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<news:title>Floating nuclear power could be coming to US federal waters</news:title>
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<image:caption>Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas</image:caption>
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<news:title>US production and weak Chinese demand set to erase oil deficit by 2027</news:title>
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<image:caption>China Coast Guard personnel in a confrontation with Philippine Navy forces in the Second Thomas Shoal, July 21, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Philippine and Chinese ministers clash over South China Sea incident</news:title>
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<image:caption>A DOF vessel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T09:35:11.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DOF Group sells four PSVs and acquires two new CSVs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/drone-threats-force-night-time-vessel-ban-at-russian-port</loc>
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<image:caption>Port of Novorossiysk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T09:22:36.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone threats force night-time vessel ban at Russian port</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/eu-regulators-express-concern-over-saipem-subsea-7-deal-cites-risks-of-price-hikes-and-stifled-innovation</loc>
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<image:caption>Saipem 10000</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T09:15:02.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU regulators express concern over Saipem-Subsea 7 deal, cites risks of price hikes and stifled innovation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/rheinmetall-undecided-on-german-naval-yards-bid-after-tkms-drops-out</loc>
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<image:caption>German Naval Yards</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rheinmetall undecided on German Naval Yards bid after TKMS drops out</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/vessel-review-arctic-tern-wallenius-wilhelmsen-places-methanol-dual-fuel-car-carrier-on-asia-europe-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>Arctic Tern's delivery ceremony</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Arctic Tern at the Port of Shanghai for her first methanol bunkering</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Arctic Tern – Wallenius Wilhelmsen places methanol dual-fuel car carrier on Asia-Europe trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/vessel-review-new-zealand-customs-service-to-deploy-rovs-for-counter-narcotics-missions</loc>
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<image:caption>A 50cm ROV</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A 50cm ROV</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A 50cm ROV being deployed into the water</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A 50cm ROV</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | New Zealand Customs Service to deploy ROVs for counter-narcotics missions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, New Zealand, New Zealand Customs Service, North America, Oceanbotics, United States, Royal New Zealand Navy, Australian Border Force</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/korea-ocean-business-corporation-takes-delivery-of-new-lng-dual-fuel-car-carrier</loc>
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<image:caption>Glovis Nova</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T04:58:45.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Korea Ocean Business Corporation takes delivery of new LNG dual-fuel car carrier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Guangzhou Shipyard International, South Korea, Korea Ocean Business Corporation, Glovis Nova (vessel), Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/fishing-vessel-news-roundup-july-23-south-african-custom-seiner-delivery-scottish-farm-support-workboat-orders-and-more</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/cg3vpttu/Russian-Maritime-Register-of-Shipping1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian crab fishing boat Zaliv Shelikhova</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Marlin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Project ST192 factory trawler Kapitan Yunak built by United Shipbuilding Corporation's Admiralty Shipyards</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ryacfrjd/Creativity-Sachal-Shipyard1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Creativity</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Renderings of Inverlussa Marine Services' new service vessels and feed barge scheduled to be delivered in 2027</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T04:48:26.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fishing Vessel News Roundup | July 23 – South African custom seiner delivery, Scottish farm support workboat orders and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Zaliv Shelikhova (vessel), Project CCa5712LS, Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard, Globus, Severnaya Verf, Marlin (vessel), Project MT1112XL, Norway, Marin Teknikk, Skipsteknisk, Project ST192, Admiralty Shipyards, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Kapitan Ipatov (vessel), Russian Fishery Company, Africa, South Africa, Hesko Fishing, Creativity (vessel), Sachal Shipyard, United Kingdom, Scotland, Inverlussa Marine Services, Macduff Ship Design</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/one-missing-following-explosion-on-containership-at-chinas-yangluo-port</loc>
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<image:caption>Photograph showing the damaged stern of the container vessel Yihang Mingyuan after it suffered an onboard explosion and a subsequent fire at the Port of Yangluo in China's Hubei province, July 22, 2026. One of the ship's crew remains unaccounted for as of July 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T04:08:01.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One missing following explosion on containership at China's Yangluo Port</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Asia, China, Port of Yangluo (China), China Maritime Safety Administration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/potting/new-russian-crab-boat-wraps-up-sea-trials</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian crab fishing boat Zaliv Shelikhova</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T03:46:04.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Russian crab boat wraps up sea trials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Project CCa5712LS, Zaliv Shelikhova (vessel), Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard, Shelikhov Bay (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/new-lpg-tanker-joins-montfort-maritime-fleet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/knx0s1f0/MFM-Nicole.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MFM Nicole</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T03:40:14.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New LPG tanker joins Montfort Maritime fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Singapore, MFM Nicole (vessel), Montfort Maritime, Montfort Group, Europe, Switzerland, Lloyd's Register, Panama</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/china-launches-satellite-carrying-rocket-from-ship-at-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>Launch of a Yinli-1 satellite carrying rocket from a ship in the East China Sea, July 22, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T03:22:00.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China launches satellite-carrying rocket from ship at sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, East China Sea, Philippines</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/india-introduces-new-rules-for-sea-carriage-of-plastic-pellets</loc>
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<image:caption>The listing container vessel MSC Elsa 3 off the coast of Kerala, India. The ship sank on May 25, 2025, causing some of her cargo of plastic pellets to wash ashore with some reaching as far as Sri Lanka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T02:48:38.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India introduces new rules for sea carriage of plastic pellets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, MSC Elsa 3 (vessel), International Maritime Organisation, incidents</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-temporarily-suspends-operations-at-ukraines-chernomorsk-port</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-03/9qw56hb3/maersk-cargo1024x576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd ships</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T02:36:46.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maersk temporarily suspends operations at Ukraine's Chornomorsk Port</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Denmark, Maersk, Romania, Ukraine, Port of Chornomorsk, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Chernomorsk (Ukraine)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/fire-ignites-on-anchor-handler-in-brazils-campos-basin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/4n6wcddn/Skandi-Logger-DOF1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The AHTS Skandi Logger</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T02:19:08.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire ignites on anchor handler in Brazil's Campos Basin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, incidents, Brazil, Skandi Logger (vessel), Norway, DOF, Europe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/south-korea-detains-foreign-cargo-ship-for-breaching-un-sanctions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-07/cftp8iio/pexels-amar-30550487.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of East Asia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T00:41:04.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea detains foreign cargo ship for breaching UN sanctions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, sanctions, North Korea, South Korea, Prada (vessel), Tanzania, Marshall Islands</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/search-for-missing-victims-of-guyana-ferry-tragedy-yields-12-more-bodies</loc>
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<image:caption>Map of South America showing Guyana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T22:13:51.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guyana ferry tragedy death toll now at 53</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Guyana, Latin America, Barima (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-navy-awards-70m-contract-for-delivery-of-new-cruise-missiles-to-allied-nations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/4lpzk6tf/RAACM-G.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CoAspire RAACM-ER missile being fired from a ground launch vehicle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T21:44:31.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Navy awards $70m contract for delivery of new cruise missiles to allied nations</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Navy, Coalition Heterogenous Affordable Offensive Strike, rapidly adaptable affordable cruise missile, rapidly adaptable affordable cruise missile extended range</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/investigators-publish-report-on-gas-poisoning-mishap-on-australian-fishing-vessel</loc>
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<image:caption>Antarctic Discovery</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:39:39.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran strikes keep ships wary as Strait of Hormuz traffic falls</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Yemen, Houthi rebels</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-capitalises-on-pacific-missile-tension-to-rebuild-solomon-islands-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/7qdjkxj7/solomon-islands-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of Solomon Islands</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:34:51.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US capitalises on Pacific missile tension to rebuild Solomon Islands ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Solomon Islands, North America, United States, Asia, China</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/james-fisher-christens-new-dual-fuel-chemical-tanker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/r5mjkahd/James-Fisher-and-Sons-plc-Orca-Fisher-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orca Fisher arrives in London for her christening ceremony, July 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:22:51.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>James Fisher christens new dual-fuel chemical tanker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, James Fisher and Sons, James Fisher Maritime Transport, Asia, China, Sweden, FKAB Marine Design, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, LNG, China Merchants Group</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asian-refiners-opt-for-the-long-way-around-to-move-saudi-oil</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/i46gfhw2/Suez-Canal-Authority1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ships in the Suez Canal (photo date unknown)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:20:50.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian refiners opt for the long way around to move Saudi oil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Africa, Cape of Good Hope, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Egypt, Arab Petroleum Pipeline Company Sumed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/facing-supply-squeeze-egypt-turns-to-energy-majors-for-long-term-lng-deals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/cayzavjy/851370231034634512599498517065820373778432n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ain Sukhna terminal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:15:16.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Facing supply squeeze, Egypt turns to energy majors for long-term LNG deals</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Egypt, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, TotalEnergies, BP, France, Israel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/halliburton-warns-of-revenue-slump-as-middle-east-picture-stays-murky</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-16/vm5anug3/oil-rig-2191711_1280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oil rig (representative photo only)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:10:27.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Halliburton warns of revenue slump as Middle East picture stays murky</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Halliburton, financial results, business news, MENA, Latin America, Europe, Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/nkts-new-cable-layer-heads-to-norway-for-final-outfitting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/pyljhl5b/NKT-Eleonora-NKT1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NKT Eleonora</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:04:34.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NKT's new cable layer heads to Norway for final outfitting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, NKT, NKT Eleonora (vessel), Norway, Vard Shipyards Romania, Romania, Denmark, Salt Ship Design, Vard Brattvaag</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vessel-review-viking-annar-new-190-guest-cruise-ship-to-serve-rhine-main-and-danube-river-itineraries</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/omy9gt9z/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-09-46-54-Instagram11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Viking Annar</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/2pdgl2ze/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-09-47-07-Instagram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Viking Annar</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/40c4rw0f/Viking-Annar-MarineTraffic-com-Jan-Kuhlmann.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Viking Annar during trials</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Viking Annar – New 190-guest cruise ship to serve Rhine, Main and Danube River itineraries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Switzerland, Germany, Neptun Werft, Viking Cruises, Viking Annar (vessel), Rhine River, Main River, Danube River, United States, North America, Austria, Hungary, France, Netherlands</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-star-norge-grieg-maritimes-new-kamsarmax-bulkers-to-be-operated-on-global-routes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/57ddj9kf/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-10-58-25-Video-Facebook.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Star Norge</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/vk2o4w7n/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-10-57-47-Video-Facebook.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Star Norge sailing in closed hatch configuration during her sea trials</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/rt4ayr0l/Star-Naga-Grieg-Maritime-Group1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Star Naga</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Star Norge – Grieg Maritime's new Kamsarmax bulkers to be operated on global routes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Grieg Maritime Group, Norway, DNV, Asia, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, 708 Research Institute, Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, Star Norge (vessel), Star Naga (vessel), Star Narvik (vessel), Star Nordkapp (vessel), Kamsarmax, G2 Ocean</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-someone-is-showing-a-lot-of-underwater-interest-in-indonesias-straits</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/53df3e7i/HY-119-Philippines1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An unmanned underwater vehicle of suspected Chinese origin that was recovered off the Philippines' Masbate province on December 30, 2024. Indonesia has been reporting discoveries of similar craft in its waters.</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T08:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Someone is showing a lot of underwater interest in Indonesia's straits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Indonesia, China, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Lombok Strait, Makassar Strait, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/us-marines-conduct-training-using-new-reconnaissance-boat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/eyamolkh/1712863077856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 40-foot multi-mission reconnaissance craft|</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T08:49:11.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Marines conduct training using new reconnaissance boat</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Asia, United States, US Marine Corps, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, The Whiskey Project Group, multi mission reconnaissance craft, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, China</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/frs-windcat-welcomes-new-crewboat-to-fleet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/88mi9xzy/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-16-27-15-CMB.TECH-FRS-Windcat-65.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Windcat 65</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T08:30:17.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FRS Windcat welcomes new crewboat to fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics, Europe, Netherlands, Windcat Offshore, FRS Offshore, Germany, Windcat 65 (vessel), Alu International, Poland, Neptune Marine, Dok en Scheepsbouw Woudsend</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/guyana-ferry-tragedy-death-toll-climbs-to-41</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-17/8dmtzbk3/pexels-levy-marchetto-62951614-15031991.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of South America showing Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T06:20:54.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guyana ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 41</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, incidents, Guyana, Barima (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/boskalis-takes-delivery-of-new-trailing-suction-hopper-dredger</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/pxpfo70p/RIHCProefvaartSeaway-720260703DroneFoto-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seaway</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T06:18:09.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boskalis takes delivery of new trailing suction hopper dredger</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Netherlands, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Royal IHC, Seaway (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/departing-ferry-collides-with-cargo-ship-in-greeces-souda-port</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/m3cmwkiv/Elyros-MarineTraffic-com-Keith-Williams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elyros</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T04:23:12.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Departing ferry collides with cargo ship in Greece's Souda Port</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Greece, incidents, Elyros (vessel), Iosif K (vessel), Port of Souda (Greece), Hellenic Coast Guard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/brazilian-navy-selects-40mm-guns-for-future-patrol-vessels</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-07/zkvpvumh/1573706753714.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T03:40:42.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazilian Navy selects 40mm guns for future patrol vessels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Brazil, Brazilian Navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/partnership-to-outfit-usvs-with-counter-drone-systems</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-11/x1392j9h/17416767693821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The autonomous SWATH demonstrator Pioneer</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T03:30:08.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Partnership to outfit USVs with counter-drone systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>United Kingdom, Europe, Babcock International Group, Acua Ocean</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/worker-crushed-to-death-at-south-korean-shipyard</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-27/spoxx3t8/20250121103739600.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T22:19:39.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker crushed to death at South Korean shipyard</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Uzbekistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/belgiums-defence-chief-says-frigate-replacement-programme-plagued-by-delays-cost-overruns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/nujl3k30/Hr.Ms.KarelDoormanF82721580096461.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Karel Doorman underway. The frigate was acquired by Belgium in 2005 and was recommissioned in Belgian Navy service as Leopold I in 2007. She is still in service with the Belgian Navy as of July 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:48:54.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belgium's defence chief says frigate replacement programme plagued by delays, cost overruns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Belgium, Belgian Navy, Netherlands, Damen Shipyards Group, Karel Doorman class, Royal Netherlands Navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-to-gradually-resume-operations-at-venezuelan-port</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-21/d2tluka1/porto-la-guaira-35-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of La Guaira, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:26:24.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maersk to gradually resume operations at Venezuelan port</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Denmark, Maersk, Latin America, Venezuela, Port of La Guaira (Venezuela)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/refiners-bypass-the-middleman-by-locking-in-direct-venezuelan-crude-deals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/bwgooapt/1165534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jose oil terminal, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:21:39.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Refiners bypass the middleman by locking in direct Venezuelan crude deals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Venezuela, North America, United States, PDVSA, Phillips 66, Reliance Industries, Asia, India, Vitol, Trafigura, Chevron, Valero Energy Corporation, Thailand, TotalEnergies, Europe, France, MENA, Saudi Aramco, Citgo Petroleum, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, PEMEX, Mexico, Eni, Repsol, Spain, Italy, france</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/capesize-rates-bounce-back-but-baltic-dry-bulk-index-still-slips</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-12/elwqyg8w/bulk_4_scaled_1_1536x899.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bulk carrier</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:14:44.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capesize rates bounce back, but Baltic dry bulk index still slips</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Panamax, Capesize, Supramax</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/caspian-pipeline-consortium-suspends-kazakh-oil-intake-after-attacks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-03/198y1f47/SMP3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Caspian Pipeline Consortium's SPM-3</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:10:37.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspends Kazakh oil intake after attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/cosco-shipping-specialised-carriers-to-order-eight-heavy-lift-ships</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-24/wisy7f6a/Photo_COSCO_Heavy_Transport_41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy lift vessel Xin Hao Yua (representative photo)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:04:44.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers to order eight heavy-lift ships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers, CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/kazakhstan-warns-oilfield-chief-of-criminal-charges-over-unpaid-5b-fine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/ig4up6mn/KASHAGAN022.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kashagan oil field, Kazakhstan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:46:21.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kazakhstan warns oilfield chief of criminal charges over unpaid $5b fine</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:22:19.689Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Aftermath of Russian missle attack on Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:16:07.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India protests to Russia after four sailors die in Black Sea strike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-still-sitting-on-substantial-oil-reserves-after-record-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:11:46.177Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:22:56.687Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:16:18.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norway oil and gas output exceeds June forecast</news:title>
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<image:caption>ADNOC's Umm Shaif offshore field</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:13:28.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADNOC doubles down on gas expansion with $6.2b investment decision</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/chinese-shipbuilder-secures-bulk-carrier-contract-with-greek-shipowner</loc>
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