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<news:title>Reopened Hormuz won't bring instant relief to fuel prices, EIA warns</news:title>
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<news:title>Three Polish ferry operators merge resources under POLSCA brand</news:title>
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<news:title>Leftist Spain says US NATO remarks push Europe toward alternatives</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/crude-oil-exports-from-saudi-arabias-yanbu-port-slow-by-15-per-cent</loc>
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<news:title>Crude oil exports from Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port slow by 15 per cent</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T17:29:40.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia says global markets are still lining up for its fuel</news:title>
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<news:title>New marine agency set to centralize US ocean resource management</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/eni-discovers-two-trillion-cubic-feet-of-gas-in-egyptian-waters</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:46:15.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eni discovers two trillion cubic feet of gas in Egyptian waters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/india-to-back-marine-insurers-as-middle-east-war-raises-shipping-risks</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian oil tanker Desh Bhakt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:41:47.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to back marine insurers as Middle East war raises shipping risks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-markets-hold-breath-as-trumps-iran-deadline-nears</loc>
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<image:caption>LNG carrier at Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:35:35.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European gas markets hold breath as Trump’s Iran deadline nears</news:title>
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<image:caption>Norway map</image:caption>
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<news:title>Symra field offshore Norway begins production ahead of schedule</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-president-stands-firm-on-autonomy-as-opposition-visits-china-for-peace-mission</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:22:40.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan president stands firm on autonomy as opposition visits China for "peace" mission</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/south-korea-on-mission-to-secure-oil-from-kazakhstan-oman-and-saudi</loc>
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<image:caption>A Samsung-built VLCC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:15:37.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea on mission to secure oil from Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/russias-yamal-lng-ends-four-month-hiatus-on-shipments-to-china</loc>
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<image:caption>Novatek's Yamal LNG project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:10:51.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's Yamal LNG ends four-month hiatus on shipments to China</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/bw-energy-secures-25-year-extension-for-gabon-offshore-licence</loc>
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<image:caption>Map of Gabon offshore blocks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:06:45.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BW Energy secures 25-year extension for Gabon offshore licence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/kazakhstans-cpc-oil-exports-steady-despite-reported-terminal-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:00:37.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kazakhstan's CPC oil exports steady despite reported terminal attack</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-rise-with-hormuz-still-closed-ahead-of-trump-deadline</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:54:52.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices rise with Hormuz still closed ahead of Trump deadline</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/malaysian-ship-clears-hormuz-without-incident</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:47:08.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malaysian ship clears Hormuz without incident</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navy-amphibious-ship-to-support-nasas-artemis-ii-mission</loc>
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<image:caption>US Navy sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha and NASA engineers prepare to release a crew module test article from the ship’s well deck, January 26, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the US Third Fleet area of operations performing just-in-time training in support of US Space Command's human space flight recovery mission to retrieve NASA’s Artemis II crew and spacecraft following their splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US Navy amphibious ship to support NASA's Artemis II space mission</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/us-coast-guard-seizes-over-65000-in-unreported-pollock-roe-in-dutch-harbor-alaska</loc>
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<image:caption>Boxes containing the seized pollock roe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:20:54.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Coast Guard seizes over $65,000 in unreported pollock roe in Dutch Harbor, Alaska</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/awards-2025-best-large-pilot-boat-foundation-pilot-chebucto-pilot-armon-shipyard</loc>
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<image:caption>Best Large Pilot Boat – Foundation Pilot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AWARDS 2025 | Best Large Pilot Boat – Foundation Pilot &amp; Chebucto Pilot – Armon Shipyard</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/vessel-review-alfonsino-arrow-japans-nyk-places-locally-built-windfarm-crewboat-into-service</loc>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Alfonsino Arrow – Japan's NYK places locally built windfarm crewboat into service</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/vessel-review-ena-haven-eastern-navigation-welcomes-multi-role-vessel-to-offshore-services-fleet</loc>
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<image:caption>Ena Haven</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ena Haven</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ena Haven</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Ena Haven – Eastern Navigation welcomes multi-role vessel to offshore services fleet</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-exploration/opinion-the-perils-of-a-philippineschina-energy-deal-in-disputed-waters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/o2vojur2/Gr8FdRdXIAAwN5e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photograph of a China Coast Guard ship shadowing the Philippine Coast Guard multi-role response vessel BRP Malapascua while the latter is en route to Thitu Island in the Spratlys, May 27, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | The perils of a Philippines–China energy deal in disputed waters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Philippines, territory disputes, South China Sea territory disputes, China, South China Sea, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, China Coast Guard, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Philippine Navy, Spratly Islands</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-blocks-qatari-gas-ships-previously-granted-passage-to-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/kyik5nei/9db8d760-8f3f-43ad-a40a-a71c613292fc-1775471872.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The LNG tanker Al Daayen</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:46:32.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran blocks Qatari gas ships previously granted passage to Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Pakistan, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Middle East</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japans-oil-imports-down-by-30-per-cent-in-march</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/lz0mk6vg/Fujisan-Maru-Iino-Kaiun-Kaisha1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Japanese oil tanker Fujisan Maru</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:42:44.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan's oil imports down by 30 per cent in March</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, United Arab Emirates, Asia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, Kuwait, United States, Azerbaijan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/un-vote-set-for-tuesday-on-diluted-hormuz-maritime-draft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Middle East map</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:40:59.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN vote set for Tuesday on diluted Hormuz maritime draft</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Bahrain, United Nations Security Council, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Israel, Europe, Russia, North America, United States</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/jones-act-waiver-has-little-impact-on-us-domestic-oil-supply-but-fuel-exports-soar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-19/kfshswl4/Sentinel-Midstream1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crude oil tanker with tugs</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:34:35.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jones Act waiver has little impact on US domestic oil supply but fuel exports soar</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Jones Act, Asia, Europe, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Hawaii, California</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/new-kamsarmax-self-unloading-bulker-delivered-to-algoma-central</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/j6amr2ea/Algoma-Celebration1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Algoma Celebration</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:17:38.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Kamsarmax self-unloading bulker delivered to Algoma Central</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Canada, Kamsarmax, Algoma Central Corporation, Algoma Celebration (vessel), Algoma Legacy, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), China, Asia, Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/one-takes-delivery-of-13900teu-newbuild</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/cg1i9317/ONE-Simplicity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ONE Simplicity</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:06:08.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ONE takes delivery of 13,900TEU newbuild</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding, Ocean Network Express, ONE Serenity, ONE Simplicity (vessel), Liberia, Lloyd's Register</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/trident-seafoods-sues-city-of-tacoma-for-mishandling-of-firefighting-response-on-fishing-vessel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Kodiak-Enterprise-Photo-Trident-Seafoods1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kodiak Enterprise</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:58:41.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trident Seafoods sues City of Tacoma for mishandling of firefighting response on fishing vessel</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, incidents, United States, Kodiak Enterprise, Alaska, Washington State, Trident Seafoods, National Transportation Safety Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/maib-fishing-vessel-foundered-off-scottish-coast-due-to-flooding</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/jcrgm8dp/Screenshot7-4-2026131351assets.publishing.service.gov.uk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Freedom II</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:34:38.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MAIB: fishing vessel foundered off Scottish coast due to flooding</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom, Freedom II (vessel), Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Royal National Lifeboat Institution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/conrad-industries-posts-strong-2025-profit-figures-amid-backlog-drop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-02/eidbqahc/464329380_839776118353739_6067655891376685343_n_2_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Navy berthing barge YRBM-57 being towed from Conrad Shipyard to San Diego before its eventual deployment to Japan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:44:42.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conrad Industries posts strong 2025 profit figures amid backlog drop</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Conrad Shipyard, financial results, business news, yard repair berthing and messing barge, US Navy, Conrad Industries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-naval-forces-take-control-of-hijacked-iranian-vessel-off-somalia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/u15pd29n/BIA-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Iranian-flagged dhow Alwaseemi with an EUNAVFOR Atalanta warship in the distance</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:24:25.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU naval forces take control of hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Africa, Europe, European Union, Operation Atalanta, Somalia, Iran, Alwaseemi (vessel), mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/cruise-ship-runs-aground-off-fiji-all-passengers-rescued</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/q7ka0jba/Fiji-Princess-Blue-Lagoon-Cruises1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fiji Princess</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:04:48.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cruise ship runs aground off Fiji; all passengers rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Fiji, Oceania, Blue Lagoon Cruises, Fiji Princess (vessel), Australia, Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-april-7-indias-newest-submarine-russian-seabed-salvage-ship-and-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/1b4bjvz9/Untitled.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/z4oq8jmg/BNS-Vega-Belgian-Armed-Forces-Jorn-Urbain1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launch of the Belgian Navy Castor-class patrol vessel BNS Vega</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/uash8h63/INS-Taragiri-Indian-Ministry-of-Defence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian Navy Nilgiri-class stealth frigate INS Taragiri</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/o05l2czg/IMG20260401095556-e1775026642616.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rendering of the debris recovery vessel</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-14/o9ck9rmu/French-Navy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The French Navy FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc'h underway</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T02:40:29.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security Vessel News Roundup | April 7 – India's newest submarine, Russian seabed salvage ship and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indian Navy, Arihant class, INS Aridhaman (vessel), Europe, Belgium, Castor class, BNS Vega (vessel), Socarenam, France, Mauric, Nilgiri class, Warship Design Bureau, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, INS Taragiri, Russia, United Shipbuilding Corporation, French Navy, Naval Group, FDI, Amiral Cabanier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-missing-after-river-boat-capsizes-in-northeastern-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/bm4ryr52/BrahmaputrafromHatisilaGuwahati11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Brahmaputra River in Assam, India</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T02:31:32.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three missing after river boat capsizes in northeastern India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, incidents, India, Brahmaputra River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/indian-navy-commissions-third-locally-built-ballistic-missile-submarine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/novy0kgr/PMModiaddressingthecrewofINSArihant1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a photograph of the Indian Navy ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant on a screen in the background, November 5, 2018. Confirmed official photographs of any of India’s locally built Arihant-class submarines are scarce.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T01:41:12.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy commissions third locally-built ballistic missile submarine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indian Navy, Arihant class, INS Aridhaman (vessel), INS Aridhaman </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/ahts/nam-cheong-wins-offshore-support-vessel-contracts-worth-24m</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-05/ek5lbpie/Nam-Cheong-AHTS-780x4701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Nam Cheong vessel</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T18:48:17.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nam Cheong wins offshore support vessel contracts worth $24m</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Malaysia, Nam Cheong, CNOOC Offshore Oil Engineering</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-clock-ticks-on-trumps-ultimatum-after-iran-dismisses-truce-offer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/m8u6wtrg/728y73y82yd728d3.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tankers ablaze in the Port of Basra, Iraq, March 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T18:36:29.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Clock ticks on Trump’s ultimatum after Iran dismisses truce offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, Israel, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/russian-ship-hit-by-drones-in-azov-sea-found-and-towed-to-shore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/bw9uag49/volgo-balt-138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volgo-Balt 138, an identical ship to the one that was attacked by drones in the Azov Sea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T18:25:56.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian ship hit by drones in Azov Sea found and towed to shore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Azov Sea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/spanish-firm-to-supply-3d-radar-system-for-thai-naval-base</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/yy2whfn0/IndraRadar-Lanza.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indra's 3D radar system</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T18:11:09.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spanish firm to supply 3D radar system for Thai naval base</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Spain, Asia, Thailand, Royal Thai Navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iraqs-pre-war-oil-export-levels-can-be-restored-in-a-week-if-hormuz-reopens-oil-company-chief-says</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Middle East map</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T18:00:25.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iraq's pre-war oil export levels can be restored in a week if Hormuz reopens, oil company chief says</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iraq, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, OPEC Plus, North America, United States, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/indias-reliance-cuts-out-the-middleman-with-direct-venezuelan-oil-purchase</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reliance Industries terminal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T17:52:25.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's Reliance cuts out the middleman with direct Venezuelan oil purchase</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Latin America, Venezuela, Reliance Industries, PDVSA, North America, United States, Chevron, Vitol, Europe, Switzerland, Trafigura, Singapore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/cpc-terminal-damaged-again-in-latest-ukrainian-drone-strike-another-russian-port-also-ablaze</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-03/198y1f47/SMP3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Caspian Pipeline Consortium's SPM-3</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T17:46:17.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPC terminal damaged again in latest Ukrainian drone strike, another Russian port also ablaze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Black Sea, Kazakhstan, North America, United States, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Port of Novorossiysk, Port of Sheskharis, Transneft, united state</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/video-four-people-rescued-from-disabled-yacht-off-new-york-in-heavy-seas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/8id4pt7a/uscg-rescue-yacht.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Cape Cod hoists four people from the disabled yacht Proudfoot, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T17:41:07.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIDEO | Four people rescued from disabled yacht off New York in heavy seas</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States Coast Guard, US Coast Guard, New York</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/russias-novatek-to-build-its-own-vessels-as-it-faces-fleet-shortage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/d056bs6i/Alexey-Kosygin-Zvezda-Shipbuilding-Complex-41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alexey Kosygin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T17:32:16.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's Novatek to build its own vessels as it faces fleet shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Novatek, sanctions, Zvezda shipyard, Arctic LNG 2, Arctic, polar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
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<url>
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<image:caption>The LNG tanker Al Daayen</image:caption>
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<url>
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<image:caption>The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi</image:caption>
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<url>
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<image:caption>The fishing vessel Ocean Bay grounded off the shoreline of Umnak Island, Alaska on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub, was hit by Iranian missiles</image:caption>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Yeosu oil terminal, South Korea</image:caption>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq</image:caption>
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<url>
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<url>
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<url>
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<url>
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<image:caption>QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub, was hit by Iranian missiles</image:caption>
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<url>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/no-payment-hurdles-in-indias-first-iranian-oil-buy-since-2019</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Oil Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:34:44.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No payment hurdles in India's first Iranian oil buy since 2019</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, MENA, Iran, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-us-intelligence-believes-iran-wont-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron 41 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:30:12.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | US intelligence believes Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Israel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/rescuers-find-body-of-man-who-went-missing-following-vessel-collision-off-singapore</loc>
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<image:caption>A Singapore Police Force patrol boat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T07:26:37.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescuers find body of man who went missing following vessel collision off Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, incidents, Singapore, Indonesia, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/potting/keels-laid-for-three-new-russian-crab-boats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/3oa881ci/Russian-Maritime-Register-of-Shipping1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keel-laying ceremony of three new Project 03141 crab fishing vessels held at Russia's Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T07:22:21.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keels laid for three new Russian crab boats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia, Europe, Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard, Project 03141, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ferry-runs-aground-off-occidental-mindoro-philippines-all-on-board-rescued</loc>
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<image:caption>Philippine Coast Guard personnel assist in the disembarkation of the rescued passengers of the grounded ferry Our Lady of Fatima 03 at Tilik Port in Occidental Mindoro province, April 5, 2026. The passengers had been evacuated onto another ferry, which then transported them to shore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T06:48:29.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ferry runs aground off Occidental Mindoro, Philippines; all on board rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Philippines, incidents, Philippine Coast Guard, Occidental Mindoro, Our Lady of Fatima 03 (vessel), Princess Christine II (vessel), Batangas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/nine-charged-as-part-of-investigation-into-drug-import-conspiracy-in-victoria-australia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/zdl4f3hm/Photo_YWE_11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Australian Federal Police patrol boat AFP10</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T06:46:20.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine charged as part of investigation into drug import conspiracy in Victoria, Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>drugs, Oceania, Australia, Victoria (Australia), Australian Border Force, New South Wales, Western Australia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/french-builder-launches-belgian-navys-third-castor-class-patrol-vessel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/z4oq8jmg/BNS-Vega-Belgian-Armed-Forces-Jorn-Urbain1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launch of the Belgian Navy Castor-class patrol vessel BNS Vega</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T05:02:35.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French builder launches Belgian Navy's third Castor-class patrol vessel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, France, Belgian Navy, Belgium, Socarenam, Castor class, BNS Vega (vessel), BNS Castor (vessel), BNS Pollux (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/indian-navy-commissions-fourth-nilgiri-class-stealth-frigate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/uash8h63/INS-Taragiri-Indian-Ministry-of-Defence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian Navy Nilgiri-class stealth frigate INS Taragiri</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:24:24.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy commissions fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Indian Navy, India, Nilgiri class, INS Taragiri, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Warship Design Bureau, INS Aridhaman (vessel), Arihant class</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/caledonian-maritime-assets-newest-ferry-enters-operational-service</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-18/pkh6ua0a/Caledonian-Maritime-Assets1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Isle of Islay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:45:51.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caledonian Maritime Assets' newest ferry enters operational service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Caledonian Maritime Assets, Isle of Islay, CalMac Ferries, Lloyd's Register, LMG Marin, Norway, Loch Indaal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/ahts/keyfield-subsidiary-taps-chinese-builders-for-new-anchor-handler</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-07/ey9fw72g/Grace-at-Sea2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Keyfield Offshore vessel (representative photo only)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:33:07.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keyfield subsidiary taps Chinese builders for new anchor handler</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Malaysia, Keyfield International, China, Keyfield Resolute, Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, Fujian Funing Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/australian-fpso-northern-endeavour-arrives-in-denmark-for-recycling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-02/tl8jpxgp/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsNorthern-Endeavour-FPSO-source-NOGA1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Northern Endeavour</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:00:38.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australian FPSO Northern Endeavour arrives in Denmark for recycling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australia, Oceania, Europe, Denmark, Northern Endeavour, Modern American Recycling Services, Woodside Energy, Timor Sea, Northern Territory, Modern American Recycling and Repair Services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/dutch-design-firm-begins-work-to-convert-1950s-era-tug-into-yacht</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/7pzihbca/Rendering-of-the-converted-Titan-Aurelia1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rendering of the converted Titan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:42:48.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dutch design firm begins work to convert 1950s-era tug into yacht</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Netherlands, Aurelia Green Ship Concept Design, Wijsmuller, Titan (tug)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/suderman-and-young-towing-to-expand-services-to-two-texas-ports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-10/9tghrut8/1733400389117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suderman and Young's harbour tug Artemis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:13:56.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suderman and Young Towing to expand services to two Texas ports</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Texas, Port of Brownsville, Port of Port Isabel (USA), Suderman and Young Towing Company</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/maritime-partners-newest-escort-tug-hits-the-water</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/2bu1kmjz/Master-Boat-Builders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launch of Maritime Partners' new escort and ship assist tug Marauder</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:01:26.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maritime Partners' newest escort tug hits the water</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Maritime Partners, Master Boat Builders, Alabama, Marauder (vessel), Canada, Robert Allan Ltd</news:keywords>
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