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<news:title>Hormuz shipping recovery to take at least six weeks, Hapag-Lloyd says</news:title>
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<image:caption>RIB fitted with autonomous navigation systems</image:caption>
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<news:title>New frame agreement to cover manufacture of unmanned vessels for Italian market</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-01/l3thucvq/iocl171.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Oil Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:28:25.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to receive first Iranian oil shipment in seven years</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-21/tcyocfex/shell-brazil.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shell platform</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:24:21.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mixed fortunes for Shell as oil trading spikes and gas output slips</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/q1-maritime-piracy-and-armed-robbery-figures-reach-record-low-since-1991</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/u15pd29n/BIA-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Iranian-flagged dhow Alwaseemi with an EUNAVFOR Atalanta warship in the distance. The dhow was hijacked off Somalia on March 24, 2026, and was liberated EUNAVFOR Atalanta elements 12 days later.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:22:02.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Q1 maritime piracy and armed robbery figures reach lowest levels since 1991</news:title>
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<image:caption>Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:16:09.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European gas prices plunge on hopes for restored LNG flows following US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/trump-pledges-us-help-to-get-ships-moving-again-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-25/ojbjvv8l/4846909.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The expeditionary mobile base USS Lewis B. Puller transits the Strait of Hormuz, October 22, 2018.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:12:00.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump pledges US help to get ships moving again in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/indian-yard-secures-ammonia-dual-fuel-bulker-orders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-24/dxtfkiol/A-view-of-Swan-Defence-and-Heavy-Industries-shipyard-on-the-west-coast-of-Gujarat.-Photo-credit-SDHI-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Swan Defence and Heavy Industries shipyard in Gujarat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:08:17.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian yard secures ammonia dual-fuel bulker orders</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/maersk-accused-of-scheming-with-panama-in-ck-hutchison-port-takeover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-11/7roou6x0/mainPic-PPC-BalboaBeth-14y18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Port of Balboa, Panama</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:07:59.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maersk accused of scheming with Panama in CK Hutchison port takeover</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Hormuz Strait AIS data display</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:00:28.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Global energy trade enters a gray area following Iran war truce</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/vessel-review-thames-spirit-spill-response-and-dive-support-catamaran-delivered-to-port-of-london-authority</loc>
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<image:caption>Thames Spirit</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Thames Spirit</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Close-up of aft deck</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Engine compartment</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wheelhouse</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Passenger seating area</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Thames Spirit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Thames Spirit – Spill response and dive support catamaran delivered to Port of London Authority</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ningyuan Dian Kun</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ningyuan Dian Kun</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ningyuan Dian Kun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Ningyuan Dian Kun – Chinese electric feeder ship fitted with autonomous navigation technology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding, Ningyuan Dian Kun, Ningbo Ocean Shipping, Port of Ningbo Zhoushan, Ningyuan Dian Peng (vessel), China Classification Society, Ningyuan Dian Peng</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-exploration/turkish-drilling-vessel-en-route-to-somalia-for-exploration-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-02/g364186u/turkiye-now-has-worlds-4th-largest-deep-sea-drilling-fleet-as-two-more-ships-join-arm-3212241202601010907202601010907511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Turkish drilling ship Cagri Bey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:55:49.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkish drilling vessel en route to Somalia for exploration campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Africa, Somalia, Turkey, Cagri Bey (vessel), Oruc Reis, Turkish Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (Turkey)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-agrees-to-two-week-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-to-be-re-opened-with-conditions</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:35:26.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran agrees to two-week ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz to be re-opened with conditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-april-8-russian-electric-ferry-construction-new-nile-river-cruise-ships-and-more</loc>
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<image:caption>Isle of Islay</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Construction of Moscow Deptrans' new electric ferries</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Launch of Viking Ptah</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Norwegian Luna</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Concept render of Korea Express Ferry's new high-speed Ro-Pax catamaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:01:42.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger Vessel News Roundup | April 8 – Russian electric ferry construction, new Nile River cruise ships and more</news:title>
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<image:caption>The future Portuguese Navy drone carrier NRP D. João II, April 7, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:48:08.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Portuguese Navy's future drone carrier hits the water</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/us-coast-guard-rescues-overdue-boaters-off-federated-states-of-micronesia</loc>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Jocis, operations officer aboard the national security cutter USCGC Midgett, observes a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel, carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in Midgett’s searchlight during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:39:48.742Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Keel laying ceremony held by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for a new fast patrol vessel for the Indian Coast Guard, April 7, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:27:10.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keel laid for new fast patrol vessel for Indian Coast Guard</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/9lkusebe/Pakistan-Navy1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Induction ceremony of the Pakistan Navy Babur-class corvette PNS Khaibar, April 4, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:11:19.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Navy's second Babur-class corvette achieves full readiness</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kharg Island crude oil shipping facility, Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:40:57.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | It's time to end the world's delusions over the Iran energy crisis</news:title>
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<image:caption>Colombo Dockyard, Sri Lanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:13:54.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dredging Corporation of India and Colombo Dockyard to cooperate on shipbuilding and repair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Dredging Corporation of India, Colombo Dockyard, Sri Lanka, India</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Map of the Middle East</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:04:58.673Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alfonsino Arrow</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Alfonsino Arrow – Japan's NYK places locally built windfarm crewboat into service</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/vessel-review-ena-haven-eastern-navigation-welcomes-multi-role-vessel-to-offshore-services-fleet</loc>
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<image:caption>Ena Haven</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ena Haven</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ena Haven</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Ena Haven – Eastern Navigation welcomes multi-role vessel to offshore services fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Singapore, Ena Haven (vessel), Eastern Navigation, China, Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, Myanmar, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Bay of Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-exploration/opinion-the-perils-of-a-philippineschina-energy-deal-in-disputed-waters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/o2vojur2/Gr8FdRdXIAAwN5e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photograph of a China Coast Guard ship shadowing the Philippine Coast Guard multi-role response vessel BRP Malapascua while the latter is en route to Thitu Island in the Spratlys, May 27, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | The perils of a Philippines–China energy deal in disputed waters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Philippines, territory disputes, South China Sea territory disputes, China, South China Sea, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, China Coast Guard, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Philippine Navy, Spratly Islands</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-blocks-qatari-gas-ships-previously-granted-passage-to-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/kyik5nei/9db8d760-8f3f-43ad-a40a-a71c613292fc-1775471872.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The LNG tanker Al Daayen</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:46:32.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran blocks Qatari gas ships previously granted passage to Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Pakistan, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Middle East</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japans-oil-imports-down-by-30-per-cent-in-march</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/lz0mk6vg/Fujisan-Maru-Iino-Kaiun-Kaisha1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Japanese oil tanker Fujisan Maru</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:42:44.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan's oil imports down by 30 per cent in March</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, United Arab Emirates, Asia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, Kuwait, United States, Azerbaijan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/un-vote-set-for-tuesday-on-diluted-hormuz-maritime-draft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Middle East map</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:40:59.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN vote set for Tuesday on diluted Hormuz maritime draft</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Bahrain, United Nations Security Council, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Israel, Europe, Russia, North America, United States</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/jones-act-waiver-has-little-impact-on-us-domestic-oil-supply-but-fuel-exports-soar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-19/kfshswl4/Sentinel-Midstream1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crude oil tanker with tugs</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:34:35.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jones Act waiver has little impact on US domestic oil supply but fuel exports soar</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Jones Act, Asia, Europe, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Hawaii, California</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/new-kamsarmax-self-unloading-bulker-delivered-to-algoma-central</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/j6amr2ea/Algoma-Celebration1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Algoma Celebration</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:17:38.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Kamsarmax self-unloading bulker delivered to Algoma Central</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Canada, Kamsarmax, Algoma Central Corporation, Algoma Celebration (vessel), Algoma Legacy, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), China, Asia, Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/one-takes-delivery-of-13900teu-newbuild</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/cg1i9317/ONE-Simplicity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ONE Simplicity</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:06:08.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ONE takes delivery of 13,900TEU newbuild</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding, Ocean Network Express, ONE Serenity, ONE Simplicity (vessel), Liberia, Lloyd's Register</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/trident-seafoods-sues-city-of-tacoma-for-mishandling-of-firefighting-response-on-fishing-vessel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Kodiak-Enterprise-Photo-Trident-Seafoods1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kodiak Enterprise</image:caption>
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<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:58:41.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trident Seafoods sues City of Tacoma for mishandling of firefighting response on fishing vessel</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, incidents, United States, Kodiak Enterprise, Alaska, Washington State, Trident Seafoods, National Transportation Safety Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/maib-fishing-vessel-foundered-off-scottish-coast-due-to-flooding</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/jcrgm8dp/Screenshot7-4-2026131351assets.publishing.service.gov.uk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Freedom II</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:34:38.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MAIB: fishing vessel foundered off Scottish coast due to flooding</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom, Freedom II (vessel), Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Royal National Lifeboat Institution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/conrad-industries-posts-strong-2025-profit-figures-amid-backlog-drop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-02/eidbqahc/464329380_839776118353739_6067655891376685343_n_2_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Navy berthing barge YRBM-57 being towed from Conrad Shipyard to San Diego before its eventual deployment to Japan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:44:42.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conrad Industries posts strong 2025 profit figures amid backlog drop</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Conrad Shipyard, financial results, business news, yard repair berthing and messing barge, US Navy, Conrad Industries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-naval-forces-take-control-of-hijacked-iranian-vessel-off-somalia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/u15pd29n/BIA-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Iranian-flagged dhow Alwaseemi with an EUNAVFOR Atalanta warship in the distance</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:24:25.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU naval forces take control of hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Africa, Europe, European Union, Operation Atalanta, Somalia, Iran, Alwaseemi (vessel), mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/cruise-ship-runs-aground-off-fiji-all-passengers-rescued</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/q7ka0jba/Fiji-Princess-Blue-Lagoon-Cruises1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fiji Princess</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:04:48.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cruise ship runs aground off Fiji; all passengers rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Fiji, Oceania, Blue Lagoon Cruises, Fiji Princess (vessel), Australia, Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-april-7-indias-newest-submarine-russian-seabed-salvage-ship-and-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/1b4bjvz9/Untitled.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/z4oq8jmg/BNS-Vega-Belgian-Armed-Forces-Jorn-Urbain1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launch of the Belgian Navy Castor-class patrol vessel BNS Vega</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/uash8h63/INS-Taragiri-Indian-Ministry-of-Defence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian Navy Nilgiri-class stealth frigate INS Taragiri</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/o05l2czg/IMG20260401095556-e1775026642616.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rendering of the debris recovery vessel</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-14/o9ck9rmu/French-Navy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The French Navy FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc'h underway</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T02:40:29.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security Vessel News Roundup | April 7 – India's newest submarine, Russian seabed salvage ship and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indian Navy, Arihant class, INS Aridhaman (vessel), Europe, Belgium, Castor class, BNS Vega (vessel), Socarenam, France, Mauric, Nilgiri class, Warship Design Bureau, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, INS Taragiri, Russia, United Shipbuilding Corporation, French Navy, Naval Group, FDI, Amiral Cabanier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-missing-after-river-boat-capsizes-in-northeastern-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/bm4ryr52/BrahmaputrafromHatisilaGuwahati11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Brahmaputra River in Assam, India</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T02:31:32.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three missing after river boat capsizes in northeastern India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, incidents, India, Brahmaputra River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/indian-navy-commissions-third-locally-built-ballistic-missile-submarine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-07/novy0kgr/PMModiaddressingthecrewofINSArihant1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a photograph of the Indian Navy ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant on a screen in the background, November 5, 2018. Confirmed official photographs of any of India’s locally built Arihant-class submarines are scarce.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>bairdmaritime</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T01:41:12.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy commissions third locally-built ballistic missile submarine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, India, Indian Navy, Arihant class, INS Aridhaman (vessel), INS Aridhaman </news:keywords>
</news:news>
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