https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/finnlines-reports-summer-passenger-growth-across-leisure-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/unoqegz8/Photo_Finnlines_main.jpg Finnsirius bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:40:55.733Z Finnlines reports summer passenger growth across leisure routes Europe, Finland, Finnlines, Germany, Finnsirius, Sweden, Port of Helsinki, Port of Lübeck Travemünde, Port of Malmo, Port of Långnäs (Finland), Port of Naantali, Port of Kapellskär, Helsinki https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/red-sea-pipeline-strike-abruptly-cuts-saudi-crude-supplies-to-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:36:26.775Z Red Sea pipeline strike abruptly cuts Saudi crude supplies to Europe MENA, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Red Sea, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), ORLEN Group, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/as-russia-ukraine-conflict-escalates-marine-insurers-widen-black-sea-risk-area https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:34:05.427Z As Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, marine insurers widen Black Sea risk area Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/oslo-fjord-fishermen-receive-offers-of-restructuring-support https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-02/zrusf7fb/fishing-63617921280.jpg Fishing boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:25:42.765Z Oslo Fjord fishermen receive offers of restructuring support Europe, Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/uk-court-convicts-pilot-of-small-boat-that-brought-165-illegals-from-france https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-30/glvfjbae/pexels-beate-vogl-852640107-19963850.jpg English Channel bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:22:34.282Z UK court convicts pilot of small boat that brought 165 illegals from France illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, France, United Kingdom, English Channel, Africa, South Sudan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-finishes-week-lower-despite-late-capesize-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/oodlpymn/banner-navio.jpg Bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:18:26.004Z Baltic dry bulk index finishes week lower despite late Capesize surge North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/indian-engineering-firm-sees-boost-from-hormuz-bypass-projects 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 2026-09-18T18:16:44.589Z Indian engineering firm sees boost from Hormuz bypass projects Asia, India, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/icon-energy-projects-q3-rate-rise-and-outlines-fleet-performance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-17/nvmsl02q/alfa.jpeg Alfa, a bulk carrier owned by Icon Energy bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:07:45.071Z Icon Energy projects Q3 rate rise and outlines fleet performance Europe, Greece, Icon Energy, icon ener https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/denmark-fast-tracks-ukraine-aid-over-russian-warship-flare-incident https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/sgvig2ur/russia-navy-baltic-fleet.jpeg Ships of Russia's Baltic Fleet bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:05:18.750Z Denmark fast-tracks Ukraine aid over Russian warship flare incident Europe, Denmark, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/italy-demands-naval-reinforcements-as-red-sea-shipping-crisis-deepens https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/6sjkditn/Giovanni-Delle-Bande-Nere-Italian-Navy.jpg The Italian Navy Thaon de Revel-class patrol ship Giovanni Delle Bande Nere bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T18:01:28.386Z Italy demands naval reinforcements as Red Sea shipping crisis deepens Europe, Italy, Italian Navy, MENA, Yemen, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Houthi rebels, Operation ASPIDES, Greece https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-demand-pushes-russias-espo-crude-past-120-a-barrel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-16/k3tvrbih/28e65c58a776bf29f7ad96c557a23ce9.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:55:06.996Z China demand pushes Russia's ESPO crude past $120 a barrel Europe, Russia, Asia, China, MENA, Saudi Arabia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-person-dead-after-boat-runs-aground-near-golden-gate-bridge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/1kf61tyj/260917-G-G0211-1003.jpg A grounded 22-foot recreational vessel rests on rocks near Lime Point Lighthouse in San Francisco, Sept. 17, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:51:31.918Z One person dead after boat runs aground near Golden Gate Bridge North America, United States, San Francisco, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, United States C https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-commodity-vessel-transits-drop-to-four-but-shadow-voyages-surface https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:48:15.236Z Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel transits drop to four, but "shadow" voyages surface MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, QatarEnergy, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Yemen https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-positions-upgraded-djibouti-base-to-keep-closer-watch-on-rivals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/w3862sb6/djibouti-map.jpg Map of Djibouti bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:44:51.692Z China positions upgraded Djibouti base to keep closer watch on rivals Asia, China, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Africa, Djibouti, North America, United States, France, Europe, Italy, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-arabia-offsets-oil-pipeline-disruption-with-ship-to-ship-transfers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T17:40:13.225Z Saudi Arabia offsets oil pipeline disruption with ship-to-ship transfers MENA, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Aramco, Asia, China, South Korea, India, Japan, Sohar, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/eiffage-meyer-werft-jv-wins-second-german-offshore-converter-station-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/hz9160u2/Offshore-Konverterplattform.jpg Concept render of offshore converter platform bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T11:13:54.534Z Eiffage-Meyer Werft JV wins second German offshore converter station contract Europe, Germany, 50Hertz, France, Eiffage Métal, Smulders, Meyer Werft, Neptun Werft, Belgium, Siemens Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/osaka-gas-scoops-up-bp-stake-in-australian-offshore-gas-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-15/wikkn9gn/8c85cf7e160091b36a013dfdb8a9b312-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Map of Browse gas field, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T11:04:10.593Z Osaka Gas scoops up BP stake in Australian offshore gas project Oceania, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, BP, Asia, Japan, Osaka Gas, Woodside Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/other-renewables/first-full-scale-eu-carbon-storage-project-to-begin-operations-in-north-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/509gbgew/greensandineos.webp Greensand carbon capture and storage project bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T11:00:30.397Z First full-scale EU carbon storage project to begin operations in North Sea carbon capture, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, European Union, Denmark, North Sea, Greensand Future project, INEOS https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/video-chinese-ship-rams-philippine-resupply-vessel-in-disputed-waters https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/tc7gd460/81450717915585261927131458098684803889209629n.jpg Damage onboard Philippine fisheries vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat after being rammed by a China Coast Guard vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:54:21.464Z VIDEO | Chinese ship rams Philippine resupply vessel in disputed waters Asia, Philippines, China, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Philippine Coast Guard, China Coast Guard, South China Sea territory disputes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-of-oakland-begins-640m-turning-basins-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-07/idh1xn4w/Oakland%20Seaport.jpg Oakland Seaport bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:43:56.168Z Port of Oakland begins $640m turning basins project North America, United States, Port of Oakland, US Army Corps of Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/divers-pull-three-bodies-from-capsized-indonesian-ferry-as-over-100-remain-missing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/0y9yi61n/81358310116204114663332656954746516606558389n.jpeg Capsized wreck of Virgo Transport 8 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:33:02.664Z Divers pull three bodies from capsized Indonesian ferry as over 100 remain missing Asia, Indonesia, Virgo Transport 8 (vessel), Indonesian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/china-us-container-rates-near-record-iran-war-lifts-fuel-costs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-01/bsr500dc/9795622-1.jpg COSCO Shipping Nebula bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:21:45.296Z China-US container rates near record, Iran war lifts fuel costs North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Europe, Italy, MSC, Maersk, Denmark, COSCO Shipping, France, CMA CGM, Port of Shanghai, Port of New York and New Jersey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/lng-canada-proponents-could-greenlight-expansion-as-early-as-next-month https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-25/rcqeclrq/iHAWK-marine-facilities-2024-03-21-1024x557.png LNG Canada's Kitimat plant bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:14:30.483Z LNG Canada proponents could greenlight expansion as early as next month North America, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, LNG Canada, Asia, Malaysia, Petronas, China, PetroChina, Japan, Mitsubishi Corporation, South Korea, KOGAS https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/klaveness-combination-carriers-christens-newest-caustic-soda-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/zunjd2ez/42e31f24-1743-4d9f-b03c-8fe055a9fda51.jpg Baltazar bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:08:14.905Z Klaveness Combination Carriers christens newest caustic soda carrier Oceania, Australia, Klaveness Combination Carriers, Norway, Europe, Baltazar (vessel), Fremantle, Western Australia, Oceania Arietta https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/italy-readies-warships-as-bab-el-mandeb-shipping-risks-escalate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-07/cbs3taf9/1920px-GulfofAdenmap.jpg Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding Yemen and African countries bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T10:06:30.195Z Italy readies warships as Bab el-Mandeb shipping risks escalate MENA, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Europe, Italy, Red Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/tanker-news-roundup-september-18-omani-product-carrier-orders-european-lng-bunkering-ship-agreement-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/9cela169/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-11/eqil0hg5/260910c1.jpg Naming ceremony of Mitsui OSK Lines' LNG carrier Fujin Sailor in Geoje, South Korea, September 10, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-10/1oc5np6o/Toho-Emerald-K-Line1.jpg Toho Emerald https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-07/fm4s59te/1788685907assafina1.jpg Signing of the LNG bunkering vessel agreement between Titan Clean Fuels and Sogestran. L-R: Grégoire Hartig, Commercial Director, Titan ; Niels den Nijs, Director of Titan and Chief Commercial Officer, Molgas Group; Pascal Girardet, CEO, Sogestran Group; Benoist Grosjean, Director, Sogestran Shipping; David Patron bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:55:24.498Z Tanker News Roundup | September 18 – Omani product carrier orders, European LNG bunkering ship agreement and more South Korea, Asia, Samsung Heavy Industries, LNG, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, Fujin Sailor (vessel), Hanwha Ocean, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Toho Emerald (vessel), Toho LNG Shipping, T K LNG Shipping, MENA, Asyad Shipping, Oman, Europe, France, Sogestran Group, Mediterranean Sea, Sogestran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/one-missing-after-boat-being-towed-by-north-korean-cargo-ship-sinks-off-japan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-07/wz9nq1td/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads210304-13-Incident.jpg A Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:38:25.540Z One missing after boat being towed by North Korean cargo ship sinks off Japan Asia, incidents, Japan, Japan Coast Guard, North Korea, Kum Ya (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/tallvine-partners-completes-acquisition-of-crosby-enterprises-vessels-and-other-assets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/cbmfqf4t/d148a95dc4c76799454ff8a00deac4d078b556mv2.jpg Crosby Integrity, a Crosby Enterprises tug bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:16:16.543Z Tallvine Partners completes acquisition of Crosby Enterprises' vessels and other assets North America, United States, Tallvine Partners, Crosby Enterprises, Louisiana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/h-schramm-towage-acquires-new-tug-for-northern-europe-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/5fybwteo/NICO1825big11.jpg H Schramm Towage's Z-drive tug Nico bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T09:02:57.287Z H Schramm Towage acquires new tug for Northern Europe operations Europe, Germany, Hans Schramm and Sohn Schleppschifffahrt, North America, Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, Nico (vessel), Elbe River, Baltic Sea, Kiel Canal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-pointe-du-hoc-aluminium-buoy-tender-takes-on-aids-to-navigation-maintenance-off-normandy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/cq9txmdx/Pointe-du-Hoc-Ouistreham-Riva-Bella-main1.jpg Pointe du Hoc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/9v4bv91k/Pointe-du-Hoc-APB.jpg Pointe du Hoc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/zs4hi4ne/Pointe-du-Hoc-Ouistreham-Riva-Bella-21.jpg Pointe du Hoc bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Pointe du Hoc – Aluminium buoy tender takes on aids-to-navigation maintenance off Normandy Europe, France, Pointe du Hoc, Armement des Phares et Balises, Chantier Naval Delavergne https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/vessel-review-ocean-crewzer-vi-new-fast-crewboat-for-oil-and-gas-support-duties-off-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/re59v4ap/Sister-vessel-Ocean-Crewzer-VII.jpg Ocean Crewzer VII, sister vessel of Ocean Crewzer VI https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/qj91754e/Ocean-Crewzer-VI-SHM-Group1.jpg Ocean Crewzer VI https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/bdb8jvs5/Ocean-Crewzer-VI-during-her-launch-SHM-Group1.jpg Ocean Crewzer VI during her launch bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Ocean Crewzer VI – New fast crewboat for oil and gas support duties off India Asia, India, SHM Shipcare, Ocean Crewzer VI, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Register of Shipping, Mumbai High https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/crewboats/singapores-aesen-takes-delivery-of-new-hybrid-crewboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/xowcuhr1/Aesen-116H1.jpg Aesen 116H bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T08:40:03.134Z Singapore's Aesen takes delivery of new hybrid crewboat Aesen, Singapore, Asia, Aesen 116H (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/argentine-government-includes-purchase-of-submarines-frigates-in-draft-2027-national-budget https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/b73hc7t8/Almirante-Brown-Argentine-Ministry-of-Defence1.jpg The Argentine Navy destroyer Almirante Brown. Although classed by the navy as a destroyer, she is a variant of the MEKO 360 class frigates built by Germany's Blohm + Voss. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T05:14:20.150Z Argentine Government includes purchase of submarines, frigates in draft 2027 national budget Latin America, Argentina, Argentine Navy, MEKO 360, ARA San Juan, ARA Santa Cruz, ARA Salta, TR 1700 class, Type 209, Almirante Brown class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/philippines-montenegro-shipping-bans-carriage-of-electric-vehicles-following-ferry-fire https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/hcrkleqd/Santa-Brigida-MARINA1.jpg Montenegro Shipping Lines' Ro-Pax ferry Santa Brigida bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T02:28:00.904Z Philippines' Montenegro Shipping bans carriage of electric vehicles following ferry fire Asia, Philippines, incidents, Montenegro Shipping Lines, June Aster (vessel), Maritime Industry Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/carpentaria-marine-services-new-catamaran-osv-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/u0rx6lyo/Carpentaria1.jpg Launch of Carpentaria Marine Services' offshore support catamaran Strait Shooter II bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T01:43:04.734Z Carpentaria Marine Services' new catamaran OSV hits the water Oceania, Australia, Carpentaria Marine Services, RDM Constructions, Strait Shooter II (vessel), Cape York, Gulf of Carpentaria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/italian-builder-unveils-67m-superyacht-fitted-with-hybrid-propulsion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/ulm4xuez/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-09-30-08-Photopea-Online-Photo-Editor.jpg Amor à Vida bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T01:31:29.800Z Italian builder unveils 67m superyacht fitted with hybrid propulsion Europe, Italy, CRN Yacht, Amor à Vida (vessel), Ferretti Group, Nuvolari Lenard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/us-coast-guard-assists-in-emergency-response-following-fire-on-alaska-tour-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/3324eryd/Klondike-Express-Nichols-Brothers-Boat-Builders1.jpg Klondike Express bairdmaritime en 2026-09-18T01:17:58.879Z US Coast Guard assists in emergency response following fire on Alaska tour boat incidents, North America, Alaska, United States, US Coast Guard, Klondike Express (vessel), Norwegian Jade https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/longships-newest-6250dwt-shortsea-cargo-vessel-floated-out https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/byd54qnb/Longship-Group1.jpg Launch of Longship's 6,250DWT shortsea cargo vessel Longpower bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T21:58:36.374Z Longship's newest 6,250DWT shortsea cargo vessel floated out Europe, Netherlands, Longship Group, GS Projects, Ship and Steelbuilding, Longpower (vessel), Lloyd's Register https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/europeche-welcomes-eu-parliaments-call-to-revise-common-fisheries-policy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Europeche.jpg European fishing boats bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T21:50:46.481Z Europeche welcomes EU Parliament's call to revise Common Fisheries Policy Europe, European Union, Europeche https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/contract-awarded-for-new-uk-submarine-torpedo-countermeasure-system https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-18/v4l09fok/HMS-Anson-UK-MOD-Andrew-Linnett1.jpg The Royal Navy Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:58:56.844Z Contract awarded for new UK submarine torpedo countermeasure system Europe, United Kingdom, TKMS Atlas UK, Babcock International Group, Royal Navy, UK Ministry of Defence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/hackers-infiltrate-systems-of-two-us-bound-ships-officials-say https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/6acmmq4b/vl-prosperity.jpeg VL Prosperity bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:54:33.996Z Hackers infiltrate systems of two US-bound ships, officials say North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Federal Bureau of Investigation, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/us-sanctions-iranian-crypto-exchange-for-processing-hormuz-ship-tolls https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:43:28.134Z US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange for processing Hormuz ship tolls North America, United States, Iran, MENA, Iran trade sanctions, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/finland-tests-response-to-baltic-undersea-cable-sabotage-in-live-drill https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-28/tc7ntzsd/GfvKtAEXEAAy3Zd.jpg Finnish Coast Guard vessel and Eagle S in the background bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:39:04.323Z Finland tests response to Baltic undersea cable sabotage in live drill Europe, Finland, Finnish Coast guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/globus-maritime-takes-delivery-of-newbuild-ultramax-bulk-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-11/6zfxsyk5/glbs-might.jpg GLBS Might, an Ultramax bulk carrier operated by Globus Maritime (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:36:30.735Z Globus Maritime takes delivery of newbuild Ultramax bulk carrier Europe, Greece, Globus Maritime, Ultramax, Asia, Japan, Nihon Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/iom-illegal-migrant-crossings-to-europe-drop-death-toll-rises https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-23/hyam7tlq/39547fa70ac8f99431b0776366e3e3cf_e1572408684703.jpg Libya Coast Guard rescues illegal migrants from Africa bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:32:23.930Z IOM: Illegal migrant crossings to Europe drop, death toll rises illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, International Organisation for Migration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/argentina-presents-bill-to-penalise-unauthorised-falklands-firms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-04/zwqs8pct/Screenshot-2026-09-04-190830.jpg Map of Falkland Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:27:08.846Z Argentina presents bill to penalise unauthorised Falklands firms Latin America, Argentina, Europe, United Kingdom, Falkland Islands, North America, United States, Navitas Petroleum, Sea Lion offshore field, Rockhopper Exploration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vlcc-orders-top-20b-in-biggest-buying-spree-in-25-years https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/pgmwn2g0/20250714151418172.jpg Overhead view of a VLCC bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:22:34.042Z VLCC orders top $20b in biggest buying spree in 25 years MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Brazil, Guyana, Argentina, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/nordic-american-tankers-reports-surging-spot-charter-rates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-27/7m1e3o8d/bd3ae3397a346906fa365a98f1c695e4.jpg A Nordic American Tankers ship bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:07:58.896Z Nordic American Tankers reports surging spot charter rates Nordic American Tankers, Europe, Norway, United States, North America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-gets-a-lift-from-stronger-capesize-rates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:05:05.909Z Baltic dry bulk index gets a lift from stronger Capesize rates North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/fishermen-blockade-southern-french-ports-piling-pressure-on-government https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-27/2e3wunuj/france-map.jpg Map of France bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T18:01:44.947Z Fishermen blockade southern French ports, piling pressure on government Europe, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-behind-closed-doors-china-urges-iran-to-tame-houthi-proxies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Indian-Navy-1.jpg The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Marlin Luanda catches fire after being hit by a Houthi drone in the Gulf of Aden, January 26, 2024. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T17:55:40.389Z FEATURE | Behind closed doors, China urges Iran to tame Houthi proxies Asia, China, MENA, Yemen, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/valeura-energy-strikes-new-oil-discovery-in-gulf-of-thailand https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-04/uv6rqgil/gulf-of-thailand.jpg Map showing Gulf of Thailand bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T17:49:18.246Z Valeura Energy strikes new oil discovery in Gulf of Thailand Valeura Energy, Asia, Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, North America, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/apollo-weighs-sale-of-flng-firm-energos-in-deal-that-could-top-3b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/2m7xydnj/8efc67ece6367f2713c7c815c065f43835d8b32e_a2158880_b4c0_4d99_a384_b4eec5a2abcb.jpg Energos Force bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T17:46:49.015Z Apollo weighs sale of FLNG firm Energos in deal that could top $3b North America, United States, Energos Infrastructure, Apollo Global Management, XRG, MENA, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, New Fortress Energy, Energos Infrastrucutre https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/landmark-south-africa-offshore-wind-project-in-limbo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T17:41:10.214Z Landmark South Africa offshore wind project in limbo Africa, South Africa, World Bank, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-inside-the-houthi-rise-how-a-ragged-militia-seized-control-of-bab-el-mandeb https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08/f0b5a722-b7fc-4e7d-a159-05f2a90bc002/6_2023-12-16_21-51-31.jpg Screenshot of a video provided by the Houthi rebels' Ansarullah Media Centre showing the heliborne assault and boarding of the vehicle carrier Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea off Yemen, November 19, 2023. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-13/sn5qhb1j/aspides-sept-24-6.jpg The Greek-operated tanker Sounion ablaze after being targeted by repeated attacks by Houthi forces, September 14, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T17:36:09.650Z FEATURE | Inside the Houthi rise: how a ragged militia seized control of Bab el-Mandeb terrorism, MENA, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, Terror https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-signs-charter-deal-with-aquavita-for-kamsarmax-bulker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/s574g0ta/astarte.jpg Astarte bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:34:10.923Z Diana Shipping signs charter deal with Aquavita for Kamsarmax bulker Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-rising-slot-fees-signal-growing-pressure-on-panama-canal-route https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-29/y3nho3rb/main-banner.jpg Panama Canal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/1kmmbnha/Photo_Panama_Canal_Authority1.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:28:40.131Z OPINION | Rising slot fees signal growing pressure on Panama Canal route Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority, Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el Mandeb Strait, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/winter-lng-price-surge-looms-as-europe-runs-low-and-hormuz-stays-shut https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/wsdzbzp6/lng-tanker.jpg LNG carrier at Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:24:27.772Z Winter LNG price surge looms as Europe runs low and Hormuz stays shut Europe, Asia, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Qatar, North America, United States, Cheniere Energy Partners, Securing Energy for Europe, Germany, Norway, Equinor, Shell, United Kingdom, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-commodity-traffic-drops-well-below-average https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:19:35.460Z Strait of Hormuz commodity traffic drops well below average MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/surging-tanker-freight-rates-help-frontline-post-higher-h1-2026-profit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-05/hjmoksnx/front-vosso.jpg Front Vosso, a Frontline VLCC (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:17:32.003Z Surging tanker freight rates help Frontline post higher H1 2026 profit financial results, business news, Europe, Norway, Frontline https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/indonesian-rescuers-to-right-capsized-ferry-in-search-for-129-missing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-13/lm5o6rsr/Virgo-Transport-8.jpg Virgo Transport 8 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:14:35.612Z Indonesian rescuers to right capsized ferry in search for 129 missing Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Virgo Transport 8 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/opinion-asia-balks-at-soaring-spot-lng-prices-handing-a-lifeline-to-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-27/knfv6doy/lngcargo.jpg Loading LNG onboard a tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:08:16.868Z OPINION | Asia balks at soaring spot LNG prices, handing a lifeline to Europe Asia, Europe, China, European Union, MENA, Qatar, India, Russia, Ukraine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-quietly-meets-houthis-in-oman-after-rapid-red-sea-advance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-04/zh2edq9d/Houthi-Asef-missile1(1).jpg Close-up of Asef missiles used by Yemen's Houthi rebels in attacks on shipping in the Red Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T10:04:29.519Z US quietly meets Houthis in Oman after rapid Red Sea advance MENA, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Oman, Red Sea, North America, United States, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/india-claims-navy-ship-hit-by-pakistani-vessel-in-collision-off-oman https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/wt3sd0e3/Pakistan-Navy1.jpg PNS Hunain, a Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel of the Pakistan Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T09:35:27.474Z India claims navy ship hit by Pakistani vessel in collision off Oman Asia, Oman, India, Pakistan, Indian Navy, Pakistan Navy, PNS Hunain, Yarmook class, Offshore Patrol Vessel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/mitsui-ocean-cruises-christens-ex-seabourn-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/p0gyqtaz/Mitsui-Ocean-Sakura-Mitsui-Ocean-Cruises1.jpg Mitsui Ocean Sakura bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T09:08:57.662Z Mitsui Ocean Cruises christens ex-Seabourn ship Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, Mitsui Ocean Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, North America, United States, Seabourn Sojourn, Mitsui Ocean Sakura (vessel), Seabourn Odyssey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/vessel-review-callaway-parker-new-inland-pusher-tug-to-support-parker-towings-liquid-cargo-transport-activities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/epc4wfzu/Callaway-Parker-Verret-Shipyard1.jpg Callaway Parker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/6azyc6kd/Engine-room-Callaway-Parker-Verret-Shipyard1.jpg One of Callaway Parker's two Caterpillar C32A main engines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/050xk42v/Wheelhouse-Callaway-Parker-Verret-Shipyard1.jpg Wheelhouse bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Callaway Parker – New inland pusher tug to support Parker Towing's liquid cargo transport activities North America, United States, Callaway Parker, Parker Towing Company, Black Warrior River, Alabama, Verret Shipyard, Louisiana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/vessel-review-oceanus-1-taiwans-co-asia-marine-technology-acquires-cable-layer-with-8000-tonne-capacity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-18/yjuli2rj/Untitled2.jpg Oceanus 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/o1vbtnin/Oceanus-1-Pacific-Shipbuilding1.jpg Oceanus 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/icla5xy1/Oceanus-1-MarineTraffic-com-Wong-Wei-Po.jpg Oceanus 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Oceanus 1 – Taiwan's Co-Asia Marine Technology acquires cable layer with 8,000-tonne capacity Asia, Co Asia Marine Technology, Oceanus 1, Vietnam, Pacific Shipbuilding, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, CR Classification Society, American Bureau of shipping (ABS) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/tug-news-roundup-september-17-deliveries-to-brazil-and-us-plus-ongoing-construction-in-india-and-chile https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/xbyuaxuf/Untitled-May-13-2026-at-09.00.32.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-16/3q4kyxsd/Render-Tugboat-ASENAV-NB-2021.jpg A Robert Allan Ltd-designed 32-metre escort tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-14/ep2lbw8q/SN-Caraíva.jpg SN Caraíva https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-08/oj91cbfn/AMC-Tug-Press-Release-imageFinal-image-courtesy-of-Glosten.jpg Rendering of a 120-foot tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-03/wos0uphp/17883475374711.jpg Cutting of the first steel for Svitzer's new 26-metre electric tugs at India's Cochin Shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/umy5v0n4/Master-Boat-Builders.jpg Titan bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T08:48:38.789Z Tug News Roundup | September 17 – Deliveries to Brazil and US plus ongoing construction in India and Chile Latin America, Asenav, Chile, North America, Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, Sulnorte Serviços Maritimos, SN Caraíva, Brazil, Estaleiro Rio Maguari, United States, Washington State, New Pacific Industrial, Glosten, American Marine Corporation, Svitzer, Europe, Denmark, India, Asia, Cochin Shipyard, Maritime Partners, Titan, Master Boat Builders https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ferry-runs-aground-in-occidental-mindoro-philippines-all-on-board-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/pg2nmakw/81383723228295944407548314621857335201359411n1.jpg Philippine Coast Guard personnel use a liferaft to evacuate some of the passengers from the grounded ferry Roromaster 5 off Occidental Mindoro province, September 17, 2026. The ferry ran aground 30 metres from shore while nearing Occidental Mindoro's Port of Abra de Ilog. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T06:12:41.093Z Ferry runs aground off Occidental Mindoro, Philippines; all 114 passengers rescued incidents, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Occidental Mindoro, Roromaster 5 (vessel), Orange Navigation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/vietnamese-tour-company-employee-charged-for-assigning-skipper-involved-in-fatal-capsizing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/53f2urob/Pixabay-U89885r2vy0.jpg Map of southern Vietnam bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T05:49:29.577Z Vietnamese tour company employee charged for assigning skipper involved in fatal capsizing incidents, Asia, Vietnam, India, AG 26751 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/validation-firing-completed-for-future-italian-navy-anti-ship-missile https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/9u5s6t69/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-09-38-54-MBDA-signed-production-contract-for-TESEO-MK2E-anti-ship-missile-for-the-Italian-Navy-MBDA.jpg Test firing of a TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T02:09:46.243Z Validation firing completed for future Italian Navy anti-ship missile Europe, Italy, Italian Navy, FREMM, FREMM EVO, Thaon di Revel class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/new-north-sea-patrol-vessel-delivered-to-netherlands-coastguard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/g460lpfi/paorrol20vessel20dutch20coast20guard-1002x667.jpg Enforcer bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T02:00:42.077Z New North Sea patrol vessel delivered to Netherlands Coastguard Europe, Netherlands, Netherlands Coastguard, Multraship Towage and Salvage, Enforcer (vessel), North Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-marine-projects/queensland-government-seeks-public-feedback-on-river-heads-boating-facilities-upgrade-design https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/zvkiccne/Screenshot17-9-202694023www.yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au.jpg River Heads boat ramp bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T01:42:44.152Z Queensland Government seeks public feedback on River Heads boating facilities upgrade design Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/passengers-evacuated-following-chemical-leak-on-ferry-in-rostock-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-17/dsjwaf54/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-MarineTraffic-com-Kevin-Gothe.jpg Mecklenburg-Vorpommern bairdmaritime en 2026-09-17T01:36:26.986Z Passengers evacuated following chemical leak on ferry in Rostock, Germany incidents, Germany, Europe, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Stena Line, Sweden, Port of Rostock https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/containers-fall-from-berthed-ship-at-port-of-los-angeles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-16/xbzgeawq/US-Coast-Guard-Petty-Officer-1st-Class-Tyler-Robertson1.jpg A Los Angeles Fire Department 40-foot small boat approaches a US Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach 45-foot response boat-medium crew in Los Angeles Harbor, September 14, 2026. The US Coast Guard, Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Port Police responded to a report of three containers entering the water in Los Angeles Harbor during a container offload. bairdmaritime en 2026-09-16T22:11:56.423Z US Coast Guard, partners respond to fallen shipping containers at Port of Los Angeles North America, incidents, United States, California, US Coast Guard, Port of Los Angeles, Singapore, APL Dublin (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-navy-awards-production-delivery-order-for-blackbeard-hypersonic-missiles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/42y77n3e/Castelion.jpg Test-firing of a ground-launched variant of Castelion's Blackbeard hypersonic missile bairdmaritime en 2026-09-16T21:57:49.515Z US Navy awards production delivery order for Blackbeard hypersonic missiles North America, United States, US Navy, Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/danish-pelagic-producers-organisation-joins-eu-fishing-association-europeche https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/e9fe2df3-601e-4888-9a32-06ed5af5cc87/449641474_814833457494050_5733314221282765397_n.jpg A Danish fishing vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-09-16T21:44:08.396Z Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation joins EU fishing association Europeche Europe, European Union, Denmark, Danish Pelagic Producer Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/italian-builder-delivers-70m-superyacht-to-new-owner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-09-16/o4kqd2yx/large1.jpg Cerulean bairdmaritime en 2026-09-16T21:38:06.505Z Italian builder delivers 70m superyacht to new owner Europe, Italy, CRN Yacht, Cerulean (vessel), Netherlands, Vripack Naval Architects