https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/german-firm-begins-series-production-of-new-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/br9yc486/Rheinmetall.jpg Artist's impression of a Rheinmetall-Kraken USV bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T13:16:20.669Z German firm begins series production of new USV Europe, Germany, Rheinmetall, United Kingdom, Kraken Technology Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/probe-reveals-short-circuit-caused-jet-boat-to-crash-into-canyon-wall-in-otago-new-zealand https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/a403i0sz/Skippers-Canyon-Jet.jpg Discovery 2 (photo date unknown) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T11:25:12.312Z Probe reveals short circuit caused jet boat to crash into canyon wall in Otago, New Zealand Oceania, New Zealand, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Discovery 2 (vessel), Shotover River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/norways-trade-ministry-launches-review-of-ports-and-waterways-law https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-30/diflu9za/dsc46321.jpg Port of Oslo bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T10:41:56.754Z Norway's trade ministry launches review of ports and waterways law Europe, Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry, Norwegian Coastal Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/one-dead-as-russias-tuapse-port-attacked-again-by-ukrainian-drones https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-02/kwobk3wr/2141441sdaag.jpg Photo reportedly depicting fire at oil facilities at Russia's Tuapse seaport on November 2, 2025, after a Ukrainian strike. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T10:30:54.296Z One dead as Russia's Tuapse port attacked by Ukrainian drones again Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Port of Tuapse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-fuel-oil-trade-balance-shifts-as-exports-outpace-imports-in-march 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 2026-04-20T10:26:47.032Z China fuel oil trade balance shifts as exports outpace imports in March Asia, China, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-is-the-hope-for-a-swift-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-fading https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-19/k5bwpzyp/banner.jpg Singapore Refining Company facility bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T10:23:45.423Z OPINION | Is the hope for a swift Strait of Hormuz reopening fading? MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Asia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/search-intensifies-for-six-missing-crew-of-capsized-ship-in-northern-mariana-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/lbuqeliz/260418-G-G0214-1001.jpg Search continues for six missing crew of overturned vessel in Northern Mariana Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T10:16:27.245Z Search intensifies for six missing crew of capsized ship in Northern Mariana Islands North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Northern Mariana Islands, United States Navy, Asia, Japan Coast Guard, Oceania, New Zealand, Royal New Zealand Air Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-silencing-the-guns-wont-fix-the-hormuz-oil-bottleneck-overnight 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 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T09:58:05.345Z OPINION | Silencing the guns won't fix the Hormuz oil bottleneck overnight MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Gulf of Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-sees-highest-ship-traffic-since-march https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T09:50:08.013Z Strait of Hormuz sees highest ship traffic since March MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Asia, China, India, South Korea, Africa, Mozambique, Bahrain, Thailand, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Italy, Sri Lanka https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-tensions-flare-as-us-seizes-iranian-cargo-ship-trying-to-breach-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/la03jya5/touska.jpg USS Spruance (DDG 111) intercepted the container ship Touska as it transited the north Arabian Sea enroute to Bandar Abbas, Iran. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T09:44:44.675Z FEATURE | Tensions flare as US seizes Iranian cargo ship trying to breach blockade North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-shipping-and-offshore/construction-begins-on-new-seafarers-centre-at-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 2026-04-20T09:07:10.093Z Construction begins on new seafarers centre at Port of Port Hedland Port of Port Hedland, Pilbara Ports Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-and-just-like-that-nigerian-corruption-case-guyanas-new-trader-has-payment-dispute-astro-buys-second-subsea-vessel-epstein-and-jobs-in-ports-mols-new-governance-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/ppi3cpjg/Untitled.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/2026-04-20/faj8oimv/Energy-Savanah-MarineTraffic-com-Davide-Cacciola.jpg Energy Savanah https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/lwlc6mld/GiorgiaMeloniattheSpecialEuropeanCouncil-2024111.jpg Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a meeting of the Special European Council, April 17, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | And just like that: Nigerian corruption case; Guyana's new trader has payment dispute; Astro buys second subsea vessel; Epstein and jobs in ports; MOL's new governance [Offshore Accounts] Asia, Astro Offshore, Nigeria, Africa, Guyana, ExxonMobil, Germany, Europe, Senegal, Eurika (vessel), Russia, Russian shadow tanker fleet, Pelagic Partners, Energy Savanah, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates, Bourbon Evolution 807, China, ICBC Financial Leasing, India, Adani Group, Astro Atlas (vessel), Golden Energy Offshore Services, Norway, DP World, MOL (Hungarian company), Hungary, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mitsui OSK Lines, Japan, Eureka (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/vessel-review-maersk-viridis-installation-jackup-boasts-large-lifting-capacity-and-greater-port-compatibility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/84ci5pdz/Maersk-Viridis-Maersk-Offshore-Wind-can-be-main1.jpg Maersk Viridis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/x4hsdi9e/Maersk-Viridis-Seatrium-21.jpg Maersk Viridis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/o1ob99hb/Maersk-Viridis-Maersk-Offshore-Wind-21.jpg Maersk Viridis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/4rvk3cvk/Maersk-Viridis-Seatrium-can-be-main1.jpg Maersk Viridis bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Maersk Viridis – Installation jackup boasts large lifting capacity and greater port compatibility Europe, Denmark, Asia, Maersk Offshore Wind, Singapore, Seatrium, Maersk Viridis (vessel), United States, North America, Empire Wind, GustoMSC, Netherlands, American Bureau of shipping (ABS) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-aries-momiji-japanese-ultramax-bulker-boasts-energy-saving-features https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/scqin1dq/Aries-Momiji-Shin-Kurushima-Sanoyas-Shipbuilding1.jpg Aries Momiji https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/4gjwk0ru/Aries-Momiji-MarineTraffic-com-Khurram-Sahir.jpg Aries Momiji https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/am12hgfy/Screenshot20-4-2026113115www.jsea.or.jp.jpg Aries Momiji https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/mfww4p73/Screenshot20-4-2026111145www.jsea.or.jp.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Aries Momiji – Japanese Ultramax bulker boasts energy-saving features Asia, Japan, ClassNK, Aries Momiji (vessel), Shin Kurushima Dockyard, Cassiopeia Marine, Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/man-charged-over-alleged-plot-to-import-cocaine-after-at-sea-transfer-off-queensland-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/zdl4f3hm/Photo_YWE_11.jpg The Australian Federal Police patrol boat AFP10 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T08:50:47.251Z Man charged over alleged plot to import cocaine after at-sea transfer off Queensland, Australia Oceania, drugs, Queensland, Australia, Tweed River, New South Wales, Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force, Queensland Police Service, New South Wales Police Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-fishing-and-aquaculture/mid-west-court-issues-penalty-for-breaching-demersal-fishing-rules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-06/rtyg0jrc/maxresdefault1.jpg Fisheries enforcement operations bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T08:30:25.047Z Mid-West court issues penalty for breaching demersal fishing rules Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-of-gothenburg-inks-dredging-contract-for-fairway-deepening-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Gothenburg-Port-Authority.jpg Port of Gothenburg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T08:23:52.212Z Port of Gothenburg inks dredging contract for fairway deepening project Europe, Sweden, Port of Gothenburg, Swedish Maritime Administration, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/australian-authorities-seize-two-foreign-vessels-for-illegal-fishing-in-torres-strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/vvfmqxfs/Two-foreign-fishing-1.jpg The seized sea cucumber bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T03:58:28.610Z Australian authorities seize two foreign vessels for illegal fishing in Torres Strait illegal fishing, Oceania, Australia, Australian Border Force, Torres Strait, ABFC Roebuck Bay, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Operation Broadstaff, Queensland, Northern Territory https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/grimaldi-takes-delivery-of-ammonia-ready-pctc-grande-tokyo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/e2xck592/Grande-Tokyo1.jpg Grande Tokyo bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T03:00:32.317Z Grimaldi takes delivery of ammonia-ready PCTC Grande Tokyo Asia, Europe, Grimaldi Group, Italy, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, Grande Tokyo (vessel), Latin America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/italian-builder-launches-norwegian-cruise-lines-new-344m-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/tm12krcv/1-Varo-Norwegian-Aura1.jpg Launch of Norwegian Aura bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T02:49:26.722Z Italian builder launches Norwegian Cruise Line's new 344m ship Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Norwegian Cruise Line, North America, United States, Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Aura (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/keels-laid-for-new-hybrid-escort-tugs-for-green-tug-towing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/txw92xeb/Keel-Laying-Welding11.jpg Coins welded onto the keel of one of the tugs bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T02:32:51.212Z Keels laid for new hybrid escort tugs for Green Tug Towing North America, United States, C&C Marine and Repair, Green Tug Towing, LNG, Louisiana, Robert Allan Ltd, Canada, Woodside Energy, Australia, Oceania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/msc-cruise-ship-completes-safe-transit-through-strait-of-hormuz-en-route-to-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/k2bezg0n/Photo_Chantiers_de_lAtlantique1_2.jpg MSC Euribia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T02:18:19.270Z MSC cruise ship completes safe transit through Strait of Hormuz en route to Europe MENA, Europe, Switzerland, MSC Cruises, Strait of Hormuz, MSC Euribia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/indian-navys-newest-dive-support-boat-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/uk27yi45/Launch-of-the-Indian-Navy-dive-support-vessel-A23-Titagarh-Rail-Systems1.jpg Launch of the Indian Navy dive support vessel A23 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-20T02:05:50.470Z Indian Navy's newest dive support boat hits the water Asia, India, Indian Navy, Titagarh Rail Systems, A20, A23 (vessel), Nistar class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-attempts-to-reimpose-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-ships-report-gunfire https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T15:02:20.364Z Iran attempts to reimpose control over Strait of Hormuz as ships report gunfire Iran, MENA, United States, North America, authoritarianism https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ukraine-strikes-russian-refineries-crimea-oil-depot-vysotsk-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-18/01mau0om/2503.jpg Port of Vysotsk bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:45:41.873Z Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Vysotsk port Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Vysotsk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/india-approves-14b-maritime-insurance-pool-hikes-inflation-linked-allowances https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-03/tmdtzcrz/Mundra-Banner2.jpg Port of Mundra, India bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:33:11.702Z India approves $1.4b maritime insurance pool, hikes inflation-linked allowances India, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-renews-russian-oil-waiver-after-pressure-from-asian-countries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-18/eni46x8w/2553530.jpg Minerva Elpida, a Greek tanker carrying Russian Urals oil bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:29:32.314Z US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from Asian countries United States, North America, Asia, Russia, Europe, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-spits-the-dummy-over-new-zealand-military-patrol-flight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-30/xoghuejk/20250205ran8552143ran0123.jpg.iiefuZ7MbUDp9tjYBMA.KAQ3mgajJ1.jpg A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:23:50.533Z China spits the dummy over New Zealand military patrol flight China, Asia, New Zealand, Oceania, authoritarianism, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/australia-japan-sign-contracts-to-start-7b-warship-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/hcg1s86g/241220-JMSDF.jpg Launch of the future JS Nagara, a Mogami-class stealth frigate of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:21:10.954Z Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7b warship deal Australia, oceania, Japan, Asia, Mogami class, Royal Australian Navy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries