<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/greek-pm-says-seas-cannot-become-a-jungle-after-drone-sinks-cargo-ship-calls-for-truce</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/4v8biymh/pexels-christian-reinke-197095744-14654190.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mediterranean Sea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:35:50.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greek PM says seas cannot become "a jungle" after drone sinks cargo ship, calls for truce</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Greece, Black Sea, Bulgaria, MENA, Turkey, Libya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/dockworker-unions-claim-22-nation-walkout-will-snarl-2b-in-trade-but-actual-impact-remains-to-be-seen</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Port_of_Piraeus_Panoramic_Vi.2e16d0ba.fill-1600x900-c100-e1569207026507.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Piraeus</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:25:35.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dockworker unions claim 22-nation walkout will snarl $2b in trade, but actual impact remains to be seen</news:title>
<news:keywords>strike action, attention seeking, Europe, Italy, France, Greece, Spain, MENA, Turkey, Morocco, Hamburg, Port of Valencia, Port of Le Havre, Port of Algeciras, Port of Piraeus, Genoa, Port of Tangier, Asia, India, Port of Nhava Sheva, HMM Algeciras</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/scorpio-tankers-quarterly-profit-rises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-29/7v5iqlfy/2154941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>STI Dama</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:14:51.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scorpio Tankers adjusted profit rises 75 per cent in Q3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Monaco, Scorpio Tankers, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-index-hits-two-week-high-even-as-broader-monthly-slide-persists</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:12:01.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baltic index hits two-week high even as broader monthly slide persists</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/greek-container-ship-goes-down-off-bulgaria-after-naval-drone-strike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/yswlizoo/contship-jet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Contship Jet</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:07:50.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greek container ship goes down off Bulgaria after naval drone strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Bulgaria, Black Sea, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/bahri-profit-jumps-891-percent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-08/4g8ordhz/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads210316-13-Bahri1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Bahri-operated tanker</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:00:54.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahri's Q3 profit jumps 891 per cent as disrupted tanker markets lift rates and charter-in activity</news:title>
<news:keywords>financial results, business news, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Bahri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/romanias-neptun-deep-gas-project-eyed-to-lift-omv-earnings-by-500m</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-04/v3nlddhh/NeptunDeepBlackSeaMap.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of Neptun Deep offshore project, Black Sea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:58:46.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Romania's Neptun Deep gas project eyed to lift OMV earnings by €500m</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Romania, OMV, Austria, Neptun Deep, OMV Petrom, Romgaz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/taiwan-spots-over-50-chinese-warships-and-vessels-off-regional-waters-warns-of-obvious-threat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-07/9fhxvclz/163030893bb548700f24c29c7e4eea0e81b82981.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning underway during the celebration of the PLAN's 75th founding anniversary, April 23, 2024</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:52:37.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan spots over 50 Chinese warships and vessels off regional waters, warns of "obvious" threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Japan, People’s Liberation Army Navy, China Coast Guard, North America, United States</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/national-grid-upgrades-ifa-interconnector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>English Channel</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:46:55.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>$534m investment to keep UK–France undersea power link running until 2050</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, France, National Grid (UK)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/carlyle-offloads-strategic-romanian-black-sea-gas-asset</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Black Sea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:41:42.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carlyle offloads strategic Romanian Black Sea gas asset</news:title>
<news:keywords>business news, acquisitions, North America, United States, Carlyle Group, Europe, Romania, Black Sea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/conflict-windfall-lifts-shell-and-total-profits-to-highest-since-2022</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-21/tcyocfex/shell-brazil.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shell platform</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-13/zsi6ogrx/totalenergiesplateforme-anvers-raffinage-chimie2024.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:36:48.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conflict windfall lifts Shell and Total profits to highest since 2022</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, France, TotalEnergies, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/rohde-nielsen-completes-leba-dredging</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/n6482wcg/1793264034171.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TSHD Magni R</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:50:27.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rohde Nielsen completes 225,000 cubic metres of capital dredging at Poland's Port of Leba</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rohde Nielsen, Europe, Germany, Poland</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-bodies-found-after-borr-drilling-rig-sinks-off-gabon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-26/w11a2rq8/d62b2cf7_f56f_4a11_a3ca_b6a9f8db9df8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prospector 5</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:47:48.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three bodies found after Borr Drilling rig sinks off Gabon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa, Gabon, Borr Drilling, Prospector 5 (vessel), BW Energy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/woodside-seals-20-year-us-lng-deal-with-qatarenergy-as-hormuz-remains-blocked</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-30/o2qfrnpo/Woodside-Louisian-LNG-project.f0cc691.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Woodside's Louisiana facilities</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:43:43.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woodside seals 20-year US LNG deal with QatarEnergy as Hormuz remains blocked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, Woodside Energy, North America, United States, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Louisiana LNG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/orion-group-holdings-revenue-growth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/zk7l9q9a/200716_4_Orion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Orion Group project</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T10:00:15.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orion Group Holdings reports Q3 revenue growth and $506m marine backlog</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Orion Group Holdings, United States Navy, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/equinor-finds-twice-the-gas-expected-at-north-sea-prospect</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/z7abzm16/kvitebjorn-2-20001331photo-harald-pettersenequinor-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kvitebjørn platform, North Sea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:56:11.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Equinor finds twice the gas expected at North Sea prospect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Equinor, Poland, ORLEN Group, DNO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/feature-uae-grapples-with-coastal-oil-spill-as-water-supply-risks-emerge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-26/008xvmtk/FIG-1-Ritaglio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satellite imagery of oil spill off the UAE</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:53:15.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | UAE grapples with coastal oil spill as water supply risks emerge</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, United Arab Emirates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/imabari-delivers-one-symphony-containership</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/y3xu2f7i/0e15be54_2d15_4c53_969d_eb4c68431497.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:48:36.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ONE takes delivery of new 13,932 TEU containership from Japan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group, Singapore, Ocean Network Express</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petrobras-delivers-production-surge-in-third-quarter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-06/q4iu9axp/petrobras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FPSO Almirante Tamandare</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:46:25.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrobras delivers production surge in third quarter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/massive-82b-lng-deepwater-port-in-texas-gets-us-regulator-approval</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/tmjp3rkf/B0FOLNG1-IN-SHADOW.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Concept render of ST LNG project</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:44:21.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive $8.2b LNG deepwater port in Texas gets US regulator approval</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Maritime Administration, Texas, ST LNG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/almaz-launches-svyatogor-navy-icebreaker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/7cnnzu7m/Photo_MarineTraffic_com_Yevgeniy_B_main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Evpatiy Kolovrat</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:49:04.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian Navy's second Project 21180M icebreaker hits the water</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, polar, Russia, Russian Navy, Project 21180M, Svyatogor (vessel), Almaz Shipbuilding Company</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/kawasaki-delivers-aurora-borealis-carrier</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/fhtl9x3w/b8f2427c_2914_4a3d_b8e2_3938e25c4daf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aurora Borealis</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:23:28.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kumiai Navigation takes delivery of LPG-powered gas carrier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, ClassNK, Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kumiai Navigation, Aurora Borealis (vessel), Singapore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/electric-carnallite-salt-harvester-review</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/4lco1b67/17683152540101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Arab Potash Company's new carnallite harvester</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/6yao75ui/49278222113477720402658038228981327692318946n1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The harvester's hull following launch</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/b1e3r1wh/GA1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Fully electric carnallite harvesting pontoon for Arab Potash Company</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Jordan, Arab Potash Company, Royal IHC, Netherlands, Europe, Dead Sea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/searush-3d-printed-usv-trials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/yiszrxdw/MARIN-main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The prototype USV underway</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/4ac13ngf/Screenshot20203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The USV's hull undergoing 3D printing</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/swf9xn0m/Feasibility-model-MARIN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Feasibility model</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/6uj7ltwn/Feasibility-model-MARIN1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stern of the feasibility model showing the Honda outboard. The actual USV prototype is also fitted with a Honda outboard.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | 3D-printed prototype for Dutch Ministry of Defence USV programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Netherlands, Dutch Ministry of Defence, IMPACD Boats, Dutch Boat Factory, Maritime Research Institute Netherlands</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/lulu-hamilton-inland-tug-review</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/ziv09onv/Lulu-Hamilton-MarineTraffic-com-Jacob-Flores.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lulu Hamilton</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/p5uj49js/Lulu-Hamilton-Laborde-Products1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lulu Hamilton</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Lulu Hamilton – Twin-screw pusher tug for US operator Maritime Partners</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Lulu Hamilton (vessel), United States, Maritime Partners, FMT Shipyard and Repair, Louisiana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-ghost-sharks-mines-wont-be-much-use-if-australia-cant-act-fast-enough</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/19gicrun/Ghost-Shark-at-an-Anduril-manufacturing-facility-in-Sydney-Australia1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Ghost Shark unmanned submarine at an Anduril manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Ghost Sharks' mines won't be much use if Australia can't act fast enough</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Ghost Shark, Anduril Industries, Timor Sea, Arafura Sea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/norden-doubles-profit-raises-guidance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/j94yzn7a/201221_6_Norden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Norden bulk carrier</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:49:50.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norden Q3 profit more than doubles to $54m as full-year guidance rises to $200m–$250m</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Denmark, Norden, business news, financial results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/turkey-coast-guard-ship-production</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/r5qd8r6f/MarineTraffic-com-Cengiz-Tokgoz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Turkish Coast Guard Command 88-metre patrol vessel TCGS Güven (representative photo only)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:34:03.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey to begin production of new coast guard ship with expanded rescue capabilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Turkey, Turkish Coast Guard Command</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/msc-elsa-3-compensation-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/nm2ctk6r/bairdmaritime2025-05-26icspgp9s4994836339980660791472447367373384568622069n11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The listing container vessel MSC Elsa 3 off the coast of Kerala, India. The ship sank on May 25, 2025, causing some of her cargo of plastic pellets to wash ashore with some reaching as far as Sri Lanka.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:13:40.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian court allows renewed compensation talks following MSC Elsa 3 loss</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, MSC, Europe, Switzerland, MSC Elsa 3, India, incidents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/boluda-shipping-to-acquire-samskip</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-04/nbh2sina/DLP4922-Samskip-David-Lee-Photography-Ltd-1200x800.jpg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cargo operations</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T06:53:15.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boluda Shipping agrees to acquire Samskip in Europe–West Africa shortsea deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, business news, acquisitions, Netherlands, Iceland, Samskip, Boluda Shipping, Africa, Spain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-october-29-ferry-deliveries-to-norway-and-south-america-new-cruise-ship-construction-and-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/06s1nqb9/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32-1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-08/7ux39mz7/8c795c24_5ed2_40f4_8eac_52a901c1f4e7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Viking river cruise ship</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-27/o6wkelmr/HVkb4YDWIAAQ5mQ.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Explora V</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-23/qyvl52iw/48776455_491b_4397_8c7a_f0ab7610fc4f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vyborg, a Russian Project EM901 hybrid ferry</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-23/sgeg0mr4/China-Zorrilla-Incat1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>China Zorrilla</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-21/ul6k9by5/9229dbb1_10ce_4f1e_9404_1ffcde2b4201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Misterøy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T06:36:45.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger Vessel News Roundup | October 29 – Ferry deliveries to Norway and South America, new cruise ship construction and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Europe, Viking Cruises, Germany, United States, Neptun Werft, Viking Haki (vessel), Italy, Fincantieri, Explora V, Explora VI, Russia, Emperium, Kronstadt (vessel), Vyborg (vessel), Project EM901, State Transport Leasing Company, Vodohod, Vodohod Passenger Port, Oceania, Australia, Incat Tasmania, China Zorrilla, Latin America, Argentina, Uruguay, Buquebus, Norway, Torghatten Nord, Misterøy (vessel), Ozata Shipyard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/sigma-pearl-grounds-off-kakinada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/hc5m6fuc/539b211e_b423_41ed_a8f5_4b6db01d667c.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Legend Pearl (later renamed Sigma Pearl) in 2017</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T06:12:36.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bulk carrier runs aground following propulsion loss off India's Kakinada coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, incidents, India, Singapore, Marshall Islands, Sigma Pearl (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asry-delivers-bapco-bunker-vessels</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/62io5x52/54653411_980d_4f4e_962d_2d2bdcf7d92c.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Formal hand-over of the bunkering barges Bapco Refining-1 and Bapco Refining-2</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T02:51:51.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two locally built bunkering barges delivered to Bahrain's Bapco Refining</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Bahrain, Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard, Bapco Energies, Bapco Refining, Bapco Refining 1 (vessel), Bapco Refining 2 (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/safe-boats-wins-patrol-agreement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-29/w5egw2yt/c3dc434c_d730_4094_a61f_b278bec47a47.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Safe Boats 12-metre cabin patrol boat operated by US Customs and Border Protection</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T02:29:11.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Washington builder secures $36.4m agreement for up to 28 patrol boats for US Southern Command partners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, North America, SAFE Boats International, United States, Washington State</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/foreign-boat-crew-detained-after-suspected-illegal-fishing-off-northern-territory-australia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/gxo5nq28/48824776827424869059434001126114868129129222n1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Australian Border Force Cape-class patrol boat</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T02:09:49.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign boat crew detained after suspected illegal fishing off Northern Territory, Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>illegal fishing, Australia, Oceania, Northern Territory, Australian Border Force, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, ABFC Cape Centaur (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/marines-test-stern-landing-vessel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-18/llj72bux/Matilda-1-Seatransport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matilda 1</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:56:38.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Marines use Australian-designed stern landing vessel to inform medium amphibious ship requirements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, Seatransport, North America, United States, US Marine Corps, Northern Territory, Darwin, Australian Army</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/viking-haki-river-ship-delivery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-08/7ux39mz7/8c795c24_5ed2_40f4_8eac_52a901c1f4e7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Viking river cruise ship</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:36:41.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viking takes delivery of additional 190-guest river cruise ship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Viking Haki (vessel), Viking Cruises, North America, United States, Rhine River, Danube River, Main River, Neptun Werft, Germany, Switzerland</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/ignitis-seeks-curonian-nord-postponement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/hbtwgd3y/Offshore-wind-turbines-Oxan-Energy.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Offshore wind turbines</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:37:50.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ignitis seeks postponement of 700MW offshore wind farm in Lithuania amid wider industry struggles</news:title>
<news:keywords>subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, Lithuania</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/sea-of-azov-reopens-to-grain-export-ships-after-months-long-shutdown-russian-naval-escorts-involved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/9j2ky2mx/Azov-Sea-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sea of Azov</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:34:58.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sea of Azov reopens to grain export ships after months-long shutdown, Russian naval escorts involved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Sea of Azov, Russian Navy, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/cosulich-receives-methanol-ready-tanker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/l8udi9oh/7437a081_8c0d_47c3_9185_e35ab0aba7b9_b2e360177752.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Carlotta Cosulich</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:28:48.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fratelli Cosulich takes delivery of third methanol-ready bunker tanker for Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers, Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy, Asia, China, Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/germany-offers-exit-option-for-struggling-offshore-wind-projects-for-a-fee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/jx41epy7/EnBW-Rolf-Otzipka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Turbines at EnBW's He Dreiht offshore wind farm in the North Sea off Germany</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:24:47.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Germany offers exit option for struggling offshore wind projects, with a fee</news:title>
<news:keywords>subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, Germany, United Kingdom, BP, France, TotalEnergies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/mystery-sea-drone-strike-hits-container-ship-in-black-sea-crew-safe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-15/0fop58ds/pexels-aliaksei-lepik-557018408-17955398.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bulgaria map</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:20:36.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mystery sea drone strike hits container ship in Black Sea, crew safe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Bulgaria, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Asia, Philippines, Greece, MENA, Turkey, Black Sea, Israel, Romania, Port of Constanta, Port of Haifa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/tampa-harbor-deepening-geotechnical-investigation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/2fr7p7p7/USACOE-Geotechnical-Investigation-1600x842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>USACE personnel collect subsurface soil samples as part of the channel deepening project’s geotechnical investigation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:09:59.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>USACE carries out geotechnical work for Tampa Harbor deepening project</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers, Florida</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/firmer-capesize-rates-gives-baltic-dry-bulk-index-a-lift</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/oodlpymn/banner-navio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bulker</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:06:31.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firmer Capesize rates gives Baltic dry bulk index a lift</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/turkey-warns-russia-and-ukraine-of-legal-action-over-black-sea-ship-attacks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-29/b9wnbfc2/kairos.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian naval drones hit the tanker Kairos in the Black Sea, November 2025</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T18:03:16.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey warns Russia and Ukraine of legal action over Black Sea ship attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Turkey, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea, Romania, Bulgaria</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/fairbanks-morse-submarine-generator-overhauls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/USS-Rhode-Island-Photo-DOD1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Navy Ohio-class submarine USS Rhode Island</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T17:58:23.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six US submarines slated for generator overhauls in $99m deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Ohio class, Los Angeles class, US Navy, United States Navy, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), United States Naval Academy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cut-off-in-the-south-russia-revives-arctic-wartime-route-to-export-grain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/88r5r8df/Cargo-operations-at-Murmansk-Bulk-Terminal1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cargo operations at Murmansk Bulk Terminal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T17:55:31.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cut off in the south, Russia revives Arctic wartime route to export grain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Arctic, polar, Port of Murmansk, Black Sea, Russia Ukraine War, Ukraine, MENA, Morocco</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/russias-rosatom-advances-talks-to-bring-floating-nuclear-power-to-africa</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-05/rqehsa0l/MarineTraffic-com-Merkushev-Aleksandr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T17:51:07.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's Rosatom advances talks to bring floating nuclear power to Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Rosatom, Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/progreso-port-expansion-dredger-arrives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/m1qc15oe/86657003710873839439136422612896185606372827n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan De Nul dredger Fernando de Magallanes at the Port of Progreso, Mexico</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T17:44:58.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jan De Nul dredger begins work at Mexico's Port of Progreso</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Mexico, Europe, Belgium, Jan de Nul, Port of Progreso</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/high-fuel-costs-bring-world-cruise-dream-to-abrupt-halt-in-cambodia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/h7hch4vu/download-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villa Vie Odyssey</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T17:39:51.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High fuel costs bring world cruise dream to abrupt halt in Cambodia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Cambodia, North America, United States, Villa Vie Residences</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/caspian-pipeline-consortium-to-trim-november-crude-exports</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T17:29:58.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caspian Pipeline Consortium to trim November crude exports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Russia, North America, United States, Chevron</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/russian-shipbuilding-bill-unifies-orders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/bqlrjrri/Spb06-2017img27NorthernShipyard.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Severnaya Verf (Northern Shipyard) in St. Petersburg, Russia</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:25:05.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian shipbuilding bill would merge civil and military vessel demand into long-term orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/busy-docks-and-container-growth-drive-higher-q2-profit-at-adani-ports</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/mkxjs5kv/DJI03201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishnapatnam Port</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:19:11.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Busy docks and container growth drive higher Q2 profit at Adani Ports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/navantia-launches-second-f110-frigate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/7ew8d5ca/86318639416178085903923778885693973045488668n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spanish warship Roger de Lauria (F112)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:15:02.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spanish Navy's second F110 frigate launched four months early</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Spanish Navy, Spain, Navantia, Roger de Lauria (vessel), F110 class</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-vows-firm-defence-of-regional-allies-as-hegseth-addresses-asean-ministers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-30/takf81lt/HJjhe-JXMAIVOxw.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addresses delegates of the Shangri-La Dialogue, May 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/uee40ziu/260225-N-JJ672-33041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From front to back, the Philippine Coast Guard Gabriela Silang-class offshore patrol vessel BRP Gabriela Silang, the Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna, and the US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey steam in formation in the Philippine Sea, during the multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity alongside Japan and the Philippines in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, February 25, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:09:29.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US vows firm defence of regional allies as Hegseth addresses ASEAN ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Asia, Philippines, China, South China Sea territory disputes, South China Sea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Oceania, Australia, Japan, India, New Zealand, South Korea, Europe, Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ntsb-urges-uncrewed-vessel-standards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/rmz0a9uc/DCA24PM057-Image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A NOAA USV similar to the one involved in a Lake Erie collision with a recreational boat</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T10:04:34.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTSB calls for national USV standards after Lake Erie collision involving NOAA research craft</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board, NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Lake Erie, United States Coast Guard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-confirms-arrival-of-venezuelan-crude-for-state-managed-oil-sale</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-03/5s9cbljy/4514012819153018239724776916664879981220658n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venezuela oil and gas</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T09:58:44.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US confirms arrival of Venezuelan crude for state-managed oil sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Latin America, Venezuela, ExxonMobil, Citgo Petroleum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/north-east-river-channel-dredging</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/e2e3du53/NorthEastRiverfromNorthEastCommunityPark.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>North East River, Maryland</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T09:54:32.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>USACE to restore North East River channel in first dredging since 1999</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland, united states</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/france-moves-military-aircraft-to-romania-as-black-sea-navigation-dangers-escalate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Black Sea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T09:50:24.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France moves military aircraft to Romania as Black Sea navigation dangers escalate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Romania, France, Black Sea, Bulgaria</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/udupi-cochin-shipyard-launches-cip6300</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/d6b57b4b-e902-4389-9434-62d83d4f0c37/cip6300_cip3800_in_fjord_environment_rev3_1_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wilson's future fleet of eight 6,300DWT and six 3,800DWT vessels</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T08:53:58.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian yard launches first in new series of eight general cargo ships for Wilson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Wilson, India, Asia, Udupi Cochin Shipyard, Wilson Energy I (vessel), Netherlands, Conoship International</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/column-bringing-shipbuilding-back-from-the-dead-grey-power</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/pwo66bx9/Hengli-Heavy-Industry1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hengli Heavy Industry's shipyard in Dalian, China</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>COLUMN | Bringing shipbuilding back from the dead [Grey Power]</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, China, North America, United States, South Korea, Japan, japan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/starnav-elektra-hybrid-vessel-review</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/ni3sutwc/Starnav-Elektra-Starnav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Starnav Elektra</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/1y1wkn5t/Starnav-Elektra-American-Bureau-of-Shipping1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Starnav Elektra</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/9iu2gey1/Starnav-Elektra-MTU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Starnav Elektra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Starnav Elektra – Brazil's first locally built hybrid platform supplier to support Petrobras' offshore operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Starnav Serviços Marítimos, Starnav Elektra (vessel), Detroit Brasil, American Bureau of shipping (ABS)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/aesen-116h-hybrid-crewboat-review</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/kc1mpc9h/Aesen-116H-Aesen1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aesen 116H</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/ugxvwlol/Aesen-116H-Aesen-21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aesen 116H</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/w9vw2j83/Aesen-116H041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Main cabin interior</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/tvfoftdi/Aesen-116H-Aesen-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aesen 116H</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Aesen 116H – Singapore operator's new hybrid crewboat for oil and gas field use</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Singapore, Aesen, Aesen 116H (vessel), Panama, Bureau Veritas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/steelhead-fisheries-research-vessel-review</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/1ir5p4u4/Steelhead-Boksa-Marine-Design.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Steelhead</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/ek8c5b7m/Steelhead-II-Moran-Iron-Works-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Steelhead</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/xa1ylsuc/Steelhead-II-Moran-Iron-Works-41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Steelhead</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/gf5f56sv/Steelhead-II-GA.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Steelhead – Lake fisheries survey vessel for Michigan Department of Natural Resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Moran Iron Works, Steelhead (vessel), Florida, Boksa Marine Design, Superior Boats, Steelhead II (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/maritime-administration-awards-498-million</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/h81yzxde/8997003127869011147506018588080278524657664n1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tug and barge passing through Port Erie in Pennsylvania</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:45:24.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maritime Administration awards $498m to 35 US port projects as infrastructure law funding ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, subsidies, US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Alaska, Florida, Minnesota, American Association of Port Authorities, Great Lakes, Indiana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/romanian-officials-indicted-tugboat-procurement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/j196th3j/7db08979_5852_4586_b985_aa41defd6207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tug (representative photo only)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:31:15.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Romanian officials indicted over alleged fraud in tug procurement programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, European Union, legal action, Romania, Danube River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/fugro-wins-unexploded-ordnance-clearance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/vjjc3jb1/0721a042_48bd_4ef7_9a2d_5241dcb1bd7a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preparation for UXO removal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T06:58:56.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fugro secures UXO clearance contract for 50Hertz's 4GW German North Sea grid connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Fugro, Netherlands, Germany, North Sea, 50Hertz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/karstensen-delivers-pathway-pelagic-trawler</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/2piqu4zw/Pathway-Karstensens-Skibsværft.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pathway</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T06:44:51.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New purse seiner/trawler delivered to Scotland's Lunar Fishing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Lunar Fishing, Pathway (vessel), Denmark, Poland, Karstensens Skibsværft, Karstensens Shipyard Poland</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/blackford-dolphin-sale-to-spm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-05/g8itjgtz/BLACKFORD_DOLPHIN_source_Dolphin_Drilling_1024x719_11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Blackford Dolphin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T06:23:24.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dolphin Drilling to sell semi-submersible rig to SPM for up to $25m</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Dolphin Drilling, Blackford Dolphin, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Norway, SPM Energy Shipping, SPM Shipping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/japanese-shipbuilders-invest-in-expansion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/rc57irq2/imabari-shipbuilding.0f4b511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Imabari Shipbuilding</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T06:11:21.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese shipbuilders commit over $5b to capacity expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Hakodate Dock, Oshima Shipbuilding, Namura Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-october-28-greek-dual-fuel-car-carrier-faroese-shortsea-ship-and-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/q19oag8f/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32-1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-23/0vbocdqv/cemclover.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cemclover</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-23/t8bj8204/71697bb1_16f8_48a3_8683_3a87bec1a95d.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hav Fles</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-21/dg4pyfer/90aef333_42e7_4658_969d_5ebd56f38a61.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nikos Travlos</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-20/sdih2pdu/e140bf6d_5938_43e6_ad92_0ec30e206347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Royal Tern</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-19/7ouwoq8j/3e2906d7_66dc_47cc_96e9_9764d5c8e898.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Skipanes and Akranes</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:56:07.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – Greek dual-fuel car carrier, Faroese shortsea ship and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, Cemclover (vessel), Germany, Europe, Baltrader, Faroe Islands, Hav Fles (vessel), Royal T Shipyards, Navigare Shipping, Netherlands, Greece, Neptune Group, Nikos Travlos (vessel), LNG, Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Royal Tern (vessel), Smyril Line, Akranes (vessel), CIMC Raffles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/asso-subsea-receives-viking-reach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/3two0ofn/51b7132f_812d_4695_ba4b_7b0aabef8e32.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arete</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:42:40.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asso Subsea acquires IMR vessel for trenching support role</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Greece, Asso Subsea, Arete (vessel), Viking Reach (vessel), Eidesvik Reach, Norway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/french-frigate-intercepts-ballistic-missile</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/w01zpva2/575c0434_ee0a_4c55_afda_32c3e50c8b8f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The French Navy guided-missile frigate Languedoc (representative photo only)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:31:56.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French Navy frigate intercepts ballistic missile near Belgian ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Europe, France, French Navy, Belgium, Belgian Navy, Tripartite class, BNS Primula (vessel), Bab el Mandeb Strait, Houthi rebels, Yemen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/utkilen-receives-listraum-chemical-tanker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/99b7wpas/32ad2180_f799_4d15_981c_4d104e97061b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Listraum</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T02:47:45.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Utkilen takes delivery of second 7,500DWT chemical tanker in series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, MENA, Turkey, Norway, Utkilen Group, Listraum (vessel), Icdas Shipyard, Baltic Sea, North Sea, Bureau Veritas, Norwegian International Ship Register, LNG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/havila-kystruten-halts-coastal-investments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/191205-6-Hijos-de-J-Barreras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Havila Capella</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T02:03:20.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Havila Kystruten halts investments as Norway proposes shorter coastal route contracts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Havila Kystruten</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/falcon-review-methanol-ready-tanker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-28/x3obhpgg/49469aa2_8f9b_4d58_a572_a893d4523c81.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Falcon</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T01:49:51.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belgium's Graven Barges Services welcomes methanol-ready inland bunker tanker to fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Falcon, Belgium, Graven Barges Services, TeamCo Shipyard, RensenDriessen Shipbuilding, Netherlands, Unibarge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-eyes-granting-frontex-sweeping-new-powers-over-illegal-migration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/3ppcob8j/Photo_EU_NAVFOR_MED1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illegal immigrants on boats are rescued by EUNAVFOR MED personnel as part of Operation Sophia, November 3, 2017. On that date, a total of 263 illegal immigrants on boats were rescued within Operation Sophia's area of responsibility in the Central Mediterranean.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T19:06:09.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU eyes granting Frontex sweeping new powers over illegal migration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, European Union, Frontex, illegal migration, illegal immigration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-baltic-and-black-sea-crude-exports-seen-falling-in-november</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-31/tgok9dh9/ust-luga.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Ust Luga, Russia</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T19:02:02.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian Baltic and Black Sea crude exports seen falling in November</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Port of Novorossiysk, Black Sea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/klaveness-combination-carriers-profit-rises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/zunjd2ez/42e31f24-1743-4d9f-b03c-8fe055a9fda51.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Baltazar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:54:26.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Klaveness Combination Carriers Q3 profit rises, guides record Q4 earnings</news:title>
<news:keywords>financial results, business news, Europe, Norway, Klaveness Combination Carriers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/russia-sees-arctic-ship-route-traffic-doubling-to-record-volume</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/cg4m6oky/08aa68190c4a66d9f5793e3a36305b811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Russian LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie sails through the Northern Sea Route with an escorting icebreaker.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:51:29.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia sees Arctic ship route traffic doubling to record volume</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arctic, polar, Europe, Russia, Northern Sea Route, Rosatom, Polar Baikal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/houthis-claim-strike-on-saudi-arabias-biggest-oil-refinery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Ras Tanura</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:47:40.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia's biggest oil refinery</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Port of Ras Tanura, Saudi Aramco, terrorism, Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/rosatom-completes-sabetta-dredging-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-19/0fjmq7kf/9243c4e6c1fa1938e50087fb954581e0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Novatek's Yamal LNG project in Sabetta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:45:11.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's Rosatom completes 2026 maintenance dredging at Sabetta LNG port</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Rosatom, Sabetta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-threatens-legal-action-against-tanker-owner-sinokor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:40:32.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran threatens legal action against tanker owner Sinokor</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, South Korea, Sinokor Merchant Marine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/lack-of-crude-tankers-undermines-indias-discounted-oil-advantage-exec-says</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/l3thucvq/iocl171.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Oil Corporation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:38:03.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of crude tankers undermines India's discounted oil advantage, exec says</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indian Oil Corporation, Europe, Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
</urlset>