https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/uk-and-france-to-host-talks-on-defensive-strait-of-hormuz-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-14/o9ck9rmu/French-Navy.jpg The French Navy FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc'h underway bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:43:58.068Z UK and France to host talks on "defensive" Strait of Hormuz mission Europe, United Kingdom, France, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, France Helices https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/ro-ro/wallenius-lines-to-acquire-full-ownership-of-wallenius-sol https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-10/gc0oaxck/MarineTraffic-com-Helmut-Ivers.jpg South Enabler bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:39:00.192Z Wallenius Lines to acquire full ownership of Wallenius SOL Europe, Sweden, Wallenius Lines, Wallenius SOL, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/msc-founder-aponte-hands-over-companys-ownership-to-his-children https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/MSC-Aries-in-Rilland-the-Netherlands-in-2023-Photo-MarineTraffic-com-Dirk-Nootenboom.jpg MSC Aries bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:26:32.885Z MSC founder Aponte hands over company's ownership to his children Europe, Italy, Switzerland, MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company, business news, Mediterranean Shipping Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-fuel-exports-grow-in-march-despite-drone-attacks-on-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ornqi2q5/primorsk-port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T17:22:04.333Z Russian fuel exports grow in March despite drone attacks on ports Europe, Russia, Port of Primorsk, Port of Ust Luga, Sea Port of St Petersburg, Port of Murmansk, Port of Arkhangelsk, Arctic, polar, Black Sea, Azov Sea, Vysotsk LNG terminal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-to-enforce-blockade-in-gulf-of-oman-arabian-sea-note-to-seafarers-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/p53fgm5z/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-2.jpg Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf) map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T14:43:58.851Z US to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, note to seafarers says United States, North America, Iran, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, United States Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/nkts-future-methanol-fuelled-cable-vessel-launched-in-romania https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/r5lvns3w/NKT-Eleonora1.jpg NKT Eleonora bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:39:41.525Z NKT's future methanol-fuelled cable vessel launched in Romania NKT, NKT Eleonora, Vard Braila, Romania, Europe, Vard, Norway, Denmark, Salt Ship Design, Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-arabia-to-see-record-low-crude-sales-to-china-this-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:35:29.760Z Saudi Arabia to see record low crude sales to China this May MENA, Saudi Arabia, Asia, China, SINOPEC, Saudi Aramco, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/starmer-chickens-out-says-uk-will-not-support-strait-of-hormuz-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/q9ri9ewx/9d8de7ef67b13c9c52fcfb74767a1564.jpg Royal Navy warship HMS Daring bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:30:28.371Z Starmer chickens out, says UK will not support Strait of Hormuz blockade Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-calls-for-cool-heads-between-us-and-iran-as-blockade-may-affect-its-oil-flows https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:24:20.432Z China calls for cool heads between US and Iran as blockade may affect its oil flows Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/asyad-shipping-takes-delivery-of-three-newcastlemax-bulkers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/nxjhos13/asyad-vessel.jpg An Asyad Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:18:02.078Z Asyad Shipping takes delivery of three Newcastlemax bulkers MENA, Oman, Asyad Shipping, Newcastlemax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/europe-gas-prices-rise-after-us-iran-peace-talks-fail https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/5yo32l6n/Gate-terminal1024x716-768x537.jpg Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:17:42.850Z Europe gas prices rise after US-Iran peace talks fail Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, North America, United States, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asian-buyers-face-higher-costs-as-kuwait-raises-may-crude-premium https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/ruq514bx/whatwedo1000X674.jpg Kuwait Petroleum Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:12:53.832Z Asian buyers face higher costs as Kuwait raises May crude premium MENA, Kuwait, Asia, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Saudi Arabia, OPEC Plus, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/how-will-the-us-naval-blockade-of-iran-impact-world-oil-markets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T10:08:30.974Z How will the US naval blockade of Iran impact world oil markets? Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, United States Navy, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Asia, Pakistan, China, India, United States Naval Academy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/new-freezer-trawler-delivered-to-parlevliet-en-van-der-plas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/6ynaponw/Annie-Hillina1.jpg Annie Hillina bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:59:07.093Z New freezer trawler delivered to Parlevliet en Van der Plas Europe, Netherlands, Parlevliet en van der Plas, Annie Hillina, Norway, Skipsteknisk, Africa, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-irans-high-stakes-hormuz-gamble-creates-a-fragile-new-normal-for-gulf-oil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:54:47.589Z OPINION | Iran's high-stakes Hormuz gamble creates a fragile new normal for gulf oil MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Israel, North America, United States, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Qatar Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/bp-takes-operating-stake-in-three-namibian-offshore-blocks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-06/29qpq5bw/pel0094-namibia-offshore-2-Global-Petroleum.jpg Luderitz basin, Namibia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:46:28.814Z BP takes operating stake in three Namibian offshore blocks Africa, Namibia, Europe, United Kingdom, BP, North America, Canada, Namcor https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/totalenergies-finds-more-hydrocarbons-near-its-congo-offshore-fields https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-01/zsv25tpn/vuedensembledelatensionlegplatformtlpaucrepusculeprojetmohonord.jpg Offshore platform at Moho oil field, Republic of Congo bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:42:05.124Z TotalEnergies finds more hydrocarbons near its Congo offshore field Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Africa, Republic of Congo, Trident Energy, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/over-20-feared-dead-in-dr-congo-boat-tragedy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/8ouiq761/Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-17-31-11-DRC-Admin-C9F761E3596B284DC1256F2D00484A44-ochadrcAdmin281003.pdf.jpg Map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo showing Kalehe Territory in the country's east bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:35:24.059Z Over 20 feared dead in DR Congo boat tragedy incidents, Africa, Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-australia-and-philippines-hold-south-china-sea-drills-second-this-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/52th3npo/Photo_WESCOM1.jpg Naval vessels from the Philippines, the US, Australia, and Japan participate in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the Philippines' EEZ waters in the South China Sea, April 7, 2024. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:35:13.302Z US, Australia, and Philippines hold South China Sea drills, second this year North America, United States, Oceania, Australia, Philippines, Asia, China, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Royal Australian Navy, United States Navy, Philippine Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/inpex-to-provide-extra-condensate-to-australian-refiners https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-14/w77lxd32/41.jpg Ichthys LNG bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:30:08.385Z Inpex to provide extra condensate to Australian refiners Asia, Japan, INPEX, Oceania, Australia, INPEX Australia, Ichthys LNG Project https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/two-tankers-held-in-malaysia-for-illegal-ship-to-ship-transfer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:15:11.124Z Two tankers held in Malaysia for illegal ship-to-ship transfer Asia, Malaysia, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/philippine-officials-confirm-chinese-use-of-cyanide-for-fishing-near-disputed-shoal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-25/7vqlv886/BRP_Sierra_Madre_Photo_AFP1.jpg The Philippine Navy tank landing ship BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, July 27, 2023. The ship was deliberately grounded on the shoal in 1999 and has since remained there as a forward outpost to support Manila's territorial claim in the area. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:13:40.997Z Philippine officials confirm Chinese use of cyanide for fishing near disputed shoal Asia, China, illegal fishing, Philippines, BRP Sierra Madre, Philippine Navy, Second Thomas Shoal, Spratly Islands, South China Sea, Philippine Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-war-to-drive-global-oil-market-into-deficit-in-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:08:57.650Z Iran war to drive global oil market into deficit in 2026 International Energy Agency, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Israel, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-naval-blockade-of-iran-represents-a-major-military-endeavor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/3h640nkw/260228-D-D0477-5720.avif Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) during operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T09:01:58.644Z US naval blockade of Iran represents a major military endeavor North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, United States Navy, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/awards-2025-best-medium-pilot-boat-hamburg-pilot-3-baltic-workboats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-18/5dz0hemr/MarineTraffic-com-Lars-van-Dijk.jpg Best Medium Pilot Boat – Hamburg Pilot 3 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Medium Pilot Boat – Hamburg Pilot 3 – Baltic Workboats Best of 2025 Awards, Europe, Germany, Estonia, Baltic Workboats, Hamburg Pilot 3 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-quick-updates-maersk-supply-service-sold-in-brazil-turkey-drills-in-somalia-exxonmobil-eni-and-shell-plan-big-in-nigeria-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/1vdq5jyw/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-23/rhp5yssv/embarcacoes.1.jpg A Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-16/zymk0ph7/Maersk_Maker_North_Sea_2021.jpg The Maersk Supply Service AHTS Maersk Maker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-16/9797bq9j/Maersk-Viridis-Maersk-Offshore-Wind1.jpg Maersk Viridis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-02/g364186u/turkiye-now-has-worlds-4th-largest-deep-sea-drilling-fleet-as-two-more-ships-join-arm-3212241202601010907202601010907511.jpg Turkish drilling ship Cagri Bey https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/5g00t11o/350999510_274860948273549_2695233551628935141_n1.jpg Nigerian President Bola Tinubu bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Quick updates: Maersk Supply Service sold in Brazil; Turkey drills in Somalia; ExxonMobil, Eni and Shell plan big in Nigeria [Offshore Accounts] Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Denmark, Brazil, Maersk Supply Service, Somalia, Turkey, ExxonMobil, Italy, United Kingdom, Eni, Shell, Nigeria, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf, Tidewater, North America, United States, Wilson Sons UltraTug Offshore, Grupo CBO, OceanPact, Maersk Connector, Norway, DOF, Maersk Vega, Maersk Ventura, Kistefos, Viking Supply Ships, Tor Viking, Sweden, Singapore, Seatrium, Maersk Viridis (vessel), Equinor, Empire Wind, New York State, business news, acquisitions, Turkish Petroleum, Oruc Reis, Turkish Navy, West Draco, Israel, Somaliland, DP World, Port of Berbera, China, France, Japan, Djibouti, Yemen, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/vessel-review-apl-72-us-navy-mobile-berthing-barge-to-house-crews-during-ship-maintenance-cycles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/vcb5g5kt/APL-72-Bollinger-Shipyards1.jpg APL 72 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-04/ryqtkm8n/photo-bollinger-shipyards-153673.jpg APL 71, the second APL(S) built by Bollinger Shipyards https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-20/q6hwyvnr/APL-72-Bollinger-Shipyards1.jpg The US Navy berthing barge APL 72 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | APL 72 – US Navy mobile berthing barge to house crews during ship maintenance cycles North America, United States, US Navy, Bollinger Shipyards, Louisiana, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter Small, APL 72, APL 70, APL 71 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/vessel-review-geo-master-hybrid-survey-and-rov-support-vessel-for-netherlands-n-sea-group https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/gip80hzp/Geo-Master-N-Sea-Group.jpg Geo Master https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/mp16vnme/Geo-Master-Neptune-Marine-31.jpg Geo Master https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/fyhhjsxk/Geo-Master-Neptune-Marine-2-main.jpg Geo Master https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-18/rgjs1vl7/Geo-Master-Neptune-Marine.jpg Geo Master bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Geo Master – Hybrid survey and ROV support vessel for Netherlands' N-Sea Group Europe, Netherlands, N Sea Group, Geo Master, Ireland, Geo Ranger, Irish Mainport Holdings, Neptune Marine, Conoship International, Lloyd's Register, Marshall Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-tankers-avoid-strait-of-hormuz-ahead-of-planned-us-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:51:13.868Z Oil tankers avoid Strait of Hormuz ahead of planned US blockade MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, United Arab Emirates, Asia, Pakistan, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, United States Navy, united state https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/australian-prawn-fishing-business-a-raptis-and-sons-to-cease-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/mryzbwbc/A-Raptis-and-Sons-facilities-in-Karumba-Photo-Seafood-Industry-Australia.jpg Vessels at A Raptis and Sons' facilities in Karumba, Queensland bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T08:34:52.660Z Australian prawn fishing business A Raptis and Sons to cease operations Oceania, Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Adelaide, A Raptis and Sons, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/louisiana-builder-completes-deliveries-of-initial-batch-of-40-foot-patrol-boats-to-us-navy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/am1rq0t2/Metal-Shark-United-States-Navy-40-PB-Patrol-Boat-Flight-1-Complete-20261.jpg US Navy 40PB flight I vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T04:58:50.508Z Louisiana builder completes deliveries of initial batch of 40-foot patrol boats to US Navy North America, United States, US Navy, Metal Shark Boats, Louisiana, coronavirus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/processing/norways-napier-takes-delivery-of-second-stun-and-bleed-vessel-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/rs2orjqg/Tautiki-Napier1.jpg Tautiki bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T04:26:15.457Z Norway's Napier takes delivery of second stun and bleed vessel in series Europe, Norway, Napier, Tautiki, Tauroa, Sefine Shipyard, Turkey, MENA, DNV, Salt Ship Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navy-commissions-destroyer-harvey-c-barnum-jr https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-19/qf5ex7hx/251117-N-N2201-0021.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T03:59:07.415Z US Navy commissions destroyer Harvey C. Barnum Jr. North America, US Navy, United States, Arleigh Burke class, USS Harvey C Barnum Jr, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-killed-after-boat-capsizes-off-philippines-leyte-province https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/jipshnt5/1280px-BRPKalanggamanFPB24041.jpg BRP Kalanggaman, a Boracay-class 24-metre fast patrol boat of the Philippine Coast Guard, December 6, 2018 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T02:59:09.310Z One dead, another missing after boat capsizes off Philippines' Leyte province incidents, Leyte, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-military-to-block-ships-from-iranian-ports-after-peace-talks-yield-no-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-12/z8rwuth6/HFiv-08XgAASztZ.jpg A US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes off from USS Tripoli (LHA 7), sailing in the US Central Command area of responsibility as at April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T22:03:00.524Z US military to block ships from Iranian ports after peace talks yield no agreement United States, North America, Iran, MENA, United States Navy, US Naval Forces Central Command, Middle East Conflicts, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/three-killed-as-armed-men-attack-pakistan-coast-guard-in-arabian-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Gwadar_Port.jpg Gwadar Port bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T21:53:29.721Z Three killed as armed men attack Pakistan Coast Guard in Arabian Sea Pakistan, Asia, Pakistan Coast Guards, Port of Gwadar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/philippines-says-any-energy-deals-with-china-must-respect-its-sovereignty https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-15/h0icl8ki/pexels-amar-30550489.jpg Asia map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T12:54:17.973Z Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty Philippines, China, Asia, authoritarianism, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/embattled-iran-sinks-peace-talks-delegations-leave-pakistan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T12:49:59.421Z Embattled Iran sinks peace talks; delegations leave Pakistan Iran, MENA, United States, North America, politics, Middle East Conflicts, authoritarianism, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/another-activist-performance-gaza-aid-flotilla-sets-sail-from-socialist-spain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-15/na1eub6x/Freedom-Flotilla-Coalition1.jpg Members and vessels of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The group is also part of the larger activist organisation known as the Global Sumud Flotilla. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T12:41:47.970Z Another activist performance: Gaza "aid flotilla" sets sail from socialist Spain Spain, Europe, Israel, MENA, Global Sumud Flotilla, attention seeking https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwans-opposition-leader-flirts-with-china-concessions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T12:31:00.690Z Treason? Taiwan's opposition leader flirts with China concessions China, Taiwan, Asia, authoritarianism, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vlccs-exit-persian-gulf-via-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-iran-talks-begin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-12T12:26:00.928Z VLCCs exit Persian Gulf via Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks begin Iran, Iraq, MENA, China, Asia, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Petronas, Unipec, SINOPEC, CMB Tech