https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/no-safe-passage-for-ships-deviating-its-set-hormuz-routes-iran-warns 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 2026-06-26T09:15:11.545Z No safe passage for ships deviating its set Hormuz routes, Iran warns MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/pacific-gas-takes-delivery-of-new-ethane-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/ouquw3oh/202606261054192531.jpg Pacific Ineos Chocolate bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:04:32.039Z Pacific Gas takes delivery of new ethane carrier Asia, Pacific Gas, Pacific Ineos Chocolate (vessel), Pacific Ineos Belstaff (vessel), Pacific Ineos Mio (vessel), Hong Kong, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Jiangnan Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/vessel-review-netto-ii-durable-custom-yacht-for-mediterranean-sailings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/faiilojz/Damen-Yachting-main1.jpg Netto II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/uqb9zxdo/screenshot-1782436477035.jpg Netto II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/y6cvc2i1/Screenshot26-6-202691652www.amelsyachting.com.jpg Netto II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/e29oysmp/Damen-Yachting-31.jpg View of stern beach club https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-16/s7bd6xqq/Screenshot16-6-2026201351www.amelsyachting.com.jpg Netto II bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Netto II – Durable custom yacht for Mediterranean sailings Europe, Netherlands, Damen Yachting, Mediterranean Sea, Lloyd's Register, Cayman Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-himalayasan-lng-dual-fuel-crude-carrier-for-japans-camphor-tree-maritime https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-16/v4l3m3vd/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-09-47-44-1781139727979.jpg Himalayasan bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Himalayasan – LNG dual-fuel crude carrier for Japan's Camphor Tree Maritime Asia, Japan, China, Himalayasan (vessel), LNG, Panama, ClassNK, Mitsui OSK Lines, Camphor Tree Maritime, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/chinese-yard-delivers-third-10800ceu-car-carrier-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/eorlxpkg/20260626080311430.jpg A Hyundai Glovis 10,800CEU pure car and truck carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T08:49:58.443Z Chinese yard delivers third 10,800CEU car carrier in series Asia, China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Glovis Leader (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, HMM, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-of-virginia-wraps-up-450m-norfolk-harbor-dredging-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/9fub01dz/180419-A-OI229-1081.jpg The US Army Corps of Engineers survey vessel Ewell sails past cranes at the Virginia Port Authority’s Norfolk International Terminal. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T04:35:46.391Z Port of Virginia wraps up $450m Norfolk Harbor dredging project Virginia, United States, North America, Port of Virginia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/n-seas-new-hybrid-survey-vessel-begins-charter-with-irish-operator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/hlgh2jgy/Geo-Master-Mainport-Shipping1.jpg Geo Master bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T04:21:56.540Z N-Sea's new hybrid survey vessel begins charter with Irish operator Europe, N Sea Group, Netherlands, Irish Mainport Holdings, Mainport Shipping, Geo Master (vessel), Neptune Marine, Ireland, United Kingdom, Conoship International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/hovercraft-ferry-suffers-onboard-fire-in-portsmouth-uk-all-passengers-safely-evacuated https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/rnn62mix/Island-Flyer-MarineTraffic-com-Gwenole-de-Kermenguy.jpg Island Flyer bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T03:38:05.426Z Hovercraft ferry suffers onboard fire in Portsmouth, UK; all passengers safely evacuated Europe, incidents, United Kingdom, Island Flyer (vessel), Hovertravel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/south-korea-to-develop-yeongilman-port-into-northern-sea-route-hub https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/86c41ubg/NASA1.jpg Satellite photograph of the Port of Yeongilman in Pohang, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T03:03:44.741Z Study to determine feasibility of developing Korean port into Northern Sea Route hub Asia, South Korea, Port of Yeongilman (South Korea), Russia, Northern Sea Route, polar, Arctic, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/belgian-navy-formally-names-new-minehunting-mothership https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/j0kz49og/Belgian-Defence-official-X-account1.jpg Christening of Oostende, the Belgian Navy's new mine countermeasures vessel, June 24, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T02:45:43.211Z Belgian Navy formally names new minehunting mothership Europe, Belgium, Belgian Navy, Oostende (vessel), City class, France, Kership, Piriou, Naval Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/skipper-dead-two-others-missing-after-fishing-vessel-sinks-off-busan-south-korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-08/kz6uk514/240606-M-BI567-1668.JPG The Korea Coast Guard large patrol vessel KCG Taepyongyang during a joint exercise with the US and Japan Coast Guards in the Sea of Japan, June 6, 2024 (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T02:18:32.487Z Skipper dead, two others missing after fishing vessel sinks off Busan, South Korea incidents, Asia, South Korea, Korea Coast Guard, Indonesia, Port of Daebyeon (South Korea), Republic of Korea Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/sea-trials-begin-for-spanish-navys-second-s-80-class-submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/oy579c2d/Narciso-Monturiol-Navantia1.jpg The Spanish Navy S-80-class submarine Narciso Monturiol bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T00:13:16.347Z Sea trials begin for Spanish Navy's second S-80-class submarine Europe, Spain, Spanish Navy, S 80 class, Isaac Peral class, Narciso Monturiol (vessel), Isaac Peral (vessel), Naval Group, France, French Navy, Galerna class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/uk-builder-launches-electric-hydrofoil-pilot-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/3h0csqpz/f8bb72f1-2445-4f50-a85a-be509b5964c41.jpg Artemis Technologies' fully electric hydrofoil pilot boat bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T22:09:09.417Z UK builder launches electric hydrofoil pilot boat Europe, United Kingdom, Artemis Technologies, Pioneer of Belfast (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-jakarta-to-host-inamarine-2026-maritime-industry-exhibition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/94abyg8o/pcm-at-inmarine-2025-6.jpg Attendees and exhibitors at the Inamarine 2025 exhibition bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T21:53:25.568Z GEAR | Jakarta to host INAMARINE 2026 maritime industry exhibition Inamarine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/australias-marine-rescue-nsw-acquires-new-response-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/8fmf9wdb/Port-Kembla-20-is-now-operational1.jpg Port Kembla 20 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T20:57:39.785Z Australia's Marine Rescue NSW acquires new response boat Oceania, Australia, New South Wales, Marine Rescue NSW, Port Kembla 20 (vessel), Sentinel Boats, Tasmania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/scottish-marine-firm-commissions-finnish-shipyard-to-build-swath-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/n03m33fi/KDmcsswath3seatrialDJI202509161015090117m1.jpg MCS SWATH 3 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T19:03:24.691Z Scottish marine firm commissions Finnish shipyard to build SWATH vessel Europe, Finland, United Kingdom, Summa Defence, Maritime Craft Services, Scotland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-up-following-report-of-cargo-vessel-attack-near-oman 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 2026-06-25T18:56:29.803Z Oil prices up following report of cargo vessel attack near Oman MENA, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Latin America, Venezuela, Asia, China, United Kingdom, Europe, Iraq, OPEC Plus, venezuela https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/us-moves-to-lock-chinese-firms-out-of-global-undersea-internet-lines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-12/6zmtcw60/submarinecable.jpg Undersea cable bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:48:36.382Z US moves to lock Chinese firms out of global undersea internet lines North America, United States, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/suspected-attack-on-cargo-ship-crossing-hormuz-reported-near-oman-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/9y1neyps/ever-lovely Ever Lovely bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:40:35.200Z Suspected attack on cargo ship crossing Hormuz reported near Oman coast MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, International Maritime Organisation, Asia, Taiwan, Evergreen Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/iws-fleet-wins-additional-vessel-contracts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-09/0rmpwnp9/MarineTraffic-com-Rob-Thomson.jpg IWS Skywalker bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:34:42.030Z IWS Fleet wins additional vessel contracts Europe, Norway, IWS Fleet, Integrated Wind Solutions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-scraps-plans-to-electrify-norways-largest-offshore-oil-find https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-13/q50qxbqg/image.png Original illustration of FPSO at Equinor's Wisting oilfield bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:29:27.928Z Equinor scraps plans to electrify Norway's largest offshore oil find Europe, Norway, Equinor, Petoro, Aker BP, Asia, Japan, INPEX, Idemitsu Petroleum Norge, Idemitsu Kosan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-crude-shipments-surge-past-post-conflict-highs-at-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:24:07.933Z FEATURE | Crude shipments surge past post-conflict highs at Strait of Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, North America, United States, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-index-hits-lowest-level-in-more-than-two-months https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-11/bk504gj7/Jinhui-Shipping.jpg A Jinhui bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:17:18.724Z Baltic dry index hits lowest level in more than two months North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, MENA, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/alaskas-hex-acquires-new-offshore-vessel-for-cook-inlet-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ms5so5qd/Atlantis.jpg Atlantis bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:13:38.467Z Alaska's HEX acquires new offshore vessel for Cook Inlet operations North America, United States, Edison Chouest Offshore, Alaska https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/russia-vows-legal-action-if-britain-sells-cargo-from-seized-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-15/sifw4z70/2026-06-14T100145Z1220743582RC2HTLA9PHRHRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-BRITAIN-1536x1024.jpg The Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Smyrtos being boarded by UK forces bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:05:42.014Z Russia vows legal action if Britain sells cargo from seized tanker Europe, Russia, sanctions, United Kingdom, Ukraine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/video-france-seizes-another-tanker-linked-to-russian-shadow-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ll2s4nfp/HLp2iiKXMAAc3gx.jpg French naval forces seizing the "shadow fleet" tanker Deliver bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:01:12.660Z VIDEO | France seizes another tanker linked to Russian "shadow fleet" Europe, France, French Navy, Russia, sanctions, Port of Primorsk, Asia, Singapore, Africa, Cameroon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/taiwan-rehearses-response-to-potential-chinese-maritime-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-09/zlalo4y7/f1749423677158.jpg The Taiwan Coast Guard joined forces with the Ministry of National Defense and the Air Service Corps to carry out the Haian 12 military exercises in June 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:51:02.027Z Taiwan rehearses response to potential Chinese maritime blockade Asia, Taiwan, China, China Coast Guard, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/adnoc-drilling-takes-delivery-of-first-automated-walking-island-rig https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/verxxf6h/AD-300.jpg AD-300 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:44:19.728Z ADNOC Drilling takes delivery of first automated walking island rig MENA, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/china-state-refiners-weigh-cautious-return-to-iranian-oil-imports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:36:32.637Z China state refiners weigh cautious return to Iranian oil imports Asia, China, MENA, Iran, PetroChina, SINOPEC, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Africa, Latin America, Brazil, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-says-two-of-its-vessels-safely-left-persian-gulf-overnight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/nb7kpvl9/maersk-baltimore.jpg Maersk Baltimore bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:30:52.742Z Maersk says two of its vessels safely left Persian Gulf overnight Europe, Denmark, Maersk, MENA, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/vaar-energi-and-partners-prepare-for-142b-north-sea-development https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/i6c60w8i/Gjoa-source-Neptune-1024x713.jpg Gjøa platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:23:03.670Z Vaar Energi and partners prepare for $1.42b North Sea development Europe, Norway, Vaar Energi, North Sea, Harbour Energy, OKEA, Aker BP, DNO, INPEX, Idemitsu Kosan, Asia, Japan, Poland, ORLEN Group, Petoro, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/ongc-and-bp-sign-technical-services-contract-for-india-offshore-basin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/f2u6hul7/Picture1.jpg Signing of agreement between ONGC and BP bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T10:03:52.391Z ONGC and BP sign technical services contract for India offshore basin Asia, India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Europe, United Kingdom, BP https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/middle-east-fuel-oil-exports-bounce-back-toward-four-month-high https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:54:00.697Z Middle East fuel oil exports bounce back toward four-month high MENA, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Oman, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Aframax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/feature-drone-firm-anduril-eyes-takeover-of-historic-nissan-factory-in-japan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Anduril-Industries1.jpg Anduril Industries UUV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-21/ndez1org/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-Anduril-Industries1-1.avif The prototype Ghost Shark AUV bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:46:23.750Z FEATURE | Drone firm Anduril eyes takeover of historic Nissan factory in Japan North America, United States, Anduril Industries, Asia, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-welcomes-western-pushback-against-chinese-maritime-actions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:39:30.708Z Taiwan welcomes western pushback against Chinese maritime actions Asia, Taiwan, China, China Coast Guard, Taiwan Strait, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, North America, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/global-ship-lease-signs-413m-deal-for-five-newbuild-container-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-06/8pchka8o/download-1.jpg CMA CGM Thalassa, a containership owned by Global Ship Lease bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:32:51.746Z Global Ship Lease signs $413m deal for five newbuild container ships Europe, Greece, Global Ship Lease https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/bain-capital-outbids-rivals-to-acquire-everllence-for-84b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/l019iq3a/220908_0_MEPS_Roundup_MAN.jpg MAN Energy Solutions bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:23:48.969Z Bain Capital outbids rivals to acquire Everllence for $8.4b Europe, Germany, Everllence, Volkswagen, EQT Infrastructure, Bain Capital Credit, MENA, Qatar, acquisitions, business news, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/from-drought-to-deluge-hormuz-reopening-sparks-near-term-oil-glut https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:18:06.085Z From drought to deluge: Hormuz reopening sparks near-term oil glut MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-must-return-to-normal-quickly-china-urges 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 2026-06-25T09:10:58.870Z Strait of Hormuz shipping must return to normal quickly, China urges Asia, China, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-oman-release-joint-statement-on-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:07:25.407Z Iran, Oman release joint statement on Strait of Hormuz MENA, Oman, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/military-escorts-help-restore-strait-of-hormuz-oil-flows-us-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:07:02.649Z Military escorts help restore Strait of Hormuz oil flows to almost normal levels, US says North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Latin America, Venezuela https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-the-wellbeing-officer-a-friend-to-anyone-working-a-lonely-job-on-a-ship-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/hax1dh4u/Group-of-deck-cadets-on-a-ship-deck-sharing-a-happy-moment-under-the-Danish-flag-during-their-sea-assignment1.jpg A group of deck cadets having a lighthearted moment on the product tanker Maersk Curacao bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | The wellbeing officer: a friend to anyone working a lonely job on a ship [Grey Power] Sailors' Society, Europe, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-celsius-georgetown-danish-owners-new-large-lng-carrier-boasts-dual-fuel-propulsion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/001ybxty/Celsius-Georgetown-MarineTraffic-com-Kim-Sorensen-2.jpg Celsius Georgetown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/pkfnkf5a/20260412050352927.jpg Celsius Georgetown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/k5ar5z92/20260409101434214.jpg Celsius Georgetown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/99kdp68t/Celsius-Georgetown-MarineTraffic-com-Kim-Sorensen.jpg Celsius Georgetown bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Celsius Georgetown – Danish owner's new large LNG carrier boasts dual-fuel propulsion Asia, Europe, Celsius Georgetown (vessel), Celsius Shipping, Denmark, Finland, Deltamarin, China, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry, Marshall Islands, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vessel-review-viking-fjolvar-hybrid-cruise-ship-to-serve-seine-river-itineraries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/uqyvbfcw/Longships-Rhine-Sunset-Speyer1.jpg Viking Fjolvar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/7oqhcpxi/Standard-stateroom-Viking.avif Standard stateroom https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/r8x81it2/Shop-Viking.jpg Shop https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/3npp0b2d/Sun-deck-Viking.jpg Sun deck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/qgjz5t2o/Viking-Fjolvar-MarineTraffic-com-Wendy-Vandeville.jpg Viking Fjolvar bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Viking Fjolvar – Hybrid cruise ship to serve Seine River itineraries Europe, United States, Viking Cruises, France, Seine River, Viking Fjolvar (vessel), Neptun Werft, Germany, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-june-25-russian-electric-ferry-us-domestic-cruise-ship-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/71now1jv/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/asg8slvp/ACL880x440AMERICAN-MAVERICK1.jpg American Maverick https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/gyadjvux/STLC1.jpg The Project EM901 electric river ferry Oreshek https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/pdvdtqpw/72666007510033167024726711388113243092686775n.jpg Handover of Dory 2 to Degage Group at Austal Vietnam's Vung Tau shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/iz2e1lj5/Shane-Finlayson-placing-coin-on-Daintree-Ferry-keel.jpg Placing of the coin during the keel-laying ceremony for a new cable ferry for the Daintree River ferry service bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:50:26.759Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | June 25 – Russian electric ferry, US domestic cruise ship and more North America, United States, American Cruise Lines, American Maverick (vessel), Europe, Russia, Project EM901, Oreshek (vessel), State Transport Leasing Company, Emperium, Vodohod, Asia, Vietnam, Austal Vietnam, Dory 2 (vessel), Degage Group, French Polynesia, Oceania, Australia, Queensland, Birdon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/seining/custom-purse-seiner-delivered-to-south-africa-operator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ryacfrjd/Creativity-Sachal-Shipyard1.jpg Creativity bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:21:42.256Z Custom purse seiner delivered to South Africa operator Africa, South Africa, Sachal Shipyard, Creativity (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/mpc-container-ships-to-acquire-four-7000teu-vessels-with-three-year-charter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/04955o03/10-Governance-banner-image.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T07:59:57.444Z MPC Container Ships to acquire four 7,000TEU vessels with three-year charter Europe, Norway, MPC Container Ships https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/ship-suspected-of-criminal-involvement-intercepted-near-solomon-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/mwctfg33/Wealth-Solomon-Islands-Police.55b08a1.jpg The general cargo ship Wealth following its seizure near the Solomon Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T07:49:36.254Z Ship suspected of criminal involvement intercepted near Solomon Islands Oceania, Solomon Islands, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Solomon Islands Customs https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/commissioning-underway-on-russian-fishery-companys-newest-trawler https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/tyiyvaar/Admiralty-Shipyards.jpg The Project ST192 factory trawler Kapitan Yunak built by United Shipbuilding Corporation's Admiralty Shipyards. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T05:21:36.053Z Commissioning underway on Russian Fishery Company's newest trawler Europe, Norway, Russia, Skipsteknisk, Admiralty Shipyards, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Marine Engineering Bureau, Project ST192, Kapitan Yunak (vessel), Russian Fishery Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/salvage-begins-on-sunken-russian-tug-kapitan-ushakov https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/45xfpc9t/MarineTraffic-com-chaika-official.jpg The Russian Navy icebreaking tug Kapitan Ushakov at a shipyard in Saint Petersburg, June 19, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T04:34:10.082Z Salvage begins on sunken Russian tug Kapitan Ushakov Europe, incidents, Russia, Kapitan Ushakov (vessel), Russian Navy, Saint Petersburg, Project 23470 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/polish-navy-ships-to-be-equipped-with-vtol-uavs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/z5jimq12/V-BATispreparedforlaunchfromUSSMichaelMonsoorduringRIMPAC20221.jpg Contractors prepare to launch a Shield AI VTOL UAV for first flight on board the US Navy Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor during Exercise Rim of the Pacific, July 13, 2022. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T02:32:18.295Z Polish Navy ships to be equipped with VTOL UAVs Europe, Poland, Polish Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/construction-begins-on-new-us-coast-guard-medium-icebreakers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-12/n15xd7vu/110226-G-IV660-0001.jpg Rendering of an Arctic security cutter bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T02:10:12.146Z Construction begins on new US Coast Guard medium icebreakers North America, polar, Arctic, Arctic security cutter, US Coast Guard, United States, Europe, Finland, Sata Shipbuilding, Helsinki Shipyard, Davie Defense, Texas, Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corporation, United Kingdom, Inocea Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/hellenic-navys-third-fdi-hn-frigate-enters-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/o1xm7car/Naval-Group1.jpg HS Formion, the Hellenic Navy's third FDI HN frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T01:57:44.245Z Hellenic Navy's third FDI HN frigate enters sea trials Europe, Greece, Hellenic Navy, HS Formion (vessel), FDI, FDI HN, France, Naval Group, French Navy, Kimon class, HS Kimon (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-shipping-and-offshore/seafarer-placement-initiative-secures-government-funding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/l8ls87i0/sydney_daily_vessel_movements_banner.jpg Tanker in Sydney Harbour bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T22:06:00.390Z Seafarer placement initiative secures government funding Siera Marine Management https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/navigare-shippings-newest-dry-cargo-vessel-formally-named https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/m87seg8v/Royal-T-Shipyard-Hav-Leiti-21.jpg Christening ceremony of Navigare Shipping's new dry cargo vessel Hav Leiti, June 24, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T21:47:43.880Z Navigare Shipping's newest dry cargo vessel formally named Europe, Faroe Islands, Royal T Shipyards, Netherlands, Navigare Shipping, Hav Leiti (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/crew-rescued-after-fishing-boat-sinks-in-western-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/ikxxanpt/72946703824816405156858058388422180813088002n1.jpg Philippine Coast Guard personnel watch over the rescued crew of the fishing vessel Nornina A off Palawan province. The vessel suffered water ingress while returning to her homeport on June 22, 2026, forcing the crew to abandon her. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T20:51:24.193Z Crew rescued after fishing boat sinks off western Philippines incidents, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Nornina A (vessel), Spratly Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/us-commerce-department-allocates-1236m-in-fishery-disaster-funding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/n6ullyps/750x500-afsc-Sitka.jpg Fishing boats in Sitka, Alaska bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T18:29:49.154Z US Commerce Department allocates $123.6m in fishery disaster funding North America, United States, US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA Fisheries, Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/baltic-exchange-defends-oil-tanker-benchmark-in-court-after-mercuria-claims-war-losses https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T18:22:44.828Z Baltic Exchange defends oil tanker benchmark in court after Mercuria claims war losses Baltic Exchange, Asia, Singapore, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/totalenergies-sets-sights-on-2027-for-new-suriname-drilling-push https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-17/8dmtzbk3/pexels-levy-marchetto-62951614-15031991.jpg Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana map bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T18:17:26.486Z TotalEnergies sets sights on 2027 for new Suriname drilling push Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Latin America, Suriname, Gran Morgu project, Staatsolie, Africa, Namibia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-western-ports-set-for-record-june-crude-export-volumes-thanks-to-ukrainian-drone-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-25/en759woy/MarineTraffic-com-Anton-A-Karakulin.jpg Port of Ust-Luga bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T18:12:23.688Z Russian western ports set for record June crude export volumes, thanks to Ukrainian drone attacks Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/american-ocean-minerals-completes-environmental-baseline-research-in-cook-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/uc0ov38e/20230304_1114331.jpg Anuanua Moana bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T18:07:22.874Z American Ocean Minerals completes environmental baseline research in Cook Islands North America, Oceania, Cook Islands, Moana Minerals, United States, Ocean Minerals https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-drop-to-pre-iran-war-lows-as-tankers-flow-through-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T18:04:48.092Z Oil prices drop to pre-Iran war lows as tankers flow through Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Persian Gulf, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-falls-on-softer-rates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:59:28.106Z Baltic dry bulk index falls on softer rates North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Panamax, Supramax, Capesize https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-not-seeking-shipping-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz-trump-says 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 2026-06-24T17:53:51.439Z Iran not seeking shipping tolls in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/swedish-icebreaker-to-be-equipped-for-baltic-sea-oil-clean-up-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/schmoo4h/idun-staffan-ahlstrand-sjofartsverket.jpeg Swedish Maritime Administration icebreaker Idun bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:48:53.172Z Swedish icebreaker to be equipped for Baltic Sea oil clean-up operations Europe, Sweden, Swedish Maritime Administration, European Maritime Safety Agency, Swedish Coast Guard, Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ships-and-cargoes-worth-125b-held-up-by-hormuz-closure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/ga3s69r5/HomePage-scaled.jpg Port of Fujairah, UAE bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:44:03.601Z Ships and cargoes worth $125b held up by Hormuz closure MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/first-vessels-evacuate-persian-gulf-under-new-imo-initiative https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:38:57.191Z First vessels evacuate Persian Gulf under new IMO initiative Strait of Hormuz, MENA, International Maritime Organisation, Oman, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tankers-carrying-five-million-barrels-of-oil-exit-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:31:46.629Z Tankers carrying five million barrels of oil exit Strait of Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, South Korea, India, Indian Oil Corporation, Saudi Arabia, Sohar Port and Freezone, Iraq, Oman, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-secures-new-charter-contract-for-panamax-bulk-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/i3agcha9/ismene.jpg Ismene bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:23:30.356Z Diana Shipping secures new charter contract for Panamax bulk carrier Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Panamax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-level-off-as-shipping-traffic-stirs-in-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/wsdzbzp6/lng-tanker.jpg LNG carrier at Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:19:11.699Z European gas prices level off as shipping traffic stirs in Hormuz Europe, United Kingdom, France, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/european-powers-say-chinese-actions-off-taiwan-risk-security https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-24/clqvkymk/China-Coast-Guard.jpg Two China Coast Guard vessels underway bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:14:47.986Z European powers say Chinese actions off Taiwan risk security Europe, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Asia, Taiwan, China, South China Sea territory disputes, Japan, Philippines, China Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/oman-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-open-without-tolls https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T17:11:00.531Z Oman to keep Strait of Hormuz open without tolls MENA, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, International Maritime Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/saipem-begins-offshore-gran-morgu-operations-in-suriname https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-09/qb130yv5/Normand_Navigator_Photo_Solstad_Offshore1.jpg Normand Navigator bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T13:36:53.931Z Saipem begins offshore Gran Morgu operations in Suriname Europe, Italy, Saipem, Latin America, Suriname, Normand Navigator, APA Corporation, North America, United States, Staatsolie https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/middle-east-supply-surge-undercuts-global-physical-crude-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T13:32:04.290Z Middle East supply surge undercuts global physical crude oil prices MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Iraq, Kuwait, ExxonMobil, Eni, Italy, Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Africa, Angola, Congo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/from-iron-ore-to-gas-labour-strikes-increasingly-threaten-australian-exports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T13:25:20.977Z From iron ore to gas, labour strikes increasingly threaten Australian exports Oceania, Australia, Ichthys LNG Project, Prelude FLNG, Shell, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, Japan, BHP, Port Hedland, Fortescue Metals Group, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/saipem-exits-saudi-shallow-water-drilling-in-285m-sale-to-ades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-19/4e8m9wwo/Perro-Negro-7-MarineTraffic-com-Deepak-Teja.jpg The Saipem jackup drilling rig Perro Negro 7, which resumed operating for Saudi Aramco in 2026 and will remain under contract until 2034 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T13:17:30.781Z Saipem exits Saudi shallow-water drilling in $285m sale to ADES business news, Europe, Italy, Saipem, MENA, Saudi Arabia, ADES, business new https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/inland-passenger/american-cruise-lines-christens-newest-river-cruise-ship-in-rhode-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/asg8slvp/ACL880x440AMERICAN-MAVERICK1.jpg American Maverick bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T10:22:45.812Z American Cruise Lines christens newest river cruise ship in Rhode Island North America, United States, American Cruise Lines, American Maverick https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opinion-starmers-exit-opens-door-for-new-uk-north-sea-oil-and-gas-strategy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/1v4l1gxu/Shells-Gannet-gas-platform-in-the-UK-North-Sea-Shell.jpg Shell platform at the Gannet oil and gas field in the UK North Sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/ju4ry7oq/Prime_Minister_Sir_Keir_Starmer_arrives_at_Number_10_Downing_St__53836916571_.jpg UK Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer giving his first speech as Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street, July 5, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T09:58:08.695Z OPINION | Starmer's exit opens door for new UK North Sea oil and gas strategy Europe, United Kingdom, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/nato-chief-heads-to-white-house-on-mission-to-soothe-us-tensions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-30/0vztjbdi/457305616123bc48fbb14k1.jpg The US Navy amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (foreground) underway in the Baltic Sea during NATO's Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T09:48:24.000Z NATO chief heads to White House on mission to soothe US tensions Europe, NATO, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/germany-might-scrap-its-delayed-frigate-project-clouding-rheinmetall-hopes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-05/fuzxkma5/german_armed_forces_order_two_more_f126_frigates_from_damen_naval_top.jpg Rendering of German Navy F126 frigates bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T09:41:35.467Z Germany scraps its delayed frigate project, giving TKMS a win and Rheinmetall a loss Europe, Germany, F126, MEKO A200, TKMS, Rheinmetall, German Naval Yards Kiel, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/wallenius-wilhelmsen-extends-shipping-contract-with-european-automotive-manufacturer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-26/fhp0j9gq/Wallenius022024-09-24-200323epat1db4cb68688ab678b7488992a775a806.jpg Rendering of a Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T09:34:58.264Z Wallenius Wilhelmsen extends shipping contract with European automotive manufacturer Europe, Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/north-korea-commissions-its-largest-warship-kim-demands-ten-more-of-the-same-size https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-28/ju60izes/PIC0090336.jpg Choe Hyon class destroyer (with additional Photoshopped elements by North Korean Government) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T09:30:53.351Z North Korea commissions its largest warship, Kim demands ten more of the same size Asia, North Korea, Choe Hyon, Choe Hyon class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/petronas-strikes-gas-reserves-again-offshore-suriname https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-08/v66020gy/SurinameOffshoreblocks2022-2023.jpg Map of Suriname offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T09:24:28.802Z Petronas strikes gas reserves again offshore Suriname Latin America, Suriname, Asia, Malaysia, Petronas, Staatsolie, Europe, France, TotalEnergies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/colombia-natural-gas-reserves-fall-in-2025-amid-pressure-over-future-domestic-supply https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-02/41sgby05/pexels-amar-30792657.jpg Map of Venezuela and Colombia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T09:19:52.934Z Colombia natural gas reserves fall in 2025 amid pressure over future domestic supply Latin America, Colombia