https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/subsea-drone-demand-powers-40-per-cent-revenue-jump-for-exail https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-28/9est6rx9/exailmidsk-ster.jpg Rendering of a mine disposal vehicle bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:49:17.362Z Subsea drone demand powers 40 per cent revenue jump for Exail Europe, France, Exail, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/cosco-shipping-energy-transportation-to-order-two-newbuild-panamax-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-12/ieoxremr/cosco-shipping-vlcc-Credit-COSCO-Shipping.jpg COSCO Shipping tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:44:56.180Z COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation to order two newbuild Panamax tankers Asia, China, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, Panamax, COSCO Shipping Qidong Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/fincantieri-wins-30m-contract-to-equip-us-navy-landing-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-21/xkaez0j5/Medium-Marine-Landing-Ship-copy1.jpg Rendering of a landing ship medium bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:33:33.956Z Fincantieri wins $30m contract to equip US Navy landing ships Europe, Fincantieri, North America, United States, Fincantieri Marine Group, United States Navy, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-urals-oil-prices-climb-on-firm-demand-and-lower-freight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:23:26.952Z Russian Urals oil prices climb on firm demand and lower freight Europe, Russia, Asia, India, North America, United States, sanctions, Port of Primorsk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/eni-subsidiary-vaar-energi-to-expand-production-at-arctic-oilfield https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/t5t2f99f/goliat-west-e1546508862391(1).jpg Platform at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:19:24.056Z Eni subsidiary Vaar Energi to expand production at Arctic oilfield Europe, Norway, Vaar Energi, Italy, Eni, Equinor, Arctic, polar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/coremarine-and-jumbo-offshore-secure-mooring-installation-contract-in-argentina https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/2qtti8yd/4635-Fairplayer-2043x2048.jpg Installation of soft-yoke mooring system bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:15:04.499Z CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore secure mooring installation contract in Argentina Latin America, Argentina, Jumbo Offshore, Europe, Norway, Netherlands, NOV, Pan American Energy, YPF, Harbour Energy, Golar LNG, Hilli Episeyo, MKII, pan amer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/energean-hopes-for-major-discovery-off-western-greece-says-ceo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/90sq9u68/block-2-map.png On November 6, 2025, ExxonMobil farmed in to Block 2, which is located in the northwest part of the Ionian Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:39:28.891Z Energean hopes for major discovery off western Greece, says CEO Greece, Europe, Energean, Helleniq Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-says-iran-war-could-end-soon-as-us-blockades-iranian-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/gmdqz0y9/260331-N-NO146-4054.avif An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 117, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, March 31, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:36:18.779Z Trump says Iran war could end soon, as US blockades Iranian ports Iran, MENA, United States, North America, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/nov-middle-east-disruptions-to-weigh-on-first-quarter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/5tv7nb7t/VardMSBCrane.webp NOV heavy lift crane bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:23:22.500Z NOV: Middle East disruptions to weigh on first quarter NOV, United States, North America, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-i-asked-xi-jinping-not-to-give-iran-weapons https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-03/0ou8e5ni/ZzIvpvGpzP2u78Mv.png UUVs at China's "Victory Day" parade bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:15:47.446Z Trump: I asked Xi Jinping not to give Iran weapons Iran, MENA, China, Asia, United States, North America, politics, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-rattled-by-the-us-allies-eye-japans-biggest-arms-opening-since-ww2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/q45l9x74/Mitsubishi-Heavy-Industries1.jpg Commissioning of JS Chogei, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's fifth Taigei-class submarine, March 10, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:00:33.899Z FEATURE | Rattled by the US, allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2 Japan, Philippines, China, South Korea, Asia, Poland, Europe, politics, Mitsubishi Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-used-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-ft-reports-beijing-denies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/x3ej6263/IMCMEX141030-N-OA702-049.jpg Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T13:41:22.549Z Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports; Beijing denies. Iran, MENA, Bahrain, China, Asia, United States, North America, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-expansion-commences-at-cuxhaven-offshore-wind-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/retwqlss/1775654649726.jpg The TSHD Meuse River undertaking dredging works bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T11:25:31.154Z Port expansion commences at Cuxhaven offshore wind terminal Europe, Belgium, DEME, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Netherlands, Port of Cuxhaven, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/keel-laid-for-asso-subseas-new-cable-laying-vessel-in-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/lf13hl4h/Owners-and-Shipyard.jpg Keel laying ceremony for Althea, Asso Subsea's new cable laying vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T11:06:09.334Z Keel laid for Asso Subsea's new cable laying vessel in China Asso Subsea, Europe, Greece, Althea, Asso Subsea Group, China Merchants Heavy Industry Shenzhen, Asia, China, China Merchants Heavy Industry, Asso Subsea Astrea, europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/dfds-raises-full-year-earnings-forecast-following-strong-network-performance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-31/eg8fu6gh/Screenshot-2026-03-31-at-12-50-16-HSC-Tarifa-Jet-FRS-Ferry.jpg Tarifa Jet bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:51:18.855Z DFDS raises full-year earnings forecast following strong network performance Europe, Denmark, DFDS, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/china-restricts-access-to-disputed-shoal-with-ships-and-barriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-18/rnk69ln1/ScarboroughShoalLandsat.jpg Scarborough Shoal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:26:49.405Z China restricts access to disputed shoal with ships and barriers Asia, China, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, China Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/gazprom-sends-second-lng-shipment-from-portovaya-plant-to-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/vchuqa7t/DeWatermark.ai1761751047247.jpeg Satellite map of Portovaya LNG plant, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:21:11.497Z Gazprom sends second LNG shipment from Portovaya plant to China Europe, Russia, Gazprom, Asia, China, Portovaya LNG, Beihai LNG terminal, Arctic LNG 2, sanctions, MENA, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/navigator-gas-to-sell-eight-vessels-and-exit-unigas-pool-for-183m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/x3xzzssh/happy-pelican.jpg Happy Pelican bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:17:27.572Z Navigator Gas to sell eight vessels and exit Unigas pool for $183m Navigator Gas, Europe, United Kingdom, Unigas, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Germany, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/russian-seaborne-grain-exports-skyrocket-with-1137-per-cent-jump-in-march https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/p9m696mi/novorossiysk1.jpg Port of Novorossiysk bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:06:11.386Z Russian seaborne grain exports skyrocket with 113.7 per cent jump in March Europe, Russia, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/ukraine-puts-stolen-russian-grain-on-the-agenda-with-israel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-08/3hn8t0f4/1.webp Bulk carrier loading cargo at Port of Odesa in Ukraine bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:02:44.595Z Ukraine puts "stolen" Russian grain on the agenda with Israel Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, MENA, Israel, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-pledges-continued-oil-supplies-to-fuel-starved-cuba https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-08/yadrf2pt/cuba-02.jpg Map of Cuba bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:57:31.477Z Russia pledges continued oil supplies to fuel-starved Cuba politics, Latin America, Cuba, North America, United States, Europe, Russia, Venezuela, Mexico, China, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/exmars-newest-ammonia-fuelled-tankers-formally-named 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 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:52:02.315Z Exmar's newest ammonia-fuelled tankers formally named Asia, South Korea, Europe, France, Belgium, Exmar, Exmar LPG France, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Trafigura https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/south-korea-secures-273m-barrels-of-crude-oil-through-end-of-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-01/w6cu78qy/yeosu-fuel-terminal-korea.jpeg Yeosu oil terminal, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:36:58.672Z South Korea secures 273m barrels of crude oil through end of year Asia, South Korea, Europe, Kazakhstan, MENA, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/china-orders-maersk-and-msc-to-halt-operations-at-panama-canal-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-11/7roou6x0/mainPic-PPC-BalboaBeth-14y18.jpg Port of Balboa, Panama bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:32:55.567Z China orders Maersk and MSC to halt operations at Panama Canal ports Asia, China, Europe, Denmark, Maersk, Switzerland, MSC, Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, politics, CK Hutchison Group, Hong Kong, North America, United States, BlackRock https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/factbox-the-tankers-that-cleared-the-strait-of-hormuz-after-the-war-began https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/arbg0acz/bw-elm.jpeg BW Elm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:27:27.289Z FACTBOX | The tankers that cleared the Strait of Hormuz after the war began MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, India, Indian Oil Corporation, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Petronas, Unipec, SINOPEC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/awards-2025-best-inland-tour-boat-silver-raven-one2three-naval-architects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-26/1y4f3gy8/Vulkan-UK-main-21.jpg Best Inland Tour Boat – Silver Raven bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Inland Tour Boat – Silver Raven – One2Three Naval Architects Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, Oceania, One2Three Naval Architects, Silver Raven, River Thames https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/vessel-review-snow-flower-cool-carriers-to-deploy-versatile-reefer-ship-on-global-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/fbt2xtmj/Snow-Flower-Cool-Carriers.jpg Snow Flower https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/iw6q72vl/Close-up-of-superstructure-Snow-Flower-Cool-Carriers.jpg Close-up of superstructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/aq3e1dl2/Snow-Flower-MarineTraffic-com-Konstantin-von-Malsem.jpg Snow Flower https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/17djjq8k/Snow-Flower-GA2.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Snow Flower – Cool Carriers to deploy versatile reefer ship on global routes Asia, Japan, ClassNK, Cool Carriers, Snow Flower, Cyprus, MENA, Kitanihon Shipbuilding, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-hidramar-ultra-22000-panamax-capable-floating-dock-delivered-to-spains-tenerife-shipyards https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/veow1rgu/Hidramar-Ultra-22000-Hidramar-Group21.jpg Hidramar Ultra 22000 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/1ajx2339/Hidramar-Ultra-22000.jpg Hidramar Ultra 22000 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Hidramar Ultra 22000 – Panamax-capable floating dock delivered to Spain's Tenerife Shipyards Europe, Spain, Hidramar Group, Hidramar Ultra 22000, Tenerife Shipyards, Canary Islands, China, Asia, Panamax, Huarun Dadong Dockyard, Lloyd's Register https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/sanctioned-tanker-returns-to-strait-of-hormuz-just-24-hours-after-clearing-it 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 2026-04-15T08:42:45.247Z Sanctioned tanker returns to Strait of Hormuz just 24 hours after clearing it North America, United States, Persian Gulf, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command, Asia, China, Middle East Conflicts, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Vietnam, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/two-oil-tankers-intercepted-by-us-navy-while-departing-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:36:02.959Z Two oil tankers intercepted by US Navy while departing Iran North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Gulf of Oman, Chabahar Port https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/argentine-grain-ports-paralysed-by-trucker-protests https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-10/gd8y3lrn/c2VydmljZT1pbWFnZXMmc3JjPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGYW50YXJlc3NoaXBwaW5nLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxNCUyRjAzJTJGQmFoaWEtQmxhbmNhLTMuanBnJmNhY2hlTWFya2VyPTE3MTM5NzU5ODYtMTU4ODU0JnRva2VuPTQ1YjczYzIzMjAwOTJhZDY.q.webp Bahia Blanca grain port bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:29:35.298Z Argentine grain ports paralysed by trucker protests Latin America, Argentina, Bahia Blanca Port, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/performance-shipping-sells-aframax-tanker-to-trafigura-unit-for-4265m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/vighjb32/p-aliki.jpg P. Aliki bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T19:39:42.160Z Performance Shipping sells Aframax tanker to Trafigura unit for $42.65m Europe, Greece, Performance Shipping, Trafigura Marine Logistics, Asia, Singapore, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-to-let-iranian-oil-sanctions-waiver-expire-this-week https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T19:25:14.061Z US to let Iranian oil sanctions waiver expire this week North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Asia, China, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-military-reports-no-ships-have-breached-iranian-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/fp0fsmkr/HF4zpE4XQAAVs68.jpg An F-35B aboard USS Tripoli operates in the Arabian Sea as the ship and its crew enforce a blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T19:20:07.180Z US military reports no ships have breached Iranian blockade MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), United States Navy, US Navy, United States Coast Guard, US Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/gas-pipeline-connecting-pennsylvania-and-new-york-could-open-by-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-28/067ufgnp/NESE-Project-Overview-Map-VS2.jpg Project overview map of proposed NESE pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T19:12:56.529Z Gas pipeline connecting Pennsylvania and New York could open by 2027 North America, United States, Pennsylvania, New York https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/south-korean-warship-donated-to-ecuador-on-its-way-to-new-home https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/9lk23ehs/bae-jambeli.jpeg BAE Jambeli bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T19:07:00.388Z South Korean warship donated to Ecuador on its way to new home Latin America, Ecuador, Ecuadorian Navy, Ecuadorian Ministry of Defence, Asia, South Korea, Korea Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/250-missing-in-andaman-sea-as-boat-carrying-illegal-migrants-capsizes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-03/0peb4bjb/passport-2714675.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T19:02:33.933Z 250 missing in Andaman Sea as boat carrying illegal migrants capsizes Andaman Sea, Asia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, illegal migration, Rohingya https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-treasury-secretary-blasts-china-for-hoarding-oil-during-middle-east-crisis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-12/zcsu4y2x/eb83ca9c-6eb7-4927-8ec0-78a049ba73bf.jpg Thousand Sunny, a China-flagged supertanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T18:53:32.802Z US Treasury secretary blasts China for hoarding oil during Middle East crisis North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/hormuz-vessel-traffic-largely-unaffected-by-start-of-us-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T18:45:55.612Z Hormuz vessel traffic largely unaffected by start of US blockade North America, United States, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Asia, China, United States Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/dfds-reports-increase-in-march-freight-and-passenger-volumes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-07/n11edzvv/DJI0004PETA-edit.jpg A DFDS Ro-Ro vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T18:35:00.745Z DFDS reports increase in March freight and passenger volumes Europe, Denmark, DFDS, United Kingdom, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, English Channel, Baltic Sea, Strait of Gibraltar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-slide-as-iran-and-us-weigh-new-negotiations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/pgmwn2g0/20250714151418172.jpg Overhead view of a VLCC bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T18:26:47.150Z Oil prices slide as Iran and US weigh new negotiations North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/exxonmobil-energean-prepare-for-first-greek-test-drilling-in-decades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-16/yuba1lqj/europe-34835391920-1.jpg Map of Greece bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T18:16:41.248Z ExxonMobil, Energean prepare for first Greek test drilling in decades North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Europe, Greece, United Kingdom, Energean, Helleniq Energy, Stena Drilling https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/vitol-unit-to-invest-130m-for-south-africa-fuel-storage-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/s198bwpg/IVP-1000-1000-p-T-97.jpg Aerial view of Island View Precinct, Durban, South Africa bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T18:10:06.795Z Vitol unit to invest $130m for South Africa fuel storage expansion Africa, South Africa, Europe, Switzerland, Vitol, Port of Durban, United Kingdom, Shell https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-of-montreal-begins-work-on-container-terminal-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Port-of-Montreal1.jpg Rendering of the expanded container terminal at Contrecoeur, Quebec bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T18:03:00.019Z Port of Montreal begins work on container terminal expansion North America, Canada, Port of Montreal, Montreal Port Authority, montreal port https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/modi-and-trump-call-focuses-on-importance-of-strait-of-hormuz-access https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:54:12.733Z Modi and Trump call focuses on importance of Strait of Hormuz access Asia, India, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-us-and-iran-may-return-to-islamabad-for-talks-despite-ongoing-blockade 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:49:44.177Z FEATURE | US and Iran may return to Islamabad for talks despite ongoing blockade North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Asia, Pakistan, Middle East Conflicts, China, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/new-bp-leadership-merges-operations-into-upstream-and-downstream-units https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/oyq1rni1/BP-operated-Central-Azeri-Platform-in-the-Azerbaijan-sector-of-the-Caspian-Sea-courtesy-of-BP2025-03-26-065103vjwg.jpg BP-operated rig managed by Helmerich and Payne in the Caspian Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:40:50.677Z New BP leadership merges operations into upstream and downstream units Europe, United Kingdom, BP https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/swedish-authorities-catch-ship-flushing-coal-residues-into-baltic-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/gtt5zocd/Hui-Yuan.jpg The bulk carrier Hui Yuan bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:35:08.288Z Swedish authorities catch ship flushing coal residues into Baltic Sea Europe, Sweden, Baltic Sea, Latin America, Panama, Swedish Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/britain-and-france-eye-iran-sanctions-if-strait-of-hormuz-remains-shut https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:21:48.977Z Britain and France eye Iran sanctions if Strait of Hormuz remains shut Europe, United Kingdom, France, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/italy-rejects-easing-russian-gas-import-bans-sees-it-as-a-weapon-for-peace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:17:00.182Z Italy rejects easing Russian gas import bans, sees it as a weapon for peace Europe, Italy, European Union, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, sanctions, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/high-prices-trim-gains-but-cant-stop-singapore-marine-fuel-sales-rise-in-march https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-26/g9xq9qgf/Port%20of%20Singapore.png Port of Singapore bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T17:11:18.558Z High prices trim gains but can't stop Singapore marine fuel sales rise in March Asia, Singapore, Port of Singapore, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/firefighters-contain-blaze-on-evergreen-boxship-in-singapore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/z427p1v3/537787.jpg Ever Lenient bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:24:20.082Z Firefighters contain blaze on Evergreen boxship in Singapore Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, Evergreen Marine, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, PSA International, Port of Singapore, Singapore Civil Defence Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-says-military-drills-reinforce-ironclad-commitment-to-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-21/xaeeicr0/230415-N-VS068-1797.jpg Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, right, transits with Philippine navy ships BRP Tarlac, left, and BRP Jose Rizal during a replenishment-at-sea rehearsal for Balikatan 23, April 15, 2023 in the Philippines' territorial waters bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:17:25.347Z US says military drills reinforce "ironclad" commitment to Philippines North America, United States, United States Navy, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Navy, Japan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, South China Sea, China, South China Sea territory disputes, Exercise Balikatan, Canada, Royal Canadian Navy, Europe, France, French Navy, Oceania, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, New Zealand, Royal New Zealand Navy, North American Maritime Security Initiative, north amer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/geopolitical-concerns-erase-european-gas-price-gains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/l4vpdhgm/1583910467607.jpg South Hook LNG terminal, United Kingdom bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:10:49.767Z Geopolitical concerns erase European gas price gains Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Asia, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diplomatic-push-pays-off-as-china-lifts-bhp-iron-ore-ban https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Pilbara Ports bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T09:04:50.153Z Diplomatic push pays off as China lifts BHP iron ore ban Asia, China, Oceania, Australia, BHP, China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/equipment/deck-equipment/awards-2025-best-osv-crane-supplier-smst https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/7jnamyo6/ca741e0c-252d-4063-895e-1bba424b8ae5.jpg Best OSV Crane Supplier – SMST https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/bw5pl0i6/BESTOSVCRANESUPPLIER2025.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best OSV Crane Supplier – SMST SMST, Best of 2025 Awards, Netherlands, Europe, best of 2025 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/vessel-review-atalante-italian-navy-welcomes-multi-role-replenishment-oiler-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/6cchcusw/Atalante-Italian-Navy1.jpg Atalante https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/dn09h4q5/Atalante-Fincantieri-3.jpg Atalante https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/f04el46y/Atalante-Fincantieri-2.jpg Atalante https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/nf95xs89/Atalante-Fincantieri-main.jpg Atalante bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Atalante – Italian Navy welcomes multi-role replenishment oiler into service Europe, Italian Navy, Italy, France, French Navy, Fincantieri, Vulcano class, Atalante, Jacques Chevallier class, Stromboli class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/vessel-review-four-seasons-i-new-ultra-luxury-yacht-boasts-scalable-design-and-intelligent-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ztsf1onj/Four-Seasons-I-MarineTraffic-com-By-AndyHumbert.jpg Four Seasons I https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/4q7gq2ii/Four-Seasons-I-MarineTraffic-com-Michael-Liaroutsos.jpg Four Seasons I https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/dnwrcn8i/SuperiorSeaviewSuiteSuperiorSuite-BalconyDoublebedSingleDuvet.jpg Suite with terrace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/v8da0rum/FS1Dk05-Sushi02.jpg Lounge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/pdfod4mx/Four-Seasons-I-MarineTraffic-com-Dimitris-Mentakis.jpg Four Seasons I bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Four Seasons I – New ultra-luxury yacht boasts scalable design and intelligent systems Four Seasons Yachts, North America, United States, Four Seasons I, Four Seasons II, Mediterranean Sea, Europe, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Fincantieri, Greece, Malta https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/klaveness-combination-carriers-beats-q1-2026-earnings-guidance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210929-9-Klaveness.jpg Baru bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:21:18.574Z Klaveness Combination Carriers beats Q1 2026 earnings guidance Europe, Norway, Klaveness Combination Carriers, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/chinas-xi-invokes-rule-of-law-to-rebuke-us-israeli-war-on-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-09/9in1l84p/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map of the Middle East bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T08:10:58.592Z China's Xi invokes "rule of law" to rebuke US-Israeli war on Iran Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Israel, United Arab Emirates, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/conflict-driven-oil-spike-fuels-exceptional-bp-profit-outlook 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 2026-04-14T07:59:48.859Z Conflict-driven oil spike fuels "exceptional" BP profit outlook Europe, United Kingdom, BP, Shell, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-how-chinas-massive-oil-and-gas-stockpile-acts-as-a-buffer-against-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/7c3ea4n9/1481194726760078554.jpg Ningbo Daxie Development Zone https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:56:13.420Z OPINION | How China's massive oil and gas stockpile acts as a buffer against war Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/new-spanish-navy-diving-support-vessel-launched https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/qjz1cj0c/Freire-Shipyard-1.jpeg Launching of A22 Proserpina bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:49:33.574Z New Spanish Navy diving support vessel launched Europe, Spain, Spanish Navy, Freire Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/panama-flagged-ship-caught-in-russian-drone-strike-on-ukraine-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/m1s0hf81/1920px-PortofIzmail03.jpg Port of Izmail, along the Ukrainian side of the Danube River bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:35:30.043Z Panama-flagged ship caught in Russian drone strike on Ukraine port Europe, Russia, Port of Izmail, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Latin America, Panama, Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinas-march-oil-imports-hold-firm-while-gas-demand-hits-multi-year-low https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:31:47.935Z China's March oil imports hold firm while gas demand hits multi-year low Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-sanctioned-vessels-still-moving-through-hormuz-despite-blockade 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 2026-04-14T07:27:24.145Z US-sanctioned vessels still moving through Hormuz despite blockade MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Iran, Asia, China, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Russia, Europe, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/pipe-failure-blamed-for-flooding-on-sailing-school-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-14/bjp5082v/oliver-hazard-perry.jpeg Oliver Hazard Perry bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:23:52.500Z Pipe failure blamed for flooding on sailing school ship North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/chevron-trades-offshore-gas-field-for-heavy-oil-project-in-new-venezuela-pact https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/gfecqahw/pexels-amar-30792657.jpg Map of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:07:04.335Z Chevron trades offshore gas field for heavy oil project in new Venezuela pact North America, United States, Chevron, Latin America, Venezuela, OPEC Plus, PDVSA, Trinidad and Tobago, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-energy-secretary-expects-oil-prices-to-peak-in-coming-weeks 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 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T07:01:04.789Z US energy secretary expects oil prices to peak in coming weeks North America, United States, US Department of Energy, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Latin America, Venezuela, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-on-standby-to-release-oil-stocks-if-middle-east-war-hits-supply https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/tdt1idrx/us-oil-terminal-long-beach Marathon oil terminal in Long Beach, California bairdmaritime en 2026-04-14T06:54:16.280Z IEA on standby to release oil stocks if Middle East war hits supply International Energy Agency, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/k-line-acquires-full-ownership-of-wind-service-subsidiary https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/ommj4m27/akatsuki01.jpg Akatsuki, a K Line Wind Service OSV bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:53:32.260Z K Line acquires full ownership of wind service subsidiary Asia, Japan, K Line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/risk-averse-nato-allies-refuse-to-join-us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-opting-to-wait-until-the-fighting-stops https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-07/chc80dph/2180205-GBRN-SNMG2-022.jpg Allied Maritime Command - NATO ships exercise with allies in the Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:23:05.585Z Risk-averse NATO allies refuse to join US blockade of Iranian ports, opting to wait until the fighting stops NATO, Europe, United Kingdom, France, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/italian-bourse-data-shows-kkcg-maritime-now-holds-23-per-cent-of-ferretti https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-10/dgp9hmua/45533462023superyachtyardancona-1900x1069.jpg Ferretti Group's Ancona Yard bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:12:35.006Z Italian bourse data shows KKCG Maritime now holds 23 per cent of Ferretti Europe, Italy, Ferretti Group, Czech Republic, Asia, China, asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/chinas-comec-expects-profit-surge-for-first-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-17/l0nkab70/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads191127-7-CSSC1.jpg China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Guangzhou Shipyard International bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T19:08:20.206Z China's COMEC expects profit surge for first quarter of 2026 Asia, China, CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering Company, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/april-shipping-costs-decline-for-russian-urals-crude-to-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/1ouriltp/SCFcargo-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:59:26.161Z April shipping costs decline for Russian Urals crude to India Europe, Russia, Asia, India, Port of Novorossiysk, Port of Ust Luga https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-breaches-100-mark-again-as-us-iran-tensions-ignite-supply-fears https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ja728kjs/HFoZcfnakAQw8jy.jpg US warship enters the Strait of Hormuz to prepare for mine sweeping operations, April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:55:30.869Z Oil breaches $100 mark again as US-Iran tensions ignite supply fears North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, OPEC Plus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-iran-threatens-persian-gulf-neighbours-as-us-blockade-deadline-passes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-11/hv5l68j3/Fath_missile.jpg A Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile being fired as part of an exercise in southern Iran, November 16, 2022 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:48:40.077Z FEATURE | Iran threatens Persian Gulf neighbours as US blockade deadline passes MENA, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, NATO, United Kingdom, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-takes-genco-takeover-fight-to-shareholders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/f06707f6-7b8e-4c8f-832f-f2a1c83f37d0/artemis-dji_0034.jpg Artemis, a dry bulk vessel in the Diana Shipping fleet bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:39:16.675Z Diana Shipping takes Genco takeover fight to shareholders Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, North America, United States, Genco Shipping and Trading, business news, takeover https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/iranian-vessels-near-us-blockade-will-be-destroyed-trump-warns https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210430-USN.jpg Three Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) fast inshore attack craft (FIAC) approach the US Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Baranoff and the US Navy patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt while the US vessels were conducting routine maritime security patrols in the international waters of the North Arabian Gulf, April 26, 2021. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:26:45.750Z Iranian vessels near US blockade will be destroyed, Trump warns MENA, Iran, North America, United States, United States Navy, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/european-physical-crude-prices-hit-record-150-a-barrel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-10/8pwe5i4z/A-Thenamaris-tanker1.jpg A Thenamaris tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:21:02.123Z European physical crude prices hit record $150 a barrel Europe, Asia, Africa, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/morocco-and-nigeria-to-finalise-25b-gas-pipeline-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-27/c2tiny02/pexels-lara-jameson-8828423.jpg West Africa bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:15:36.390Z Morocco and Nigeria to finalise $25b gas pipeline agreement Africa, Nigeria, MENA, Morocco, Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Mauritania, Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/solstad-offshore-secures-two-year-contract-extension-in-brazil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Normand-Fortress.jpg Normand Fortress bairdmaritime en 2026-04-13T18:07:57.549Z Solstad Offshore secures two year contract extension in Brazil Europe, Norway, Solstad Offshore, Solstad Maritime Holding, Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Normand Fortress https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/turkey-urges-nato-to-reset-trump-ties-at-july-summit-and-prepare-for-possible-us-pullback 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 2026-04-13T17:55:17.082Z Turkey urges NATO to reset Trump ties at July summit and prepare for possible US pullback MENA, Turkey, NATO, North America, United States