https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/wisdom-marine-lines-takes-delivery-of-40000dwt-newbuild-bulk-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/5ovz98uf/S-3048PAIWAN-ELEGANCE260622.jpg Paiwan Elegance bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T18:30:19.335Z Wisdom Marine Lines takes delivery of 40,000DWT newbuild bulk carrier Asia, Taiwan, Wisdom Marine Lines, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/efforts-underway-to-restart-stranded-ship-evacuations-in-persian-gulf-imo-chief-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T18:18:41.527Z Efforts underway to restart stranded ship evacuations in Persian Gulf, IMO chief says International Maritime Organisation, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/opinion-washington-complicates-europes-push-for-defence-autonomy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-20/0wmm097n/230430-snmg1-dynamicmongoose-dzioba-0771.jpg The German Navy frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (right) in formation with the Danish and Faroese patrol vessels HDMS Hvidbjørnen and HDMS Brimil during a NATO exercise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/brhze6ka/221009-O-LW180-1010W.avif The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush docks at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, October 9, 2022, during a scheduled port visit bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T18:13:17.932Z OPINION | Washington complicates Europe's push for defence autonomy North America, United States, Europe, NATO, Germany, France, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/workers-strike-and-lockout-threaten-norways-oil-and-gas-output https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/s5krrp8k/1643dd07e6bbfa799835bb4562787099270bfe5d-2560x1440.jpg Troll C platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T18:03:30.019Z Workers strike and lockout threaten Norway's oil and gas output Europe, Norway, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/cmal-takes-early-ownership-of-ships-being-built-in-turkey-cites-shipyards-economic-hardships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-15/3z9ej6se/four-ferries-cemre-shipyard-2048x1536.jpg.jpg Isle of Islay pictured with its sister ships under construction bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T17:57:53.262Z CMAL takes early ownership of ships being built in Turkey, cites shipyard's economic hardships Europe, Scotland, CMAL, CalMac, MENA, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/safran-in-exclusive-talks-to-acquire-sea-drone-maker-exail https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/t1pzdkcp/exail-inspector-90-usv-021200x663.jpg Exail USV bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T17:49:54.932Z Safran in exclusive talks to acquire sea drone maker Exail Europe, France, Exail, Safran Electronics and Defense, france https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/uae-presses-iran-for-freedom-of-navigation-in-strait-of-hormuz 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 2026-06-26T17:46:08.860Z UAE presses Iran for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz MENA, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/hotter-weather-and-lng-export-demand-lift-us-natural-gas-futures https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/b5jpiw83/Photo_Golden_Pass_LNG1.jpg Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T17:42:31.226Z Hotter weather and LNG export demand lift US natural gas futures North America, United States, Asia, China, South Korea, Golden Pass LNG Texas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/norwegian-coastal-administration-awards-contract-for-worlds-first-ship-tunnel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/media/k2/items/src/4251dec72b18ac89643edfb7a8300016.jpg Concept render of Stad ship tunnel bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T17:37:06.820Z Norwegian Coastal Administration awards contract for world's first ship tunnel Europe, Norway, Norwegian Coastal Administration, AF Gruppen, Stad ship tunnel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-stay-flat-as-supply-matches-demand https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/ey568xm6/South_Hook_LNG_Terminal_Photo_Kent.jpg South Hook LNG Terminal in the UK bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T17:29:05.552Z European gas prices stay flat as supply matches demand Europe, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Strait of Hormuz, MENA, Norway, European Association of Fisheries Producer Organisations https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-traffic-drops-after-iran-fires-at-evergreen-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T17:22:40.185Z Strait of Hormuz traffic drops after Iran fires at Evergreen ship MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Asia, Taiwan, Evergreen Marine, Persian Gulf, Oman, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-iran-leverages-oman-ship-attack-to-threaten-us-aligned-gulf-states https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/9y1neyps/ever-lovely Ever Lovely bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T17:16:11.701Z FEATURE | Iran leverages Oman ship attack to threaten US-aligned gulf states MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Persian Gulf, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/malaysias-keyfield-secures-charter-contracts-worth-553m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-17/x3iab05e/Keyfield-Compassion-2.jpg Keyfield Compassion (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T10:22:27.338Z Malaysia's Keyfield secures charter contracts worth $55.3m Asia, Malaysia, Keyfield International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/evergreen-confirms-ship-was-hit-by-unknown-object-off-oman-continues-on-voyage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/9y1neyps/ever-lovely Ever Lovely bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T10:18:44.377Z Evergreen confirms ship was hit by unknown object off Oman, continues on voyage Asia, Taiwan, Evergreen Marine, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Singapore, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Oman, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-nato-allies-face-steep-costs-to-fulfill-arctic-promises-to-trump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-21/at27d3af/globe-35460701280.jpg Arctic map https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/xt9u5ea1/Admiral_Gorshkov_frigate_01.jpg The Northern Fleet ships Admiral Gorshkov, Severomorsk, and submarine Orel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-12/n15xd7vu/110226-G-IV660-0001.jpg Rendering of an Arctic security cutter bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T10:13:43.398Z FEATURE | NATO allies face steep costs to fulfill Arctic promises to Trump Europe, NATO, Arctic, polar, Greenland, North America, United States, Russia, Russian Navy, Iceland, Canada, Norway, Finland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/no-leases-high-costs-equinor-walks-away-from-japan-offshore-wind-market https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-27/u172n6yy/Equinor.webp An Equinor-operated wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:59:45.000Z No leases, high costs: Equinor walks away from Japan offshore wind market subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, Norway, Equinor, Asia, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/omans-state-owned-energy-firm-signs-offshore-concession-deals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-27/c4o4q7e4/Oman-Pexels-Lara-Jameson.jpg Oman map bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:54:32.881Z Oman's state-owned energy firm signs offshore concession deals MENA, Oman, Turkey, Turkish Petroleum https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-aramco-rejoins-the-oil-rush-with-ras-tanura-export-restart https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:49:58.524Z Saudi Aramco rejoins the oil rush with Ras Tanura export restart MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Persian Gulf, Port of Ras Tanura, Bahri, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Asia, Taiwan, Evergreen Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-imo-suspends-hormuz-ship-evacuations-after-vessel-attack https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-09/i01vracw/647d46ec-79d1-413d-894a-145b5f908c639ffe3f07.jpg US Apache gunships over the Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:39:06.068Z FEATURE | IMO suspends Hormuz ship evacuations after vessel attack International Maritime Organisation, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, North America, United States, Persian Gulf, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Asia, South Korea, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/qatarenergy-returns-to-crude-market-with-first-tender-since-iran-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-15/zk89w69p/Al-Shaheen-field-in-Qatar-Source-North-Oil-Company-NOC.jpeg Qatar's al-Shaheen oil field bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:25:53.553Z QatarEnergy returns to crude market with first tender since Iran war MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Asia, Taiwan, Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, Port of Fujairah, Iraq https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-june-26-greek-gas-carrier-delivery-brazilian-mr1-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/68izsiln/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/ouquw3oh/202606261054192531.jpg Pacific Ineos Chocolate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/0urdf96a/AreionDJI07151200x899-Copy.jpg Areion, a Dorian LPG newbuild VLGC 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/l9enp995/axiois-ii.jpg Axios II, a sister ship of the Agamemnon bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:22:45.983Z Tanker News Roundup | June 26 – Greek gas carrier delivery, Brazilian MR1 orders and more Asia, Hong Kong, China, Pacific Gas, Pacific Ineos Chocolate (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Jiangnan Shipyard, Latin America, Brazil, Transpetro, Petrobras, Estaleiro Rio Grande, Dorian LPG, Panamax, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea, North America, United States, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, LNG, Greece, Europe, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corporation, Agamemnon (vessel), HD Hyundai Samho https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/offshore-wind-revenue-decline-pulls-down-crown-estate-profit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:20:05.652Z Offshore wind revenue decline pulls down Crown Estate profit subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, United Kingdom, Crown Estate https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/no-safe-passage-for-ships-deviating-its-set-hormuz-routes-iran-warns 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 2026-06-26T09:15:11.545Z No safe passage for ships deviating its set Hormuz routes, Iran warns MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/pacific-gas-takes-delivery-of-new-ethane-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/ouquw3oh/202606261054192531.jpg Pacific Ineos Chocolate bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T09:04:32.039Z Pacific Gas takes delivery of new ethane carrier Asia, Pacific Gas, Pacific Ineos Chocolate (vessel), Pacific Ineos Belstaff (vessel), Pacific Ineos Mio (vessel), Hong Kong, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Jiangnan Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/vessel-review-netto-ii-durable-custom-yacht-for-mediterranean-sailings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/faiilojz/Damen-Yachting-main1.jpg Netto II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/uqb9zxdo/screenshot-1782436477035.jpg Netto II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/y6cvc2i1/Screenshot26-6-202691652www.amelsyachting.com.jpg Netto II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/e29oysmp/Damen-Yachting-31.jpg View of stern beach club https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-16/s7bd6xqq/Screenshot16-6-2026201351www.amelsyachting.com.jpg Netto II bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Netto II – Durable custom yacht for Mediterranean sailings Europe, Netherlands, Damen Yachting, Mediterranean Sea, Lloyd's Register, Cayman Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-himalayasan-lng-dual-fuel-crude-carrier-for-japans-camphor-tree-maritime https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-16/v4l3m3vd/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-09-47-44-1781139727979.jpg Himalayasan bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Himalayasan – LNG dual-fuel crude carrier for Japan's Camphor Tree Maritime Asia, Japan, China, Himalayasan (vessel), LNG, Panama, ClassNK, Mitsui OSK Lines, Camphor Tree Maritime, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/chinese-yard-delivers-third-10800ceu-car-carrier-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/eorlxpkg/20260626080311430.jpg A Hyundai Glovis 10,800CEU pure car and truck carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T08:49:58.443Z Chinese yard delivers third 10,800CEU car carrier in series Asia, China, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Glovis Leader (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, HMM, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-of-virginia-wraps-up-450m-norfolk-harbor-dredging-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/9fub01dz/180419-A-OI229-1081.jpg The US Army Corps of Engineers survey vessel Ewell sails past cranes at the Virginia Port Authority’s Norfolk International Terminal. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T04:35:46.391Z Port of Virginia wraps up $450m Norfolk Harbor dredging project Virginia, United States, North America, Port of Virginia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/n-seas-new-hybrid-survey-vessel-begins-charter-with-irish-operator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/hlgh2jgy/Geo-Master-Mainport-Shipping1.jpg Geo Master bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T04:21:56.540Z N-Sea's new hybrid survey vessel begins charter with Irish operator Europe, N Sea Group, Netherlands, Irish Mainport Holdings, Mainport Shipping, Geo Master (vessel), Neptune Marine, Ireland, United Kingdom, Conoship International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/hovercraft-ferry-suffers-onboard-fire-in-portsmouth-uk-all-passengers-safely-evacuated https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/rnn62mix/Island-Flyer-MarineTraffic-com-Gwenole-de-Kermenguy.jpg Island Flyer bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T03:38:05.426Z Hovercraft ferry suffers onboard fire in Portsmouth, UK; all passengers safely evacuated Europe, incidents, United Kingdom, Island Flyer (vessel), Hovertravel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/south-korea-to-develop-yeongilman-port-into-northern-sea-route-hub https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/86c41ubg/NASA1.jpg Satellite photograph of the Port of Yeongilman in Pohang, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T03:03:44.741Z Study to determine feasibility of developing Korean port into Northern Sea Route hub Asia, South Korea, Port of Yeongilman (South Korea), Russia, Northern Sea Route, polar, Arctic, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/belgian-navy-formally-names-new-minehunting-mothership https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/j0kz49og/Belgian-Defence-official-X-account1.jpg Christening of Oostende, the Belgian Navy's new mine countermeasures vessel, June 24, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T02:45:43.211Z Belgian Navy formally names new minehunting mothership Europe, Belgium, Belgian Navy, Oostende (vessel), City class, France, Kership, Piriou, Naval Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/skipper-dead-two-others-missing-after-fishing-vessel-sinks-off-busan-south-korea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-08/kz6uk514/240606-M-BI567-1668.JPG The Korea Coast Guard large patrol vessel KCG Taepyongyang during a joint exercise with the US and Japan Coast Guards in the Sea of Japan, June 6, 2024 (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T02:18:32.487Z Skipper dead, two others missing after fishing vessel sinks off Busan, South Korea incidents, Asia, South Korea, Korea Coast Guard, Indonesia, Port of Daebyeon (South Korea), Republic of Korea Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/sea-trials-begin-for-spanish-navys-second-s-80-class-submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-26/oy579c2d/Narciso-Monturiol-Navantia1.jpg The Spanish Navy S-80-class submarine Narciso Monturiol bairdmaritime en 2026-06-26T00:13:16.347Z Sea trials begin for Spanish Navy's second S-80-class submarine Europe, Spain, Spanish Navy, S 80 class, Isaac Peral class, Narciso Monturiol (vessel), Isaac Peral (vessel), Naval Group, France, French Navy, Galerna class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pilotage/uk-builder-launches-electric-hydrofoil-pilot-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/3h0csqpz/f8bb72f1-2445-4f50-a85a-be509b5964c41.jpg Artemis Technologies' fully electric hydrofoil pilot boat bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T22:09:09.417Z UK builder launches electric hydrofoil pilot boat Europe, United Kingdom, Artemis Technologies, Pioneer of Belfast (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-jakarta-to-host-inamarine-2026-maritime-industry-exhibition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/94abyg8o/pcm-at-inmarine-2025-6.jpg Attendees and exhibitors at the Inamarine 2025 exhibition bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T21:53:25.568Z GEAR | Jakarta to host INAMARINE 2026 maritime industry exhibition Inamarine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/australias-marine-rescue-nsw-acquires-new-response-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/8fmf9wdb/Port-Kembla-20-is-now-operational1.jpg Port Kembla 20 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T20:57:39.785Z Australia's Marine Rescue NSW acquires new response boat Oceania, Australia, New South Wales, Marine Rescue NSW, Port Kembla 20 (vessel), Sentinel Boats, Tasmania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/scottish-marine-firm-commissions-finnish-shipyard-to-build-swath-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/n03m33fi/KDmcsswath3seatrialDJI202509161015090117m1.jpg MCS SWATH 3 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T19:03:24.691Z Scottish marine firm commissions Finnish shipyard to build SWATH vessel Europe, Finland, United Kingdom, Summa Defence, Maritime Craft Services, Scotland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-up-following-report-of-cargo-vessel-attack-near-oman https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:56:29.803Z Oil prices up following report of cargo vessel attack near Oman MENA, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Latin America, Venezuela, Asia, China, United Kingdom, Europe, Iraq, OPEC Plus, venezuela https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/us-moves-to-lock-chinese-firms-out-of-global-undersea-internet-lines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-12/6zmtcw60/submarinecable.jpg Undersea cable bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:48:36.382Z US moves to lock Chinese firms out of global undersea internet lines North America, United States, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/suspected-attack-on-cargo-ship-crossing-hormuz-reported-near-oman-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/9y1neyps/ever-lovely Ever Lovely bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:40:35.200Z Suspected attack on cargo ship crossing Hormuz reported near Oman coast MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, International Maritime Organisation, Asia, Taiwan, Evergreen Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/iws-fleet-wins-additional-vessel-contracts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-09/0rmpwnp9/MarineTraffic-com-Rob-Thomson.jpg IWS Skywalker bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:34:42.030Z IWS Fleet wins additional vessel contracts Europe, Norway, IWS Fleet, Integrated Wind Solutions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-scraps-plans-to-electrify-norways-largest-offshore-oil-find https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-13/q50qxbqg/image.png Original illustration of FPSO at Equinor's Wisting oilfield bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:29:27.928Z Equinor scraps plans to electrify Norway's largest offshore oil find Europe, Norway, Equinor, Petoro, Aker BP, Asia, Japan, INPEX, Idemitsu Petroleum Norge, Idemitsu Kosan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-crude-shipments-surge-past-post-conflict-highs-at-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz 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 2026-06-25T18:24:07.933Z FEATURE | Crude shipments surge past post-conflict highs at Strait of Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, North America, United States, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-index-hits-lowest-level-in-more-than-two-months https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-11/bk504gj7/Jinhui-Shipping.jpg A Jinhui bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:17:18.724Z Baltic dry index hits lowest level in more than two months North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, MENA, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/alaskas-hex-acquires-new-offshore-vessel-for-cook-inlet-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ms5so5qd/Atlantis.jpg Atlantis bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:13:38.467Z Alaska's HEX acquires new offshore vessel for Cook Inlet operations North America, United States, Edison Chouest Offshore, Alaska https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/russia-vows-legal-action-if-britain-sells-cargo-from-seized-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-15/sifw4z70/2026-06-14T100145Z1220743582RC2HTLA9PHRHRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-BRITAIN-1536x1024.jpg The Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Smyrtos being boarded by UK forces bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:05:42.014Z Russia vows legal action if Britain sells cargo from seized tanker Europe, Russia, sanctions, United Kingdom, Ukraine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/video-france-seizes-another-tanker-linked-to-russian-shadow-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ll2s4nfp/HLp2iiKXMAAc3gx.jpg French naval forces seizing the "shadow fleet" tanker Deliver bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T18:01:12.660Z VIDEO | France seizes another tanker linked to Russian "shadow fleet" Europe, France, French Navy, Russia, sanctions, Port of Primorsk, Asia, Singapore, Africa, Cameroon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/taiwan-rehearses-response-to-potential-chinese-maritime-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-09/zlalo4y7/f1749423677158.jpg The Taiwan Coast Guard joined forces with the Ministry of National Defense and the Air Service Corps to carry out the Haian 12 military exercises in June 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:51:02.027Z Taiwan rehearses response to potential Chinese maritime blockade Asia, Taiwan, China, China Coast Guard, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/adnoc-drilling-takes-delivery-of-first-automated-walking-island-rig https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/verxxf6h/AD-300.jpg AD-300 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:44:19.728Z ADNOC Drilling takes delivery of first automated walking island rig MENA, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/china-state-refiners-weigh-cautious-return-to-iranian-oil-imports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:36:32.637Z China state refiners weigh cautious return to Iranian oil imports Asia, China, MENA, Iran, PetroChina, SINOPEC, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Africa, Latin America, Brazil, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/maersk-says-two-of-its-vessels-safely-left-persian-gulf-overnight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/nb7kpvl9/maersk-baltimore.jpg Maersk Baltimore bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:30:52.742Z Maersk says two of its vessels safely left Persian Gulf overnight Europe, Denmark, Maersk, MENA, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/vaar-energi-and-partners-prepare-for-142b-north-sea-development https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/i6c60w8i/Gjoa-source-Neptune-1024x713.jpg Gjøa platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T17:23:03.670Z Vaar Energi and partners prepare for $1.42b North Sea development Europe, Norway, Vaar Energi, North Sea, Harbour Energy, OKEA, Aker BP, DNO, INPEX, Idemitsu Kosan, Asia, Japan, Poland, ORLEN Group, Petoro, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/ongc-and-bp-sign-technical-services-contract-for-india-offshore-basin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/f2u6hul7/Picture1.jpg Signing of agreement between ONGC and BP bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T10:03:52.391Z ONGC and BP sign technical services contract for India offshore basin Asia, India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Europe, United Kingdom, BP https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/middle-east-fuel-oil-exports-bounce-back-toward-four-month-high https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:54:00.697Z Middle East fuel oil exports bounce back toward four-month high MENA, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Oman, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Aframax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/feature-drone-firm-anduril-eyes-takeover-of-historic-nissan-factory-in-japan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Anduril-Industries1.jpg Anduril Industries UUV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-21/ndez1org/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-Anduril-Industries1-1.avif The prototype Ghost Shark AUV bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:46:23.750Z FEATURE | Drone firm Anduril eyes takeover of historic Nissan factory in Japan North America, United States, Anduril Industries, Asia, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-welcomes-western-pushback-against-chinese-maritime-actions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:39:30.708Z Taiwan welcomes western pushback against Chinese maritime actions Asia, Taiwan, China, China Coast Guard, Taiwan Strait, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, North America, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/global-ship-lease-signs-413m-deal-for-five-newbuild-container-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-06/8pchka8o/download-1.jpg CMA CGM Thalassa, a containership owned by Global Ship Lease bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:32:51.746Z Global Ship Lease signs $413m deal for five newbuild container ships Europe, Greece, Global Ship Lease https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/bain-capital-outbids-rivals-to-acquire-everllence-for-84b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/l019iq3a/220908_0_MEPS_Roundup_MAN.jpg MAN Energy Solutions bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:23:48.969Z Bain Capital outbids rivals to acquire Everllence for $8.4b Europe, Germany, Everllence, Volkswagen, EQT Infrastructure, Bain Capital Credit, MENA, Qatar, acquisitions, business news, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/from-drought-to-deluge-hormuz-reopening-sparks-near-term-oil-glut https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:18:06.085Z From drought to deluge: Hormuz reopening sparks near-term oil glut MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-must-return-to-normal-quickly-china-urges 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 2026-06-25T09:10:58.870Z Strait of Hormuz shipping must return to normal quickly, China urges Asia, China, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-oman-release-joint-statement-on-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:07:25.407Z Iran, Oman release joint statement on Strait of Hormuz MENA, Oman, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/military-escorts-help-restore-strait-of-hormuz-oil-flows-us-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T09:07:02.649Z Military escorts help restore Strait of Hormuz oil flows to almost normal levels, US says North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Latin America, Venezuela https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-the-wellbeing-officer-a-friend-to-anyone-working-a-lonely-job-on-a-ship-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/hax1dh4u/Group-of-deck-cadets-on-a-ship-deck-sharing-a-happy-moment-under-the-Danish-flag-during-their-sea-assignment1.jpg A group of deck cadets having a lighthearted moment on the product tanker Maersk Curacao bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | The wellbeing officer: a friend to anyone working a lonely job on a ship [Grey Power] Sailors' Society, Europe, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-celsius-georgetown-danish-owners-new-large-lng-carrier-boasts-dual-fuel-propulsion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/001ybxty/Celsius-Georgetown-MarineTraffic-com-Kim-Sorensen-2.jpg Celsius Georgetown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/pkfnkf5a/20260412050352927.jpg Celsius Georgetown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/k5ar5z92/20260409101434214.jpg Celsius Georgetown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/99kdp68t/Celsius-Georgetown-MarineTraffic-com-Kim-Sorensen.jpg Celsius Georgetown bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Celsius Georgetown – Danish owner's new large LNG carrier boasts dual-fuel propulsion Asia, Europe, Celsius Georgetown (vessel), Celsius Shipping, Denmark, Finland, Deltamarin, China, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry, Marshall Islands, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vessel-review-viking-fjolvar-hybrid-cruise-ship-to-serve-seine-river-itineraries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/uqyvbfcw/Longships-Rhine-Sunset-Speyer1.jpg Viking Fjolvar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/7oqhcpxi/Standard-stateroom-Viking.avif Standard stateroom https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/r8x81it2/Shop-Viking.jpg Shop https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/3npp0b2d/Sun-deck-Viking.jpg Sun deck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/qgjz5t2o/Viking-Fjolvar-MarineTraffic-com-Wendy-Vandeville.jpg Viking Fjolvar bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Viking Fjolvar – Hybrid cruise ship to serve Seine River itineraries Europe, United States, Viking Cruises, France, Seine River, Viking Fjolvar (vessel), Neptun Werft, Germany, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-june-25-russian-electric-ferry-us-domestic-cruise-ship-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/71now1jv/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/asg8slvp/ACL880x440AMERICAN-MAVERICK1.jpg American Maverick https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/gyadjvux/STLC1.jpg The Project EM901 electric river ferry Oreshek 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/iz2e1lj5/Shane-Finlayson-placing-coin-on-Daintree-Ferry-keel.jpg Placing of the coin during the keel-laying ceremony for a new cable ferry for the Daintree River ferry service bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:50:26.759Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | June 25 – Russian electric ferry, US domestic cruise ship and more North America, United States, American Cruise Lines, American Maverick (vessel), Europe, Russia, Project EM901, Oreshek (vessel), State Transport Leasing Company, Emperium, Vodohod, Asia, Vietnam, Austal Vietnam, Dory 2 (vessel), Degage Group, French Polynesia, Oceania, Australia, Queensland, Birdon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/seining/custom-purse-seiner-delivered-to-south-africa-operator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/ryacfrjd/Creativity-Sachal-Shipyard1.jpg Creativity bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T08:21:42.256Z Custom purse seiner delivered to South Africa operator Africa, South Africa, Sachal Shipyard, Creativity (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/mpc-container-ships-to-acquire-four-7000teu-vessels-with-three-year-charter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/04955o03/10-Governance-banner-image.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T07:59:57.444Z MPC Container Ships to acquire four 7,000TEU vessels with three-year charter Europe, Norway, MPC Container Ships https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/ship-suspected-of-criminal-involvement-intercepted-near-solomon-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/mwctfg33/Wealth-Solomon-Islands-Police.55b08a1.jpg The general cargo ship Wealth following its seizure near the Solomon Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T07:49:36.254Z Ship suspected of criminal involvement intercepted near Solomon Islands Oceania, Solomon Islands, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Solomon Islands Customs https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/commissioning-underway-on-russian-fishery-companys-newest-trawler https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/tyiyvaar/Admiralty-Shipyards.jpg The Project ST192 factory trawler Kapitan Yunak built by United Shipbuilding Corporation's Admiralty Shipyards. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T05:21:36.053Z Commissioning underway on Russian Fishery Company's newest trawler Europe, Norway, Russia, Skipsteknisk, Admiralty Shipyards, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Marine Engineering Bureau, Project ST192, Kapitan Yunak (vessel), Russian Fishery Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/salvage-begins-on-sunken-russian-tug-kapitan-ushakov https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/45xfpc9t/MarineTraffic-com-chaika-official.jpg The Russian Navy icebreaking tug Kapitan Ushakov at a shipyard in Saint Petersburg, June 19, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T04:34:10.082Z Salvage begins on sunken Russian tug Kapitan Ushakov Europe, incidents, Russia, Kapitan Ushakov (vessel), Russian Navy, Saint Petersburg, Project 23470 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/polish-navy-ships-to-be-equipped-with-vtol-uavs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/z5jimq12/V-BATispreparedforlaunchfromUSSMichaelMonsoorduringRIMPAC20221.jpg Contractors prepare to launch a Shield AI VTOL UAV for first flight on board the US Navy Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor during Exercise Rim of the Pacific, July 13, 2022. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T02:32:18.295Z Polish Navy ships to be equipped with VTOL UAVs Europe, Poland, Polish Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/construction-begins-on-new-us-coast-guard-medium-icebreakers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-12/n15xd7vu/110226-G-IV660-0001.jpg Rendering of an Arctic security cutter bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T02:10:12.146Z Construction begins on new US Coast Guard medium icebreakers North America, polar, Arctic, Arctic security cutter, US Coast Guard, United States, Europe, Finland, Sata Shipbuilding, Helsinki Shipyard, Davie Defense, Texas, Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corporation, United Kingdom, Inocea Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/hellenic-navys-third-fdi-hn-frigate-enters-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-25/o1xm7car/Naval-Group1.jpg HS Formion, the Hellenic Navy's third FDI HN frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-06-25T01:57:44.245Z Hellenic Navy's third FDI HN frigate enters sea trials Europe, Greece, Hellenic Navy, HS Formion (vessel), FDI, FDI HN, France, Naval Group, French Navy, Kimon class, HS Kimon (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-shipping-and-offshore/seafarer-placement-initiative-secures-government-funding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/l8ls87i0/sydney_daily_vessel_movements_banner.jpg Tanker in Sydney Harbour bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T22:06:00.390Z Seafarer placement initiative secures government funding Siera Marine Management https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/navigare-shippings-newest-dry-cargo-vessel-formally-named https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/m87seg8v/Royal-T-Shipyard-Hav-Leiti-21.jpg Christening ceremony of Navigare Shipping's new dry cargo vessel Hav Leiti, June 24, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T21:47:43.880Z Navigare Shipping's newest dry cargo vessel formally named Europe, Faroe Islands, Royal T Shipyards, Netherlands, Navigare Shipping, Hav Leiti (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/crew-rescued-after-fishing-boat-sinks-in-western-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-24/ikxxanpt/72946703824816405156858058388422180813088002n1.jpg Philippine Coast Guard personnel watch over the rescued crew of the fishing vessel Nornina A off Palawan province. The vessel suffered water ingress while returning to her homeport on June 22, 2026, forcing the crew to abandon her. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-24T20:51:24.193Z Crew rescued after fishing boat sinks off western Philippines incidents, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Nornina A (vessel), Spratly Islands