https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/bourbon-adds-13-vessels-to-offshore-fleet-following-financial-restructuring https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-23/z05bp96o/Bourbon-Evolution-805-MarineTraffic-com-Gwenole-de-Kermenguy.jpg Bourbon Evolution 805 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T19:05:11.789Z Bourbon adds 13 vessels to offshore fleet following financial restructuring Europe, France, Bourbon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/three-bidders-remain-in-the-race-for-vws-everllence https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/l019iq3a/220908_0_MEPS_Roundup_MAN.jpg MAN Energy Solutions bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:56:42.609Z Three bidders remain in the race for VW’s Everllence Europe, Germany, Everllence, MAN Energy Solutions, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/saipem-looks-to-profit-from-middle-east-post-war-reconstruction-work https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-23/kgynsn5z/saipem1000_Cover1600x100.jpg Saipem 10000 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:53:13.190Z Saipem looks to profit from Middle East post-war reconstruction work Europe, Italy, Saipem, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, middle east conf, europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/shell-eyes-sierra-leones-offshore-potential-in-new-survey-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/aek2ufbn/GeoExpro-Advert-November-Sierra-Leone-Fusion-3D-1.jpg Map depicting subsurface data coverage offshore Sierra Leone bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:49:09.798Z Shell eyes Sierra Leone’s offshore potential in new survey deal Africa, Sierra Leone, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, Italy, Eni https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/fred-olsen-seawind-acquires-full-ownership-of-scottish-wind-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-28/c33bgtty/676eab79f1ec848f730781db.jpg Floating offshore wind (visual representation) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:45:46.643Z Fred Olsen Seawind acquires full ownership of Scottish wind project Europe, United Kingdom, Norway, Scotland, Vattenfall, Fred Olsen, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/gecf-chief-warns-iran-conflict-may-kill-natural-gas-demand-for-good https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-15/efxt2rba/csmjuliusbergerexpertiseindustrybonny02bf6d855630.jpg Bonny Island terminal, Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:29:59.949Z GECF chief warns Iran conflict may kill natural gas demand for good Africa, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Europe, Algeria, Libya https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/risk-appetite-divides-asian-and-western-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:24:36.516Z Risk appetite divides Asian and Western shipping in Strait of Hormuz Asia, Strait of Hormuz, MENA, sanctions, Office of Foreign Assets Control, China, India, North America, United States, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/factbox-the-eus-20th-package-of-russia-sanctions-in-detail https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-01/mf28hwcn/HCURr1XoAA1bMi.jpg Belgian and French forces board the Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Ethera bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:17:10.014Z FACTBOX | The EU's 20th package of Russia sanctions, in detail Europe, European Union, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, G7, Port of Murmansk, Port of Tuapse, Asia, Indonesia, Karimun terminal, China, United Arab Emirates, MENA, Belarus, sanctions, Lukoil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/odfjell-orders-four-newbuild-stainless-steel-tankers-from-japanese-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-20/dj727g07/odfjell-chemical-tanker.jpg One of the stainless steel chemical tankers in the Odfjell Hakata Maritime joint venture bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T18:05:13.302Z Odfjell orders four newbuild stainless steel tankers from Japanese builder Asia, Japan, Kitanihon Shipbuilding, Europe, Sweden, Odfjell Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-to-roll-out-20th-sanctions-package-against-russia-after-slovakia-and-hungary-end-holdout https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-20/mo87wc4i/HD2nUoUXMAA-5H.jpg The French Navy intercepts and boards a Russian shadow fleet tanker, the Deyna, March 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T17:55:48.584Z EU to roll out 20th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia and Hungary end holdout Europe, European Union, Russia, sanctions, Slovakia, Hungary, G7, Kyrgyzstan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/feature-trumps-ceasefire-extension-followed-by-iranian-ship-seizures-in-new-escalation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T17:47:51.711Z FEATURE | Trump’s ceasefire extension followed by Iranian ship seizures in new escalation North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Europe, Greece, Italy, MSC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/routine-transit-or-power-play-chinese-warships-pass-through-okinawa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-29/bi98bsz5/16429375b3514c5121aa4b105f6b9c01012b85cf.jpg Dong Pinghu (Hull 902) and Type 052D guided-missile destroyer Zhumadian (Hull 127) attached to a naval flotilla under the Chinese PLA Navy sail in formation during a replenishment-at-sea training exercise in mid-December, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T17:38:07.849Z Routine transit or power play? Chinese warships pass through Okinawa Asia, China, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/vopak-reports-lower-profit-and-revenue-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/xar0sx5y/Europoort2019.jpg.jpg Vopak Europoort terminal, Rotterdam, Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T17:31:02.030Z Vopak reports lower profit and revenue in Q1 2026 Europe, Belgium, Royal Vopak, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ukraines-odesa-port-infrastructure-hit-in-overnight-russian-drone-wave https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-08/3hn8t0f4/1.webp Bulk carrier loading cargo at Port of Odesa in Ukraine bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T10:57:32.233Z Ukraine's Odesa port infrastructure hit in overnight Russian drone wave Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Odesa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cmb-tech-bets-on-ammonia-power-with-11-new-ships-arriving https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-28/h9uspkbb/swbocinar-jpg.jpg A concept render of a Bocimar vessel, owned by CMB Tech bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T10:51:07.790Z CMB Tech bets on ammonia power with 11 new ships arriving Europe, Asia, Belgium, China, CMB Tech, Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/kazakhstan-says-ukrainian-drone-strikes-cause-of-oil-flow-stoppage-to-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/h2z1fxg9/Wpnefteprovoddruzhba.jpg Surface of the Druzhba pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T10:42:38.997Z Kazakhstan says Ukrainian drone strikes cause of oil flow stoppage to Germany Europe, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Russia Ukraine War, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/scorpio-tankers-enters-agreements-to-sell-six-vessels-for-300m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/pz08dted/sti-park.jpeg STI Park bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T10:36:39.968Z Scorpio Tankers enters agreements to sell six vessels for $300m Europe, Monaco, Scorpio Tankers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/coalition-to-meet-in-london-to-plan-out-strait-of-hormuz-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T10:26:55.419Z Coalition to meet in London to plan out Strait of Hormuz mission Europe, United Kingdom, France, North America, United States, Asia, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/trucker-protest-freezes-grain-loading-at-key-argentine-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/gzsskaqy/VistaaéreaPuertoQuequén2017.jpg Port of Quequen bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T10:15:26.182Z Trucker protest freezes grain loading at key Argentine port Latin America, Argentina, Port of Quequen, strike action, Bunge, COFCO Group, Bahia Blanca Port https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/marine-data-group-kpler-targets-5-billion-valuation-in-stake-sale https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-01/27o04p9j/655107f0b449be393f4db580www.marinetraffic.comenaishomecenterx9.4centery26.0zoom3High-Resolution-1.webp A screenshot of Kpler's MarineTraffic vessel tracking service bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T10:11:36.386Z Marine data group Kpler targets $5 billion valuation in stake sale Europe, Belgium, Kpler, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/norways-aqs-acquires-first-hybrid-aquaculture-workboat-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/97qf1zqt/NB-155-AQS-Æge-Salthammer-båtbyggeri-AS1.jpg AQS Æge bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T09:33:44.241Z Norway's AQS acquires first hybrid aquaculture workboat in series Europe, Norway, AQS, Salthammer Båtbyggeri, Tomra Engineering, AQS Æge (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/malaysias-nam-cheong-sells-two-osvs-for-36m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/9i3eb0an/Nam-CheongMulti-Purpose-Support-Vessel1.jpg Multi-purpose support vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T09:07:36.589Z Malaysia's Nam Cheong sells two OSVs for $36m Asia, Malaysia, Nam Cheong Dockyard, Egypt, MENA, Indonesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/awards-2025-best-large-fast-ferry-warbaby-fox-one2three-naval-architects-strategic-marine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-12/lnkhhgy5/Warbaby-Fox-and-JL-Cecil-Smith-Strategic-Marine-21.jpg Best Large Fast Ferry – Warbaby Fox (foreground) and JL Cecil Smith bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Large Fast Ferry – Warbaby Fox – One2Three Naval Architects & Strategic Marine Best of 2025 Awards, Warbaby Fox, JL Cecil Smith, Strategic Marine, Asia, Singapore, Australia, Oceania, One2Three Naval Architects, Bermuda https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-seadevil-german-tanker-shipping-group-welcomes-ice-capable-chemical-carrier-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/1kv6mxod/Seadevil-FKAB-Marine-Design1.jpg Seadevil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/ql9732gj/Seadevil-MarineTraffic-com-Morten-Weesgaard.jpg Seadevil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/e849q1p0/Seadevil-MarineTraffic-com-Mattias-Sandberg.jpg Seadevil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/9buqg7g2/Bridge-Seadevil-Anschütz1.jpg Bridge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/ohfiesl7/Seadevil-Anschütz1.jpg Seadevil bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Seadevil – German Tanker Shipping Group welcomes ice-capable chemical carrier to fleet Europe, Asia, German Tanker Shipping Group, polar, Germany, Sweden, FKAB Marine Design, Seadevil (vessel), DNV, Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry, FKAB https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/vessel-review-kri-canopus-indonesian-navy-places-large-survey-ship-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/mg74ycfz/KRI-Canopus-Fassmer1.jpg KRI Canopus during sea trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/d5cy7efa/KRI-Canopus-Abeking-and-Rasmussen1.jpg KRI Canopus https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/zejote4p/KRI-Canopus-Indonesian-Navy.jpg KRI Canopus bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | KRI Canopus – Indonesian Navy places large survey ship into service Asia, Europe, Germany, Abeking and Rasmussen, Palindo Marine, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Indonesian Ministry of Defence, KRI Canopus (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-australias-sea-lanesare-suffering-a-slow-squeeze https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/hkybx07h/Port-of-Brisbane-Australia-Pexels-Marie-Claude-Vergne.jpg Port of Brisbane, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:55:00.000Z OPINION | Australia's sea lanes are suffering a slow squeeze Australia, Oceania, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/viking-line-cites-challenging-market-conditions-for-188m-q1-loss https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-20/rmuywdth/Photo_Viking_Line1.jpg The Viking Line ferries Gabriella and Viking Grace bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:50:27.139Z Viking Line cites challenging market conditions for €18.8m Q1 loss Europe, Viking Line, business news, financial results, Finland, Russia Ukraine War, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/frs-clipper-takes-delivery-of-new-whale-watching-catamaran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/8moorhjm/Emerald-Clipper-FRS-Clipper.jpg Emerald Clipper bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:31:33.981Z FRS Clipper takes delivery of new whale-watching catamaran North America, Oceania, Australia, One2Three Naval Architects, Mavrik Marine, Washington State, United States, FRS Clipper, Emerald Clipper https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/capital-clean-energy-carriers-sells-stake-in-lng-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/e8epjp3o/Amore-Mio-I-MarineTraffic-com-Denys-Ily-A.jpg Amore Mio I bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:24:14.280Z Capital Clean Energy Carriers sells stake in LNG carrier Europe, Greece, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corporation, BGN Group, Amore Mio I (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/exmar-begins-fsru-conversion-works-for-eems-energy-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/s55rmw35/2026.03.05.Exmar.EemshavenLNGAlt-2-edit1.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T08:14:44.968Z Exmar begins FSRU conversion works for Eems Energy Terminal Europe, Germany, Exmar, Belgium https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/uk-scientists-team-up-for-seabed-survey-off-southwest-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/sikycupy/Cefas-Endeavour-MarineTraffic-com-GB2434.jpg Cefas Endeavour bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T05:02:39.304Z UK scientists team up for seabed survey off south‑west coast Europe, United Kingdom, Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Cefas Endeavour (vessel), Royal Navy, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/icelands-laxey-to-put-up-new-smolt-station https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/rw5ihej9/main-980x5511.jpg Laxey and Akva representatives with a scale model of the smolt station interior bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T04:46:39.238Z Iceland's Laxey to put up new smolt station Europe, Iceland, Laxey, AKVA Group, Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-april-22-bulker-and-pctc-deliveries-china-heavy-lift-ship-launch-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/cbgrvx5i/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/joehupgi/Groupphoto2.jpg Delivery ceremony of Greta C, Carisbrooke Shipping's new shortsea cargo vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/oi02gzcj/King-Two-Dajin-Heavy-Industry1.jpg King Two https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/e2xck592/Grande-Tokyo1.jpg Grande Tokyo bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T04:16:01.638Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | April 22 – Bulker and PCTC deliveries, China heavy lift ship launch and more Europe, Royal T Shipyards, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Carisbrooke Shipping, Greta C (vessel), Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, Dajin Shipping, King Two (vessel), Italy, Grimaldi Group, Grande Tokyo (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/imo-develops-plan-for-evacuation-of-ships-from-middle-east-waters 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 2026-04-22T04:15:08.183Z IMO develops plan for evacuation of ships from Middle East waters MENA, International Maritime Organisation, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/agp-lng-to-acquire-full-ownership-of-cai-mep-terminal-in-vietnam https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/xr1jywoa/AGP-LNG.jpg LNG carrier at a terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T01:49:48.173Z AG&P LNG to acquire full ownership of Cai Mep terminal in Vietnam Asia, Vietnam, AG&P LNG, LNG, Singapore, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/technology-firm-reports-successful-test-firing-of-laser-weapon-from-us-navy-aircraft-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/ehj8arca/US-Navy1.jpg AeroVironment's palletised laser weapon system set up on the flight deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush. The system was successfully demonstrated on board the carrier in October 2025 when it tracked, engaged, and neutralised multiple target drones. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T01:30:51.128Z Technology firm reports successful test firing of laser weapon from US Navy aircraft carrier North America, US Navy, United States, USS George HW Bush, Nimitz class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/carisbrooke-shipping-takes-delivery-of-new-shortsea-cargo-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/joehupgi/Groupphoto2.jpg Delivery ceremony of Greta C, Carisbrooke Shipping's new shortsea cargo vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-22T00:56:25.961Z Carisbrooke Shipping takes delivery of new shortsea cargo vessel Europe, United Kingdom, Carisbrooke Shipping, Greta C (vessel), Netherlands, Royal T Shipyards, Vertom Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-navy-to-arm-warships-with-patriot-missiles-for-the-first-time https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/cr01lell/PAC3MSE-cleared-release.jpg Visualization of US Navy warship launching a PAC-3 MSE missile bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T20:09:23.525Z US Navy to arm warships with Patriot missiles for the first time North America, United States, US Department of Defense, US Navy, United States Navy, Lockheed Martin https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/court-ruling-favors-renewable-energy-lobbyists-in-us-permitting-row https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-23/4atyldyy/construction-updates.jpg Revolution Wind bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:57:37.901Z Court ruling favors renewable energy lobbyists in US permitting row subsidies, taxpayer abuse, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/production-stalls-at-russias-tuapse-refinery-after-drone-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/fjx3r0c3/2026-04-20T072654Z1670389305RC2VSKAZHXUCRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-PORT-DRONES-1776670429.jpg Fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:49:19.174Z Production stalls at Russia's Tuapse refinery after drone strike Europe, Russia, Port of Tuapse, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Rosneft https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/golden-fleet-headlines-proposed-15-trillion-us-defence-budget https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-24/006r19gb/wmremove-transformed-6.jpeg Trump-class warship rendering bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:43:57.501Z "Golden Fleet" headlines proposed $1.5 trillion US defence budget North America, United States, The Pentagon, General Dynamcis, Huntington Ingalls Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/wah-kwong-launches-dedicated-dry-bulk-operating-entity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/8yjawhq1/hampton-sky.jpeg Hampton Sky, a Wah Kwong-owned Kamsarmax bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:38:21.412Z Wah Kwong launches dedicated dry bulk operating entity Asia, Hong Kong, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, business news, China, New Dayang Shipbuilding, Wuhu Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/engie-seeks-a-way-out-of-us-offshore-wind-leases-in-talks-for-possible-refund https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:37:57.514Z Engie seeks a way out of US offshore wind leases, in talks for possible refund North America, United States, France, ENGIE, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Ocean Winds, TotalEnergies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/feature-clock-ticks-on-ceasefire-as-us-forces-intercept-another-iranian-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:32:01.405Z FEATURE | Clock ticks on ceasefire as US forces intercept another Iranian ship North America, United States, MENA, Iran, US Central Command, Asia, Pakistan, Middle East Conflicts, Sri Lanka https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-hints-philippine-energy-aid-has-military-strings-attached https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-31/0030akk7/250328-O-N0132-10991.jpg The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force frigate JS Noshiro (nearest to camera), the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal, and the US Navy destroyer USS Shoup conducting a joint patrol in the South China Sea, March 28, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:23:01.575Z China hints Philippine energy aid has military strings attached Asia, China, Philippines, South China Sea territory disputes, Exercise Balikatan, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/another-us-drone-firm-launches-two-new-usv-designs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/3own6604/Comet10-2.jpg BlackSea Technologies' new high-speed USV design bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:12:09.305Z Another US drone firm launches two new USV designs North America, United States, BlackSea Technologies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/japan-eases-pacifist-restraints-to-allow-global-defence-exports-rattling-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-08/uxeckyg4/Photo-Japanese-MOD-211.jpg JS Mogami, lead ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's Mogami-class stealth frigates bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:11:36.324Z Japan eases pacifist restraints to allow global defence exports, rattling China Asia, Japan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Japan Self Defence Forces, China, Philippines, North America, United States, Europe, Germany, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/shrinking-low-sulphur-oil-supply-threatens-marine-fuel-stability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-22/d5xrklnw/portoverviewbanner.jpg Port of Fujairah bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T19:03:34.689Z Shrinking low-sulphur oil supply threatens marine fuel stability Africa, South Sudan, Oceania, Australia, Asia, Singapore, MENA, Port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Port of Singapore, Latin America, Brazil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/norway-outpaces-its-own-oil-and-gas-production-forecast-for-march https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/s5krrp8k/1643dd07e6bbfa799835bb4562787099270bfe5d-2560x1440.jpg Troll C platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T18:57:28.258Z Norway outpaces its own oil and gas production forecast for March Europe, Norway, Norwegian Offshore Directorate https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/dajin-heavy-indutrys-newest-heavy-lift-ship-floated-out https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/oi02gzcj/King-Two-Dajin-Heavy-Industry1.jpg King Two bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T12:06:15.589Z Dajin Heavy Industry's newest heavy lift ship floated out Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, King Two (vessel), Dajin Shipping, Dajin Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/brazilian-authorities-launch-probe-into-slave-like-conditions-on-vessel-found-adrift-at-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/s6q7dcwk/Latifa-Marinha-do-Brasil-3.e7fdc6.jpg The pollution control vessel Latifa as seen from an approaching Brazilian Navy ship bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T11:25:00.001Z Brazilian authorities launch probe into "slave-like" conditions on vessel found adrift at sea Brazil, Latin America, Brazilian Navy, Tanzania, Latifa (vessel), Belgium, Venezuela, Uruguay https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/new-chinese-electric-containership-enters-operational-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/hrh59z6f/awvwsbt289rmt0cxdearp2xzyr.jpg Ningyuan Dian Kun bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T10:59:29.028Z New Chinese electric containership enters operational service Asia, China, Ningyuan Dian Kun, China Classification Society, Ningyuan Dian Peng (vessel), Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, Ningbo Ocean Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-chief-claims-current-energy-turmoil-is-worst-in-history https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/xw5siwwg/7as8f69a6f9a6f9sa.jpg QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub, was hit by Iranian missiles bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T10:36:13.188Z IEA chief claims current energy turmoil is worst in history International Energy Agency, Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Europe, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/new-maritime-scam-offers-fake-hormuz-passage-for-cryptocurrency https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T10:32:11.873Z New maritime scam offers fake Hormuz passage for cryptocurrency Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-even-record-us-oil-output-falls-short-of-replacing-supply-losses https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/80ode5k5/maxresdefault.jpg Louisiana Offshore Oil Port tanker offloading terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/tdt1idrx/us-oil-terminal-long-beach Marathon oil terminal in Long Beach, California bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T10:28:34.575Z OPINION | Even record US oil output falls short of replacing supply losses North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/partnership-to-develop-missile-equipped-usvs-for-us-military https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/fhfgw53m/69e6543eb3409a9f86ecca69H38-Weaponization-20Foot-Container-2resized-p-20001.jpg Artist's impression of a Magnet Defense MUSV firing a missile bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T10:25:43.137Z Partnership to develop missile-equipped USVs for US military North America, United States, US Department of Defense, Hanwha Defense USA, Magnet Defense https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/internal-exploitation-grows-as-rohingya-turn-to-trafficking-their-own https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-03/0peb4bjb/passport-2714675.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T10:22:09.884Z Internal exploitation grows as Rohingya turn to trafficking their own illegal migration, people smuggling, Rohingya, Asia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/gnv-ferry-completes-undergoing-upgrades-in-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-24/2zi9taqq/GNV-Polaris.png GNV Polaris bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T10:17:24.767Z GNV ferry completes undergoing upgrades in China Europe, Asia, Italy, China, GNV Polaris, Grandi Navi Veloci, Guangzhou Shipyard International, China State Shipbuilding Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/latin-america-may-see-an-oil-production-surge-if-crude-stays-at-100 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/ybnjkc4m/FPSO-One-Guyana-Source-SBM-Offshore-via-LinkedIn-1024x683.jpg FPSO One Guyana bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T09:54:24.115Z Latin America may see an oil production surge if crude stays at $100 Latin America, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Argentina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/geopolitical-chaos-forces-baltic-exchange-to-rethink-rate-benchmarks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T09:49:27.938Z Geopolitical chaos forces Baltic Exchange to rethink rate benchmarks Baltic Exchange, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/supply-contraction-drives-us-natural-gas-futures-higher https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-08/lhjkvxcd/Rio-Grande-LNG-NextDecade-780x470(1).jpg Rio Grande LNG facility bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T09:45:40.908Z Supply contraction drives US natural gas futures higher North America, United States, MENA, Iran, iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/vessel-review-capt-daniel-armstrong-blessey-marine-services-welcomes-epa-tier-iv-inland-tug-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/8v50uqhg/Capt-Daniel-Armstrong-MarineTraffic-com-Charles-D-Leonard.jpg Capt Daniel Armstrong https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/8zdkfipr/One-of-the-tugs-two-Mitsubishi-S12R-engines-with-a-Reintjes-gearbox-Capt-Daniel-Armstrong-Karl-Senner-slash-Alden-Settoon1.jpg One of the tug's two Mitsubishi S12R engines with a Reintjes gearbox https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/73z6e7yl/Capt-Daniel-Armstrong-Karl-Senner-slash-Alden-Settoon1.jpg Capt Daniel Armstrong bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T08:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Capt Daniel Armstrong – Blessey Marine Services welcomes EPA Tier IV inland tug to fleet North America, United States, Texas, Vessel Repair, Blessey Marine Services, Louisiana, Mississippi River, Illinois, Capt Daniel Armstrong (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-braveheart-cargo-barge-to-support-allseas-heavy-lifting-operations-in-north-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/yyjyx6kg/Braveheart-Allseas1.jpg Braveheart https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/167ttywl/Braveheart-Allseas-21.jpg Braveheart bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Braveheart – Cargo barge to support Allseas' heavy lifting operations in North Sea Europe, Switzerland, Netherlands, Allseas, China, Asia, Braveheart (vessel), CIMC Raffles, Pioneering Spirit, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/us-aircraft-carrier-eisenhower-suffers-onboard-fire-while-undergoing-maintenance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/j8c53rd2/8832265-2048x1365.jpg The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T05:21:33.543Z US aircraft carrier Eisenhower suffers onboard fire while undergoing maintenance incidents, USS Dwight D Eisenhower, US Navy, Nimitz class, Virginia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/new-tour-boat-safety-regulations-to-be-enforced-in-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/l7kg07xh/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-12-57-58-AdminNuwaraEliyaversion02.mxd-12221209381580lk00231-admin-nuwaraeliya-version02-02sep05-1.pdf.jpg Map showing Sri Lanka's Central Province bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T05:01:07.374Z New tour boat safety regulations to be enforced in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Asia, Sri Lanka, incidents, Lake Gregory https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/us-coast-guard-icebreaker-polar-star-returns-to-seattle-following-antarctic-deployment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-27/2o8q07ze/251120-G-FN033-10421.jpg The US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, November 20, 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T04:26:12.931Z US Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star returns to Seattle following Antarctic deployment polar, North America, United States, Washington State, Antarctica, USCGC Polar Star, US Department of Defense, Ross Sea, New Zealand, Oceania, Australia, Tasmania, Hobart, Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, US Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/van-oord-wraps-up-monopile-foundation-installation-at-baltic-power-wind-farm-off-poland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/ly1b2uq8/Van-Oord.jpg Monopile foundations for installation at the Baltic Power wind farm offshore Poland bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T03:06:43.857Z Van Oord wraps up monopile foundation installation at Baltic Power wind farm off Poland Europe, Poland, Netherlands, Van Oord, Baltic Power offshore wind farm, Svanen, Germany, Mammoet, SAL Heavy Lift, Lone (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/rio-tinto-inks-charter-with-japans-ns-united-for-methanol-capable-bulkers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bcxp6k0r/L-R-Laure-Baratgin-Head-of-Commercial-Operations-at-Rio-Tinto-and-Kazuma-Yamanaka-President-of-NS-United-Kaiun-Kaisha-Photo-Rio-Tinto1.jpg Laure Baratgin (left), Head of Commercial Operations at Rio Tinto, and Kazuma Yamanaka, President of NS United Kaiun Kaisha, at the signing of the contract bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T02:57:54.517Z Rio Tinto inks charter with Japan's NS United for methanol-capable bulkers Oceania, Asia, Japan, NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Rio Tinto, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, Newcastlemax, asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-april-21-new-naval-dive-support-craft-australian-frigate-purchase-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/jqa65033/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/72x9qog6/BRF-Emile-Bertin-scaled.jpg Launch of Emile Bertin, the French Navy's third logistic support ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/uk27yi45/Launch-of-the-Indian-Navy-dive-support-vessel-A23-Titagarh-Rail-Systems1.jpg Launch of the Indian Navy dive support vessel A23 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-17/za83x3wz/steel-cutting-rheinmetall-class-424 Steel cutting ceremony for the German Navy's third Class 424 intelligence ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/qjz1cj0c/Freire-Shipyard-1.jpeg Launching of A22 Proserpina bairdmaritime en 2026-04-21T01:30:39.830Z Security Vessel News Roundup | April 21 – New naval dive support craft, Australian frigate purchase and more Émile Bertin (vessel), Europe, France, French Navy, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Asia, Indian Navy, India, Titagarh Rail Systems, A23 (vessel), A20, Australia, Oceania, Japan, Royal Australian Navy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mogami class, Germany, German Navy, Rheinmetall, Spain, Spanish Navy, Freire Shipyard, Proserpina (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/american-drone-firm-unveils-new-usv-design-for-naval-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/bgy6vt3w/S42.jpg Concept render of Saildrone's new high-speed USVs bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T20:14:15.361Z American drone firm unveils new USV design for naval operations North America, United States, Saildrone, Lockheed Martin, Fincantieri Marine Group, American Magic https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/long-delayed-golden-pass-lng-finally-sets-sail-with-its-first-export-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/b5jpiw83/Photo_Golden_Pass_LNG1.jpg Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T20:04:12.216Z Long-delayed Golden Pass LNG finally sets sail with its first export tanker North America, United States, Golden Pass LNG Texas, MENA, QatarEnergy, Qatar, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-why-persian-gulf-nations-fear-a-managed-hormuz-leaves-them-exposed https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/g4mtt3qa/The_first_of_two_Terminal_High_Altitude_Area_Defense__THAAD__interceptors_is_launched_during_a_succe.jpg THAAD battery bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T20:00:41.584Z FEATURE | Why Persian Gulf nations fear a "managed" Hormuz leaves them exposed MENA, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Israel, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/saudi-yanbu-crude-loadings-stumble-following-near-record-export-streak https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T19:51:44.573Z Saudi Yanbu crude loadings stumble following near-record export streak MENA, Saudi Arabia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Aramco https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/crisis-mechanism-activated-to-curb-rising-costs-for-eu-fishers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-28/oxmj1t5i/fishing-port-40512651280.jpg Fishing boats at an unidentified Mediterranean port (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T19:48:06.068Z Crisis mechanism activated to curb rising costs for EU fishers Europe, European Commission, European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, European Union https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-rise-on-heightened-us-iran-tensions-and-maritime-disruption 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 2026-04-20T19:36:49.092Z Oil prices rise on heightened US-Iran tensions and maritime disruption North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-seized-iranian-ship-suspected-to-have-dual-use-military-items-onboard 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 2026-04-20T19:30:11.252Z VIDEO | Seized Iranian ship suspected to have dual-use military items onboard MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Asia, China, Middle East Conflicts, Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, Malaysia, Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipping-traffic-spooked-after-weekend-escalation-in-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 2026-04-20T19:19:38.132Z Shipping traffic spooked after weekend escalation in Strait of Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, North America, United States, Europe, France, CMA CGM, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/franco-belgian-consortium-wins-100m-port-expansion-project-in-peru https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-19/aqg6s5id/apmtc-2-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg APM Terminals Callao bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T19:11:46.786Z Franco-Belgian consortium wins €100m port expansion project in Peru Latin America, Eiffage Génie Civil, Peru, Europe, France, Belgium, Jan de Nul, APM Terminals Callao, Port of Callao, Denmark, Maersk, Italy, MSC, Terminal Investment