https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipping-traffic-continues-gradual-comeback-in-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T09:57:46.165Z Shipping traffic continues gradual comeback in Strait of Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Asia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navy-aircraft-carrier-concludes-deployment-in-latin-america https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/our8ejhm/260429-N-AM483-17401.jpg The Argentine Navy Almirante Brown-class destroyers ARA Sarandi (nearest to camera) and ARA La Argentina steam alongside the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during a bilateral maritime engagement in the Atlantic Ocean, April 29, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T09:48:09.303Z US Navy aircraft carrier concludes deployment in Latin America North America, United States, US Navy, Latin America, USS Nimitz (vessel), USS Gridley, US Southern Command, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Guyana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/indian-oil-fails-to-attract-bidders-for-hormuz-ship-charters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/l3thucvq/iocl171.jpeg Indian Oil Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T09:43:33.105Z Indian Oil fails to attract bidders for Hormuz ship charters Asia, India, Indian Oil Corporation, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Suezmax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/india-buys-record-us-lpg-volumes-to-offset-middle-east-disruption https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-04/iziolw0j/MarineTraffic-com-Brian-Kushner.png The LPG carrier Chinook at the Port of Marcus Hook in Pennsylvania, July 19, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T09:29:49.593Z India buys record US LPG volumes to offset Middle East disruption Asia, India, North America, United States, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Sohar Port and Freezone, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Algeria, Africa, Nigeria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-seawork-2026-concludes-with-visitor-count-of-nearly-8000 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/pa0rwb99/SEAWORK-DAY1-04011.jpg Boats on display during day one of Seawork, June 9, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T09:27:25.371Z GEAR | Seawork 2026 concludes with visitor count of nearly 8,000 Seawork https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/higher-lng-export-flows-boost-us-natural-gas-futures https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-08/lhjkvxcd/Rio-Grande-LNG-NextDecade-780x470(1).jpg Rio Grande LNG facility bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T09:24:02.974Z Higher LNG export flows boost US natural gas futures North America, United States, Asia, China, Cove Point LNG Project https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-june-23-indian-navy-triple-commissioning-new-spill-cleanup-vessel-for-lithuania-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/4cq3l4co/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/n6ihimm9/INSAgrayP36atsea1.jpg INS Agray, the Indian Navy's fifth Arnala-class anti-submarine corvette https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/yf3otmp1/ASMAR1.jpg The Chilean Navy landing platform dock Magallenes during her launch ceremony, June 18, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/5mmdgr29/Rasa-Baltic-Workboats1.jpg Rasa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/ts22iw54/ASFAT.jpg The Romanian Navy corvette Contraamiral Roman (left) and the Turkish Navy corvette TCG Koçhisar during their delivery ceremony at Istanbul Naval Shipyard, June 20, 2026. Both ships belong to the Hisar-class corvettes built by Turkish defence company ASFAT. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/8gkttvx4/SK-Oceanplant.jpg Formal hand-over of the future ROKS Gyeongbuk, the Republic of Korea Navy's second Chungnam-class guided-missile frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T09:12:22.049Z Security Vessel News Roundup | June 23 – Indian Navy triple commissioning, new spill cleanup vessel for Lithuania and more Asia, India, Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Nilgiri class, Arnala class, INS Dunagiri (vessel), INS Agray (vessel), Chile, Latin America, Chilean Navy, Magallanes (vessel), Magallanes class, ASMAR, Europe, Lithuania, Baltic Workboats, Estonia, Rasa (vessel), Western Baltic Shipyard, Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, MENA, Turkey, Romania, ASFAT, Contraamiral Roman (vessel), TCG Koçhisar (vessel), Hisar class, South Korea, SK Oceanplant, Chungnam class, Republic of Korea Navy, ROKS Gyeongbuk (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/vessel-review-indonesian-navys-new-swimmer-delivery-vehicles-boast-autonomous-systems-and-multi-role-capability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/0cyestij/Screenshot22-6-2026174249www.youtube.com.jpg Eight-person swimmer delivery vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/2ahchdj5/Screenshot22-6-2026174229www.youtube.com.jpg An SDV being lowered into the water for tests https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/lgaa2qu3/Screenshot22-6-2026174624www.youtube.com.jpg Swimmer delivery vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/kq5aefr9/Drass-SDV-pilot-module1.jpg Pilot and co-pilot consoles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-27/efzxqkjo/Drass1.jpg An eight-person swimmer delivery vehicle bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Indonesian Navy's new swimmer delivery vehicles boast autonomous systems and multi-role capability Europe, Italy, Drass, Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Indonesian Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/vessel-review-gryphon-9-russian-operator-places-ice-capable-harbour-and-pilot-transfer-tug-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/ph7mbpn3/Gryphon-9-Pella-Shipyard-main1.jpg Gryphon-9 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/enxjmysz/Gryphon-9-Republic-of-Srpska-Press-Service-11.jpg Launch of Gryphon-9. Note the propellers housed in nozzles. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/7ilf7kcg/Gryphon-9-MarineTraffic-com-Neva.jpg Gryphon-9 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Gryphon-9 – Russian operator places ice-capable harbour and pilot transfer tug into service Russia, Europe, Gryphon, Gryphon 9 (vessel), Pella Shipyard, Project 05380, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/opinion-a-tiny-fleet-of-nuclear-submarines-comes-at-the-cost-of-a-weaker-australian-military https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/mndnrz9x/SSN-AUKUSsubmarine1.jpg Rendering of a possible design for the SSN-AUKUS submarines bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | A tiny fleet of nuclear submarines comes at the cost of a weaker Australian military Oceania, Australia, Royal Australian Navy, AUKUS, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Europe, United Kingdom, strait of hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/fishing-vessel-runs-aground-in-north-sea-off-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/euim7h1x/csm260622-Einsatz-GRUBEN-Kutter-IMG4539ef0ec985dc.jpg The refloated fishing vessel Zenit being towed to the Port of Hooksiel in Germany, June 23, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T08:46:10.050Z Fishing vessel runs aground in North Sea off Germany incidents, North Sea, Zenit (vessel), German Maritime Search and Rescue Service, Hermann Marwede (vessel), Bernhard Gruben (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/philippine-dive-yacht-refloated-following-grounding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-15/8hyuoscw/72428774414928166195503526278061401740705995n1.jpg The dive yacht Philippine Siren 2 shortly after she ran aground near Tubbataha Reef National Park in Palawan province in the western Philippines, June 14, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T08:26:57.820Z Philippine dive yacht refloated following grounding Asia, incidents, Philippine Siren 2 (vessel), Philippine Coast Guard, Palawan, Philippines, Parola class, BRP Cape Engaño (vessel), multi role response vessel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/pacific-international-lines-christens-first-two-13000teu-ships-in-new-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/qojsv1lu/Naming-ceremony-group-photo1.jpg Kota Elok and Kota Elan naming ceremony at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding's facilities in Shanghai, June 23, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T08:10:44.752Z Pacific International Lines christens first two 13,000TEU ships in new series Asia, Singapore, Pacific International Lines, China, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, Kota Elok (vessel), Kota Elan (vessel), Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/philippine-navy-receives-new-us-supplied-autonomous-vehicles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/cn74g037/US-Embassy-in-the-Philippines1.jpg One of four Ocean Aero AUSVs handed over to the Philippine Navy, June 22, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T05:11:47.604Z Philippine Navy receives new US-supplied autonomous vehicles Asia, Philippines, Philippine Navy, United States, Ocean Aero, North America, Mississippi https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/indian-waterways-authority-orders-hybrid-electric-ferries-from-local-consortium https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-15/j0ptq2qq/1736431012840.jpg Hybrid electric ferry operated by Kochi Metro Rail (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T04:32:36.968Z Indian waterways authority orders hybrid electric ferries from local consortium Asia, India, Inland Waterways Authority of India, Knowledge Marine and Engineering Works, Knowledge Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/indian-navy-commissions-three-ships-on-same-day https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/n6ihimm9/INSAgrayP36atsea1.jpg INS Agray, the Indian Navy's fifth Arnala-class anti-submarine corvette bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T04:13:25.804Z Indian Navy commissions three ships on same day Asia, India, Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, INS Dunagiri (vessel), INS Agray (vessel), INS Sanshodhak (vessel), Nilgiri class, Arnala class, Sandhayak class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/russian-research-ship-departs-for-40-day-expedition-in-okhotsk-and-bering-seas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/xyit5ebl/Akademik-Oparin-MarineTraffic-com-Kober.jpg The Russian research vessel Akademik Oparin bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T03:49:22.121Z Russian research ship departs for 40-day expedition in Okhotsk and Bering Seas Russia, Europe, Akademik Oparin (vessel), Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, National Operator of the Research Fleet (Russia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/cldn-acquires-samskipsquay-to-quay-anddoor-to-door-freight-business-between-continental-europe-uk-and-ireland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-04/nbh2sina/DLP4922-Samskip-David-Lee-Photography-Ltd-1200x800.jpg.jpg Cargo operations bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T03:27:25.878Z CLdN acquires Samskip's quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business between continental Europe, UK and Ireland Europe, CLdN, Samskip, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Port of Rotterdam, Northern Ireland, Port of Waterford https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/partnership-formed-for-scaled-production-of-usvs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/ah7jdh6h/products-banner-1.jpg A MARTAC catamaran USV bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T03:11:38.419Z Partnership formed for scaled production of USVs North America, Maritime Tactical Systems, United States, Intrepid Powerboats, Florida https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/video-chilean-navys-newst-landing-platform-dock-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/yf3otmp1/ASMAR1.jpg The Chilean Navy landing platform dock Magallenes during her launch ceremony, June 18, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-23T02:40:13.795Z VIDEO | Chilean Navy's newest landing platform dock hits the water Latin America, Chile, Chilean Navy, ASMAR, Magallanes (vessel), North America, Canada, Vard Marine, polar, Antarctica, Magallanes class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/russian-research-institute-completes-surveys-of-amur-river https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/y5y395yl/878af243b580e41b649fbb9c9250e7d81.jpg Oil depot at Krasnoye bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T21:34:54.898Z Russian research institute completes surveys of Amur River Europe, Russia, DNIIMF, Amur River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/norway-grants-86m-funding-for-seven-municipal-fishing-port-projects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-08/un1yglph/220314_6_FHF.jpg A fishing village in Norway bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T19:04:36.064Z Norway grants $8.6m funding for seven municipal fishing port projects Europe, Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-tanker-traffic-picking-up-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-weekend-closure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T19:02:32.821Z FEATURE | Tanker traffic picking up in Strait of Hormuz after weekend closure MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Qatar, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, QatarEnergy, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/multi-billion-dollar-angolan-offshore-oil-project-gets-final-go-ahead https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/k6b5fmur/2023OnshoreLicenseRound32x18in200dpi.jpg Map of Angola offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T18:41:13.285Z Multi-billion dollar Angolan offshore oil project gets final go-ahead Africa, Angola, Azule Energy, Europe, United Kingdom, BP, Italy, Eni, Norway, Equinor, Angolan National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), Sonangol, Baker Hughes, Saipem, TechnipFMC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/india-fertiliser-stocks-boosted-as-four-ships-cross-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-03/tmdtzcrz/Mundra-Banner2.jpg Port of Mundra, India bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T18:34:39.410Z India fertiliser stocks boosted as four ships cross Strait of Hormuz Asia, India, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/prysmian-receives-notice-to-proceed-for-italy-tunisia-subsea-power-link https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-07/rwl4hrki/MarineTraffic-com-Adrian-Hildre.png Mona Lisa, a cable laying vessel operated by the Prysmian Group bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T18:31:27.757Z Prysmian receives notice to proceed for Italy-Tunisia subsea power link Europe, Italy, Prysmian, Prysmian Group, MENA, Tunisia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/across-the-board-weakness-drags-down-baltic-dry-bulk-index https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/dzul21ds/Christos-K-MarineTraffic-com-Howard-Harrison.jpg Bulk carrier Christos K bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T18:10:47.639Z Across-the-board weakness drags down Baltic dry bulk index North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Panamax, Capesize, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/norway-oil-sector-employers-answer-union-wage-strike-with-lockout https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/81680ndc/Project_Aker_Solutions.jpg Oil rig bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T18:01:29.622Z Norway oil sector employers answer union wage strike with lockout strike action, Europe, Norway, SLB, DOF Subsea, Halliburton, Weatherford, TIOS, DeepOcean Group, Deepocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/explosion-rips-through-qatar-gas-complex-leaving-13-dead https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/t42czwe1/1920px-RasLaffanLNGterminalin2012.jpg Ras Laffan LNG terminal, Qatar bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:50:59.851Z Explosion rips through Qatar gas complex, leaving 13 dead MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Asia, India, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/vietnam-built-ro-pax-vessel-delivered-to-french-polynesian-operator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/pdvdtqpw/72666007510033167024726711388113243092686775n.jpg Handover of Dory 2 to Degage Group at Austal Vietnam's Vung Tau shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:45:25.886Z Vietnam-built Ro-Pax vessel delivered to French Polynesian operator Asia, Vietnam, Austal Vietnam, Oceania, Australia, Austal Australia, French Polynesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-slide-as-tense-start-to-us-iran-talks-cool-down-vance-says-hormuz-is-open https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:41:06.031Z Oil prices slide as tense start to US-Iran talks cool down, Vance says Hormuz is open North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, mena https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-crude-exports-hit-a-new-low-as-regional-war-takes-its-toll https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:35:35.060Z Saudi crude exports hit a new low as regional war takes its toll MENA, Saudi Arabia, OPEC Plus, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Europe, Russia, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/new-chinese-terminal-to-handle-sanctioned-russian-gas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:30:27.778Z New Chinese terminal to handle sanctioned Russian gas Asia, China, Europe, Russia, Arctic LNG 2, Novatek, sanctions, polar, Beihai LNG terminal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/naval-group-signs-sea-based-weapon-launching-system-trial-agreements https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/9ay64oer/Rampart-1-1024x828.jpg Concept render of Naval Group's new weapon launching system mounted on a warship bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:25:27.218Z Naval Group signs sea-based weapon launching system trial agreements Europe, France, Naval Group, MENA, United Arab Emirates, EDGE Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/europe-gas-contracts-rise-as-tankers-track-toward-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/5yo32l6n/Gate-terminal1024x716-768x537.jpg Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:19:35.865Z Europe gas contracts rise as tankers track toward Strait of Hormuz Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/chinese-aircraft-carrier-returns-home-after-weeks-of-exercises-state-media-blasts-japanese-harassment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-07/9fhxvclz/163030893bb548700f24c29c7e4eea0e81b82981.jpg People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning underway during the celebration of the PLAN's 75th founding anniversary, April 23, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:13:30.554Z Chinese aircraft carrier returns home after weeks of exercises, state media blasts Japanese "harassment" Asia, China, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Liaoning, Japan, South China Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/37-japan-related-ships-remain-stranded-in-persian-gulf-down-from-45 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T17:08:22.780Z 37 Japan-related ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf, down from 45 Asia, Japan, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cmb-tech-and-fortescue-sign-charter-agreement-for-12-ammonia-capable-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-28/h9uspkbb/swbocinar-jpg.jpg A concept render of a Bocimar vessel, owned by CMB Tech bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T10:24:00.811Z CMB Tech and Fortescue sign charter agreement for 12 ammonia-capable vessels Europe, Belgium, CMB Tech, Oceania, Australia, Fortescue Metals Group, Bocimar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/persistent-ukrainian-attacks-disrupt-russias-seaborne-fuel-oil-shipments-in-may-saudi-arabia-remains-top-buyer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/1ouriltp/SCFcargo-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T10:19:35.556Z Persistent Ukrainian attacks disrupt Russia's seaborne fuel oil shipments in May, Saudi Arabia remains top buyer Europe, Russia, MENA, Saudi Arabia, European Union, Asia, India, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Singapore, Malaysia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnocs-latest-spot-tender-nets-18-million-barrels-of-oil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T10:11:03.945Z ADNOC's latest spot tender nets 18 million barrels of oil MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi, Asia, India, China, Oman, Sohar Port and Freezone, Zhenhua Oil, Sinochem, PetroChina, INPEX, Japan, Shell, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/indian-refiners-see-crude-throughput-slide-over-five-per-cent-in-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T10:05:50.945Z Indian refiners see crude throughput slide over five per cent in May Asia, India, Indian Oil Corporation, Nayara Energy, Europe, Rosneft, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Reliance Industries, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Latin America, Venezuela, Angola, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/conrad-asia-energy-unit-signs-fpu-lease-for-indonesian-offshore-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-20/iq640qow/NatunaSeabathymetryandseismiclocationmap.jpg Map of Natuna Sea and its offshore blocks, Indonesia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T10:01:14.696Z Conrad Asia Energy unit signs FPU lease for Indonesian offshore project Oceania, Australia, Asia, Indonesia, Natuna Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/qatar-lng-tankers-defy-renewed-iran-blockade-to-enter-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-06/34012ozh/20251004091814637.jpg A QatarEnergy LNG carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T09:57:09.699Z Qatar LNG tankers defy renewed Iran blockade to enter Strait of Hormuz MENA, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, QatarEnergy, North America, United States, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/kuwait-petroleum-returns-to-spot-naphtha-market-for-the-first-time-since-us-iran-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/ruq514bx/whatwedo1000X674.jpg Kuwait Petroleum Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T09:47:54.316Z Kuwait Petroleum returns to spot naphtha market for the first time since US-Iran war MENA, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-us-military-takes-out-drug-boat-in-the-caribbean-two-killed https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/axbknkjf/drug-boat.jpg US forces struck a boat carrying narco-terrorists, June 22, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T09:43:34.928Z VIDEO | US military takes out drug boat in the Caribbean, two killed drug trafficking, drug smuggling, Latin America, Caribbean, North America, United States, US Southern Command, US Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/seacon-shipping-sells-2023-built-bulk-carrier-for-375m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/b5fk2muf/seacon-hamburg.jpg Seacon Hamburg bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T09:36:43.771Z Seacon Shipping sells 2023-built bulk carrier for $37.5m Asia, Hong Kong, China, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings, Belle Shipping, Marshall Islands, Oceania, Castor Maritime, Europe, Cyprus, marshall isla https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-asia-gets-its-crude-oil-back-but-refined-product-flows-still-lag https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T09:27:33.784Z OPINION | Asia gets its crude oil back but refined product flows still lag Asia, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, China, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-empties-out-fast-after-iran-orders-abrupt-closure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T09:20:45.045Z Strait of Hormuz empties out fast after Iran orders abrupt closure MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Persian Gulf, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinas-fuel-oil-exports-surge-in-may-as-ships-chase-cheaper-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/o3f9cpcr/22e35a7ab39d4f3b90380409c6648321.jpg Oil terminal in Zhoushan Port, China bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T09:15:46.834Z China's fuel oil exports surge in May as ships chase cheaper prices Asia, China, Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-the-gavel-bangs-justice-is-served-in-london-and-hamburg-but-not-in-the-arabian-sea-part-one-of-two-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-21/ynhlsg8u/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-12/3rhdzx5f/bairdmaritime_import_wp_content_uploads_Diezani_K__Alison_Madueke___World_Economic_Forum_on_Africa_2.avif Diezani K. Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources of Nigeria, during the Ending Energy Poverty Session at the World Economic Forum on Africa held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2012 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-12/tt1zv72y/55563363_820692588266545_4733779521902215168_n.jpg Glencore head of oil Alex Beard (second from left) at the FT Commodities Global Summit, March 26, 2019 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/ILLUSION-GIBFRAN461.jpg The 65-metre yacht Illusion, formerly Galactica Star, in 2021 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | The gavel bangs: justice is served in London and Hamburg but not in the Arabian Sea (part one of two) [Offshore Accounts] Europe, United Kingdom, Africa, Switzerland, Nigeria, Glencore, OPEC, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, corruption, North America, United States, California, New York State, Galactica Star (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/vessel-review-llanion-all-weather-pilot-boat-for-uks-port-of-milford-haven https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/0cqlvd3g/Llanion-21.jpg Llanion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/9zu3qcsu/Llanion-11.jpg Llanion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/gj9q1kx7/Llanion-31.jpg Llanion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/os3o7pv1/Llanion-BMT1.jpg Llanion bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Llanion – All-weather pilot boat for UK's Port of Milford Haven Europe, United Kingdom, Camarc, BMT, Port of Milford Haven, Llanion (vessel), Netherlands, Next Generation Shipyards, Atlantic Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/vessel-review-truck-transportable-tug-for-barge-handling-and-ship-assist-duties https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/r0r95e8h/Silverback-Marine.jpg 25-foot truck-transportable tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/ozl1m0ew/Silverback-Marine-2.jpg 25-foot truck-transportable tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/lvs4fw5f/Silverback-Marine-3.jpg 25-foot truck-transportable tug bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Truck-transportable tug for barge handling and ship assist duties North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington State, Silverback Marine, Elliott Bay Design Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/chinese-yard-launches-two-new-lng-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-15/f5bnzbrz/Rex.jpeg The QatarEnergy LNG carrier Rex Tillerson, which was built by China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T08:14:20.901Z Chinese yard launches two new LNG carriers Asia, LNG, China, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Qatargas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/cosco-shipping-takes-delivery-of-final-lng-fuelled-car-carrier-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/3qoggfrv/202606221102115641.jpg Kangqiankou bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T07:49:52.419Z COSCO Shipping takes delivery of final LNG-fuelled car carrier in series Asia, China, COSCO Shipping, Kangqiankou (vessel), Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry, Oceania, Australia, Peony Leader (vessel), Ganjiangkou (vessel), LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/russian-seafood-company-norebo-acquires-far-east-reefer-shipping-firm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-08/mq0wqo7h/wkFPexIbjMIlb71hMfeqV54L6ek8L1UJLjBOL0k51.jpg A fishing vessel operated by Russian company Norebo bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T07:25:10.336Z Russian seafood company Norebo acquires far east reefer shipping firm Europe, Russia, Norebo Group, Arctic Shipping, acquisitions, business news, Dalreefer, Asia, Dalreifer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/jan-de-nul-tapped-for-channel-dredging-works-at-australias-port-of-port-hedland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T06:55:55.030Z Jan de Nul tapped for channel dredging works at Australia's Port of Port Hedland Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Port of Port Hedland, Jan de Nul, Pilbara Ports Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/croatia-to-amend-boat-licensing-rules-following-deadly-adriatic-sea-collision https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-15/55w7q15j/MarineTraffic-com-Vito-Kova.jpg Krilo Eclipse bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T06:35:47.995Z Croatia to amend boat licensing rules following deadly Adriatic Sea collision incidents, Europe, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Krilo Eclipse (vessel), France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/new-waste-collection-vessel-enters-service-at-lithuanias-klaipeda-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/5mmdgr29/Rasa-Baltic-Workboats1.jpg Rasa bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T06:13:41.664Z New waste collection vessel enters service at Lithuania's Klaipeda Port Europe, Lithuania, Port of Klaipeda, Rasa (vessel), Estonia, Baltic Workboats, Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, Western Baltic Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-fishing-and-aquaculture/two-wa-fishers-fined-for-illegal-sea-urchin-haul https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/qv5krsh3/Some-of-the-sea-urchins-seized-by-Midwest-Fisheries-Officers.jpg.jpg Some of the seized sea urchins bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T05:41:15.540Z Two WA fishers fined for illegal sea urchin haul Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/turkish-builder-hands-over-two-new-warships-on-same-day https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/ts22iw54/ASFAT.jpg The Romanian Navy corvette Contraamiral Roman (left) and the Turkish Navy corvette TCG Koçhisar during their delivery ceremony at Istanbul Naval Shipyard, June 20, 2026. Both ships belong to the Hisar-class corvettes built by Turkish defence company ASFAT. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T05:30:39.562Z Turkish builder hands over two new warships on same day Europe, MENA, Turkey, Romania, Turkish Navy, Romanian Navy, ASFAT, Hisar class, TCG Akhisar (vessel), Contraamiral Roman (vessel), TCG Koçhisar (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/new-frigate-delivered-to-republic-of-korea-navy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/8gkttvx4/SK-Oceanplant.jpg Formal hand-over of the future ROKS Gyeongbuk, the Republic of Korea Navy's second Chungnam-class guided-missile frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T02:33:46.279Z New frigate delivered to Republic of Korea Navy Asia, South Korea, Republic of Korea Navy, Chungnam class, ROKS Gyeongbuk (vessel), ROKS Chungnam (vessel), SK Oceanplant, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/mexican-warship-damaged-after-hitting-berthed-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/spz1niky/ARM-Uxmal-MarineTraffic-com-Fernando-Rodriguez.jpg ARM Uxmal bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T02:32:29.917Z Mexican warship damaged after hitting berthed ferry Latin America, incidents, Mexico, Ultramar, Mexican Navy, ARM Uxmal (vessel), Tenochtitlan class, Ultracarga III (vessel), Ultra Carga III (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/new-all-weather-boat-delivered-to-uk-rescue-organisation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/zgr5ilso/Falmouth-Harbour-Miles-Carden1.jpg Decibel Too bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T01:55:49.915Z New all-weather boat delivered to UK rescue organisation Europe, United Kingdom, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Decibel Too (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/finnish-design-firm-unveils-100-metre-expedition-yacht-concept https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/4tmfmc5i/bd333100m-velarca-explorer-10.jpg Rendering of Velarca's 100-metre ice-class expedition yacht bairdmaritime en 2026-06-22T01:41:42.114Z Finnish design firm unveils 100-metre expedition yacht concept Europe, Finland, Velarca, Isola Corvus, polar, Arctic, Germany, Beiderbeck Designs