https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-attempts-to-reimpose-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-ships-report-gunfire https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T15:02:20.364Z Iran attempts to reimpose control over Strait of Hormuz as ships report gunfire Iran, MENA, United States, North America, authoritarianism https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ukraine-strikes-russian-refineries-crimea-oil-depot-vysotsk-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-18/01mau0om/2503.jpg Port of Vysotsk bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:45:41.873Z Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Vysotsk port Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Vysotsk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/india-approves-14b-maritime-insurance-pool-hikes-inflation-linked-allowances https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-03/tmdtzcrz/Mundra-Banner2.jpg Port of Mundra, India bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:33:11.702Z India approves $1.4b maritime insurance pool, hikes inflation-linked allowances India, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-renews-russian-oil-waiver-after-pressure-from-asian-countries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-18/eni46x8w/2553530.jpg Minerva Elpida, a Greek tanker carrying Russian Urals oil bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:29:32.314Z US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from Asian countries United States, North America, Asia, Russia, Europe, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-spits-the-dummy-over-new-zealand-military-patrol-flight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-30/xoghuejk/20250205ran8552143ran0123.jpg.iiefuZ7MbUDp9tjYBMA.KAQ3mgajJ1.jpg A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:23:50.533Z China spits the dummy over New Zealand military patrol flight China, Asia, New Zealand, Oceania, authoritarianism, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/australia-japan-sign-contracts-to-start-7b-warship-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/hcg1s86g/241220-JMSDF.jpg Launch of the future JS Nagara, a Mogami-class stealth frigate of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force bairdmaritime en 2026-04-18T14:21:10.954Z Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7b warship deal Australia, oceania, Japan, Asia, Mogami class, Royal Australian Navy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/mooring-failure-caused-barge-breakaway-and-terminal-collision-in-ohio-river https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-17/91nunoz9/ohio-river-breakaway-map.jpg Area where the barges MPC 644 and MPC 907 contacted the mooring cells, as indicated by a circled X. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T19:22:42.876Z Mooring failure caused barge breakaway and terminal collision in Ohio River North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Ohio River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/judge-tells-ge-vernova-it-cannot-walk-away-from-vineyard-wind-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/20575b4a-8f57-4d8f-9405-6b8ce93fdfa9/Photo%20Vineyard%20Wind.jpg Turbines at Vineyard Wind's offshore energy area off Massachusetts bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T19:01:47.659Z Judge tells GE Vernova it cannot walk away from Vineyard Wind project North America, United States, GE Vernova, Vineyard Wind, Europe, Spain, Iberdrola, Denmark, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/ecopetrol-and-petrobras-readying-tests-at-offshore-gas-discovery-in-colombia-results-due-in-june https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-24/w854cr7h/pexels-amar-30792657.jpg Caribbean Sea map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T18:53:36.239Z Ecopetrol and Petrobras readying tests at offshore gas discovery in Colombia, results due in June Latin America, Ecopetrol, Colombia, Brazil, Petrobras, Caribbean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/what-did-shipowners-and-governments-say-about-hormuz-reopening https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/5wrsx5me/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624-1.jpg Map showing Iran and Persian Gulf bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T18:46:45.380Z What exactly did shipowners and governments say about Hormuz reopening? MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Europe, Germany, Hapag Lloyd, Maersk, Denmark, Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA), Norway, United Nations, North America, United States, France, International Maritime Organisation, Turkey, Finland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/us-coast-guard-to-homeport-first-two-new-icebreakers-in-alaska https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-12/n15xd7vu/110226-G-IV660-0001.jpg Rendering of an Arctic security cutter bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T18:35:54.835Z US Coast Guard to homeport first two new icebreakers in Alaska North America, United States, United States Coast Guard, US Coast Guard, Arctic security cutter, Europe, Finland, Rauma Marine Constructions, Bollinger Lockport New Construction, Davie Defense https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipping-companies-err-on-the-side-of-caution-as-hormuz-reopens https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg 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. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T18:17:56.431Z Shipping companies err on the side of caution as Hormuz reopens MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, International Maritime Organisation, Norway, Europe, Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA), BIMCO, Germany, Hapag Lloyd, Denmark, Maersk, France, CMA CGM, Frontline, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/russian-wheat-exports-through-caspian-sea-resume-after-long-hiatus-with-iran-bound-shipment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-01/b9x75ct1/1080px-AstrakhanVolgaRiverP51012222200.jpg Astrakhan Port bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T18:08:32.130Z Russian wheat exports through Caspian Sea resume after long hiatus with Iran-bound shipment Europe, Russia, MENA, Iran, Caspian Sea, Port of Astrakhan, Iraq, Afghanistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-navy-extent-of-mine-threat-in-strait-of-hormuz-remains-unclear https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ja728kjs/HFoZcfnakAQw8jy.jpg US warship enters the Strait of Hormuz to prepare for mine sweeping operations, April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T17:50:42.855Z US Navy: Extent of mine threat in Strait of Hormuz remains unclear North America, United States, US Navy, United States Navy, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/first-phase-of-beach-widening-and-channel-dredging-project-in-brazil-completed https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-17/28m0ppcs/20251107-BRASIL-Itapoa-DroneLORES-7.jpg Jan de Nul TSHD Galileo Galilei undertaking dreding works in Brazil's Babitonga Bay bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T17:47:31.044Z First phase of beach widening and channel dredging project in Brazil completed Latin America, Brazil, Europe, Belgium, Jan de Nul, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iranian-fm-all-ships-may-now-sail-through-strait-of-hormuz-after-lebanon-ceasefire-reached https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T17:26:27.665Z Iranian FM: All ships may now sail through Strait of Hormuz after Lebanon ceasefire reached MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, Israel, International Maritime Organisation, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-dive-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-now-open https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T17:18:29.610Z Oil prices dive after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is now open MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, Israel, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/war-driven-disruptions-allow-russian-naphtha-to-gain-ground-in-asia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-25/en759woy/MarineTraffic-com-Anton-A-Karakulin.jpg Port of Ust-Luga bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T17:11:52.504Z War-driven disruptions allow Russian naphtha to gain ground in Asia Europe, Russia, Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Port of Ust Luga, Novatek, Latin America, Brazil, Egypt, MENA, Port Said https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/first-steel-cut-for-third-and-final-german-class-424-intelligence-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-17/za83x3wz/steel-cutting-rheinmetall-class-424 Steel cutting ceremony for the German Navy's third Class 424 intelligence ship bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T10:23:20.782Z First steel cut for third and final German Class 424 intelligence ship Europe, Germany, Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), Rheinmetall, German Navy, Oste class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/2025-records-highest-rohingya-death-toll-at-sea-un-agency https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-03/0peb4bjb/passport-2714675.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T10:22:40.653Z 2025 records highest Rohingya death toll at sea: UN agency Asia, Rohingya, illegal migration, Andaman Sea, Bangladesh, Myanmar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/allies-signal-belated-willingness-to-join-us-led-maritime-efforts-to-secure-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T10:14:27.555Z Allies signal belated willingness to join US-led maritime efforts to secure Hormuz MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Europe, France, United Kingdom, NATO, Oman, Asia, China, UN Security Council, Italy, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/molslinjen-reports-record-passenger-traffic-in-q1-2026-due-to-adverse-weather https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-17/map75lk7/1920px-20170710MolslinjenAarhus1036005662232.jpg Express 3, a Molslinjen Ro-Pax catamaran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T09:41:36.642Z Molslinjen reports record passenger traffic in Q1 2026 due to adverse weather Europe, Denmark, Molslinjen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/yuan-becomes-the-currency-of-choice-for-indias-rare-iranian-oil-deals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/l3thucvq/iocl171.jpeg Indian Oil Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T09:36:04.657Z Yuan becomes the currency of choice for India’s rare Iranian oil deals Asia, India, China, MENA, Iran, Indian Oil Corporation, Reliance Industries, Europe, Russia, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-blames-taiwan-for-military-tensions-caused-by-its-own-activities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T09:30:57.921Z China blames Taiwan for military tensions caused by its own activities Asia, China, Taiwan, South China Sea territory disputes, south china sea ten https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/l3harris-to-produce-towed-array-systems-for-us-navy-through-2029 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-16/qnlccp5p/251215-N-N2201-0021.jpg The US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS Idaho departing General Dynamics Electric Boat's shipyard in Groton, Connecticut bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T09:23:23.068Z L3Harris to produce towed array systems for US Navy through 2029 North America, United States, L3 Harris Technologies, US Navy, United States Navy, US Naval Sea Systems Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/indias-first-maritime-financier-looks-to-2027-with-billion-dollar-funding-goal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-03/tmdtzcrz/Mundra-Banner2.jpg Port of Mundra, India bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T09:19:05.451Z India’s first maritime financier looks to 2027 with billion-dollar funding goal Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/russia-attacks-ukraines-danube-port-again-drone-strays-into-romania https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/m1s0hf81/1920px-PortofIzmail03.jpg Port of Izmail, along the Ukrainian side of the Danube River bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T09:12:39.852Z Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port again, drone strays into Romania Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Izmail, Danube River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-chief-warns-of-long-road-to-recovery-for-middle-east-energy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/t42czwe1/1920px-RasLaffanLNGterminalin2012.jpg Ras Laffan LNG terminal, Qatar bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T09:07:17.880Z IEA chief warns of long road to recovery for Middle East energy International Energy Agency, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-balder-klaveness-welcomes-first-bulk-and-caustic-soda-carrier-in-new-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/2ws0ngjw/Balder1.jpg Balder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/tztgxsub/Balder-MarineTraffic-Stuart-Scott-2.jpg Balder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/mxyi6t9k/Balder-Klaveness-Combination-Carriers.jpg Balder bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Balder – Klaveness welcomes first bulk and caustic soda carrier in new series Europe, Norway, Oceania, Australia, Klaveness Combination Carriers, Balder (bulk carrier), Asia, China, New Yangzi Shipbuilding, Marshall Islands, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/vessel-review-china-fishery-administration-33233-fisheries-enforcement-vessel-with-secondary-research-support-roles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/kz6vuydq/China-Fishery-Administration-33233-main1.jpg China Fishery Administration 33233 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/o0213znq/c47f-d4d70561751cbc5394c74bfdfdd67e2c1.jpg Conference room https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/ls0x10ma/fa19-9388ca01f2931188d281c6af9a67c4da1.jpg Mess https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/pzb0dvad/640.jpg China Fishery Administration 33233 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | China Fishery Administration 33233 – Fisheries enforcement vessel with secondary research support roles Asia, China, China Fishery Administration 33233 (vessel), Jianglong Shipbuilding, Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/toro-corporation-annual-profit-plunges-in-2025-despite-quarterly-gains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-17/1u3m6i7m/wonder-altair.jpeg Wonder Altair, a Toro Corp-owned tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:42:14.040Z Toro Corporation annual profit plunges in 2025 despite quarterly gains Europe, financial results, business news, Cyprus, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/nato-member-estonia-trusts-us-defence-pledge-says-europe-not-ready-to-face-russia-alone https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-20/0wmm097n/230430-snmg1-dynamicmongoose-dzioba-0771.jpg The German Navy frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (right) in formation with the Danish and Faroese patrol vessels HDMS Hvidbjørnen and HDMS Brimil during a NATO exercise bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:28:19.534Z NATO member Estonia trusts US defence pledge, says Europe not ready to face Russia alone NATO, Europe, Estonia, North America, United States, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-ramps-up-energy-stockpiling-push-amid-emergency-situation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:23:40.988Z China ramps up energy stockpiling push amid "emergency situation" Asia, China, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/karachi-bound-pakistani-tanker-loaded-with-uae-crude-clears-the-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:18:53.408Z Karachi-bound Pakistani tanker loaded with UAE crude clears the Strait of Hormuz Asia, Pakistan, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, North America, United States, United States Navy, US Central Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/new-zealand-king-salmon-lifts-earnings-outlook-on-improved-fish-performance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-10/z2fp0k86/289038705_682924322961632_7641681960270742093_n1.jpg New Zealand King Salmon bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:13:12.625Z New Zealand King Salmon lifts earnings outlook on improved fish performance Oceania, New Zealand, New Zealand King Salmon, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/workers-at-inpexs-australia-lng-plant-reject-labor-deal-potential-strike-looms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-14/w77lxd32/41.jpg Ichthys LNG bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T08:04:49.594Z Workers at Inpex's Australia LNG plant reject labor deal, potential strike looms Oceania, Australia, INPEX, INPEX Australia, Asia, Japan, Ichthys LNG Project https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/government-pemex-confirm-gulf-of-mexico-oil-spill-came-from-nearby-field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T07:59:18.095Z Government, Pemex confirm Gulf of Mexico oil spill came from nearby field Latin America, Mexico, PEMEX, oil spill, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/4m-to-jump-panama-canal-queue-authority-disputes-report https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Panama-Canal-Authority1-1.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-17T07:51:29.999Z $4m to jump Panama Canal queue? Authority disputes report Latin America, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority, North America, United States, Asia, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/swedish-court-upholds-icebreaker-procurement-award-to-korean-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/rzs41lvq/finswe-1.jpg Concept render of Sweden's new icebreakers bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T20:01:09.552Z Swedish court upholds icebreaker procurement award to Korean builder Europe, Sweden, Swedish Maritime Administration, Finland, Helsinki Shipyard, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/exxon-cancels-first-two-golden-pass-lng-sell-offers-reason-unclear https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/b5jpiw83/Photo_Golden_Pass_LNG1.jpg Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T20:00:32.793Z Exxon cancels first two Golden Pass LNG sell offers, reason unclear North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Golden Pass LNG Texas, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/ld-armateurs-acquires-osv-for-subsea-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/hqocg8aw/TVOMARINERPRINTHD-768x419.jpg TVO Mariner bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T19:53:18.234Z LD Armateurs acquires OSV for subsea operations Europe, France, LD Armateurs https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/feature-federal-raid-hits-houston-fuel-firm-linked-to-mexican-cartel-smuggling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T19:40:55.395Z FEATURE | Federal raid hits Houston fuel firm linked to Mexican cartel smuggling North America, United States, Latin America, Mexico, smuggling, Europe, Denmark, Torm https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-may-visit-islamabad-to-sign-peace-deal-with-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/sysjtjjf/8awd8ad78ad7w6.jpg Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with the US to end hostilities, April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T19:33:51.917Z Trump may visit Islamabad to sign peace deal with Iran North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Asia, Pakistan, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/peruvian-fishing-exports-reach-121b-in-first-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-17/i02lemm8/1205437-image-2025-07-08t115126-762.jpg Fishing vessels bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T18:47:16.164Z Peruvian fishing exports reach $1.21b in first quarter of 2026 Latin America, Peru https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-optimism-grows-as-trump-brokers-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-24/ol5wsten/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Syria map https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/i3s3eh9c/260304-D-D0477-6210.avif An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T18:12:17.713Z FEATURE | Optimism grows as Trump brokers Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement North America, United States, MENA, Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/germany-open-to-securing-strait-of-hormuz-transit-with-caveats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/pj5mexxp/0dl5z8zzmtpc1.jpeg German Navy Type 332 Frankenthal-class minehunter FGS Rottweil bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T18:04:20.450Z Germany open to securing Strait of Hormuz transit with caveats Europe, Germany, German Navy, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Nations, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/yangzijiang-maritime-to-acquire-eight-vlccs-and-sell-four-mr-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-29/4lirpyik/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads220706-0-PIL1.jpg Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's facilities in Taizhou, Jiangsu province bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T17:57:59.952Z Yangzijiang Maritime to acquire eight VLCCs and sell four MR tankers Asia, Yangzijiang Group, Singapore, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/pacific-basin-drops-dual-fuel-plan-in-favour-of-conventional-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/je9k0x63/190923_6_Pacific_Basin.jpg Mount Aso, a Pacific Basin bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T17:36:44.501Z Pacific Basin drops dual-fuel plan in favour of conventional ships Asia, Hong Kong, Pacific Basin Shipping, Pacific Basin, Japan, Mitsui, Nihon Shipyard, China, Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-military-locked-and-loaded-to-strike-irans-power-plants-energy-industry-if-ordered https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-15/f4s8l2sj/CIAIranKarteOelGas.jpg South Pars oil and gas field between Qatar and Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T15:25:23.646Z US military: "locked and loaded" to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered United States, North America, United States Navy, Iran, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/nord-stream-blasts-due-to-war-say-insurers-seeking-to-avoid-pay-out https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/lnljd34m/Nord_Stream_gas_leaks_2022.jpg Dates and locations of Nord Stream leaks bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T15:21:15.498Z Nord Stream blasts due to war, say insurers seeking to avoid pay out Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Europe, Russia Ukraine War, legal action, Baltic Sea, Nord 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