https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/finnlines-reports-summer-passenger-growth-across-leisure-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/unoqegz8/Photo_Finnlines_main.jpg Finnsirius bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:40:55.733Z Finnlines reports summer passenger growth across leisure routes Europe, Finland, Finnlines, Germany, Finnsirius, Sweden, Port of Helsinki, Port of Lübeck Travemünde, Port of Malmo, Port of Långnäs (Finland), Port of Naantali, Port of Kapellskär, Helsinki https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/red-sea-pipeline-strike-abruptly-cuts-saudi-crude-supplies-to-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:36:26.775Z Red Sea pipeline strike abruptly cuts Saudi crude supplies to Europe MENA, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Red Sea, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), ORLEN Group, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/as-russia-ukraine-conflict-escalates-marine-insurers-widen-black-sea-risk-area https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:34:05.427Z As Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, marine insurers widen Black Sea risk area Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/oslo-fjord-fishermen-receive-offers-of-restructuring-support https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-02/zrusf7fb/fishing-63617921280.jpg Fishing boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:25:42.765Z Oslo Fjord fishermen receive offers of restructuring support Europe, Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/uk-court-convicts-pilot-of-small-boat-that-brought-165-illegals-from-france https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg English Channel bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:22:34.282Z UK court convicts pilot of small boat that brought 165 illegals from France illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, France, United Kingdom, English Channel, Africa, South Sudan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-finishes-week-lower-despite-late-capesize-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/oodlpymn/banner-navio.jpg Bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:18:26.004Z Baltic dry bulk index finishes week lower despite late Capesize surge North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/indian-engineering-firm-sees-boost-from-hormuz-bypass-projects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg Map of existing Middle East pipelines that bypass Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:16:44.589Z Indian engineering firm sees boost from Hormuz bypass projects Asia, India, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/icon-energy-projects-q3-rate-rise-and-outlines-fleet-performance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-17/nvmsl02q/alfa.jpeg Alfa, a bulk carrier owned by Icon Energy bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:07:45.071Z Icon Energy projects Q3 rate rise and outlines fleet performance Europe, Greece, Icon Energy, icon ener https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/denmark-fast-tracks-ukraine-aid-over-russian-warship-flare-incident https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/sgvig2ur/russia-navy-baltic-fleet.jpeg Ships of Russia's Baltic Fleet bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:05:18.750Z Denmark fast-tracks Ukraine aid over Russian warship flare incident Europe, Denmark, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/italy-demands-naval-reinforcements-as-red-sea-shipping-crisis-deepens https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/6sjkditn/Giovanni-Delle-Bande-Nere-Italian-Navy.jpg The Italian Navy Thaon de Revel-class patrol ship Giovanni Delle Bande Nere bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:01:28.386Z Italy demands naval reinforcements as Red Sea shipping crisis deepens Europe, Italy, Italian Navy, MENA, Yemen, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Houthi rebels, Operation ASPIDES, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-demand-pushes-russias-espo-crude-past-120-a-barrel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-16/k3tvrbih/28e65c58a776bf29f7ad96c557a23ce9.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:55:06.996Z China demand pushes Russia's ESPO crude past $120 a barrel Europe, Russia, Asia, China, MENA, Saudi Arabia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-person-dead-after-boat-runs-aground-near-golden-gate-bridge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/1kf61tyj/260917-G-G0211-1003.jpg A grounded 22-foot recreational vessel rests on rocks near Lime Point Lighthouse in San Francisco, Sept. 17, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:51:31.918Z One person dead after boat runs aground near Golden Gate Bridge North America, United States, San Francisco, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, United States C https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-commodity-vessel-transits-drop-to-four-but-shadow-voyages-surface https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:48:15.236Z Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel transits drop to four, but "shadow" voyages surface MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, QatarEnergy, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Yemen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-positions-upgraded-djibouti-base-to-keep-closer-watch-on-rivals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/w3862sb6/djibouti-map.jpg Map of Djibouti bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:44:51.692Z China positions upgraded Djibouti base to keep closer watch on rivals Asia, China, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Africa, Djibouti, North America, United States, France, Europe, Italy, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-arabia-offsets-oil-pipeline-disruption-with-ship-to-ship-transfers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:40:13.225Z Saudi Arabia offsets oil pipeline disruption with ship-to-ship transfers MENA, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Aramco, Asia, China, South Korea, India, Japan, Sohar, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/eiffage-meyer-werft-jv-wins-second-german-offshore-converter-station-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/hz9160u2/Offshore-Konverterplattform.jpg Concept render of offshore converter platform bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T11:13:54.534Z Eiffage-Meyer Werft JV wins second German offshore converter station contract Europe, Germany, 50Hertz, France, Eiffage Métal, Smulders, Meyer Werft, Neptun Werft, Belgium, Siemens Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/osaka-gas-scoops-up-bp-stake-in-australian-offshore-gas-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/wikkn9gn/8c85cf7e160091b36a013dfdb8a9b312-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Map of Browse gas field, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T11:04:10.593Z Osaka Gas scoops up BP stake in Australian offshore gas project Oceania, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, BP, Asia, Japan, Osaka Gas, Woodside Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/other-renewables/first-full-scale-eu-carbon-storage-project-to-begin-operations-in-north-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/509gbgew/greensandineos.webp Greensand carbon capture and storage project bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T11:00:30.397Z First full-scale EU carbon storage project to begin operations in North Sea carbon capture, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, European Union, Denmark, North Sea, Greensand Future project, INEOS https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/video-chinese-ship-rams-philippine-resupply-vessel-in-disputed-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/tc7gd460/81450717915585261927131458098684803889209629n.jpg Damage onboard Philippine fisheries vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat after being rammed by a China Coast Guard vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:54:21.464Z VIDEO | Chinese ship rams Philippine resupply vessel in disputed waters Asia, Philippines, China, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Philippine Coast Guard, China Coast Guard, South China Sea territory disputes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-of-oakland-begins-640m-turning-basins-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-07/idh1xn4w/Oakland%20Seaport.jpg Oakland Seaport bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:43:56.168Z Port of Oakland begins $640m turning basins project North America, United States, Port of Oakland, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/divers-pull-three-bodies-from-capsized-indonesian-ferry-as-over-100-remain-missing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/0y9yi61n/81358310116204114663332656954746516606558389n.jpeg Capsized wreck of Virgo Transport 8 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:33:02.664Z Divers pull three bodies from capsized Indonesian ferry as over 100 remain missing Asia, Indonesia, Virgo Transport 8 (vessel), Indonesian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/china-us-container-rates-near-record-iran-war-lifts-fuel-costs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-01/bsr500dc/9795622-1.jpg COSCO Shipping Nebula bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:21:45.296Z China-US container rates near record, Iran war lifts fuel costs North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Europe, Italy, MSC, Maersk, Denmark, COSCO Shipping, France, CMA CGM, Port of Shanghai, Port of New York and New Jersey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/lng-canada-proponents-could-greenlight-expansion-as-early-as-next-month https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-25/rcqeclrq/iHAWK-marine-facilities-2024-03-21-1024x557.png LNG Canada's Kitimat plant bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:14:30.483Z LNG Canada proponents could greenlight expansion as early as next month North America, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, LNG Canada, Asia, Malaysia, Petronas, China, PetroChina, Japan, Mitsubishi Corporation, South Korea, KOGAS https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/klaveness-combination-carriers-christens-newest-caustic-soda-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/zunjd2ez/42e31f24-1743-4d9f-b03c-8fe055a9fda51.jpg Baltazar bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:08:14.905Z Klaveness Combination Carriers christens newest caustic soda carrier Oceania, Australia, Klaveness Combination Carriers, Norway, Europe, Baltazar (vessel), Fremantle, Western Australia, Oceania Arietta https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/italy-readies-warships-as-bab-el-mandeb-shipping-risks-escalate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-07/cbs3taf9/1920px-GulfofAdenmap.jpg Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding Yemen and African countries bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:06:30.195Z Italy readies warships as Bab el-Mandeb shipping risks escalate MENA, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Europe, Italy, Red Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-september-18-omani-product-carrier-orders-european-lng-bunkering-ship-agreement-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/9cela169/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-11/eqil0hg5/260910c1.jpg Naming ceremony of Mitsui OSK Lines' LNG carrier Fujin Sailor in Geoje, South Korea, September 10, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/1oc5np6o/Toho-Emerald-K-Line1.jpg Toho Emerald https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/fm4s59te/1788685907assafina1.jpg Signing of the LNG bunkering vessel agreement between Titan Clean Fuels and Sogestran. L-R: Grégoire Hartig, Commercial Director, Titan ; Niels den Nijs, Director of Titan and Chief Commercial Officer, Molgas Group; Pascal Girardet, CEO, Sogestran Group; Benoist Grosjean, Director, Sogestran Shipping; David Patron bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:55:24.498Z Tanker News Roundup | September 18 – Omani product carrier orders, European LNG bunkering ship agreement and more South Korea, Asia, Samsung Heavy Industries, LNG, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, Fujin Sailor (vessel), Hanwha Ocean, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Toho Emerald (vessel), Toho LNG Shipping, T K LNG Shipping, MENA, Asyad Shipping, Oman, Europe, France, Sogestran Group, Mediterranean Sea, Sogestran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-missing-after-boat-being-towed-by-north-korean-cargo-ship-sinks-off-japan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-07/wz9nq1td/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads210304-13-Incident.jpg A Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:38:25.540Z One missing after boat being towed by North Korean cargo ship sinks off Japan Asia, incidents, Japan, Japan Coast Guard, North Korea, Kum Ya (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/tallvine-partners-completes-acquisition-of-crosby-enterprises-vessels-and-other-assets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/cbmfqf4t/d148a95dc4c76799454ff8a00deac4d078b556mv2.jpg Crosby Integrity, a Crosby Enterprises tug bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:16:16.543Z Tallvine Partners completes acquisition of Crosby Enterprises' vessels and other assets North America, United States, Tallvine Partners, Crosby Enterprises, Louisiana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/h-schramm-towage-acquires-new-tug-for-northern-europe-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/5fybwteo/NICO1825big11.jpg H Schramm Towage's Z-drive tug Nico bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:02:57.287Z H Schramm Towage acquires new tug for Northern Europe operations Europe, Germany, Hans Schramm and Sohn Schleppschifffahrt, North America, Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, Nico (vessel), Elbe River, Baltic Sea, Kiel Canal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-pointe-du-hoc-aluminium-buoy-tender-takes-on-aids-to-navigation-maintenance-off-normandy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/cq9txmdx/Pointe-du-Hoc-Ouistreham-Riva-Bella-main1.jpg Pointe du Hoc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/9v4bv91k/Pointe-du-Hoc-APB.jpg Pointe du Hoc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/zs4hi4ne/Pointe-du-Hoc-Ouistreham-Riva-Bella-21.jpg Pointe du Hoc bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Pointe du Hoc – Aluminium buoy tender takes on aids-to-navigation maintenance off Normandy Europe, France, Pointe du Hoc, Armement des Phares et Balises, Chantier Naval Delavergne https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/vessel-review-ocean-crewzer-vi-new-fast-crewboat-for-oil-and-gas-support-duties-off-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/re59v4ap/Sister-vessel-Ocean-Crewzer-VII.jpg Ocean Crewzer VII, sister vessel of Ocean Crewzer VI https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/qj91754e/Ocean-Crewzer-VI-SHM-Group1.jpg Ocean Crewzer VI https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/bdb8jvs5/Ocean-Crewzer-VI-during-her-launch-SHM-Group1.jpg Ocean Crewzer VI during her launch bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Ocean Crewzer VI – New fast crewboat for oil and gas support duties off India Asia, India, SHM Shipcare, Ocean Crewzer VI, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Register of Shipping, Mumbai High https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/singapores-aesen-takes-delivery-of-new-hybrid-crewboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/xowcuhr1/Aesen-116H1.jpg Aesen 116H bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T08:40:03.134Z Singapore's Aesen takes delivery of new hybrid crewboat Aesen, Singapore, Asia, Aesen 116H (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/argentine-government-includes-purchase-of-submarines-frigates-in-draft-2027-national-budget https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/b73hc7t8/Almirante-Brown-Argentine-Ministry-of-Defence1.jpg The Argentine Navy destroyer Almirante Brown. Although classed by the navy as a destroyer, she is a variant of the MEKO 360 class frigates built by Germany's Blohm + Voss. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T05:14:20.150Z Argentine Government includes purchase of submarines, frigates in draft 2027 national budget Latin America, Argentina, Argentine Navy, MEKO 360, ARA San Juan, ARA Santa Cruz, ARA Salta, TR 1700 class, Type 209, Almirante Brown class