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<image:caption>Two Australian Border Force officers secure a foreign vessel suspected of illegal fishing off Croker Island in the Northern Territory, May 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Australian authorities apprehend foreign nationals for suspected illegal fishing in Northern Territory waters</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rendering of German Navy F126 frigates</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/new-uae-pipeline-to-beat-hormuz-chokepoint-now-halfway-to-completion-adnoc-chief-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline</image:caption>
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<news:title>New UAE pipeline to beat Hormuz chokepoint now halfway to completion, ADNOC chief says</news:title>
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<image:caption>Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/shadow-fleet-glut-lowers-urals-crude-shipping-costs-to-india</loc>
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<image:caption>A Sovcomflot tanker</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:58:52.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>"Shadow fleet" glut lowers Urals crude shipping costs to India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/hj-shipbuilding-and-construction-operating-profit-surges-in-q1-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>HJ Shipbuilding and Construction's Yeongdo shipyard</image:caption>
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<news:title>HJ Shipbuilding and Construction operating profit surges in Q1 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/broad-segment-slump-dampens-baltic-dry-bulk-index</loc>
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<image:caption>Bulker</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:50:04.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Broad segment slump dampens Baltic dry bulk index</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-arabia-oil-shipments-hit-a-over-two-decade-low-in-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia</image:caption>
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<news:title>Saudi Arabia oil shipments hit a over two-decade low in March</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lukoil platform</image:caption>
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<news:title>Russia gives green light to shoot down drones over Caspian Sea rigs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/dorian-lpg-reports-surge-in-quarterly-revenue-and-profit</loc>
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<image:caption>Areion</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dorian LPG reports surge in quarterly revenue and profit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/energy-reserves-up-for-grabs-as-indonesia-offers-13-oil-and-gas-blocks</loc>
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<image:caption>Map of Natuna Sea and its offshore blocks, Indonesia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:29:25.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy reserves up for grabs as Indonesia offers 13 oil and gas blocks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:title>Strait of Hormuz closure puts global food prices on thin ice, UN warns</news:title>
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<news:title>Why the renewed US waiver won't mean more Russian oil on the market</news:title>
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<image:caption>The barge MMLP 321 after contact with the Pelican Island Bridge.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NTSB: Stronger than expected current caused barge collision in Galveston</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sauri, sailing under a former name</image:caption>
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<news:title>Russian diesel floats idle off Chile despite regional fuel shortages</news:title>
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<image:caption>Map showing Indonesia and its offshore areas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:59:40.502Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>An Iskander short-range ballistic missile being fired from a Russian Ground Forces mobile launcher. Russia has fired numerous Iskander missiles against targets in Ukraine since the February 2022 invasion that began the current conflict between the two countries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:48:28.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia puts its tactical nuclear launch readiness on full display as naval assets participate in exercise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Russian Navy, NATO, nuclear weapons</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Naming ceremony of Navios Cyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:45:04.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newbuild container ship for Navios formally named in South Korea</news:title>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:29:16.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-month Persian Gulf tanker logjam begins to clear as ships exit Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Persian Gulf, Asia, South Korea, China, HMM, Iraq, Unipec, SINOPEC, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, COSCO Shipping, Sinochem</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/qatarenergy-sets-foot-in-uruguay-with-three-offshore-block-acquisitions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-25/1le8sxw2/ANCAP-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of Uruguay's offshore exploration blocks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:22:54.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>QatarEnergy sets foot in Uruguay with three offshore block acquisitions</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Latin America, Uruguay, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, APA Corporation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/uk-blunts-sanctions-on-russian-oil-as-middle-east-war-stokes-prices</loc>
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<image:caption>A Sovcomflot tanker</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:18:35.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK blunts sanctions on Russian oil as Middle East war stokes prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, sanctions, Russia, Sakhalin 2, Yamal LNG project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/dredging-unit-lifts-demes-revenue-in-q1-2026-to-1b</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/qryr8bs0/DEME20-20Norse20Wind20naming20ceremony20284291.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DEME's turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the Port of Oslo for her christening, March 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:43:14.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dredging unit lifts DEME's revenue in Q1 2026 to $1b</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Belgium, DEME Group, DEME, business news, financial results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/israel-operations-shutdown-hits-energeans-q1-2026-results</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-13/lvdipzg4/Energean-Power-FPSO.-Source-Energean-768x512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FPSO Energean Power</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:29:35.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel operations shutdown hits Energean's Q1 2026 results</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Europe, United Kingdom, Israel, Energean, Helleniq Energy, Greece, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/norway-produces-more-oil-and-gas-than-expected-in-april</loc>
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<image:caption>Equinor's Troll A platform</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:22:18.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norway produces more oil and gas than expected in April</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Norwegian Offshore Directorate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/leonardo-scores-371m-naval-combat-systems-deal-for-kuwait</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-04/qs8iai95/EDGE-Group-main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Altaf, a Falaj 3-class OPV operated by the UAE Navy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:19:39.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leonardo scores $371m naval combat systems deal for Kuwait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Leonardo, MENA, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, EDGE Group, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait Naval Force, Kuwait, Falaj 3 class</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/viking-holdings-reports-revenue-growth-and-narrowed-net-loss-in-q1</loc>
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<image:caption>Viking Yidun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:08:57.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viking Holdings reports revenue growth and narrowed net loss in Q1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Bermuda, Viking Cruises, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/woodsides-lng-plants-in-australia-hit-by-worker-strike-after-talks-fail</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-24/mvooldxh/Photo_Woodside1_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Woodside's Pluto LNG onshore facility in Western Australia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T09:51:42.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woodside's LNG plants in Australia hit by worker strike after talks fail</news:title>
<news:keywords>strike action, Oceania, Australia, Woodside Energy, North West Shelf LNG, Pluto LNG, ocenaia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/local-backlash-sinks-royal-caribbean-water-park-plans-in-mexico</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T09:43:35.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local backlash sinks Royal Caribbean water park plans in Mexico</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Mexico, environmental activism, North America, United States, Royal Caribbean International</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>The German Navy frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (right) in formation with the Danish and Faroese patrol vessels HDMS Hvidbjørnen and HDMS Brimil during a NATO exercise</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T09:38:29.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Political deadlock keeps NATO from planning Strait of Hormuz mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>NATO, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Europe, France, United Kingdom, Persian Gulf</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Rendering of a Pelican Aqua wellboat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T09:37:08.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese yard to build four wellboats for Norwegian owner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Asia, Norway, China, CIMC Raffles, Pelican Aqua Holding, Salt Ship Design</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-15/e0ftz100/8861585.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yantian Container Terminal in Shenzhen, China</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T09:33:39.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US charges Chinese firms, executives of manipulating container prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Asia, China</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Merwestroom</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wheelhouse</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Veth azimuthing thruster</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fassi crane</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Merwestroom with the wheelhouse raised</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Merwestroom – Dutch electric hopper barge suitable for inland waters</news:title>
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<image:caption>Atlas</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Christening ceremony of the floating dry dock Atlas, October 10, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Atlas – Dry dock to support construction of US Navy's future ballistic missile submarines</news:title>
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<image:caption>Artist's impression of the IWAI hybrid survey vessels</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T08:50:55.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dutch firm to design new survey boats for Indian inland waterway authority</news:title>
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<image:caption>Christening of the LCO2 carrier Northern Purpose, May 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T08:22:11.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bernhard Schulte's first LCO2 carrier christened in China</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Strategic Marine, and Bob Mainprize, Managing Director of Mainprize Offshore, after signing the contract for the 33-metre SWATH crewboats, May 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A crewboat that has been retrofitted with an electric propulsion system</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TSS Cruiser</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Artist's impression of Aircat Vessels' new SES crewboat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wind Ally naming ceremony, September 24, 2025</image:caption>
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<url>
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<url>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/ad-ports-group-launches-cruise-and-ferry-terminal-services-in-egypt</loc>
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<url>
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<image:caption>A pollution responder with Pacific Environmental Corporation transits Ala War Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-ease-as-trump-hits-pause-on-planned-iran-attack</loc>
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<url>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T18:24:54.549Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Israeli forces boarding a boat part of an activist flotilla attempting to break a naval blockade on Gaza</image:caption>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-drops-as-all-vessel-segments-decline</loc>
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<url>
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<url>
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<url>
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<url>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Bakkafrost Scotland's Applecross facility</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T10:03:58.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bakkafrost Q1 2026 profit up despite earnings slump in Scotland</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/middle-east-tensions-have-asian-gas-buyers-looking-to-australia</loc>
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<image:caption>Darwin LNG</image:caption>
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<news:title>Middle East tensions have Asian gas buyers looking to Australia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/taiwan-calls-out-china-as-the-main-source-of-regional-unease</loc>
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<image:caption>People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning underway during the celebration of the PLAN's 75th founding anniversary, April 23, 2024</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T09:43:40.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan calls out China as the main source of regional unease</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/nextera-ceo-praises-offshore-wind-project-hit-by-massive-cost-overruns</loc>
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<image:caption>Offshore wind turbines (representative photo only)</image:caption>
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<news:title>NextEra CEO praises offshore wind project hit by massive cost overruns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/awards-2025-best-thrill-boat-rocket-rebel-chartwell-marine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-23/5lguuntn/Thames-Rockets-main1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Best Thrill Boat – Rocket Rebel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AWARDS 2025 | Best Thrill Boat – Rocket Rebel – Chartwell Marine</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-advantage-serenity-japanese-built-suezmax-tanker-boasts-array-of-energy-saving-features</loc>
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<image:caption>Advantage Serenity</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Advantage Serenity – Japanese-built Suezmax tanker boasts array of energy-saving features</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Suezmax, Japan, Europe, Switzerland, Advantage Tankers, Marshall Islands, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Advantage Serenity (vessel)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/vessel-review-fox-master-compact-hybrid-workboat-to-support-fish-farming-in-norwegian-waters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-19/f4r1gydj/Fox-Master-Samba-Marin-main1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fox Master</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fox Master</image:caption>
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<image:caption>One of the three HS.Marine cranes on the aft deck</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fox Master</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fox Master</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Fox Master – Compact hybrid workboat to support fish farming in Norwegian waters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Samba Marin, Progreen, Fox Master (vessel), Norwegian Maritime Authority</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/jackups-liftboats/opinion-middle-east-conflict-reverberates-through-jackup-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-19/4e8m9wwo/Perro-Negro-7-MarineTraffic-com-Deepak-Teja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Saipem jackup drilling rig Perro Negro 7, which resumed operating for Saudi Aramco in 2026 and will remain under contract until 2034</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Middle East jackup supply, demand and committed utilisation (2021-2027F)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Middle East conflict reverberates through jackup market</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Arabian Gulf, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait Oil Company, Iran, Europe, europe, incidents, Asia, Maldives, Maldives National Defence Force</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/seychelles-coast-guard-patrol-boat-sunk-to-serve-as-artificial-reef</loc>
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<image:caption>The Seychelles Coast Guard patrol boat PS Topaz sinks stern first after being scuttled to serve as an artificial reef in the Indian Ocean, May 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TT-Line Company's Spirit of Tasmania IV. The ferry was already handed over in 2024, but technical issues and a lack of adequate wharf facilities have prevented it from entering service as originally scheduled.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:40:18.393Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:56:13.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Queensland Government establishes Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (Queensland)</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Potter, a dredger operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:32:08.321Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>North America, United States, Texas, US Army Corps of Engineers</news:keywords>
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</url>
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<image:caption>Mardi Gras</image:caption>
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