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<news:title>Zurich Insurance clinches £8.1b deal for marine insurer Beazley</news:title>
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<news:title>Shipping giants refuse Persian Gulf transit until Hormuz risks vanish</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T05:11:10.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saltchuk Marine, Harbor Docking and Towing form new joint venture</news:title>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T04:22:06.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan steps down from post</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/families-of-2012-hong-kong-ferry-tragedy-victims-call-for-judicial-review-of-coroners-inquest</loc>
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<image:caption>Lamma IV in 2010</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T04:19:34.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Families of 2012 Hong Kong ferry tragedy victims call for judicial review of coroner's inquest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/surface-to-air-missiles-selected-for-future-malaysian-warships</loc>
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<image:caption>Rendering of a Royal Malaysian Navy littoral mission ship</image:caption>
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<news:title>Surface-to-air missiles selected for future Malaysian warships</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-coast-guard-repatriates-21-illegal-aliens-to-dominican-republic-following-migrant-vessel-interdiction-off-puerto-rico</loc>
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<image:caption>The boat used in the illegal migration attempt off Puerto Rico, April 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T01:40:48.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Coast Guard repatriates 21 illegal aliens to Dominican Republic following migrant vessel interdiction off Puerto Rico</news:title>
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<image:caption>Grande Inghilterra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T01:28:47.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grimaldi takes delivery of 11th ammonia-ready car carrier</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/japans-seagate-corporation-christens-new-biofuel-powered-tug</loc>
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<image:caption>Launch of Bisan Maru, Seagate Corporation's new biofuel-powered tug, April 22, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T01:15:59.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan's Seagate Corporation christens new biofuel-powered tug</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/first-turbine-installed-at-uks-east-anglia-three-offshore-wind-farm</loc>
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<image:caption>Cadeler's jackup vessel Wind Osprey installing the first wind turbine at the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in the UK</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T00:58:27.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First turbine installed at UK's East Anglia Three offshore wind farm</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/marine-projects-vessel-news-roundup-april-23-tshd-delivery-to-us-owner-russian-support-boat-launch-and-more</loc>
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<image:caption>The Project FPW1 dredging support vessel Aliot</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Frederick Paup</image:caption>
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<image:caption>La Congolaise des Voies Maritimes Director General Jeanne Blandine Kawanda Walwom and Royal IHC Chief Operating Officer Bert Jan ter Riet shake hands following the signing of the dredger construction contract, March 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Keel-laying ceremony for Adele, the Dutra Group's new trailing suction hopper dredger, March 3, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T00:49:06.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marine Projects Vessel News Roundup | April 23 – TSHD delivery to US owner, Russian support boat launch and more</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/bourbon-adds-13-vessels-to-offshore-fleet-following-financial-restructuring</loc>
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<image:caption>Bourbon Evolution 805</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:05:11.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bourbon adds 13 vessels to offshore fleet following financial restructuring</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/three-bidders-remain-in-the-race-for-vws-everllence</loc>
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<image:caption>MAN Energy Solutions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:56:42.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three bidders remain in the race for VW’s Everllence</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/saipem-looks-to-profit-from-middle-east-post-war-reconstruction-work</loc>
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<image:caption>Saipem 10000</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:53:13.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saipem looks to profit from Middle East post-war reconstruction work</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/shell-eyes-sierra-leones-offshore-potential-in-new-survey-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Map depicting subsurface data coverage offshore Sierra Leone</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:49:09.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shell eyes Sierra Leone’s offshore potential in new survey deal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/fred-olsen-seawind-acquires-full-ownership-of-scottish-wind-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Floating offshore wind (visual representation)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:45:46.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fred Olsen Seawind acquires full ownership of Scottish wind project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/gecf-chief-warns-iran-conflict-may-kill-natural-gas-demand-for-good</loc>
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<image:caption>Bonny Island terminal, Nigeria</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:29:59.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GECF chief warns Iran conflict may kill natural gas demand for good</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/risk-appetite-divides-asian-and-western-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:24:36.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Risk appetite divides Asian and Western shipping in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Strait of Hormuz, MENA, sanctions, Office of Foreign Assets Control, China, India, North America, United States, Iran, Middle East Conflicts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/factbox-the-eus-20th-package-of-russia-sanctions-in-detail</loc>
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<image:caption>Belgian and French forces board the Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Ethera</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:17:10.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FACTBOX | The EU's 20th package of Russia sanctions, in detail</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/odfjell-orders-four-newbuild-stainless-steel-tankers-from-japanese-builder</loc>
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<image:caption>One of the stainless steel chemical tankers in the Odfjell Hakata Maritime joint venture</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:05:13.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odfjell orders four newbuild stainless steel tankers from Japanese builder</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-to-roll-out-20th-sanctions-package-against-russia-after-slovakia-and-hungary-end-holdout</loc>
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<image:caption>The French Navy intercepts and boards a Russian shadow fleet tanker, the Deyna, March 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:55:48.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU to roll out 20th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia and Hungary end holdout</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/feature-trumps-ceasefire-extension-followed-by-iranian-ship-seizures-in-new-escalation</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:47:51.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Trump’s ceasefire extension followed by Iranian ship seizures in new escalation</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/ehj8arca/US-Navy1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AeroVironment's palletised laser weapon system set up on the flight deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush. The system was successfully demonstrated on board the carrier in October 2025 when it tracked, engaged, and neutralised multiple target drones.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:30:51.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technology firm reports successful test firing of laser weapon from US Navy aircraft carrier</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/carisbrooke-shipping-takes-delivery-of-new-shortsea-cargo-vessel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-22/joehupgi/Groupphoto2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delivery ceremony of Greta C, Carisbrooke Shipping's new shortsea cargo vessel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:56:25.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carisbrooke Shipping takes delivery of new shortsea cargo vessel</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/cr01lell/PAC3MSE-cleared-release.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visualization of US Navy warship launching a PAC-3 MSE missile</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:09:23.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Navy to arm warships with Patriot missiles for the first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Department of Defense, US Navy, United States Navy, Lockheed Martin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/court-ruling-favors-renewable-energy-lobbyists-in-us-permitting-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-23/4atyldyy/construction-updates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revolution Wind</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:57:37.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court ruling favors renewable energy lobbyists in US permitting row</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/fjx3r0c3/2026-04-20T072654Z1670389305RC2VSKAZHXUCRTRMADP3UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-PORT-DRONES-1776670429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:49:19.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Production stalls at Russia's Tuapse refinery after drone strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Port of Tuapse, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Rosneft</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/golden-fleet-headlines-proposed-15-trillion-us-defence-budget</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-24/006r19gb/wmremove-transformed-6.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump-class warship rendering</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:43:57.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>"Golden Fleet" headlines proposed $1.5 trillion US defence budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, The Pentagon, General Dynamcis, Huntington Ingalls Industries</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/wah-kwong-launches-dedicated-dry-bulk-operating-entity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/8yjawhq1/hampton-sky.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hampton Sky, a Wah Kwong-owned Kamsarmax bulk carrier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:38:21.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wah Kwong launches dedicated dry bulk operating entity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Hong Kong, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, business news, China, New Dayang Shipbuilding, Wuhu Shipyard</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/engie-seeks-a-way-out-of-us-offshore-wind-leases-in-talks-for-possible-refund</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Offshore wind farm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:37:57.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engie seeks a way out of US offshore wind leases, in talks for possible refund</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, France, ENGIE, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Ocean Winds, TotalEnergies</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/feature-clock-ticks-on-ceasefire-as-us-forces-intercept-another-iranian-ship</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:32:01.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Clock ticks on ceasefire as US forces intercept another Iranian ship</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, MENA, Iran, US Central Command, Asia, Pakistan, Middle East Conflicts, Sri Lanka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-hints-philippine-energy-aid-has-military-strings-attached</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-31/0030akk7/250328-O-N0132-10991.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force frigate JS Noshiro (nearest to camera), the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal, and the US Navy destroyer USS Shoup conducting a joint patrol in the South China Sea, March 28, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:23:01.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China hints Philippine energy aid has military strings attached</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Philippines, South China Sea territory disputes, Exercise Balikatan, North America, United States</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/another-us-drone-firm-launches-two-new-usv-designs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/3own6604/Comet10-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BlackSea Technologies' new high-speed USV design</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:12:09.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another US drone firm launches two new USV designs</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, BlackSea Technologies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/japan-eases-pacifist-restraints-to-allow-global-defence-exports-rattling-china</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-08/uxeckyg4/Photo-Japanese-MOD-211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JS Mogami, lead ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's Mogami-class stealth frigates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:11:36.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan eases pacifist restraints to allow global defence exports, rattling China</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Japan Self Defence Forces, China, Philippines, North America, United States, Europe, Germany, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/shrinking-low-sulphur-oil-supply-threatens-marine-fuel-stability</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-22/d5xrklnw/portoverviewbanner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Fujairah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:03:34.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shrinking low-sulphur oil supply threatens marine fuel stability</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa, South Sudan, Oceania, Australia, Asia, Singapore, MENA, Port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Port of Singapore, Latin America, Brazil</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/norway-outpaces-its-own-oil-and-gas-production-forecast-for-march</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/s5krrp8k/1643dd07e6bbfa799835bb4562787099270bfe5d-2560x1440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Troll C platform in the North Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:57:28.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norway outpaces its own oil and gas production forecast for March</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Norwegian Offshore Directorate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/dajin-heavy-indutrys-newest-heavy-lift-ship-floated-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/oi02gzcj/King-Two-Dajin-Heavy-Industry1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>King Two</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:06:15.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dajin Heavy Industry's newest heavy lift ship floated out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, King Two (vessel), Dajin Shipping, Dajin Heavy Industries</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/brazilian-authorities-launch-probe-into-slave-like-conditions-on-vessel-found-adrift-at-sea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/s6q7dcwk/Latifa-Marinha-do-Brasil-3.e7fdc6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pollution control vessel Latifa as seen from an approaching Brazilian Navy ship</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:25:00.001Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Brazil, Latin America, Brazilian Navy, Tanzania, Latifa (vessel), Belgium, Venezuela, Uruguay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Ningyuan Dian Kun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:59:29.028Z</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub, was hit by Iranian missiles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:36:13.188Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:32:11.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New maritime scam offers fake Hormuz passage for cryptocurrency</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/80ode5k5/maxresdefault.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Louisiana Offshore Oil Port tanker offloading terminal</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/tdt1idrx/us-oil-terminal-long-beach</image:loc>
<image:caption>Marathon oil terminal in Long Beach, California</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:28:34.575Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:25:43.137Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:22:09.884Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:17:24.767Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:49:27.938Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Capt Daniel Armstrong</image:caption>
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<image:caption>One of the tug's two Mitsubishi S12R engines with a Reintjes gearbox</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Capt Daniel Armstrong</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Capt Daniel Armstrong – Blessey Marine Services welcomes EPA Tier IV inland tug to fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Texas, Vessel Repair, Blessey Marine Services, Louisiana, Mississippi River, Illinois, Capt Daniel Armstrong (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-braveheart-cargo-barge-to-support-allseas-heavy-lifting-operations-in-north-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>Braveheart</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Braveheart</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Braveheart – Cargo barge to support Allseas' heavy lifting operations in North Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Switzerland, Netherlands, Allseas, China, Asia, Braveheart (vessel), CIMC Raffles, Pioneering Spirit, North Sea</news:keywords>
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