https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/caremar-driade-refloated-after-grounding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/r19gl6fq/3405bfeb_1dd5_41f4_97b7_dc9d9d708e04.jpg Driade bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T08:12:58.972Z Ferry refloated after grounding in Procida, Italy Europe, Italy, Caremar, Driade (vessel), Gulf of Naples https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-cold-war-memories-why-the-world-was-actually-much-safer-for-seafarers-back-then-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/8zz4z02z/Containership-sinking-Iranian-media1.jpg A container vessel believed to be the Singapore-registered GFS Pride on fire after it struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, October 14, 2026. The ship later sank though her entire crew were all safely rescued. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Cold War memories: why the world was actually much safer for seafarers back then [Grey Power] history, Oceania, Australia, United Kingdom, Europe, MENA, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Black Sea, Yemen, Houthi rebels, terrorism, Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Cold War, Bab al-Mandab Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/afdm-15-floating-dry-dock https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/f371foih/5544061513108eda097a1k1.jpg AFDM 15 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/clzpj3po/55440727663007c4ac14fk1.jpg AFDM 15 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/l9sn81w1/554396423678ec5d208afk1.jpg AFDM 15 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/m1x9rqrc/55440728143c6391d76f3k1.jpg AFDM 15 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | AFDM 15 – US Navy acquires medium floating dry dock for surface ship maintenance North America, United States, US Navy, Austal USA, Oceania, Australia, AFDM 15 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/grimaldi-9800-ceu-car-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/k13yx2is/Grande-Egitto-Grimaldi1.jpg Grande Egitto https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/49saq2fd/tvjn8hywddrmw0d18b5tcqwzz4.jpg Grande Pacifico https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/memy85g8/Grande-Pacifico-Grimaldi1.jpg Grande Pacifico bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Grande Pacifico & Grande Egitto – Grimaldi adds 9,800CEU ammonia-ready car carriers to fleet Europe, Italy, Grande Egitto, ammonia, China Merchants Heavy Industry, Grande Pacifico, Grimaldi Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/demi-k-pusher-tug-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/gxabokzp/Demi-K-MarineTraffic-com-Ronald-Koridon.jpg Demi-K https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/8to7ds6s/Demi-K-MarineTraffic-com-Klaas-Hoekstra.jpg Demi-K https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/e0vi0jzo/Demi-K-Marble-Automation2.jpg Demi-K https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/jnoj8zm5/FactsheetDemi-KRodietransport-images-11.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:54:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Demi-K – Dutch operator selects pusher tug for inland and North Sea work Europe, Demi K (vessel), Netherlands, Rodie Transport, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/zamil-offshore-orders-intervention-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-09/jbocaatc/Lita-Ocean-main.jpg Zamil 80 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:49:39.134Z Zamil Offshore orders fourth fast crewboat in series MENA, Asia, Singapore, Lita Ocean, Zamil 80, Zamil Offshore Services, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/rosmorport-icebreaker-joins-astrakhan-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/c15m0cj8/abcc024f_de95_4fd2_91ee_9d06b0f1e2fb.jpg The Project 1191 icebreaker Avraamiy Zavenyagin bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:34:57.243Z Russia's Rosmorport places refurbished 1984-built icebreaker into service Russia, Europe, Rosmorport, Avraamiy Zavenyagin (vessel), Project 1191 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-october-16-us-ferry-christening-irish-commutertourist-boat-launch-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/x1bek5i0/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/g696lah2/994d164b_3588_40c3_ba72_112660c51bf6.jpg Rendering of a 120-metre passenger and cargo vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/rw0iu1hb/ladotd.jpg.medium.800x8001.jpg Dedication ceremony for the new vehicle ferry Holly Beach, October 14, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/uduw6gca/d6b5a432_1068_465f_9a48_7aeedc1b670a.jpg Lyotchik Talalikhin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/xefaziyx/80247eaa_f436_41f8_ba26_48656e4df529.jpg Inis Oírr Express https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-09/mdkkw453/280926-131.jpg Rendering of a 168-passenger electric sightseeing vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:19:37.613Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | October 16 – US ferry christening, Irish commuter/tourist boat launch and more Asia, Indonesia, Pelni, Europe, Italy, NAOS Ship and Boat Design, North America, United States, Louisiana, Holly Beach (vessel), Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Elliott Bay Design Group, Thoma Sea Marine Constructors, Russia, Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, Lyotchik Talalikhin (vessel), MENA, Turkey, Nova Shipyard, Doolin Ferry, Inis Oírr Express (vessel), Moscow Shipbuilding Yard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/pelni-selects-naos-ship-design https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/g696lah2/994d164b_3588_40c3_ba72_112660c51bf6.jpg Rendering of a 120-metre passenger and cargo vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T07:01:11.594Z Indonesia's Pelni selects Italian firm to design 120m ferries Asia, Indonesia, Pelni, Italy, Europe, NAOS Ship and Boat Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/coast-guard-tampa-offloads-cocaine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/cnlqlsx7/d79fcff6_9357_44dd_a4b2_e1621ba944c7.jpg The crew of the US Coast Guard medium endurance cutter USCGC Tampa pose with seized contraband during a drug offload at Port Everglades, Florida, October 14, 2026. The crew offloaded approximately 29,600 pounds of cocaine and 3,355 pounds of marijuana, valued at an estimated US$226.7 million, resulting from six interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T06:45:31.305Z US Coast Guard offloads drugs totalling nearly 15 tonnes at Port Everglades, Florida North America, drugs, Pacific Ocean, United States, US Coast Guard, Medium Endurance Cutter, USCGC Tampa, Florida, Operation Pacific Viper https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/german-navy-orders-watercat-m18 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/x62fsves/0490de7f_1d04_4ce2_8586_4180da741311.jpg A 20-metre combat boat bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T06:28:14.443Z Finnish builder to supply 15 combat boats to German Navy Europe, Germany, German Navy, Finland, Marine Alutech https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/louisiana-dedicates-hybrid-electric-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/rw0iu1hb/ladotd.jpg.medium.800x8001.jpg Dedication ceremony for the new vehicle ferry Holly Beach, October 14, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T05:26:13.066Z Louisiana transport department christens new hybrid-electric ferry North America, United States, Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Holly Beach (vessel), Elliott Bay Design Group, Thoma Sea Marine Constructors https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/singapore-electric-harbour-craft-grants https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-09/y45wy5z8/img1242668840a021411.jpg Yinson GreenTech's Electric harbour craft Hydroglyder bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T05:12:57.431Z Singapore to award new electric harbour craft grants from 2027 Asia, Singapore, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, subsidies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/navantia-modernises-angolan-patrol-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/0h6p5m80/68939587_5bcd_4ba9_8430_b7c278c64669.jpg Signing of the Angolan Navy patrol vessel modernisation contract bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T02:53:13.565Z Spanish shipyard to modernise two Angolan Navy patrol vessels Europe, Spain, Navantia, Africa, Angola, Angolan Navy, Mandume class, Golfinho (vessel), Atlântico (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/hmm-approves-12-containership-investment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-28/b1ud5scd/2001ca87-7e69-4203-94bf-015faf64647b.jpg HMM Aquamarine bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T02:41:57.106Z HMM approves $1.6b investment in eight 13,000TEU newbuildings and four smaller vessels Asia, South Korea, HMM https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/french-frigate-downs-threatening-drone https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/w01zpva2/575c0434_ee0a_4c55_afda_32c3e50c8b8f.jpg The French Navy guided-missile frigate Languedoc bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T02:23:36.862Z French Navy intercepts drone over containership in Bab el-Mandeb Strait Europe, France, French Navy, Languedoc, CMA CGM, CMA CGM Champs Elysees (vessel), MENA, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/somali-hijackings-raise-crew-toll https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-16/afxazdx5/b51273e1_6da7_4ccf_ba38_1e9109ad960e.jpg Suspected pirates await boarding of their vessel by US Navy personnel somewhere in the Gulf of Guinea. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-16T01:59:20.696Z IMB records 51 piracy incidents in nine months as Somali hijackings raise crew toll piracy, Africa, Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Singapore Straits, Gulf of Guinea, Honour 25 (vessel), International Maritime Bureau, IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, Somalia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/russia-funds-viktor-gavrilov-trawler https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-06/yhh4getw/USC.jpg Viktor Gavrilov bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T19:12:56.270Z Russia proposes $76.3m to complete delayed trawler as cost doubles Europe, Russia, Viktor Gavrilov https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/petronas-temaris-gas-acreage-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-09/4mbjweb9/Petronas.webp Operations at a Petronas-operated oil platform bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T19:10:58.295Z Petronas approves 45 per cent expansion of Seascape's Temaris gas acreage offshore Malaysia Asia, Malaysia, Petronas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/torcross-rock-defence-scheme-deliveries https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/7x48m2gd/21579494.jpg Storm impacts at Torcross in early 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T18:12:02.609Z UK to begin $26m Torcross rock defence scheme with barge deliveries Europe, United Kingdom, UK Environment Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/turkey-seeks-to-double-black-sea-gas-output-with-first-fpu https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/so5ab362/tp-otc-fpu-banner.jpg Osman Gazi bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T18:08:01.624Z Turkey seeks to double Black Sea gas output with first FPU MENA, Turkey, Black Sea, Sakarya offshore field https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-sinks-to-lowest-in-over-three-months https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/j94yzn7a/201221_6_Norden.jpg Norden bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T18:02:42.653Z Baltic dry bulk index sinks to lowest in over three months North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/izmir-port-upgrade-dredging-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/rdfzblvz/AerialviewoftheharbourofthetownofIzmir006cropped.jpg Port of Izmir, Turkey bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T18:00:38.827Z Turkey's Izmir port plans $1.5b upgrade with dredging from 2027 MENA, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/eu-backed-mediterranean-undersea-power-cable-project-applies-to-resume-survey-work https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-20/6xlga17d/pexels-christian-reinke-197095744-14654190.jpg Map showing Greece and Turkey bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T17:56:31.408Z EU-backed Mediterranean undersea power cable project applies to resume survey work Europe, Greece, Mediterranean Sea, Great Sea Interconnector, Nexans, France, IPTO, MENA, Turkey, Cyprus, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-arabia-races-to-recover-european-oil-market-share-after-pipeline-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T17:51:05.486Z Saudi Arabia races to recover European oil market share after pipeline attacks MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Europe, Poland, ORLEN Group, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Port of Sidi Kerir, Egypt https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/long-beach-peninsula-dredging-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/x4p3g477/hr-morris.jpg Cutter suction dredger HR Morris bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T17:48:11.874Z Long Beach accelerates $11.4m dredging project after storm damages Peninsula seawall North America, United States, Long Beach, California, Manson Construction https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/top-marine-fuel-supplier-projects-sales-decline-amid-regional-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T17:44:30.361Z Top marine fuel supplier projects sales decline amid regional war MENA, Iran, Suez Canal, Red Sea, Africa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-crude-premiums-in-india-slip-as-asian-demand-softens https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T17:40:08.562Z Russian crude premiums in India slip as Asian demand softens Europe, Russia, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/shetland-norwegian-saithe-fishing-access https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/tonp6vwd/havstrand.jpeg Havstrand bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:49:15.416Z Shetland fishermen cry foul after single Norwegian catch takes chunk of UK quota Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Shetland Fishermens Association, Shetland, Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/un-sounds-alarm-as-hormuz-crisis-hits-farm-yields-and-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:42:32.087Z UN sounds alarm as Hormuz crisis hits farm yields and prices MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Nations, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/eight-sailors-missing-after-tanker-erupts-in-flames-off-romania https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/pzrburwg/wine-trader.jpeg Wine Trader bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:38:10.597Z Seven sailors missing after tanker erupts in flames off Romania Europe, Romania, Black Sea, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/msc-hutchison-rotterdam-omega-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/4gbv4016/ECT-maasvlakte.jpg Europe Container Terminal, Rotterdam, Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:31:40.636Z MSC and Hutchison resume talks on Rotterdam Omega terminal as port seeks decision by year-end Europe, Netherlands, Port of Rotterdam, Asia, Hong Kong, CK Hutchison Group, Hutchison Ports, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam, Terminal Investment, Switzerland, MSC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/petrochina-branches-into-lng-and-methanol-bunkering-in-singapore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-12/0n864ro8/boats_200681_12801.jpg Ships at anchor in the Singapore Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:24:36.565Z PetroChina branches into LNG and methanol bunkering in Singapore Asia, China, PetroChina, Singapore, PetroChina International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/lack-of-us-iran-deal-on-hormuz-fertiliser-route-risks-food-shortages https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-17/n3chudpr/1b8271d8721.webp Transport of fertiliser by sea bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:22:07.112Z Lack of US-Iran deal on Hormuz fertiliser route risks food shortages North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United Nations https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/eurodry-orders-third-kamsarmax-hengli https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-11/q4ojs3ak/Henglishipyard.jpg Hengli Shipbuilding Dalian yard bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:16:55.309Z EuroDry orders third Kamsarmax from Chinese shipbuilder for $37m Europe, Greece, EuroDry, Asia, China, Kamsarmax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/uk-finance-chief-wants-allies-to-squeeze-russias-shadow-fleet-harder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-13/foejbl8d/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-Bakamla1.avif A suspected Russian "shadow fleet" tanker following its apprehension in Indonesian waters, July 2023 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:14:09.721Z UK finance chief wants allies to squeeze Russia's "shadow fleet" harder Europe, United Kingdom, Russia, sanctions, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/record-tanker-rates-could-see-us-roll-back-sanctions-on-shadow-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-20/mo87wc4i/HD2nUoUXMAA-5H.jpg The French Navy intercepts and boards a Russian shadow fleet tanker, the Deyna, March 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T10:10:44.362Z Record tanker rates could see US roll back sanctions on "shadow fleet" North America, United States, sanctions, Europe, Russia, MENA, Iran, Venezuela, US Department of Energy, Strait of Hormuz, European Union, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/salthammer-delivers-hybrid-aquaculture-workboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/3ggikdjc/a8072748_349d_4369_809a_4b85211935de.jpg Kaizen bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T08:35:43.525Z New hybrid aquaculture workboat delivered to Norway's Freyja Fleet Management Europe, Norway, Kaizen (vessel), Freyja Fleet Management, Tomra Engineering, Salthammer Båtbyggeri https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/column-tugs-feature-prominently-in-uk-marine-accident-reports-tug-times https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/bvqpwtst/AC31.jpg Tugs and other vessels at an unidentified port bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T07:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Tugs feature prominently in UK marine accident reports [Tug Times] Europe, United Kingdom, Marine Accident Investigation Branch https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/lemissoler-methanol-ultramax-bulkers-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/40yieuaf/Lemissoler-Navigation1.jpg Lem Azalea & Lem Plumeria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/gernv897/17855981883021.jpg Lem Azalea & Lem Plumeria bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Lem Azalea & Lem Plumeria – Methanol dual-fuel Ultramax bulkers for Lemissoler Navigation Ultramax, Asia, China, Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Lemissoler Navigation, MENA, Cyprus, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Portugal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/south-korea-patrol-craft-delivery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/4f2dcgym/DAPA.jpg ROKS Chamsuri-231 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/3la8vizk/Rebublic-of-Korea-Navy1.jpg ROKS Chamsuri-231 and three of her PKX-B batch-II sisters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/jaeeyj8b/Republic-of-Korea-Navy.jpg ROKS Chamsuri-231 and three of her PKX-B batch-II sisters bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T07:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | ROKS Chamsuri-231 – Rocket-armed fast patrol boat for Republic of Korea Navy Asia, South Korea, Republic of Korea Navy, HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, ROKS Chamsuri 231 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/deep-blue-lurssen-superyacht-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/1p1fmci1/Deep-Blue-MarineTraffic-com-Dimitris-Alipasalis.jpg Deep Blue https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/r7vzcr7i/Deep-Blue-MarineTraffic-com-Ιωάννης-Πανταζής.jpg Deep Blue https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/h32otoe8/Deep-Blue-MarineTraffic-com-Lambros-Kakes.jpg Deep Blue https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/lqiymj4d/Deep-Blue-MarineTraffic-com-Spyros-Mouzakitis.jpg Deep Blue https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/ga2tih62/Deep-Blue-MarineTraffic-com-Sakis-Antoniou-2.jpg Deep Blue https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/rr46cvoo/Deep-Blue-MarineTraffic-com-Sakis-Antoniou.jpg Deep Blue bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T07:54:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Deep Blue – Sleek 134m superyacht with diesel-electric propulsion Europe, Germany, Deep Blue (vessel), Lürssen, DNV, Cayman Islands, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/maritime-archaeology/kekova-island-ancient-shipwreck-dating https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/v20ole57/25281bdb_1cb9_4b91_b78f_a51e57f56ed0.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T07:49:40.516Z VIDEO | Scientists say shipwreck off Turkey’s Kekova Island may be up to 4,700 years old Maritime Archaeology, MENA, Turkey, history https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/north-korea-submarine-cruise-missiles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/e3injuk1/8c67657b_8dfd_4212_b85b_a1077cd58aee.jpg Photograph of a purported launch of a cruise missile from a submerged submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T07:38:35.381Z North Korea claims it tested two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles Asia, North Korea, Korean People's Army Navy, South Korea, Sea of Japan, Hero Kim Kun ok https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/greece-seeks-saronic-corsair-usvs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/8knpkzbw/e9b3c143_74f6_4ddb_ae85_6ebc03c928a2.jpg A Saronic USV on the deck of the Hellenic Navy support ship HS Perseas bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T06:53:18.332Z Hellenic Navy evaluates US-built unmanned vessels for possible purchase Europe, Greece, Hellenic Navy, HS Perseas, Hellenic Ministry of National Defence, North America, United States, Saronic Technologies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/abyss-orders-hybrid-aquaculture-workboats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/viad7qci/e53ccaa8_9633_4c5b_94e0_a8f6477bd3a8.jpg Rendering of 22-metre workboats bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T06:32:46.155Z Norway's Abyss Group orders hybrid aquaculture workboat pair Europe, Norway, Marin Design, Abyss Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/gnv-azzurra-sold-for-demolition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/0hv1fdve/2f6aff52_e671_49a2_bbdb_d197fd080a65.jpg GNV Azzurra bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T06:18:33.040Z GNV sells 45-year-old ferry for scrapping in Turkey Europe, Grandi Navi Veloci, Italy, GNV Azzurra (vessel), Turkey, MENA, incidents https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/container-vessel-news-roundup-october-15-us-newbuild-christening-chinese-yards-new-contracts-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/45mxaqol/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/b4pbw5zp/69dd4fe2_3856_4942_8b9e_ccdbc6fd70e7.jpg The signing of the newbuilding contract between Zhonggu Logistics and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, October 13, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/myrfxdlg/Matson.jpg Christening of Matson's new 3,600TEU ship Makua in Philadelphia, October 10, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-09/32lmnan3/49036b4c_4020_4df4_b5d5_9e61197a3eb4.jpg DP World London, a container vessel owned by Elbdeich Reederei and chartered by DP World's Unifeeder division (representative photo only) https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-06/8pchka8o/download-1.jpg CMA CGM Thalassa, a containership owned by Global Ship Lease https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-27/nugwe9xg/RCL.png An RCL containership bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T05:49:54.788Z Container Vessel News Roundup | October 15 – US newbuild christening, Chinese yards' new contracts and more Asia, China, Zhonggu Logistics, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, North America, Matson, United States, Makua, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Europe, Germany, Elbdeich Reederei, Global Ship Lease, Thailand, RCL Group, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/china-methanol-car-carrier-delivery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/64r1bxub/d62168d8_b60b_46da_91a3_10867e07e9a5.jpg CM Guangzhou's naming and delivery ceremony, October 10, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T05:34:42.256Z China Merchants Energy Shipping takes delivery of methanol dual-fuel car carrier Asia, China, China Merchants Energy Shipping, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, CM Guangzhou (vessel), Europe, Port of Barcelona, Spain, Finland, Deltamarin, Lloyd's Register https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/robert-allan-designs-ningbo-firefighting-tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/xvmd2d1t/349604a4_d7fd_4051_b5b8_06d7245e822c.jpg Rendering of Ningbo Port's new 38-metre ship handling and firefighting tug bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T02:52:58.397Z Canadian firm to design firefighting tug for China's Ningbo Port Asia, China, Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, North America, Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/seaspan-lays-keel-polar-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/qupnt7aw/d9be43d6_0e82_4c8b_8fbf_3bbfece61d4b.jpg Rendering of the Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker CCGS Imnaryuaq bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T02:04:51.552Z Keel laid for new Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker polar, Arctic, North America, Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Seaspan Shipyards, British Columbia, CCGS Imnaryuaq (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/fmc-proposes-fee-spanish-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/zxpfnl6y/570592c3_3d4d_45b3_8f6f_8b3abb89a165.jpg Container vessels at the Port of Algeciras bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T01:51:25.371Z US Federal Maritime Commission proposes fee on Spanish-flagged vessels over port access denials North America, United States, US Federal Maritime Commission, Spain, Europe, Port of Algeciras, Denmark, Maersk, Maersk Denver (vessel), Maersk Seletar (vessel), Maersk Hartford (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/fincantieri-wisconsin-shipyard-funding-upgrades https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/793d4q6o/5feecd55_0803_4a7a_91c4_2587426633d6.jpg Three US Navy Freedom-class littoral combat ships under various stages of construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine's shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T01:36:31.853Z Wisconsin shipbuilder to receive $9.6m in US Navy and MARAD funding for production upgrades North America, subsidies, United States, Wisconsin, US Navy, US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Fincantieri Marine Group, Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, medium landing ship https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/nlex-pampanga-river-dredging-flooding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-15/evzznfrv/8ba854aa_44b1_4473_a009_6e3d9c14daec.jpg Briefing on the dredging works at the Pampanga Provincial Capitol, October 12, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-15T00:44:44.504Z Dredging and widening completed on 20 kilometres of rivers in Philippines’ Pampanga province Asia, Philippines, Pampanga, North Luzon Expressway Corporation, Tulaoc River, Pankiyari River, Pau River, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Philippines), Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/mediterranean-fishing-day-cuts-cap https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-28/oxmj1t5i/fishing-port-40512651280.jpg Fishing boats at an unidentified Mediterranean port (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T19:08:39.586Z European Parliament fisheries committee backs 20 per cent cap on Western Mediterranean fishing-day cuts Europe, European Union, Europeche, France, Italy, Spain, Mediterranean Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/two-ships-sink-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-waterway-attacks-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T19:04:00.133Z Two ships sink near Strait of Hormuz as waterway attacks surge MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Asia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, North America, United States, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/novatek-secures-ice-class-lng-carriers-to-counter-arctic-fleet-bottlenecks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-19/0fjmq7kf/9243c4e6c1fa1938e50087fb954581e0.jpg Novatek's Yamal LNG project bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T19:01:09.940Z Novatek secures ice-class LNG carriers to counter Arctic fleet bottlenecks Europe, Russia, Novatek, Arctic, polar, Arctic LNG 2, Asia, South Korea, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-hits-two-month-low-as-losing-streak-stretches-to-day-eight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:54:55.150Z Baltic dry bulk index hits two-month low as losing streak stretches to day eight North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/norway-navy-ship-maintenance-contracts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-09/1xy618vs/TKMS1.jpg Rendering of a Type 212CD submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:51:25.428Z Norway awards ship maintenance contracts worth up to $101.7m Europe, Norway, Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, Norwegian Armed Forces, Westcon Yards https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/nord-stream-trial-drama-defence-insists-russian-pipeline-was-lawful-target https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/lnljd34m/Nord_Stream_gas_leaks_2022.jpg Dates and locations of Nord Stream leaks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/wfif33ce/2010_Nord_Stream__3_.jpg Nord Stream pipelaying work in 2010 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:39:20.472Z Nord Stream trial drama: Defence insists Russian pipeline was "lawful target" Europe, Germany, Nord Stream, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/equatorial-guinea-pins-lng-survival-on-chevrons-2028-project-startup https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-27/dga4i00s/rMNJfiM-1.png Map of Equatorial Guinea offshore oil and gas fields bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:34:01.483Z Equatorial Guinea pins LNG survival on Chevron's 2028 project startup Africa, Equatorial Guinea, North America, United States, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/barents-sea-cod-recovery-2027 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/007oxbtp/HI-050119.jpg Northeast Arctic cod bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:30:45.185Z Russian scientists expect Barents Sea cod stock recovery to begin in 2027 Europe, Russia, Arctic, polar, Barents Sea, Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/jera-seizes-majority-control-in-australias-wheatstone-lng-consortium https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-22/u08bfvgx/Aerial-content.jpg The Wheatstone LNG Plant at Ashburton North, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:25:19.363Z JERA seizes majority control in Australia's Wheatstone LNG consortium Asia, Japan, JERA, JOGMEC, Oceania, Australia, Wheatstone LNG, Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo Electric Power Company, Chubu Electric Power, Gorgon LNG, Midocean, Ichthys LNG Project, INPEX https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-warns-severe-diesel-supply-crunch-could-grip-markets-into-next-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/lz0mk6vg/Fujisan-Maru-Iino-Kaiun-Kaisha1.jpg The Japanese oil tanker Fujisan Maru bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:20:19.032Z IEA warns severe diesel supply crunch could grip markets into next year International Energy Agency, MENA, Europe, Russia, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/hii-aukus-submarine-design-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-23/mndnrz9x/SSN-AUKUSsubmarine1.jpg Rendering of a possible design for the SSN-AUKUS submarines bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:17:42.653Z US Navy awards $56m contract for AUKUS submarine design work North America, United States, AUKUS, Newport News Shipbuilding, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Oceania, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-diesel-flows-again-from-baltic-port-after-pact-with-us https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ornqi2q5/primorsk-port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:14:21.867Z Russian diesel flows again from Baltic port after pact with US Europe, Russia, Port of Primorsk, Baltic Sea, North America, United States, north amer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-undecided-on-steam-catapult-return-french-navy-chief-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/gmdqz0y9/260331-N-NO146-4054.avif An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 117, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, March 31, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:10:44.214Z US undecided on steam catapult return, French Navy chief says North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, French Navy, Europe, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/emergency-dredging-double-creek-channel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/zcylyvza/double-creek-channel.jpg Map of Double Creek Channel, New Jersey bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:08:02.640Z New Jersey begins emergency dredging at Double Creek Channel after nor'easter shoaling North America, United States, New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Transportation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/taiwan-eyes-44b-investment-in-alaska-lng-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-08/db5qbvug/Liquefaction-Facility.jpeg Concept render of Alaska LNG liquefaction facility bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T18:01:02.257Z Taiwan eyes $4.4b investment in Alaska LNG project Asia, Taiwan, North America, United States, CPC Corporation, Alaska LNG, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/equinor-and-partners-find-new-oil-and-gas-in-the-north-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/4jkbmwg2/equinor-troll-a-platform.jpg Equinor's Troll A platform, North Sea, Norway bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T17:57:17.903Z Equinor and partners find new oil and gas in the North Sea Europe, Norway, North Sea, Equinor, Petoro, France, TotalEnergies, Norway Royal Salmon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/grand-isle-breakwaters-construction-begins https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/pul1lepb/dff67315_9f23_433f_a864_b7098716520b_041b3850db9c.jpg Breakwater construction along Grand Isle, Louisiana bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:44:23.460Z USACE starts placing rock for first of 31 Grand Isle shoreline breakwaters North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers, State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Louisiana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-burns-through-crude-stockpiles-after-massive-import-drop 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 2026-10-14T10:40:48.731Z China burns through crude stockpiles after massive import drop Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/bear-the-consequences-beijings-furious-warning-to-taiwan-after-sea-clash https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/8sokoxna/202104039c6583683564465fb5bf991962cee610.jpg Pratas/Dongsha Island bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:38:02.064Z "Bear the consequences": Beijing's furious warning to Taiwan after sea clash Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, Pratas Reef, South China Sea territory disputes, South China Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/philaport-southport-berth-expansion-funding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/4qvu5p2o/Port-of-Philadelphia1.jpg Port of Philadelphia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:34:25.746Z Pennsylvania commits $371.5m to PhilaPort expansion including new Southport berth North America, United States, PhilaPort, Pennsylvania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/south-koreas-hanwha-given-more-time-to-make-formal-offer-for-austal-usa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-11/mgoedkav/200624_8_Austal_USA.jpg Austal USA's Mobile shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:30:37.450Z South Korea's Hanwha given more time to make formal offer for Austal USA Oceania, Australia, Austal Australia, North America, United States, Austal USA, Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/top-singapore-bunker-supplier-gambles-2026-profits-on-lng-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-26/g9xq9qgf/Port%20of%20Singapore.png Port of Singapore bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:25:57.714Z Singapore bunker supplier gambles 2026 profits on LNG expansion Asia, Singapore, Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/hd-hyundai-launches-third-opv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/vy89x96t/5d5affec_2602_4832_8ed9_6ed4e33ccd18_0779a8ceecd8.jpg Launching of BRP Rajah Humabon bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:17:58.999Z South Korean yard launches third offshore patrol vessel for Philippine Navy Asia, Philippines, Philippine Navy, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, BRP Rajah Humabon (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/mpa-looks-to-expand-bunker-supply-options-at-singapore-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-15/qc1mnq80/Singapores-Pasir-Panjang-Terminal-TIL-Group1.jpg Singapore's Pasir Panjang Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:04:22.397Z MPA looks to expand bunker supply options at Singapore port Asia, Singapore, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Europe, France, CMA CGM, Singapore LNG Corporation, PSA Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/guyana-lng-export-plans-in-doubt-after-exxonmobil-says-it-needs-more-gas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/0e7zg564/Liza_Destiny_FPSO_source_ExxonMobil.jpg The FPSO Liza Destiny operating on the Liza field off Guyana bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T10:00:27.450Z Guyana LNG export plans in doubt after ExxonMobil says it needs more gas Latin America, Guyana, North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Asia, China, CNOOC, Fulcrum LNG, Stabroek Block https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/northern-sea-route-surveys-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-14/210qekc5/3e8d5c3a_3462_4d61_b04b_eeb11394e503.jpg Rendering of a Project HSV05 hydrographic survey vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-10-14T08:44:00.849Z Russia plans 49,000 kilometres of Northern Sea Route surveys as new hydrographic vessel nears completion polar, Arctic, Northern Sea Route, Russia, Europe, Marine Engineering Bureau, Project HSV05, Pavel Mikhalenko (vessel), Rosatom, Volga Shipyard