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<image:caption>Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war</image:caption>
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<news:title>Oil flows surge from Persian Gulf even as tanker attacks rattle Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cmes-simandou-vloc-transport-agreement</loc>
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<news:title>China's CMES signs 25-year Simandou transport agreement for six VLOCs</news:title>
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<news:title>OPINION | China's fuel export retreat hands India an open door to global markets</news:title>
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<image:caption>Members and vessels of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The group is also part of the larger activist organisation known as the Global Sumud Flotilla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T10:34:24.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attention-seeking pro-Palestine flotilla repairs 14 vessels for planned Gaza voyage</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Turkey, Palestine, Gaza, Israel, Global Sumud Flotilla, attention seeking, virtue signalling</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/video-shielding-illegal-fishers-manila-hits-out-as-chinese-vessels-block-operation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/acsnn2fl/illegal-fishing.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An illegal fishing vessel intercepted by Philippine forces near Thitu Island in the South China Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T10:23:46.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIDEO | Shielding illegal fishers? Manila hits out as Chinese vessels block operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Philippines, China, China Coast Guard, Philippine Coast Guard, People’s Liberation Army Navy, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, People's Army of Vietnam Navy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/another-us-aircraft-carrier-docks-in-thailand-for-crew-break</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/brhze6ka/221009-O-LW180-1010W.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>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</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T10:14:44.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another US aircraft carrier docks in Thailand for crew break</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, USS George HW Bush, Asia, Thailand, Nimitz class, Operation Epic Fury</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/first-in-decades-iraq-delivers-two-million-barrels-on-its-own-vlcc-run</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T10:09:34.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First in decades: Iraq delivers two million barrels on its own VLCC run</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iraq, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/danish-electric-ferry-regulatory-approval</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/4thlwrxh/5e3914ee_d5cc_4963_85df_753a9166788b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 95-metre Samsø variant of the ferry design</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T09:45:03.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Danish ruling clears regulatory path for locally-produced electric ferry designs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Denmark, OSK Design, Danish Maritime Authority</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uss-vicksburg-cruiser-scrapping-modernization</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/p9jje21k/f1f64ebb_1fea_4c4d_b328_837740612318.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg takes part in a boarding scenario training exercise while transiting the Atlantic Ocean, June 24, 2007.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T09:03:37.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Navy cruiser Vicksburg to be scrapped after failed $754m modernisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Navy, Ticonderoga class, USS Vicksburg, US Government Accountability Office, Texas, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-quick-updates-bourbon-vessel-sales-kotug-buys-vortex-atlantic-towing-sold-to-j-p-morgan-iws-and-dong-fang-order-more-windfarm-support-ships-offshore-accounts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-23/z05bp96o/Bourbon-Evolution-805-MarineTraffic-com-Gwenole-de-Kermenguy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bourbon Evolution 805</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/hnnuif20/A-Vortex-Offshore-vessel-Kotug.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Vortex Offshore vessel</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/funv6pbs/211119_1_MSW_Canadian_Coast_Guard.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Atlantic Towing-owned icebreaker</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/7g04ylho/Acta-Hercules-Acta-Marine1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Acta Hercules</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T07:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>COLUMN | Quick updates: Bourbon vessel sales; Kotug buys Vortex; Atlantic Towing sold to J. P. Morgan; IWS and Dong Fang order more windfarm support ships [Offshore Accounts]</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, France, Bourbon, Taiwan, Asia, Dong Fang Offshore, IWS Fleet, Integrated Wind Solutions, Kotug International, Netherlands, Bourbon Evolution 806 (vessel), China, ICBC Financial Leasing, Astro Offshore, Bourbon Evolution 805, Bourbon Evolution 808, Bourbon Evolution 804 (vessel), Bourbon Evolution 801, Bourbon Evolution 803, Africa, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, India, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Marsol International, Saudi Arabia, Atlantic Towing, North America, Canada, Sterling Atlantic Offshore, Acta Marine, Acta Hercules, Windward Offshore, Windward Munich (vessel), Windward Hamburg (vessel), Japan, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, PaxOcean Group, Singapore, Ulstein, Norway, Orient Inspirer (vessel), Orient Innovator (vessel), Ta San Shang Marine, TSS Challenger, TSS Cruiser, Marco Polo Marine, MP Wind Archer, Kongsberg Maritime</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/kota-elok-elan-lng-vessels</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/d5eo7lhl/Kota-Elok-Pacific-International-Lines-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kota Elok</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/ayfcprud/Kota-Elok-Pacific-International-Lines-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kota Elok</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/2lcmg5ur/Kota-Elok-Pacific-International-Lines-21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kota Elok</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T07:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Kota Elok &amp; Kota Elan – LNG dual-fuel containerships for Pacific International Lines' Asia-South America routes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Singapore, Pacific International Lines, China, LNG, Kota Elok (vessel), Kota Elan (vessel), Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/vulcan-larry-gravely-pushboat-review</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/ovxvv3qy/Larry-Gravely-Diversified-Marine-Services1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Larry Gravely</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/nei4obzy/Larry-Gravely-Vulcan-Materials1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Larry Gravely</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/k47om4vx/Larry-Gravely-Diversified-Marine-Services-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Larry Gravely</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T07:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Larry Gravely – Pusher tug for aggregates transport duties in eastern US inland waters</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Vulcan Materials, Larry Gravely (vessel), Diversified Marine, Louisiana, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/uniwise-commander-trimaran-crewboat-thailand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/mam1bjrr/Uniwise-Commander-Marsun1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uniwise Commander</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/2gaghglc/Uniwise-Commander-Marsun-51.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uniwise Commander</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/n3d2s862/Uniwise-Commander-Marsun-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Main cabin interior</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/9nnnfmmg/Uniwise-Commander-Marsun-41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uniwise Commander</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T07:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Uniwise Commander – Thai crewboat combines semi-SWATH and trimaran configurations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Thailand, Uniwise Commander (vessel), Marsun, Uniwise Offshore, Chevron, Gulf of Thailand, Bureau Veritas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/estonia-ferry-aid-tallink-reflagging</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-24/1oszu2gn/mystar2day-2000x11211-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Tallink Ro-Pax ferry MyStar</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T05:56:10.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Estonia drops ferry aid plan as operator Tallink warns of reflagging</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Estonia, Tallink, subsidies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/gioia-tauro-dredging-shore-power</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/ut8yuuva/foto-gioia-tauro-pporto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Gioia Tauro</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T05:37:01.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Italy's Gioia Tauro Port awards channel dredging contract to Spanish firm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Spain, Dravo, Port of Gioia Tauro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/wuhu-shipyard-chemical-tanker-delivery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/c44nek1q/pp6c32jpsnrmy0d118e97d0mt0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A new 6,600-tonne-capacity product tanker built by Wuhu Shipyard</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T03:26:33.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese yard delivers 6,600-tonne electric chemical/product tanker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Wuhu Shipyard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/advantage-tankers-orders-lr2-tankers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-19/07mxdx3k/Screenshot19-5-2026111128www.jmuc.co.jp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Advantage Serenity</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T01:45:54.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advantage Tankers orders two LR2 newbuildings from Chinese yard</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Turkey, Advantage Tankers, Asia, China, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Advantage Lucky (vessel), Advantage Loft (vessel), Aframax</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uss-ted-stevens-commissioned-alaska</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-05/uargaig3/f253fff8_8adc_4b0f_b265_f1f49a68bcf7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Navy sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens stand in formation during the ship’s commissioning ceremony in Whittier, Alaska, October 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T00:59:48.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Navy commissions guided-missile destroyer Ted Stevens</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, US Navy, USS Ted Stevens, Arleigh Burke class, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Alaska, Virginia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/danish-navy-environmental-vessels-contract</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-01/a7t5k9b1/-havmiljo-og-minelagningsskibe-2026-artikel1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist's impression of the Royal Danish Navy's new minelaying and environmental protection vessels</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-05T00:31:08.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Danish consortium secures contract for four naval environmental and minelaying vessels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Denmark, Royal Danish Navy, Karstensens Skibsværft, Karstensens Shipyard Poland, Poland, OSK Design</news:keywords>
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