https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/fifth-valdai-hydrofoil-saratov-launched https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/uduw6gca/d6b5a432_1068_465f_9a48_7aeedc1b670a.jpg Lyotchik Talalikhin bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T22:59:20.092Z Russian yard launches additional hydrofoil ferry for Saratov region Lyotchik Talalikhin (vessel), Europe, Russia, Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, Volga River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/svitzer-balder-diesel-range-extenders https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/i42jvot4/103e8d29_1628_46cf_bdb6_8771b27a2fa3.jpg Svitzer Balder bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T22:42:30.828Z Svitzer replaces methanol generators on battery-electric tug Europe, Denmark, Svitzer, Svitzer Balder (vessel), Canada, Robert Allan Ltd https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/silver-ships-coast-guard-awards https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/imxpzhg2/a9735d42_df9d_426c_940a_5c17f771eeb3.jpg A Silver Ships-built US Coast Guard 36-foot rigid inflatable boat bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T21:37:17.979Z Alabama builder secures US Coast Guard foreign military sales boat projects worth up to $12.2m North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Alabama, Silver Ships, El Salvador, Latin America, Philippines, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/taiwan-devil-ray-t24-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/vy5bryp2/T24-idle-02-1-1.jpg An 8.4-metre MARTAC USV bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T19:16:41.081Z Taiwan Coast Guard to acquire unmanned surface vessels from US firm Asia, Taiwan, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, North America, United States, Maritime Tactical Systems https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-blockade-successfully-locks-down-iranian-crude-exports-at-zero https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/p4sb6uhe/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island crude oil shipping facility, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T19:06:10.433Z US blockade successfully locks down Iranian crude exports at zero MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Iran trade sanctions, Persian Gulf, Asia, China, Europe, Russia, Latin America, Venezuela https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/naval-group-sweden-maritime-research-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-04/qgtdm2pz/kimon-0041200x674.jpg FDI frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T19:03:09.812Z French-Swedish pact signed to advance naval defence research Europe, France, Naval Group, Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/caspian-pipelines-throughput-falls-on-oilfield-maintenance-in-september https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:53:32.649Z Caspian Pipeline's throughput falls on oilfield maintenance in September Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Port of Novorossiysk, Russia, North America, United States, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-puts-up-29m-to-curb-illegal-migration-in-eastern-libya https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/3ppcob8j/Photo_EU_NAVFOR_MED1.jpg Illegal immigrants on boats are rescued by EUNAVFOR MED personnel as part of Operation Sophia, November 3, 2017. On that date, a total of 263 illegal immigrants on boats were rescued within Operation Sophia's area of responsibility in the Central Mediterranean. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:50:48.363Z EU puts up $29m to curb illegal migration in eastern Libya illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, European Union, MENA, Libya, International Organisation for Migration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/danish-maritime-epx-education-profile https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/gkjquyxf/Sejlrende-1.jpg Port Esbjerg in Denmark bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:48:15.481Z Danish maritime groups urge inclusion in planned youth education programme Europe, Denmark https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/argentina-turns-to-sea-tribunal-in-bid-to-freeze-falklands-drilling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-04/zwqs8pct/Screenshot-2026-09-04-190830.jpg Map of Falkland Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:41:18.104Z Argentina turns to sea tribunal in bid to freeze Falklands drilling Latin America, Argentina, Falkland Islands, Europe, United Kingdom, Rockhopper Exploration, Sea Lion offshore field https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-slides-into-seventh-consecutive-day-of-decline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/3qz9hz3j/2863351.jpg Golden Amreen, a Capesize bulker owned by Golden Ocean bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:38:37.678Z Baltic dry bulk index slides into seventh consecutive day of decline North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/bath-iron-works-destroyer-capacity 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 2026-10-13T18:36:50.047Z Maine shipyard cleared to build second Arleigh Burke-class warship in FY27 North America, United States, maine, US Department of Defense, Arleigh Burke class, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, United States Navy, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/record-high-tanker-rates-to-india-are-eating-into-russias-oil-profits https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/1ouriltp/SCFcargo-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:26:08.880Z Record-high tanker rates to India are eating into Russia's oil profits Europe, Russia, Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/dfds-september-freight-volumes-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-13/nqat0csy/Photo_DFDS1.jpg Aura Seaways bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:23:46.801Z Freight volumes steady, passenger numbers drop for DFDS in September Europe, Denmark, DFDS, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, English Channel, Baltic Sea, Strait of Gibraltar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/second-cargo-ship-sinks-off-bulgaria-in-a-week-after-drone-strike-11-missing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:08:15.373Z Second cargo ship sinks off Bulgaria in a week after drone strike, 11 missing Europe, Bulgaria, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea, Romania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/oil-margins-surge-for-bp-but-troubled-low-carbon-assets-face-new-losses https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-30/kx6csczm/bp-atlantis-gulf-of-america.jpg.img.1175.medium-ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter.jpg BP Atlantis offshore platform in the Gulf of America bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T18:05:05.986Z Oil margins surge for BP, but troubled "low-carbon" assets face new losses Europe, United Kingdom, BP, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/metal-shark-defiant-patrol-boats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/l8bk8od9/Metal-Shark-Boats1.jpg Response boat small III demonstrator built by Metal Shark Boats for the US Coast Guard bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T10:17:14.073Z US Coast Guard orders 38 patrol boats for Cameroon and Georgia North America, United States, Metal Shark Boats, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Africa, Cameroon, Europe, Georgia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-momentum-builds-for-murphy-oil-in-vietnam-and-ivory-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-16/vm5anug3/oil-rig-2191711_1280.jpg Oil rig (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T10:11:18.143Z Offshore momentum builds for Murphy Oil in Vietnam and Ivory Coast Murphy Oil, Asia, Vietnam, Africa, Ivory Coast, Gulf of Mexico, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/perus-next-844m-port-set-to-be-deeper-than-chancay-draws-foreign-interest https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-15/p4ex07kx/chancay.png Port of Chancay in Peru, another Chinese-operated port in the country bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T10:08:33.784Z Peru's next $844m port set to be deeper than Chancay, draws foreign interest Latin America, Peru, Port of Chancay, North America, United States, Asia, China, India, Cosco Shipping Ports, MENA, Turkey, Europe, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/torm-raises-2026-earnings-guidance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/snrdmf0p/torm-innovation.jpeg Torm Innovation bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T10:04:32.825Z Torm raises 2026 earnings guidance on product tanker strength financial results, business news, Europe, Denmark, Torm https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/shipping-costs-now-eat-up-over-a-third-of-oils-value-opec-warns https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/ga3s69r5/HomePage-scaled.jpg Port of Fujairah, UAE bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T10:00:01.243Z Shipping costs now eat up over a third of oil's value, OPEC warns OPEC, OPEC Plus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/the-americas-are-trapped-with-a-glut-of-heavy-crude-no-one-can-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-16/6v20q60l/525d6e9fb763567fe95397a4b740a1c4.jpg.jpg Louisiana Offshore Oil Port bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T09:58:01.063Z The Americas are trapped with a glut of heavy crude no one can ship North America, Latin America, Asia, Canada, United States, Gulf of Oman, MENA, Venezuela https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/msc-rossella-rescues-overboard-passenger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/934osmsh/OdysseyoftheSeasmooredinAkandiaHarbourinPortofRhodes8September2024cropped.jpg Odyssey of the Seas bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T09:53:30.279Z Containership locates overboard cruise passenger after 20 hours in Ionian Sea Europe, Greece, Ionian Sea, North America, United States, Royal Caribbean International, Italy, MSC, Hellenic Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/soaring-energy-bills-could-trigger-a-sweeping-eu-oil-and-gas-windfall-tax https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/4jkbmwg2/equinor-troll-a-platform.jpg Equinor's Troll A platform, North Sea, Norway bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T09:37:04.217Z Soaring energy bills could trigger a sweeping EU oil and gas windfall tax Europe, European Union, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Austria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/middle-east-fuel-shock-delivers-record-refining-margins-for-galp https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-27/b5v0gykh/1741359046823.jpg FPSO Bacalhau bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T09:33:45.015Z Middle East fuel shock delivers record refining margins for Galp Europe, Portugal, Galp Energia, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/mfm-nicole-lpg-ammonia-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/t8dlqnwr/MFM-Nicole-Montfort-Group-crop-out-blurred-parts.jpg MFM Nicole https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/qr8r0re5/MFM-Nicole-Montfort-Group-2.jpg MFM Nicole https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/omw6venx/MFM-Nicole-Montfort-Group-3.jpg MFM Nicole https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/0e2pizq7/MFM-Nicole-Montfort-Group-can-be-main.jpg MFM Nicole bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | MFM Nicole – Dual-fuel newbuild marks Montfort Maritime's entry into LPG and ammonia trades Asia, Europe, MFM Nicole (vessel), Montfort Maritime, Switzerland, Singapore, Montfort Group, Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company, Lloyd's Register https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/ranger-torpedo-tube-usv-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/sf2e0cep/Ranger-Gabler-main1.jpg Ranger https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/6n3noaua/Ranger-Gabler-21.jpg Ranger with the FLANQ and Gabler project team bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T07:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Ranger – Torpedo tube-launched USV for covert surveillance missions Europe, FLANQ, Germany, Ranger https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/amphib-ii-explorer-yacht-review https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/sa6f1eao/Amphib-II-Mengi-Yay-Yachts-main1.jpg Amphib II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/8of95tdx/Amphib-II-Mengi-Yay-Yachts-21.jpg Amphib II https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/6pin50pm/Amphib-II-Mengi-Yay-Yachts-31.jpg Amphib II bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T07:54:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Amphib II – Turkish-built, long-range explorer yacht with ice navigation capability MENA, Turkey, Amphib II (vessel), Netherlands, Europe, RINA, Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Mengi Yay Yachts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/lake-kariba-ferry-capsizing-inquiry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-12/xlvsz544/The-battle-for-Kyiv-23-2026-08-c1f369a5706008a675fa3b135ac99231-1200x6751.jpg Screenshot of video footage alleged to be that of the final voyage of the ferry Mbuya Nehanda on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on August 11, 2026. The ferry capsized later that same day, leaving at least 92 people dead as of August 17, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T05:14:59.303Z Board of inquiry launches probe into fatal lake ferry capsizing in Zimbabwe incidents, Africa, Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba, Mbuya Nehanda (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/navy-drake-counter-drone-submarines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/hf3daa67/Northrop-Grumman-Awarded-JCREW-DRAKE-Full-Rate-Production-Follow-on-Contract0ab244e2-3334-42d1-a6021.jpg Master-at-Arms 1st Class Everest Austerman operates a Drone Restricted Access Using Known Electromagnetic Warfare (DRAKE) anti-drone system during a simulated straits transit aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter. bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T04:36:45.893Z US Navy fitting counter-drone systems to Ohio-class submarines North America, United States, US Navy, Ohio class, USS Ohio https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-october-13-indian-navy-and-coast-guard-patrol-ships-us-amphibious-vehicle-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/zueq6gve/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/hxdz2594/1f4f1d15_dd14_4fab_bee3_1fa37cd7aa6a.jpg Launch of the future INS Shreyas, a new offshore patrol vessel ordered by the Indian Navy, October 10, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-11/zjza51x4/1e96f6aa_3799_4429_bf70_c3e4dd5d8daf.jpg The Indian Coast Guard Adamya-class fast patrol vessel ICGS Ajit at her commissioning ceremony, October 9, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-27/u4kjco6c/imagen-9-scaled.jpg The Spanish Navy's aircraft carrier-LHD Juan Carlos I https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-14/hxfupqf2/8506598MOD.jpg Amphibious combat vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-08/ae8lt6ec/ca18def4_2a89_4b3b_94b2_69639cef757f.jpg Launch of the future JS Shogei, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's seventh Taigei-class submarine, October 8, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T02:05:56.626Z Security Vessel News Roundup | October 13 – Indian Navy and Coast Guard patrol ships, US amphibious vehicle orders and more Asia, India, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Japan, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, North America, US Marine Corps, BAE Systems, amphibious combat vehicle, Taigei class, Europe, Spain, Navantia, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, INS Shreyas (vessel), Adamya class, ICGS Ajit (vessel), Goa Shipyard, Larsen and Toubro, landing platform dock, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, JS Shogei (vessel), Spanish Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/abs-doe-maritime-nuclear-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/p2ue33g6/60bf1cae_5a73_4eed_97cb_49bb0be34153_035bc6980666.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T01:55:26.522Z ABS, US Department of Energy sign MoU on commercial maritime nuclear applications United States, North America, Department of Energy, Maritime Administration, US Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI), American Bureau of shipping (ABS) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/matson-makua-containership-christening 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 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T01:45:05.111Z Matson christens lead unit of new dual-fuel containership series North America, United States, Matson, Makua, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/exail-begins-indonesian-mcm-production https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/t1pzdkcp/exail-inspector-90-usv-021200x663.jpg Exail USV bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T01:22:56.524Z Construction begins on unmanned mine countermeasures package for Indonesian Navy Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Europe, France, Exail https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/dutch-shadow-fleet-tanker-bill https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-01/mf28hwcn/HCURr1XoAA1bMi.jpg The Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Ethera about to be boarded by Belgian and French forces bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T01:02:35.134Z Dutch bill would allow detention of false flag "shadow fleet" tankers in North Sea EEZ Russian shadow tanker fleet, Europe, Netherlands, Russia, North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/france-danae-armed-usv-prototypes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/gzb5m5sc/7e0858a1_6a44_42a4_a0e4_06caae9274c9.jpg A SEAir USV underway bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T00:54:42.870Z Three teams selected for French Navy's armed USV programme Europe, France, French Navy, SEAir, SeaOwl Group, Chantier Naval Couach, Naval Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/jack-up-platform-sinks-svetlogorsk-storm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/npftpcs4/9b6d4c61_54e0_4eb8_a0ad_b2e0a8bce49c.jpg Jackup platform at sea (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T00:37:24.005Z Russian investigators open criminal case after damaged jackup platform sinks in Baltic Sea Russia, Europe, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/sicily-island-ferry-market-consultation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/y6fyiih4/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-Caronte-and-Tourist1.jpg The Ro-Pax ferry Costanza I di Sicilia with her stern ramp door lowered bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T00:32:19.488Z Sicily opens market consultation for unified ferry services to five minor island groups Europe, Italy, Sicily, Caronte and Tourist Group, Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/grse-launches-third-offshore-patrol-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-13/hxdz2594/1f4f1d15_dd14_4fab_bee3_1fa37cd7aa6a.jpg Launch of the future INS Shreyas, a new offshore patrol vessel ordered by the Indian Navy, October 10, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-13T00:11:26.232Z Indian Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel hits the water Asia, India, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, INS Shreyas (vessel), Indian Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/inis-oirr-express-ferry-launch https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/xefaziyx/80247eaa_f436_41f8_ba26_48656e4df529.jpg Inis Oírr Express bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T23:53:37.778Z Doolin Ferry's newest 31-metre vessel launched in Turkey MENA, Europe, Ireland, Doolin Ferry, Turkey, Nova Shipyard, France, Mer et Design, Inis Oírr Express (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/french-navy-boards-df-peak-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/3ow7w7t1/413536d5_24dc_449a_a24d_4649634d684f.jpg DF Peak as seen from a French Navy aerial asset during the boarding operation, October 12, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T22:03:13.603Z VIDEO | French forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean Europe, Indian Ocean, France, French Navy, Réunion Island, Aframax, DF Peak (vessel), Benin, Russian shadow tanker fleet, European Union, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/rem-andes-vessel-fire-louisiana https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/oi89oxzl/37560b8a_01e9_4a4e_917f_b6f42a9fe8de.jpg Rem Andes bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T21:51:05.796Z Seismic survey vessel abandoned off Louisiana following onboard fire; all 42 crew reported safe North America, incidents, United States, Rem Andes (vessel), US Coast Guard, Louisiana, Marine Protector class, USCGC Yellowfin, Rem Offshore, Rem Maritime, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/bosphorus-tanker-ivyan-engine-failure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/gug9uqhv/ivyan.jpg Ivyan bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T18:48:01.617Z Chemical tanker suffers engine failure in Bosphorus, prompting traffic suspension MENA, Turkey, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/spanish-pm-downplays-moroccan-naval-incursions-after-illegal-migrant-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/l6zw2vmh/RoyalMoroccanNavyfrigateMohammedVI701underwayintheAtlanticOceanon25April2018180425-N-GC347-1193.jpg Royal Moroccan Navy frigate Mohammed VI bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T18:38:36.187Z Spanish PM downplays Moroccan naval incursions after illegal migrant surge Europe, Spain, MENA, Morocco, Royal Moroccan Navy, Ceuta, illegal migration, illegal immigration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-slide-deepens-as-capesize-demand-falters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T18:28:55.084Z Baltic dry bulk index slide deepens as Capesize demand falters North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/walrus-submarine-towed-amsterdam-recycling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/ldm19f5t/Photo_Dutch_Ministry_of_Defence1.jpg A Walrus-class submarine bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T18:25:20.192Z Former Dutch Navy submarine Walrus towed to Amsterdam for recycling Europe, Netherlands, Royal Dutch Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy, Walrus class, Orka class, France, Naval Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/low-danube-river-levels-high-prices-could-fuel-ukraine-diesel-crunch https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/m1s0hf81/1920px-PortofIzmail03.jpg Port of Izmail, along the Ukrainian side of the Danube River bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T18:16:40.027Z Low Danube river levels, high prices could fuel Ukraine diesel crunch Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, Danube River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/saudi-arabia-readies-major-pipeline-overhaul-to-unlock-10-million-bpd https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg Map of existing Middle East pipelines that bypass Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T18:13:54.389Z Saudi Arabia readies major pipeline overhaul to unlock 10 million bpd MENA, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/emden-naval-base-meko-frigate-order https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/fkjtiw36/wilhelmshaven-naval-base.jpg Wilhelmshaven naval base, Germany bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T18:07:35.643Z Germany plans Emden naval base as it doubles MEKO frigate order Europe, Germany, TKMS, German Ministry of Defence, German Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/high-delivered-premiums-fail-to-deter-asian-buyers-of-saudi-crude https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:57:26.814Z High delivered premiums fail to deter Asian buyers of Saudi crude Asia, China, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, India, Taiwan, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Egypt, Port of Sidi Kerir https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/eni-sells-offshore-blocks-as-indonesia-tightens-state-grip-on-gas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/9ap7u01b/Jangkrik_floating_production_unit_in_Indonesian_waters_Photo_Eni_1.jpg The Jangkrik floating production unit in Indonesian waters bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:54:21.122Z Eni sells offshore blocks as Indonesia tightens state grip on gas Asia, Indonesia, Europe, Italy, Eni, Pertamina, Pertamina Hulu Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/denmark-fishing-vessel-scrapping-scheme https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/e9fe2df3-601e-4888-9a32-06ed5af5cc87/449641474_814833457494050_5733314221282765397_n.jpg A Danish fishing vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:26:59.959Z Denmark proposes $10m scheme to scrap small fishing vessels affected by trawl restrictions Europe, Denmark, European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/sweden-frees-seized-oil-tanker-after-flag-dispute-cleared https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/hlht0okg/HDPX18QWQAEjlnn.jpg Sea Owl I bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:21:16.971Z Sweden frees seized oil tanker after flag dispute cleared Europe, Sweden, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/orsted-seals-buyout-of-japanese-partners-in-uk-wind-farm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/hbtwgd3y/Offshore-wind-turbines-Oxan-Energy.png Offshore wind turbines bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:18:01.177Z Orsted seals buyout of Japanese partners in UK wind farm Europe, Denmark, Ørsted, United Kingdom, Japan, Asia, JERA, subsidies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-gothenburg-skandia-gateway-dredging https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-24/pyj3vplf/210330_5_Port_of_Gothenburg.jpg Port of Gothenburg, Sweden bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:06:33.193Z Port of Gothenburg completes quay reinforcement as Skandia Gateway dredging begins Europe, Sweden, Port of Gothenburg, Swedish Maritime Administration, Boskalis, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/taiwan-watches-chinese-coastal-live-fire-drills-as-no-sail-zones-set https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/5c6fsf9y/RepublicofChinaadministrativedivisionscountylevel-en-coloredHanyuPinyin.jpeg Taiwan Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:03:34.098Z Taiwan watches Chinese coastal live-fire drills as no-sail zones set military exercises, Asia, China, Taiwan, Taiwan Navy, People’s Liberation Army Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-asian-refiners-emerge-as-winners-in-middle-east-oil-recovery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-19/k5bwpzyp/banner.jpg Singapore Refining Company facility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T17:01:11.993Z OPINION | Asian refiners emerge as winners in Middle East oil recovery Asia, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, India, China, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/asco-caspian-ferry-growth-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/cowtj1a7/Photo_ASCO.jpg Zarifa Aliyeva bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T10:18:36.706Z ASCO ferries carry 10 per cent more trucks and vehicles across Caspian in January–August Europe, Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea, ASCO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/opinion-the-iran-war-is-choking-middle-east-lng-with-no-end-in-sight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/t42czwe1/1920px-RasLaffanLNGterminalin2012.jpg Ras Laffan LNG terminal, Qatar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/xw5siwwg/7as8f69a6f9a6f9sa.jpg QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub, was hit by Iranian missiles bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T10:14:00.448Z OPINION | The Iran war is choking Middle East LNG with no end in sight MENA, Qatar, Iran, QatarEnergy, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-china-crude-shipping-costs-retreat-after-unprecedented-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/o3f9cpcr/22e35a7ab39d4f3b90380409c6648321.jpg Oil terminal in Zhoushan Port, China bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T10:10:13.495Z US-China crude shipping costs retreat after unprecedented surge North America, United States, Asia, China, Gulf of Mexico https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/gulfport-pascagoula-port-operations-isaias https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/l19jzafc/2025.09-Port-of-Gulfport.jpg Port of Gulfport, Mississippi bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T10:07:43.239Z Gulfport and Pascagoula ports return to normal operations after Hurricane Isaias North America, United States, United States Coast Guard, US Coast Guard, Port of Gulfport, Pascagoula https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/overcrowded-boat-carrying-illegal-migrants-capsizes-off-djibouti-109-dead https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/w3862sb6/djibouti-map.jpg Map of Djibouti bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T10:03:54.512Z Overcrowded boat carrying illegal migrants capsizes off Djibouti, 109 dead Africa, Djibouti, MENA, Yemen, Ethiopia, International Organisation for Migration, illegal migration, illegal immigration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/us-fighter-jet-disables-bulk-carrier-running-iran-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/95u49c5p/ocean-molica.jpg US forces strike Panama-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Molica after attempting to run the naval blockade on Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T10:01:20.260Z VIDEO | US fighter jet disables bulk carrier running Iran blockade North America, United States, US Central Command, Latin America, Panama, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/navy-sewip-block-2-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/v4bpcaz2/Northrop-Grumman-Awarded-Contract-Modification-for-SEWIP-Block-3-Maritime-Electronic-Attack-Systemimage.jpg USS Pinckney bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T09:55:18.145Z US Navy awards $209m contract modification for shipboard electronic warfare systems North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, Lockheed Martin, US Naval Sea Systems Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/south-korea-wraps-up-arctic-europe-commercial-shipping-trial-run https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/21003a63-aa55-4926-b6e6-432f94596b08/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-FSUE-Atomflot.jpg The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika escorting a vessel through ice on the Northern Sea Route bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T09:51:33.985Z South Korea wraps up Arctic-Europe commercial shipping trial run Arctic, polar, Asia, South Korea, Port of Busan, United Kingdom, Europe, Port of Felixstowe, Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Port of Gdansk, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Polar Baikal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/maritime-archaeology/feature-fresh-clue-in-amelia-earhart-disappearance-sparks-new-pacific-expedition https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/fa4lf61e/NikumaroroAtoll2014.jpg Nikumaroro Island in the western Pacific https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/45bj2cnc/Amelia_Earhart___GPN_2002_000211__restored_.jpg Amelia Earhart standing in front of the Lockheed Electra in which she disappeared in July 1937 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T09:47:48.048Z FEATURE | Fresh clue in Amelia Earhart disappearance sparks new Pacific expedition North America, United States, Pacific Ocean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/column-back-on-track-us-icebreaker-construction-anduril-invests-in-naval-submarine-manufacturing-war-and-how-it-creates-business-opportunities-for-billionaires-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/hcfestdn/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-26/yavwnaz0/PSCcomputerrender750px1.jpg Rendering of a US Coast Guard polar security cutter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-12/n15xd7vu/110226-G-IV660-0001.jpg Rendering of an Arctic security cutter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/sdvk7xh6/Photo_Anduril_Industries1_1.jpg Anduril Industries manufactures the Ghost Shark series of large unmanned submarines, the first example of which (shown here) was handed over to the Royal Australian Navy. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-10/dxy8mhc4/Normand_Jarl_windmill_Jetmund_Grotting_scaled.jpg Normand Jarl https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-08/q50f7xo2/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_220315-6-USN.avif USS Montana, a Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine of the US Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T07:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Back on track? US icebreaker construction; Anduril invests in naval submarine manufacturing; war and how it creates business opportunities for billionaires [Offshore Accounts] North America, United States, US Navy, Anduril Industries, polar, Bollinger Shipyards, Polar Security Cutter, US Coast Guard, USCGC Storis, Europe, Finland, Rauma Marine Constructions, Arctic security cutter, Arctic, Canada, Seaspan Shipyards, Australia, Oceania, Royal Australian Navy, Ghost Shark, Normand Jarl, ADV Guidance (vessel), Norway, Solstad Offshore, Ocean Infinity, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, New South Wales, Sydney, Virginia class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/golden-poplar-ice-class-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/lu4848sk/Golden-Poplar-main.jpg Golden Poplar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/xwhz56md/Golden-Banyan-a-sister-ship-of-Golden-Poplar-Seacon1.jpg Golden Banyan, a sister ship of Golden Poplar bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Golden Poplar – Ice-class oil/chemical tanker for China's Seacon Shipping Asia, China, Golden Banyan, Golden Poplar (vessel), China Classification Society, Liberia, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/bakkafrost-catamaran-workboat-fish-health https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/d0cpqsi8/Dìonadair-a’-Bhradain-Macduff-Group-11.jpg Dìonadair a’ Bhradain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/w7aj8i2r/Dìonadair-a’-Bhradain-Macduff-Group-21.jpg Dìonadair a’ Bhradain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/xtooctzk/Dìonadair-a’-Bhradain-Macduff-Group-31.jpg Dìonadair a’ Bhradain https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/uyhjqftb/17834333099811.jpg Dìonadair a’ Bhradain bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T07:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Dionadair a' Bhradain – Catamaran workboat for Bakkafrost Scotland's fish welfare operations Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Macduff Shipyards, Bakkafrost Scotland, Dìonadair a’ Bhradain (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/ih-blue-marlin-tug-delivery https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/wgjbocf0/pixverseimgmediaweboris-b9d0e972-f451-43ca-9aae-dea2a33e2cdeseed1059950471.jpg IH Blue Marlin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/to2ndp0d/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-09-28-46-Facebook.jpg Knuckle boom crane https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/524k1qaf/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-09-28-11-Facebook.jpg Firefighting monitor https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/3wext1if/gsnz2hyd35rmt0d15q5aptcnk81.jpg IH Blue Marlin bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T07:54:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | IH Blue Marlin – India's Industrial Handling adds ASD tug to port services fleet Asia, India, Industrial Handling, IH Blue Marlin, Cochin Shipyard, Hooghly Cochin Shipyard, Canada, North America, Robert Allan Ltd, Indian Register of Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/us-panama-expand-corsair-patrols https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/ha1xyxaa/8310d5c1_822e_4d55_8fc8_023c179e81ed.jpg A USV on patrol somewhere in Panama bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T06:00:23.949Z US military expands USV patrols of Panamanian waters North America, United States, Panama, Latin America, Saronic Technologies, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/manxman-repair-cost-five-million-birkenhead https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/o91lejih/Photo_Isle_of_Man_Steam_Packet_Company1.jpg Manxman bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T04:54:47.915Z Isle of Man Steam Packet puts ferry repair bill at £5m Europe, United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Manxman, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, HD Hyundai Mipo, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/wellfleet-harbor-dredging-vote https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/r1bcbkyl/IMG3173-scaled.jpg Boats in Wellfleet Marina bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T04:40:19.540Z Massachusetts residents to vote on $3.8m harbour dredging amid channel shoaling North America, United States, Massachusetts, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/nicasio-creek-sediment-removal-plan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/xqhvsg0v/ad61145e_602a_43f6_84b2_8a77a19910a2.jpg Nicasio Reservoir on Nicasio Creek in Marin County, California bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T04:06:14.335Z California's Marin Water weighs sediment removal from Nicasio Creek North America, California, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/mv-chambo-fire-kills-three-lake-malawi https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-11/xc0vj7tv/0fe802e8_027f_4f45_a6c5_79c8962d1f12.jpg Map showing Lake Nyasa (also known as Lake Malawi) between Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:26:40.223Z Three dead after ferry catches fire, sinks in Tanzania's Southern Highlands Africa, incidents, Mozambique, Tanzania, Lake Nyasa, Lesotho, Malawi, Chambo (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-ajit-commissioned https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-11/zjza51x4/1e96f6aa_3799_4429_bf70_c3e4dd5d8daf.jpg The Indian Coast Guard Adamya-class fast patrol vessel ICGS Ajit at her commissioning ceremony, October 9, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:24:23.088Z Indian Coast Guard commissions seventh Adamya-class fast patrol vessel Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, Adamya class, ICGS Ajit (vessel), Goa Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/ssnx-shipyard-capacity-data-navy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-11/kq2chfqf/7c663e37_e75c_4d74_be06_e88f344d88c9.jpg A Virginia-class submarine under construction at Newport News Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:22:22.513Z US Navy seeks shipyard capability data for SSN(X) attack submarine programme North America, United States, US Navy, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Virginia class, Newport News Shipbuilding, Huntington Ingalls Industries, SSN X https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/usace-california-fy26-dredging-obligations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-12/757f69zl/Channel-Islands-Harbor-in-Oxnard-California1.jpg Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:21:01.455Z USACE Los Angeles District reports over $878m in FY26 obligations, dredging at seven California sites North America, United States, California, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/kuzey-star-uljanik-shipyard-bid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-14/mzz0p1kh/f7efd4011068577244e8a47dce2054e1.jpg Uljanik Brodogradnja, Pula bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:12:06.618Z Croatia accepts Turkish firm's bid for local shipyard Uljanik Europe, MENA, Turkey, Croatia, Kuzey Star Shipyard, Uljanik Brodogradnja 1856, business news, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-hedland-bypass-channel-dredging https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:10:30.612Z Jan de Nul begins bypass channel dredging at Port Hedland, Western Australia Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Jan de Nul, Port Hedland, Vasco da Gama, Belgium, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/sal-heavy-lift-wuhu-mou https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-25/a2tk8kfj/SAL-Heavy-Lift-21.jpg Elise, the first in a series of project cargo vessels ordered by SAL Heavy Lift bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:04:46.625Z SAL Heavy Lift inks MOU with Chinese yard for five 14,600DWT newbuildings Asia, Europe, China, Germany, SAL Heavy Lift, Wuhu Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-passenger-vessels/nz-reduces-energy-efficiency-paperwork-for-domestic-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-11/dh7go62m/Photo_Kiwirail1.jpg The Kiwirail-operated ferry Valentine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-10-11/p5b1ftuy/6931fc36-371d-c036-e64d-bd640ef4c66c.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-10-12T00:03:34.418Z NZ reduces energy-efficiency paperwork for domestic vessels New Zealand Marine Transport Association