https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/beleaguered-iran-says-it-will-not-accept-maximalist-us-demands-as-pakistan-pursues-peace https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/5wrsx5me/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624-1.jpg Map showing Iran and Persian Gulf bairdmaritime en 2026-04-25T19:19:08.606Z Beleaguered Iran says it will not accept "maximalist" US demands as Pakistan pursues peace United States, North America, Iran, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-us-military-strikes-narco-boat-in-eastern-pacific-killing-two https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-25/mm21zp8h/HGur2sQbAAATCiu.jpg US military strikes narco boat in Eastern Pacific, April 24, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-25T19:12:09.521Z VIDEO | US military strikes narco boat in Eastern Pacific, killing two Colombia, Latin America, United States, North America, drug trafficking, drug smuggling, US Southern Command, USA/Caribbean Conflicts (2025-) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-us-law-enforcement-raids-offices-of-houston-fuel-trader-ikon-midstream https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-25/bhp29tjk/download-33.jpg Torm Agnes bairdmaritime en 2026-04-25T19:07:01.894Z FEATURE | US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream United States, North America, Mexico, Latin America, Torm Agnes (vessel), Ikon Midstream, US Customs and Border Protection https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/hypersonic-weapon-startup-castelion-wins-105m-us-navy-contract-for-fa-18-integration https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/rg5mu7c9/260303-N-NO146-4011.avif Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-25T18:54:55.642Z Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion wins $105m US navy contract for F/A-18 integration United States, North America, United States Navy, Castelion https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/metal-fatigue-caused-ramp-collapse-at-danish-ferry-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/9ocb0qqy/7300d358-b3b6-42a5-b0d3-83065936c091.jpg A ramp collapsed at the Port of Nordby, Fano, Denmark on February 9, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T20:45:49.255Z Metal fatigue caused ramp collapse at Danish ferry port Europe, Denmark, Molslinjen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/us-sanctions-chinese-teapot-refinery-for-buying-iran-crude-in-latest-crackdown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T20:31:40.745Z US sanctions Chinese "teapot" refinery for buying billions of dollars worth of Iran crude North America, United States, Asia, China, Hengli Group, MENA, Iran, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/higher-oil-exploration-spending-anticipated-as-global-supplies-tighten https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/m25pit3j/appo-1.jpg Nashville exploration well off the Gulf of America bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T20:23:25.423Z Higher oil exploration spending anticipated as global supplies tighten North America, United States, SLB, Baker Hughes, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Halliburton https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/china-offshore-oil-engineering-posts-lower-profit-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-24/wa16dqvh/W020241104656705179514.jpg Deep Sea No. 1, a project of COOEC bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T20:13:38.324Z China Offshore Oil Engineering posts lower profit in Q1 2026 Asia, China, CNOOC Offshore Oil Engineering, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/fire-at-russian-black-sea-port-finally-put-out-days-after-ukraine-drone-attack https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/fjx3r0c3/2026-04-20T072654Z1670389305RC2VSKAZHXUCRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-PORT-DRONES-1776670429.jpg Fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T19:57:32.753Z Fire at Russian Black Sea port finally put out days after Ukraine drone attack Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Tuapse, Rosneft https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/eu-to-insist-on-controversial-carbon-tax-setting-stage-for-clash-with-us https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/8c2c00a1-b5c1-419c-b6b1-7b81b9260b7a/Council%20132_banner_medium.jpg IMO Council meeting bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T19:49:31.039Z EU to insist on controversial carbon tax, setting stage for clash with US Europe, European Union, International Maritime Organisation, North America, United States, Asia, China, Latin America, Brazil, Panama, Africa, Liberia, Oceania, Marshall Islands, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, Bahri, Norway, environmental activism https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/slbs-q1-profit-drops-due-to-middle-east-conflict-looks-to-pass-on-costs-to-customers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-18/he4tnj3r/offshore-drilling-packages-combo.jpg Offshore rig bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T19:40:33.990Z SLB's Q1 profit drops due to Middle East conflict, looks to pass on costs to customers North America, United States, SLB, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, financial results, business news, Halliburton, Baker Hughes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/stainless-tankers-posts-lower-profit-in-2025-amid-vessel-sales-and-drydocking-cycle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-05/rolt7i1c/DeWatermark.ai1762365661489.jpeg Orchid Sylt, a tanker owned by Stainless Tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T19:30:24.315Z Stainless Tankers posts lower profit in 2025 due to vessel sales and drydocking cycle Europe, Norway, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-shadows-us-philippines-drills-with-live-fire-exercises https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-15/pfexvxam/3bc714d7b9aa132d7ababe50455473f2.jpg The Type 054A guided-missile frigate Yiyang (Hull 548) attached to a destroyer flotilla with the East China Sea Fleet under the PLA Navy steams in waters of the East China Sea during a maritime live-fire training exercise on January 26, 2018 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T19:17:07.516Z China shadows US-Philippines drills with live-fire exercises Asia, Japan, North America, China, Taiwan, US Navy, Philippines, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Philippine Navy, United States, South China Sea territory disputes, United States Navy, Exercise Balikatan, military exercises https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/caught-in-the-crossfire-seafarers-stuck-in-the-persian-gulf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/xm7kfuam/7d5892e0-f540-4457-9bbb-031a02b59f5ff2c823d4.jpg Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree on fire after being attacked by suspected Iranian projectiles bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T19:10:49.624Z Caught in the crossfire: Seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf MENA, Persian Gulf, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, United States, North America, Iran, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-jones-act-waiver-extended-by-90-days-as-debate-over-controversial-law-continues https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/media/k2/items/src/34570ba96cc3a4daee50221a47a4e2ec.jpg The Harvest, a Jones Act tanker designed for transporting liquefied ammonia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T19:04:19.201Z US Jones Act waiver extended by 90 days as debate over controversial law continues North America, United States, Jones Act, Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/norway-forms-expert-group-to-improve-wild-fish-quality https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-08/un1yglph/220314_6_FHF.jpg A fishing village in Norway bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T18:55:38.617Z Norway forms expert group to improve wild fish quality Europe, Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/factbox-falkland-islands-in-focus-as-the-us-considers-changing-its-stance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/abmajwhy/Falkland-Islands-Map-edited.jpg Map showing Falkland Islands' location https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/43pywdvg/Aerial_photo_Port_Stanley.jpg Port Stanley, Falkland Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T18:54:16.563Z FACTBOX | Falkland Islands in focus as the US considers changing its stance United Kingdom, Europe, Falkland Islands, Latin America, Argentina, North America, United States, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-traffic-slows-to-a-trickle-amid-us-iran-tensions-only-five-ships-transit-in-24-hours https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T18:38:13.397Z Strait of Hormuz traffic slows to a trickle amid US-Iran tensions, only five ships transit in 24 hours MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran, North America, United States, Germany, Europe, Hapag Lloyd, Iraq, US Navy, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-oil-shipment-arriving-in-japan-first-since-the-start-of-iran-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/685x4uzr/phtcr.jpg Cosmo Oil refinery, Chiba, Japan bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T18:30:37.016Z US oil shipment arriving in Japan, first since the start of Iran war Asia, Japan, North America, United States, Latin America, Panama Canal, ENEOS Group, Idemitsu Kosan, Japan Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tsakos-energy-navigation-secures-charter-extensions-for-shuttle-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/wlag2a1g/977ee10e-0737-4fda-b161-bd95feb53d3c-1777026474.jpg Brasil 2014, a Tsakos Energy Navigation DP2 shuttle tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T10:30:31.395Z Tsakos Energy Navigation secures charter extensions for shuttle tankers Europe, Greece, Tsakos Energy Navigation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-reaches-iraqi-terminal-to-load-crude-second-since-hormuz-closure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T10:16:20.681Z Tanker reaches Iraqi terminal to load crude, second since Hormuz closure MENA, Iraq, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Basra Gateway Terminal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/eu-tightens-the-screws-on-russian-lng-byproducts-with-new-ban https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/gf174fk4/yamal_lng.jpg Yamal LNG facility in Siberia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T10:08:59.640Z EU tightens the screws on Russian LNG byproducts with new ban sanctions, Europe, European Union, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Yamal LNG project, Arctic LNG 2, Arctic, polar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/hapag-lloyd-ship-clears-strait-of-hormuz-company-mum-on-details-of-crossing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/5q97x4ku/bd3eebf32e04c907d6d9fc42f4213df5.jpg A Hapag Lloyd ship bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T10:02:45.296Z Hapag-Lloyd ship clears Strait of Hormuz, company mum on details of crossing Europe, Germany, Hapag Lloyd, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/seacon-shipping-sells-two-bulk-carriers-to-asyad-for-727m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/jmgdxddn/seacon-vancouver.jpeg Seacon Vancouver bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T09:54:37.520Z Seacon Shipping sells two bulk carriers to Asyad for $72.7m Asia, Hong Kong, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings, MENA, Oman, Asyad Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/indonesian-minister-walks-back-on-malacca-strait-monetisation-comments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/r9owavum/StraitofMalaccahighlighted.jpg Malacca Strait (highlighted in red) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T09:46:25.246Z Indonesian minister walks back on Malacca Strait monetisation comments Asia, Indonesia, Malacca Strait, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/nearly-all-voting-inpex-workers-back-strike-at-key-australian-gas-hub https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/tish4moq/bladinpointichthys.jpg Ichthys LNG plant, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T09:40:25.026Z Nearly all voting Inpex workers back strike at key Australian gas hub Oceania, Australia, Ichthys LNG Project, INPEX, Asia, Japan, INPEX Australia, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-suggests-seized-iranian-ship-was-a-gift-from-china-foreign-ministry-issues-denial 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 2026-04-24T09:36:07.682Z Trump suggests seized Iranian ship was a "gift from China," foreign ministry issues denial Asia, China, North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/research-vessel-crewmember-dies-during-stopover-in-brazil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/z9xjf8cn/Malizia-Explorer1.jpg Malizia Explorer bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T09:31:17.774Z Research vessel crewmember dies during stopover in Brazil Latin America, Europe, Germany, Brazil, Malizia Explorer (vessel), France, Team Malizia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-pentagon-email-suggests-freezing-out-nato-allies-who-sat-out-iran-war 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/i3s3eh9c/260304-D-D0477-6210.avif An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026 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 2026-04-24T09:22:55.951Z FEATURE | Pentagon email suggests freezing out NATO allies who sat out Iran war North America, United States, NATO, Europe, Spain, United Kingdom, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/opinion-us-lng-is-shielding-the-world-from-qatari-supply-shock https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-03/gcyslhll/bechtelSabine-Pass-Liquefaction-2022.jpg Sabine Pass LNG export terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-23/yf5vd6t9/VGProjects-Location-MapMobile.jpg Venture Global project locations bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T09:13:32.957Z OPINION | US LNG is shielding the world from Qatari supply shock North America, United States, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Venture Global LNG, Sabine Pass terminal, Cheniere Energy Partners, Europe, Port of Plaquemines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/goldman-sachs-persian-gulf-oil-production-recovery-likely-in-months-once-hormuz-reopens https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-05/tizanass/eyJ3IjoxNDcwLCJmIjoid2VicCIsImsiOiI2ODg3YjljMTg2MjA1NWY3Njk3YmU4YmE5NDJhNDk0MCIsImZwIjpbMC41LDBdLCJyIjoxLjUsIm8iOiJnbG9iYWwifQ.jpg Platform at the Safaniyah oilfield in Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T09:05:26.675Z Goldman Sachs: Persian Gulf oil production recovery likely in months once Hormuz reopens Goldman Sachs, MENA, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/dp-world-inaugurates-posorja-terminal-expansion-project-in-ecuador https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/8h5cpmys/DP-World-Equador1.jpg DP World Posorja Terminal in Ecuador bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T09:03:48.698Z DP World inaugurates Posorja Terminal expansion project in Ecuador MENA, United Arab Emirates, DP World, Latin America, Ecuador, Port of Posorja, Pacific Ocean, Ecuadorian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/conflicts-over-shipbuilding-plans-caused-phelans-ouster-trump-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-19/qf5ex7hx/251117-N-N2201-0021.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:59:59.903Z Conflicts over shipbuilding plans caused Phelan's ouster, Trump says North America, United States, US Navy, United States Navy, The Pentagon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/awards-2025-best-large-buoy-tender-pole-star-osk-design-seaplace-astilleros-gondan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-26/m9rgt57h/Astilleros-Gondan-main1.jpg Best Large Buoy Tender – Pole Star bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Large Buoy Tender – Pole Star – OSK Design, Seaplace & Astilleros Gondan Europe, Pole Star, Best of 2025 Awards, United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, Astilleros Gondán, Seaplace, OSK Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-strengthening-the-link-between-ship-and-state-new-imo-guidelines-to-address-the-problem-of-false-flags-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/jjn2oqkq/8588641d52bdf4fbea9e86a346a356b8f869123087311b26c5b9ed114e023212.jpg Swedish authorities attempt to board the suspected Russian "shadow fleet" cargo ship Caffa off the coast of Trelleborg, March 6, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Strengthening the link between ship and state: new IMO guidelines to address the problem of false flags [Grey Power] International Maritime Organisation, US Coast Guard, North America, United States, International Chamber of Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/vessel-review-saga-compact-usv-to-conduct-surveys-in-norways-inland-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/ci41p7a2/Saga-HydroSurv-Unmanned-Survey-main.jpg Saga https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/f2pv6g3i/USV-Saga-REAV-25-Uncrewed-Surface-Vessel1.jpg Saga https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/hqccfuhg/Saga-HydroSurv-Unmanned-Survey-3.jpg Saga https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/olmq8flz/Saga-HydroSurv-Unmanned-Survey-2.jpg Saga https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/71wkbvwu/Screenshot24-4-2026104227www.hydro-surv.com.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Saga – Compact USV to conduct surveys in Norway’s inland waters Europe, United Kingdom, HydroSurv Unmanned Survey, Saga, Norway, Skanska Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-sino-ocean-9802-chinese-inland-chemical-tanker-with-methanol-propulsion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/7n0p3oxo/Sino-Ocean-9802-China-Classification-Society.jpg Sino-Ocean 9802 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/sb24mftc/Sino-Ocean-9802-Weichai.jpg Sino-Ocean 9802 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Sino-Ocean 9802 – Chinese inland chemical tanker with methanol propulsion Asia, China, Sino Ocean 9802 (vessel), China Classification Society, Yangtze River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/trump-nuclear-weapons-not-needed-in-iran-conflict https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-01/pr6oxcw9/HCQfET1XAAAKMRw.jpg Missile launched from US warship during Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:46:26.262Z Trump: Nuclear weapons not needed in Iran conflict North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-oil-offers-band-aid-solution-to-cubas-electricity-shortages https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/5r3phzmx/anatoly-kolodkin-russian-tanker.jpeg The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:40:37.145Z Russian oil offers band-aid solution to Cuba’s electricity shortages Latin America, Cuba, Europe, Russia, North America, United States, USA/Caribbean Conflicts (2025-) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/jones-act-waiver-allows-foreign-tanker-to-deliver-texas-crude-to-domestic-refinery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/yedu30g6/Phillips1.jpg Phillips 66 terminal, Beaumont, Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:35:26.077Z Jones Act waiver allows foreign tanker to deliver Texas crude to domestic refinery North America, United States, Jones Act, Texas, Phillips 66, Pennsylvania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/malaysian-defence-ministry-orders-anti-ship-missiles-for-future-surface-combatants https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/h8ncyzwl/SINKEX-Turkeys-anti-ship-missile-Atmaca-aces-final-qualification-test-3.jpg.jpg Atmaca anti-ship missile being fired from the Turkish Navy Ada-class corvette TCG Kinalaida bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T08:28:29.473Z Malaysian Defence Ministry orders anti-ship missiles for future surface combatants Asia, Turkey, STM Defence, Royal Malaysian Navy, Malaysia, Littoral mission ship https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/canadian-military-to-seek-local-industry-input-for-warship-procurement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/d19doo6k/HMCSEdmontonPortlandFleetWeek201711.jpg The Royal Canadian Navy Kingston-class patrol vessel HMCS Edmonton transits the Willamette River for Portland Rose Festival and Fleet Week in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2017. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T05:18:40.967Z Canadian military to seek local industry input for warship procurement North America, Canada, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Forces, Gulf of St Lawrence, Kingston class, polar, Arctic, Halifax class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/hornbeck-offshore-to-merge-with-helix-energy-solutions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-17/7mznik4d/Eastern-Shipbuilding-Group-41.jpg Hornbeck Offshore Services' service operation vessel HOS Rocinante bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T05:06:52.824Z Hornbeck Offshore to merge with Helix Energy Solutions business news, mergers, United States, North America, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Hornbeck Offshore Services https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/cruise-ship-crew-recover-five-deceased-bodies-from-mediterranean-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/8yozkxuz/Sapphire-Princess-Princess-Cruises1.jpg Sapphire Princess bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T04:56:22.413Z Cruise ship crew recover five deceased bodies from Mediterranean Sea Princess Cruises, North America, Mediterranean Sea, Spain, Europe, Sapphire Princess https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/nauticus-robotics-awarded-archaeological-investigation-project-off-us-east-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-06/xz9l2m8v/NR-ProductPageCarousel-Aquanaut-021.jpg A Nauticus Robotics AUV bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T04:37:20.514Z Nauticus Robotics awarded archaeological investigation project off US East Coast North America, United States, Nauticus Robotics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-fishing-and-aquaculture/murchison-roadside-checks-intercept-fishing-offence https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/i77plvad/Aerial-photo-of-the-roadside-checkpoint-at-Denham-18Apr26.jpg Aerial photo of the Denham checkpoint bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T03:58:15.346Z Murchison roadside checks intercept fishing offence Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/scottish-conservatives-propose-alternative-measures-to-boost-local-fishing-sector https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-24/nlaxrz0a/Photo_Scottish_Pelagic_Fishermens_Association1.jpg The Scottish fishing vessel Unity bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T02:23:54.133Z Scottish Conservatives propose alternative measures to boost local fishing sector Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/apm-terminals-secures-concession-extension-at-spains-valencia-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/hrimqmz2/APM-Terminals-Valencia-in-Spain.jpg APM Terminals Valencia in Spain bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T01:43:24.199Z APM Terminals secures concession extension at Spain's Valencia Port Europe, Spain, Denmark, APM Terminals, Port of Valencia, Port Authority of Valencia, Gemini Cooperation Agreement, Maersk, Germany, Hapag Lloyd https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-offloads-over-193m-in-drugs-interdicted-in-caribbean-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/qchmif5a/260423-G-KB987-11051.jpg Bales of illicit drugs worth more than US$19 million are stacked on a pier during a drug offload from the US Coast Guard medium endurance cutter USCGC Resolute at Base Miami Beach, Florida, April 23, 2026. The seized contraband was the result of three interdictions in the Caribbean Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T01:21:05.200Z US Coast Guard offloads over $19.3m in drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea North America, United States, US Coast Guard, drugs, Caribbean Sea, Medium Endurance Cutter, USCGC Resolute, Freedom class, Littoral Combat Ship, USS Billings, USCGC Tahoma, Florida https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/joint-naval-exercise-obangame-express-2026-kicks-off-in-cameroon https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/qb33z6ti/260423-N-YD731-10021.jpg Exercise Obangame Express opening ceremony in Cameroon, April 23, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T01:07:22.085Z Joint naval exercise Obangame Express 2026 kicks off in Cameroon United States, North America, US Navy, Cameroon, Africa, Europe, Latin America, Gulf of Guinea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-craft-news-roundup-april-24-focus-on-naval-usvs-us-and-german-projects-in-the-pipeline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/53g586e4/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/xye79amj/67777765215834042671216131656745346833155787n1.jpg The initial USV under construction at Breaux Brothers Enterprises' Louisiana facilities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/fhfgw53m/69e6543eb3409a9f86ecca69H38-Weaponization-20Foot-Container-2resized-p-20001.jpg Artist's impression of a Magnet Defense MUSV firing a missile https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/3own6604/Comet10-2.jpg BlackSea Technologies' new high-speed USV design https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/bgy6vt3w/S42.jpg Concept render of Saildrone's new high-speed USVs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/br9yc486/Rheinmetall.jpg Artist's impression of a Rheinmetall-Kraken USV bairdmaritime en 2026-04-24T00:52:27.395Z Unmanned Craft News Roundup | April 24 – Focus on naval USVs: US and German projects in the pipeline North America, Europe, Germany, Rheinmetall, United States, US Navy, US Department of Defense, Breaux Brothers Enterprises, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Saildrone, Magnet Defense, Hanwha Defense USA, BlackSea Technologies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/equinor-exploration-at-north-sea-prospects-comes-up-empty https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/l92o3akg/visund.jpg Visund A platform bairdmaritime en 2026-04-23T19:26:25.784Z Equinor-led exploration at North Sea prospects comes up empty Europe, Norway, Equinor, Norwegian Offshore Directorate, Spain, Repsol, ConocoPhilips, North America, United States, Petoro https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/iranian-swarm-tactics-return-to-haunt-strait-of-hormuz-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/230503-N-NO146-10051.jpg A screenshot of a video showing fast attack craft from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy swarming the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Niovi as it transits the Strait of Hormuz, May 3, 2023. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-23T19:21:42.094Z Iranian swarm tactics return to haunt Strait of Hormuz shipping MENA, Iran, North America, United States, US Navy, Strait of Hormuz