https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/chinese-containership-arrives-in-uk-following-arctic-voyage-via-northern-sea-route https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/uch1234r/Dubai-Tower-Sea-Legend-Shipping.jpg Dubai Tower bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T09:32:01.801Z Chinese containership arrives in UK following Arctic voyage via Northern Sea Route polar, Europe, Asia, China, Arctic, United Kingdom, Dubai Tower (vessel), Russia, Northern Sea Route, Sea Legend Shipping, Liberia, Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, Teesport, Port of Shanghai, Port of Qingdao, Port of Taicang, Germany, Poland, Port of Gdynia, Port of Felixstowe, Port of Hamburg https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-craft-news-roundup-september-10-turkish-armed-amphibious-vehicle-solar-powered-air-defence-boat-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/fn55x6vq/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/3eub436t/Office-of-Azerbaijani-President-Ilham-Aliyev1.jpg The Azerbaijani Navy USVs Salvo (nearest to camera) and Kayra during the trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-01/wvbx5xcq/Voltaic-Defense1.jpg The USV with the remote weapon station https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-27/ehrgaxsu/FNSS.jpg Unmanned amphibious vehicle developed by FNSS https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-27/hhgdo7un/o1.jpg EGS Australia's optionally crewed survey vessels Fremantle 02 (left) and Fremantle 01 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-27/h3s8kk1k/image1.jpg The Project MANS02 catamaran USV being deployed into Amur Bay for sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T09:04:13.784Z Unmanned Craft News Roundup | September 10 – Turkish armed amphibious vehicle, solar-powered air defence boat and more Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Navy, Salvo (vessel), Kayra (vessel), MENA, Dearsan Shipyard, Turkey, Europe, North America, United States, Voltaic Defense, FNSS, Oceania, Australia, EGS Australia, Fremantle 02 (vessel), Russia, Project MANS02, Admiral Nevelskoy Maritime State University https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-gas-96-shallow-draught-diesel-electric-gas-tanker-built-for-low-water-rhine-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/kdlgomxi/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-09-36-03-HGK-Shipping-GmbH-GAS-96-Sea-Trial-Probefahrt-YouTube.jpg Gas 96 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/k7b7x6yu/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-09-36-19-HGK-Shipping-GmbH-GAS-96-Sea-Trial-Probefahrt-YouTube.jpg Gas 96 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/dc89l129/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-09-36-54-HGK-Shipping-GmbH-GAS-96-Sea-Trial-Probefahrt-YouTube.jpg Generator room https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/m25atddo/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-09-35-37-HGK-Shipping-GmbH-GAS-96-Sea-Trial-Probefahrt-YouTube.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/nrrtilg1/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-09-37-10-HGK-Shipping-GmbH-GAS-96-Sea-Trial-Probefahrt-YouTube1.jpg Crew lounge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/wqwcdvmb/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-09-36-42-HGK-Shipping-GmbH-GAS-96-Sea-Trial-Probefahrt-YouTube.jpg Main deck exterior bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Gas 96 – Shallow-draught diesel-electric gas tanker built for low-water Rhine service Europe, Gas 96, Rhine River, Germany, HGK Shipping, HGK Shipping Design Center, De Gerlien van Tiem, Netherlands, Romania, Severnav, Belgium, Bureau Veritas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-mount-lhotse-capesize-bulker-for-pacific-iron-ore-and-coal-trades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/qvihr7cm/Screenshot10-9-20261385www.jmuc.co.jp.jpg Mount Lhotse bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Mount Lhotse – Capesize bulker for Pacific iron ore and coal trades Asia, Japan, Japan Marine United, Mount Lhotse (vessel), Capesize, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), MI DAS Line, Pacific Ocean, Liberia, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Singapore, Panama, Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/opinion-aukus-has-put-australias-submarine-effort-back-on-track https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/im6ebe9u/20240723ran86501580553-2048x13651.jpg The Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarine HMAS Dechaineux bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | AUKUS has put Australia's submarine effort back on track Oceania, Australia, AUKUS, Royal Australian Navy, SSN AUKUS, United States, North America, United Kingdom, Europe, US Navy, Virginia class, Collins class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/scotlands-transport-secretary-criticised-for-being-unaware-of-gas-leak-on-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-15/5efzcnsn/glen-sannox-day-one-of-sea-trials-13-feb-24.jpg The CalMac ferry Glen Sannox underway bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T08:43:41.931Z Scotland's Transport Secretary criticised for being unaware of gas leak on ferry Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom, CalMac Ferries, Ferguson Marine, Glen Sannox https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/obituary-tung-chee-hwa-former-hong-kong-chief-executive-and-past-chairman-of-the-hong-kong-shipowners-association https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/hhegw5jc/TheOpeningoftheEstonianHonoraryConsulateinHongKong22.February201154683302901.jpg Tung Chee-hwa, former Chief Executive of Hong Kong, at the opening of the Estonian Honorary Consulate in Hong Kong, February 22, 2011 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T08:42:03.866Z OBITUARY | Tung Chee-hwa, former Hong Kong Chief Executive and past Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association Asia, Hong Kong, obituary, Orient Overseas Container Line, Hong Kong Shipowners Association https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-cruise-ship-breaks-free-of-moorings-and-strikes-berth-in-frances-le-havre-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/rzitel4x/AIDA-Perla-Aida-Cruises1.jpg AIDAperla bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T08:40:27.354Z VIDEO | Cruise ship breaks free of moorings and strikes berth in France's Le Havre Port incidents, France, Europe, Le Havre, AIDA Cruises, Germany, AIDAperla https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/australian-government-to-invest-more-than-90m-to-support-anzac-class-frigates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-20/iwl3a4yq/20200215ran8492792001.jpg.iifQv8D-MSf70U9jYBMA.B5mdSfM40p1.jpg The Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba escorts a merchant vessel as directed by the International Maritime Security Construct while the ship is deployed to the Middle East, February 14, 2020. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T08:10:59.355Z Australian Government to invest more than $90m to support Anzac-class frigates Oceania, Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Anzac class, New South Wales, Western Australia, Babcock Australasia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-five-dead-after-underway-ferry-catches-fire-in-western-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/hxtrcem3/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-05-29-02-Facebook.jpg Screenshot of video footage of the burning ferry June Aster off Palawan province in the Philippines, September 9, 2026. Of the 134 people who were on board the ferry, five are confirmed dead while only 42 have been safely rescued as of September 10, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T07:38:34.362Z VIDEO | Five dead, over 80 missing after underway ferry catches fire in Western Philippines Asia, incidents, Palawan, Philippines, June Aster (vessel), Philippine Coast Guard, multi role response vessel, Parola class, BRP Suluan, June Aster https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/new-russian-inland-buoy-tender-enters-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/3gaxz5b3/Rosmorrechflot.jpg The Project 3050.1A buoy tender Leonid Komarov bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T03:33:41.317Z New Russian inland buoy tender enters service Europe, Russia, Project 3050 1A, Leonid Komarov (vessel), Kingisepp Machine Building Plant, Rosmorrechflot, Russian Classification Society, R Flot Group of Companies, Gorky Central Design Bureau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/ro-ro/sogestran-subsidiary-orders-hybrid-ro-ro-fitted-with-questionable-rigid-sail-technology https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/ljgj1wrn/2p92nkw8vsrmr0d0h56bcxqefm.jpg Rendering of Compagnie Maritime Nantaise's hybrid Ro-Ro with rigid sails in the upright position bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T03:20:20.189Z Sogestran subsidiary orders hybrid Ro-Ro fitted with questionable rigid sail technology Europe, Asia, China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, France, Sogestran Group, Compagnie Maritime Nantaise, VPLP, Africa, Italy, French Guyana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/indian-yard-launches-new-ocean-research-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/j0mmq63m/17889496693231.jpg Launch of Sagar Manthan, a new ocean research vessel being built for India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, September 9, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-10T02:54:05.743Z Indian yard launches new ocean research vessel Asia, India, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Sagar Manthan (vessel), National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, polar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-navy-selects-counter-drone-system-for-littoral-defence https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/blfzeuh0/L3Harris1.jpg L3Harris’ C-UxS system bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T23:35:13.451Z US Navy selects counter-drone system for littoral defence North America, United States, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/finnish-navy-to-receive-new-troop-transport-boats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/1rdt955o/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-07-12-16-Marine-Alutech-and-the-Finnish-Defence-Forces-Logistics-Command-sign-agreement-for-the-delivery-of-18-new-Watercat-M12-vessels.jpg A 14-metre troop transport boat bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T23:24:11.370Z Finnish Navy to receive new troop transport boats Europe, Finland, Finnish Navy, Marine Alutech https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/cunard-cruise-ship-queen-mary-2-to-get-additional-staterooms-upgraded-spaces-refurbishment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/6cbueju5/Queen-Mary-2-Cunard1.jpg Queen Mary 2 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T22:53:40.970Z Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 to get additional staterooms, upgraded spaces following refurbishment United Kingdom, Europe, Cunard Line, Queen Mary 2, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/sea-machines-secures-us-special-operations-forces-autonomy-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-08/hymw3ds9/Stormrunner-Sea-Machines-Robotics.jpg Stormrunner bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:45:06.416Z Sea Machines secures US Special Operations Forces autonomy contract North America, United States, Sea Machines Robotics, US Special Operations Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/totalenergies-bets-10b-on-angola-to-help-sustain-oil-output https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-23/gxxc9a5p/download.jpg FPSO Pazflor, operating in Angola bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:42:20.544Z TotalEnergies bets $10b on Angola to help sustain oil output Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Africa, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/arctic-containership-voyage-from-china-reaches-britain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/21003a63-aa55-4926-b6e6-432f94596b08/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-FSUE-Atomflot.jpg The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika escorting a vessel through ice on the Northern Sea Route bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:40:02.630Z Arctic containership voyage from China reaches Britain Arctic, polar, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, China, MENA, Suez Canal, Teesport, South Korea, Polar Baikal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/russian-black-sea-fuel-terminal-ablaze-after-overnight-drone-barrage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-02/q573gzjl/portnovorossiyskblackseaseaship-1096251.jpg Tanker at Port of Novorossiysk bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:37:08.151Z Russian Black Sea fuel terminal ablaze after overnight drone barrage Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-navy-and-industry-partners-demonstrate-autonomous-at-sea-refuelling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/ryvwk1di/martac.jpg Demonstration of autonomous at-sea refuelling bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:35:01.787Z US Navy and industry partners demonstrate autonomous at-sea refuelling North America, United States, US Navy, United States Navy, Maritime Tactical Systems https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/ship-to-ship-oil-transfers-outside-hormuz-offered-by-kuwait-petroleum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:32:13.674Z Ship-to-ship oil transfers outside Hormuz offered by Kuwait Petroleum MENA, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait Petroleum https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/higher-vessel-rates-across-all-segments-lift-baltic-dry-bulk-index https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:30:01.014Z Higher vessel rates across all segments lift Baltic dry bulk index North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/suspected-drone-strike-on-oil-tanker-leaves-one-dead-off-dubai https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/lwf1afjo/hercules-star.jpeg Hercules Star bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:27:59.179Z Suspected drone strike on oil tanker leaves one dead off Dubai MENA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Europe, Gibraltar, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/bulwark-dynamics-raises-68m-for-autonomous-vessel-production https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/6o154uhv/CARAVELMAIN.jpg Bulwark Dynamics' autonomous landing craft bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:24:37.710Z Bulwark Dynamics raises $6.8m for autonomous vessel production North America, United States, Asia, Japan, Onomichi Dockyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/shunning-russian-gas-was-a-costly-mistake-kremlin-tells-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:21:26.905Z Shunning Russian gas was a costly mistake, Kremlin tells Europe Europe, Russia, European Union, Nord Stream 2 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/anpg-and-exxonmobil-make-fresh-oil-discovery-in-offshore-angola https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/k6b5fmur/2023OnshoreLicenseRound32x18in200dpi.jpg Map of Angola offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:18:45.491Z ANPG and ExxonMobil make fresh oil discovery in offshore Angola Africa, Angola, Angolan National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), North America, United States, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/drone-strike-hits-tanker-hauling-iraqi-fuel-oil-amid-ongoing-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:17:03.398Z Drone strike hits tanker hauling Iraqi fuel oil amid ongoing attacks MENA, Iraq, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Gulf of Oman, United Arab Emirates, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/larsen-and-toubro-unit-secures-offshore-development-contract-from-ongc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/vwtukqx3/businesses.jpg A Larsen and Toubro offshore project bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:12:09.551Z Larsen and Toubro unit secures offshore development contract from ONGC Asia, India, Larsen and Toubro, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/energean-shrugs-off-war-driven-outage-to-post-45-per-cent-profit-gain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-13/lvdipzg4/Energean-Power-FPSO.-Source-Energean-768x512.jpg FPSO Energean Power bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:10:36.145Z Energean shrugs off war-driven outage to post 45 per cent profit gain financial results, business news, MENA, Israel, Energean, Europe, United Kingdom, Mediterranean Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-the-strait-of-hormuz-guessing-game-is-keeping-crude-prices-elevated https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/54gwy3af/1280px-TankersattheIraqiAlBasraOilTerminalintheNorthernArabianGulf.jpg Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:07:50.897Z OPINION | The Strait of Hormuz guessing game is keeping crude prices elevated MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, North America, United States, United States Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-war-sends-strait-of-hormuz-oil-transit-costs-soaring https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T18:04:22.957Z Iran war sends Strait of Hormuz oil transit costs soaring MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/canadian-experts-raise-doubts-about-arctic-proven-future-submarines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-09/1xy618vs/TKMS1.jpg Rendering of a Type 212CD submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T11:28:27.681Z Canadian experts raise doubts about "Arctic proven" future submarines Canada, North America, Royal Canadian Navy, TKMS, Germany, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/al-seer-marine-capitalises-on-higher-ship-valuations-by-selling-vlcc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/is7rkd8p/Twin-Pollux.jpg Twin Pollux bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T10:07:29.475Z Al Seer Marine capitalises on higher ship valuations by selling VLCC MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Al Seer Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/bunker-market-hit-by-refinery-shift-but-balance-holds-yasref-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/psypkmnw/2021tfgmarinevideothumbnail.jpg TFG Marine bunkering terminal (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T10:05:22.078Z Bunker market hit by refinery shift but balance holds, Yasref says MENA, Saudi Arabia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Aramco, Asia, China, SINOPEC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/iran-says-it-captured-us-underwater-drone-pentagon-cites-glitch https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/u7ndxz9f/dive-ld.jpg A Dive-LD USV bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T10:02:45.882Z Iran says it captured US underwater drone; Pentagon cites glitch MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Anduril Industries, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, United States Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/south-korea-stops-short-of-troop-deployment-in-hormuz-talks-with-france https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-21/e7xkxirt/251118-N-JJ672-1291.jpg The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978), right, and Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon (FFG 823), left, sail in formation alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T09:58:44.448Z South Korea stops short of troop deployment in Hormuz talks with France Asia, South Korea, Europe, France, Strait of Hormuz, MENA, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/south-korean-yard-selected-as-preferred-bidder-for-thai-frigate-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/gf6wjk9a/b2609091.jpg Concept render of frigate for Royal Thai Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T09:53:09.469Z South Korean yard selected as preferred bidder for Thai frigate project Asia, Thailand, Royal Thai Navy, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-commodity-transits-continue-to-slip https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T09:50:18.523Z Strait of Hormuz commodity transits continue to slip MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait, North America, United States, Jordan, Yemen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/wildcat-gatecrashes-hanwha-buyout-plans-with-135b-austal-usa-bid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-11/mgoedkav/200624_8_Austal_USA.jpg Austal USA's Mobile shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T09:47:17.473Z Wildcat gatecrashes Hanwha buyout plans with $1.35b Austal USA bid North America, United States, Austal USA, Oceania, Austal Australia, Australia, Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/video-conflict-widens-as-us-destroys-tankers-and-iran-attacks-10-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/qaxw8nyc/us-strikes-5-iran-tankers.jpg US forces target Iranian tankers in new strikes against Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T09:44:17.558Z VIDEO | Conflict widens as US destroys tankers and Iran attacks 10 ships MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Port of Khor Fakkan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-september-9-trans-atlantic-sailing-ship-delivery-1b-in-car-carrier-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/vh4taovn/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-04/6t3ld0xq/Ray-Car-Carriers-PCTC1.jpg A Ray Car Carriers PCTC https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-03/t9ytspw8/liebherr-press-release-ls-800-e-mv-patricia-christening-2-lqw8001.jpg The crew of SAL Heavy Lift's project cargo vessel Patricia at her christening in Rostock, Germany, September 1, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-02/cgrcdrbq/Deltamarin.jpg Rendering of the 17,000DWT multi-purpose carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-02/r1nw9dqa/20260831152839©PIRIOU1.jpg Atlantis bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T09:23:47.925Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | September 9 – Trans-Atlantic sailing ship delivery, $1b in car carrier orders and more Asia, China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, LNG, Thailand, Precious Shipping Public Company, Ratima Naree (vessel), Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering, SAL Heavy Lift, Patricia (vessel), Wuhu Shipyard, Europe, Germany, Toepfer Transport, Deltamarin, Finland, France, NewTowt, Piriou, Atlantis, Piriou Vietnam, Vietnam, Israel, MENA, Ray Car Carriers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/boat-carrying-three-tonnes-of-cocaine-seized-near-canary-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/03j1dske/Guardia-Civil.jpg Seized packages containing cocaine bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T09:02:56.810Z Boat carrying three tonnes of cocaine seized near Canary Islands drugs, Europe, Spain, Guardia Civil, canary islands, Latin America, guardia civil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/platform-review-test-it-renewable-powered-autonomous-buoy-for-at-sea-equipment-testing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/ur8s7uuz/geps-techno-nos-references-collecte-donnes-en-mer-flyrsea1.jpg Test-It https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/q9htpu69/GEPS-Techno-main11.jpg Test-It https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/njdmw46x/GEPS-Techno-21.jpg Test-It being towed to Douarnenez Bay off Brittany bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T08:56:00.000Z PLATFORM REVIEW | Test-It – Renewable-powered autonomous buoy for at-sea equipment testing Europe, France, Test It (vessel), GEPS Techno, Thomas Services Maritimes, Celadon Sea Test Base https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/vessel-review-anji-ocean-research-and-test-vessel-with-electric-propulsion-and-dp2-capability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/2s2e1n1g/Anji-Ocean-Zhejiang-Xinhai-Ship-Design-and-Research-Institute1.jpg Anji Ocean https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/iafzmrw4/Anji-Ocean-China-Classification-Society1.jpg Anji Ocean bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Anji Ocean – Research and test vessel with electric propulsion and DP2 capability Asia, China, Anji Ocean (vessel), China Classification Society, Zhejiang Anji Ocean Technology, Zhoushan H&H Ship Engineering, Zhejiang Xinhai Ship Design and Research Institute https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/longlining/russian-yard-launches-new-freezer-longliner-built-for-north-atlantic-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/cjdmltcd/USC1.jpg Virma Fishing Company's Project MT1112XL freezer longliner Gandvik-3 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T08:33:03.065Z Russian yard launches new freezer longliner built for North Atlantic fishing trips Gandvik 3, Europe, Russia, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Severnaya Verf, Norway, Marin Teknikk, Project MT1112XL, Atlantic Ocean, Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Virma Fishing Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/detail-design-work-begins-on-large-patrol-vessels-for-philippine-coast-guard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/u1ysy1n7/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads220202-9-PCG1.jpg The Philippine Coast Guard 97-metre multi-role response vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua during sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T08:32:38.741Z Detail design work begins on large patrol vessels for Philippine Coast Guard Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, multi role response vessel, Teresa Magbanua class, Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Kunigami class, Japan Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/video-fire-ignites-on-soviet-era-icebreaker-undergoing-repairs-in-saint-petersburg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/zy9n5uzs/Russian-Ministry-of-Emergency-Situations1.jpg The Russian icebreaker Admiral Makarov after she suffered an onboard fire while undergoing repairs at a shipyard in Saint Petersburg on September 5, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T07:46:31.783Z VIDEO | Fire ignites on Soviet-era icebreaker undergoing repairs in Saint Petersburg incidents, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Admiral Makarov, Europe, Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, Kronstadt Marine Shipyard, Arctic, polar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/russian-fisheries-institute-completes-red-king-crab-survey-in-barents-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/ww7cgiin/20260907131.jpg Red king crab collected as part of the survey bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T07:24:52.033Z Russian fisheries institute completes red king crab survey in Barents Sea Europe, Russia, Barents Sea, Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, Professor Boyko (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/six-foreign-nationals-found-guilty-of-illegal-fishing-in-australian-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/mxb7mgos/Operation-BROADSTAFF.jpg The seized fishing vessel, August 21, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T07:09:45.725Z Six foreign nationals found guilty of illegal fishing in Australian waters illegal fishing, Australia, Oceania, Asia, Indonesia, Operation Broadstaff, Australian Border Force, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Queensland, Torres Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/collaboration-to-monitor-wadden-sea-off-netherlands-under-multi-year-programme https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/9j4jibaj/Returning-after-SIBES-to-the-RV-Wim-Wolff-on-the-last-day-of-its-maiden-voyage-with-Alice-Dalla-Pieta-21-06-2024-Dennis-Mosk-2-11.jpg Mudflat sampling in the Wadden Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T03:01:30.897Z Collaboration to monitor Wadden Sea off Netherlands under multi-year programme Europe, Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, Wadden Sea, Rijkswaterstaat https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/two-italian-navy-frigates-to-be-transferred-to-greece-under-new-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/9mm88ma7/Accordo-Italia-GreciaFREMM.jpg Representatives of the Hellenic General Directorate of Defence Investments and Armaments and the Italian General Directorate for Armaments at the signing of the implementing arrangement, September 8, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T02:45:59.006Z Two Italian Navy frigates to be transferred to Greece under new agreement Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Italian Navy, FREMM, Greece, Hellenic Navy, Carlo Bergamini, Virginio Fasan (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/finnish-yard-launches-royal-caribbeans-newest-lng-powered-cruise-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-09/a8n60124/Hero-of-the-Seas-launching-4.9.20261.jpg Launch of Hero of the Seas bairdmaritime en 2026-09-09T02:27:43.952Z Finnish yard launches Royal Caribbean's newest LNG-powered cruise ship Europe, Royal Caribbean International, LNG, North America, United States, Hero of the Seas (vessel), Finland, Meyer Turku, Fincantieri, Italy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/eu-proposes-extending-bay-of-biscay-fishing-closure-to-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/k22i6lmx/210111_7_ICES.jpg Fishing boats in the Bay of Biscay bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:29:27.951Z EU proposes extending Bay of Biscay fishing closure to 2027 Europe, European Commission, European Union, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, Bay of Biscay https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/akofs-offshore-secures-300m-credit-facility-and-exercises-vessel-option https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-20/2o8ygatt/220804_0_Offshore_Charters_AKOFS_Offshore.jpg Aker Wayfarer bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:26:49.945Z AKOFS Offshore secures $300m credit facility and exercises vessel option Europe, Norway, AKOFS Offshore, Akastor, Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/greece-closes-deal-on-italian-frigates-with-eye-on-two-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-12/w7tkdmoo/1280px-NaveBergamini.jpg Carlo Bergamini, a Bergamini-class frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:23:09.652Z Greece closes deal on Italian frigates with eye on two more Europe, Greece, Italy, Hellenic Navy, Italian Navy, Bergamini class, France, Belharra class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/stranded-russians-return-home-after-norway-seizes-arctic-cruise-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-02/w54v0pj3/PROFESSOR-MOLCHANOV.jpg Professor Molchanov bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:19:21.246Z Stranded Russians return home after Norway seizes Arctic cruise ship Europe, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Svalbard, Naftogaz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/sanctions-hit-arctic-lng-2-demands-1b-from-south-korean-shipbuilder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:15:09.886Z Sanctions-hit Arctic LNG 2 demands $1b from South Korean shipbuilder Europe, Russia, Arctic LNG 2, Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean, Novatek https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/aevex-completes-acquisition-of-naval-drone-maker-blacksea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/e02u9zvi/BlackSea-Technologies1.jpg Two BlackSea Technologies unmanned surface vehicles bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:04:52.526Z Aevex completes acquisition of naval drone maker BlackSea business news, North America, United States, Aevex, BlackSea Technologies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/stronger-capesize-rates-give-baltic-dry-bulk-index-a-fresh-nudge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/oodlpymn/banner-navio.jpg Bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:02:31.669Z Stronger Capesize rates give Baltic dry bulk index a fresh nudge North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/canada-prepares-to-route-bulk-of-crude-exports-to-asia-by-2028 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-12/wlgn39zb/20240430WMT1-1.jpg Westbridge Marine Terminal, Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T18:00:03.756Z Canada prepares to route bulk of crude exports to Asia by 2028 North America, Canada, Asia, China, Thailand, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/kazakhstan-blinks-on-collecting-5b-from-offshore-oil-operator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/ig4up6mn/KASHAGAN022.jpg Kashagan oil field, Kazakhstan bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T17:57:38.061Z Kazakhstan blinks on collecting $5b from offshore oil operator Europe, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom, Shell, North America, United States, ExxonMobil, France, TotalEnergies, Asia, China, CNPC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/polish-builder-selects-dutch-firm-to-design-new-trailing-suction-hopper-dredger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/zfjmvnnd/Partner-Stocznia-Ltd-signs-contract-with-Vuyk-Engineering-for-3000-m³-TSHD1.jpg Rendering of a 3,000-cubic-metre trailing suction hopper dredger bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:41:26.689Z Polish builder selects Dutch firm to design new trailing suction hopper dredger Europe, Netherlands, Vuyk Engineering, Partner Stocznia, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/marco-polo-marine-agrees-110m-reverse-takeover-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-19/09ifsnhy/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads220106-6-Marco-Polo-Marine.jpg Marco Polo Marine's Singapore facilities bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:33:20.966Z Marco Polo Marine agrees $110m reverse takeover deal Asia, Singapore, Marco Polo Marine, Marco Polo Shipyard, Indonesia, MP Marine, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/opinion-pain-ahead-for-europe-as-iran-war-drives-gas-prices-higher-at-critical-juncture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/wsdzbzp6/lng-tanker.jpg LNG carrier at Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-26/kw7yd4nz/elengy-readies-fos-cavaou-terminal-for-lng-bunkering.jpg Fos Cavaou LNG terminal in France bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:30:29.296Z OPINION | Pain ahead for Europe as Iran war drives gas prices higher at critical juncture Europe, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, Netherlands, Qatar, QatarEnergy, United Arab Emirates, North America, United States, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/navitas-petroleum-faces-charges-as-argentina-asserts-falklands-claim https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-04/zwqs8pct/Screenshot-2026-09-04-190830.jpg Map of Falkland Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:22:45.851Z Navitas Petroleum under fire as Argentina asserts Falklands claim Latin America, Argentina, Navitas Petroleum, Europe, United Kingdom, MENA, Israel, Rockhopper Exploration, Falkland Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/smugglers-face-french-trial-over-fatal-english-channel-crossing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg English Channel bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:18:14.665Z Smugglers face French trial over fatal English Channel crossing illegal migration, illegal immigration, people smuggling, Europe, France, United Kingdom, English Channel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/four-injured-after-ferry-crashes-into-wharf-pylon-in-sydney-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-16/w00i0yo2/John_Nutt_2.jpg John Nutt, a vessel operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:14:32.801Z Four injured after ferry crashes into wharf pylon in Sydney, Australia Oceania, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Transdev Sydney Ferries, New South Wales Police Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/bhp-port-hedland-unions-end-talks-with-no-deal-as-dispute-drags-on https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:13:51.502Z BHP, Port Hedland unions end talks with no deal as dispute drags on strike action, Oceania, Australia, BHP, Port of Port Hedland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/kuwait-petroleum-sets-sights-on-expanding-its-own-tanker-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/ruq514bx/whatwedo1000X674.jpg Kuwait Petroleum Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:10:34.326Z Kuwait Petroleum sets sights on expanding its own tanker fleet MENA, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/labour-unions-urge-bc-ferries-to-build-future-fleet-locally https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-11/tm9icoct/GtG5NjbMAMTfi51.jpg Artist's impression of a hybrid ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:09:03.857Z Labour unions urge BC Ferries to build future fleet locally North America, Canada, BC Ferries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-crude-imports-rebound-in-august-but-still-down-year-on-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/o3f9cpcr/22e35a7ab39d4f3b90380409c6648321.jpg Oil terminal in Zhoushan Port, China bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:06:25.115Z China crude imports rebound in August, but still down year-on-year Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-threat-casts-chill-over-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-lanes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T10:01:41.759Z Iran threat casts chill over Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-why-100-oil-remains-elusive-even-as-supplies-face-disruption https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/54gwy3af/1280px-TankersattheIraqiAlBasraOilTerminalintheNorthernArabianGulf.jpg Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-18/3of4uttv/photo-of-gulf-of-mexico-offshore-assets.jpg A Shell oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T09:59:48.722Z FEATURE | Why $100 oil remains elusive even as supplies face disruption MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, Port of Ras Tanura, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Latin America, Guyana, Asia, China, Russia, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/sea-trials-begin-for-honduras-port-authoritys-newest-pilot-boats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/28zf41ya/lanchas-practicos-aister-mz12-pilot-honduras-1-1536x10241.jpg One of two 12-metre pilot boats built by Aister for the National Port Authority of Honduras bairdmaritime en 2026-09-08T09:38:35.957Z Sea trials begin for Honduras port authority's newest pilot boats Latin America, Europe, Spain, Aister, Honduras, National Port Authority of Honduras