https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/us-immigration-officials-arrest-captain-of-illegal-charter-boat-involved-in-fatal-capsizing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-10/ju1vvnlf/Liberty-Island-New-York-Pixabay-Randomwinner1.jpg Liberty Island with the Statue of Liberty bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T07:33:30.993Z US immigration officials arrest captain of illegal charter boat involved in fatal capsizing incidents, North America, United States, New York State, New York City https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/zimbabwe-launches-formal-inquest-into-lake-kariba-ferry-tragedy-as-death-toll-climbs-to-97 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-12/xlvsz544/The-battle-for-Kyiv-23-2026-08-c1f369a5706008a675fa3b135ac99231-1200x6751.jpg Screenshot of video footage alleged to be that of the final voyage of the ferry Mbuya Nehanda on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on August 11, 2026. The ferry capsized later that same day, leaving at least 92 people dead as of August 17, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T07:15:47.080Z Zimbabwe launches formal inquest into Lake Kariba ferry tragedy as death toll climbs to 97 incidents, Africa, Lake Kariba, Mbuya Nehanda (vessel), Zimbabwe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/maib-missing-skipper-may-have-drowned-after-falling-overboard-from-creel-fishing-boat-off-scotland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/h9y935xt/Sea-Eagle-MAIB1.jpg The grounded creel fishing vessel Sea Eagle bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T06:44:57.025Z MAIB: missing skipper may have drowned after falling overboard from creel fishing boat off Scotland incidents, United Kingdom, Scotland, Sea Eagle, Marine Accident Investigation Branch https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uk-danish-collaboration-to-focus-on-frigate-development https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-10/38q8luv3/New-T31-render-edit-scaled-2-1536x1053.jpg Artist's impression of a Type 31 frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T06:19:14.270Z UK-Danish collaboration to focus on frigate development Europe, United Kingdom, Denmark, Babcock International Group, Royal Danish Navy, Danske Flådeskibe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/firefighting/romanian-emergency-services-agency-welcomes-new-fire-and-rescue-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/k7bspowz/damen-stan-patrol-5009-enters-romanian-emergency-fleet-2.jpg MAI 0101 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T03:01:19.163Z Romanian emergency services agency welcomes new fire and rescue boat Europe, Romania, MAI 0101 (vessel), General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (Romania), Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/dutch-firm-unveils-battery-powered-variant-of-existing-cargo-ship-design https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/2h8s1ceo/Conoship-Fully-electric-3200-dwt-transparent-background.jpg Conoship International's 3,200DWT general cargo vessel fitted with a 40MWh modular energy storage system bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T01:05:21.576Z Dutch firm unveils battery-powered variant of existing cargo ship design Europe, Netherlands, Conoship International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-2026-asia-commercial-diving-equipment-deep-sea-exploration-and-development-expo-set-for-december-in-hainan-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/bcxznemp/Picture21.jpg Hainan Province in China will host the 2026 Asia Commercial Diving Equipment, Deep-Sea Exploration and Development Expo. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T00:46:06.997Z GEAR | 2026 Asia Commercial Diving Equipment, Deep-Sea Exploration and Development Expo set for December in Hainan, China Asia Commercial Diving Equipment Deep Sea Exploration and Development Expo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-zealand-firm-secures-electric-hydrofoil-ferry-order-from-us-customer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/wg8xz7bb/1bc26710-636e-7fa0-a901-5e1e1c73ba61.jpg Artist's impression of a nine-metre electric hydrofoil ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T00:21:23.425Z New Zealand firm secures electric hydrofoil ferry order from US customer Oceania, New Zealand, North America, United States, Vessev, Lake Tahoe, California https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/odfjell-posts-54m-net-income-in-q2-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-07/ruzobqf4/20200504-bowprosper-longlens-0006-16-9.jpg An Odfjell tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T00:02:55.670Z Odfjell posts $54m net income in Q2 2026 Europe, Odfjell, business news, financial results, Norway, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/irish-continental-group-reports-h1-revenue-growth-despite-operating-profit-decline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/bwzv0q3r/250102-oscarwilde-caldov-lp.jpg Oscar Wilde bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:26:17.256Z Irish Continental Group reports H1 revenue growth despite operating profit decline Europe, Ireland, Irish Continental Group, Irish Ferries, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/more-than-40-dead-after-overloaded-boat-sinks-in-nigeria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-18/yq84s6a0/Sokoto1.jpg Map of Sokoto State in Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:18:31.295Z More than 40 dead after overloaded boat sinks in Nigeria Africa, Nigeria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-crude-exports-stage-comeback-in-june-from-all-time-low-in-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:14:09.835Z Saudi crude exports stage comeback in June from all-time low in May MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-breaks-slide-capesize-segment-drives-turnaround https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:10:16.119Z Baltic dry bulk index breaks slide, Capesize segment drives turnaround North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/viking-cruises-signs-contracts-for-two-newbuild-cruise-ships-at-italian-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-20/zxkm4lpm/The-Viking-Libra-Float-Out11.jpg Launch of Viking Libra at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard, March 19, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:05:45.896Z Viking Cruises signs contracts for two newbuild cruise ships Europe, Fincantieri, Italy, Latin America, Bermuda, Viking Cruises https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/romanian-jets-eliminate-marine-drone-near-black-sea-gas-site https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-04/v3nlddhh/NeptunDeepBlackSeaMap.jpg Map of Neptun Deep offshore project, Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:01:25.756Z Romanian jets eliminate marine drone near Black Sea gas site Europe, Romania, Black Sea, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, OMV Petrom, Neptun Deep, NATO, Bulgaria, Turkey, MENA, Romgaz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/france-loads-first-wheat-shipment-to-sudan-in-18-years https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/kta0cmw3/boat.jpeg.webp Wheat shipment bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:56:08.506Z France loads first wheat shipment to Sudan in 18 years Europe, France, Africa, Sudan, Russia, Ukraine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/north-korea-fires-over-10-short-range-ballistic-missiles-toward-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/vyptgd0c/map-of-south-korea-and-china.jpg Map showing South Korea, North Korea and China bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:53:26.618Z North Korea fires over 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward sea Asia, North Korea, South Korea, North America, United States, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/navios-maritime-partners-posts-increased-net-income-in-q2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-22/eslysjui/488ff8b5b009d002d059b5e5265e9f96.jpg A Navios bulk carrier docked in the Port of Hamburg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:47:25.641Z Navios Maritime Partners posts increased net income in Q2 Europe, Greece, Navios Maritime Partners, financial results, business news, Navios Maritime https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/malaysias-mmc-defends-bin-sulayem-appointment-following-backlash https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-16/4gvxgbc8/DP-World1.jpg Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, former Group Chairman and CEO of DP World bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:25:24.185Z Malaysia's MMC defends Bin Sulayem appointment following backlash Asia, Malaysia, MMC Corp https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-fuel-oil-exports-cool-down-in-july-after-brief-june-spike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:12:12.894Z China fuel oil exports cool down in July after brief June spike Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/field-stoppages-pull-norways-july-oil-and-gas-output-below-forecast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-19/sne40im5/e3e2fd9f432e56fa0a25877c0610f1f164e485a1-1276x718.webp The Deepsea Atlantic semi-submersible rig bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:08:39.263Z Field stoppages pull Norway's July oil and gas output below forecast Europe, Norway, Norwegian Offshore Directorate https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-decommissioning/af-heerema-consortium-awarded-north-sea-platform-removal-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/fm98ihr4/5647631d-4f00-432f-8fa7-de0f7abc8170-w784h503crop.jpg AF Environmental Base Vats bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T10:12:30.752Z AF-Heerema consortium awarded North Sea platform removal contract Europe, Norway, AF Gruppen, North Sea, United Kingdom, Heerema Marine Contractors, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/drones-coast-guard-funding-in-taiwans-trillion-dollar-defence-budget https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/vsv3upd8/202604291380ae31e2064d4b979b451f4748b857.jpg Taiwan Coast Guard vessel PP-10081 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:55:16.999Z Drones, coast guard funding in Taiwan's trillion-dollar defence budget Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, Taiwan Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-chinas-russian-oil-binge-begins-to-pinch-indian-refiners https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:47:08.120Z OPINION | China’s Russian oil binge begins to pinch Indian refiners Asia, China, Russia, Europe, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-holds-flat-at-nine-transits-amid-uncertainty https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:39:12.257Z Strait of Hormuz shipping holds flat at nine transits amid uncertainty MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/hoegh-autoliners-revenue-up-profit-down-in-q2-amid-shipping-disruptions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-04/hltqn8y3/1756837493424.jpg Höegh Moonlight bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:33:39.340Z Hoegh Autoliners revenue up, profit down in Q2 amid shipping disruptions Europe, Norway, Höegh Autoliners, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/panama-faces-15b-arbitration-claim-from-ck-hutchison https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/3f1tzcd7/background0.jpg Panama Ports Company bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:22:05.904Z Panama faces $1.5b arbitration claim from CK Hutchison Asia, Hong Kong, China, CK Hutchison Group, Latin America, Panama, Port of Balboa (Panama), Port of Cristobal, North America, United States, BlackRock, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Italy, Switzerland, COSCO Shipping, Panama Ports Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/el-niño-threat-sparks-urgent-calls-to-dredge-critical-amazon-waterway https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/ti0lsl24/Tapajosrivermap.jpg Map of Amazon basin (Tapajos River highlighted) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:16:47.801Z El Niño threat sparks urgent calls to dredge critical Amazon waterway Latin America, Brazil, Amazon River, Bunge, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/other-inland-waters-operations/danube-river-works-prevent-total-shutdown-at-hungary-nuclear-plant https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-02/ikr8zdsy/record-low-danube-forces-paks-reactor-off-hungary-grid-16x9.webp Paks nuclear power plant bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:07:10.195Z Danube river works prevent total shutdown at Hungary nuclear plant Europe, Hungary, Danube River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/vessel-review-its-about-time-catamaran-ferry-to-provide-airport-shuttle-services-in-saint-lucia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/t5bju079/Its-About-Time-main.jpg It's About Time https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/hip8kd9c/Its-About-Time-2.jpg It's About Time https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/0prezwxe/Its-About-Time-lower-deck.webp Main deck cabin interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/osgy82ms/Its-About-Time-upper-deck.webp Upper deck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/iruee092/Its-About-Time-wheelhouse.webp Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/gaemuum3/Its-About-Time-main-2.jpg It's About Time bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | It's About Time – Catamaran ferry to provide airport shuttle services in Saint Lucia Saint Lucia, It's About Time (vessel), Latin America, FunToSee Island Ferry, Caribbean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-shennongxi-no-16-electric-sightseeing-and-events-vessel-for-inland-navigation-in-chinas-hubei-province https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/ximr121q/Shennongxi-No-16-2.jpg Shennongxi No 16 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/ffjtubxm/8ba875db57ed450fb88d9d799dc52cde1.jpg Shennongxi No 16 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/hwsvvjxe/Shennongxi-No-16-31.jpg Shennongxi No 16 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Shennongxi No 16 – Electric sightseeing and events vessel for inland navigation in China's Hubei province Asia, China, Shennongxi No 16 (vessel), Hubei Cultural Tourism Group, Yidu Jianghui Offshore Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/opinion-aukus-much-ado-about-hmas-stirling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/1bebocpm/USS-Vermont-Australian-Submarine-Agency.jpg The US Navy Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Vermont departs HMAS Stirling after undergoing maintenance work, November 28, 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | AUKUS: Much ado about HMAS Stirling Oceania, AUKUS, North America, United States, Australia, US Navy, Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, SSN AUKUS https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-august-20-hydrofoil-ferry-trials-new-arctic-cruise-ship-concept-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/detomv8o/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/an8rbbf0/700ckb26081811.jpg Andrey Baykov https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-14/dwu8jv7n/USC1.jpg Rendering of United Shipbuilding Corporation's ice-capable expedition cruise ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-12/lnpmiaa1/b471fe389ee4ba7cd357d89a3f9d84eb3f71d0bf-5000x2813-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Concept render of Crystal Cruises' new series of ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-11/v8bxgjpd/Nefteflot1.jpg Commemorative plaque photographed during the keel-laying ceremony for two new Project MPKS-L ferries ordered by Russia's State Transport Leasing Company, August 6, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-10/8tjdd1gy/Ptah-Float-Out-Exterior-River-11.jpg Viking Ptah bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:18:03.753Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | August 20 – Hydrofoil ferry trials, new Arctic cruise ship concept and more Europe, Russia, Andrey Baykov (vessel), Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, United Shipbuilding Corporation, polar, Arctic, Italy, Fincantieri, North America, United States, Crystal Cruises, Nefteflot, Project MPKS L, Viking Cruises, MENA, Egypt, Viking Ptah (vessel), Nile River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/scottish-shipbuilder-ferguson-marine-to-cut-nearly-a-fourth-of-workforce https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/jbxdp4tc/glen-rosa-9424-71941.jpg Launch of the CalMac ferry Glen Rosa at Ferguson Marine's facilities, April 9, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T07:55:13.786Z Scottish shipbuilder Ferguson Marine to cut nearly a fourth of workforce Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Ferguson Marine, Glen Rosa, Glen Sannox, CalMac Ferries, Caledonian Maritime Assets https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/louisiana-builder-launches-two-us-navy-berthing-and-messing-barges https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/7w8u6acj/PAE-Maritime1.jpg A US Navy YRBM-57-class berthing and messing barge following launch bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T07:08:38.840Z Louisiana builder launches two US Navy berthing and messing barges North America, United States, US Navy, Louisiana, Conrad Shipyard, YRBM 63 (vessel), YRBM 64 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/new-patrol-vessel-to-be-used-for-fisheries-enforcement-off-western-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/e6blvbn9/Roger-Cook1.jpg The fisheries patrol vessel Equinox bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T06:54:03.423Z New patrol vessel to be used for fisheries enforcement off Western Australia Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Equinox (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-arrested-following-vessel-collision-in-greeces-ionian-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/eh8pqfvo/Port-of-Argostoli-in-Greece-MarineTraffic-com-Vera-Zec-Deskovic.jpg The Port of Argostoli in Greece bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T03:31:51.385Z Three arrested following vessel collision in Greece's Ionian Islands Europe, incidents, Greece, Port of Argostoli (Greece), Hellenic Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/potting/rare-red-crab-species-discovered-off-western-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/aees4m0l/Deep-sea-crab-species-Paralomis-papua.jpg Deep sea crab species Paralomis papua bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T03:02:17.654Z Rare red crab species discovered off Western Australia Australia, Oceania, Western Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/chinas-newnew-shipping-to-deploy-additional-container-vessels-on-northern-sea-route https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/21003a63-aa55-4926-b6e6-432f94596b08/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-FSUE-Atomflot.jpg The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika escorting a vessel through ice on the Northern Sea Route bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T01:29:39.824Z China's NewNew Shipping to deploy additional container vessels on Northern Sea Route Asia, Europe, polar, Arctic, Northern Sea Route, China, Russia, Hainan Yangpu Newnew Shipping, Port of Murmansk, Sea Port of Saint Petersburg, Port of Arkhangelsk, Port of Tianjin https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/new-zealands-lyttelton-port-to-invest-over-480m-in-wharf-and-terminal-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/cjwv8d4k/Te-Awaparahi-Bay-Expansion-From-North-scaled1.jpg Artist's impression of the Te Awaparahi Bay port expansion project bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T01:06:18.652Z New Zealand's Lyttelton Port to invest over $480m in wharf and terminal expansion Oceania, New Zealand, Lyttelton Port Company, Port of Lyttelton (New Zealand) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/qatarenergy-takes-delivery-of-174000cbm-lng-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/vm4ygefe/Al-Sabsab1.jpg Al Sabsab bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T00:54:12.706Z QatarEnergy takes delivery of 174,000cbm LNG carrier Asia, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, China, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, Al Sabsab (vessel), LNG, China Classification Society, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Mitsui OSK Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/six-injured-after-tour-boat-crashes-into-concrete-blocks-off-zakynthos-greece https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-16/ol8gmhjr/ΛΣ-6012.2e16d0ba.fill-900x4001.jpg A Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T00:39:10.611Z Six injured after tour boat crashes into concrete blocks off Zakynthos, Greece Europe, incidents, Greece, Hellenic Coast Guard, Port of Agios Nikolaos (Greece) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/peruvian-navys-newest-landing-ship-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/hogrcd8x/Peruvian-Navy.jpg Launch of the Peruvian Navy landing ship BAP Chimbote with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori as guest of honour, August 18, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T00:15:08.760Z Peruvian Navy's newest landing ship hits the water Latin America, Asia, South Korea, SIMA, Peru, Peruvian Navy, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, BAP Chimbote (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/k-line-to-commence-operations-at-port-of-kobe-container-terminals-pc14-17 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/m9icoybh/dd0c273d-677b-80df-4bd3-6d6c9cb26ca31.jpg Kobe International Container Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T23:54:39.355Z K Line to commence operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17 Asia, Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Port of Kobe, Kobe International Container Terminal, Mitsui OSK Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/norwind-offshores-newest-csov-arrives-in-norway-for-final-outfitting https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/nr0ujmhk/Vard1.jpg Norwind Marin bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T23:39:31.889Z Norwind Offshore's newest CSOV arrives in Norway for final outfitting Europe, Norwind Offshore, Norway, Vard Søviknes, Vard, Vard Shipyards Romania, Romania, Norwind Marin (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/undersea-mining/noaa-to-map-deep-waters-off-american-samoa-for-critical-minerals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/ldc5ag97/ex-bow-hires.jpg NOAA exploratory vessel Okeanos Explorer bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:24:46.251Z NOAA to map deep waters off American Samoa for critical minerals North America, United States, NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA Ocean Exploration, Okeanos Explorer (vessel), American Samoa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-near-three-week-high-as-uae-cuts-iran-financial-ties https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:20:47.492Z Oil prices near three-week high as UAE cuts Iran financial ties MENA, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/despite-western-blowback-south-korean-containership-to-test-arctic-passage-to-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/21003a63-aa55-4926-b6e6-432f94596b08/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-FSUE-Atomflot.jpg The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika (foreground) escorting a vessel through ice on the Northern Sea Route bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:15:27.168Z Despite Western blowback, South Korean containership to test Arctic passage to Europe Asia, South Korea, Europe, Russia, Arctic, polar, PanStar Group, Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom, Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Poland, Port of Gdansk, Northern Sea Route, China, russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/tit-for-tat-shipping-attacks-effectively-halt-black-sea-grain-exports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/49iwsqr2/golden-leo.jpg Aftermath of Russian missle attack on Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:05:09.126Z Tit-for-tat shipping attacks effectively halt Black Sea grain exports Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Odessa, Port of Tuapse, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/exxonmobil-partners-award-11b-in-contracts-for-mozambique-lng-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/j2f8ckmd/rovuma-lng-futuri-impianti-mozambico-1-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Concept render of Rovuma LNG's liquefaction facilities in Mozambique bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:57:03.271Z ExxonMobil, partners award $1.1b in contracts for Mozambique LNG project North America, United States, ExxonMobil, ExxonMobil Mozambique, Africa, Mozambique, ENH, Asia, China, CNPC, South Korea, KOGAS, MENA, United Arab Emirates, XRG, United Kingdom, OneSubsea, Aker Solutions, Norway, Sumitomo Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-tests-buyer-appetite-again-with-ninth-spot-crude-tender-since-june https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:49:46.490Z ADNOC tests buyer appetite again with ninth spot crude tender since June MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-retreats-to-multi-week-low-on-vessel-slump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/3qz9hz3j/2863351.jpg Golden Amreen, a Capesize bulker owned by Golden Ocean bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:44:37.495Z Baltic dry bulk index retreats to multi-week low on vessel slump North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/turkey-sets-sights-on-syrian-oil-and-gas-exploration https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-01/91p10rco/emin-huric-MeME21VDU3A-unsplash.jpg Map showing Syria bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:37:14.424Z Turkey sets sights on Syrian oil and gas exploration MENA, Turkey, Syria, TPAO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/havila-shipping-reports-pre-tax-loss-as-q2-revenue-declines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-03/ftpvdyeo/27EC5C9160984B178BCE23F34534F5341.jpg The Havila Shipping platform supply vessel Havila Venus bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:33:20.730Z Havila Shipping reports pre-tax loss as Q2 revenue declines Europe, Norway, Havila Shipping, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/second-suspect-in-2022-nord-stream-blasts-arrested-in-croatia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/lnljd34m/Nord_Stream_gas_leaks_2022.jpg Dates and locations of Nord Stream leaks bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:16:23.722Z Second suspect in 2022 Nord Stream blasts arrested in Croatia Europe, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Croatia, Nord Stream https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/bp-cuts-output-for-maintenance-at-azerbaijan-offshore-platform https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/0j0vrwkh/central-azeri1.jpg.img.1024.medium.avif Central Azeri platform bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:10:25.935Z BP cuts output for maintenance at Azerbaijan offshore platform Europe, Azerbaijan, BP, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/tiny-rise-in-rhine-water-levels-offers-little-relief-for-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:06:53.109Z Tiny rise in Rhine water levels offers little relief for shipping Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/tasports-starts-consultation-on-30-year-port-strategy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-06/373mqqb9/TasPorts.jpg Port of Devonport, Tasmania bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T10:21:17.309Z TasPorts starts consultation on 30-year port strategy Oceania, Australia, TasPorts, Tasmania, Port of Burnie, Port of Devonport (Australia), Port of Hobart https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/fuel-exporter-russia-forced-to-import-from-asia-after-refinery-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T10:18:23.692Z Fuel exporter Russia forced to import from Asia after refinery attacks Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Asia, Malaysia, South Korea, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/feature-beijing-expands-reach-in-disputed-south-china-sea-with-new-man-made-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-09/pfrfai1j/GreatWallOfSand.jpg South China Sea reefs and islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/tq1.jpg Woody Island bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T10:09:38.510Z FEATURE | Beijing expands reach in disputed South China Sea with new man-made island Asia, China, South China Sea, Paracel Islands, Spratly Islands, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/other-inland-waters-operations/feature-against-floods-and-financial-odds-indian-snake-boat-racers-power-on https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/b0v16p8w/Vallam-kali.jpg "Vallam kali", or snake boat racing in India https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/hq99g6dm/indian_snake_boat.jpg An Indian "snake boat" bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:59:55.502Z FEATURE | Against floods and financial odds, Indian "snake boat" racers power on Asia, India, Kerala https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/swedish-maritime-administration-seeks-to-retain-maritime-rescue-services https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/u33ylck8/sjo-flygraddning.jpg Swedish maritime and air rescue service bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:48:49.717Z Swedish Maritime Administration seeks to retain maritime rescue services Europe, Sweden, Swedish Maritime Administration, Swedish Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/lack-of-clear-reopening-signals-curbs-strait-of-hormuz-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:42:12.962Z Lack of clear reopening signals curbs Strait of Hormuz shipping MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/iranian-missiles-targeting-maritime-traffic-fall-into-sea-uae-says 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 2026-08-19T09:37:46.761Z Iranian missiles targeting maritime traffic fall into sea, UAE says MENA, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Strait of Hormuz, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/robust-demand-drives-near-record-july-volume-at-port-of-los-angeles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-02/nd9k2j2t/Port-of-LA.jpg Port of Los Angeles bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:31:20.086Z Robust demand drives near-record July volume at Port of Los Angeles North America, United States, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-craft-news-roundup-august-19-indonesian-one-way-attack-usv-us-developed-long-range-uuv-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/wbcutyox/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/955ws8mc/5174330bbf6f41696cbcb9a551a19e95a19822321.jpg The Lady of the Lake, Zero USV's new 17-metre long-endurance unmanned surface vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-10/6bhl0xwa/Lantern-Fish1.jpg Raytheon and CET's unmanned undersea vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/vya8xmwb/Indonesian-Navy.jpg Indonesian Navy one-way attack USV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/pyo58zxe/HHzkGisWgAYP332.jpg Ukraine's MAGURA V3 USV bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:23:20.352Z Unmanned Craft News Roundup | August 19 – Indonesian one-way attack USV, US-developed long-range UUV and more Europe, United Kingdom, Zero USV, The Lady of the Lake (vessel), Manor Marine, Greece, Skaramangas Shipyards, Qualco Group, Olympic Marine, RTX, Composite Energy Technologies, Raytheon, Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Ukraine, Uforce, ReconCraft, United States, North America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/oocls-newest-methanol-powered-ship-launched-in-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/z4fj6p3w/20260818195839777.jpg Launch of OOCL's new 24,168TEU methanol-powered vessel, August 18, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:10:48.269Z OOCL's newest methanol-powered ship launched in China Asia, China, Orient Overseas Container Line, Hong Kong, Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering, American Bureau of shipping (ABS) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/vessel-review-port-kembla-20-compact-fast-rescue-boat-optimised-for-australias-lake-illawarra https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/8sdhwwbq/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-main1.jpg Port Kembla 20 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/bha33ucs/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-21.jpg Port Kembla 20 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/su8wwpow/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-51.jpg Helm station https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/nge33e8g/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-31.jpg Port Kembla 20 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Port Kembla 20 – Compact fast rescue boat optimised for Australia's Lake Illawarra Oceania, Australia, Marine Rescue NSW, New South Wales, Lake Illawarra, Port Kembla 20 (vessel), Sentinel Boats, Australian Maritime Safety Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-pacific-ineos-chocolate-large-ethane-carrier-to-operate-on-global-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/qq132ovq/Pacific-Ineos-Chocolate1.jpg Pacific Ineos Chocolate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/fzksso9f/Pacific-Ineos-Chocolate-MarineTraffic-com-Shubham-Gangan.jpg Pacific Ineos Chocolate bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Pacific Ineos Chocolate – Large ethane carrier to operate on global routes Asia, China, Hong Kong, Europe, United Kingdom, Pacific Gas, Pacific Ineos Chocolate (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Jiangnan Shipyard, INEOS Trading and Shipping, Ineos Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-russian-hydrofoil-ferry-enters-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/an8rbbf0/700ckb26081811.jpg Andrey Baykov bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:43:41.515Z New Russian hydrofoil ferry enters sea trials Europe, Russia, Andrey Baykov (vessel), Project 03580, Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, State Transport Leasing Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/glomar-offshore-unveils-new-osv-concept https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/6htz5g2j/C-Job-Naval-Architects1.jpg Rendering of the 80-metre OSV developed jointly by Glomar Offshore and C-Job Naval Architects bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:17:03.457Z Glomar Offshore unveils new OSV concept GloMar Offshore, C Job Naval Architects, Netherlands, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/decommissioned-dredger-to-be-sunk-to-serve-as-artificial-reef-off-south-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/14fzy92l/South-Australia-Department-of-Infrastructure-and-Transport1.jpg The dredger Andrew Wilson, which will be sunk off South Australia to serve as an artificial reef bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T07:54:47.789Z Decommissioned dredger to be sunk to serve as artificial reef off South Australia Oceania, Australia, South Australia, Andrew Wilson (vessel)