https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/castor-maritime-reverses-losses-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/uyva6dow/magic-perseus.jpg Magic Perseus bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T10:24:32.126Z Castor Maritime reverses losses in Q1 2026 Europe, Cyprus, Castor Maritime, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/jinhui-holdings-to-acquire-two-newbuild-bulk-carriers-for-68m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-11/bk504gj7/Jinhui-Shipping.jpg A Jinhui bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T10:11:07.544Z Jinhui Holdings to acquire two newbuild bulk carriers for $68m Asia, Hong Kong, Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, China, Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/thailand-bolstering-its-claims-in-cambodia-maritime-row https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/uv6rqgil/gulf-of-thailand.jpg Map showing Gulf of Thailand bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T10:04:20.684Z Thailand bolstering its claims in Cambodia maritime row Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-tankers-are-slipping-out-of-hormuz-but-normality-remains-far-off https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display (pre-war) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:58:11.367Z OPINION | Tankers are slipping out of Hormuz, but normality remains far off MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Iraq, Kuwait, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/feature-taiwan-boosting-anti-ship-missile-stock-as-chinese-invasion-fears-rise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/0yq5db1w/fa12f6dc7c5d34cb563a84da38886d1c.Hsiung-Feng-II-NCSIST-1024x709.jpg A Hsiung Feng II missile fired from a Taiwanese Kuang Hua VI class missile boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/bb2x2j40/AGM_84_Harpoon_launched_from_USS_Leahy__CG_16_.jpg An RGM-84 surface-to-surface Harpoon missile being launched bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:45:41.803Z FEATURE | Taiwan boosting anti-ship missile stock as Chinese invasion fears rise Asia, Taiwan, China, North America, United States, Taiwan Strait, Taiwan Navy, People’s Liberation Army Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-june-4-japan-focus-bulker-deliveries-and-car-carrier-orders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/fcvgiz28/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/wjulendr/S-K258-FUJI-MARU260520.jpg Fuji Maru https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/onjzwfm8/S-8316FRONTIER-PEACE260526.jpg Frontier Peace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ipj0ob47/S-3046PAIWAN-FORTUNE260525.jpg Paiwan Fortune https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/s45htgqx/S-H797QADRIS-BENEFIT260518.jpg Qadris Benefit bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:39:11.959Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | June 4 – Japan focus: bulker deliveries and car carrier orders Asia, Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, China, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, K Line European Sea Highway Services, Europe, Imabari Shipbuilding Group, Handymax, Shin Kasado Dockyard, Fuji Maru (vessel), Frontier Peace (vessel), Dunkirkmax, Taiwan, Wisdom Marine, Paiwan Fortune (vessel), Qadris Benefit (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/fcc-proposes-rules-to-restrict-chinese-submarine-cable-equipment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-11/fq6c4m03/foto-cablesubmarino.webp Submarine cable bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:34:04.890Z FCC proposes rules to restrict Chinese submarine cable equipment North America, United States, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/final-investment-decision-reached-for-first-flng-project-in-the-us https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-24/8jga2m8t/BerthNOTXT-1.jpg FLNG bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:26:12.689Z Final investment decision reached for first FLNG project in the US North America, United States, Delfin LNG, Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, BlackRock, Vitol, Europe, Switzerland, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/longlining/russian-fishing-company-globus-welcomes-new-freezer-longliner-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/fc2cb5gm/Photo_USC1_11.jpg The Project MT1112XL freezer longliner Gandvik-1 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:20:15.265Z Russian fishing company Globus welcomes new freezer longliner to fleet Europe, Russia, Project MT1112XL, Norway, Marin Teknikk, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Severnaya Verf, Marlin (vessel), Gandvik 1 (vessel), Globus, Atlantic Ocean, Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/koreas-heung-a-orders-chemical-tanker-trio-from-chinese-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/p52c59vi/20260603105058693.jpg Contract signing ceremony between Heung-A Line and the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, June 2, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T09:06:34.780Z Korea's Heung-A orders chemical tanker trio from Chinese yard Asia, South Korea, China, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Heung A Line, Korea Register, Heung A Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/vessel-review-esvagt-robert-boyle-methanol-powered-sov-to-support-offshore-wind-activities-in-uk-north-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ibj1r7jt/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-main1.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/s286q930/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-31.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/hp58zlet/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-21.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/xx17hhbx/Esvagt-Robert-Boyle-main-Esvagt1.jpg Esvagt Robert Boyle bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Esvagt Robert Boyle – Methanol-powered SOV to support offshore wind activities in UK North Sea Europe, DNV, Denmark, Esvagt, Esvagt Robert Boyle (vessel), Hav Design, Ørsted, Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, United Kingdom, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-jixiangfang-electric-vessel-for-nighttime-sightseeing-in-guangzhou-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/d138n9f2/Jixiangfang-main.jpg Jixiangfang https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/o3c1vgkg/70a0-4e34d7f7d75d3137a117629b836dc1b0.jpg Main dining and events hall interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ea30c6tp/33ee-4eeb8ec23d66df134ac330992cc3a880.jpg Upper deck common seating area https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/9457t5cw/63e7-093c5c12cbe0bb2f6a7de7346f0c9bbd.jpg Private room on upper deck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/a38uq8eq/Jixiangfang-21.jpg Jixiangfang bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Jixiangfang – Electric vessel for nighttime sightseeing in Guangzhou, China Asia, China, Jianglong Shipbuilding, 605 Research Institute, China Shipbuilding Group, Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong), Jixiangfang (vessel), Buyehou (vessel), Zhuangyuanfang (vessel), Pearl River, Guangzhou Public Transport Group Passenger Ferry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/chinese-builder-delivers-vlec-to-singapores-sp-chemicals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/xpupg669/202606040945176961.jpg ACS SP Voyager bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T08:13:25.991Z Chinese builder delivers VLEC to Singapore's SP Chemicals Asia, China, Singapore, SP Chemicals, Yangtze River Shipbuilding, ACS SP Voyager (vessel), Bureau Veritas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/russian-government-orders-postponed-delivery-of-new-nuclear-powered-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/iwbt6wjb/11-4-e17496333007361.jpg The Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreakers Arktika and Chukotka at Russia's Baltic Shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T07:28:07.706Z Russian Government orders postponed commissioning of new nuclear-powered icebreaker polar, Europe, Russia, Chukotka (vessel), Project 22220, Rosatom, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Baltic Shipyard, Arktika (vessel), Sibir (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/k-line-taps-chinese-yard-for-new-lng-fuelled-car-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ql5vuzkq/215image31.jpg A K Line European Sea Highway Services car carrier (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T07:13:19.279Z K Line taps Chinese yard for new LNG-fuelled car carriers Asia, Japan, China, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, LNG, K Line European Sea Highway Services https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/australias-former-environment-minister-to-head-independent-review-of-aukus-submarine-programme https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-18/ccg5hatg/bae-systems-submarine-.png Rendering of an SSN AUKUS submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T03:38:01.561Z Australia's former environment minister to head independent review of AUKUS submarine programme Oceania, North America, Australia, United States, AUKUS, US Navy, Virginia class, Royal Australian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/italys-gnv-christens-new-lng-fuelled-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-30/dflzs2p8/202601301407211271.jpg GNV Aurora bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T03:14:42.183Z Italy's GNV christens new LNG-fuelled ferry Europe, Italy, Grandi Navi Veloci, GNV Aurora (vessel), Asia, China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, LNG, RINA, GNV Polaris (vessel), Morocco, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/bw-lpg-exits-investment-in-confidence-petroleum-india-following-sale-of-85-per-cent-equity-stake https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/201109-7-BW-LPG.jpg BW Gemini bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T03:04:29.795Z BW LPG exits investment in Confidence Petroleum India following sale of 8.5 per cent equity stake business news, BW LPG, Asia, India, Confidence Petroleum India, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/deme-secures-port-dredging-works-in-tunisia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/retwqlss/1775654649726.jpg The DEME trailing suction hopper dredger Meuse River undertaking dredging works bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T02:58:04.420Z DEME secures port dredging works in Tunisia DEME, Europe, Belgium, MENA, Tunisia, Office of Merchant Marine and Ports (Tunisia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/us-navy-submarine-connecticut-to-return-to-service-following-grounding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/ls3kz4ms/USSConnecticutSSN221.jpg The US Navy Seawolf-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut departs Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Washington for sea trials following maintenance, December 13, 2016. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T02:34:42.561Z US Navy submarine Connecticut to return to service following grounding North America, United States, USS Connecticut (vessel), Seawolf class, Indo Pacific https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-injured-after-boat-crashes-into-bridge-pillar-in-british-columbia-canada https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/3e2uvsre/RAven-P-2000-Inkster1.jpg A Royal Canadian Mounted Police boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T02:11:36.482Z Three injured after boat crashes into bridge pillar in British Columbia, Canada incidents, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Royal Canadian Mounted Police https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/dht-holdings-orders-additional-vlcc-from-korean-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/lxugchmh/DHT-Antelope-DHT-Holdings-2.jpg DHT Antelope bairdmaritime en 2026-06-04T01:43:20.935Z DHT Holdings orders additional VLCC from Korean builder Bermuda, Norway, Europe, Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean, DHT Holdings, DHT Antelope (vessel), DHT Addax (vessel), DHT Gazelle (vessel), DHT Impala (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/taiwans-wisdom-marine-reports-surge-in-may-operating-profit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/s45htgqx/S-H797QADRIS-BENEFIT260518.jpg Qadris Benefit bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:31:24.563Z Taiwan's Wisdom Marine reports surge in May operating profit Asia, Taiwan, Wisdom Marine Lines, Wisdom Marine Group, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/relief-for-nato-as-trump-confirms-attendance-for-july-summit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-09/8r9r1kx2/whitehouse_47_media_text_block_image.jpg US President Donald Trump bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:27:51.218Z Relief for NATO as Trump confirms attendance for July summit North America, United States, NATO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/petrovietnam-turns-to-middleman-vitol-asia-for-crude-oil-requirements https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-18/jb0v7wn4/1774434700055.jpg Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical, Vietnam bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:17:49.583Z Petrovietnam turns to middleman Vitol Asia for crude oil requirements Asia, Vietnam, PetroVietnam, Vitol, Switzerland, Europe, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-tells-nato-allies-time-to-boost-your-own-naval-and-air-deployments 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 2026-06-03T19:13:12.072Z US tells NATO allies: time to boost your own naval and air deployments North America, United States, NATO, Canada, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/georgia-seeks-study-on-savannah-harbor-upgrades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/te6pjhy0/260410-Vessel-in-entrance-channel-39.jpg Entrance channel to Savannah harbour in Georgia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T19:04:10.983Z Georgia seeks study on Savannah harbor upgrades North America, United States, Georgia Ports Authority, Port of Savannah, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/chinas-dajin-heavy-pegs-stock-price-at-top-end-for-hong-kong-ipo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-28/jhf3ozzp/Dajin-Heavy-Industry-fbatch-monopiles-for-Thor-OWF-1536x864.jpg Dajin Heavy Industry offshore wind monopiles bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:40:50.273Z China's Dajin Heavy pegs stock price at top-end for Hong Kong IPO Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industries, Hong Kong https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/defying-danger-vessels-resume-iron-ore-deliveries-to-omans-sohar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210218-1-Hutchison.jpg Sohar Port, Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:35:20.608Z Defying danger, vessels resume iron ore deliveries to Oman's Sohar MENA, Sohar Port and Freezone, Persian Gulf, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Latin America, Brazil, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/weaker-vessel-segments-keep-baltic-dry-bulk-index-under-pressure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-23/7qzy7mrj/PG23-1502-2048x15021.jpg Kerynia, a bulk carrier operated by Safe Bulkers bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:30:13.744Z Weaker vessel segments keep Baltic dry bulk index under pressure North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Supramax, Capesize, Panamax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/new-handymax-bulk-carrier-delivered-by-japanese-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/wjulendr/S-K258-FUJI-MARU260520.jpg Fuji Maru bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:26:12.508Z New Handymax bulk carrier delivered by Japanese builder Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/putin-gives-green-light-for-totalenergies-to-sell-arctic-lng-2-stake-company-stays-mum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:23:18.425Z Putin gives green light for TotalEnergies to sell Arctic LNG 2 stake, company stays mum Europe, Russia, France, TotalEnergies, Arctic LNG 2, Novatek, Gazprom, United Kingdom, BP, China National Petroleum Corporation, Asia, China, CNOOC, Japan, Mitsui https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-accuses-france-of-fabricating-charges-against-shadow-fleet-tanker-captain-demands-his-release https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/a5mx3nlc/tagor-intercepted.jpg Tagor, a suspected "shadow fleet" tanker, was boarded by the French Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:17:46.431Z Russia accuses France of fabricating charges against "shadow fleet" tanker captain, demands his release Europe, Russia, France, United Kingdom, sanctions, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/eu-looks-to-position-naval-mission-at-forefront-of-hormuz-mineclearing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/vdvna7vv/fregatte.jpg The German Navy frigate Hessen escorts a cargo ship through the Red Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T17:11:15.231Z EU looks to position naval mission at forefront of Hormuz mineclearing Europe, European Union, Operation ASPIDES, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, France, United Kingdom, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/video-russias-saint-petersburg-oil-terminal-targeted-in-drone-attack https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/xeq67l2z/MarineTraffic-com-Andreas-Blomeyer.jpg Tank farm at the Port of Saint Petersburg bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T10:35:33.436Z VIDEO | Russia's Saint Petersburg oil terminal targeted in drone attack Europe, Russia Ukraine War, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Ukraine, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/genco-shipping-board-rejects-new-diana-shipping-takeover-bid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/r4cj8yzv/genco1.jpg A Genco Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:54:40.590Z Genco Shipping board rejects new Diana Shipping takeover bid North America, United States, Genco Shipping and Trading, Diana Shipping, Europe, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/looming-offshore-workers-strike-threatens-to-trim-norway-oil-and-gas-output https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/s5krrp8k/1643dd07e6bbfa799835bb4562787099270bfe5d-2560x1440.jpg Troll C platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:54:27.665Z Looming offshore workers strike threatens to trim Norway oil and gas output Europe, Norway, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/seoul-pushes-for-submarine-fuel-rights-as-nuclear-talks-with-us-begin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-23/addp896b/ROKN.jpg Launch of the Republic of Korea Navy KSS-III submarine ROKS Jang Yeong-sil, October 22, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:51:07.758Z Seoul pushes for submarine fuel rights as nuclear talks with US begin Asia, South Korea, ROK Navy, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-reminds-japan-and-philippines-to-respect-its-borders-in-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-15/h0icl8ki/pexels-amar-30550489.jpg Asia map bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:47:23.988Z Taiwan reminds Japan and Philippines to respect its borders in talks Asia, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-vessel-news-roundup-june-3-russian-standby-vessel-concept-polish-fsru-launch-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/7z5s5qnq/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-27/ydl3odfe/0b9af8663810178a91c6ebea9711fcd6.jpg Solstad Offshore’s construction support vessel Normand Installer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/39cb1wyp/Twin_FPSOs_Cidade_de_Marica_and_Saquarema_passing_in_Guanabara_Bay_Rio_MAK_5519_copy_Original_8686.jpg SBM Offshore FPSOs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-25/94hps4jq/kjfgsde7qxrmw0cybt6tbb3k2m.jpg Rendering of a Project TDSV01 standby vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/1j0ojkcm/Poland-bound-FSRU-Source-Gaz-System-1536x7391.jpg Gaz-System's new FSRU following its launch at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' facilities in South Korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-21/hlgjvhrz/Windward-Munich-Vard1.jpg Windward Munich bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:47:14.984Z Offshore Vessel News Roundup | June 3 – Russian standby vessel concept, Polish FSRU launch and more Europe, Netherlands, SBM Offshore, Solstad Offshore, Norway, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Russia, Topaz Design Bureau, Project TDSV01, polar, South Korea, Asia, Gaz System, Poland, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Windward Offshore, Vard, Germany, Windward Munich (vessel), Petronas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/energeans-purchase-of-chevron-angola-assets-uncertain-as-local-partner-matches-offer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/k6b5fmur/2023OnshoreLicenseRound32x18in200dpi.jpg Map of Angola offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:39:45.299Z Energean's purchase of Chevron Angola assets uncertain as local partner matches offer Energean, Europe, United Kingdom, North America, United States, Chevron, Africa, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opinion-latin-america-quietly-steps-up-as-major-global-crude-supplier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-24/8rzg9f2x/eyJ3IjoxNTAwLCJmIjoid2VicCIsImsiOiIwZjYxZWFlMDY1NDk2N2VlOTY5YjkxZjczZmMyZTUxMyIsImNyb3AiOls5OSwwLDIyMDEsMTQ2OF0sInIiOjEuNSwibyI6Imdsb2JhbCJ9.jpg Cidade de Itajai FPSO operating in the Bauna field offshore Brazil, now owned by Karoon Energy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/bwgooapt/1165534.jpg Jose oil terminal, Venezuela bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:32:47.405Z OPINION | Latin America quietly steps up as major global crude supplier Latin America, Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, North America, United States, MENA, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/taiwan-bound-lng-cargo-stalled-by-labor-strike-at-australias-ichthys-lng https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/wcknrs8c/43.jpg Ichthys LNG plant, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:26:12.422Z Taiwan-bound LNG cargo stalled by labor strike at Australia's Ichthys LNG Asia, Taiwan, Japan, INPEX, CPC Corporation, Oceania, Australia, Ichthys LNG Project, INPEX Australia, strike action, Europe, France, TotalEnergies, Osaka Gas, Kansai Electric Power Company, JERA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/k-line-secures-lco2-carrier-time-charter-with-northern-lights https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-10/p5azzjjr/Northern-Phoenix-Northern-Lights1.jpg The LCO2 carrier Northern Phoenix, operated under charter by K Line bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:25:46.515Z K Line secures LCO2 carrier time charter with Northern Lights Asia, Japan, Malaysia, MISC, Northern Lights, Europe, Norway, China, Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/how-a-little-used-un-mechanism-could-settle-the-cambodia-thailand-sea-dispute https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-27/eafuctp7/free-photo-of-vintage-globe-map-showing-asia-and-surrounding-regions.jpg Map showing Thailand and Cambodia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:18:14.673Z How a little-used UN mechanism could settle the Cambodia-Thailand sea dispute Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, United Nations, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-forces-disable-iran-bound-tanker-attempting-to-break-naval-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/prc4s8pg/lexie-struck.jpg Screenshot of video showing US Hellfire missile hitting Iran-bound tanker Lexie bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T09:12:28.132Z VIDEO | US forces disable Iran-bound tanker attempting to break naval blockade MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, US Central Command, Africa, Botswana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/awards-2025-best-medium-research-usv-pioneer-ad-hoc-marine-designs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/k2icmwue/USV-PIONEER-and-CHC-Support-Vessel1.jpg Best Medium Research USV – Pioneer bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Medium Research USV – Pioneer – Ad Hoc Marine Designs Europe, Best of 2025 Awards, Ad Hoc Marine Designs, United Kingdom, Pioneer (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/vessel-review-eros-iii-catamaran-crewboat-to-support-operations-at-french-offshore-wind-farm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/a1rh6qux/Eros-III-Navalu1.jpg Eros III https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/1ji04gk1/Eros-III-Navalu-41.jpg Eros III https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/5max9xr4/Eros-III-Eneria1.jpg Eros III https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/h2lirqfr/Eros-III-Navalu-61.jpg View of stern with A-frame https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/p1ula2vf/Eros-III-Navalu-51.jpg Eros III bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Eros III – Catamaran crewboat to support operations at French offshore wind farm Europe, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, BW Ideol, Eolmed offshore wind farm, Mediterranean Sea, NAVALU, Eros III (vessel), Bureau Veritas, Société Nouvelloise de Remorquage https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/vessel-review-goto-japan-coast-guards-new-large-patrol-vessel-with-cc-and-disaster-response-functions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/bau5mtq4/Goto-Mitsubishi-Heavy-Industries1.jpg Goto https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/llmggrfn/Goto-Mitsubishi-Heavy-Industries-21.jpg Goto https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/4udzkgeu/Goto-MarineTraffic-com-Hiroshi-Miyaji1.jpg Goto bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Goto – Japan Coast Guard's new large patrol vessel with C&C and disaster response functions Asia, Japan, Japan Coast Guard, East China Sea, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Miyako class, Miyako (vessel), Goto (vessel), Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-tour-boat-sinks-off-turkish-riviera-all-148-on-board-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/d6ydc09a/Big-Boss-Diamond-Marinetraffic-com-Bayram-Zkan.jpg Big Boss Diamond in 2015 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:44:22.838Z VIDEO | Tour boat sinks off Turkish Riviera; all 148 on board rescued MENA, incidents, Big Boss Diamond (vessel), Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/greek-korean-partnership-to-build-navy-and-coast-guard-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/m60meogp/17804196459971.jpg Kim Jae‑rak, Global Defence Sales Director at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, Vice President and CEO of Skaramangas Shipyards, shake hands following the signing of the memorandum of understanding. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T08:13:49.164Z Greek-Korean partnership to build navy and coast guard vessels Europe, Greece, Hellenic Navy, Hellenic Coast Guard, Skaramangas Shipyards, South Korea, Asia, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/german-firm-to-supply-patrol-vessels-weapon-systems-to-romania https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/ersl37en/Rheinmetall-NVL-Küstenwachboote-32x.a2d214e3.jpg Rendering of an offshore patrol vessel (OPV) by Rheinmetall company NVL. This design was also used as the basis for the Royal Australian Navy's Arafura-class OPVs. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T07:45:46.469Z German firm to supply patrol vessels, weapon systems to Romania Europe, Germany, Romania, Romanian Ministry of Defence, Rheinmetall, Romanian Navy, Offshore Patrol Vessel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/us-coast-guard-and-good-samaritan-rescue-distressed-boaters-off-loiza-puerto-rico https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/q82470lh/260531-G-G0107-20011.jpg A photo showing a Good Samaritan vessel towing a disabled vessel following a search and rescue case off Loiza, Puerto Rico, May 31, 2026. A US Coast Guard boat crew, with the assistance of a coast guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew, rescued one of three boaters from the water. The coast guard boat crew transported the survivor and escorted the Good Samaritan and the disabled vessel with the two other boaters to safe harbour in Piñones, Puerto Rico. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T07:31:55.430Z US Coast Guard and Good Samaritan rescue distressed boaters off Loiza, Puerto Rico Latin America, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Puerto Rico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-fishing-and-aquaculture/record-settlements-support-wa-rock-lobster-sustainability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/0169lqf5/Some-of-the-puerulus-collected-in-the-2026-settlement-season1.jpg Some of the puerulus collected in the 2026 settlement season bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T07:16:06.703Z Record settlements support WA rock lobster sustainability Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/unisea-acquires-intelligence-company-kaiko-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/iwgcyo5h/Kaiko-Systems.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T03:34:25.426Z UniSea acquires intelligence company Kaiko Systems business news, acquisitions, Unisea, Kaiko Systems, Europe, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/saudi-operator-neom-takes-delivery-of-final-hybrid-dive-boat-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/2v832chb/17798782465801.jpg Neom's new 16-metre hybrid dive boat built by Moggaro Aluminium Yachts bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T02:48:36.867Z Saudi operator Neom takes delivery of final hybrid dive boat in series MENA, Saudi Arabia, NEOM, Spain, Europe, Moggaro Aluminium Yachts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/designer-unveils-hydrofoil-assisted-electric-passenger-boat-concept https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/fv8fwjdt/17800457014261.jpg Rendering of HAWC Technologies' 11-metre hydrofoil-assisted water craft concept bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T02:32:28.842Z Designer unveils hydrofoil-assisted electric passenger boat concept Asia, Hong Kong, HAWC Technologies, DNV, China Classification Society https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/keel-laid-for-future-canadian-coast-guard-heavy-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/ebxxtrn1/Inocea-Group-Alex-Vicefield1.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for the future Canadian Coast Guard heavy icebreaker CCGS Arpatuuq at Helsinki Shipyard, May 28, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T02:02:22.718Z Keel laid for future Canadian Coast Guard heavy icebreaker polar, Europe, North America, Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Finland, Helsinki Shipyard, CCGS Arpatuuq (vessel), Chantier Davie Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/north-star-welcomes-newly-acquired-sovs-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-03/1v7qoocx/Grampian-Goelo-North-Star-Michael-Chalmers-Gordon.jpg The SOV Grampian Goelo, formerly named Goelo Enabler bairdmaritime en 2026-06-03T01:51:28.351Z North Star welcomes newly acquired SOVs to fleet Europe, United Kingdom, Norway, Edda Wind, Goelo Enabler (vessel), Boreas Enabler (vessel), Nordri Enabler (vessel), Sudri Enabler (vessel), Grampian Goelo (vessel), Grampian Tay (vessel), Grampian Rhine (vessel), Grampian Thames (vessel), North Star Group, North Star https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/strike-to-proceed-on-ithacas-north-sea-assets-after-talks-collapse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/9v9ur028/fpf-1-stella-start-up-source-ithaca-energy.jpg FPF-1 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T19:04:00.181Z Strike to proceed on Ithaca's North Sea assets after talks collapse Europe, United Kingdom, North Sea, Ithaca Energy, Ithaca Energy UK, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-remain-volatile-as-us-awaits-iranian-decision-on-war-truce https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T18:50:42.246Z Oil prices remain volatile as US awaits Iranian decision on war truce Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/cosco-shipping-energy-transportation-orders-four-newbuild-lng-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/mk4x9zn4/202504240750405581.jpg An LNG carrier operated by China's COSCO Shipping bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T18:44:51.113Z COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation orders four newbuild LNG carriers Asia, China, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, Jiangnan Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/iraq-gears-up-to-triple-its-pipeline-crude-exports-in-just-over-two-months https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-26/vwoppalo/Kirkuk–Ceyhanoilpipeline.svg.jpg Map of Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T18:33:17.204Z Iraq gears up to triple its pipeline crude exports in just over two months MENA, Iraq, Turkey, Port of Ceyhan, Strait of Hormuz, Syria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/maintenance-outages-pull-us-lng-exports-down-in-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-03/gcyslhll/bechtelSabine-Pass-Liquefaction-2022.jpg Sabine Pass LNG export terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T18:29:32.128Z Maintenance outages pull US LNG exports down in May North America, United States, Cheniere Energy Partners, Asia, MENA, Qatar, Freeport LNG, Cameron LNG project, Golden Pass LNG Texas, Sabine Pass terminal, Egypt, Latin America, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/seven-us-states-file-lawsuit-over-offshore-wind-lease-cancellation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T18:23:53.335Z Seven US states file lawsuit over offshore wind lease cancellation subsidies, taxpayer abuse, North America, United States, New York, TotalEnergies, France, New Jersey, Connecticut, maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine Department of Marine Resources https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/japanese-shipbuilder-delivers-new-dunkirkmax-bulk-carrier-2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/onjzwfm8/S-8316FRONTIER-PEACE260526.jpg Frontier Peace bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T18:09:06.662Z Japanese shipbuilder delivers new Dunkirkmax bulk carrier Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group, Dunkirkmax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-rules-out-iran-sanctions-relief-just-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/w9ihww43/260505-D-D0477-92831.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (nearest to camera) and another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underway in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T17:53:49.553Z US rules out Iran sanctions relief just to reopen Strait of Hormuz Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/fast-but-pricey-how-persian-gulf-importers-are-using-saudis-neom-to-bypass-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/43ilkd3y/Port-Development.jpg Port of NEOM, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T17:45:49.721Z Fast but pricey: How Persian Gulf importers are using Saudi's NEOM to bypass Hormuz MENA, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Port of NEOM, NEOM, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/downsized-nato-baltic-drills-aim-to-send-message-to-russia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/muhz5232/RN%202(1).jpg HMS Pursuer (foreground) and the Belgian mine countermeasures vessel Lobelia during BALTOPS 24 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T17:35:52.270Z Downsized NATO Baltic drills aim to send message to Russia Europe, NATO, North America, United States, Russia, Baltic Sea, Strait of Hormuz, MENA, Arctic, polar, BALTOPS, military exercises, Polar Baikal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/bw-lpg-posts-strong-q1-2026-results-despite-market-volatility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/201109-7-BW-LPG.jpg BW Gemini bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T17:26:50.276Z BW LPG posts strong Q1 2026 results despite market volatility Asia, Singapore, BW LPG, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asia-naphtha-prices-tumble-as-adnoc-opens-alternative-export-route-via-oman https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-18/6a14flme/88becd83-2f7b-3f60-9dfa-cd893903d393.jpg Map of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T17:17:33.130Z Asia naphtha prices tumble as ADNOC opens alternative export route via Oman MENA, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi, Asia, Sohar Port and Freezone https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-down-as-larger-vessel-rates-lose-momentum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/3qz9hz3j/2863351.jpg Golden Amreen, a Capesize bulker owned by Golden Ocean bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T17:06:59.404Z Baltic dry bulk index down as larger vessel rates lose momentum North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Panamax, Capesize, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/crew-unharmed-as-msc-confirms-ship-hit-by-two-projectiles-in-iraq-iran-claims-responsibility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/0flicau8/sariska-v.jpg MSC Sariska V bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T17:02:01.867Z Crew unharmed as MSC confirms ship hit by two projectiles in Iraq, Iran claims responsibility Europe, Italy, Switzerland, MSC, MENA, Iran, Iraq, Port of Umm Qasr, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/dynagas-lng-partners-reports-increased-q1-2026-net-income https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-10/c8xejups/download-1.jpg Clean Energy bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T10:33:29.189Z Dynagas LNG Partners reports increased Q1 2026 net income Europe, Greece, Dynagas, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/breaking-the-lull-rare-tanker-movements-spotted-in-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-02T10:29:33.664Z Breaking the lull: Rare tanker movements spotted in Strait of Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Asia, Malaysia, Kuwait, India