https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/sweden-frees-russian-tanker-suspected-of-causing-coastal-oil-spill https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/57bgpkon/flora-1.jpg The Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Flora 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T19:03:47.390Z Sweden frees Russian tanker suspected of causing coastal oil spill Europe, Sweden, Swedish Coast Guard, Russia, Baltic Sea, Port of Primorsk, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/friendly-passage-omani-french-and-japanese-ships-successfully-transit-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T18:56:11.575Z Friendly passage: Omani, French and Japanese ships successfully transit Hormuz Strait of Hormuz, MENA, Iran, Oman, Europe, France, CMA CGM, Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, North America, United States, Israel, Latin America, Panama, India, China, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/subsea-7-wins-offshore-installation-contract-in-equatorial-guinea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-27/dga4i00s/rMNJfiM-1.png Map of Equatorial Guinea offshore oil and gas fields bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T18:49:55.966Z Subsea 7 wins offshore installation contract in Equatorial Guinea Europe, United Kingdom, Subsea 7, Africa, Equatorial Guinea, FPSO Aseng, Noble Energy, North America, United States, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/labor-strike-disrupts-seplat-energy-operations-in-nigeria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/hrq0307b/bonny-river-terminal-nigeria-seplat.jpg Bonny River Terminal, Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T18:37:12.486Z Labor strike disrupts Seplat Energy operations in Nigeria Africa, Nigeria, Seplat Energy, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/with-a-little-more-time-trump-says-us-can-easily-open-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T18:31:08.486Z With a little more time, Trump says US can easily open Strait of Hormuz North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Israel, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/odfjell-reports-2025-profit-decline-amid-softening-chemical-tanker-markets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-07/ruzobqf4/20200504-bowprosper-longlens-0006-16-9.jpg An Odfjell tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:58:44.666Z Odfjell reports 2025 profit decline amid softening chemical tanker markets Europe, Norway, Odfjell, Odfjell Chemical Tankers, Asia, Japan, Nissen Kaiun, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/south-korea-and-france-agree-to-boost-defence-cooperation-as-global-conflicts-persist https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/qqhv9f4o/Photo_HD_HHI_1.jpg A Dosan Ahn Changho-class (KSS-III) submarine of the Republic of Korea Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:49:18.575Z South Korea and France agree to boost defence cooperation as global conflicts persist Asia, South Korea, Europe, France, Republic of Korea Navy, French Navy, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, French Nav https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-nato-faces-existential-test-as-trump-fumes-over-lack-of-iran-help https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-07/chc80dph/2180205-GBRN-SNMG2-022.jpg Allied Maritime Command - NATO ships exercise with allies in the Black Sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/c0xh0pw8/260228-D-D0477-1002.avif US Central Command (Centcom) commenced Operation Epic Fury, February 28 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:42:17.665Z FEATURE | NATO faces existential test as Trump fumes over lack of Iran help North America, United States, NATO, Greenland, Europe, Russia, Denmark https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-army-chief-of-staff-out-following-dismissal-by-hegseth https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-30/axfre29t/washington-dc-pentagon-twitter.jpg The Pentagon bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:29:30.377Z US Army chief of staff out following dismissal by Hegseth North America, United States, US Army, US Department of Defense, The Pentagon https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/japans-nankai-ferry-plans-to-halt-operations-by-2028 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/7orezz8m/top-right.jpg Ferry Katsuragi bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:25:04.369Z Japan's Nankai Ferry plans to halt operations by 2028 Asia, Japan, Nankai Ferry, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/golden-pass-lng-gears-up-for-first-export-as-gas-flows-hit-records https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/b5jpiw83/Photo_Golden_Pass_LNG1.jpg Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:09:57.914Z Golden Pass LNG gears up for first export as gas flows hit records North America, United States, Golden Pass LNG Texas, ExxonMobil, Europe, Greece, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/houthi-red-sea-attack-survivor-from-russia-begins-journey-home https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-10/e4nu88qn/Eternity-C.jpg Greek bulker Eternity C sunk by Houthi terrorists bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:06:52.220Z Houthi Red Sea attack survivor from Russia begins journey home Houthi rebels, MENA, Yemen, Europe, Russia, Greece, Eternity C, terrorism, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/oil-majors-weigh-bids-for-us-deepwater-field-stake https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/2pwvu0k7/ShenandoahBeacon.jpg Shenandoah production unit bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T11:03:30.853Z Oil majors weigh bids for US deepwater field stake Europe, TotalEnergies, Shell, France, United Kingdom, North America, United States, BP, Gulf of Mexico, Repsol, Spain, Chevron, Shenandoah, Beacon Offshore Energy, Navitas Petroleum, Israel, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/great-lakes-shipyards-team-up-to-bid-for-us-coast-guard-icebreaker-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-27/4t943ewd/hsc-L-2.jpg Rendering of a homeland security cutter-light icebreaker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:57:45.980Z Great Lakes shipyards team up to bid for US Coast Guard icebreaker contract North America, United States, Fincantieri Marine Group, Fraser Shipyards, Donjon Marine, United States Coast Guard, US Coast Guard, homeland security cutter light, Great Lakes https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/no-deal-ferretti-rejects-unreasonable-new-kkcg-maritime-offer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-10/dgp9hmua/45533462023superyachtyardancona-1900x1069.jpg Ferretti Group's Ancona Yard bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:47:05.271Z No deal: Ferretti rejects "unreasonable" new KKCG Maritime offer Europe, Ferretti Group, Italy, Czech Republic, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/israel-to-restart-leviathan-gas-field-following-war-shutdown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Leviathan-gas-field-offshore-Israel-Photo-NewMed-Energy.jpg Leviathan offshore gas field in Israel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:36:25.055Z Israel to restart Leviathan gas field following war shutdown MENA, Israel, Leviathan gas field, North America, Chevron, Egypt, Middle East Conflicts, United States, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/zelenskiy-offers-ukrainian-expertise-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:33:25.299Z Zelenskiy offers Ukrainian expertise to secure Strait of Hormuz Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/gulf-lng-tugs-of-port-arthur-takes-delivery-of-new-harbor-tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/00l1toz3/jill-rapport-2800.jpg Jill bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:33:11.158Z Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur takes delivery of new harbor tug North America, United States, Canada, Master Boat Builders, Robert Allan Ltd, Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/warships-submarines-among-trumps-15t-defense-wishlist https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-24/006r19gb/wmremove-transformed-6.jpeg Trump-class warship rendering bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:15:14.382Z Warships, submarines among Trump’s $1.5t defense wishlist North America, United States, United States Navy, Virginia class, General Dynamics, Asia, China, MENA, Israel, Iran, Europe, Ukraine, Middle East Conflicts, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/eu-foreign-policy-chief-calls-for-expansion-of-aspides-naval-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/vdvna7vv/fregatte.jpg The German Navy frigate Hessen escorts a cargo ship through the Red Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:08:32.640Z EU foreign policy chief calls for expansion of Aspides naval mission Europe, European Union, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, United Kingdom, North America, United States, Israel, Operation ASPIDES, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/opinion-ukraine-and-iran-conflicts-supercharge-marine-drone-growth https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/lbxzcend/Kraken-USVs.jpg Kraken USVs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-27/s1cut1bx/garc5152024.jpg US Navy's global autonomous reconnaissance craft (GARC) https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-12/at3bywg9/Photo_Press_Service_of_the_Ukrainian_Security_Service1.jpg A lineup of Ukrainian Sea Baby unmanned surface vehicles bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T10:04:18.867Z OPINION | Ukraine and Iran conflicts supercharge marine drone growth Europe, Ukraine, MENA, Iran, Russia Ukraine War, Russia, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Kraken Robotics, BlackSea Technologies, NATO, United Kingdom, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Italy, Leonardo, Helsing, Germany, Palantir, Anduril Industries, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-luna-pathfinder-lucent-pathfinder-nyk-dual-fuel-lpg-carriers-to-support-global-trade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/nzqeh60q/Lucent-Pathfinder-NYK1.jpg Lucent Pathfinder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/bgy37nnp/Luna-Pathfinder-MarineTraffic-com-Hayao-Murakami.jpg Luna Pathfinder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/zumxin9k/Lucent-Pathfinder-MarineTraffic-com-Kohe-Yoshida.jpg Lucent Pathfinder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/99apnwil/Luna-Pathfinder-MarineTraffic-com-Hayao-Murakami-2.jpg Luna Pathfinder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/8b2jvaic/08061.jpg Luna Pathfinder bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T07:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Luna Pathfinder & Lucent Pathfinder – NYK dual-fuel LPG carriers to support global trade Asia, Japan, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Luna Pathfinder, Lucent Pathfinder, Panama, ClassNK https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/vessel-review-zhuhai-ocean-001-chinese-operator-places-emergency-response-mothership-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/j4g244kk/Zhuhai-Ocean-001-main1.jpg Zhuhai Ocean 001 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/p71yvv1a/Zhuhai-Ocean-001-31.jpg Zhuhai Ocean 001 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/5kfb1oq0/Wheelhouse-Zhuhai-Ocean-0011.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/oel6cuwi/Mess-Zhuhai-Ocean-0011.jpg Mess https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/ul5dwct6/Zhuhai-Ocean-001-21.jpg Zhuhai Ocean 001 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Zhuhai Ocean 001 – Chinese operator places emergency response mothership into service Asia, China, Zhuhai Ocean 001 (vessel), Jianglong Shipbuilding, Zhuhai Municipal Ocean Development Bureau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/allision-causes-containers-to-fall-overboard-at-taiwans-kaohsiung-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/fcow9ts5/Kaohsiung-Port-Authority1.jpg Two of the containers that had fallen overboard from Haian Opus bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T07:09:03.029Z Allision causes containers to fall overboard at Taiwan's Kaohsiung Port incidents, Asia, Taiwan, Port of Kaohsiung, United Kingdom, Panama, Kaohsiung Port Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/salvage/russian-designers-unveil-debris-recovery-vessel-concept https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/o05l2czg/IMG20260401095556-e1775026642616.jpg Rendering of the debris recovery vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T05:46:38.153Z Russian designers unveil debris recovery vessel concept Europe, Russia, United Shipbuilding Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/car-carrier-rescues-distressed-boaters-in-bay-of-biscay https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/5mlfrwh4/UECC1.jpg One of the rescued boaters being hoisted aboard a French helicopter from the deck of UECC's car carrier Autosun bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T04:52:57.126Z Car carrier rescues distressed boaters in Bay of Biscay Europe, Norway, France, United European Car Carriers, Autosun (vessel), Spain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/ukraine-prepares-to-sell-yacht-linked-to-former-politician-accused-of-treason https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/bcdngt34/Royal-Romance-ARMA.jpg Royal Romance bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T04:36:48.007Z Ukraine prepares to sell yacht linked to former politician accused of treason Europe, Ukraine, sanctions, Asset Recovery and Management Agency (Ukraine), Royal Romance (vessel), Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/construction-begins-on-new-electric-ferries-for-moscow-department-of-transport https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/hmea1f06/Moscow-Deptrans.jpg Construction of Moscow Deptrans' new electric ferries bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T04:17:48.039Z Construction begins on new electric ferries for Moscow Department of Transport Europe, Moscow, Moscow Shipbuilding Yard, Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, Moskva River, Emperium https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/potting/new-russian-crab-boat-enters-final-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-07/v1jxaw1j/Krasnoye-Sormovo1.jpg The Project KSP01 crab boat Kildin bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T03:09:12.556Z New Russian crab boat enters final sea trials Russia, Europe, Project KSP01, Kildin, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Krasnoye Sormovo, North Western Fishing Consortium, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Marine Engineering Bureau, Barents Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/bakkafrost-2025-annual-report-highlights-strong-profits-record-biological-performance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-04/eyhvg072/49961342012233976964634586061774241434808330n1.jpg Salmon farm bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T03:03:33.306Z Bakkafrost 2025 annual report highlights strong profits, record biological performance Bakkafrost, business news, financial results, Europe, Faroe Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/report-unauthorised-hot-works-inadequate-risk-assessments-blamed-for-fatal-fire-incident-at-chinese-shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-03/jnmjgip0/20260202103342328.jpg A China Merchants Jinling Shipyard facility bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T02:54:47.875Z Report: unauthorised hot works, inadequate risk assessments blamed for fatal fire incident at Chinese shipyard Asia, China, incidents, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/order-placed-for-fifth-fdi-frigate-for-french-navy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-14/o9ck9rmu/French-Navy.jpg The French Navy FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc'h underway bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T02:26:01.989Z Order placed for fifth FDI frigate for French Navy Europe, Naval Group, FDI, French Navy, Amiral Cabanier, Amiral Ronarc'h https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/worker-killed-in-accident-at-japanese-shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/rc57irq2/imabari-shipbuilding.0f4b511.jpg Imabari Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-04-03T02:13:17.644Z Worker killed in accident at Japanese shipyard Asia, incidents, Japan, Imabari Shipbuilding, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/seanergy-maritime-posts-2025-profit-decrease-as-charter-rates-moderate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-30/l7k8b9n2/614c280a75f43.jpg Seanergy Maritime bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T19:48:56.200Z Seanergy Maritime posts 2025 profit decrease as charter rates moderate Europe, Greece, Seanergy Maritime Holdings, Seanergy Maritime, business news, financial results, Asia, China, Hengli Shipbuilding Dalian https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/detentions-of-panama-flagged-ships-in-china-concerning-rubio-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-22/p7q75xsv/panama-canal-40557901280.jpg Ships near the Panama Canal (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T19:31:27.338Z Detentions of Panama-flagged ships in China concerning, Rubio says Asia, China, Latin America, Panama, North America, United States, US Federal Maritime Commission, CK Hutchison Group, Panama Ports Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/italy-taps-into-us-gas-as-golden-pass-lng-deliveries-set-for-june https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/b5jpiw83/Photo_Golden_Pass_LNG1.jpg Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T19:22:56.361Z Italy taps into US gas as Golden Pass LNG deliveries set for June Europe, Italy, North America, United States, Golden Pass LNG Texas, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil, Edison, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/bahrain-hopes-for-friday-vote-on-amended-hormuz-resolution https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-09/9in1l84p/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map of the Middle East bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T19:17:15.837Z Bahrain hopes for Friday vote on amended Hormuz resolution MENA, Bahrain, Middle East Conflicts, United Nations Security Council, North America, United States, Europe, Russia, Asia, China, Iran, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cmb-tech-reports-full-year-profit-of-139m-in-2025 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-28/h9uspkbb/swbocinar-jpg.jpg A concept render of a Bocimar vessel, owned by CMB Tech bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T19:10:09.172Z CMB Tech reports full year profit of $139m in 2025 CMB Tech, Europe, Belgium, Golden Ocean, financial results, business news, Asia, Japan, Mitsui OSK Lines, China, International Seaways, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opec-may-weigh-further-oil-supply-increase-during-upcoming-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/fq8h4rkm/rt.webp Total's SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T18:58:31.300Z OPEC+ may weigh further oil supply increase during upcoming talks OPEC Plus, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Strait of Hormuz, Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Oman, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Red Sea, Port of Fujairah https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/drone-strikes-disable-almost-half-of-storage-at-russian-oil-export-hub https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ornqi2q5/primorsk-port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-27/jq9oyb6i/Screenshot-2026-03-25-at-112928-AM.jpg Fire at an oil terminal in the Port of Ust-Luga after a Ukrainian drone attack bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T18:51:44.124Z Drone strikes disable almost half of storage at Russian oil export hub Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Ust Luga, Transneft, Ust Luga https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/india-receives-fuel-supply-request-from-maldives https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-23/x5cm4en1/Screenshot-2026-03-23-at-16-37-18-B4FD4C0726B0EE3A852573E90056F492-ochaREFmdv060831.pdf1.jpg Map of the Maldives focusing on Male bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T18:44:58.520Z India receives fuel supply request from Maldives Asia, India, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Oman, MENA, Mauritius, Seychelles, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/norway-presents-amendments-to-seafarer-subsidy-scheme https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-10/g0h4eulu/holidays-12830141920.jpg Norway map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T18:40:27.720Z Norway presents amendments to seafarer subsidy scheme Europe, Norway, European Union, subsidies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/france-launches-long-delayed-renewable-tenders-as-it-grapples-with-high-debt https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-25/deqwzmlw/Photo_Vestas_1.jpg Offshore wind turbines bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T18:27:12.427Z France launches long-delayed renewable energy tenders as it grapples with high debt subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Europe, France, Asia, China, Nexans, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, GE Vernova https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/disabled-russian-lng-tanker-breaks-free-from-tow-off-libya https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/6tao9aco/Y9eOdSlt.png Arctic Metagaz on fire in the Mediterranean bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T18:19:33.132Z Disabled Russian LNG tanker breaks free from tow off Libya Europe, Russia, MENA, Libya, Mediterranean Sea, Arctic Metagaz, Port of Murmansk, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Italy, France, Spain, European Union https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-oil-output-to-fall-as-drone-strikes-impact-export-capacity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T18:14:46.477Z Russian oil output to fall as drone strikes impact export capacity Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Ust Luga, Port of Primorsk, Transneft, OPEC Plus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/brazil-seeks-bids-for-dredging-of-waterway-connecting-uruguay https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/cnv86xpc/lagoon-mirim.jpg Map of Mirim Lagoon, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T14:29:35.607Z Brazil seeks bids for dredging of waterway connecting Uruguay Latin America, Brazil, Uruguay https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-to-boost-pratas-islands-defences-as-chinese-presence-looms https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/8sokoxna/202104039c6583683564465fb5bf991962cee610.jpg Pratas/Dongsha Island bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T11:34:25.928Z Taiwan to boost Pratas islands defences as Chinese presence looms Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Navy, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Hong Kong, South China Sea territory disputes, South China Sea, Pratas Reef https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-edge-up-as-iran-war-ceasefire-hopes-slip-away https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/l4vpdhgm/1583910467607.jpg South Hook LNG terminal, United Kingdom bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T11:27:33.092Z European gas prices edge up as Iran war ceasefire hopes slip away Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/trumps-pledge-to-continue-iran-attacks-drives-up-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-03/xre0iaor/260301-D-D0477-1174.avif Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 1, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T11:23:23.308Z Trump’s pledge to continue Iran attacks drives up oil prices North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, Israel, Qatar, QatarEnergy, International Energy Agency, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/global-fishmeal-and-fish-oil-production-declines-in-the-first-month-of-2026-as-chinese-demand-rises https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-29/px7814uf/Fishmeal-in-hand.jpg Fishmeal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T11:18:42.562Z Global fishmeal and fish oil production declines in the first month of 2026 as Chinese demand rises IFFO, North America, United States, Europe, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Spain, Latin America, Chile, Africa, Ivory Coast, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/uk-to-host-talks-on-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-as-energy-prices-soar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/q9ri9ewx/9d8de7ef67b13c9c52fcfb74767a1564.jpg Royal Navy warship HMS Daring bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T11:09:00.908Z UK to host talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz as energy prices soar Europe, United Kingdom, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-opens-safe-corridor-for-philippine-vessels-and-energy-supplies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T11:00:28.907Z Iran opens safe corridor for Philippine vessels and energy supplies Asia, Philippines, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/new-mooring-unit-delivered-for-cpc-kazmunaygaz-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:57:46.607Z New mooring unit delivered for CPC, Kazmunaygaz says Europe, Kazakhstan, KazMunayGas, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Black Sea, Russia, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/new-oil-spill-response-vessel-commissioned-in-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/dyr6s977/20260311TaufeLÜTTMATTEN.jpg Lütt Matten bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:54:16.531Z New oil spill response vessel commissioned in Germany Europe, Germany, Central Command for Maritime Emergencies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/india-reports-62-per-cent-rise-in-annual-defense-exports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/4rq6o1l5/210311_9_Indian_Navy.jpg INS Karanj, India's third Kalvari-class submarine, during its commissioning ceremony on March 10, 2021 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:36:05.525Z India reports 62 per cent rise in annual defense exports Asia, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/fbi-agents-arrive-in-cuba-to-investigate-fatal-speedboat-shooting https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-08/yadrf2pt/cuba-02.jpg Map of Cuba bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:31:03.286Z FBI agents arrive in Cuba to investigate fatal speedboat shooting Latin America, Cuba, North America, United States, Federal Bureau of Investigation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/nato-head-to-visit-washington-following-trump-withdrawal-threats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-20/0wmm097n/230430-snmg1-dynamicmongoose-dzioba-0771.jpg The German Navy frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (right) in formation with the Danish and Faroese patrol vessels HDMS Hvidbjørnen and HDMS Brimil during a NATO exercise bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:26:34.026Z NATO head to visit Washington following Trump withdrawal threats NATO, North America, United States, Europe, France, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navys-newest-arleigh-burke-class-warship-launched https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/uea3m436/DDG-131-LaunchLead-e1775076834693-1536x865.jpg The USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) floated into the water bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:23:22.394Z US Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class warship launched North America, United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding, USS George M Neal, Arleigh Burke class, United States Navy, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/bahrains-hormuz-resolution-hits-a-wall-at-the-un https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Middle East map bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:11:59.209Z Bahrain's Hormuz resolution hits a wall at the UN MENA, Bahrain, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, Israel, North America, United States, Europe, Russia, France, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/19-confirmed-dead-in-illegal-migrant-boat-sinking-off-italy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-19/t0nebiui/europe-34835391920-2.jpg Adriatic Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:05:10.609Z 19 confirmed dead in illegal migrant boat sinking off Italy Europe, Italy, illegal migration, International Organisation for Migration, MENA, Libya, Turkey, Mediterranean Sea, Africa, Niger, Nigeria, South Sudan, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Italian Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/france-pushes-china-for-direct-action-in-the-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T10:00:06.057Z France pushes China for direct action in the Strait of Hormuz Asia, China, Europe, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/awards-2025-best-electric-tug-trapananda-robert-allan-ltd https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-21/s6hrc4q7/MarineTraffic-com-Belen-Gallardo.jpg Best Electric Tug – Trapananda bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T07:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Electric Tug – Trapananda – Robert Allan Ltd Latin America, North America, Canada, Chile, Robert Allan Ltd, Trapananda https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-ever-safe-no-1-explosives-carrying-boat-to-support-construction-projects-in-hong-kong https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/r4olse4t/202601290908217251.jpg Ever Safe No 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/kclm9a8q/20260317151752555.jpg Ever Safe No 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T07:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Ever Safe No 1 – Explosives-carrying boat to support construction projects in Hong Kong Asia, Hong Kong, Ever Safe No 1, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, China Shipbuilding Group, CSSC Guijiang Shipbuilding, Hong Kong Marine Department, 605 Research Institute https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-havstraum-utkilens-lng-fuelled-chemical-tanker-to-serve-shortsea-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/6on9ehts/Havstraum-MarineTraffic-com-Ingo-Seidlitz.jpg Havstraum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/17qu1jmj/Havstraum-Utkilen1.jpg Havstraum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ql4bto2s/Havstraum-MarineTraffic-com-Vitaly-Lebedev.jpg Havstraum bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T07:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Havstraum – Utkilen's LNG-fuelled chemical tanker to serve shortsea routes Europe, Norway, Utkilen Group, LNG, MENA, Turkey, Icdas Shipyard, Havstraum (vessel), Bureau Veritas, Norwegian International Ship Register https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/foolhardy-activists-deliberately-ram-and-damage-krill-fishing-vessel-off-antarctica https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ohnpcas8/AQCANTARCTICSEA1600X12001.jpg Krill harvesting vessel Antarctic Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T07:40:20.334Z Foolhardy activists deliberately ram and damage krill fishing vessel off Antarctica polar, Europe, Antarctica, Norway, Aker Qrill Company, environmental activism, Paul Watson Foundation, Sea Shepherd, Antarctic Sea (vessel), Bandero (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/mark-offshore-inks-research-vessel-agreement-with-robotics-firm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/t11jzmxp/Research-Vessel-Mintis-SSV-Mark-Offshore-1.jpg Mintis bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T07:16:37.869Z Mark Offshore inks research vessel agreement with robotics firm Mark Offshore, Mintis https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/indian-navys-newest-offshore-patrol-vessel-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/exkmhdjz/INS-Shachi-Indian-Ministry-of-Defence1.jpg The Indian Navy offshore patrol vessel INS Shachi at her launching ceremony, March 31, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T05:16:52.613Z Indian Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel hits the water Asia, India, Indian Navy, Shachi class, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Goa Shipyard, INS Shachi (vessel), Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/norwegian-cruise-line-formally-names-newest-3500-guest-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/x7geeuw1/NorwegianLuna-451.jpg Norwegian Luna bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T04:59:09.155Z Norwegian Cruise Line formally names newest 3,500-guest ship Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, Lloyd's Register, Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Aqua, North America, United States, Norwegian Cruise Line https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-takes-delivery-of-fifth-adamya-class-patrol-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/qtpgppk9/Indian-Coast-Guard1.jpg Delivery ceremony of ICGS Achal, the Indian Coast Guard's fifth Adamya-class fast patrol vessel, March 31, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T04:55:24.830Z Indian Coast Guard takes delivery of fifth Adamya-class patrol vessel Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, Goa Shipyard, Adamya class, ICGS Achal, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Indian Register of Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-discussions-on-alternative-fuels-hybridisation-highlighted-during-asia-pacific-maritime-2026-conference https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/tavp1cs6/Picture21.jpg Carmelita Hartoto, Chairwoman of the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association, visits the Japan Pavilion at Asia Pacific Maritime 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T04:15:43.890Z GEAR | Discussions on alternative fuels, hybridisation highlighted during Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 conference Singapore, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/new-28000-barrel-bunkering-barge-delivered-to-colonial-towing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/m9udkygy/CTOW-Image2.jpg Rendering of CTOW 330 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T03:37:11.936Z New 28,000-barrel bunkering barge delivered to Colonial Towing North America, United States, Colonial Towing, C&C Marine and Repair, CTOW 330 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/vikings-newest-nile-river-ships-floated-out https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/rj4m9qd6/The-Viking-Ptah1.jpg Launch of Viking Ptah bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T03:21:38.823Z Viking's newest Nile River ships floated out MENA, Egypt, Nile River, Viking Cruises, Viking Ptah (vessel), Viking Sekhmet (vessel), North America, United States, Viking Aton, Viking Osiris, Viking Sobek, Viking Amun, Viking Hathor https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/full-rate-production-begins-for-new-canadian-coast-guard-heavy-icebreakers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-08/rjjj0alp/Polar-Max-havainnekuva-Group-Davie-1536x10591.jpg Rendering of the new heavy polar icebreaker being built for Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T03:02:15.544Z Full-rate production begins for new Canadian Coast Guard heavy icebreakers polar, North America, Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Arctic, Chantier Davie Canada, Europe, Finland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/singapore-firm-tapped-as-sub-contractor-for-kuwaiti-missile-boat-construction https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/vdied7zf/ST-Engineerings-Singapore-shipyard-facilities1.jpg ST Engineering's Singapore shipyard facilities bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T02:49:11.825Z Singapore firm tapped as sub-contractor for Kuwaiti missile boat construction MENA, Asia, Singapore, ST Engineering, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kuwait Naval Force, Fearless class, United Arab Emirates Navy, EDGE Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/dfds-increases-capacity-on-baltic-sea-route-with-newly-chartered-ferry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/vpgcp3dr/cdv-photo1.jpg Ciudad de Valencia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T02:37:18.309Z DFDS increases capacity on Baltic Sea route with newly chartered ferry Europe, Denmark, Baltic Sea, Ciudad de Valencia (vessel), Optima Seaways, Lithuania, Sweden https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/fishing-vessel-news-roundup-april-2-russian-crab-boat-deliveries-norwegian-feed-barge-order-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/ujt2w43w/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/b6ib380u/C-Hercules-Fwd-SB-TE1.jpg Rendering of Charvest's new 21-metre service vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-16/yd03seju/Mowi-Scotland-Don-Macleod1.jpg Inter Alba https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-23/7kugtitc/700700nsry202312152111.jpg Crab fishing vessel Bukhta Natal'i https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/hrr9yyci/United-Shipbuilding-Corporation1.jpg The Russian crab fishing vessel Senten being inaugurated into service in a ceremony in Vladivostok https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-13/j8cwp8ja/AKVA-DH.jpg-optimizedoriginal.jpg Visualisation of the concrete barge AKVA DH bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T02:18:36.475Z Fishing Vessel News Roundup | April 2 – Russian crab boat deliveries, Norwegian feed barge order and more Europe, Norway, Charvest, Tomra Engineering, Salthammer Båtbyggeri, Trident Aqua Services, Inter Alba, Mowi Scotland, United Kingdom, Scotland, Salt Ship Design, Russia, Bukhta Natal'i (vessel), Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard, Project CCa5712LS, Senten, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Project 03141, Amur Shipyard, AKVA Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/sal-heavy-lift-takes-delivery-of-second-14600dwt-newbuild-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-02/xpdkep9o/659142812153107015902395068092432664655397n1.jpg Frida bairdmaritime en 2026-04-02T01:16:10.502Z SAL Heavy Lift takes delivery of second 14,600DWT newbuild in series Europe, Germany, SAL Heavy Lift, Asia, China, Wuhu Shipyard, Elise, Frida, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/cimc-group-revenue-drops-in-2025-amid-container-market-shifts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-15/e0ftz100/8861585.jpg Yantian Container Terminal in Shenzhen, China bairdmaritime en 2026-04-01T19:11:21.592Z CIMC Group revenue drops in 2025 amid container market shifts Asia, China, CIMC Group, CIMC ENRIC, Yantai CIMC Raffles, CIMC Raffles, financial results, business news