shipments head to EU just months before ban Europe, European Union, Russia, Yamal LNG project, Novatek, sanctions, Asia, China, CNPC, France, TotalEnergies, Belgium, Spain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/low-water-on-germanys-rhine-limits-cargo-loads-amid-heatwave https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:30:29.063Z Low water on Germany's Rhine limits cargo loads amid heatwave Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/polands-unimot-steps-in-to-supply-latin-american-crude-to-german-refinery-after-pipeline-cut https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/4m160eid/dji-0116-scaled.jpg Naftoport oil terminal, Gdansk bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:26:13.953Z Poland's Unimot steps in to supply Latin American crude to German refinery after pipeline cut Europe, Poland, Germany, Latin America, Kazakhstan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/slb-onesubsea-secures-contract-for-offshore-project-in-ivory-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/9abx3frs/eni-baleinehorizontal-16-9.jpg Ivory Coast's offshore Baleine field bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:19:25.992Z SLB OneSubsea secures contract for offshore project in Ivory Coast North America, United States, SLB, OneSubsea, Baleine offshore field, Ivory Coast, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/russian-attacks-force-ukraine-grain-exporter-kernel-to-freeze-port-activity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-12/5140nzdz/200918_3_USPA.jpg Port of Chornomorsk, Ukraine bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:14:04.991Z Russian attacks force Ukraine grain exporter Kernel to freeze port activity Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Chornomorsk, Africa, Togo, Odessa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-still-searching-for-consensus-on-21st-russia-sanctions-package https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-15/sifw4z70/2026-06-14T100145Z1220743582RC2HTLA9PHRHRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-BRITAIN-1536x1024.jpg The Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Smyrtos being boarded by UK forces bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:08:27.825Z EU still searching for consensus on 21st Russia sanctions package Europe, European Union, Russia, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/opinion-asia-outbids-europe-for-lng-as-summer-cooling-demand-spikes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/0b2xz9ap/lng-new.jpg Singapore LNG Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T17:04:07.970Z OPINION | Asia outbids Europe for LNG as summer cooling demand spikes Asia, Europe, China, MENA, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, South Korea, Japan, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/tetragon-energy-awards-seismic-processing-contract-for-philippines-offshore-prospects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/8ydnt4by/SC80crop.9510cc9.jpg SC-80 and SC-81 offshore prospects in the Philippines bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T10:55:00.335Z Tetragon Energy awards seismic processing contract for Philippines offshore prospects Oceania, Australia, Asia, Philippines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/renewed-security-risks-pull-down-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-to-multi-week-lows 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 2026-07-13T10:41:08.600Z Renewed security risks pull down Strait of Hormuz traffic to multi-week lows MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Kuwait, Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/keppel-fully-books-bifrost-subsea-cable-system-total-contract-value-now-up-to-13b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/lrwt3eqc/bifrost-infographics.jpg Bifrost cable system bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T10:33:35.279Z Keppel fully books Bifrost subsea cable system, total contract value now up to $1.3b Asia, Singapore, Keppel, Bifrost undersea cable, North America, United States, Indonesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/south-korean-seaman-found-dead-near-sensitive-border-with-north-korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/vyptgd0c/map-of-south-korea-and-china.jpg Map showing South Korea, North Korea and China bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T10:27:29.507Z South Korean seaman found dead near sensitive border with North Korea Asia, South Korea, North Korea, Republic of Korea Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/arabian-drilling-to-restart-three-suspended-offshore-rigs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-07/dzy8r3vr/bg-img-7.jpg Arabian Drilling (representative only) bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T10:22:25.026Z Arabian Drilling to restart three suspended offshore rigs MENA, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Drilling Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/on-anniversary-of-south-china-sea-tribunal-ruling-14-countries-reject-chinas-claims https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/on4066p7/SouthChinaSeavector.jpeg China's maritime claim (red) and UNCLOS exclusive economic zones (blue) in the South China Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T10:19:10.806Z On anniversary of South China Sea tribunal ruling, 14 countries reject China's claims Asia, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, China, Philippines, North America, United States, Japan, Oceania, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Romania, slovenia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/eni-chief-calls-for-reduced-dependence-on-controlled-maritime-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-08/5h2smslp/Eni_FPSO_in_Ivory_Coast_waters.jpg Eni FPSO in Ivory Coast waters bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T10:10:54.473Z Eni chief calls for reduced dependence on controlled maritime routes Europe, Italy, Eni, MENA, Africa, Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ships-targeted-by-drone-attack-in-sea-of-azov-one-person-killed https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/kj8v9vlf/gulf-of-taganrog.jpg Taganrog Bay, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T10:07:09.817Z Ships targeted by drone attack in Sea of Azov, one person killed Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Sea of Azov, Port of Taganrog https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/china-communications-construction-places-semi-submersible-crane-ship-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/ozzai30n/641.jpg Sihang Yongsheng bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T09:47:18.173Z China Communications Construction places semi-submersible crane ship into service Asia, China, China Communications Construction Company, CCCC Fourth Navigation Bureau, China Classification Society https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russias-diesel-export-ban-hits-its-buyers-and-non-buyers-alike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T09:47:03.703Z Russia's diesel export ban hits its buyers and non-buyers alike Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, North America, United States, Latin America, Brazil, MENA, Turkey, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/russia-suspends-don-azov-channel-shipping-over-ukrainian-attacks-grain-flows-affected https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/9j2ky2mx/Azov-Sea-map.jpg Sea of Azov bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T09:39:05.032Z Russia suspends Don-Azov channel shipping over Ukrainian attacks, grain flows affected Europe, Russia, Sea of Azov, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/video-us-and-iran-trade-blows-again-strait-of-hormuz-control-at-centre-of-dispute https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/i630ldgu/us-iran-strikes.jpg A missile launched from a US warship at its forces conduct strikes against Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T09:34:26.696Z VIDEO | US and Iran trade blows again, Strait of Hormuz control at centre of dispute MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/river-tour-boat-strikes-bridge-pillar-in-saint-petersburg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/i1j7ieei/image-13-07-26-09-121.jpg Chayka following the accident, July 12, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T09:25:33.870Z River tour boat strikes bridge pillar in Saint Petersburg Europe, Russia, incidents, Saint Petersburg, Project 03622, Chayka (vessel), Chaika (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-on-the-defensive-thales-fincantieri-and-lockheed-martin-buy-marine-technology-players-bp-sells-in-canada-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/bkg3injm/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-09/i01vracw/647d46ec-79d1-413d-894a-145b5f908c639ffe3f07.jpg US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters conduct a patrol over the Strait of Hormuz. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-30/pa4o9eho/exail_drix_isr_1200x1799.jpg An Exail USV for ISR missions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-23/alk6jby0/G39iyJLW4AAhAvM.jpg Fincantieri's new subsea defence drone https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-22/pw6djpwu/1dc5202c020ee2d4c18be66b9111a439f2f5096b_3920x2205.webp Illustration of the FPSO at Equinor's Bay Du Nord project bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | On the defensive: Thales, Fincantieri and Lockheed Martin buy marine technology players; BP sells in Canada [Offshore Accounts] North America, Canada, BP, Europe, United Kingdom, Italy, Fincantieri, United States, Lockheed Martin, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Russian shadow tanker fleet, Qatar, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Thales, Exail, France, NG Driller (vessel), NG Surveyor (vessel), NG Explorer (vessel), Equinor, Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland and Labrador, polar, Arctic https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/vessel-review-cg-320003-response-boat-and-interceptor-demonstrator-delivered-to-us-coast-guard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/l8bk8od9/Metal-Shark-Boats1.jpg Response boat small III demonstrator built by Metal Shark Boats for the US Coast Guard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/3jdznsnk/Screenshot13-7-2026102049www.instagram.com.jpg Wheelhouse interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/wm9im84x/Screenshot13-7-202610213www.instagram.com.jpg Response boat small III demonstrator built by Metal Shark Boats for the US Coast Guard bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | CG-320003 – Response boat and interceptor demonstrator delivered to US Coast Guard North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Metal Shark Boats, Louisiana, South Carolina, CG 320003 (vessel), Response Boat Small https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/vessel-review-menawethan-lifeline-freight-vessel-to-serve-isles-of-scilly-in-uk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/14mou0za/Menawethan-Isles-of-Scilly-Steamship-Group-main1.jpg Menawethan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/niimaeq7/C440-sea-trials-51.jpg Menawethan during sea trials off Vietnam https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/fhgcb6m7/Menawethan-Isles-of-Scilly-Steamship-Group-31.jpg Menawethan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/gigihfb3/Menawethan-Isles-of-Scilly-Steamship-Group-21.jpg Menawethan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/478orcci/menawethan-cgi-view-side-july-25-768x4321.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Menawethan – Lifeline freight vessel to serve Isles of Scilly in UK Europe, France, United Kingdom, Isles of Scilly, Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, Piriou, Asia, Piriou Vietnam, Menawethan (vessel), Lloyd's Register, Netherlands, Van Oossanen Naval Architects https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/indian-navy-commissions-fourth-nilgiri-class-stealth-frigate-2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/sunndudg/74760470511077178552605051882995798462533585n1.jpg The Indian Navy Nilgiri-class stealth frigate at her commissioning ceremony, July 11, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T08:51:44.607Z Indian Navy commissions seventh Nilgiri-class stealth frigate Asia, INS Mahendragiri (vessel), Nilgiri class, India, Indian Navy, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Warship Design Bureau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/chinas-ningbo-ocean-takes-delivery-of-second-electric-containership-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/bmi4wxs5/download1.jpg Ningyuan Dian Peng bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T08:39:12.410Z China's Ningbo Ocean takes delivery of second electric containership in series Asia, China, Ningbo Ocean Shipping, Ningyuan Dian Peng (vessel), Ningyuan Dian Kun (vessel), Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding, China Classification Society https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/15-dead-after-boat-carrying-indian-tourists-capsizes-off-an-giang-vietnam https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/53f2urob/Pixabay-U89885r2vy0.jpg Map of southern Vietnam bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T06:21:55.153Z 15 dead after boat carrying Indian tourists capsizes off southern Vietnam incidents, Asia, Vietnam, India, AG 26751 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/netherlands-belgium-ink-minesweeper-transfer-mou-with-bulgaria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/n21o5kt1/Dutch-Ministry-of-Defence1.jpg Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken, Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Soyanov, and Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius sign the Tripartite-class ship transfer MOU at a NATO Summit in Ankara, July 8, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T05:17:46.800Z Netherlands, Belgium ink minesweeper transfer MOU with Bulgaria Europe, Tripartite class, Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Navy, Belgium, Belgian Navy, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Navy, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/kuwait-selects-decoy-launchers-for-future-navy-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-11/7y1e8fg3/MASS1.jpg MASS installation on a ship launching a countermeasure bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T05:03:31.760Z Kuwait selects decoy launchers for future navy ships MENA, Kuwait, Kuwait Naval Force, EDGE Group, Al Dorra class, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/us-coast-guard-responds-to-crane-collapse-in-charleston-south-carolina https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/pu21mfkq/260711-G-G0107-10021.jpg The collapsed crane near Pier G at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, July 11, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T01:43:16.902Z US Coast Guard responds to crane collapse in Charleston, South Carolina North America, incidents, United States, US Coast Guard, South Carolina, Cooper River, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/construction-begins-on-lead-vessel-of-new-carnival-cruise-ship-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/7y96kr9q/Director-of-Monfalcone-Shipyard-Cristiano-Bazzra-with-Carnival-Cruise-Line-President-Christine-Duffy1.jpg Cristiano Bazzra, Director of Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard, and Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, at the steel-cutting ceremony for Carnival Destiny, July 10, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T01:29:25.975Z Construction begins on lead vessel of new Carnival cruise ship series Europe, Fincantieri, Italy, United States, North America, Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Destiny (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/norwind-offshore-welcomes-new-csov-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/b1vsfu2d/Vard1.jpg Norwind Offshore's new commissioning service operation vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T01:14:08.418Z Norwind Offshore welcomes new CSOV to fleet Europe, Norway, Vard Shipyards Romania, Romania, Norwind Offshore, Monsoon Enabler (vessel), Vard Brattvaag https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navy-christens-destroyer-george-m-neal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/pes3dbet/DDG131ChristeningBottleBreakLuisSolisJuly1120267770a464b2.jpg Kelley Neal Gray smashes the ceremonial bottle against the hull of the ship named after her late father, Petty Officer Third Class George M. Neal, at Ingalls Shipbuilding's facilities in Pascagoula, Mississippi, July 11, 2026. The future USS George M. Neal is being built as a flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer with enhanced air and missile defence capabilities. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T00:57:47.924Z US Navy christens destroyer George M. Neal North America, United States, US Navy, Arleigh Burke class, USS George M Neal (vessel), Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-authenticates-keel-of-future-heavy-weather-response-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/lacjch86/260708-G-HT254-12351.jpg Chief Warrant Officer Beth Slade, commanding officer National Motor Life Boat School, welds her initials onto the keel of the US Coast Guard's first special purpose craft – heavy weather II during a keel laying authentication, in Mount Vernon, Washington, July 8, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-07-13T00:38:33.906Z US Coast Guard authenticates keel of future heavy-weather response boat North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Rozema Boat Works, Washington State, special purpose craft heavy weather boats