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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/red-sea-shipping-insurance-costs-double-overnight-after-houthi-attack</loc>
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<news:title>Red Sea shipping insurance costs double overnight after Houthi attack</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/swedish-ship-calls-decline-but-cargo-volumes-rise-in-q2-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Port of Gothenburg, Sweden</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T09:34:29.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swedish ship calls decline but cargo volumes rise in Q2 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/escalating-red-sea-risks-drive-saudi-aramco-to-supply-crude-from-egypt</loc>
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<image:caption>Mediterranean Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T09:25:26.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escalating Red Sea risks drive Saudi Aramco to supply crude from Egypt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-can-indias-surging-exports-keep-asias-fuel-crisis-at-bay</loc>
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<image:caption>Nayara Energy port at Vadinar, Gujarat, India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T09:18:49.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Can India's surging exports keep Asia's fuel crisis at bay?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/qatarenergy-leases-out-idle-fleet-as-hormuz-closure-halts-core-lng-exports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-06/34012ozh/20251004091814637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A QatarEnergy LNG carrier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T09:13:07.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>QatarEnergy leases out idle fleet as Hormuz closure halts core LNG exports</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Strait of Hormuz, Petrobangla, Asia, Bangladesh, South Korea, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-seafarers-another-category-of-non-combatants-who-always-seem-to-be-in-the-line-of-fire-grey-power</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/1u5gu3i1/G58HoVrWMAA-xW9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters work to extinguish the blaze on the Turkish-flagged LPG tanker Orinda after it was hit by a Russian drone at the Port of Izmail in Ukraine, November 17, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>COLUMN | Seafarers: another category of non-combatants who always seem to be in the line of fire [Grey Power]</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/vessel-review-azimut-compact-and-durable-survey-boat-to-be-operated-in-russias-magadan-port</loc>
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<image:caption>Azimut</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Azimut</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Rosmorport survey boat from the same series being lowered into the water via trailer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Azimut – Compact and durable survey boat to be operated in Russia's Magadan Port</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/vessel-review-sihang-yongsheng-chinese-semi-submersible-crane-vessel-for-offshore-installation-and-marine-construction-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>Sihang Yonsheng</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sihang Yongsheng</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sihang Yonsheng</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Sihang Yongsheng – Chinese semi-submersible crane vessel for offshore installation and marine construction projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, China Communications Construction Company, CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Company, China Classification Society, Sihang Yongsheng (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-july-24-asian-yards-focus-new-lng-bunkering-vessel-uk-coastal-chemical-carrier-and-more</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/8g8ipzl7/Avenir-Ambition-Avenir-LNG1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launch of Avenir LNG's new bunkering vessel Avenir Ambition at the facilities of Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering, July 20, 2026</image:caption>
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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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<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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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/8geehj3v/K-Line.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naming ceremony of Halwan, QatarEnergy's newest LNG carrier, at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, July 14, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T05:16:23.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanker News Roundup | July 24 – Asian yards focus: new LNG bunkering vessel, UK coastal chemical carrier and more</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/cma-cgm-welcomes-new-24000teu-ship-to-fleet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/ihmd7map/CMA-CGM1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delivery ceremony of CMA CGM Pantheon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T04:43:12.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMA CGM welcomes new 24,000TEU ship to fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, France, CMA CGM, CMA CGM Pantheon, CMA CGM Seine (vessel), Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding, LNG</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/sea1-offshores-newest-imr-vessel-launched-in-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/7ed50if6/Sea1-Diamond-Sea1-Offshore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sea1 Diamond</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T04:07:24.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sea1 Offshore's newest IMR vessel launched in China</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sea1 Offshore, Asia, China, COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, Europe, Norway, Sea1 Diamond (vessel), Skipsteknisk</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/tug-skipper-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-over-deadly-collision-in-biscayne-bay-florida</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/wgnjh43z/Barge-collision-Miami-July-2025-USCG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tug and barge involved in a collision with a sailboat that left three people dead in Biscayne Bay off Florida on July 28, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T03:56:08.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tug skipper pleads guilty to manslaughter over deadly collision in Biscayne Bay, Florida</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, North America, United States, Florida, Biscayne Bay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/uk-authorities-score-20m-cocaine-bust-at-portsmouth-docks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/jax5ilo0/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-11-43-21-PNG-Image-1600-×-1200-pixels-—-Scaled-46.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atlantic Klipper</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T03:47:27.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK authorities score £20m cocaine bust at Portsmouth Docks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, drugs, United Kingdom, National Crime Agency, UK Border Force, Latin America, Atlantic Klipper (vessel), Liberia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/chinese-yard-floats-out-avenir-lngs-newest-bunkering-vessel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/8g8ipzl7/Avenir-Ambition-Avenir-LNG1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launch of Avenir LNG's new bunkering vessel Avenir Ambition at the facilities of Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering, July 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T03:20:54.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese yard floats out Avenir LNG's newest bunkering vessel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Avenir LNG, Avenir Ambition (vessel), Europe, United Kingdom, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering, LNG</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/polands-gaz-system-names-new-lng-fsru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/1j0ojkcm/Poland-bound-FSRU-Source-Gaz-System-1536x7391.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gaz-System's new FSRU Solidarity following her launch at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' facilities in South Korea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T03:06:49.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poland's Gaz-System names new LNG FSRU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Poland, Gaz System, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Gulf of Gdansk, Solidarity (vessel), Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, White Eagle Energy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ferry-damaged-after-hitting-pier-in-ronne-denmark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-27/u6l5tprb/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsCaloy-Photos-H423-35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Express 5 during sea trials</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T02:52:31.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ferry damaged after hitting pier in Ronne, Denmark</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Europe, Denmark, Express 5 (vessel), Port of Ronne, Bornholmslinjen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/singapores-newest-multi-role-naval-vessel-hits-the-water</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/hfmgmb0g/MINDEF-Singapore1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launching ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy's second Victory-class multi-role combat vessel, July 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-24T00:43:43.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singapore's newest multi-role naval vessel hits the water</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Singapore, Republic of Singapore Navy, ST Engineering, multi role combat vessel, Victory class, Ministry of Defence of Singapore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/construction-begins-on-italian-navys-second-fremm-evo-frigate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/9vc8dtwj/17848093607021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photograph of poster taken during the steel-cutting ceremony for the Italian Navy's second FREMM EVO frigate, July 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T22:07:34.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Construction begins on Italian Navy's second FREMM EVO frigate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Italian Navy, FREMM, FREMM EVO, Fincantieri, Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, OCCAR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/bahri-logistics-taps-uae-builder-for-new-osvs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/u06w7hhl/Signing-ceremony-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Signing of the OSV construction contract between Bahri Logistics and Grandweld Shipyards</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T21:55:25.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahri Logistics taps UAE builder for new OSVs</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahri Logistics, Grandweld Shipyards, Bahri</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/explora-journeys-takes-delivery-of-third-luxury-cruise-ship-in-series</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/4o7gffda/Explora-III-1471.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Explora III</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T21:53:37.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explora Journeys takes delivery of third luxury cruise ship in series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Explora Journeys, MSC Cruises, Explora III (vessel), Switzerland, RINA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/bmt-acquires-australias-one2three-naval-architects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/ivkalocc/IMG20571.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A One2Three-designed passenger vessel underway in Sydney Harbour</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T21:11:27.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMT acquires Australia's One2Three Naval Architects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Oceania, acquisitions, United Kingdom, Australia, BMT, One2Three Naval Architects</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/new-344m-contract-amendment-signed-for-italian-navy-submarine-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/a8260515-de41-41d1-af5f-b04425ab80dd/210301_2_Italian_Navy_132c6d17.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rendering of a U212 NFS submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T19:14:19.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New $344m contract amendment signed for Italian Navy submarine project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Italian Navy, Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-compromises-on-russian-lng-restrictions-to-pass-21st-sanctions-package</loc>
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<image:caption>Novatek's Yamal LNG project</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Glovis Nova</image:caption>
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<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: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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<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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<image:caption>Russian crab fishing boat Zaliv Shelikhova</image:caption>
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<news:title>New Russian crab boat wraps up sea trials</news:title>
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<image:caption>MFM Nicole</image:caption>
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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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<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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<image:caption>Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd ships</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The AHTS Skandi Logger</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-23T02:19:08.140Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Map of East Asia</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Map of South America showing Guyana</image:caption>
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<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>
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<image:caption>Antarctic Discovery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T21:27:35.736Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A digitally crewed surface vessel enters the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a logistics demonstration as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, July 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil</image:caption>
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<image:caption>LNG carrier at Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands</image:caption>
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<news:title>Floating LNG terminal fault hits Bangladesh's gas supply</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-reports-115b-adjusted-operating-income-in-q2-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Equinor's Troll A platform</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:11:46.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Equinor reports $11.5b adjusted operating income in Q2 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-rubio-wang-discuss-managing-us-china-ties-at-asean-summit-on-the-backdrop-of-iran-and-south-china-sea-tensions</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<image:caption>China's maritime claim (red) and UNCLOS exclusive economic zones (blue) in the South China Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:09:41.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Rubio, Wang discuss managing US-China ties at ASEAN summit on the backdrop of Iran and South China Sea tensions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/australia-challenges-asian-nations-to-confront-aggressive-conduct-in-south-china-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>Screenshot of video footage of the collision between a China Coast Guard vessel and a People's Liberation Army Navy warship off Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, August 11, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:54:39.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia challenges Asian nations to confront "aggressive conduct" in South China Sea</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japan-crude-oil-import-costs-surge-to-third-consecutive-record-in-june</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/685x4uzr/phtcr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cosmo Oil refinery, Chiba, Japan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:48:35.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan crude oil import costs surge to third consecutive record in June</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, MENA, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/seacon-shipping-to-places-66m-order-for-two-bulk-carriers</loc>
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<image:caption>Seacon Antwerp (representative photo)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T10:30:42.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seacon Shipping places $66m order for two bulk carriers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Hong Kong, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, Tsuneishi Group Zhoushan Shipbuilding, Singapore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/energean-commissions-second-oil-train-on-fpso</loc>
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<image:caption>FPSO Energean Power</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T10:21:11.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energean commissions second oil train on FPSO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energean, Energean Power, MENA, Mediterranean Sea, Europe, United Kingdom, Israel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/spains-enagas-agrees-to-31m-purchase-of-saggas-lng-plant-stake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/nebd11jq/imagenes-saggas-07-1024x579.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saggas LNG plant, Spain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T10:16:20.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain's Enagas agrees to €31m purchase of Saggas LNG plant stake</news:title>
<news:keywords>acquisitions, Europe, Spain, Asia, Japan, Osaka Gas, Saggas, Enagas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/former-dp-world-boss-faces-new-pressure-in-malaysia-over-epstein-link</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-16/4gvxgbc8/DP-World1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, former Group Chairman and CEO of DP World</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T10:10:03.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former DP World boss faces new pressure in Malaysia over Epstein link</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Malaysia, MMC Group, MENA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, DP World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/vallourec-secures-pipe-supply-contract-for-brazil-offshore-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/jru1av2z/audaciailt-s-mode0.jpg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Audacia, an Allseas pipe laying vessel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T10:03:03.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vallourec secures pipe supply contract for Brazil offshore project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, France, Vallourec, Allseas Group, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Switzerland, Netherlands, Allseas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-houthis-red-sea-blockade-could-overextend-us-forces</loc>
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<image:caption>Red Sea</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T10:02:18.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Houthis' Red Sea blockade could overextend US forces</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, MENA, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/ocean-floor-reveals-wreckage-of-lost-pan-am-flight-74-years-later</loc>
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<image:caption>Wreckage of Pan Am Douglas DC-4 discovered on the ocean floor off Puerto Rico</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:51:52.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ocean floor reveals wreckage of lost Pan Am flight 74 years later</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Puerto Rico, Atlantic Ocean</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/video-no-letup-as-us-military-completes-11th-straight-night-of-iran-strikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/27chvjdj/aircraft-carrier-us-iran.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fighter jets being launched from a US aircraft carrier as part on strike operations on Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:46:13.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIDEO | No letup as US military completes 11th straight night of Iran strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, North America, United States, US Central Command, Middle East Conflicts</news:keywords>
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