https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/mubadala-consortium-injects-325m-into-orsteds-uk-offshore-wind-farm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/nanfs0tj/hornsea.jpg Hornsea offshore wind farm in the UK bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T16:55:24.874Z Mubadala consortium injects $325m into Orsted's UK offshore wind farm Ørsted, Europe, Denmark, United Kingdom, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Mubadala Energy, Apollo Global Management, North America, United States, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Hornsea Three offshore wind farm https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/adani-ports-bets-136b-on-offshore-business-expansion-in-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/05kvt3mk/Astro-Offshore-PSV1.jpg An Astro Offshore PSV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T16:31:13.306Z Adani Ports bets $1.36b on offshore business expansion in Europe Asia, India, Adani Group, North America, United States, Oceaneering International, Astro Offshore, Malaysia, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Adani International Ports Holdings https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-unilaterally-expands-strait-of-hormuz-operational-scope 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 2026-05-12T16:25:02.707Z Iran unilaterally expands Strait of Hormuz operational scope MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/adnoc-drilling-signals-readiness-to-smash-uae-oil-production-targets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-ADNOC-Drilling1.jpg ADNOC Drilling bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T16:13:27.148Z ADNOC Drilling signals readiness to smash UAE oil production targets MENA, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Drilling, Abu Dhabi, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Fujairah https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/petronas-lng-signs-20-year-charter-agreement-with-misc-for-five-new-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/pcgrz5ty/Photo-1.jpg Signing of time charter agreement and shipbuilding contract between Petronas LNG, MISC Group and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T10:32:59.864Z Petronas LNG signs 20-year charter agreement with MISC for five new ships Asia, Malaysia, Petronas LNG, MISC Group, China, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-climb-as-us-iran-conflict-drags-on https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/l4vpdhgm/1583910467607.jpg South Hook LNG terminal, United Kingdom bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T10:17:56.880Z European gas prices climb as US-Iran conflict drags on Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-the-iran-conflict-shifts-to-a-high-stakes-battle-for-control-over-hormuz 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T10:11:20.604Z OPINION | The Iran conflict shifts to a high-stakes battle for control over Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Qatar, Asia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-uk-and-australia-officials-hold-talks-on-iran-and-maritime-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/w9ihww43/260505-D-D0477-92831.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (nearest to camera) and another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underway in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T10:02:22.076Z US, UK and Australia officials hold talks on Iran and maritime routes North America, United States, Oceania, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Australasia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/strait-of-hormuz-disruptions-pull-down-adnoc-gas-profit-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:57:25.453Z Strait of Hormuz disruptions pull down ADNOC Gas profit in Q1 2026 MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, ADNOC Gas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-iran-conflict-leaves-mark-on-chinas-commodity-imports-in-april https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/hny5ii3n/C-nwQ1zUIAAsFr8.jpg Dongjiakou port, Qingdao, China bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:38:57.008Z OPINION | Iran conflict leaves mark on China's commodity imports in April MENA, Iran, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petrobras-q1-profit-falls-below-expectations-despite-high-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-11/zfa7onhc/Photo_Petrobras1.jpg A Petrobras offshore platform bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:32:06.930Z Petrobras Q1 profit falls below expectations despite high oil prices Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/us-cracks-down-on-firms-aiding-iran-oil-trade-with-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:26:00.648Z US cracks down on firms aiding Iran oil trade with China North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Iran trade sanctions, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/vessel-review-us-coast-guard-acquires-response-boat-demonstrator-for-testing-and-evaluation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/vqthevzg/Safe-Boats-International-main-21.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/7yf2rmnk/Safe-Boats-International-21.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/wl2sv8tt/Safe-Boats-International-31.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/3hl4yq6v/Safe-Boats-International-41.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/yyerv00w/68485378613542339633939627026310246656657980n1.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | US Coast Guard acquires response boat demonstrator for testing and evaluation North America, United States, US Coast Guard, SAFE Boats International, Washington State, Response Boat Small https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/vessel-review-glovis-leader-south-koreas-hmm-welcomes-lng-dual-fuel-car-carrier-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/2r9i5dwm/Glovis-Leader Glovis Leader https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/up5xxkuo/Glovis-Leader-Nansha-Maritime-Department.jpg Glovis Leader https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/vhgtsuxx/Glovis-Leader1.jpg Glovis Leader bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Glovis Leader – South Korea's HMM welcomes LNG dual-fuel car carrier to fleet Asia, South Korea, China, HMM, Glovis Leader (vessel), LNG, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Hyundai Glovis, Panama https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/opinion-india-is-building-a-navy-of-neighbours https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/m75byu21/Indian-Navy1.jpg The Indian Navy Saryu-class patrol vessel INS Sunayna following her arrival in Jakarta as part of IOS Sagar, April 22, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | India is building a navy of neighbours Asia, India, Indian Navy, Indonesia, Maldives, China, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Singapore, Indian Ocean, People’s Liberation Army Navy, ASEAN https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/video-us-navy-destroyer-ted-stevens-sails-for-homeport-in-norfolk-virginia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/dkeyibc4/HII.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens departs Ingalls Shipbuilding's facilities in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for her new homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, May 8, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:15:14.367Z VIDEO | US Navy destroyer Ted Stevens sails for homeport of Norfolk, Virginia North America, United States, US Navy, Arleigh Burke class, USS Ted Stevens (vessel), Virginia, Alaska, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/ribs-and-rhibs/german-armed-forces-procurement-inks-contract-amendment-covering-supply-of-new-ribs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/lhvjep4g/MST-Group1.jpg Contract amendment singing bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T01:56:22.956Z German Armed Forces procurement inks contract amendment covering supply of new RIBs Europe, Germany, German Navy, Marine Specialised Technology Group, United Kingdom, Niedersachsen class, F126 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petrobras-reports-110-per-cent-jump-in-quarterly-net-profit-to-over-6b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/rr3spe9h/Photo_Petrobras.jpg The Petrobras-owned P-68 FPSO during sailaway from Jurong Aracruz shipyard in Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T01:24:12.009Z Petrobras reports 110 per cent jump in quarterly net profit to over $6b Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/us-coast-guard-partners-respond-to-fire-on-gas-platform-off-california-2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/79fkwaxn/260511-G-G0211-10161.jpg Two boats work to extinguish the fire on the non-operational gas platform Habitat off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, May 11, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T01:09:18.599Z US Coast Guard, partners respond to fire on gas platform off California incidents, North America, California, United States, US Coast Guard, Marine Spill Response Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ferry-runs-aground-near-hong-kongs-lantau-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/84qxcluo/First-Ferry-VI-MarineTraffic-com-Das-Suvan.jpg First Ferry VI bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:50:23.087Z Ferry runs aground near Hong Kong's Lantau Island incidents, Asia, Hong Kong, First Ferry VI (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ukraine-claims-successful-strike-on-russian-warship-in-caspian-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/gdrc6p64/Russian-Navy1.jpg The Russian Navy Project 22800 stealth corvette Burya bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:28:07.418Z Ukraine claims successful strike on Russian warship in Caspian Sea Russia, Europe, Caspian Sea, Russia Ukraine War, Ukraine, Russian Navy, Karakurt class, Project 22800, Port of Primorsk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/ta-san-shang-marine-welcomes-hybrid-sov-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/0hqdzb9y/TSS-Cruiser-MItsui-OSK-Lines1.jpg TSS Cruiser bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:09:03.022Z Ta San Shang Marine welcomes hybrid SOV to fleet Asia, Ta San Shang Marine, TSS Cruiser (vessel), TSS Pioneer (vessel), DNV, Taiwan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/golding-barge-line-takes-delivery-of-new-pusher-tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/ham6nswh/Golding3Daryl-Steiner-Jr.Craig-LaGrone-Austin-Golding-Steve-GoldingGregory-Marshall-Joseph-McGuire-and-Tara-MarshallGolding6-1536x11521.jpg Representatives of Golding Barge Line and Steiner Shipyard at the delivery ceremony of the pusher tug Alexa Golding bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:00:44.377Z Golding Barge Line takes delivery of new pusher tug North America, United States, Golding Barge Line, Gage Golding (vessel), Alexa Golding (vessel), Steiner Shipyard, Sterling Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/canada-introduces-support-measures-for-prince-edward-island-oyster-industry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/rqti8brw/oyster-9891821280.jpg Oysters (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:52:40.834Z Canada introduces support measures for Prince Edward Island oyster industry North America, Canada, United States, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Prince Edward Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/eu-tuna-deal-with-indonesia-sparks-fears-over-imports-and-food-safety https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-31/c96n1hrq/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsPhoto-Indian-Ocean-Tuna-Commission11.jpg School of tuna bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:40:22.220Z EU tuna deal with Indonesia sparks fears over imports and food safety Europe, Europeche, Asia, Indonesia, European Commission, European Union, ORTHONGEL, International Labour Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/consortium-completes-dyke-reinforcement-works-in-hansweert-netherlands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/xv07nq4k/Hansweert-Project.JPG.jpg The reinforced dyke at Hansweert bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:24:38.208Z Consortium completes dyke reinforcement works in Hansweert, Netherlands Europe, Netherlands, Van Oord, Scheldt River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/fugro-geotechnical-survey-to-support-berwick-bank-b-offshore-wind-farm-in-uk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/g5afhxmw/Fugro-Quest1.jpg Fugro Quest bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:17:24.372Z Fugro geotechnical survey to support Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm in UK Europe, Fugro, Netherlands, Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, SSE Renewables, United Kingdom, Scotland, Fugro Quest (vessel), Fugro Zenith (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-may-12-turkish-mini-submarine-russian-stealth-corvette-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/om17myod/Untitled-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/w716g1yj/Datum.jpg Datum's new midget submarine being lowered into the water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/etd9051i/Navantia1.jpg Laying of the keel of the future Neom, an Avante 2200 corvette of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, May 8, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/x5l4s4iy/69368577114411184180593684681361192191337071n1.jpg BRP Rajah Lakandula, the Philippine Navy's second Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, May 8, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/gdrc6p64/Russian-Navy1.jpg The Russian Navy Project 22800 stealth corvette Burya https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-09/cj13kc9j/Photo%20Bath%20Iron%20Works.JPG The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone, built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:10:06.953Z Security Vessel News Roundup | May 12 – Turkish mini submarine, Russian stealth corvette and more MENA, Turkey, Datum, Europe, Spain, Neom (vessel), Saudi Arabia, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Avante 2200, Navantia, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Philippines, Philippine Navy, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Rajah Sulayman class, BRP Rajah Lakandula (vessel), BRP Rajah Sulayman (vessel), Russia, Russian Navy, Burya (vessel), Project 22800, Karakurt class, North America, United States, US Navy, Arleigh Burke class, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, USS Robert R Ingram (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/canada-allocates-billion-dollar-funding-for-small-craft-harbour-infrastructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/02gn47yb/clyde-river-new-port-canada Small craft harbour in Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:56:54.828Z Canada allocates billion-dollar funding for small craft harbour infrastructure North America, Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-offer-no-concessions-to-china-on-shipbuilding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-22/iofvnjyo/17189469825941.jpg Ship under construction at Philly Shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:46:45.186Z US lawmakers urge Trump: offer no concessions to China on shipbuilding North America, United States, SHIPS for America Act, Asia, China, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/ceasefire-on-life-support-as-iran-submits-stupid-proposal-to-trump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-01/pr6oxcw9/HCQfET1XAAAKMRw.jpg Missile launched from US warship during Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:38:06.638Z Ceasefire on life support as Iran submits "stupid" proposal to Trump Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/triple-digit-oil-prices-could-be-here-to-stay-for-2026-jp-morgan-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:33:09.167Z Triple-digit oil prices could be here to stay for 2026, JP Morgan says MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/captain-distracted-by-phone-call-before-mississippi-river-tug-and-bulker-collision https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/dkib1r1h/DCA24FM012-Image.jpg Patrick J. Studdert bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:27:13.313Z Captain distracted by phone call before Mississippi River tug and bulker collision North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board, Mississippi River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/oil-market-stability-may-be-out-of-reach-until-2027-aramco-ceo-warns https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:09:57.654Z Oil market stability may be out of reach until 2027, Aramco CEO warns MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/feature-hantavirus-ordeal-on-cruise-ship-ends-for-last-six-passengers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/egshzo4e/hondius.jpg The expedition cruise ship Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus in April 2026 resulted in multiple confirmed cases and three deaths. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/lxkzis6v/canary-islands-map.jpg Map of Canary Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:02:02.042Z FEATURE | Hantavirus ordeal on cruise ship ends for last six passengers hantavirus, Hondius, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Netherlands, Oceanwide Expeditions, France, North America, United States, World Health Organisation, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/india-says-no-to-sanctioned-russian-lng-cargo-leaving-tanker-in-limbo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/bijsylpq/dahej-lng-india Dahej LNG terminal, India bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:48:35.164Z India says no to sanctioned Russian LNG cargo, leaving tanker in limbo Asia, India, Europe, Russia, sanctions, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/usace-terminates-chickamauga-lock-chamber-contract-cites-contractor-delays https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-23/2ek13z6b/260121-A-A1409-1025-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Chickamauga lock replacement project bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:38:54.378Z USACE terminates Chickamauga Lock chamber contract, cites contractor delays North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers, Tennessee River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opec-forced-into-deepest-production-cuts-in-decades-by-iran-conflict https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-05/tizanass/eyJ3IjoxNDcwLCJmIjoid2VicCIsImsiOiI2ODg3YjljMTg2MjA1NWY3Njk3YmU4YmE5NDJhNDk0MCIsImZwIjpbMC41LDBdLCJyIjoxLjUsIm8iOiJnbG9iYWwifQ.jpg Platform at the Safaniyah oilfield in Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:33:26.160Z OPEC forced into deepest production cuts in decades by Iran conflict OPEC, OPEC Plus, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Latin America, Venezuela, Libya, Europe, Russia, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinese-buyers-scale-back-from-saudi-oil-purchases-due-to-high-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:26:30.747Z Chinese buyers scale back from Saudi oil purchases due to high prices MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Asia, China, SINOPEC, Sinochem https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japan-welcomes-first-central-asian-crude-shipment-as-it-diversifies-oil-sources https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/0j0vrwkh/central-azeri1.jpg.img.1024.medium.avif Central Azeri platform bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:21:45.645Z Japan welcomes first Central Asian crude shipment as it diversifies oil sources Asia, Japan, Europe, Azerbaijan, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Persian Gulf, Eneos Corporation, Russia, Sakhalin 2 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/eckero-group-acquires-ro-pax-ferry-from-stena-line https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-03/inf75we1/8aea4aa7056499b7800x800ar.jpg Stena Nautica bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:13:02.409Z Eckero Group acquires Ro-Pax ferry from Stena Line Europe, Finland, Eckero Group, Stena Line, Sweden, Stena Nautica https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-hormuz-closure-extends-well-beyond-oil-to-threaten-chinese-evs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-19/40gdgwcc/20SEP24-COSCO-Shipping-news-story.jpg A COSCO Shipping pure car and truck carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:49:59.049Z OPINION | Hormuz closure extends well beyond oil to threaten Chinese EVs China, India, Asia, Iran, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/syria-selects-offshore-block-for-first-deep-water-oil-gas-project-with-chevron https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-24/ol5wsten/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Syria map bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:43:59.092Z Syria selects offshore block for first deep-water oil, gas project with Chevron Syria, Qatar, MENA, United States, North America, Chevron, Syrian Petroleum Company, UCC Holding, syrian p https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/second-qatari-lng-tanker-heads-through-hormuz-to-pakistan-as-iran-war-continues 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 2026-05-11T14:41:14.051Z Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues Qatar, Iran, MENA, Pakistan, Asia, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/water-levels-on-rhine-rising-after-rain-may-normalise-this-week https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:38:28.170Z Water levels on Rhine rising after rain, may normalise this week Germany, Europe, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/tkms-rules-out-german-naval-yards-bid-battle-as-defence-consolidates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/08axif7f/e43b3476b403dd03c7177c6aac7125b9.jpg German Naval Yards bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:36:10.817Z TKMS rules out German Naval Yards bid battle as defence consolidates Germany, Europe, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, TKMS, German Naval Yards, Rheinmetall, Semco Maritime Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/fincantieri-raises-2026-guidance-after-beating-target-for-new-contracts 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 2026-05-11T14:32:33.116Z Fincantieri raises 2026 guidance after beating target for new contracts  Italy, Europe, Fincantieri, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/baltic-index-edges-up-as-rates-rise-across-vessel-segments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-04/e0rhao5n/2456162.jpg The supramax bulker Jin Gang bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:29:44.693Z Baltic index edges up as rates rise across vessel segments Asia, Oceania, Africa, MENA, Europe, North America, Latin America, Baltic Dry Index https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-receives-permission-to-start-latest-troll-gas-phase https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/s5krrp8k/1643dd07e6bbfa799835bb4562787099270bfe5d-2560x1440.jpg Troll C platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:27:14.240Z Equinor receives permission to start latest Troll gas phase Norway, Europe, Troll Phase 3, North Sea, Equinor, Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/electrical-fault-likely-triggered-fire-on-pipelayer-ntsb-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/3kzk8hqf/deep-energy.jpg Deep Energy bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T11:24:49.000Z Electrical fault likely triggered fire on pipelayer, NTSB says North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board, Alabama, Finnlines, Port of Långnäs (Finland), Europe, Åland Islands, Finland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-hold-steady-as-us-iran-peace-deal-remains-elusive https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/5yo32l6n/Gate-terminal1024x716-768x537.jpg Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:51:55.399Z European gas prices hold steady as US-Iran peace deal remains elusive Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-no-deal-trump-rejects-irans-peace-terms-oil-prices-climb https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/fy6qgi1p/HHfg1doW4AApAB7.jpg Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney while on patrol enforcing the Iran blockade bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:47:14.473Z FEATURE | No deal: Trump rejects Iran’s peace terms, oil prices climb North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Israel, Asia, China, NATO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/south-korea-denounces-attack-on-hmm-operated-cargo-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-vows-retaliation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/dknezmsk/269016275873504.jpg HMM Namu bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:36:37.856Z South Korea denounces attack on HMM-operated cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows retaliation Asia, South Korea, HMM, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/irish-continental-group-starts-2026-with-139-per-cent-revenue-jump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/bwzv0q3r/250102-oscarwilde-caldov-lp.jpg Oscar Wilde bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:31:18.496Z Irish Continental Group starts 2026 with 13.9 per cent revenue jump Europe, Ireland, Irish Continental Group, Irish Ferries, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/australia-to-evacuate-quarantine-citizens-from-virus-stricken-cruise-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/julwnuml/Hondius-MarineTraffic-com-Harald-Sammer.jpg The expedition cruise ship Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus in April 2026 resulted in multiple confirmed cases and three deaths. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:17:16.027Z Australia to evacuate, quarantine citizens from virus-stricken cruise ship Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Hondius, hantavirus, World Health Organisation, Europe, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opinion-oil-majors-prepare-for-a-future-defined-by-market-swings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-15/imt3diii/offshore-hebron-boat.jpg An offshore oil rig https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-03/wbgz9w5w/totalenergiesegina-nigeria2024.webp TotalEnergies operations in Nigeria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-03/10xnv715/Photo_ExxonMobil1_1.jpg An ExxonMobil rig bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:10:23.578Z OPINION | Oil majors prepare for a future defined by market swings MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Europe, United Kingdom, BP, North America, United States, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, France, TotalEnergies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/robust-defence-demand-sends-tkms-order-backlog-to-all-time-24b-high https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-17/69csjlho/2024tkMSTaufeKiel4405.jpg Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) facility bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T09:57:40.973Z Robust defence demand sends TKMS order backlog to all-time $24b high Europe, Germany, TKMS, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/saudis-ades-holding-reports-record-results-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-27/0xw99cmf/9b5e3c23201c499fb8c94515eb3a267b.jpg Shelf Drilling Scepter bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T09:52:45.901Z Saudi's ADES Holding reports record results in Q1 2026 MENA, Saudi Arabia, ADES International Holding, Shelf Drilling, United Arab Emirates, financial results, business news, Norway, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/carbon-capture-pushes-woodsides-long-delayed-browse-lng-project-costs-to-35b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/4xq4m3ba/North_Rankin_Photo_AusGroup.jpg A Woodside rig in the North West Shelf off Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T09:35:25.492Z "Carbon capture" pushes Woodside's long-delayed Browse LNG project costs to $35b subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Oceania, Australia, Woodside Energy, North West Shelf LNG, United Kingdom, Europe, BP, Asia, Japan, Mitsui, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tankers-go-dark-to-slip-through-strait-of-hormuz-and-avoid-iran-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T09:23:48.162Z Tankers go dark to slip through Strait of Hormuz and avoid Iran attacks MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, Vietnam, Iraq, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Port of Fujairah, Sinokor Merchant Marine, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/taiwan-coast-guard-uses-force-to-repel-chinese-research-vessels-illegal-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-19/s6or5llk/2025071309404635383.jpg Tongji bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T09:16:10.764Z Taiwan Coast Guard uses force to repel Chinese research vessel's "illegal" operations Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/materials/interiors-lighting-seating/awards-2025-best-lighting-supplier-glamox https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/ncykkbff/ac357664-7475-4d2c-a90e-69f6895c0ead.jpg Best Lighting Supplier – Glamox (Glamox external lights on a ship at sea) https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/p27qqks2/BESTLIGHTINGSUPPLIER.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Lighting Supplier – Glamox Glamox, Best of 2025 Awards, Europe, Norway https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-judge-me-by-my-results-eight-takeaways-from-tidewaters-reporting-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/s6s51cj0/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-16/bnvvlrcn/transocean-norge-Transocean-1536x9781.jpg The Transocean rig Transocean Norge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-10/w13enw4x/Invincible-Noble1.jpg Drilling rig Noble Invincible https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/source-tidewater-900.jpg A Tidewater supply vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-23/48e14dew/COSLInnovator1_TEST.jpg China Oilfield Services' drilling rig COSL Innovator https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/ir97dayo/PSV-TC-rates.jpg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/4fffx6o6/Tidewater-110526.jpg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-27/f40ok1d1/Harvey-Deep-Sea-Vard-Marine1.jpg Harvey Deep-Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Judge me by my results: eight takeaways from Tidewater's reporting [Offshore Accounts] North America, Tidewater, United States, Venezuela, Latin America, Transocean, Valaris, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Persian Gulf, Europe, United Kingdom, Suriname, France, TotalEnergies, Noble Gerry de Souza (vessel), Nigeria, Africa, ExxonMobil, Noble Courage (vessel), Petrobras, Brazil, Noble Deliverer (vessel), Woodside Energy, Australia, Oceania, Russia Ukraine War, Strait of Hormuz, financial results, business news, Solstad Offshore, Norway, Swire Pacific Offshore, Bourbon Tong Kam (vessel), Asia, China, China Oilfield Services, Vallianz Holdings, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Helix Energy Solutions Group, mergers, Grupo CBO, OceanPact Servicos Maritimos, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Britoil Offshore Services, Singapore, DOF, Gulf of Mexico, Wilson Sons UltraTug Offshore, acquisitions, Harvey Gulf International Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/vessel-review-speartooth-battery-powered-long-range-uuv-for-defence-applications https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/dklkne0s/Early-example-of-Speartooth-used-in-Exercise-Autonomous-Warrior-2023-C2-Robotics1.jpg Early example of Speartooth used in Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2023 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 2026-05-11T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Speartooth – Battery-powered long-range UUV for defence applications Oceania, Speartooth (vessel), Australia, C2 Robotics, Royal Australian Navy, North America, United States, US Navy, Victoria (Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/vessel-review-new-multi-role-interceptors-for-jamaican-defence-force-coast-guard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/s4r3p4oy/68776801013945672493782744783427135670092557n1.jpg A Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard 36-foot interceptor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/n43b102l/68899604913945668627116463142256446195125261n1.jpg A Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard 36-foot interceptor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/z34jlyig/68782365513945670393782954183743767382657031n1.jpg Interceptor being transported via trailer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/e5shkv68/Metal-Shark-Boats1.jpg A Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard 36-foot interceptor bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | New multi-role interceptors for Jamaican Defence Force Coast Guard North America, Metal Shark Boats, United States, Louisiana, Jamaica, Jamaica Defence Force, Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Metal Shark https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/crescent-towing-takes-delivery-of-second-tug-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/l1qdeiz9/Kentucky-Cooper-Group.jpg Kentucky bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T08:53:41.047Z Crescent Towing takes delivery of second tug in series North America, Cooper Group of Companies, Blakeley BoatWorks, Crescent Towing, Kentucky (vessel), Angus R Cooper (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/union-maritime-takes-delivery-of-aframax-tanker-fitted-with-questionable-wing-sail-technology https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/jzxibmxy/Bar-Technologies1.jpg Monza with the "wing sails" retracted bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T08:31:36.277Z Union Maritime takes delivery of Aframax tanker fitted with questionable "wing sail" technology Union Maritime, United Kingdom, Europe, virtue signalling, Brands Hatch (vessel), Monza (vessel), China, Asia, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Lloyd's Register, Aframax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/turkish-built-midget-submarine-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/w716g1yj/Datum.jpg Datum's new midget submarine being lowered into the water bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T08:06:20.052Z Turkish-built midget submarine hits the water MENA, Turkey, Datum https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/judicial-commission-to-investigate-fatal-tour-boat-accident-in-madhya-pradesh-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/zuecoqin/High-Court-of-Jharkhand1.jpg Former Indian High Court Judge Sanjay Dwivedi bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T05:15:10.260Z Judicial commission to investigate fatal tour boat accident in Madhya Pradesh, India incidents, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/11-hospitalised-after-charter-boat-suffers-onboard-explosion-off-miami-florida https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/a64cmijw/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsMiami-Dade-21.jpg Miami-Dade Fire Rescue response boats bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T04:56:22.269Z 11 hospitalised after charter boat suffers onboard explosion off Miami, Florida FB 21 (vessel), Florida, incidents, United States, Miami Dade Fire Rescue, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Biscayne Bay, US Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/wreck-of-ill-fated-uk-fishing-vessel-donated-to-help-train-accident-investigators https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/lwqilr34/220628_5_MAIB.jpg The wreckage of the fishing vessel Nicola Faith after being recovered from the seabed off the Welsh coast in June 2021 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T04:25:45.341Z Wreck of ill-fated UK fishing vessel donated to help train accident investigators incidents, Europe, United Kingdom, Nicola Faith (vessel), Wales, Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Pisces (vessel), Pisces II (vessel), Scotland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/video-turkish-firm-unveils-combat-capable-uuv 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 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T04:16:10.685Z VIDEO | Turkish firm unveils combat-capable UUV MENA, Turkey, Datum, Sinarit (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/spanish-yard-lays-keel-of-future-saudi-corvette https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/etd9051i/Navantia1.jpg Laying of the keel of the future Neom, an Avante 2200 corvette of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, May 8, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T03:52:27.446Z Spanish yard lays keel of future Saudi corvette Europe, MENA, Spain, Navantia, Saudi Arabia, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Avante 2200, Avante class, Neom (vessel), Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/us-coast-guard-concludes-domestic-icebreaking-operations-in-eastern-united-states-and-great-lakes-following-severe-winter-season https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/fmqj9kfv/260205-O-G0109-96451.jpg The US Coast Guard icebreaker USCGCC Mackinaw conducts track maintenance during a joint exercise with crew from Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City on the St Mary's River, February 5, 2026. Mackinaw was clearing ice in support of Operation Taconite, which aids the flow of commerce during the winter months on the Great Lakes. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T03:42:45.461Z US Coast Guard concludes domestic icebreaking operations in Eastern United States and Great Lakes following severe winter season North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Great Lakes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/philippine-navys-newest-offshore-patrol-vessel-arrives-in-home-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/x5l4s4iy/69368577114411184180593684681361192191337071n1.jpg BRP Rajah Lakandula, the Philippine Navy's second Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, May 8, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T01:09:21.182Z Philippine Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel arrives in home waters Asia, Philippines, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Philippine Navy, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Jose Rizal class, Miguel Malvar class, Rajah Sulayman class, BRP Rajah Lakandula (vessel), BRP Rajah Sulayman (vessel), BRP Rajah Sulayman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/finnlines-to-open-new-passenger-terminal-in-port-of-langnas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/tqqo3pqd/langnas-terminal-1.jpg The interior of the new passenger terminal at the Port of Långnäs in Finland's Åland autonomous region bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T00:56:03.962Z Finnlines opens new passenger terminal in Port of Langnas Europe, Finland, Finnlines, Port of Långnäs (Finland), Finnsirius, Finncanopus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/maib-crew-fatigue-linked-to-loss-of-prawn-trawler-off-scotland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/yg0aa8ap/Crystal-Stream-MarineTraffic-com-Gordon-Macrae.jpg Crystal Stream bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T00:40:01.669Z MAIB: Crew fatigue linked to loss of prawn trawler off Scotland Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Crystal Stream (vessel), M&I Mackinnon