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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/new-patrol-vessel-for-massachusetts-state-police-delivered</loc>
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<image:caption>New patrol vessel for Massachusetts State Police</image:caption>
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<news:title>New patrol vessel for Massachusetts State Police delivered</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/italian-pm-pledges-to-restore-freedom-of-navigation-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>The Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:51:46.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Italian PM pledges to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/gas-prices-in-europe-remain-firm-with-lng-supply-stuck-in-persian-gulf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/ey568xm6/South_Hook_LNG_Terminal_Photo_Kent.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>South Hook LNG Terminal in the UK</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:47:18.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gas prices in Europe remain firm with LNG supply stuck in Persian Gulf</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/glencore-and-taiwans-cpc-secure-tankers-for-asia-bound-crude-after-us-iran-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:caption>Oil tankers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:39:36.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glencore and Taiwan's CPC secure tankers for Asia-bound crude after US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-of-los-angeles-receives-record-funding-for-harbor-maintenance</loc>
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<image:caption>Port of Los Angeles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:30:10.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Port of Los Angeles receives record funding for harbor maintenance</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-trump-warns-of-major-escalation-if-iran-fails-to-agree-to-a-peace-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/u8dxiijt/260228-D-D0477-5105.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>US sailors taxi aircraft to a staging point on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<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_date>2026-04-09T10:19:52.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Trump warns of major escalation if Iran fails to agree to a peace deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Israel, Lebanon, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/omv-expects-energy-price-gains-to-cover-war-losses</loc>
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<image:caption>Transocean Barents</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:02:50.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OMV expects energy price gains to cover war losses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Austria, OMV, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Israel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/ceasefire-brings-relief-but-leaves-lng-industry-with-deep-scars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-06/34012ozh/20251004091814637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A QatarEnergy LNG carrier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:58:20.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ceasefire brings relief but leaves LNG industry with deep scars</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Persian Gulf, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, Vietnam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-decommissioning/mota-engil-group-signs-127m-decommissioning-contract-with-petrobras</loc>
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<image:caption>Map of Campos Basin, Brazil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:52:56.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mota-Engil Group signs $127m decommissioning contract with Petrobras</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, Europe, Portugal, Mota Engil</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-asian-refined-fuel-prices-dive-after-ceasefire-but-supply-remains-tight</loc>
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<image:caption>Singapore Refining Company facility</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:52:04.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Asian refined fuel prices dive after ceasefire, but supply remains tight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/uk-to-call-for-toll-free-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Hormuz Strait AIS data display</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:44:10.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK to call for toll-free passage through Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Lebanon, Israel, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-why-irans-strait-of-hormuz-tollbooth-plan-may-keep-oil-prices-high</loc>
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<image:caption>A screenshot of a video showing fast attack craft from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy swarming the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Niovi as it transits the Strait of Hormuz, May 3, 2023.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:35:34.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Why Iran's Strait of Hormuz "tollbooth" plan may keep oil prices high</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Oman, Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Port of Fujairah, Israel, Qatar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/wagenborg-co2-carrier-arrives-in-denmark-ahead-of-inaugural-deployment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/x441kasf/Carbon-Destroyer-1-Royal-Wagenborg2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Carbon Destroyer 1</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:27:16.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wagenborg CO2 carrier arrives in Denmark ahead of inaugural deployment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, virtue signalling, Royal Wagenborg, Carbon Destroyer 1, Port of Esbjerg, Denmark, Conoship International, Royal Niestern Sander, INEOS Energy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-trump-rebukes-nato-over-lack-of-iran-war-support-in-meeting-with-its-chief</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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<image:caption>US Central Command (Centcom) commenced Operation Epic Fury, February 28</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:25:45.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Trump rebukes NATO over lack of Iran war support in meeting with its chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Europe, NATO, MENA, Iran, Canada, Middle East Conflicts, Operation Epic Fury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/skarv-shippings-newest-vessel-now-en-route-to-europe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/e3g5cvpp/Peak-CSL-Group-Peak-Skarv-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Peak Skarv 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:05:39.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Skarv Shipping's newest cargo vessel now en route to Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Asia, China, Norway, Peak CSL Group, Skarv Shipping, Peak Skarv 1 (vessel), Grieg Edge, Huanghai Shipbuilding, DNV</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/awards-2025-best-dive-tour-boat-16-metre-hybrid-dive-boat-moggaro-aluminium-yachts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-02/iwcblrvd/M1500-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Best Dive Tour Boat – The new dive boat of the Sindahal Sports Complex</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AWARDS 2025 | Best Dive Tour Boat – 16-metre Hybrid Dive Boat – Moggaro Aluminium Yachts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Spain, Europe, Moggaro Aluminium Yachts, Best of 2025 Awards, MENA, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/vessel-review-bluewhale-low-observable-surveillance-and-minehunting-auv-for-german-navy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/m9yyofal/BlueWhale-IAI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BlueWhale</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BlueWhale</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BlueWhale</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BlueWhale</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | BlueWhale – Low-observable surveillance and minehunting AUV for German Navy</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Europe, Germany, TKMS, German Navy, BlueWhale, Israel, Israel Aerospace Industries, Baltic Sea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-taihu-lake-sightseeing-chinese-inland-tour-boat-fitted-with-intelligent-systems</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/lgnkrjyk/a89x5xaecdrmw0cxe3za9d0410.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taihu Lake Sightseeing</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/vz4lcy3d/Taihu-Lake-Sightseeing-Wuxi-Oriental-High-Speed-Boat-Development-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taihu Lake Sightseeing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Taihu Lake Sightseeing – Chinese inland tour boat fitted with intelligent systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Taihu Lake, Taihu Lake Sightseeing (vessel), Wuxi Oriental High Speed Boat Development</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/opinion-a-priority-for-indiaaustralia-cooperation-underwater-domain-awareness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/3nykhlte/GS1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ghost Shark autonomous submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | A priority for India–Australia cooperation: underwater domain awareness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Asia, India, Australia, Indian Ocean, Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, China</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/kkcg-maritime-slams-ferretti-boards-opposition-to-tender-offer-says-chinese-shareholder-influenced-vote</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-10/dgp9hmua/45533462023superyachtyardancona-1900x1069.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ferretti Group's Ancona Yard</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:52:53.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KKCG Maritime slams Ferretti board's opposition to tender offer, says Chinese shareholder influenced vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Ferretti Group, Czech Republic, Asia, China, Hong Kong, business news, business new</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/greek-pm-rejects-tolls-for-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<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_date>2026-04-09T08:46:52.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greek PM rejects tolls for ships in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Greece, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-post-ceasefire-iran-still-holds-considerable-leverage-over-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 1, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf) map</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:36:19.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Post-ceasefire, Iran still holds considerable leverage over Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Pakistan, Lebanon, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Israel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/norways-boreal-to-introduce-electric-hydrofoil-ferries-on-coastal-routes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-03/yge9q1yy/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsPhoto-Candela-Speed-Boat-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 12-metre electric hydrofoil ferry. Twenty ferries from the same series as this vessel will be operated by Norwegian transport company Boreal on coastal commuter routes.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FPSO Cawthorne</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:15:06.936Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Hamburg Express</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leroy Seafood fish farm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:07:30.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leroy Seafood reports increase in salmon and trout harvest volumes in Q1 2026</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/m1s0hf81/1920px-PortofIzmail03.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Izmail, along the Ukrainian side of the Danube River</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:01:37.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian drone attacks damage major Ukrainian Danube port</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/south-korea-initiates-push-for-release-of-vessels-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>2026-04-08T09:58:12.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea initiates push for release of vessels in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, South Korea, MENA, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/eu-backs-us-iran-ceasefire-calls-for-permanent-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:51:35.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU backs US-Iran ceasefire, calls for permanent deal</news:title>
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<image:caption>PSA Gemini</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:51:29.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSA Marine takes delivery of final tug in series</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ane Maersk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:41:44.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maersk awaits clarity on Hormuz passage after ceasefire deal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/new-frame-agreement-to-cover-manufacture-of-unmanned-vessels-for-italian-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-18/7hf5wumq/55e27f2e-a1c0-f011-bbd3-000d3adb6390.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RIB fitted with autonomous navigation systems</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:35:39.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New frame agreement to cover manufacture of unmanned vessels for Italian market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, MENA, Turkey, Havelsan, Piloda Shipyard, Piloda Defence, Italian Coast Guard, Guardia di Finanza, Iceland, Rafnar</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/l3thucvq/iocl171.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Oil Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:28:25.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to receive first Iranian oil shipment in seven years</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Shell platform</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:24:21.946Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The Iranian-flagged dhow Alwaseemi with an EUNAVFOR Atalanta warship in the distance. The dhow was hijacked off Somalia on March 24, 2026, and was liberated EUNAVFOR Atalanta elements 12 days later.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:22:02.188Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The expeditionary mobile base USS Lewis B. Puller transits the Strait of Hormuz, October 22, 2018.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:12:00.739Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:08:17.121Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Port of Balboa, Panama</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:07:59.283Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Hormuz Strait AIS data display</image:caption>
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<news:title>OPINION | Global energy trade enters a gray area following Iran war truce</news:title>
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<image:caption>Thames Spirit</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Thames Spirit</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Engine compartment</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wheelhouse</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Passenger seating area</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Thames Spirit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Ningyuan Dian Kun</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ningyuan Dian Kun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Ningyuan Dian Kun – Chinese electric feeder ship fitted with autonomous navigation technology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding, Ningyuan Dian Kun, Ningbo Ocean Shipping, Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, Ningyuan Dian Peng (vessel), China Classification Society, Ningyuan Dian Peng</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Turkish drilling ship Cagri Bey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:55:49.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkish drilling vessel en route to Somalia for exploration campaign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-agrees-to-two-week-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-to-be-re-opened-with-conditions</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:35:26.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran agrees to two-week ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz to be re-opened with conditions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-april-8-russian-electric-ferry-construction-new-nile-river-cruise-ships-and-more</loc>
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<image:caption>Isle of Islay</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Construction of Moscow Deptrans' new electric ferries</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Launch of Viking Ptah</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Norwegian Luna</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Concept render of Korea Express Ferry's new high-speed Ro-Pax catamaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:01:42.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger Vessel News Roundup | April 8 – Russian electric ferry construction, new Nile River cruise ships and more</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/portuguese-navys-future-drone-carrier-hits-the-water</loc>
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<image:caption>The future Portuguese Navy drone carrier NRP D. João II, April 7, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:48:08.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Portuguese Navy's future drone carrier hits the water</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/us-coast-guard-rescues-overdue-boaters-off-federated-states-of-micronesia</loc>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Jocis, operations officer aboard the national security cutter USCGC Midgett, observes a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel, carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in Midgett’s searchlight during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:39:48.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Coast Guard rescues overdue boaters off Federated States of Micronesia</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/keel-laid-for-new-fast-patrol-vessel-for-indian-coast-guard</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/1qwy8y8s/Indian-Coast-Guard1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keel laying ceremony held by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for a new fast patrol vessel for the Indian Coast Guard, April 7, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:27:10.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keel laid for new fast patrol vessel for Indian Coast Guard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Goa Shipyard, Adamya class</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/pakistan-navys-second-babur-class-corvette-achieves-full-readiness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/9lkusebe/Pakistan-Navy1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Induction ceremony of the Pakistan Navy Babur-class corvette PNS Khaibar, April 4, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:11:19.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Navy's second Babur-class corvette achieves full readiness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, Babur class, PNS Babur, PNS Khaibar (vessel), Turkey, MENA, Istanbul Naval Shipyard, MILGEM, Ada class, Turkish Navy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-its-time-to-end-the-worlds-delusions-over-the-iran-energy-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/p4sb6uhe/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kharg Island crude oil shipping facility, Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:40:57.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | It's time to end the world's delusions over the Iran energy crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran, MENA, Israel, United States, North America, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/dredging-corporation-of-india-and-colombo-dockyard-to-cooperate-on-shipbuilding-and-repair</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-28/msxzloyp/44d4fff31fe71cd6ea88f063bab937ad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombo Dockyard, Sri Lanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:13:54.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dredging Corporation of India and Colombo Dockyard to cooperate on shipbuilding and repair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Dredging Corporation of India, Colombo Dockyard, Sri Lanka, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/russia-and-china-block-un-resolution-to-safeguard-hormuz-trade-routes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-09/9in1l84p/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map of the Middle East</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:04:58.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia and China block UN resolution to safeguard Hormuz trade routes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Europe, Russia, United Nations Security Council, MENA, Iran, Bahrain, France</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/us-democrats-question-1b-deal-with-totalenergies-to-cancel-wind-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/21fbr1ju/3b1f6cfb04191062fa576eb6c620f4fa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Offshore wind</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:57:22.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Democrats question $1b deal with TotalEnergies to cancel wind projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Europe, France, TotalEnergies, US Department of the Interior, subsidies, taxpayer abuse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/factbox-energy-sites-and-shipping-casualties-of-iran-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/xw5siwwg/7as8f69a6f9a6f9sa.jpg</image:loc>
<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>2026-04-07T18:50:17.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FACTBOX | Energy sites and shipping, casualties of Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, North America, United States, Israel, International Energy Agency, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Strait of Hormuz, iraq</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/structural-changes-needed-to-reverse-eu-aquaculture-stagnation-feap-says</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-12/b78c89rp/MOWI-FAIRR-2024-IMAGE041620-x-1080.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fish farm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:38:30.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Structural changes needed to reverse EU aquaculture stagnation, FEAP says</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, European Union, European Commission, Federation of European Aquaculture Producers, European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-can-iran-really-turn-the-strait-of-hormuz-into-a-tollway</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:25:22.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Can Iran really turn the Strait of Hormuz into a tollway?</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Israel, North America, United States, Indian Ocean, Oman, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Egypt, Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Turkey, Bosphorus Strait, Sea of Marmara, Asia, Singapore, China, Houthi rebels, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, South China Sea, Strait of Gibraltar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/reopened-hormuz-wont-bring-instant-relief-to-fuel-prices-eia-warns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hormuz Strait AIS data display</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:15:22.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reopened Hormuz won't bring instant relief to fuel prices, EIA warns</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, US Energy Information Administration, Iran, Middle East Conflicts</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-senators-ask-bessent-why-large-lng-tankers-get-tax-perks-for-small-boats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-03/gcyslhll/bechtelSabine-Pass-Liquefaction-2022.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabine Pass LNG export terminal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:09:49.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US senators ask Bessent why large LNG tankers get tax perks for small boats</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, subsidies, Cheniere Energy Partners, US Department of the Treasury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/three-polish-ferry-operators-merge-resources-under-polsca-brand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-10/qf8kq6jv/P401_varsovia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Varsovia, a ferry operated by Polferries - a partner in the new POLSCA consortium</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T17:56:52.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Polish ferry operators merge resources under POLSCA brand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Poland, Polsca Baltic Ferries, Unity Line, Polferries, Euroafrica Shipping Lines, Baltic Sea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/leftist-spain-says-us-nato-remarks-push-europe-toward-alternatives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/r4ftqtxk/1920px-AerialofNavalStationRota7299650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naval Station Rota, Spain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T17:40:30.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leftist Spain says US NATO remarks push Europe toward alternatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Spain, NATO, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/crude-oil-exports-from-saudi-arabias-yanbu-port-slow-by-15-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T17:33:31.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crude oil exports from Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port slow by 15 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Saudi Arabia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Aramco, Houthi rebels, Yemen, Bab al-Mandab Strait</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-says-global-markets-are-still-lining-up-for-its-fuel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ornqi2q5/primorsk-port.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Primorsk, Russia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T17:29:40.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia says global markets are still lining up for its fuel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Novatek, Yamal LNG project, China, Arctic, polar, European Union</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/new-marine-agency-set-to-centralize-us-ocean-resource-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-18/3of4uttv/photo-of-gulf-of-mexico-offshore-assets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Shell oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:10:44.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New marine agency set to centralize US ocean resource management</news:title>
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