https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-june-5-asian-yards-focus-vlec-delivery-to-singapore-product-carrier-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/vttx7n4v/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/p52c59vi/20260603105058693.jpg Contract signing ceremony between Heung-A Line and the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, June 2, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/xpupg669/202606040945176961.jpg ACS SP Voyager https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/lxugchmh/DHT-Antelope-DHT-Holdings-2.jpg DHT Antelope https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/mk4x9zn4/202504240750405581.jpg An LNG carrier operated by China's COSCO Shipping bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T08:50:08.193Z Tanker News Roundup | June 5 – Asian yards focus: VLEC delivery to Singapore, product carrier orders and more Asia, South Korea, Heung A Line, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Singapore, Yangtze River Shipbuilding, ACS SP Voyager (vessel), DHT Holdings, Bermuda, Latin America, Europe, Norway, Hanwha Ocean, LNG, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, Jiangnan Shipyard, Scorpio Tankers, Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company, Monaco, COSCO Shipping Energy Supply Chain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/russian-university-begins-testing-of-new-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-10/o1gb60hc/Office-of-Governor-of-the-Arkhangelsk-Region-Alexander-Tsybulsky1.jpg Orkan, a new USV delivered to Russia's Northern Arctic Federal University bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T08:11:52.605Z Russian university begins testing of new USV Europe, Russia, Orkan (vessel), Breeze (vessel), Northern Arctic Federal University, polar, Arctic, White Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-collaboration-to-develop-autonomous-vessels-for-commercial-and-defence-applications https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/36a9ip2x/916247251082752174934231569637893297668096n1.jpg Tug under construction at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors' shipyard in Houma, Louisiana bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T07:42:30.237Z US collaboration to develop autonomous vessels for commercial and defence applications North America, Glosten, Thoma Sea Marine Constructors, United States, Louisiana, Washington State https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/uk-royal-navy-tests-rov-for-possible-hormuz-minehunting-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/84xkhc39/Two-divers-prepare-to-launch-Defender-on-a-practice-run.jpg The black and yellow ROV about to be deployed into the water for a practice run bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T05:57:28.879Z UK Royal Navy tests ROV for possible Hormuz minehunting mission United Kingdom, Europe, Royal Navy, RFA Lyme Bay (vessel), MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-partners-interdict-240-illegal-aliens-near-turks-and-caicos-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/k6vom739/260531-G-G0107-10021.jpg Screenshot of thermal video imagery of the boat carrying the 240 illegal migrants, May 31, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T05:40:45.671Z US Coast Guard, partners interdict 240 illegal aliens near Turks and Caicos Islands North America, United States, US Coast Guard, US Customs and Border Protection, Turks and Caicos Islands, Latin America, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Haiti, illegal migration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/australian-png-authorities-conclude-joint-patrol-of-torres-strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/gxo5nq28/48824776827424869059434001126114868129129222n1.jpg An Australian Border Force Cape-class patrol boat bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T04:43:39.377Z Australian, PNG authorities conclude joint patrol of Torres Strait Oceania, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Queensland Police Service, Queensland, Papua New Guinea Defence Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/tour-boat-capsizes-off-indonesias-bintan-island-all-on-board-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/2f2fpf21/Screenshot-2026-06-05-at-10-13-18-RIAUISLANDSProvinceeng-RIAUISLANDSProvinceeng.pdf.jpg Map of Riau Islands province, Indonesia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T02:15:27.761Z Tour boat capsizes off Indonesia's Bintan Island; all on board rescued Asia, incidents, Indonesia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ukrainian-military-claims-successful-drone-strike-on-russian-warship-near-saint-petersburg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/xhlj79vd/Ukrainian-drones-strike-corvette-RFS-Boiky1.jpg Screenshot of video footage of the supposed Ukrainian drone attack against the Russian Navy Steregushchiy-class corvette Boiky at a shipyard just outside Saint Petersburg, June 3, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T01:29:43.710Z Ukrainian military claims successful drone strike on Russian warship near Saint Petersburg Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Russian Navy, Steregushchiy class, Boiky (vessel), Saint Petersburg, Project 20380, Russian Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/swedish-firm-granted-permit-for-new-land-based-char-breeding-facility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/udtje8dy/hswebb-dronarbild-med-illustration-av-den-planerade-fiskodlingen1.jpg Rendering of the buildings that will comprise the char breeding facility in Sunderbyn bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T00:54:30.149Z Swedish firm granted permit for new land-based char breeding facility Europe, Sweden, Ravdu, Rural Economy Society of Norrbotten Västerbotten, polar, Arctic https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/italian-builder-launches-50m-custom-yacht https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/3gqp7b07/18336cdc-d853-4b85-94dd-b79d3d38bbc41.jpg Baglietto's new 50-metre custom aluminium yacht bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T00:34:33.076Z Italian builder launches 50m custom yacht Europe, Italy, Baglietto https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/partnership-to-supply-torpedoes-countermeasures-to-bolster-canadas-underwater-defence https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-05/7s8m9ofk/Andrea-Ruffini-Head-of-Marketing-Sales-of-WASS-Submarine-Systems-signs-Mou-with-Magellan1.jpg Signing of the MOU between WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan Aerospace Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T00:21:01.784Z Partnership to supply torpedoes, countermeasures to bolster Canada's underwater defence North America, Canada, Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, WASS Submarine Systems https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/europeche-eu-member-states-discuss-next-steps-for-updated-fisheries-policy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-31/c96n1hrq/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsPhoto-Indian-Ocean-Tuna-Commission11.jpg School of tuna bairdmaritime en 2026-06-05T00:09:23.782Z Europeche, EU member states discuss next steps for updated fisheries policy Europe, Europeche, European Union, Mediterranean Sea, United Kingdom, Norway, Asia, Indonesia, tuna https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/sbm-offshore-looks-to-sell-45-per-cent-stake-in-fso-to-nyk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/08qd26yy/1777581028160.jpg FSO Chalchi under construction bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T19:07:11.938Z SBM Offshore looks to sell 45 per cent stake in FSO to NYK SBM Offshore, Asia, Japan, NYK, Latin America, Mexico, PEMEX, Oceania, Australia, Woodside, Woodside Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/seacon-shipping-to-sell-2024-built-bulk-carrier-for-429m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/m7sv2629/seacon-antwerp.jpg Seacon Antwerp bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:54:52.562Z Seacon Shipping to sell 2024-built bulk carrier for $42.9m Asia, Hong Kong, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings, Oceania, Marshall Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/abu-dhabi-shipbuilder-seals-construction-contracts-worth-354m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/w212fbo7/SAFEEN-Drydocks-Secures-Major-Vessel-Construction-Contracts.jpg Signing of agreement between Safeen Drydocks parent AD Ports Group and Nigeria Oil Bank bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:44:34.458Z Abu Dhabi shipbuilder seals construction contracts worth $354m MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Safeen Drydocks, AD Ports Group, Premier Marine Shipyards, Africa, Nigeria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/putin-says-russia-ready-to-restart-gas-flows-to-germany-even-as-soon-as-tomorrow https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/lnljd34m/Nord_Stream_gas_leaks_2022.jpg Dates and locations of Nord Stream leaks bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:37:41.697Z Putin says Russia ready to restart gas flows to Germany, even as soon as "tomorrow" Europe, Russia, Nord Stream 2, Germany, sanctions, Gazprom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/beng-kuang-marine-secures-offshore-contracts-worth-286m-in-west-africa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-30/0idouyka/pexels-lara-jameson-8828423-1.jpg Map of West Africa bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:31:07.570Z Beng Kuang Marine secures offshore contracts worth $28.6m in West Africa Asia, Singapore, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/nigerias-dangote-refinery-overperforms-in-test-as-expansion-looms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-13/ac4osxiy/refinery.jpg Dangote oil refinery bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:23:49.654Z Nigeria's Dangote refinery overperforms in test as expansion looms Africa, Nigeria, Dangote, Dangote Group, Europe, North America, United States, Saudi Arabia, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petronas-and-regional-partners-sign-agreement-to-evaluate-offshore-oil-recovery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/lqrh5bj0/PR-Offshore-Oil-RecoveryIMG5893.jpg Signing of MOU between Petronas and partners to evaluate improved and enhanced oil recovery opportunities in offshore acreages. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:10:08.019Z Petronas and regional partners sign agreement to evaluate offshore oil recovery Asia, Malaysia, Petronas, Petronas Carigali, PTTEP Sarawak Oil, PTTEP Sabah Oil, Pertamina, Indonesia, Thailand https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/csl-group-takes-delivery-of-new-self-unloading-kamsarmax-bulker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/wdq6qwjv/csl-kuleana-delivery-3-ms.jpg CSL Kuleana bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:05:59.169Z CSL Group takes delivery of new self-unloading Kamsarmax bulker North America, Canada, CSL Group, Asia, China, Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/samudera-to-sell-off-two-chemical-tankers-for-23m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/t05x6kwa/sinar-malahayati.jpg Sinar Malahayati bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T18:00:50.249Z Samudera to sell off two chemical tankers for $23m Asia, Indonesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-oil-exports-feel-the-squeeze-hitting-a-six-year-low https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T17:55:32.324Z Iran oil exports feel the squeeze, hitting a six-year low MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Asia, China, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/ahts/perdana-petroleum-orders-two-ahts-vessels-for-339m-in-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-29/ueawtz9c/1931919e-e389-40b5-b947-5d1906f77c83.jpg Petra Expedition, a Perdana Nautika vessel (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T17:26:06.015Z Perdana Petroleum orders two AHTS vessels for $33.9m in China Asia, Malaysia, China, Aulong Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/saudi-arabia-and-russia-energy-ministers-meet-to-discuss-sector-stabilisation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/44o8ycs6/caae2c0a6f202f7359198aaa7144e8f4.jpg Saudi Aramco platforms at Tanajib Field bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T17:16:12.126Z Saudi Arabia and Russia energy ministers meet to discuss sector stabilisation MENA, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Russia, OPEC Plus, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-down-as-lebanon-ceasefire-fuels-hope-for-hormuz-reopening https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T17:10:01.651Z Oil prices down as Lebanon ceasefire fuels hope for Hormuz reopening MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Israel, Lebanon, Europe, Russia, Asia, China, OPEC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-loses-ground-as-capesize-and-panamax-rates-slip https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T17:03:36.268Z Baltic dry bulk index loses ground as Capesize and Panamax rates slip North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/castor-maritime-reverses-losses-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/uyva6dow/magic-perseus.jpg Magic Perseus bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T10:24:32.126Z Castor Maritime reverses losses in Q1 2026 Europe, Cyprus, Castor Maritime, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/jinhui-holdings-to-acquire-two-newbuild-bulk-carriers-for-68m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-11/bk504gj7/Jinhui-Shipping.jpg A Jinhui bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T10:11:07.544Z Jinhui Holdings to acquire two newbuild bulk carriers for $68m Asia, Hong Kong, Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, China, Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/thailand-bolstering-its-claims-in-cambodia-maritime-row https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/uv6rqgil/gulf-of-thailand.jpg Map showing Gulf of Thailand bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T10:04:20.684Z Thailand bolstering its claims in Cambodia maritime row Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-tankers-are-slipping-out-of-hormuz-but-normality-remains-far-off 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display (pre-war) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:58:11.367Z OPINION | Tankers are slipping out of Hormuz, but normality remains far off MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Iraq, Kuwait, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/feature-taiwan-boosting-anti-ship-missile-stock-as-chinese-invasion-fears-rise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/0yq5db1w/fa12f6dc7c5d34cb563a84da38886d1c.Hsiung-Feng-II-NCSIST-1024x709.jpg A Hsiung Feng II missile fired from a Taiwanese Kuang Hua VI class missile boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/bb2x2j40/AGM_84_Harpoon_launched_from_USS_Leahy__CG_16_.jpg An RGM-84 surface-to-surface Harpoon missile being launched bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:45:41.803Z FEATURE | Taiwan boosting anti-ship missile stock as Chinese invasion fears rise Asia, Taiwan, China, North America, United States, Taiwan Strait, Taiwan Navy, People’s Liberation Army Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-june-4-japan-focus-bulker-deliveries-and-car-carrier-orders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/fcvgiz28/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/wjulendr/S-K258-FUJI-MARU260520.jpg Fuji Maru https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/onjzwfm8/S-8316FRONTIER-PEACE260526.jpg Frontier Peace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ipj0ob47/S-3046PAIWAN-FORTUNE260525.jpg Paiwan Fortune https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/s45htgqx/S-H797QADRIS-BENEFIT260518.jpg Qadris Benefit bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:39:11.959Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | June 4 – Japan focus: bulker deliveries and car carrier orders Asia, Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, China, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, K Line European Sea Highway Services, Europe, Imabari Shipbuilding Group, Handymax, Shin Kasado Dockyard, Fuji Maru (vessel), Frontier Peace (vessel), Dunkirkmax, Taiwan, Wisdom Marine, Paiwan Fortune (vessel), Qadris Benefit (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/fcc-proposes-rules-to-restrict-chinese-submarine-cable-equipment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-11/fq6c4m03/foto-cablesubmarino.webp Submarine cable bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:34:04.890Z FCC proposes rules to restrict Chinese submarine cable equipment North America, United States, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/final-investment-decision-reached-for-first-flng-project-in-the-us https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-24/8jga2m8t/BerthNOTXT-1.jpg FLNG bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:26:12.689Z Final investment decision reached for first FLNG project in the US North America, United States, Delfin LNG, Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, BlackRock, Vitol, Europe, Switzerland, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/longlining/russian-fishing-company-globus-welcomes-new-freezer-longliner-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/fc2cb5gm/Photo_USC1_11.jpg The Project MT1112XL freezer longliner Gandvik-1 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:20:15.265Z Russian fishing company Globus welcomes new freezer longliner to fleet Europe, Russia, Project MT1112XL, Norway, Marin Teknikk, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Severnaya Verf, Marlin (vessel), Gandvik 1 (vessel), Globus, Atlantic Ocean, Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/koreas-heung-a-orders-chemical-tanker-trio-from-chinese-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/p52c59vi/20260603105058693.jpg Contract signing ceremony between Heung-A Line and the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, June 2, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:06:34.780Z Korea's Heung-A orders chemical tanker trio from Chinese yard Asia, South Korea, China, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Heung A Line, Korea Register, Heung A Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/vessel-review-esvagt-robert-boyle-methanol-powered-sov-to-support-offshore-wind-activities-in-uk-north-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ibj1r7jt/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-main1.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/s286q930/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-31.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/hp58zlet/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-21.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/xx17hhbx/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-main-Esvagt1.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Esvagt Robert Boyle – Methanol-powered SOV to support offshore wind activities in UK North Sea Europe, DNV, Denmark, Esvagt, Esvagt Robert Boyle (vessel), Hav Design, Ørsted, Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, United Kingdom, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-jixiangfang-electric-vessel-for-nighttime-sightseeing-in-guangzhou-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/d138n9f2/Jixiangfang-main.jpg Jixiangfang https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/o3c1vgkg/70a0-4e34d7f7d75d3137a117629b836dc1b0.jpg Main dining and events hall interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ea30c6tp/33ee-4eeb8ec23d66df134ac330992cc3a880.jpg Upper deck common seating area https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/9457t5cw/63e7-093c5c12cbe0bb2f6a7de7346f0c9bbd.jpg Private room on upper deck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/a38uq8eq/Jixiangfang-21.jpg Jixiangfang bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Jixiangfang – Electric vessel for nighttime sightseeing in Guangzhou, China Asia, China, Jianglong Shipbuilding, 605 Research Institute, China Shipbuilding Group, Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong), Jixiangfang (vessel), Buyehou (vessel), Zhuangyuanfang (vessel), Pearl River, Guangzhou Public Transport Group Passenger Ferry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/chinese-builder-delivers-vlec-to-singapores-sp-chemicals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/xpupg669/202606040945176961.jpg ACS SP Voyager bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T08:13:25.991Z Chinese builder delivers VLEC to Singapore's SP Chemicals Asia, China, Singapore, SP Chemicals, Yangtze River Shipbuilding, ACS SP Voyager (vessel), Bureau Veritas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/russian-government-orders-postponed-delivery-of-new-nuclear-powered-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/iwbt6wjb/11-4-e17496333007361.jpg The Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreakers Arktika and Chukotka at Russia's Baltic Shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T07:28:07.706Z Russian Government orders postponed commissioning of new nuclear-powered icebreaker polar, Europe, Russia, Chukotka (vessel), Project 22220, Rosatom, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Baltic Shipyard, Arktika (vessel), Sibir (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/k-line-taps-chinese-yard-for-new-lng-fuelled-car-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ql5vuzkq/215image31.jpg A K Line European Sea Highway Services car carrier (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T07:13:19.279Z K Line taps Chinese yard for new LNG-fuelled car carriers Asia, Japan, China, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, LNG, K Line European Sea Highway Services https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/australias-former-environment-minister-to-head-independent-review-of-aukus-submarine-programme https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-18/ccg5hatg/bae-systems-submarine-.png Rendering of an SSN AUKUS submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T03:38:01.561Z Australia's former environment minister to head independent review of AUKUS submarine programme Oceania, North America, Australia, United States, AUKUS, US Navy, Virginia class, Royal Australian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/italys-gnv-christens-new-lng-fuelled-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-30/dflzs2p8/202601301407211271.jpg GNV Aurora bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T03:14:42.183Z Italy's GNV christens new LNG-fuelled ferry Europe, Italy, Grandi Navi Veloci, GNV Aurora (vessel), Asia, China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, LNG, RINA, GNV Polaris (vessel), Morocco, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/bw-lpg-exits-investment-in-confidence-petroleum-india-following-sale-of-85-per-cent-equity-stake https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/201109-7-BW-LPG.jpg BW Gemini bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T03:04:29.795Z BW LPG exits investment in Confidence Petroleum India following sale of 8.5 per cent equity stake business news, BW LPG, Asia, India, Confidence Petroleum India, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/deme-secures-port-dredging-works-in-tunisia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/retwqlss/1775654649726.jpg The DEME trailing suction hopper dredger Meuse River undertaking dredging works bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T02:58:04.420Z DEME secures port dredging works in Tunisia DEME, Europe, Belgium, MENA, Tunisia, Office of Merchant Marine and Ports (Tunisia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/us-navy-submarine-connecticut-to-return-to-service-following-grounding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ls3kz4ms/USSConnecticutSSN221.jpg The US Navy Seawolf-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut departs Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Washington for sea trials following maintenance, December 13, 2016. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T02:34:42.561Z US Navy submarine Connecticut to return to service following grounding North America, United States, USS Connecticut (vessel), Seawolf class, Indo Pacific https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-injured-after-boat-crashes-into-bridge-pillar-in-british-columbia-canada https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/3e2uvsre/RAven-P-2000-Inkster1.jpg A Royal Canadian Mounted Police boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T02:11:36.482Z Three injured after boat crashes into bridge pillar in British Columbia, Canada incidents, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Royal Canadian Mounted Police https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/dht-holdings-orders-additional-vlcc-from-korean-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/lxugchmh/DHT-Antelope-DHT-Holdings-2.jpg DHT Antelope bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T01:43:20.935Z DHT Holdings orders additional VLCC from Korean builder Bermuda, Norway, Europe, Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean, DHT Holdings, DHT Antelope (vessel), DHT Addax (vessel), DHT Gazelle (vessel), DHT Impala (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/taiwans-wisdom-marine-reports-surge-in-may-operating-profit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/s45htgqx/S-H797QADRIS-BENEFIT260518.jpg Qadris Benefit bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:31:24.563Z Taiwan's Wisdom Marine reports surge in May operating profit Asia, Taiwan, Wisdom Marine Lines, Wisdom Marine Group, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/relief-for-nato-as-trump-confirms-attendance-for-july-summit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-09/8r9r1kx2/whitehouse_47_media_text_block_image.jpg US President Donald Trump bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:27:51.218Z Relief for NATO as Trump confirms attendance for July summit North America, United States, NATO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/petrovietnam-turns-to-middleman-vitol-asia-for-crude-oil-requirements https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-18/jb0v7wn4/1774434700055.jpg Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical, Vietnam bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:17:49.583Z Petrovietnam turns to middleman Vitol Asia for crude oil requirements Asia, Vietnam, PetroVietnam, Vitol, Switzerland, Europe, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-tells-nato-allies-time-to-boost-your-own-naval-and-air-deployments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-30/0vztjbdi/457305616123bc48fbb14k1.jpg The US Navy amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (foreground) underway in the Baltic Sea during NATO's Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:13:12.072Z US tells NATO allies: time to boost your own naval and air deployments North America, United States, NATO, Canada, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/georgia-seeks-study-on-savannah-harbor-upgrades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/te6pjhy0/260410-Vessel-in-entrance-channel-39.jpg Entrance channel to Savannah harbour in Georgia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:04:10.983Z Georgia seeks study on Savannah harbor upgrades North America, United States, Georgia Ports Authority, Port of Savannah, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/chinas-dajin-heavy-pegs-stock-price-at-top-end-for-hong-kong-ipo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/jhf3ozzp/Dajin-Heavy-Industry-fbatch-monopiles-for-Thor-OWF-1536x864.jpg Dajin Heavy Industry offshore wind monopiles bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:40:50.273Z China's Dajin Heavy pegs stock price at top-end for Hong Kong IPO Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industries, Hong Kong https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/defying-danger-vessels-resume-iron-ore-deliveries-to-omans-sohar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210218-1-Hutchison.jpg Sohar Port, Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:35:20.608Z Defying danger, vessels resume iron ore deliveries to Oman's Sohar MENA, Sohar Port and Freezone, Persian Gulf, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Latin America, Brazil, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/weaker-vessel-segments-keep-baltic-dry-bulk-index-under-pressure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-23/7qzy7mrj/PG23-1502-2048x15021.jpg Kerynia, a bulk carrier operated by Safe Bulkers bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:30:13.744Z Weaker vessel segments keep Baltic dry bulk index under pressure North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Supramax, Capesize, Panamax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/new-handymax-bulk-carrier-delivered-by-japanese-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/wjulendr/S-K258-FUJI-MARU260520.jpg Fuji Maru bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:26:12.508Z New Handymax bulk carrier delivered by Japanese builder Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/putin-gives-green-light-for-totalenergies-to-sell-arctic-lng-2-stake-company-stays-mum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:23:18.425Z Putin gives green light for TotalEnergies to sell Arctic LNG 2 stake, company stays mum Europe, Russia, France, TotalEnergies, Arctic LNG 2, Novatek, Gazprom, United Kingdom, BP, China National Petroleum Corporation, Asia, China, CNOOC, Japan, Mitsui https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-accuses-france-of-fabricating-charges-against-shadow-fleet-tanker-captain-demands-his-release https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/a5mx3nlc/tagor-intercepted.jpg Tagor, a suspected "shadow fleet" tanker, was boarded by the French Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:17:46.431Z Russia accuses France of fabricating charges against "shadow fleet" tanker captain, demands his release Europe, Russia, France, United Kingdom, sanctions, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/eu-looks-to-position-naval-mission-at-forefront-of-hormuz-mineclearing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/vdvna7vv/fregatte.jpg The German Navy frigate Hessen escorts a cargo ship through the Red Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:11:15.231Z EU looks to position naval mission at forefront of Hormuz mineclearing Europe, European Union, Operation ASPIDES, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, France, United Kingdom, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/video-russias-saint-petersburg-oil-terminal-targeted-in-drone-attack https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/xeq67l2z/MarineTraffic-com-Andreas-Blomeyer.jpg Tank farm at the Port of Saint Petersburg bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T10:35:33.436Z VIDEO | Russia's Saint Petersburg oil terminal targeted in drone attack Europe, Russia Ukraine War, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Ukraine, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/genco-shipping-board-rejects-new-diana-shipping-takeover-bid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/r4cj8yzv/genco1.jpg A Genco Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:54:40.590Z Genco Shipping board rejects new Diana Shipping takeover bid North America, United States, Genco Shipping and Trading, Diana Shipping, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/looming-offshore-workers-strike-threatens-to-trim-norway-oil-and-gas-output https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/s5krrp8k/1643dd07e6bbfa799835bb4562787099270bfe5d-2560x1440.jpg Troll C platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:54:27.665Z Looming offshore workers strike threatens to trim Norway oil and gas output Europe, Norway, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/seoul-pushes-for-submarine-fuel-rights-as-nuclear-talks-with-us-begin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-23/addp896b/ROKN.jpg Launch of the Republic of Korea Navy KSS-III submarine ROKS Jang Yeong-sil, October 22, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:51:07.758Z Seoul pushes for submarine fuel rights as nuclear talks with US begin Asia, South Korea, ROK Navy, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-reminds-japan-and-philippines-to-respect-its-borders-in-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-15/h0icl8ki/pexels-amar-30550489.jpg Asia map bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:47:23.988Z Taiwan reminds Japan and Philippines to respect its borders in talks Asia, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-vessel-news-roundup-june-3-russian-standby-vessel-concept-polish-fsru-launch-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/7z5s5qnq/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-27/ydl3odfe/0b9af8663810178a91c6ebea9711fcd6.jpg Solstad Offshore’s construction support vessel Normand Installer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/39cb1wyp/Twin_FPSOs_Cidade_de_Marica_and_Saquarema_passing_in_Guanabara_Bay_Rio_MAK_5519_copy_Original_8686.jpg SBM Offshore FPSOs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/94hps4jq/kjfgsde7qxrmw0cybt6tbb3k2m.jpg Rendering of a Project TDSV01 standby vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/1j0ojkcm/Poland-bound-FSRU-Source-Gaz-System-1536x7391.jpg Gaz-System's new FSRU following its launch at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' facilities in South Korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/hlgjvhrz/Windward-Munich-Vard1.jpg Windward Munich bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:47:14.984Z Offshore Vessel News Roundup | June 3 – Russian standby vessel concept, Polish FSRU launch and more Europe, Netherlands, SBM Offshore, Solstad Offshore, Norway, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Russia, Topaz Design Bureau, Project TDSV01, polar, South Korea, Asia, Gaz System, Poland, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Windward Offshore, Vard, Germany, Windward Munich (vessel), Petronas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/energeans-purchase-of-chevron-angola-assets-uncertain-as-local-partner-matches-offer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/k6b5fmur/2023OnshoreLicenseRound32x18in200dpi.jpg Map of Angola offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:39:45.299Z Energean's purchase of Chevron Angola assets uncertain as local partner matches offer Energean, Europe, United Kingdom, North America, United States, Chevron, Africa, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opinion-latin-america-quietly-steps-up-as-major-global-crude-supplier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-24/8rzg9f2x/eyJ3IjoxNTAwLCJmIjoid2VicCIsImsiOiIwZjYxZWFlMDY1NDk2N2VlOTY5YjkxZjczZmMyZTUxMyIsImNyb3AiOls5OSwwLDIyMDEsMTQ2OF0sInIiOjEuNSwibyI6Imdsb2JhbCJ9.jpg Cidade de Itajai FPSO operating in the Bauna field offshore Brazil, now owned by Karoon Energy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/bwgooapt/1165534.jpg Jose oil terminal, Venezuela bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:32:47.405Z OPINION | Latin America quietly steps up as major global crude supplier Latin America, Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, North America, United States, MENA, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/taiwan-bound-lng-cargo-stalled-by-labor-strike-at-australias-ichthys-lng https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/wcknrs8c/43.jpg Ichthys LNG plant, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:26:12.422Z Taiwan-bound LNG cargo stalled by labor strike at Australia's Ichthys LNG Asia, Taiwan, Japan, INPEX, CPC Corporation, Oceania, Australia, Ichthys LNG Project, INPEX Australia, strike action, Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Osaka Gas, Kansai Electric Power Company, JERA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/k-line-secures-lco2-carrier-time-charter-with-northern-lights https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-10/p5azzjjr/Northern-Phoenix-Northern-Lights1.jpg The LCO2 carrier Northern Phoenix, operated under charter by K Line bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:25:46.515Z K Line secures LCO2 carrier time charter with Northern Lights Asia, Japan, Malaysia, MISC, Northern Lights, Europe, Norway, China, Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/how-a-little-used-un-mechanism-could-settle-the-cambodia-thailand-sea-dispute https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-27/eafuctp7/free-photo-of-vintage-globe-map-showing-asia-and-surrounding-regions.jpg Map showing Thailand and Cambodia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:18:14.673Z How a little-used UN mechanism could settle the Cambodia-Thailand sea dispute Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, United Nations, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-forces-disable-iran-bound-tanker-attempting-to-break-naval-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/prc4s8pg/lexie-struck.jpg Screenshot of video showing US Hellfire missile hitting Iran-bound tanker Lexie bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:12:28.132Z VIDEO | US forces disable Iran-bound tanker attempting to break naval blockade MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, US Central Command, Africa, Botswana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/awards-2025-best-medium-research-usv-pioneer-ad-hoc-marine-designs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/k2icmwue/USV-PIONEER-and-CHC-Support-Vessel1.jpg Best Medium Research USV – Pioneer bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Medium Research USV – Pioneer – Ad Hoc Marine Designs Europe, Best of 2025 Awards, Ad Hoc Marine Designs, United Kingdom, Pioneer (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/vessel-review-eros-iii-catamaran-crewboat-to-support-operations-at-french-offshore-wind-farm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/a1rh6qux/Eros-III-Navalu1.jpg Eros III https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/1ji04gk1/Eros-III-Navalu-41.jpg Eros III https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/5max9xr4/Eros-III-Eneria1.jpg Eros III https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/h2lirqfr/Eros-III-Navalu-61.jpg View of stern with A-frame https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/p1ula2vf/Eros-III-Navalu-51.jpg Eros III bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Eros III – Catamaran crewboat to support operations at French offshore wind farm Europe, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, BW Ideol, Eolmed offshore wind farm, Mediterranean Sea, NAVALU, Eros III (vessel), Bureau Veritas, Société Nouvelloise de Remorquage https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/vessel-review-goto-japan-coast-guards-new-large-patrol-vessel-with-cc-and-disaster-response-functions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/bau5mtq4/Goto-Mitsubishi-Heavy-Industries1.jpg Goto https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/llmggrfn/Goto-Mitsubishi-Heavy-Industries-21.jpg Goto https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/4udzkgeu/Goto-MarineTraffic-com-Hiroshi-Miyaji1.jpg Goto bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Goto – Japan Coast Guard's new large patrol vessel with C&C and disaster response functions Asia, Japan, Japan Coast Guard, East China Sea, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Miyako class, Miyako (vessel), Goto (vessel), Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands