https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-says-xi-agrees-iran-must-open-strait-china-says-war-should-not-have-started https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-03/bu44lm0q/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T13:01:52.236Z Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, China says war should not have started Iran, MENA, United States, North America, China, Asia, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-canada-deepens-arctic-defense-ties-with-nordics-after-trump-comments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-21/at27d3af/globe-35460701280.jpg Arctic map bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:57:34.867Z FEATURE | Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump comments Canada, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, United States, Russia, polar, North America, Europe, Greenland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iraq-exported-10-million-barrels-of-oil-through-strait-of-hormuz-in-april https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:50:12.793Z Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz in April Iraq, Iran, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/man-dies-after-shark-bite-off-western-australia-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-16/f48cqulw/pexels-alecdoua-29263659.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:47:40.236Z Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast Australia, Oceania, Rottnest Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/petrobras-wants-2-wells-built-in-new-discovery-at-aram-block-by-2030 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-06/8whpbgk2/Santosbasinmap.jpg Santos Basin, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-05-16T12:42:32.583Z Petrobras wants two wells built in new discovery at Aram block by 2030 Brazil, Latin America, Santos offshore basin, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-us-coast-guard-seizes-cocaine-worth-nearly-46m-off-colombia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/ebylp7yo/260508-G-G0107-1002.jpg USCGC Tahoma’s crew, alongside a deployed Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron aircrew, stopped three suspected smuggling vessels carrying narcotics during a maritime patrol approximately 90 miles off Cartagena, Colombia. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T19:07:49.700Z VIDEO | US Coast Guard seizes cocaine worth nearly $46m off Colombia North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, drug smuggling, Latin America, Colombia, USCGC Tahoma https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/trump-and-iran-remarks-spark-surge-in-oil-prices 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 2026-05-15T18:45:36.990Z Trump and Iran remarks spark surge in oil prices MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/greek-operated-tanker-beats-quiet-week-to-cross-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/m0pu4q9b/karolos.jpg Karolos bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:38:55.142Z Greek-operated tanker beats quiet week to cross Strait of Hormuz Europe, MENA, Asia, India, Greece, Strait of Hormuz, Dynacom Tankers Management https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/pakistan-repatriates-iranians-alongside-citizens-from-us-seized-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/g1ikip9t/HGx2rF0bsAAlolD.jpg US forces intercept the Sevan, an Iranian "shadow fleet" tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:30:45.627Z Pakistan repatriates Iranians alongside citizens from US-seized ships Asia, Pakistan, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, US Navy, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-marine-corps-takes-delivery-of-two-new-usv-prototypes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/j4q10o4v/hii-usmc-usv-01.jpg USV prototype for the US Marine Corps bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:26:37.362Z US Marine Corps takes delivery of two new USV prototypes North America, United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries, MetalCraft Marine, US Marine Corps https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/mystery-sea-drone-found-in-greece-suffered-malfunction-ukraine-denies-involvement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/pyo58zxe/HHzkGisWgAYP332.jpg Ukraine's MAGURA V3 USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:12:36.356Z Mystery sea drone found in Greece suffered malfunction, Ukraine denies involvement Europe, Greece, Ukraine, European Union https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/panama-canal-promises-smooth-sailing-through-2026-despite-el-nino https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/oj2fx4da/pmaslide1-1080x675.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:04:54.082Z Panama Canal promises smooth sailing through 2026 despite El Nino Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/no-trust-in-us-says-iran-as-peace-talks-remain-on-hold https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T18:01:09.639Z No trust in US says Iran, as peace talks remain on hold MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East, Asia, Pakistan, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-and-oldendorff-carriers-agree-on-bulker-charter-extension https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/rjryah9m/polymnia.jpg Polymnia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:54:04.993Z Diana Shipping and Oldendorff Carriers agree on bulker charter extension Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Germany, Oldendorff Carriers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-falls-as-capesize-losses-outweigh-gains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:43:54.668Z Baltic dry bulk index falls as Capesize losses outweigh gains North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/ipo-or-2b-sale-cyan-renewables-owner-weighs-options https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/jtz5rcqs/Cyan-Wind-Seeker-Cyan-Renewables-main1.jpg Cyan Wind Seeker bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:32:53.237Z IPO or $2b sale: Cyan Renewables owner weighs options Asia, Singapore, Cyan Renewables, MMA Offshore, Oceania, Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-pressure-mounts-on-iran-as-trump-and-xi-find-common-ground-on-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/9icq2ks0/HIWy4AoWIAA4GJb.jpg US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during US-China talks in Beijing, May 2026. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/85n1a83x/us-forces-board.jpg US forces board Iranian ship Touska after attempting to breach naval blockade bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T17:24:53.036Z FEATURE | Pressure mounts on Iran as Trump and Xi find common ground on Hormuz MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Asia, China, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/uae-shipbuilders-join-forces-under-new-consortium https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/kpaermkg/ADPG-UAEs-First-Shipbuilders-Consortium.jpg Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:44:44.479Z UAE shipbuilders join forces under new consortium MENA, United Arab Emirates, AD Ports Group, Safeen Drydocks, Premier Marine Shipyards, Al Seer Marine, Noatum Maritime https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/india-pivots-toward-uae-for-defence-and-energy-security-amid-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/1wb0gsnw/HIXIjSvbcAAr91U.jpg Signing of agreements between India and UAE, May 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:29:48.421Z India pivots toward UAE for defence and energy security amid war MENA, United Arab Emirates, Asia, India, Iran, OPEC, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Indian Oil Corporation, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/italy-reviews-potential-golden-power-breach-by-ferrettis-chinese-investors https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-30/2nu6p2to/img-N-2176-20230406132640.jpg Ferretti yachts bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:22:14.986Z Italy reviews potential "golden power" breach by Ferretti's Chinese investors Europe, Italy, Ferretti Group, Asia, China, Czech Republic https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/brics-summit-winds-down-with-a-notable-lack-of-consensus-on-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:17:46.390Z BRICS summit winds down with a notable lack of consensus on Iran Asia, India, MENA, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Latin America, Brazil, China, Europe, Russia, Africa, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/asyad-shipping-receives-new-vlcc-from-korean-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/8cfkenqv/1778835881932.jpg Bidbid bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T14:17:07.096Z Asyad Shipping receives new VLCC from Korean yard Asia, South Korea, Asyad Shipping, MENA, Oman, Hanwha Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-ukrainian-defence-tech-revolution-has-us-and-europeans-envious https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Press-Service-of-the-Ukrainian-Security-Service1.jpg A lineup of Ukrainian Sea Baby unmanned surface vehicles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/jc9kykl1/Shahed1294.jpg Iran's Shahed 129 UAV seen during the Eqtedar 40 defence exhibition in Tehran. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T13:56:41.743Z OPINION | Ukrainian defence tech revolution has US and Europeans envious Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Europe, United States, North America, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/malaysian-support-vessel-passes-through-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/viuyo8ul/sapura-1200.jpg Sapura 1200 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T13:52:48.607Z Malaysian support vessel passes through Strait of Hormuz Asia, Malaysia, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Sapura Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/greece-flags-turkeys-unlawful-fishing-in-mediterranean-asks-eu-to-intervene https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/6xlga17d/pexels-christian-reinke-197095744-14654190.jpg Map showing Greece and Turkey bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T13:45:30.222Z Greece flags Turkey's "unlawful fishing" in Mediterranean, asks EU to intervene Europe, Greece, European Union, MENA, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/human-factor-cited-in-barge-colliding-with-bridge-in-virginia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/ut31ship/DCA24FM049-img.jpg Mackenzie Rose bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:45:01.590Z Human factor cited in barge colliding with bridge in Virginia North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/freight-restrictions-ease-on-rhine-river-following-week-of-rainfall https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:22:35.844Z Freight restrictions ease on Rhine river following week of rainfall Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/uae-races-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz-with-fast-tracked-oil-pipeline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:19:01.964Z UAE races to bypass Strait of Hormuz with fast-tracked oil pipeline MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Fujairah, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/bp-weighs-disposal-of-egypt-natural-gas-assets-to-cut-debt https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-17/kpyuia9f/raven-infills.avif Raven gas field offshore Egypt bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:14:34.914Z BP weighs disposal of Egypt natural gas assets to cut debt MENA, Egypt, Europe, United Kingdom, BP https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/planning-permission-granted-for-uk-dogger-bank-south-offshore-wind-projects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-26/1wirim0g/doggerbank_15.jpg Turbines at the UK's Dogger Bank offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:10:14.066Z Planning permission granted for UK Dogger Bank South offshore wind projects Europe, United Kingdom, Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, RWE, Germany, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Masdar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/inpex-buys-into-australias-largest-undeveloped-gas-field https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/wikkn9gn/8c85cf7e160091b36a013dfdb8a9b312-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Map of Browse gas field, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T10:00:25.477Z Inpex buys into Australia's largest undeveloped gas field Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, Japan, Australia, Oceania, Woodside Energy, BP, INPEX Australia, INPEX, BHP, Mitsubishi Corporation, Ichthys LNG Project, Mitsui, PetroChina, acquisitions, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/taiwans-coast-guard-fleet-gets-teeth-with-latest-missile-ready-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/l9m95uvk/Chenggong_Photo_TCGA1.jpg Chenggong, a Anping-class patrol vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:49:12.265Z Taiwan’s coast guard fleet gets teeth with latest missile-ready ship Asia, Taiwan, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, China, Anping class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/china-seeks-toll-free-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-says-us-official https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:43:13.872Z China seeks toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz, says US official MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, China, North America, United States, United States Trade Representative https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/seacon-provides-guarantee-for-chemical-tanker-lease-to-subsidiary https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/efihyuqj/20250624090721359.jpg Golden Banyan bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:34:26.468Z Seacon provides guarantee for chemical tanker lease to subsidiary Asia, Hong Kong, China, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/japan-looks-to-arm-philippines-with-surface-to-ship-missiles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/9hc556yd/Japan-Conducts-First-Domestic-Type-88-SSM-Test.jpg Test firing of Type 88 surface-to-ship missile bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:24:04.686Z Japan looks to arm Philippines with surface-to-ship missiles Asia, Japan, Philippines, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Japan Self Defence Forces, China, South China Sea territory disputes, Indonesia, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-welcomes-steady-hand-from-us-during-trump-visit-to-beijing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:16:49.497Z Taiwan welcomes steady hand from US during Trump visit to Beijing Asia, Taiwan, China, North America, United States, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-bombings-leave-iranian-military-with-limited-reach-in-the-region-admiral-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/rg5mu7c9/260303-N-NO146-4011.avif Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T09:09:22.398Z US bombings leave Iranian military with limited reach in the region, admiral says MENA, United Arab Emirates, Iran, North America, Strait of Hormuz, United States, US Central Command, Middle East Conflicts, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/awards-2025-best-large-crewboat-zamil-80-lita-ocean https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-09/jbocaatc/Lita-Ocean-main.jpg Best Large Crewboat – Zamil 80 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Large Crewboat – Zamil 80 – Lita Ocean Best of 2025 Awards, MENA, Lita Ocean, Singapore, Zamil 80 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vessel-review-orient-express-corinthian-worlds-largest-sailing-cruise-ship-to-serve-mediterranean-and-caribbean-itineraries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/ofyjx9bc/Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique-main1.jpg Orient Express Corinthian https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/aq9y6tz0/Suite-interior-Orient-Express-Sailing-Yachts.jpg Suite interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/1hj7dpzc/Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique-31.jpg Orient Express Corinthian https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/4ctbyf4b/Close-up-of-rotating-masts-Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique1.jpg Close-up of rotating masts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/7s23ifwi/Bar-Orient-Express-Sailing-Yachts.jpg Bar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/l9eifnob/Orient-Express-Corinthian-Chantiers-de-lAtlantique-21.jpg Orient Express Corinthian bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Orient Express Corinthian – World's largest sailing cruise ship to serve Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries Europe, Orient Express Corinthian (vessel), Orient Express Sailing Yachts, France, Accor Group, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Bureau Veritas, LNG, Orient Express Olympian (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/vessel-review-yigang-tug-3001-ship-assist-and-salvage-tug-for-chinese-inland-and-coastal-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/3w2gzs1c/20260423092251324.jpg Yigang Tug 3001 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Yigang Tug 3001 – Ship assist and salvage tug for Chinese inland and coastal waters Asia, China, Yigang Tug 3001 (vessel), Yichang Port Group, Port of Yichang (China), Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam, Zhijiang Jiangrui Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/bakkafrost-scotlands-new-applecross-ras-facility-formally-begins-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/dtnuj7o4/21223171.jpg The Princess Royal and Bakkafrost Scotland Managing Director Ian Lister during a tour of Bakkafrost's new recirculating aquaculture system facility in Applecross, May 13, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T03:30:23.178Z Bakkafrost Scotland's new Applecross RAS facility formally begins operations Europe, United Kingdom, Bakkafrost Scotland, Scotland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/crimean-agricultural-cooperative-begins-operating-new-hydrofoil-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/krceqg7y/700rs260514111.jpg The hydrofoil ferry Feodosia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T03:22:27.179Z Crimean agricultural cooperative begins operating new hydrofoil ferry Europe, Russia, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Vympel shipyard, Crimea, Project 23160, Feodosia (vessel), Mashpromlizing, Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/iranian-official-tehrans-midget-submarines-to-target-hostile-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T03:13:46.826Z Iranian official: Tehran's midget submarines to target hostile ships in Strait of Hormuz MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Ghadir class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/keel-laid-for-russian-navys-ninth-admiral-gorshkov-class-frigate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/do7imirw/AdmiralGorshkovfrigate021.jpg The Russian Navy Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gorshkov underway, July 10, 2018. Gorshkov is the lead ship of her class. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T03:08:43.536Z Keel laid for Russian Navy's ninth Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Europe, Russia, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Severnaya Verf, Russian Navy, Project 22350, Admiral Gorshkov class, Admiral Gromov (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/hong-kong-owner-taps-chinese-yard-for-shuttle-tanker-construction https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/0opolghs/New%20Amity.jpg New Amity, an Aframax tanker owned by China Merchants Energy Shipping (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T02:18:35.930Z Hong Kong owner taps Chinese yard for shuttle tanker construction Asia, Hong Kong, China, Associated Marine Time, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry, China Merchants Energy Shipping, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/foreign-national-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-tour-boat-in-dominican-republic https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-27/s0eg8mni/pexels-amar-30792657.jpg Map showing Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T01:46:17.011Z Foreign national seriously injured after being struck by tour boat in Dominican Republic Latin America, incidents, Dominican Republic, Greece, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/uk-yacht-builder-pleads-guilty-in-us-court-over-use-of-illegally-imported-burmese-teak https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/1beplysm/6337594039009650760258305599128491720739800n1.jpg A Sunseeker yacht bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T01:20:50.456Z UK yacht builder pleads guilty in US court over use of illegally imported Burmese teak North America, United States, Sunseeker International, United Kingdom, Europe, US Department of Justice, Florida https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/mermaid-maritime-reports-over-4m-operating-loss-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/59mgo5ig/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads191101-1-Mermaid1.jpg The dive support vessel Mermaid Asiana bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T01:06:50.421Z Mermaid Maritime reports over $4m operating loss in Q1 2026 Asia, Thailand, Mermaid Maritime, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-offshore/nauticus-robotics-posts-93m-net-loss-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-06/xz9l2m8v/NR-ProductPageCarousel-Aquanaut-021.jpg A Nauticus Robotics AUV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T00:48:03.327Z Nauticus Robotics posts $9.3m net loss in Q1 2026 North America, United States, Nauticus Robotics, business news, financial results, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Texas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/switzerland-to-formally-back-panama-canal-permanent-neutrality-protocol https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/1kmmbnha/Photo_Panama_Canal_Authority1.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T00:26:32.669Z Switzerland to formally back Panama Canal permanent neutrality protocol Europe, Switzerland, Panama Canal, Panama, Latin America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/australia-inks-mou-with-norway-on-domestic-missile-production https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-13/w35f7a9y/Kongsbergs-naval-strike-missile.jpeg Ship-launched variant of Kongsberg's naval strike missile bairdmaritime en 2026-05-15T00:20:27.878Z Australia inks MOU with Norway on domestic missile production Oceania, Australia, Europe, Norway, Australian Defence Force, Australian Department of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/german-builder-delivers-117-metre-custom-yacht https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/yxs4fgz8/Untitled1.jpg Boardwalk bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T23:22:33.877Z German builder delivers 117-metre custom yacht Europe, Germany, Lürssen, Boardwalk (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-craft-news-roundup-may-15-focus-on-security-vessels-turkish-uuv-indian-french-mine-hunting-systems-order-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/3gp8dyh2/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/9yglpqy7/exail-produit-inspector-125804x530.jpg Exail MCM unmanned surface vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/f0yn25kf/dc4c365ffa7d34c017a3993e138187f839599f911.jpg L-R: Tom O'Neill, Operations Director at Manor Marine, and Matthew Ratsey, Managing Director of Zero USV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/nwznqi8a/Sinarit-Drone-1536x864.jpeg.jpg Computer-generated image of a Sinarit UUV launching one-way attack drones https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/rffiduur/bwalibertyclass-1280x720.jpeg Concept render of Liberty Class USV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/hbzehtw4/2026speartoothUSA-1536x883.jpg Christening and commissioning ceremony of the Speartooth large UUV slated for the US military, May 1, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T22:16:20.927Z Unmanned Craft News Roundup | May 15 – Focus on security vessels: Turkish UUV, Indian-French mine hunting systems order and more Asia, India, Indian Navy, France, Exail, Europe, United Kingdom, Manor Marine, Zero USV, Datum, MENA, Turkey, Sinarit (vessel), North America, United States, Blue Water Autonomy, Conrad Shipyard, US Navy, Australia, Oceania, C2 Robotics, Speartooth (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/cadeler-installs-first-foundation-at-uk-offshore-wind-farm-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-06/nj85k7ig/Cadeler-picture2jpg.jpg Cadeler installation vessel at an offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T19:28:13.094Z Cadeler installs first foundation at UK offshore wind farm project Europe, Denmark, Cadeler, Hornsea Three offshore wind farm, United Kingdom, Esvagt, esvagt https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/activist-flotilla-sails-for-gaza-again-despite-repeated-failures https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-29/xkdfl3bp/FFC.jpg Freedom Flotilla Coalition activists (in lifejackets) following the vessel Handala's seizure by Israeli Navy commandos off Gaza, July 26, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T19:20:54.275Z Activist flotilla sails for Gaza again despite repeated failures attention seeking, Global Sumud Flotilla, MENA, Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Europe, Spain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-hits-five-month-high-despite-capesize-losses https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/4hkkuh2f/a06779cf6497442b65fd5fae52113a1d.jpg Nord Draco, a Norden Panamax bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T19:10:18.921Z Baltic dry bulk index hits five-month high despite Capesize losses North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange, Supramar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-us-china-summit-focuses-on-iran-as-hormuz-incidents-increase-again https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/uyjtkygx/fe90de06-7ca4-402a-822e-42ce5e36aec2.jpg Yuan Hua Hu, a Chinese tanker which cleared the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T19:05:37.389Z FEATURE | US-China summit focuses on Iran as Hormuz incidents increase again Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, India, Japan, Oman, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Asia Direct Cable https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/solstad-offshore-prevails-in-charter-hire-legal-battle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/ymdl8ztf/0a06d190-ed8e-436c-8eaf-4cb788bdc482.jpg Normand Maximus bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T18:56:29.794Z Solstad Offshore prevails in charter hire legal battle Europe, Norway, Solstad Offshore, legal action, arbitration, Normand Maximus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/vessel-boarded-by-unauthorised-personnel-off-uae-steered-toward-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/tkueuk51/hui-chuan.jpg Hui Chuan, a fishery research vessel reportedly seized off UAE's coast bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T18:43:26.146Z Vessel boarded by unauthorised personnel off UAE, steered toward Iran MENA, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Fujairah, Latin America, Honduras, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-xi-tells-trump-mishandling-taiwan-risks-dangerous-fallout https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-23/ldrewcj9/Photo_USN_5.jpg Screen capture of a US Navy video showing a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy ship cutting across the path of a US Navy destroyer in the Taiwan Strait, June 3, 2023. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T18:36:19.522Z FEATURE | Xi tells Trump: mishandling Taiwan risks "dangerous" fallout Asia, China, North America, United States, Taiwan, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japans-eneos-looks-beyond-the-middle-east-for-oil-as-conflict-persists https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-19/k5bwpzyp/banner.jpg Singapore Refining Company facility bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T18:25:39.122Z Japan's Eneos looks beyond the Middle East for oil as conflict persists Asia, Japan, Eneos Corporation, North America, United States, Canada, Persian Gulf, Europe, Azerbaijan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/q1-revenue-rises-at-abu-dhabi-ship-building-on-naval-ship-orders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-14/vm3bil1u/partnerships.jpg Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) yard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T18:19:01.313Z Q1 revenue rises at Abu Dhabi Ship Building on naval ship orders MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding, financial results, business news, Africa, Angolan Navy, Kuwait, Kuwait Naval Force, UAE Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/india-slams-unacceptable-attack-on-merchant-vessel-off-oman 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 2026-05-14T18:01:16.887Z India slams "unacceptable" attack on merchant vessel off Oman Asia, India, MENA, Oman, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Somalia, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/weichai-outmanoeuvres-kkcg-to-win-ferretti-boardroom-contest https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-10/dgp9hmua/45533462023superyachtyardancona-1900x1069.jpg Ferretti Group's Ancona Yard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T17:56:43.481Z Weichai outmanoeuvres KKCG to win Ferretti boardroom contest Europe, Italy, Ferretti Group, Asia, China, Czech Republic https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-sanctioned-russia-emerges-as-an-unlikely-buffer-for-global-energy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-19/0fjmq7kf/9243c4e6c1fa1938e50087fb954581e0.jpg Novatek's Yamal LNG project bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T17:52:05.953Z OPINION | Sanctioned Russia emerges as an unlikely buffer for global energy Europe, Russia, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/indian-navy-taps-indian-french-partnership-for-mine-countermeasure-tech https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/9yglpqy7/exail-produit-inspector-125804x530.jpg Exail MCM unmanned surface vehicle bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T17:43:13.857Z Indian Navy taps Indian-French partnership for mine countermeasure tech Asia, India, Indian Navy, Larsen and Toubro, France, Europe, Exail https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/clock-ticks-for-inpex-as-ichthys-lng-strike-talks-enter-final-day https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/tish4moq/bladinpointichthys.jpg Ichthys LNG plant, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T17:15:18.619Z Clock ticks for Inpex as Ichthys LNG strike talks enter final day Oceania, Australia, Ichthys LNG Project, Asia, Japan, INPEX, INPEX Australia, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/chinese-turbine-maker-scouts-europe-for-factory-sites-after-uk-rejection https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T17:08:31.831Z Chinese turbine maker scouts Europe for factory sites after UK rejection subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Asia, China, Ming Yang Smart Energy, Spain, United Kingdom, Scotland, European Commission, European Union https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/china-gains-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz-under-new-iranian-rules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-03/bu44lm0q/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-14T17:00:42.847Z China gains passage through Strait of Hormuz under new Iranian rules MENA, Iran, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz, politics, North America, United States