https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/qatari-gas-flows-interrupted-leaving-edfs-edison-sale-in-limbo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/ymbs668u/Edison1.jpg Elisa Aquila (left) at the Port of Piombino, May 14, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T09:49:02.106Z Qatari gas flows interrupted, leaving EDF's Edison sale in limbo Europe, Italy, Edison, France, EDF Group, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/feature-shock-uae-exit-signals-potential-cracks-in-opec-alliance-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/44o8ycs6/caae2c0a6f202f7359198aaa7144e8f4.jpg Saudi Aramco platforms at Tanajib Field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-22/ac512kq5/upstream-americas-gulf-mexico-platform-ursa.avif Ursa platform in Gulf of Mexico bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T09:43:57.566Z FEATURE | Shock UAE exit signals potential cracks in OPEC+ alliance power MENA, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, OPEC, OPEC Plus, Iraq, Iran, Qatar, Latin America, Ecuador, Africa, Angola, North America, United States, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/awards-2025-best-large-fish-farm-support-vessel-whekenui-southern-ocean-solutions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/2ewjuipr/17616192657331.jpg Best Large Fish Farm Support Vessel – Whekenui bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Large Fish Farm Support Vessel – Whekenui – Southern Ocean Solutions Australia, Oceania, New Zealand, Southern Ocean Solutions, Whekenui, Best of 2025 Awards, New Zealand King Salmon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/vessel-review-deirdre-ann-versatile-pusher-tug-delivered-to-maritime-partners https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/wzivur54/Deirdre-Ann-Laborde-Products1.jpg Deirdre Ann bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Deirdre Ann – Versatile pusher tug delivered to Maritime Partners North America, United States, Deirdre Ann (vessel), FMT Shipyard and Repair, Louisiana, Maritime Partners, Beth Williams (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-sichuan-port-005-diesel-methanol-powered-ore-carrier-built-for-chinese-inland-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/2xfs6l7l/Sichuan-Port-005-Sichuan-Port-Investment-Group1.jpg Sichuan Port 005 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/itxtuh01/Sichuan-Port-005-31.jpg Sichuan Port 005 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/0s7moz2q/Sichuan-Port-005-41.jpg Sichuan Port 005 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Sichuan Port 005 – Diesel-methanol powered ore carrier built for Chinese inland waters Asia, China, Sichuan Port 005, Sichuan Port Investment Group, Sichuan Transportation, Jinsha River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/opinion-expanding-frontiers-chinas-military-push-beyond-the-first-island-chain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/b0n87jk2/Type055CCTV-e1773257861245.jpg The People's Liberation Army Navy Type 055D destroyers Dongguan (nearest to camera) and Anqing. Both ships entered service in March 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:55:00.000Z OPINION | Expanding frontiers: China's military push beyond the first island chain Asia, China, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Australia, Oceania, China Coast Guard, China Maritime Militia, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/uk-mps-propose-framework-to-rebuild-fishing-communities-trust https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-24/nlaxrz0a/Photo_Scottish_Pelagic_Fishermens_Association1.jpg The Scottish fishing vessel Unity bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:53:22.768Z UK MPs propose framework to rebuild fishing communities' trust Europe, United Kingdom, UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Marine Management Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/officials-indian-crewed-tanker-struck-by-iranian-gunfire-in-oman https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-18/6a14flme/88becd83-2f7b-3f60-9dfa-cd893903d393.jpg Map of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:48:43.963Z Officials: Indian-crewed tanker struck by Iranian gunfire in Oman MENA, Oman, India, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Togo, Chiron 7 (vessel), Indian Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/uk-fishing-vessel-owner-master-sentenced-for-landing-undersize-lobsters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-24/r8yj9mlw/Lobster-Pixabay-Pixabay.jpg Lobster bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:41:42.983Z UK fishing vessel owner, master sentenced for landing undersize lobsters Europe, United Kingdom, Marine Management Organisation, Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/pacific-international-lines-posts-over-1b-net-profit-in-fy2025 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ks41dqm1/20250507124842245.jpg Pacific International Lines' container vessel Kota Oasis bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:22:58.617Z Pacific International Lines posts over $1b net profit in FY2025 Asia, Singapore, Pacific International Lines, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/fugro-awarded-geotechnical-site-investigation-contract-for-cips-wind-farm-in-taiwan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/ghpry0fc/Pacific-Hornbill-Fugro.jpg Pacific Hornbill bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T08:11:46.937Z Fugro awarded geotechnical site investigation contract for CIP's wind farm in Taiwan Asia, Taiwan, Fugro, Netherlands, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Denmark, Europe, Fengmiao 2 offshore wind farm https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/keel-laid-for-penta-ocean-constructions-new-cable-laying-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/asg158m8/17773610231681.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for Penta-Ocean Construction's new cable laying vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T04:39:37.514Z Keel laid for Penta-Ocean Construction's new cable laying vessel Asia, Europe, Norway, Salt Ship Design, PaxOcean Group, Singapore, Penta Ocean Construction, Japan, ClassNK, Indonesia, PaxOcean Batam https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/new-rescue-boat-enters-service-in-county-kerry-ireland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/toll9e8p/RNLI-Nathan-Williams1.jpg The RNLI rescue boat Roy Barker VII bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T04:29:14.193Z New rescue boat enters service in County Kerry, Ireland Europe, Ireland, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Roy Barker VII (vessel), United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-dead-following-boating-accident-near-clinton-montana https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/9dvk51u9/d1954494-1c13-437d-a829-ed379f77ea0d-10000108921.jpg Boat crews that were deployed in response to the capsizing bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T03:24:00.435Z One dead following boating accident near Clinton, Montana incidents, North America, Clark Fork River, United States, Montana, Missouri https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/norway-joins-type-26-warship-coalition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/City-class-Photo-Royal-Navy.jpg Rendering of a Type 26/City-class frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T03:04:42.372Z Norway joins Type 26 warship coalition Type 26, Europe, Norway, Royal Norwegian Navy, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Oceania, Australia, North America, Canada, Royal Canadian Navy, Hunter class, City class, River class (destroyer), BAE Systems https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/norways-hagland-shipping-takes-delivery-of-self-discharging-bulker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/x94ec3g1/Hagland-Polaris-Seam.jpg Hagland Polaris bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T02:35:59.674Z Norway's Hagland Shipping takes delivery of self-discharging bulker Europe, Norway, Hagland Shipping, Hagland Polaris (vessel), Royal Bodewes, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/indian-yard-starts-sea-trials-of-boomsma-shippings-new-shortsea-cargo-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-13/l1pjpy3y/CCL311-240923-Artist-Impression-1920x1080-96-dpi-03-Wit-Container-Groen-Volt-1000x5631.jpg Rendering of an 8,500DWT dry cargo vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T02:21:31.652Z Indian yard starts sea trials of Boomsma Shipping's new shortsea cargo vessel Asia, India, Chowgule and Company, Frisian Future (vessel), Boomsma Shipping, Europe, JR Shipping Group, Conoship International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-hydrofoil-ferries-to-be-operated-in-hobart-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-09/nwvms3u2/VessevAug24191.jpg The hydrofoil catamaran tour boat Kermadec, the first hydrofoiling passenger vessel developed by Vessev bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T01:42:03.744Z New hydrofoil ferries to be operated in Hobart, Australia Oceania, New Zealand, Australia, Tasmania, Hobart, Vessev, Fly Derwent, Derwent River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-april-29-deliveries-to-norway-and-france-chinese-vlcc-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-29/rvtpyfy8/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/gzl2gm04/d5702c53-f009-404e-9e38-6c514796a5d9.jpg Naming ceremony of Antwerpen and Arlon, Exmar's new ammonia-fuelled tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-10/je8yknlm/RF-Ran.jpg RF Ran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-10/p5azzjjr/Northern-Phoenix-Northern-Lights1.jpg Northern Phoenix bairdmaritime en 2026-04-29T00:12:23.122Z Tanker News Roundup | April 29 – Deliveries to Norway and France, Chinese VLCC orders and more Europe, Belgium, Exmar, Asia, South Korea, Antwerpen (vessel), Arlon (vessel), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Exmar LPG France, France, China, Yangzijiang Maritime Development, Norway, RFOcean, Wuhu Shipyard, RF Ran (vessel), Greece, Thenamaris, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Jiangnan Shipbuilding, Northern Lights, DNV, Northern Phoenix, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-dod-unit-selects-technology-for-submarine-launched-drones https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-08/n7l8a91g/HII1.jpg HII's REMUS 620 launching as it departs for torpedo tube recovery testing in Seneca Lake, New York bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T19:06:04.727Z US DoD unit selects technology for submarine-launched drones North America, United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Defense Innovation Unit, US Department of Defense, Virginia class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-oil-prices-hold-rally-as-uaes-opec-exit-offsets-middle-east-supply-risks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/ga3s69r5/HomePage-scaled.jpg Port of Fujairah, UAE bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T18:51:29.947Z FEATURE | Oil prices hold rally as UAE's OPEC exit offsets Middle East supply risks MENA, United Arab Emirates, OPEC, OPEC Plus, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, China, Japan, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/cosco-shipping-specialised-carriers-sees-profit-rise-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-19/40gdgwcc/20SEP24-COSCO-Shipping-news-story.jpg A COSCO Shipping pure car and truck carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T18:40:13.548Z COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers sees profit rise in Q1 2026 Asia, China, COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/starmers-tough-talk-on-russian-shadow-fleet-yields-no-results-as-nearly-100-ships-flow-through-uk-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg English Channel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T18:26:40.103Z Starmer’s tough talk on Russian "shadow fleet" yields no results as nearly 100 ships flow through UK waters Europe, United Kingdom, Russia, sanctions, Royal Navy, UK Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/in-a-shock-move-uae-leaves-opec-to-gain-control-over-its-oil-future https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/azx1y5sf/ADNOCRefiningRuwaisSite-187.jpg ADNOC's Ruwais refinery bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T18:06:46.495Z In a shock move, UAE leaves OPEC to gain control over its oil future MENA, United Arab Emirates, OPEC, OPEC Plus, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/war-of-words-between-ukraine-and-israel-escalates-over-stolen-grain-zelenskiy-threatens-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/b047ry6v/panormitis-2.jpeg Panormitis, the bulk carrier carrying alleged "stolen" grain from Ukraine's occupied territories bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T17:59:18.592Z War of words between Ukraine and Israel escalates over "stolen" grain, Zelenskiy threatens sanctions Europe, Ukraine, Israel, MENA, Russia, sanctions, European Union https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/stena-group-beats-market-turbulence-with-2043m-profit-in-2025 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-28/59mgr5sq/91adab8d2507a13c800x800ar.jpg Concept render of Stena RoRo's new series of Ro-Ro vessels bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T17:46:46.564Z Stena Group beats market turbulence with $204.3m profit in 2025 Europe, Sweden, Stena, Stena Line, Stena RoRo, Stena Drilling, Stena Bulk, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/first-japan-linked-crude-tanker-braves-strait-of-hormuz-since-start-of-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-23/1i6g28ob/idemitsu-japan-tanker Idemitsu Maru bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T17:38:55.822Z First Japan-linked crude tanker braves Strait of Hormuz since start of war Asia, Japan, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Idemitsu Kosan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/after-war-induced-delays-chevron-nears-1b-exit-from-singapore-refinery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-19/k5bwpzyp/banner.jpg Singapore Refining Company facility bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T17:30:21.110Z After war-induced delays, Chevron nears $1b exit from Singapore refinery Asia, Singapore, North America, United States, Chevron, Japan, Eneos Corporation, PetroChina, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/chinese-government-entity-takes-over-sanctioned-refiners-trading-unit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T17:25:35.157Z Chinese Government entity takes over sanctioned refiner's trading unit Asia, China, Hengli Group, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/royal-caribbean-orders-two-additional-ships-from-finnish-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/segbyej3/Legend-of-the-Seas-Royal-Caribbean-International1.jpg Legend of the Seas bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T13:00:10.718Z Royal Caribbean orders two additional ships from Finnish builder Royal Caribbean International, United States, North America, Europe, Finland, Meyer Turku, Icon of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Star of the Seas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/eckero-group-posts-q1-2026-loss-following-vessel-refurbishment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-01/4w4hmb1m/msfinlandialaiva1000x1000.jpg Finlandia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T10:33:07.752Z Eckero Group posts Q1 2026 loss following vessel refurbishment Europe, Finland, Eckero Group, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/startup-offers-english-channel-crossings-using-a-sailboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/0uusot3u/1000032439.jpg Onboard SailLink's yacht bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T10:27:52.963Z Company offers English Channel crossings using a sailing yacht Europe, United Kingdom, France, English Channel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/korea-antitrust-body-gives-hanwha-three-year-extension-to-implement-corrective-measures-following-shipbuilder-acquisition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-12/gnnxvhsd/Hanwha-ocean-Geoje-Shipyard.jpg Hanwha Ocean's shipyard in Geoje, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T10:23:41.767Z Korea antitrust body gives Hanwha three-year extension to implement corrective measures following shipbuilder acquisition Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Group, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/energy-crunch-pays-off-for-bp-with-doubled-q1-2026-profits https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/BP-rig-in-the-Gulf-of-Mexico-Photo-BP1.jpg BP rig in the Gulf of Mexico bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T10:16:32.522Z Energy crunch pays off for BP with doubled Q1 2026 profits Europe, United Kingdom, BP, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/south-koreas-hmm-welcomes-10800ceu-dual-fuel-pctc-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/vhgtsuxx/Glovis-Leader1.jpg Glovis Leader bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T10:10:15.775Z South Korea's HMM welcomes 10,800CEU dual-fuel PCTC to fleet Asia, South Korea, HMM, Glovis Leader (vessel), China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/cooling-markets-likely-to-end-saudi-arabias-record-crude-price-run https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T10:07:37.019Z Cooling markets likely to end Saudi Arabia’s record crude price run MENA, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Oman, China, Saudi Aramco, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/feature-not-just-ships-subsea-cables-below-hormuz-vulnerable-to-iran-attack https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T10:02:39.796Z FEATURE | Not just ships: Subsea cables below Hormuz vulnerable to Iran attack MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Asia, India, Egypt https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uk-builder-to-start-construction-of-type-26-frigates-for-norway https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-23/rg7gpd9f/HMS-Glasgow-all-set-for-her-big-day.jpg HMS Glasgow, the UK Royal Navy's first Type 26 frigate, during her christening ceremony, May 22, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:52:00.041Z UK builder to start construction of Type 26 frigates for Norway Europe, Norway, Royal Norwegian Navy, Royal Navy, United Kingdom, Type 26, Scotland, River Clyde https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/russias-tuapse-refinery-ablaze-again-following-ukrainian-drone-strike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/fjx3r0c3/2026-04-20T072654Z1670389305RC2VSKAZHXUCRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-PORT-DRONES-1776670429.jpg Fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:51:31.201Z Russia's Tuapse refinery ablaze again following Ukrainian drone strike Europe, Russia, Port of Tuapse, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/did-an-adnoc-gas-tanker-evade-the-strait-of-hormuz-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-09/dmkl9f7t/20250608041712778.jpg ADNOC L&S LNG carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:41:49.361Z Did an ADNOC gas tanker evade the Strait of Hormuz blockade? MENA, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Asia, India, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/klaveness-combination-carriers-reports-higher-profit-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/mxyi6t9k/Balder-Klaveness-Combination-Carriers.jpg Balder bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:34:32.448Z Klaveness Combination Carriers reports higher profit in Q1 2026 Europe, Norway, Klaveness Combination Carriers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/chinese-naval-presence-near-strait-prompts-taiwanese-military-response https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:30:02.870Z Chinese naval presence near strait prompts Taiwanese military response Asia, China, Taiwan, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/us-trades-offshore-wind-leases-for-885m-oil-and-gas-investments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/6fb2eb79-b94c-4dd1-b2f8-551e404e091f/1920_otary-seamade-kloet-092dd03092021-pr20240712.jpg Offshore wind bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:24:06.234Z US trades offshore wind leases for $885m oil and gas investments North America, United States, Ocean Winds, Europe, France, ENGIE, Portugal, EDP Renewables, TotalEnergies, BlackRock https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/tensions-over-grain-shipment-rise-as-ukraine-summons-israeli-envoy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/0nq0au1a/b70a8afd-ac97-4a90-a978-3880951370eb-1777317693.jpg Panormitis bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:14:58.091Z Tensions over grain shipment rise as Ukraine summons Israeli envoy Europe, Ukraine, Russia, MENA, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/tharsis-ship-management-secures-eu-funding-for-sea-river-barge-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/pixom8c2/he8471a885rmw0cxtddbsnhq5m.jpg Rendering of a sea-river vessel fitted with energy containers bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:14:18.186Z Tharsis Ship Management secures EU funding for sea-river container vessel project Europe, European Union, subsidies, Tharsis Ship Management, United Kingdom, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/fire-ignites-on-bulk-carrier-at-wales-newport-docks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/pznoo05s/South-Wales-Fire-and-Rescue-Service.jpg Smoke billows from the bulk carrier Nord Houston after a fire ignited on board while it was berthed at Newport Docks in Wales, April 26, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T09:01:59.605Z Fire ignites on bulk carrier at Wales' Newport Docks Europe, incidents, United Kingdom, Nord Houston (vessel), Panama, Wales https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/firefighting/awards-2025-best-fifi-boat-sea-osprey-i-ii-dundee-marine-and-industrial-services https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/j21yp5in/Sea-Osprey-II1.jpg Best Fifi Boat – Sea Osprey II bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Fifi Boat – Sea Osprey I & II – Dundee Marine and Industrial Services Asia, Best of 2025 Awards, Sea Osprey I, Sea Osprey II, Dundee Marine and Industrial Services, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/column-towage-and-salvage-in-a-world-gone-mad-tug-times https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/yf1zn7ty/USNavy061017-N-8148A-071ThecharteredbargeOcean6beingtowedbytugboatDonaIIinthePersianGulf1.jpg The barge Ocean 6 being towed by a tug in the Persian Gulf, October 8, 2006 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Towage and salvage in a world gone mad [Tug Times] MENA, history, Iran Iraq War, Iran, Iraq, Australia, Oceania, Persian Gulf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East Conflicts, Mussafah 2, Safeen Prestige (vessel), Malta, North America, United States, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-emerald-clipper-catamaran-providing-enhanced-passenger-views-for-whale-watching-in-washingtons-puget-sound https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/wbuoub8h/IMG00841.jpg Emerald Clipper https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/4ns8lhge/Emerald-Clipper-FRS-Clipper-21.jpg Emerald Clipper https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/cywrgmwu/IMG00861.jpg Emerald Clipper https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/8moorhjm/Emerald-Clipper-FRS-Clipper.jpg Emerald Clipper bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Emerald Clipper – Catamaran providing enhanced passenger views for whale-watching in Washington's Puget Sound North America, United States, Oceania, Australia, Washington State, Puget Sound, FRS Clipper, Emerald Clipper, One2Three Naval Architects, Mavrik Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vessel-review-emilie-154-guest-luxury-river-cruiser-to-serve-european-itineraries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/k5ej8x8e/Emilie-MarineTraffic-com-Marie-Clark.jpg Emilie https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/ox19qqg2/Suite-Uniworld.jpg Suite https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/nop5ldhs/Lounge-Uniworld.jpg Lounge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/oqroqkgy/Emilie-GA.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Emilie – 154-guest luxury river cruiser to serve European itineraries Europe, Switzerland, Netherlands, Emilie (vessel), Rhine River, Main River, Danube River, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, The Travel Corporation, United Kingdom, De Gerlien van Tiem https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/salvage-effort-begins-on-grounded-trawler-on-irelands-western-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/q1bom8rr/MarineTraffic-com-Bilal-Elmir.jpg The grounded trawler Fastnet photographed four days after it ran aground on Ireland's Dingle Peninsula, December 18, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T08:44:49.824Z Salvage effort begins on grounded trawler on Ireland's western coast incidents, Europe, Ireland, Fastnet, France, Spain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/pacific-international-lines-launches-new-asia-south-africa-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ks41dqm1/20250507124842245.jpg Pacific International Lines' container vessel Kota Oasis bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T08:27:45.575Z Pacific International Lines launches new Asia-South Africa service Asia, Africa, South Africa, Singapore, Pacific International Lines, Taiwan, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/uk-probe-reveals-funding-issues-may-impact-aukus-submarine-program https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-18/ccg5hatg/bae-systems-submarine-.png Rendering of an SSN AUKUS submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T05:11:20.326Z UK probe reveals funding issues may impact AUKUS submarine program Europe, Oceania, AUKUS, SSN AUKUS, Australia, United Kingdom, Royal Australian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/brazilian-navy-commissions-locally-built-stealth-frigate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/6n63lsie/TKMS1.jpg The Brazilian Navy stealth frigate Tamandare at her commissioning ceremony, April 24, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T04:19:29.988Z Brazilian Navy commissions locally built stealth frigate Europe, Germany, TKMS, Latin America, Brazil, Brazilian Navy, Tamandaré, Tamandaré class, Águas Azuis, Brazilian Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-offloads-over-53m-in-drugs-interdicted-from-eastern-pacific-and-caribbean-seas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/mv7vicyr/260427-G-FH885-10041.jpg Bales of illegal narcotics are placed on pallets by crewmembers aboard the US Coast Guard medium endurance cutter USCGC Escanaba during a drug offload of 7,050 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Florida, April 27, 2026. The seized contraband was the result of one interdiction in the Caribbean Sea and one interdiction in the Eastern Pacific Ocean worth an estimated US$53 million. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T04:06:29.704Z US Coast Guard offloads over $53m in drugs interdicted from Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Seas drugs, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, USCGC Escanaba, Medium Endurance Cutter, California, Florida https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/container-vessel-news-roundup-april-28-asia-focus-deliveries-to-china-and-japan-orders-from-thailand-hong-kong-and-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/kun5stek/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-13/f5e1daax/KakaoTalk202602110943477660.jpg An identical ship built by HJSC https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/hrh59z6f/awvwsbt289rmt0cxdearp2xzyr.jpg Ningyuan Dian Kun https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/cg1i9317/ONE-Simplicity.jpg ONE Simplicity bairdmaritime en 2026-04-28T01:58:37.458Z Container Vessel News Roundup | April 28 – Asia focus: deliveries to China and Japan; orders from Thailand, Hong Kong and Europe Asia, South Korea, HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, Europe, China, Ningyuan Dian Kun, Ningbo Ocean Shipping, Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding, Japan, Ocean Network Express, ONE Serenity, Imabari Shipbuilding, ONE Simplicity (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, RCL Group, Thailand, Hong Kong, Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, TS Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/undersea-mining/deep-sea-miner-american-ocean-minerals-deploys-vessel-for-scientific-research-post-odyssey-merger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/uc0ov38e/20230304_1114331.jpg Anuanua Moana bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T19:49:31.382Z Deep-sea miner American Ocean Minerals deploys vessel for scientific research post-Odyssey merger North America, United States, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Anuanua Moana, Oceania, Cook Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-iran-deadlock-pushes-oil-prices-to-a-two-week-high https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T19:31:31.374Z US-Iran deadlock pushes oil prices to a two-week high North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/ukraine-warns-israel-against-receiving-ship-with-stolen-grain-from-occupied-territory https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/0nq0au1a/b70a8afd-ac97-4a90-a978-3880951370eb-1777317693.jpg Panormitis bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T19:24:06.941Z Ukraine warns Israel against receiving ship with "stolen" grain from occupied territory Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, MENA, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/mystery-european-shipowner-orders-two-more-10000-teu-containerships-from-south-korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-13/f5e1daax/KakaoTalk202602110943477660.jpg An identical ship built by HJSC bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T19:15:58.903Z Mystery European shipowner orders two more 10,000 TEU containerships from South Korea Europe, Asia, HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iranian-oil-exports-hit-a-wall-as-six-tankers-blockaded-by-us-forces https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T19:03:22.807Z Iranian oil exports hit a wall as six tankers blockaded by US forces MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz, mena https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/superyacht-owned-by-sanctioned-russian-oligarch-clears-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/cz12ihk3/nord-yacht.jpeg The superyacht Nord bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T18:56:31.515Z Superyacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch clears Strait of Hormuz Europe, Russia, sanctions, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Menawethan, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/germanys-merz-says-iran-is-making-us-officials-travel-for-nothing-in-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/sysjtjjf/8awd8ad78ad7w6.jpg Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with the US to end hostilities, April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T18:48:35.769Z Germany's Merz says Iran is making US officials travel for nothing in talks Europe, Germany, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/sitc-boxship-changes-hands-in-122m-internal-sale-to-meet-china-taiwan-regulations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/v0u3kk0g/sitc-subic.jpeg SITC Subic bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T18:31:38.341Z SITC boxship changes hands in $12.2m internal sale to meet China-Taiwan regulations Asia, China, Hong Kong, SITC, SITC International Holdings, SITC Shipowning, Taiwan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/russian-drones-attack-odesa-port-infrastructure-and-merchant-ship-hit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-22/o211s0ba/Izmail-Ukraine-oil-terminal-attack.b7070d1.jpg One of the fires that had ignited as a result of a Russian drone attack on the Port of Izmail in Ukraine's Odesa region, August 19, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T18:14:59.634Z Russian drones attack Odesa, port infrastructure and merchant ship hit Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Odesa, Oceania, Nauru https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/thailand-revives-31b-land-bridge-plan-as-global-shipping-chokepoints-tighten https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/3r6y7o6o/lndbridge-Reference-map-1024x576.jpg Map of Thailand's proposed land bridge project bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T18:08:44.270Z Thailand revives $31b land bridge plan as global shipping chokepoints tighten Asia, Thailand, Singapore, Malacca Strait, Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Indonesia, Malaysia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/philippines-us-joint-exercise-tests-counter-landing-capabilities-near-disputed-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/media/k2/items/src/8d9d509c940eed6aa21cd5897fd084b1.jpg Subi Reef, Spratly Islands, South China Sea, in May 2015 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T18:01:32.962Z Philippines-US joint exercise tests counter-landing capabilities near disputed waters North America, United States, Asia, Philippines, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, China, Japan, Philippine Navy, US Navy, United States Navy, Spratly Islands, Exercise Balikatan, Taiwan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/cosco-shipping-units-ink-219m-internal-acquisition-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/8kym9765/DeWatermark.ai1761676937139.jpeg Changxingyuan bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T17:53:07.945Z COSCO Shipping units ink $219m internal acquisition deal Asia, China, COSCO Shipping, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, COSCO Shipping Energy Supply Chain, COSCO Shipping Dalian Investment, business news, COSCO Shipping Qidong Offshore, acquisitions, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/galp-defies-middle-east-supply-volatility-with-41-per-cent-profit-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-28/v2gxh2jt/GalpCoralfirst-deep-waterfloatingLNGproductionunit1511202101.jpg FLNG Coral-Sul bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T17:38:11.008Z Galp defies Middle East supply volatility with 41 per cent profit surge Europe, Portugal, Galp, financial results, business news, Latin America, Brazil, Africa, Namibia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-envoy-presses-taiwan-parliament-over-defence-spending https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-30/62jtqmpf/d23968af-91d7-4dda-adb2-d3442576f531.jpg Taiwan's first domestically developed submarine, Narwhal, undergoing sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T17:33:05.833Z US envoy presses Taiwan parliament over defence spending Asia, Taiwan, North America, United States, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/rising-global-prices-send-brazil-bound-russian-diesel-elsewhere https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ornqi2q5/primorsk-port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T17:26:49.537Z Rising global prices send Brazil-bound Russian diesel elsewhere Latin America, Brazil, Europe, Russia, Port of Primorsk, MENA, Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/shearwater-geoservices-to-dispose-of-laid-up-survey-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/xkghyl2r/sw-baret.jpeg SW Baret, pictured sailing under a former name bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T11:15:24.256Z Shearwater Geoservices to dispose of laid-up survey ship Europe, United Kingdom, Shearwater GeoServices https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/us-sanctions-send-hengli-petrochemical-shares-into-a-sharp-dive-company-denies-iran-ties https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T10:58:48.158Z US sanctions send Hengli Petrochemical shares into a sharp dive, company denies Iran ties Asia, China, Hengli Group, North America, United States, Iran trade sanctions, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/war-risks-fail-to-dampen-global-appetite-for-newbuild-lng-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-03/qq448xza/LNG%20L.jpg Rendering of an LNG carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T10:52:20.907Z War risks fail to dampen global appetite for newbuild LNG carriers Asia, South Korea, China, North America, United States, Canada, Africa, Latin America, Argentina, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, MENA, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-sidelined-opec-watches-as-us-takes-the-world-energy-reins https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/80ode5k5/maxresdefault.jpg Louisiana Offshore Oil Port tanker offloading terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/n5o9dgyd/210106_9_Calhoun_Port_Authority.jpg Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Bakamla1.jpg A suspected Russian shadow tanker following its apprehension in Indonesian waters, July 2023 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T10:46:31.678Z OPINION | Sidelined OPEC watches as US takes the world energy reins North America, United States, MENA, OPEC Plus, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-accuses-genco-board-of-stalling-tactics-over-missing-annual-meeting-date https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/r4cj8yzv/genco1.jpg A Genco Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T10:36:49.413Z Diana Shipping accuses Genco board of stalling tactics over "missing" annual meeting date Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, North America, United States, Genco Shipping and Trading, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/japans-jera-says-gas-supplies-stable-despite-iran-conflict-expected-to-last-until-july https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-27/knfv6doy/lngcargo.jpg Loading LNG onboard a tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T10:11:18.730Z Japan's JERA says gas supplies stable despite Iran conflict, expected to last until July Asia, Japan, JERA, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/china-merchants-steps-in-to-back-cosco-in-ck-hutchison-port-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/3f1tzcd7/background0.jpg Panama Ports Company bairdmaritime en 2026-04-27T10:06:48.396Z China Merchants steps in to back COSCO in CK Hutchison port deal Asia, China, China Merchants Group, COSCO Shipping, CK Hutchison Group, Hong Kong, North America, United States, BlackRock, Europe, Italy, Terminal Investment, Latin America, Panama Canal, Panama