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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-bounces-back-after-hitting-two-month-low</loc>
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<news:title>Baltic dry bulk index bounces back after hitting two-month low</news:title>
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<news:title>US-Iran peace deal weighs on West African crude differentials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/dno-acquires-stake-in-north-sea-field-from-var-energi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:45:28.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DNO acquires stake in North Sea field from Var Energi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/banks-forecast-months-long-recovery-for-strait-of-hormuz-oil-flows</loc>
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<image:caption>Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:40:38.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks forecast months-long recovery for Strait of Hormuz oil flows</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/average-brent-crude-prices-could-fall-with-strait-of-hormuz-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Ras Tanura</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:36:07.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Average Brent crude prices could fall with Strait of Hormuz open</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opec-sees-no-sign-of-peak-in-global-oil-demand-in-the-near-term</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:30:05.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPEC sees no sign of peak in global oil demand in the near-term</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/maib-report-highlights-safety-gaps-after-towline-failure-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Svitzer Avon</image:caption>
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<news:title>MAIB report highlights safety gaps after towline failure accident</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:18:03.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Germany moves ships into position for possible Strait of Hormuz mission</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ships-reactivate-transponders-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-us-iran-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Tanker underway (representative photo only)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:10:02.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ships reactivate transponders in Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Saudi Arabia, Bahri, Port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, QatarEnergy, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-majors-struggle-to-secure-tankers-despite-ready-iraqi-crude-cargoes</loc>
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<image:caption>Overhead view of a VLCC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:04:28.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil majors struggle to secure tankers despite ready Iraqi crude cargoes</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iraq, Asia, India, China, PetroChina, Indian Oil Corporation, Sinochem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/safe-bulkers-reports-increased-net-income-in-q1-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-23/7qzy7mrj/PG23-1502-2048x15021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerynia, a bulk carrier operated by Safe Bulkers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:26:22.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safe Bulkers reports increased net income in Q1 2026</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-us-takes-aim-at-free-riding-nato-allies-with-funding-threat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/brhze6ka/221009-O-LW180-1010W.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush docks at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, October 9, 2022, during a scheduled port visit</image:caption>
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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>2026-06-18T10:23:37.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | US takes aim at "free riding" NATO allies with funding threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Europe, NATO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-head-welcomes-peace-pact-calls-for-unconditional-hormuz-reopening</loc>
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<image:caption>Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:15:38.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IEA head welcomes peace pact, calls for unconditional Hormuz reopening</news:title>
<news:keywords>International Energy Agency, MENA, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/russia-ready-to-deploy-second-domestic-built-ice-class-lng-carrier</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/0lhdwfpt/3556268.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Konstantin Posiet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:10:36.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia ready to deploy second domestic-built ice-class LNG carrier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Zvezda shipyard, Arc7 LNG carriers, Arctic LNG 2, polar, Sovcomflot</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/tgs-and-slb-launch-seismic-survey-offshore-brazil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/200427-7-PGS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramform Tethys</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:03:03.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGS and SLB launch seismic survey offshore Brazil</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz-ups-chances-of-a-global-oil-market-glut</loc>
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<image:caption>Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:59:40.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Reopening the Strait of Hormuz ups chances of a global oil market glut</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Asia, Europe, France, TotalEnergies</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/export-rules-cool-down-china-refined-oil-shipments-in-may</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sinopec oil terminal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:49:47.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Export rules cool down China refined oil shipments in May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-drop-to-lowest-level-since-start-of-iran-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/n5o9dgyd/210106_9_Calhoun_Port_Authority.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:46:37.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices drop to lowest level since start of Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Iran, MENA, International Energy Agency</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-and-partners-agree-on-north-sea-project-development-concept</loc>
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<image:caption>Project concept for Ringvei Vest in the Norwegian North Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:39:38.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Equinor and partners agree on North Sea project development concept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Equinor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-the-race-to-bypass-hormuz-will-transform-the-persian-gulf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:35:58.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | The race to bypass Hormuz will transform the Persian Gulf</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran, North America, United States, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Port of Fujairah, Iraq, Kuwait, Red Sea, QatarEnergy, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-inside-the-30b-thai-plan-to-challenge-the-malacca-strait</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/3r6y7o6o/lndbridge-Reference-map-1024x576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of Thailand's proposed land bridge project</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Malacca Strait (highlighted in red)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:27:42.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Inside the $30b Thai plan to challenge the Malacca Strait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Thailand, Malacca Strait, Cambodia, Gulf of Thailand, Indian Ocean, Singapore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-us-and-iran-sign-historic-interim-peace-deal-trump-vows-heavy-price-for-violations</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump signing memorandum of understanding with Iran to end war</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (nearest to camera) and another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underway in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:16:30.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | US and Iran sign historic interim peace deal, Trump vows heavy price for violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Europe, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Asia, Japan, Canada</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-yampu-battery-hybrid-limestone-carrier-to-support-australias-cement-industry</loc>
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<image:caption>Yampu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bridge</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Yampu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Yampu – Battery hybrid limestone carrier to support Australia's cement industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, North America, Oceania, Australia, South Australia, Yampu (vessel), CSL Group, China, Lloyd's Register, Jiangjiang Nanyang Shipyard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-arion-jhi-steamships-new-aframax-tanker-built-for-regional-and-intercontinental-trade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/dszh0tht/Arion-JHI-Steamship.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arion</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/s52jhnv3/Arion-MarineTraffic-com-Steve-J-Henderson.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arion</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/2fv8hvoj/Screenshot18-6-202692045www.jsea.or.jp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arion</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/d525pkvm/Arion-GA.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Arion – JHI Steamship's new Aframax tanker built for regional and intercontinental trade
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, Arion (vessel), Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine and Engineering, Europe, Greece, Aframax, JHI Steamship, Bahamas, Lloyd's Register, Africa, Gulf of Mexico, Aframar Shipping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/opinion-preserving-south-china-sea-rights-means-exercising-them</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/unyijt9a/1000wq951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron 45 executes a low-altitude flyover as the US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (nearest to camera) steams in formation with the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal in the South China Sea, December 10, 2025.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Preserving South China Sea rights means exercising them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, territory disputes, Philippines, Vietnam, United States, North America, Japan, ASEAN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-navy-demonstrates-new-dual-use-laser-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/3yh82u6u/260428-N-CZ309-12331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Boeing's laser system intended for dual-use in power beaming and aerial defence sits in the field for testing.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:50:51.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Navy demonstrates new dual-use laser system</news:title>
<news:keywords>United States, North America, US Navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/worker-crushed-to-death-during-cargo-operations-on-ro-ro-ship-in-zeebrugge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-12/ao22imhx/MarineTraffic-com-Pekka-Jarvinen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delphine</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:48:38.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker crushed to death during cargo operations on Ro-Ro ship in Zeebrugge</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Europe, Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Delphine (vessel), Ireland, Malta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/japanese-tour-company-exec-gets-five-year-jail-term-over-fatal-capsizing-off-hokkaido</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/62f46ef2-16c7-4541-a67d-8f2db755cc0b/bairdmaritime_import_wp_content_uploads_Photo_Shiretoko_Pleasure_Cruiser.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ill-fated tour boat Kazu I, which sank off Japan's main island of Hokkaido on April 23, 2022. Twenty people who were on board the vessel that day are confirmed to have died while the remaining six remain missing to this day and are presumed dead.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:47:39.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese tour company exec gets five-year jail term over fatal capsizing off Hokkaido</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Japan, Asia, Kazu I (vessel, Russia, Europe, Shiretoko Pleasure Cruiser</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/official-pakistan-navy-considering-deploying-newest-submarine-in-bay-of-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/byvnqk40/72097191015292374952356334560647746616957355n1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pakistan Navy submarine PNS Hangor being escorted by small boats and Z-9EC helicopters as she nears Karachi, June 11, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:46:48.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Official: Pakistan Navy considering deploying newest submarine in Bay of Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, Bay of Bengal, 1971 India Pakistan War, Indian Navy, China, PNS Hangor (vessel), Hangor class</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/new-us-law-seeks-to-curb-possible-espionage-by-foreign-ships</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-28/1sk6oy6f/29A0158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Russian surveillance ship Yantar being shadowed by the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset in the North Sea. Somerset shadowed Yantar between November 5 and 11, 2025, as the latter vessel headed for the Faroe Islands.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:09:30.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New US law seeks to curb possible espionage by foreign ships</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Russia, China, Asia, Europe, Arctic, polar, US Department of State, espionage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/fishing-vessel-news-roundup-june-18-norwegian-bleeding-boat-russian-crabbers-and-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/vy24ed5z/Untitled-November-21-2025-at-10.32.21.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/u6qdwj6k/Russian-Maritime-Register-of-Shipping1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Project 03141 crab fishing vessel Itelmen</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/8fww14gy/Vard-forRosund.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rendering of Rosund Drift's new stern trawler</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-23/7kugtitc/700700nsry202312152111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crab fishing vessel Bukhta Natal'i</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/fkm64srv/Puesta-de-quilla-Tauriko-Freire-Shipyard-1-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keel of Tauriko, Napier's future salmon bleeding and transport vessel</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:51:23.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fishing Vessel News Roundup | June 18 – Norwegian bleeding boat, Russian crabbers and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Project 03141, Itelmen (vessel), Vostochnaya Verf, Norway, Vard, Rosund Drift, Bukhta Natal'i (vessel), TRK, Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard, Project CCa5712LS, Globus, Severnaya Verf, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Project MT1112XL, Marlin (vessel), Marin Teknikk, Spain, Freire Shipyard, Napier, Salt Ship Design, Tauriko (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/eastern-pacific-shipping-to-exit-from-chemical-tanker-segment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/op3h2t81/banner-img11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A chemical tanker</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:34:58.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eastern Pacific Shipping to exit from chemical tanker segment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Singapore, Eastern Pacific Shipping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/keel-laid-for-new-russian-cruise-missile-submarine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/e5y733nk/USC1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commemorative plaque photographed during the keel-laying ceremony of the Russian Navy Project 885M attack submarine Murmansk, June 17, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:16:38.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keel laid for new Russian cruise missile submarine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Russian Navy, Yasen class, Yasen M class, Project 885, Project 885M, Sevmash, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Murmansk (vessel), Malakhit Marine Engineering Bureau</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-offshore/acceptance-tests-begin-for-oms-groups-new-usv</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/p9r9s5g3/USV-Elite.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The OMS Group's new USV Elite</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:49:51.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Acceptance tests begin for OMS Group's new USV</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Malaysia, OMS Group, Europe, France, Exail, Elite (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/cargo-ship-catches-fire-while-undergoing-repairs-in-turkey</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/8mdg6gsg/Istanbul-Fire-Department1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters douse a cargo vessel that had caught fire while undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:14:17.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cargo ship catches fire while undergoing maintenance in Turkey</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, MENA, Turkey, Port of Tuzla (Turkey)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/us-navy-takes-delivery-of-17th-lcac-100-class-landing-craft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/vmujnyaa/LCAC-116-PAE-Maritime1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LCAC 116</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:51:06.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Navy takes delivery of 17th LCAC-100-class landing craft</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Navy, LCAC 100 class, Textron Systems Corporation, LCAC 116 (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/new-zealand-investigators-say-inadequate-planning-for-non-routine-work-led-to-lifting-mishap-on-bulk-carrier</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/ykjj538x/Thor-Nitnirund-MarineTraffic-com-Steven-Watkins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thor Nitnirund</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:48:45.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand investigators say inadequate planning for non-routine work led to lifting mishap on bulk carrier</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Oceania, New Zealand, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Thor Nitnirund (vessel), Singapore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/australian-police-charge-three-for-importing-drugs-over-300-kg-from-west-africa</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/hzvsgv86/Meth-in-charcoal-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seized charcoal bags containing the imported methamphetamine</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:27:29.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australian police charge three for importing drugs over 300 kg from West Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>drugs, Oceania, Africa, New South Wales, South Australia, Australian Federal Police, Europe, United Kingdom, Australian Border Force, Ghana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/hanwha-ocean-signs-non-binding-deal-for-british-columbia-flng-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-17/ff3fubgd/DSC05340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Signing of agreement between Hanwha Ocean and Kanata Clean Power Corporation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:30:17.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hanwha Ocean signs non-binding deal for British Columbia FLNG project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean, North America, Canada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/us-cancels-four-offshore-wind-leases-as-proponent-trades-wind-for-gas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Offshore wind farm</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:20:50.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US cancels four offshore wind leases as proponent trades wind for gas</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, subsidies, taxpayer abuse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/modi-raises-safety-of-indian-sailors-with-trump-in-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/wt5486ih/settebello.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tanker Settebello was disabled by US forces in the Gulf of Oman. The attack killed three Indian sailors.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:16:02.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi raises safety of Indian sailors with Trump in talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, North America, United States, MENA, Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-backs-setting-up-illegal-migrant-detention-centres-abroad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/3ppcob8j/Photo_EU_NAVFOR_MED1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illegal immigrants on boats are rescued by EUNAVFOR MED personnel as part of Operation Sophia, November 3, 2017. On that date, a total of 263 illegal immigrants on boats were rescued within Operation Sophia's area of responsibility in the Central Mediterranean.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:08:54.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU backs setting up illegal migrant detention centres abroad</news:title>
<news:keywords>illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, European Union, MENA, Afghanistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-of-santos-dredging-works-awarded-to-jan-de-nul-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-17/x8rug2j0/canal-do-Porto-de-Santos.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Santos, Brazil</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:48:43.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Port of Santos dredging works awarded to Jan de Nul unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Brazil, Port of Santos (Brazil), Europe, Belgium, Jan de Nul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-declines-for-the-third-straight-day-touches-two-month-low</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>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:44:05.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baltic dry bulk index declines for the third straight day, touches two-month low</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Panamax, Capesize, Supramax, Baltic Exchange</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/new-ferretti-chief-shuts-down-investor-claims-over-golden-power-rule-breach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-30/2nu6p2to/img-N-2176-20230406132640.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ferretti yachts</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:35:22.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Ferretti chief shuts down investor claims over "golden power" rule breach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Ferretti Group, Asia, China, Czech Republic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-resorts-to-seaborne-fuel-imports-as-drone-attacks-cripple-domestic-supply</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/fjx3r0c3/2026-04-20T072654Z1670389305RC2VSKAZHXUCRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-PORT-DRONES-1776670429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:27:10.841Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A suspected Russian "shadow fleet" tanker following its apprehension in Indonesian waters, July 2023</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rendering of the AI-designed crewboat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Launch of FS Hercules on June 24, 2025</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rendering of a 40-metre SES crewboat</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/px30ms7b/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-14-21-57-Diverse-Marine-Farra-Marine-Press-Release-09.06.26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farra Lir</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Acta Gemini</image:caption>
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<news:title>Offshore Vessel News Roundup | June 17 – AI-designed crewboat concept, Norwegian supply vessel delivery and more</news:title>
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<image:caption>The jackup vessel Vole au Vent installing a wind turbine</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jan de Nul begins turbine installation at France's Dieppe-Le Treport offshore wind farm</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Ukrainian Navy mine countermeasures vessel Henichesk during her handover ceremony, June 15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ex-Dutch minehunter handed over to Ukrainian Navy</news:title>
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<image:caption>F21 torpedoes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:14:27.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dutch Defence Ministry orders new torpedoes for future submarines</news:title>
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<image:caption>A US Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter (seen in the extreme upper right of the photograph) attached to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and the Ro-Ro vessel Jabal Ali 9 provide assistance to distressed Indian mariners in the Northern Arabian Sea, June 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rendering of Fjord Shuttle's new 292-passenger hybrid electric tour boat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tohatsu outboard fitted on an inflatable boat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rendering of the AI-designed crewboat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An EvoLogics USV</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Netto II</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Royal Netherlands Navy combat support ship HNLMS Den Helder (left) and the Mexican Navy tank landing ship ARM Papaloapan at Naval Station Norfolk. The two ships are among 31 participating in Fleet Exercise 250 between June 16 and 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shrimp</image:caption>
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<news:title>Norway and EU agree on increased shrimp quota for next fishing year</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kharg Island, Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:26:42.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices slide to three-month low as US set to allow Iran sales</news:title>
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<image:caption>An Equinor-operated wind farm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:18:56.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Equinor cuts back on low-yield renewables to focus on oil and gas core</news:title>
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