https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/south-korea-questions-chinese-national-found-at-sea-in-rubber-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/vyptgd0c/map-of-south-korea-and-china.jpg Map showing South Korea and China bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:48:19.175Z South Korea questions Chinese national found at sea in rubber boat Asia, South Korea, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/china-demands-panama-protect-its-business-interests-amid-port-dispute https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-11/7roou6x0/mainPic-PPC-BalboaBeth-14y18.jpg Port of Balboa, Panama bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:39:45.241Z China demands Panama protect its business interests amid port dispute Latin America, Panama, Asia, China, Panama Canal, Panama Ports Company, CK Hutchison Group, Hong Kong https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/heidmar-maritime-reports-revenue-rise-for-first-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ne6hpjl6/ace-supplier.jpg ACE Supplier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:35:04.717Z Heidmar Maritime reports revenue rise for first quarter of 2026 Europe, Greece, Heidmar, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/cnooc-gets-oil-flowing-at-new-bohai-sea-field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/i2bwjfo1/2303281757396649640.jpg A CNOOC oil rig bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:32:27.465Z CNOOC gets oil flowing at new Bohai Sea field Asia, China, CNOOC, Bohai Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/investors-urge-eu-to-stick-to-its-guns-on-arctic-drilling-ban-despite-energy-crisis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ba6j88hd/sparkpumpjack.jpg Arctic offshore drilling bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:26:48.100Z Investors urge EU to stick to its guns on Arctic drilling ban despite energy crisis Europe, European Union, Arctic, Norway, Barents Sea, environmental activism https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/mexican-billionaire-calls-his-own-companys-joint-gas-project-with-pemex-irrational https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T09:18:34.544Z Mexican billionaire calls his own company's joint gas project with Pemex "irrational" Latin America, Mexico, Grupo Carso, PEMEX, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/vessel-review-eco-1-swan-compact-oil-skimmers-for-russian-coastal-and-inland-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/3vmvyylf/Swan-Onego.jpg Swan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ynazz75k/Swan-Onego-2.jpg Swan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-04/kinz9g8c/Rosmorport1.jpg Oil skimmer Eco-1 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Eco-1 & Swan – Compact oil skimmers for Russian coastal and inland waters Russia, Europe, Eco 1 (vessel), Swan (vessel), Project NE028, Rosmorport, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Onega Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-henghui-102-chinese-river-sea-chemical-tanker-with-ice-navigation-capability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/n3hrvbtt/s3rq4jscnsrmt0cyczr8v6w6ng.jpg Henghui 102 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/hwg81eo0/de4dcadc600649458c5e4f1916eada2d.jpg Henghui 102 heading out for sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Henghui 102 – Chinese river-sea chemical tanker with ice navigation capability Asia, China, China Classification Society, Henghui 102 (vessel), Jiangxi Xinjiang Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, Zhoushan Yongcheng Shipping, Yangtze River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/indonesias-scorpene-class-submarine-program-moves-to-pre-production-phase https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-24/jdpfrtd3/Naval-Group1.jpg Rendering of a Scorpene Evolved submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:33:04.682Z Indonesia's Scorpene-class submarine program moves to pre-production phase Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Scorpene class, Scorpene Evolved class, France, Europe, Naval Group, PAL Indonesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/mpc-container-ships-posts-solid-q1-profit-amid-strong-charter-backlog https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/04955o03/10-Governance-banner-image.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:28:32.276Z MPC Container Ships posts solid Q1 profit amid strong charter backlog Europe, Norway, MPC Container Ships, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/obituary-johannes-solstad-norwegian-shipowner-and-founder-of-solstad-offshore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/srs5fd61/17797820768771.jpg Johannes Solstad, founder of Solstad Offshore bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:21:32.907Z OBITUARY | Johannes Solstad, Norwegian shipowner and founder of Solstad Offshore obituary, Europe, Norway, Solstad Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-may-27-focus-on-chinese-yards-pulp-carrier-delivery-dutch-heavy-lift-ship-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/kuinsmp7/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-25/2ug6j74k/source-grimaldi-1639931.jpg Grande Svezia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/dshfsl4x/202605140857472891.jpg Delivery ceremony of CSPC Pisces, May 13, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/9trh3hi8/f5f2f9a50c0c0b0a9ce90582701c491d3b01b86b1.jpg AAL Mumbai's christening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, May 12, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:20:19.282Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | May 27 – Focus on Chinese yards: pulp carrier delivery; Dutch heavy lift ship orders and more Europe, Italy, Grimaldi Group, Grande Svezia (vessel), Asia, China, Denmark, Knud E Hansen, China Merchants Heavy Industry, Netherlands, Jumbo, Dajin Heavy Industry, Kazakhstan, KTZ Express Shipping, Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipping Industry, Azerbaijan, Baku Shipyard, CITIC Financial Leasing, CSPC Pisces (vessel), China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Singapore, AAL Shipping, AAL Mumbai (vessel), Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding, Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/tour-vessel-damaged-after-accidentally-striking-pier-in-san-francisco https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/sa5r4a0q/Alcatraz-City-Cruises1.jpg Alcatraz Flyer, an Alcatraz City Cruises vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T08:06:14.859Z Tour vessel damaged after accidentally striking pier in San Francisco incidents, North America, California, United States, San Francisco https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navys-zumwalt-class-stealth-destroyers-to-get-extended-range-following-refit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/obaf35ay/Chief-Mass-Communication-Specialist-Shannon-Renfroe1.jpg The US Navy Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer USS Michael Monsoor underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 20, 2021 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T07:42:39.400Z US Navy's Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers to get extended range following refit North America, United States, US Navy, Zumwalt class, Indo Pacific, USS Zumwalt (vessel), USS Michael Monsoor (vessel), USS Lyndon B Johnson (vessel), conventional prompt strike, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/ses-design-proposed-for-joint-uk-norwegian-commando-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/tp2x0o7k/a320e0f6-7b26-a978-3977-53bd0ae2545c.jpg Artist's impression of SES joint commando craft bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T03:53:40.148Z SES design proposed for joint UK-Norwegian commando boat Europe, Norway, United Kingdom, Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects, polar, Arctic, Royal Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/bakkafrost-takes-delivery-of-700-ton-barge-with-ai-assisted-feed-distribution-system https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/kv9dnf8b/70140968015613094226712514943338280346367572n1.jpg Torvgjógv bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T03:38:51.151Z Bakkafrost takes delivery of 700-ton barge with AI-assisted feed distribution system Europe, Faroe Islands, Poland, Bakkafrost, GroAqua, Torvgjógv (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-offshore/uk-norwegian-partnership-to-introduce-integrated-usv-rov-system-for-pipeline-surveys https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/jehpdlw0/Syncro-ROV-1.jpg BeyonC ROV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T03:01:56.839Z UK-Norwegian partnership to introduce integrated USV-ROV system for pipeline surveys Europe, United Kingdom, Norway, HydroSurv Unmanned Survey, BeyonC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/grimaldi-christens-ammonia-ready-car-carrier-grande-svezia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-25/2ug6j74k/source-grimaldi-1639931.jpg Grande Svezia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T02:41:39.628Z Grimaldi christens ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Svezia Europe, Italy, Grimaldi Group, Grande Svezia (vessel), Grande Shanghai (vessel), China, Asia, China Merchants Heavy Industry, Denmark, Knud E Hansen, RINA, Port of Wallhamn (Sweden), Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/protunus-orders-new-shallow-draught-workboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/4axwplqm/Multi-Cat-27121.jpg Rendering of Protunus bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T02:30:46.870Z Protunus orders new shallow-draught workboat Europe, Netherlands, Protunus, Protunus (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/jumbo-orders-heavy-lift-vessel-pair-from-chinese-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/2y8xktp4/HLV-Jumbo-Javelin-crew-002291.jpg Crew aboard a Jumbo vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T01:50:12.662Z Jumbo orders heavy lift vessel pair from Chinese builder Europe, Netherlands, Jumbo, Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/viking-cruises-takes-delivery-of-new-ocean-going-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-01/sosw3y8l/Varo-Viking-Mira-21.jpg Viking Mira launch ceremony, July 31, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-27T01:28:52.875Z Viking Cruises takes delivery of new ocean-going ship North America, United States, Viking Cruises, Viking Mira (vessel), Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Viking Vela (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-japan-and-canada-team-up-for-maritime-rescue-exercise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/85yt2rv5/260521-G-UL828-1575.jpg US Coast Guard Cutter Osprey (WPB-87307) and Japan Coast Guard ship Itsukushima transit the Strait of Juan de Fuca during a joint search and rescue exercise, May 21, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T19:04:09.756Z US, Japan, and Canada team up for maritime rescue exercise North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, Asia, Japan, Japan Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/canada-prepares-to-ink-major-lng-supply-deal-with-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/tz3y17jm/compressedKsiLisimsProject.jpg Ksi Lisims LNG bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:50:44.986Z Canada prepares to ink major LNG supply deal with Germany North America, Canada, Ksi Lisims LNG, Europe, Germany, Securing Energy for Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, France, TotalEnergies, Gazprom, Russia, Uniper https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/chile-greenlights-445b-upgrade-for-san-antonio-port-works-slated-to-start-in-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/pkke0s9o/san-antonio-chile.jpg Port of San Antonio, Chile bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:45:33.639Z Chile greenlights $4.45b upgrade for San Antonio port, works slated to start in 2027 Latin America, Chile, Port of San Antonio (Chile) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/euroseas-secures-charter-extensions-for-two-feeder-containerships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/qh3wyo08/pepi-star.jpg Pepi Star bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:39:00.470Z Euroseas secures charter extensions for two feeder containerships Europe, Greece, Euroseas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/greek-owned-vlcc-hit-by-explosion-off-oman-cause-unknown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/1cx8tx7g/olympic-life.jpg Olympic Life bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:30:22.596Z Greek-owned VLCC hit by explosion off Oman, cause unknown MENA, Oman, Europe, Greece, Olympic Shipping, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-jump-as-us-strikes-in-iran-rattle-energy-markets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:23:12.172Z Oil prices jump as US strikes in Iran rattle energy markets Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Qatar, Asia, Pakistan, China, India, united states https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/occidental-petroleum-buys-into-exxonmobil-block-offshore-trinidad https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-15/6ggise2n/energy-chamber-1536x864.jpeg Map of offshore blocks in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:17:30.374Z Occidental Petroleum buys into ExxonMobil block offshore Trinidad North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, Latin America, Trinidad and Tobago, Stabroek Block, Guyana, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/worlds-largest-lng-powered-containership-delivered-to-cma-cgm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/e7gphuvu/Weixin-Image20260522140428.jpg CMA CGM Notre Dame bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T18:12:07.623Z World's largest LNG-powered containership delivered to CMA CGM Europe, France, CMA CGM, CMA CGM Notre Dame, Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-edges-higher-as-larger-vessels-lead-the-climb https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/j94yzn7a/201221_6_Norden.jpg Norden bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:56:15.421Z Baltic dry bulk index edges higher as larger vessels lead the climb North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-emergency-oil-on-its-way-to-the-philippines-first-asian-shipment-since-2022 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/70a5zqrp/arosa.jpg Arosa bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:51:20.768Z US emergency oil on its way to the Philippines, first Asian shipment since 2022 Asia, Philippines, North America, United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-plans-to-trim-emergency-military-assets-reserved-for-europe-report-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/brhze6ka/221009-O-LW180-1010W.avif The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush docks at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, October 9, 2022, during a scheduled port visit bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:44:31.071Z US plans to trim emergency military assets reserved for Europe, report says North America, United States, Europe, NATO, US Navy, United States Navy, USS United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/es-group-to-sell-oil-product-tanker-for-56m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/n8fa7lj0/es-jewel.jpg ES Jewel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:36:42.443Z ES Group to sell oil product tanker for $5.6m Asia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/unprotected-from-oil-shocks-pakistan-targets-storage-boost https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/sblp1dhf/5DP5302-scaled.jpg FOTCO oil terminal, Port Qasim, Pakistan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:24:11.783Z Unprotected from oil shocks, Pakistan targets storage boost Asia, Pakistan, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Kuwait, Qatar, QatarEnergy, China, PetroChina, Vitol, Trafigura, Europe, Switzerland, Royal Vopak, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/india-worlds-third-biggest-oil-consumer-scales-back-crude-processing-in-april https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:13:33.103Z India, world's third-biggest oil consumer, scales back crude processing in April Asia, India, Europe, Russia, Nayara Energy, Rosneft, Latin America, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/quad-ministers-agree-to-build-fiji-port-and-sign-minerals-pacts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/shx8ft3m/fiji-map.jpg Map of Fiji bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T17:09:00.230Z Quad ministers agree to build Fiji port and sign minerals pacts Oceania, Australia, Asia, India, Japan, North America, United States, Fiji, Quad grouping, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/capital-tankers-announces-first-quarter-financial-results https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/ettxcck2/8f35a37.jpg Aristotelis II bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:39:43.496Z Capital Tankers reports positive first quarter financial results Europe, Greece, financial results, business news, Capital Maritime and Trading Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-what-do-the-us-and-iran-want-to-end-the-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/lyqzdmo1/260416-N-NO146-4180.avif USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:24:48.548Z FEATURE | What do the US and Iran want to end the war? Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/ichthys-lng-avoids-immediate-disruption-as-union-cancels-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/tish4moq/bladinpointichthys.jpg Ichthys LNG plant, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:11:08.089Z Ichthys LNG avoids immediate disruption as union cancels strike strike action, Oceania, Australia, INPEX Australia, INPEX, Asia, Japan, Ichthys LNG Project https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/south-korea-sets-mid-2030s-target-for-its-first-nuclear-submarine-as-underwater-arms-race-looms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/qqhv9f4o/Photo_HD_HHI_1.jpg A Dosan Ahn Changho-class (KSS-III) submarine of the Republic of Korea Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:06:15.975Z South Korea sets mid-2030s target for its first nuclear submarine as underwater arms race looms Asia, South Korea, Republic of Korea Navy, Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, North Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/reach-subsea-signs-australia-venture-agreement-with-beacon-offshore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/mcg8mv2s/DJI202311090953100114D-HDR-1-1536x863.jpg Go Explorer bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T10:01:10.171Z Reach Subsea signs Australia venture agreement with Beacon Offshore Europe, Norway, Reach Subsea, Oceania, Australia, Asia, Thailand https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/un-intervention-approved-in-court-challenge-to-woodside-gas-licence https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-28/9fbas4aq/woodsidekgp002-imagebyjarradseng.tmb-landl.jpg North West Shelf (NWS) Project bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T09:40:31.656Z UN "intervention" approved in court challenge to Woodside gas licence Oceania, Australia, Woodside Energy, North West Shelf LNG, environmental activism https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-detects-second-chinese-military-patrol-in-a-week-counters-with-naval-and-air-deployments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/7dep0y4s/S38674644484655.jpg A crewman onboard the Taiwanese Navy vessel Kunming looks out at Chinese warship Yinchuan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T09:32:55.569Z Taiwan detects second Chinese military patrol in a week, counters with naval and air deployments Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Navy, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Liaoning, Taiwan Navigation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-military-strikes-mine-laying-boats-and-missile-sites-in-iran-rubio-signals-that-a-deal-could-take-a-few-days https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/c0xh0pw8/260228-D-D0477-1002.avif US Central Command (Centcom) commenced Operation Epic Fury, February 28 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T09:20:03.589Z US military strikes mine-laying boats and missile sites in Iran, Rubio signals that a deal could take a few days Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, US Central Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/vessel-conversion-uscgc-storis-rebuilt-anchor-handler-placed-into-service-as-coast-guard-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/o03sf4eg/USCGC-Storis-Edison-Chouest-Offshore-via-US-Coast-Guard.jpg USCGC Storis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/29802iob/USCGC-Storis-Edison-Chouest-Offshore-via-US-Coast-Guard-2.jpg USCGC Storis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/2jhfewy6/USCGC-Storis-US-Coast-Guard.jpg USCGC Storis with an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/nnqx1h4s/USCGC-Storis-US-Coast-Guard-2.jpg USCGC Storis bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL CONVERSION | USCGC Storis – Rebuilt anchor handler placed into service as coast guard icebreaker polar, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, USCGC Storis (vessel), Aiviq (vessel), Edison Chouest Offshore, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Arctic, Bering Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/vessel-review-burya-cruise-missile-capable-stealth-corvette-for-russian-navy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/j8c4njxv/08-31.jpg The Project 22800 stealth corvette Burya https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-28/vy1igm26/russian-navy.png Close-up of the stern of the Russian Navy corvette Amur showing some of the standard armament fitout of a Project 22800 ship bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Burya – Cruise-missile capable stealth corvette for Russian Navy Europe, Russia, Russian Navy, Burya (vessel), Project 22800, Karakurt class, Pella Shipyard, Saint Petersburg, Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/opinion-offshore-vessel-fleets-tighten-amid-sustained-supply-discipline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/h1gkws4r/Joshua-Candies-Auger-in-Background-scaled1.jpg The platform supply vessel Joshua Candies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/uytdxas5/Global-OSV-Demand-Marketed-Utilisation.jpg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/05tjznpc/Select-Offshore-Wind-Fleet-Marketed-Utilisation.jpg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/pst6lat4/Select-Offshore-Service-Fleet-Marketed-Utilisation.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | Offshore vessel fleets tighten amid sustained supply discipline MENA, Asia, Africa, Europe, North Sea, Latin America, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/australian-firm-to-build-usvs-using-3d-printing-technology https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/ornkhyeo/o.jpg Hyperion Systems CEO and founder Joshua Wigley (left) and Greenroom Robotics COO and co-founder Harry Hubbert with a USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T08:26:43.733Z Australian firm to build USVs using 3D printing technology Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Hyperion Systems, Versatile Marine, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-may-26-japanese-stealth-warship-delivery-italian-police-boat-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/un725dyf/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/868auyrc/JS-Natori-MHI.jpg JS Natori, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's ninth Mogami-class stealth frigate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/8g6kna3y/STM-Defence.jpg Launch of the Royal Malaysian Navy littoral mission ship KD Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil at STM Defence's Istanbul shipyard, May 24, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/na8vxx2r/rmc.jpg Representatives of the Finnish Navy and Rauma Marine Constructions at the launching ceremony for the second Pohjanmaa-class corvette https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/of1omcin/260224-G-G0020-14581.jpg USCGC Vincent Danz, the US Coast Guard's 62nd Sentinel-class fast response cutter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-22/98at0472/INTERMARINE-GDF.jpg Concept render of the Guardia di Finanza's new patrol boat bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T08:03:13.471Z Security Vessel News Roundup | May 26 – Japanese stealth warship delivery, Italian police boat orders and more Asia, Japan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Mogami class, JS Natori (vessel), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MENA, Turkey, STM Defence, Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Navy, KD Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil (vessel), littoral mission vessel, Finland, Finnish Navy, Pohjanmaa class, Rauma Marine Constructions, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Sentinel class, fast response cutter, Bollinger Shipyards, USCGC Vincent Danz (vessel), Italy, Guardia di Finanza, Intermarine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/hellenic-navys-hydra-class-frigates-to-receive-modernised-mission-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/qf3fcg41/Hellenic-Navy1.jpg HS Hydra, lead ship of the Hellenic Navy's Hydra-class frigates bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T07:43:01.283Z Hellenic Navy's Hydra-class frigates to receive modernised mission systems Europe, Greece, Hellenic Navy, Hydra class, Germany, MEKO class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/ngo-to-retire-ocean-going-hospital-ship-in-2028 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/uibsnj8p/Africa-Mercy-Mercy-Ships1.jpg Africa Mercy bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T07:12:34.689Z NGO to retire ocean-going hospital ship in 2028 Mercy Ships, Africa Mercy (vessel), Africa Mercy II (vessel), Global Mercy (vessel), China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Dronning Ingrid (vessel), Europe, Denmark, Switzerland, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/tanker-crewman-charged-in-us-for-importing-over-220-kg-of-cocaine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/b0ik9j0t/Aquatravesia-MarineTraffic-com-Ivan-Meshkov.jpg Aquatravesia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T06:36:56.946Z Tanker crewman charged in US for importing over 220 kg of cocaine Europe, Asia, North America, California, Latin America, Philippines, Greece, drugs, Mexico, Ecuador, Liberia, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, United States, Aquatravesia (vessel), US Coast Guard, US Department of Homeland Security https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/greek-bulk-operator-eurodry-returns-to-profit-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/dzul21ds/Christos-K-MarineTraffic-com-Howard-Harrison.jpg Bulk carrier Christos K bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T05:20:31.458Z Greek bulk operator EuroDry returns to profit in Q1 2026 Europe, Greece, EuroDry, business news, financial results, Christos K (vessel), Maria (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/mcdermott-posts-higher-q1-profit-despite-middle-east-uncertainty https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-15/f1sggddq/SAFFSubseaFieldDevTab.jpg.jpg Offshore platform bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T04:58:18.474Z McDermott posts higher Q1 profit despite Middle East uncertainty North America, McDermott International, United States, business news, financial results, MENA, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/kazakhstans-ktz-express-shipping-orders-six-river-sea-cargo-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-16/p7uw94zw/ascobaku.jpg Ro-Pax ferry under construction at Azerbaijan's Baku Shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T04:37:18.919Z Kazakhstan's KTZ Express Shipping orders six river-sea cargo vessels Europe, Kazakhstan, Asia, China, KTZ Express Shipping, Jiangsu Haizhongzhou Shipping Industry, Baku Shipyard, Azerbaijan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/detained-msc-elsa-3-crew-appeal-to-indian-authorities-for-release-one-year-after-sinking https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/nm2ctk6r/bairdmaritime2025-05-26icspgp9s4994836339980660791472447367373384568622069n11.jpg The listing MSC Elsa 3 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T04:24:00.719Z Detained MSC Elsa 3 crew appeal to Indian authorities for release one year after sinking Asia, India, incidents, MSC Elsa 3, Europe, Sri Lanka, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Philippines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/imo-lays-new-safety-code-for-autonomous-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Offshore-Accounts-210107.jpg The autonomous cargo ship Yara Birkeland bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T00:13:57.545Z IMO finalises new safety code for autonomous ships International Maritime Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/canada-to-invest-nearly-700m-in-small-craft-harbour-upgrades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/e94z48ey/HJHN0bTWUAAmjNx1.jpg Canadian Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson meets with local fishermen in Nova Scotia's Meteghan Harbour. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-26T00:01:59.232Z Canada to invest nearly $700m in small craft harbour upgrades North America, Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Nova Scotia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/fire-injures-eight-on-cargo-ship-in-port-of-hamburg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-24/qt98za9d/9085175629242501443092029080053225909911552n1.jpg Port of Hamburg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T23:04:21.379Z Fire injures eight on cargo ship in Port of Hamburg Europe, incidents, Germany, Port of Hamburg, Jolyn (vessel), Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/japanese-builder-delivers-ninth-mogami-class-stealth-frigate-to-jmsdf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/868auyrc/JS-Natori-MHI.jpg JS Natori, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's ninth Mogami-class stealth frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T22:28:36.541Z Japanese builder delivers ninth Mogami-class stealth frigate to JMSDF Asia, Japan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Mogami class, JS Natori (vessel), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Abukuma class, Asagiri class, Akizuki class, East China Sea, Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-passenger-ferry-enters-service-in-us-virgin-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/ela8pqqh/54382981321c88797a2b8o-scaled.jpg Spirit of 1733 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T18:43:00.952Z New passenger ferry enters service in US Virgin Islands North America, United States, US Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Gulf Craft, Gulf Craft (USA) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/indias-ongc-taps-bp-unit-to-enhance-offshore-field-production https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/64sedku6/4802815299303253625911946459012199929966538n.jpg Heera offshore platform, India bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T18:22:22.505Z India's ONGC taps BP unit to enhance offshore field production Asia, India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Europe, United Kingdom, BP https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/global-ship-lease-revenue-up-net-income-down-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-06/8pchka8o/download-1.jpg CMA CGM Thalassa, a containership owned by Global Ship Lease bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T18:04:30.334Z Global Ship Lease revenue up, net income down in Q1 2026 Europe, Greece, Global Ship Lease, financial results, business news, financial res https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tsakos-energy-navigation-reports-higher-q1-profit-on-strong-tanker-market https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/wlag2a1g/977ee10e-0737-4fda-b161-bd95feb53d3c-1777026474.jpg Brasil 2014, a Tsakos Energy Navigation DP2 shuttle tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T17:56:51.652Z Tsakos Energy Navigation reports higher Q1 profit on strong tanker market Europe, Greece, Tsakos Energy Navigation, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/atlantic-sapphire-enters-restructuring-agreement-to-secure-long-term-financing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/a1kms06k/e3c8ddc49dad20feda10d82fa697d687.jpg Atlantic Sapphire facility bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T17:51:40.926Z Atlantic Sapphire enters restructuring agreement to secure long-term financing Europe, Norway, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/euroholdings-reports-first-quarter-profit-acquires-product-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-05/yjr6ob8d/1762371914831.jpeg Hellas Avatar, a Euroholdings product tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T17:47:54.537Z Euroholdings reports first-quarter profit, acquires product tanker Europe, Greece, Euroholdings, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/profit-and-revenue-up-for-navios-maritime-partners-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-22/eslysjui/488ff8b5b009d002d059b5e5265e9f96.jpg A Navios bulk carrier docked in the Port of Hamburg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T17:43:59.066Z Profit and revenue up for Navios Maritime Partners in Q1 2026 Europe, Greece, Navios Maritime Partners, financial results, business news, European Association of Fisheries Producer Organisations https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/nato-mines-detected-on-lpg-tanker-in-russian-port-investigators-say https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/emxbumus/arrhenius.jpg Arrhenius bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T17:22:48.923Z NATO mines detected on LPG tanker in Russian port, investigators say Europe, Russia, Port of Ust Luga, NATO, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Port of Antwerp, Antwerp https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/indefinite-strike-by-bosuns-and-able-seamen-hits-eimskip-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/fkrkwvqb/dettifoss.jpg Dettifoss bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T17:13:22.275Z Indefinite strike by bosuns and able seamen hits Eimskip operations Europe, Iceland, Eimskip, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/euroseas-posts-lower-profit-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-06/2wkt5a96/250106-Diamantis-P-Euroseas1.jpg Diamantis P bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T16:59:16.716Z Euroseas posts lower profit in Q1 2026 Europe, Greece, Euroseas, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/eni-petroci-and-vitol-greenlight-third-phase-of-ivory-coast-offshore-oil-and-gas-field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/9abx3frs/eni-baleinehorizontal-16-9.jpg Ivory Coast's offshore Baleine field bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T16:39:15.334Z Eni, Petroci and Vitol greenlight third phase of Ivory Coast offshore oil and gas field Africa, Ivory Coast, Europe, Italy, Eni, Petroci, Vitol, Switzerland, Baleine offshore field, ivory co https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/peace-talks-optimism-pushes-oil-prices-down-to-two-week-lows https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T16:32:33.857Z Peace talks optimism pushes oil prices down to two-week lows Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/cldn-to-expand-irish-shipping-services-through-samskip-acquisition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08/f6fae371-7c58-4bb5-a0e8-223aa4410fb3/Liverpool.png CLdN operations at the Port of Liverpool bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T10:19:52.808Z CLdN to expand Irish shipping services through Samskip acquisition Europe, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Samskip, Ireland, Dublin Port, Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Port of Zeebrugge, Spain, Port of Santander, Port of Waterford, Northern Ireland, Belfast, CLdN https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-prepared-to-deal-with-iran-in-another-way-if-deal-fails https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/w9ihww43/260505-D-D0477-92831.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (nearest to camera) and another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underway in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T10:14:43.690Z US prepared to deal with Iran in "another way" if deal fails North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/framework-established-for-greek-floating-gas-storage-facility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/jlzhj1xm/EoI-image-launch-scaled.jpg Dioriga Gas FSRU bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T10:07:14.800Z Framework established for Greek floating gas storage facility Europe, Greece, Switzerland, Saronic Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/standby-emergency-vessels/russian-design-firm-unveils-ice-capable-standby-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/94hps4jq/kjfgsde7qxrmw0cybt6tbb3k2m.jpg Rendering of a Project TDSV01 standby vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-25T09:55:54.210Z Russian design firm unveils ice-capable standby vessel Topaz Design Bureau, Russia, Europe, Project TDSV01, polar, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping