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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/south-korean-refineries-consider-venezuelan-oil-to-diversify-supply-from-middle-east</loc>
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<news:title>Subsea 7 reports increased Q2 earnings, raises full-year guidance</news:title>
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<news:title>Squeezed by shipping risks, Singapore sees oil inventories drop again</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T17:33:41.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attempted illegal English Channel crossing ends in three deaths</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/eight-new-lng-bunkering-licences-issued-in-singapore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T17:30:15.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight new LNG bunkering licences issued in Singapore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/bp-starts-production-at-offshore-expansion-project-in-gulf-of-america</loc>
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<image:caption>BP Atlantis offshore platform in the Gulf of America</image:caption>
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<news:title>BP starts production at offshore expansion project in Gulf of America</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/nyk-ties-up-with-compatriot-mitsubishi-in-221m-lng-push</loc>
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<news:title>NYK ties up with compatriot Mitsubishi in $221m LNG push</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/rising-defence-spending-uk-submarine-orders-boost-bae-systems-outlook</loc>
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<image:caption>The Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine HMS Astute as it nears completion at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness facilities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T17:13:01.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising defence spending, UK submarine orders boost BAE Systems outlook</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/germanys-rhine-river-nears-historic-low-yet-ships-keep-moving-at-reduced-loads</loc>
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<image:caption>Kaub, Germany</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T17:07:27.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Germany's Rhine River nears historic low, yet ships keep moving at reduced loads</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/us-navy-awards-766b-in-submarine-contracts-to-american-shipyards</loc>
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<image:caption>A US Navy Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:42:06.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Navy awards $76.6b in submarine contracts to American shipyards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/small-sea-drone-gets-close-to-chinese-warship-in-philippine-waters</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:40:51.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small sea drone gets close to Chinese warship in Philippine waters</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-middle-east-oil-market-braces-for-a-tough-future-as-war-drags-on</loc>
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<image:caption>Middle East map</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:31:58.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Middle East oil market braces for a tough future as war drags on</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Asia, Europe, North America, United States, Kuwait</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/first-qatari-lng-cargo-leaves-strait-of-hormuz-since-early-july-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:22:46.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First Qatari LNG cargo leaves Strait of Hormuz since early July attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Yemen, Red Sea, Houthi rebels, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/nigeria-detains-foreign-owned-tanker-for-alleged-oil-theft</loc>
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<image:caption>Nigerian Navy personnel take the crew of the tanker Filia into custody on July 23, 2026, over allegations that the ship had illegally loaded crude worth around US$490,000.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:08:20.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nigeria detains foreign-owned tanker for alleged oil theft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa, Asia, Nigerian Navy, São Tomé and Principe, Filia (vessel), Nigeria, Hong Kong, China</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/qatarenergy-buys-1b-worth-of-us-lng-in-good-faith-gesture-to-asian-clients</loc>
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<image:caption>A QatarEnergy LNG carrier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:06:58.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>QatarEnergy buys $1b worth of US LNG in "good faith" gesture to Asian clients</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/uk-awards-78b-contract-for-its-next-nuclear-submarine-fleet</loc>
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<image:caption>Rendering of a Dreadnought-class submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T10:00:15.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK awards $7.8b contract for its next nuclear submarine fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, BAE Systems, Royal Navy, Dreadnought class</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/saudi-arabia-rallies-dozens-of-nations-to-form-red-sea-security-coalition</loc>
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<image:caption>Red Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T09:55:40.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia rallies dozens of nations to form Red Sea security coalition</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthi rebels, terrorism, Red Sea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-vessel-news-roundup-july-30-taiwanese-csov-launch-saudi-osv-orders-and-more</loc>
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<image:caption>Ta San Shang Marine's hybrid commissioning service operation vessel TSS Challenger</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rendering of Far East Cable's new cable laying vessel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gaz-System's new FSRU Solidarity following her launch at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' facilities in South Korea</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Signing of the OSV construction contract between Bahri Logistics and Grandweld Shipyards</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T09:36:05.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Offshore Vessel News Roundup | July 30 – Taiwanese CSOV launch, Saudi OSV orders and more</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/russian-navys-newest-cruise-missile-submarine-floated-out</loc>
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<image:caption>Launching ceremony for the future Russian Navy nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine Ulyanovsk, July 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T09:14:46.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian Navy's newest cruise missile submarine floated out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia, Europe, Russian Navy, Ulyanovsk (vessel), Project 885M, Yasen M class, Sevmash, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Malakhit Marine Engineering Bureau</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/seining/vessel-review-hargun-norwegian-family-to-operate-blue-whiting-pursertrawler-off-western-ireland</loc>
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<image:caption>Hargun</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hargun</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Engine room</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aft deck</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wheelhouse</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Galley</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-30T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Hargun – Norwegian family to operate blue whiting purser/trawler off western Ireland</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Ireland, Norway, Hargun (vessel), Hargun Havfiske, Poland, Karstensens Skibsværft, Karstensens Shipyard Poland, DNV</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-acs-sp-voyager-versatile-large-capacity-ethane-carrier-built-for-worldwide-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>ACS SP Voyager</image:caption>
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<image:caption>ACS SP Voyager</image:caption>
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<image:caption>ACS SP Voyager</image:caption>
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<news:keywords>Asia, Malaysia, Petra Energy, MENA, United Arab Emirates, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipping-traffic-through-bab-el-mandeb-surges-to-weekly-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-07/cbs3taf9/1920px-GulfofAdenmap.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding Yemen and African countries</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:23:35.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shipping traffic through Bab el-Mandeb surges to weekly high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bab el Mandeb Strait, MENA, Yemen, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Houthi rebels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/adani-ports-beats-global-trade-headwinds-with-higher-q1-2026-profit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/mkxjs5kv/DJI03201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishnapatnam Port</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:19:21.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Ports beats global trade headwinds with higher Q1 2026 profit</news:title>
<news:keywords>financial results, business news, Asia, India, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-dashes-diplomatic-breakthrough-hopes-over-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:15:25.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran dashes diplomatic breakthrough hopes over Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Malacca Strait, Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/jinhui-holdings-enters-sale-and-leaseback-deals-for-two-new-bulkers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-11/bk504gj7/Jinhui-Shipping.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Jinhui bulk carrier</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:09:14.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jinhui Holdings enters sale and leaseback deals for two new bulkers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Hong Kong, China, Jinhui Holdings Company, Jinhui Shipping and Transportation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/iran-war-spurs-us-and-saudi-consortium-to-fast-track-5b-refinery-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/p53fgm5z/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf) map</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:06:27.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran war spurs US and Saudi consortium to fast-track $5b refinery plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/feature-exposed-by-us-war-iran-rushes-to-secure-chinese-missiles</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/480onnkn/QW-12MANPADSArmy-20222022-08-202262.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A QW-12 man-portable air defence system</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/bibttua6/iran-strike-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US forces launch strikes against targets in Iran in retaliation to attacks on ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:00:53.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Exposed by US war, Iran rushes to secure Chinese missiles</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Asia, China, Pakistan, North America, United States</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/petrobras-pushes-production-to-its-limits-on-conflict-driven-import-cuts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-19/f37ftkw7/p-40b.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petrobras' P-40 offshore oil platform</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:54:16.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrobras pushes production to its limits on conflict-driven import cuts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Petrobras</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-july-29-chinese-yards-focus-bulker-deliveries-to-africa-swiss-car-carrier-order-and-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/e5aapy1x/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/cxjge85j/8600-CEU-CAR-CARRIER-SIGN-CEREMONY-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatives of Sallaum Lines and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard at the signing of the contract for a new 8,600CEU pure car and truck carrier, July 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/pgd1mfxg/mv-wontanara-delivery-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wontanara</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-27/583j3eg2/20260727001927338-e17850828273341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zijing Mining Group's inland bulk carrier Jinhang No 1</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-23/2qo2zrj6/Glovis-Nova1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Glovis Nova</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:52:29.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | July 29 – Chinese yards focus: bulker deliveries to Africa, Swiss car carrier order and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Switzerland, Sallaum Lines, China, Asia, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, North America, Canada, CSL Group, Wontanara (vessel), CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding, Shandong Xinneng Shipbuilding, Tanzania, Africa, Zijin Mining Group, South Korea, Korea Ocean Business Corporation, Glovis Nova (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings, Singapore, Tsuneishi Group Zhoushan Shipbuilding, seacon ship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/new-zealand-greenlights-offshore-exploration-first-after-reversing-ban</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/s8wjx8cb/political-3224681920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map showing Australia, New Zealand and the Tasman Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:48:34.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand greenlights offshore exploration, first after reversing ban</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, New Zealand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/floating-energy-storage-tank-prototype-deployed-off-italy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/ac75i6h5/c4b789fb-b8a9-8020-a981-1074f4d71506-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sizable Energy's offshore energy storage tank prototype being installed via crane</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:36:03.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floating energy storage tank prototype deployed off Italy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sizable Energy, Europe, Italy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/no-deal-on-hormuz-fees-us-oil-group-rejects-proposed-waterway-tolls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>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.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:35:05.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No deal on Hormuz fees: US oil group rejects proposed waterway tolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, North America, United States, American Petroleum Institute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-tensions-escalate-as-us-and-saudi-strikes-pro-iran-groups-in-iraq</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Middle East map</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:28:01.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Tensions escalate as US and Saudi strikes pro-Iran groups in Iraq</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/saudi-oil-tanker-forced-off-course-following-houthi-missile-attack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-04/zh2edq9d/Houthi-Asef-missile1(1).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Close-up of Asef missiles used by Yemen's Houthi rebels in attacks on shipping in the Red Sea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:18:41.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi oil tanker forced off course following Houthi missile attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthi rebels, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Red Sea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/sallaum-lines-selects-chinese-builder-for-new-dual-fuel-car-carrier</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/cxjge85j/8600-CEU-CAR-CARRIER-SIGN-CEREMONY-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatives of Sallaum Lines and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard at the signing of the contract for a new 8,600CEU pure car and truck carrier, July 28, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:18:13.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sallaum Lines selects Chinese builder for new dual-fuel car carrier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Switzerland, Asia, China, Sallaum Lines, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, LNG, China Merchants Group, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/canadas-team-omer-defends-title-sets-new-record-at-seventh-european-international-submarine-races</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/5oq44pei/eISR-main1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Team OMER's human-powered submarine during the 2026 European International Submarine Races held in Gosport, UK. Team OMER won the 2026 races, adding to their previous victories in 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2024.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/zt3oun7s/eISR-21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divers prepare a human-powered submarine at QinetiQ’s Ocean Basin facility in Gosport, UK.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/u1qbdcnf/eISR-41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Participants watch video footage of National Cheng Kung University's (Taiwan) submarine during the races.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/7tlzhvk6/eISR-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A diver inspects the University of Victoria's (Canada) human-powered submarine.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-28/h3x2j8wz/eISR-51.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defending champions Team OMER with their submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T08:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canada's Team OMER defends title, sets new record at seventh European International Submarine Races</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, European International Submarine Races, North America, Canada, United States, Taiwan, Poland, Asia, Singapore, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/vessel-review-seaway-methanol-ready-hopper-dredger-boasts-31000cbm-capacity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/ezjyr624/Screenshot29-7-202610288www.royalihc.com.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seaway</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/j0141xmx/Screenshot29-7-2026102746www.royalihc.com.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hopper loaded with material</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Seaway discharging material from her bow</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/tisr3l9u/Screenshot29-7-2026102652www.royalihc.com.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wheelhouse displays</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/pxpfo70p/RIHCProefvaartSeaway-720260703DroneFoto-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seaway</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Seaway – Methanol-ready hopper dredger boasts 31,000cbm capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Netherlands, Bureau Veritas, Royal IHC, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Seaway (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-orca-fisher-lng-dual-fuel-chemical-tankers-to-serve-coastal-routes-in-northwest-europe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/xo4cywyv/Orca-Fisher-MarineTraffic-com-Ruud-Coster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orca Fisher</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/gv9y8r6e/Orca-Fisher-James-Fisher-do-not-use-as-main1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orca Fisher</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/jypxgacl/Orca-Fisher-MarineTraffic-com-John-Pitcher.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orca Fisher</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-22/r5mjkahd/James-Fisher-and-Sons-plc-Orca-Fisher-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orca Fisher arrives in London for her christening ceremony, July 21, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/wbdhjl1t/T68-images-11.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Orca Fisher – LNG dual-fuel chemical tankers to serve coastal routes in northwest Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Asia, LNG, United Kingdom, Bureau Veritas, James Fisher and Sons, James Fisher Maritime Transport, China, Sweden, FKAB Marine Design, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Orca Fisher (vessel), Narwhal Fisher (vessel), Tiger Fisher (vessel), Dolphin Fisher (vessel)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/boskalis-harwich-haven-authority-form-new-dredging-jv</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/swtr1xm1/Boskalis-HHA-1536x11521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harwich Haven Authority CFO Jake Storey (left) and Boskalis Westminster Managing Director Paul de Jong following the signing of the joint venture agreement establishing Suffolk Dredging</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:38:10.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boskalis, Harwich Haven Authority form new dredging JV</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Harwich Haven Authority, Suffolk Dredging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/video-tanker-carying-sulphuric-acid-suffers-explosion-off-norway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/l0gkd3kr/Norwegian-Society-for-Sea-Rescue1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Utkilen-operated tanker Bergstraum off the coast of Norway after she suffered an onboard explosion and a subsequent fire on July 28, 2026. The blaze has since been extinguished and none of her 15-strong crew suffered injuries from the incident.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:23:58.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIDEO | Tanker carying sulphuric acid suffers explosion off Norway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Norway, Europe, Utkilen Group, Bergstraum (vessel), Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, Norwegian Coast Guard, Sweden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ngo-pollution-near-uks-port-of-tyne-caused-by-vessel-allision</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/jna6lsqb/75938410115007023087613084756915320922616933n1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plastic nurdles on a beach</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:06:17.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGO: pollution near UK's Port of Tyne caused by vessel allision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, incidents, United Kingdom, Port of Tyne, Wind Orca (vessel), BG Orange (vessel), Cadeler</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Screen capture of video footage of the drug-carrying RIB prior to its interdiction by Italian authorities</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The US Navy Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota prepares to moor at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, February 25, 2025.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>World Prize</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gjøa platform in the North Sea</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Excerpt of video showing an alleged Iranian ship on fire after Ukrainian attack in Caspian Sea</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding Yemen and African countries</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Map of South America showing Guyana</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Genco Shipping bulk carrier</image:caption>
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