https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/italy-rejects-easing-russian-gas-import-bans-sees-it-as-a-weapon-for-peace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:17:00.182Z Italy rejects easing Russian gas import bans, sees it as a weapon for peace Europe, Italy, European Union, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, sanctions, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/high-prices-trim-gains-but-cant-stop-singapore-marine-fuel-sales-rise-in-march https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-26/g9xq9qgf/Port%20of%20Singapore.png Port of Singapore bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:11:18.558Z High prices trim gains but can't stop Singapore marine fuel sales rise in March Asia, Singapore, Port of Singapore, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/firefighters-contain-blaze-on-evergreen-boxship-in-singapore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/z427p1v3/537787.jpg Ever Lenient bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:24:20.082Z Firefighters contain blaze on Evergreen boxship in Singapore Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, Evergreen Marine, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, PSA International, Port of Singapore, Singapore Civil Defence Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-says-military-drills-reinforce-ironclad-commitment-to-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-21/xaeeicr0/230415-N-VS068-1797.jpg Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, right, transits with Philippine navy ships BRP Tarlac, left, and BRP Jose Rizal during a replenishment-at-sea rehearsal for Balikatan 23, April 15, 2023 in the Philippines' territorial waters bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:17:25.347Z US says military drills reinforce "ironclad" commitment to Philippines North America, United States, United States Navy, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Navy, Japan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, South China Sea, China, South China Sea territory disputes, Exercise Balikatan, Canada, Royal Canadian Navy, Europe, France, French Navy, Oceania, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, New Zealand, Royal New Zealand Navy, North American Maritime Security Initiative, north amer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/geopolitical-concerns-erase-european-gas-price-gains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/l4vpdhgm/1583910467607.jpg South Hook LNG terminal, United Kingdom bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:10:49.767Z Geopolitical concerns erase European gas price gains Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Asia, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diplomatic-push-pays-off-as-china-lifts-bhp-iron-ore-ban https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Pilbara Ports bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:04:50.153Z Diplomatic push pays off as China lifts BHP iron ore ban Asia, China, Oceania, Australia, BHP, China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/equipment/deck-equipment/awards-2025-best-osv-crane-supplier-smst https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/7jnamyo6/ca741e0c-252d-4063-895e-1bba424b8ae5.jpg Best OSV Crane Supplier – SMST https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/bw5pl0i6/BESTOSVCRANESUPPLIER2025.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best OSV Crane Supplier – SMST SMST, Best of 2025 Awards, Netherlands, Europe, best of 2025 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/vessel-review-atalante-italian-navy-welcomes-multi-role-replenishment-oiler-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/6cchcusw/Atalante-Italian-Navy1.jpg Atalante https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/dn09h4q5/Atalante-Fincantieri-3.jpg Atalante https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/f04el46y/Atalante-Fincantieri-2.jpg Atalante https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/nf95xs89/Atalante-Fincantieri-main.jpg Atalante bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Atalante – Italian Navy welcomes multi-role replenishment oiler into service Europe, Italian Navy, Italy, France, French Navy, Fincantieri, Vulcano class, Atalante, Jacques Chevallier class, Stromboli class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/vessel-review-four-seasons-i-new-ultra-luxury-yacht-boasts-scalable-design-and-intelligent-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ztsf1onj/Four-Seasons-I-MarineTraffic-com-By-AndyHumbert.jpg Four Seasons I https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/4q7gq2ii/Four-Seasons-I-MarineTraffic-com-Michael-Liaroutsos.jpg Four Seasons I https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/dnwrcn8i/SuperiorSeaviewSuiteSuperiorSuite-BalconyDoublebedSingleDuvet.jpg Suite with terrace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/v8da0rum/FS1Dk05-Sushi02.jpg Lounge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/pdfod4mx/Four-Seasons-I-MarineTraffic-com-Dimitris-Mentakis.jpg Four Seasons I bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Four Seasons I – New ultra-luxury yacht boasts scalable design and intelligent systems Four Seasons Yachts, North America, United States, Four Seasons I, Four Seasons II, Mediterranean Sea, Europe, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Fincantieri, Greece, Malta https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/south-korean-warship-donated-to-ecuador-on-its-way-to-new-home https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/9lk23ehs/bae-jambeli.jpeg BAE Jambeli bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:42:35.109Z South Korean warship donated to Ecuador on its way to new home Latin America, Ecuador, Ecuadorian Navy, Ecuadorian Ministry of Defence, Asia, South Korea, Korea Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/klaveness-combination-carriers-beats-q1-2026-earnings-guidance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210929-9-Klaveness.jpg Baru bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:21:18.574Z Klaveness Combination Carriers beats Q1 2026 earnings guidance Europe, Norway, Klaveness Combination Carriers, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/chinas-xi-invokes-rule-of-law-to-rebuke-us-israeli-war-on-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-09/9in1l84p/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map of the Middle East bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:10:58.592Z China's Xi invokes "rule of law" to rebuke US-Israeli war on Iran Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Israel, United Arab Emirates, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/conflict-driven-oil-spike-fuels-exceptional-bp-profit-outlook https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/BP-rig-in-the-Gulf-of-Mexico-Photo-BP1.jpg BP rig in the Gulf of Mexico bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:59:48.859Z Conflict-driven oil spike fuels "exceptional" BP profit outlook Europe, United Kingdom, BP, Shell, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-how-chinas-massive-oil-and-gas-stockpile-acts-as-a-buffer-against-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/7c3ea4n9/1481194726760078554.jpg Ningbo Daxie Development Zone https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:56:13.420Z OPINION | How China's massive oil and gas stockpile acts as a buffer against war Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/new-spanish-navy-diving-support-vessel-launched https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/qjz1cj0c/Freire-Shipyard-1.jpeg Launching of A22 Proserpina bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:49:33.574Z New Spanish Navy diving support vessel launched Europe, Spain, Spanish Navy, Freire Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/panama-flagged-ship-caught-in-russian-drone-strike-on-ukraine-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/m1s0hf81/1920px-PortofIzmail03.jpg Port of Izmail, along the Ukrainian side of the Danube River bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:35:30.043Z Panama-flagged ship caught in Russian drone strike on Ukraine port Europe, Russia, Port of Izmail, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Latin America, Panama, Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinas-march-oil-imports-hold-firm-while-gas-demand-hits-multi-year-low 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 2026-04-14T07:31:47.935Z China's March oil imports hold firm while gas demand hits multi-year low Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-sanctioned-vessels-still-moving-through-hormuz-despite-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:27:24.145Z US-sanctioned vessels still moving through Hormuz despite blockade MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Iran, Asia, China, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Russia, Europe, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/pipe-failure-blamed-for-flooding-on-sailing-school-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/bjp5082v/oliver-hazard-perry.jpeg Oliver Hazard Perry bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:23:52.500Z Pipe failure blamed for flooding on sailing school ship North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/chevron-trades-offshore-gas-field-for-heavy-oil-project-in-new-venezuela-pact https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/gfecqahw/pexels-amar-30792657.jpg Map of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:07:04.335Z Chevron trades offshore gas field for heavy oil project in new Venezuela pact North America, United States, Chevron, Latin America, Venezuela, OPEC Plus, PDVSA, Trinidad and Tobago, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-energy-secretary-expects-oil-prices-to-peak-in-coming-weeks 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 2026-04-14T07:01:04.789Z US energy secretary expects oil prices to peak in coming weeks North America, United States, US Department of Energy, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Latin America, Venezuela, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-on-standby-to-release-oil-stocks-if-middle-east-war-hits-supply https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/tdt1idrx/us-oil-terminal-long-beach Marathon oil terminal in Long Beach, California bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T06:54:16.280Z IEA on standby to release oil stocks if Middle East war hits supply International Energy Agency, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/k-line-acquires-full-ownership-of-wind-service-subsidiary https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/ommj4m27/akatsuki01.jpg Akatsuki, a K Line Wind Service OSV bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:53:32.260Z K Line acquires full ownership of wind service subsidiary Asia, Japan, K Line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/risk-averse-nato-allies-refuse-to-join-us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-opting-to-wait-until-the-fighting-stops https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-07/chc80dph/2180205-GBRN-SNMG2-022.jpg Allied Maritime Command - NATO ships exercise with allies in the Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:23:05.585Z Risk-averse NATO allies refuse to join US blockade of Iranian ports, opting to wait until the fighting stops NATO, Europe, United Kingdom, France, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/italian-bourse-data-shows-kkcg-maritime-now-holds-23-per-cent-of-ferretti https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-10/dgp9hmua/45533462023superyachtyardancona-1900x1069.jpg Ferretti Group's Ancona Yard bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:12:35.006Z Italian bourse data shows KKCG Maritime now holds 23 per cent of Ferretti Europe, Italy, Ferretti Group, Czech Republic, Asia, China, asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/chinas-comec-expects-profit-surge-for-first-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-17/l0nkab70/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads191127-7-CSSC1.jpg China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Guangzhou Shipyard International bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:08:20.206Z China's COMEC expects profit surge for first quarter of 2026 Asia, China, CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering Company, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/april-shipping-costs-decline-for-russian-urals-crude-to-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/1ouriltp/SCFcargo-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:59:26.161Z April shipping costs decline for Russian Urals crude to India Europe, Russia, Asia, India, Port of Novorossiysk, Port of Ust Luga https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-breaches-100-mark-again-as-us-iran-tensions-ignite-supply-fears https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ja728kjs/HFoZcfnakAQw8jy.jpg US warship enters the Strait of Hormuz to prepare for mine sweeping operations, April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:55:30.869Z Oil breaches $100 mark again as US-Iran tensions ignite supply fears North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, OPEC Plus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-iran-threatens-persian-gulf-neighbours-as-us-blockade-deadline-passes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-11/hv5l68j3/Fath_missile.jpg A Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile being fired as part of an exercise in southern Iran, November 16, 2022 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:48:40.077Z FEATURE | Iran threatens Persian Gulf neighbours as US blockade deadline passes MENA, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, NATO, United Kingdom, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-takes-genco-takeover-fight-to-shareholders 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 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:39:16.675Z Diana Shipping takes Genco takeover fight to shareholders Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, North America, United States, Genco Shipping and Trading, business news, takeover https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/iranian-vessels-near-us-blockade-will-be-destroyed-trump-warns https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210430-USN.jpg Three Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) fast inshore attack craft (FIAC) approach the US Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Baranoff and the US Navy patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt while the US vessels were conducting routine maritime security patrols in the international waters of the North Arabian Gulf, April 26, 2021. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:26:45.750Z Iranian vessels near US blockade will be destroyed, Trump warns MENA, Iran, North America, United States, United States Navy, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/european-physical-crude-prices-hit-record-150-a-barrel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-10/8pwe5i4z/A-Thenamaris-tanker1.jpg A Thenamaris tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:21:02.123Z European physical crude prices hit record $150 a barrel Europe, Asia, Africa, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/morocco-and-nigeria-to-finalise-25b-gas-pipeline-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-27/c2tiny02/pexels-lara-jameson-8828423.jpg West Africa bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:15:36.390Z Morocco and Nigeria to finalise $25b gas pipeline agreement Africa, Nigeria, MENA, Morocco, Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Mauritania, Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/solstad-offshore-secures-two-year-contract-extension-in-brazil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Normand-Fortress.jpg Normand Fortress bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:07:57.549Z Solstad Offshore secures two year contract extension in Brazil Europe, Norway, Solstad Offshore, Solstad Maritime Holding, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Normand Fortress https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/turkey-urges-nato-to-reset-trump-ties-at-july-summit-and-prepare-for-possible-us-pullback https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-30/0vztjbdi/457305616123bc48fbb14k1.jpg The US Navy amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (foreground) underway in the Baltic Sea during NATO's Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:55:17.082Z Turkey urges NATO to reset Trump ties at July summit and prepare for possible US pullback MENA, Turkey, NATO, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/turkey-warns-against-new-us-or-iran-rules-for-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:48:12.268Z Turkey warns against new US or Iran rules for Strait of Hormuz MENA, Turkey, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/uk-and-france-to-host-talks-on-defensive-strait-of-hormuz-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-14/o9ck9rmu/French-Navy.jpg The French Navy FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc'h underway bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:43:58.068Z UK and France to host talks on "defensive" Strait of Hormuz mission Europe, United Kingdom, France, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, France Helices https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/ro-ro/wallenius-lines-to-acquire-full-ownership-of-wallenius-sol https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-10/gc0oaxck/MarineTraffic-com-Helmut-Ivers.jpg South Enabler bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:39:00.192Z Wallenius Lines to acquire full ownership of Wallenius SOL Europe, Sweden, Wallenius Lines, Wallenius SOL, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/msc-founder-aponte-hands-over-companys-ownership-to-his-children https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/MSC-Aries-in-Rilland-the-Netherlands-in-2023-Photo-MarineTraffic-com-Dirk-Nootenboom.jpg MSC Aries bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:26:32.885Z MSC founder Aponte hands over company's ownership to his children Europe, Italy, Switzerland, MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company, business news, Mediterranean Shipping Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-fuel-exports-grow-in-march-despite-drone-attacks-on-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ornqi2q5/primorsk-port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:22:04.333Z Russian fuel exports grow in March despite drone attacks on ports Europe, Russia, Port of Primorsk, Port of Ust Luga, Sea Port of St Petersburg, Port of Murmansk, Port of Arkhangelsk, Arctic, polar, Black Sea, Azov Sea, Vysotsk LNG terminal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-to-enforce-blockade-in-gulf-of-oman-arabian-sea-note-to-seafarers-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/p53fgm5z/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-2.jpg Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf) map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T14:43:58.851Z US to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, note to seafarers says United States, North America, Iran, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, United States Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/nkts-future-methanol-fuelled-cable-vessel-launched-in-romania https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/r5lvns3w/NKT-Eleonora1.jpg NKT Eleonora bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:39:41.525Z NKT's future methanol-fuelled cable vessel launched in Romania NKT, NKT Eleonora, Vard Braila, Romania, Europe, Vard, Norway, Denmark, Salt Ship Design, Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-arabia-to-see-record-low-crude-sales-to-china-this-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:35:29.760Z Saudi Arabia to see record low crude sales to China this May MENA, Saudi Arabia, Asia, China, SINOPEC, Saudi Aramco, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/starmer-chickens-out-says-uk-will-not-support-strait-of-hormuz-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/q9ri9ewx/9d8de7ef67b13c9c52fcfb74767a1564.jpg Royal Navy warship HMS Daring bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:30:28.371Z Starmer chickens out, says UK will not support Strait of Hormuz blockade Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-calls-for-cool-heads-between-us-and-iran-as-blockade-may-affect-its-oil-flows https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:24:20.432Z China calls for cool heads between US and Iran as blockade may affect its oil flows Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/asyad-shipping-takes-delivery-of-three-newcastlemax-bulkers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/nxjhos13/asyad-vessel.jpg An Asyad Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:18:02.078Z Asyad Shipping takes delivery of three Newcastlemax bulkers MENA, Oman, Asyad Shipping, Newcastlemax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/europe-gas-prices-rise-after-us-iran-peace-talks-fail https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/5yo32l6n/Gate-terminal1024x716-768x537.jpg Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:17:42.850Z Europe gas prices rise after US-Iran peace talks fail Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, North America, United States, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asian-buyers-face-higher-costs-as-kuwait-raises-may-crude-premium https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/ruq514bx/whatwedo1000X674.jpg Kuwait Petroleum Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:12:53.832Z Asian buyers face higher costs as Kuwait raises May crude premium MENA, Kuwait, Asia, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Saudi Arabia, OPEC Plus, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/how-will-the-us-naval-blockade-of-iran-impact-world-oil-markets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:08:30.974Z How will the US naval blockade of Iran impact world oil markets? Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, United States Navy, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Asia, Pakistan, China, India, United States Naval Academy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/new-freezer-trawler-delivered-to-parlevliet-en-van-der-plas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/6ynaponw/Annie-Hillina1.jpg Annie Hillina bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:59:07.093Z New freezer trawler delivered to Parlevliet en Van der Plas Europe, Netherlands, Parlevliet en van der Plas, Annie Hillina, Norway, Skipsteknisk, Africa, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-irans-high-stakes-hormuz-gamble-creates-a-fragile-new-normal-for-gulf-oil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:54:47.589Z OPINION | Iran's high-stakes Hormuz gamble creates a fragile new normal for gulf oil MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Israel, North America, United States, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Qatar Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/bp-takes-operating-stake-in-three-namibian-offshore-blocks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-06/29qpq5bw/pel0094-namibia-offshore-2-Global-Petroleum.jpg Luderitz basin, Namibia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:46:28.814Z BP takes operating stake in three Namibian offshore blocks Africa, Namibia, Europe, United Kingdom, BP, North America, Canada, Namcor https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/totalenergies-finds-more-hydrocarbons-near-its-congo-offshore-fields https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-01/zsv25tpn/vuedensembledelatensionlegplatformtlpaucrepusculeprojetmohonord.jpg Offshore platform at Moho oil field, Republic of Congo bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:42:05.124Z TotalEnergies finds more hydrocarbons near its Congo offshore field Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Africa, Republic of Congo, Trident Energy, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/over-20-feared-dead-in-dr-congo-boat-tragedy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/8ouiq761/Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-17-31-11-DRC-Admin-C9F761E3596B284DC1256F2D00484A44-ochadrcAdmin281003.pdf.jpg Map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo showing Kalehe Territory in the country's east bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:35:24.059Z Over 20 feared dead in DR Congo boat tragedy incidents, Africa, Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-australia-and-philippines-hold-south-china-sea-drills-second-this-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/52th3npo/Photo_WESCOM1.jpg Naval vessels from the Philippines, the US, Australia, and Japan participate in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the Philippines' EEZ waters in the South China Sea, April 7, 2024. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:35:13.302Z US, Australia, and Philippines hold South China Sea drills, second this year North America, United States, Oceania, Australia, Philippines, Asia, China, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Royal Australian Navy, United States Navy, Philippine Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/inpex-to-provide-extra-condensate-to-australian-refiners https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-14/w77lxd32/41.jpg Ichthys LNG bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:30:08.385Z Inpex to provide extra condensate to Australian refiners Asia, Japan, INPEX, Oceania, Australia, INPEX Australia, Ichthys LNG Project https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/two-tankers-held-in-malaysia-for-illegal-ship-to-ship-transfer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:15:11.124Z Two tankers held in Malaysia for illegal ship-to-ship transfer Asia, Malaysia, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/philippine-officials-confirm-chinese-use-of-cyanide-for-fishing-near-disputed-shoal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-25/7vqlv886/BRP_Sierra_Madre_Photo_AFP1.jpg The Philippine Navy tank landing ship BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, July 27, 2023. The ship was deliberately grounded on the shoal in 1999 and has since remained there as a forward outpost to support Manila's territorial claim in the area. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:13:40.997Z Philippine officials confirm Chinese use of cyanide for fishing near disputed shoal Asia, China, illegal fishing, Philippines, BRP Sierra Madre, Philippine Navy, Second Thomas Shoal, Spratly Islands, South China Sea, Philippine Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-war-to-drive-global-oil-market-into-deficit-in-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:08:57.650Z Iran war to drive global oil market into deficit in 2026 International Energy Agency, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Israel, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-naval-blockade-of-iran-represents-a-major-military-endeavor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/3h640nkw/260228-D-D0477-5720.avif Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) during operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:01:58.644Z US naval blockade of Iran represents a major military endeavor North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, United States Navy, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/awards-2025-best-medium-pilot-boat-hamburg-pilot-3-baltic-workboats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-18/5dz0hemr/MarineTraffic-com-Lars-van-Dijk.jpg Best Medium Pilot Boat – Hamburg Pilot 3 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Medium Pilot Boat – Hamburg Pilot 3 – Baltic Workboats Best of 2025 Awards, Europe, Germany, Estonia, Baltic Workboats, Hamburg Pilot 3 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-quick-updates-maersk-supply-service-sold-in-brazil-turkey-drills-in-somalia-exxonmobil-eni-and-shell-plan-big-in-nigeria-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/1vdq5jyw/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-23/rhp5yssv/embarcacoes.1.jpg A Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-16/zymk0ph7/Maersk_Maker_North_Sea_2021.jpg The Maersk Supply Service AHTS Maersk Maker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-16/9797bq9j/Maersk-Viridis-Maersk-Offshore-Wind1.jpg Maersk Viridis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-02/g364186u/turkiye-now-has-worlds-4th-largest-deep-sea-drilling-fleet-as-two-more-ships-join-arm-3212241202601010907202601010907511.jpg Turkish drilling ship Cagri Bey https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/5g00t11o/350999510_274860948273549_2695233551628935141_n1.jpg Nigerian President Bola Tinubu bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Quick updates: Maersk Supply Service sold in Brazil; Turkey drills in Somalia; ExxonMobil, Eni and Shell plan big in Nigeria [Offshore Accounts] Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Denmark, Brazil, Maersk Supply Service, Somalia, Turkey, ExxonMobil, Italy, United Kingdom, Eni, Shell, Nigeria, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf, Tidewater, North America, United States, Wilson Sons UltraTug Offshore, Grupo CBO, OceanPact, Maersk Connector, Norway, DOF, Maersk Vega, Maersk Ventura, Kistefos, Viking Supply Ships, Tor Viking, Sweden, Singapore, Seatrium, Maersk Viridis (vessel), Equinor, Empire Wind, New York State, business news, acquisitions, Turkish Petroleum, Oruc Reis, Turkish Navy, West Draco, Israel, Somaliland, DP World, Port of Berbera, China, France, Japan, Djibouti, Yemen, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/vessel-review-apl-72-us-navy-mobile-berthing-barge-to-house-crews-during-ship-maintenance-cycles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/vcb5g5kt/APL-72-Bollinger-Shipyards1.jpg APL 72 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-04/ryqtkm8n/photo-bollinger-shipyards-153673.jpg APL 71, the second APL(S) built by Bollinger Shipyards https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-20/q6hwyvnr/APL-72-Bollinger-Shipyards1.jpg The US Navy berthing barge APL 72 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | APL 72 – US Navy mobile berthing barge to house crews during ship maintenance cycles North America, United States, US Navy, Bollinger Shipyards, Louisiana, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter Small, APL 72, APL 70, APL 71 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/vessel-review-geo-master-hybrid-survey-and-rov-support-vessel-for-netherlands-n-sea-group https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/gip80hzp/Geo-Master-N-Sea-Group.jpg Geo Master https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/mp16vnme/Geo-Master-Neptune-Marine-31.jpg Geo Master https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/fyhhjsxk/Geo-Master-Neptune-Marine-2-main.jpg Geo Master https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-18/rgjs1vl7/Geo-Master-Neptune-Marine.jpg Geo Master bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Geo Master – Hybrid survey and ROV support vessel for Netherlands' N-Sea Group Europe, Netherlands, N Sea Group, Geo Master, Ireland, Geo Ranger, Irish Mainport Holdings, Neptune Marine, Conoship International, Lloyd's Register, Marshall Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-tankers-avoid-strait-of-hormuz-ahead-of-planned-us-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:51:13.868Z Oil tankers avoid Strait of Hormuz ahead of planned US blockade MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, United Arab Emirates, Asia, Pakistan, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, United States Navy, united state https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/australian-prawn-fishing-business-a-raptis-and-sons-to-cease-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/mryzbwbc/A-Raptis-and-Sons-facilities-in-Karumba-Photo-Seafood-Industry-Australia.jpg Vessels at A Raptis and Sons' facilities in Karumba, Queensland bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:34:52.660Z Australian prawn fishing business A Raptis and Sons to cease operations Oceania, Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Adelaide, A Raptis and Sons, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/louisiana-builder-completes-deliveries-of-initial-batch-of-40-foot-patrol-boats-to-us-navy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/am1rq0t2/Metal-Shark-United-States-Navy-40-PB-Patrol-Boat-Flight-1-Complete-20261.jpg US Navy 40PB flight I vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T04:58:50.508Z Louisiana builder completes deliveries of initial batch of 40-foot patrol boats to US Navy North America, United States, US Navy, Metal Shark Boats, Louisiana, coronavirus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/processing/norways-napier-takes-delivery-of-second-stun-and-bleed-vessel-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/rs2orjqg/Tautiki-Napier1.jpg Tautiki bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T04:26:15.457Z Norway's Napier takes delivery of second stun and bleed vessel in series Europe, Norway, Napier, Tautiki, Tauroa, Sefine Shipyard, Turkey, MENA, DNV, Salt Ship Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navy-commissions-destroyer-harvey-c-barnum-jr https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-19/qf5ex7hx/251117-N-N2201-0021.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T03:59:07.415Z US Navy commissions destroyer Harvey C. Barnum Jr. North America, US Navy, United States, Arleigh Burke class, USS Harvey C Barnum Jr, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-killed-after-boat-capsizes-off-philippines-leyte-province https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/jipshnt5/1280px-BRPKalanggamanFPB24041.jpg BRP Kalanggaman, a Boracay-class 24-metre fast patrol boat of the Philippine Coast Guard, December 6, 2018 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T02:59:09.310Z One dead, another missing after boat capsizes off Philippines' Leyte province incidents, Leyte, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-military-to-block-ships-from-iranian-ports-after-peace-talks-yield-no-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-12/z8rwuth6/HFiv-08XgAASztZ.jpg A US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes off from USS Tripoli (LHA 7), sailing in the US Central Command area of responsibility as at April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T22:03:00.524Z US military to block ships from Iranian ports after peace talks yield no agreement United States, North America, Iran, MENA, United States Navy, US Naval Forces Central Command, Middle East Conflicts, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/three-killed-as-armed-men-attack-pakistan-coast-guard-in-arabian-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Gwadar_Port.jpg Gwadar Port bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T21:53:29.721Z Three killed as armed men attack Pakistan Coast Guard in Arabian Sea Pakistan, Asia, Pakistan Coast Guards, Port of Gwadar