https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/asyad-shipping-receives-first-of-two-baby-capesize-bulk-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-13/nxjhos13/asyad-vessel.jpg An Asyad Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T19:05:17.721Z Asyad Shipping receives first of two baby-Capesize bulk carriers MENA, Oman, Asyad Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/equinor-buys-stake-in-namibia-oil-exploration-licence-from-chevron https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/s1k55g47/bp-confirms-discovery-in-namibias-orange-basin.jpg Map of Orange Basin offshore blocks in Namibia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T18:51:12.060Z Equinor buys stake in Namibia oil exploration licence from Chevron Europe, Norway, Equinor, Africa, Namibia, North America, United States, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-ends-decade-long-restrictions-on-ships-coming-from-nigeria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/qzm1ocnv/onne-port.jpg West Africa Container Terminal, Onne, Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T18:44:35.166Z US ends decade-long restrictions on ships coming from Nigeria North America, United States, Africa, Nigeria, United States Coast Guard, US Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-diverts-kazakh-oil-to-black-sea-port-amid-risk-of-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-02/q573gzjl/portnovorossiyskblackseaseaship-1096251.jpg Tanker at Port of Novorossiysk bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T18:37:23.827Z Russia diverts Kazakh oil to Black Sea port amid risk of attacks Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Kazakhstan, Port of Novorossiysk, Ust Luga, Black Sea, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/capability-partner-selected-for-australian-nuclear-submarine-shipyard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-04/a3g2q2d2/Osborne-Naval-Shipyard-Australian-Naval-Infrastructure1.jpg Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, where the Royal Australian Navy's future nuclear-powered submarines will be built bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T18:30:32.721Z Capability partner selected for Australian nuclear submarine shipyard Oceania, Australia, Osborne Naval Shipyard, AUKUS, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/outbound-vessel-struck-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-damage-and-casualty-reported https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/xzxqxlm5/minoan-dignity.jpeg Minoan Dignity bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T18:21:46.939Z Outbound vessel struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, damage and casualty reported MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-shuts-down-talk-of-iran-negotiations-says-hormuz-is-open https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-09/i01vracw/647d46ec-79d1-413d-894a-145b5f908c639ffe3f07.jpg US Apache gunships over the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T17:51:16.371Z Trump shuts down talk of Iran negotiations, says Hormuz is open MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-winning-streak-ends-falls-to-two-week-low https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T17:45:36.313Z Baltic dry bulk index winning streak ends, falls to two-week low North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/arctic-fish-reports-higher-q2-revenue-and-harvest-volumes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/5yo6a2bq/Photo_Arctic_Fish1.jpg Aquaculture pen bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T17:41:36.898Z Arctic Fish reports higher Q2 revenue and harvest volumes financial results, business news, Europe, Iceland, Arctic Fish, financial res https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/brazil-prosecutors-challenge-petrobras-move-to-expand-amazon-drilling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-05/0ttzp3kx/localizacao-margem-equatorial-en.webp Located in the north of Brazil, between the states of Amapá and Rio Grande do Norte, the Equatorial Margin has important oil potential bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T17:34:36.839Z Brazil prosecutors challenge Petrobras move to expand Amazon drilling Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/nine-bodies-found-on-libyan-coast-after-illegal-migrant-boat-capsizes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/mhv4c5tb/map-showing-libya.jpg Map showing Libya and the Mediterranean Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T17:30:37.498Z Nine bodies found on Libyan coast after illegal migrant boat capsizes illegal migration, illegal immigration, MENA, Libya https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-commander-visits-south-korea-to-discuss-military-drill-cuts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-19/6bgej3gx/250916-N-SF508-1873.jpg US Navy, JMSDF, and ROK Navy vessels in formation during Freedom Edge 25 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T17:25:13.593Z US commander visits South Korea to discuss military drill cuts Asia, South Korea, North America, United States, North Korea, military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/alng-reports-64m-net-loss-in-second-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/y6avh1f7/210119_2_Awilco_LNG.jpg An ALNG vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T10:16:43.799Z ALNG reports $6.4m net loss in second quarter of 2026 financial results, business news, Europe, Norway, Awilco LNG, ALNG, business new https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/conflict-prompts-chinese-shippers-to-load-crude-outside-persian-gulf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-12/ieoxremr/cosco-shipping-vlcc-Credit-COSCO-Shipping.jpg COSCO Shipping tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T10:08:22.667Z Conflict prompts Chinese shippers to load crude outside Persian Gulf MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, China, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, China Merchants Energy Shipping, Persian Gulf, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Fujairah, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Port of Sidi Kerir, Egypt https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-aramco-restarts-loading-inside-the-strait-of-hormuz-tankers-waiting-in-line https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:59:48.156Z Saudi Aramco restarts loading inside the Strait of Hormuz, tankers waiting in line MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Strait of Hormuz, Fujairah, Sinokor Merchant Marine, Asia, South Korea, Port of Sidi Kerir, Egypt, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-hedland-pay-dispute-continues-as-bhp-unions-fail-to-strike-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-02/h7zbujjq/Port-of-Port-Hedland-Western-Australia Port of Port Hedland, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:55:14.635Z Port Hedland pay dispute continues as BHP, unions fail to strike deal strike action, Oceania, Australia, BHP, Port of Port Hedland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-august-18-croatian-fire-boat-order-chilean-navy-landing-ship-construction-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/zekpbbsu/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/0cnmt65r/Vatrogasno-plovilo.jpg General arrangement of the Zadar County Firefighting Association's new 15-metre boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-08/5ovheahy/DCS25-213-8161.jpg The US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS Massachusetts during her initial sea trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/2tczu85n/Chilean-Economic-Development-Agency1.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for the future Rapa Nui, the Chilean Navy's second Magallanes-class landing platform dock https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/2nqfynt9/17865349905091.jpg RS178 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-14/ah97wq9u/DJI202608121223470028D-1600x1199.jpg ORP Wicher bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:54:15.786Z Security Vessel News Roundup | August 18 – Croatian fire boat order, Chilean Navy landing ship construction and more Europe, Croatia, Iskra Shipyard, Zadar County Firefighting Association, North America, United States, US Navy, Virginia class, USS Massachusetts, Latin America, Chile, Chilean Navy, ASMAR, Rapa Nui (vessel), Magallanes class, Canada, Vard Marine, Norway, GOT Marine, Naval Dynamics, RS178 (vessel), Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, Poland, Polish Navy, ORP Wicher (vessel), PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, Remontowa Shipbuilding, Miecznik class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-oil-market-is-no-longer-betting-on-a-quick-fix-to-the-hormuz-crisis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/iuwc2q9w/0a983c9487f6b48d13d1df5231dbf98c.jpg Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/sg546mn3/middle-east-chokepoints.jpg Map showing both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:48:45.334Z OPINION | Oil market is no longer betting on a quick fix to the Hormuz crisis MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, Port of Fujairah, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/toxic-leak-leaves-nine-dead-at-bangladesh-shipbreaking-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/mm70z8tw/Rasi-MarineTraffic-com-Malte-Schwarz.jpg The LNG carrier Rasi (then known as HL Ras Laffan) in 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:42:03.476Z Toxic leak leaves nine dead at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard incidents, Asia, Bangladesh, Rasi (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/flow-of-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz-remains-near-a-crawl https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:40:14.519Z Flow of ships through Strait of Hormuz remains near a crawl MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/reach-subsea-reports-higher-q2-revenue-on-increased-project-activity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-16/6m1dn2mi/Reach_Subsea_3.jpg Reach Remote 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:31:59.318Z Reach Subsea reports higher Q2 revenue on increased project activity Europe, Norway, Reach Subsea, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-will-not-extend-interim-deal-with-iran-trump-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/w63n77d7/260228-D-D0477-1473.avif Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:23:50.332Z US will not extend interim deal with Iran, Trump says North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/us-aims-to-spur-refiners-into-higher-fuel-production https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ymiyu1z9/064C-19XX-HoustonFuelOilTerminal.jpg Houston Fuel Oil Terminal, Texas, US bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:18:26.188Z US aims to spur refiners into higher fuel production North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/drying-rhine-begins-to-choke-germanys-chemical-supplies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-01/agbq7ipp/BurgPfalzgrafenstein-Kaub.jpg Kaub, Germany bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T09:12:12.731Z Drying Rhine begins to choke Germany's chemical supplies Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/vessel-review-shaulora-uk-fishing-familys-twin-rigger-built-for-north-sea-prawn-trawling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/kitsxnl6/Shaulora-Macduff-Ship-Design-main1.jpg Shaulora https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/o92x6eeb/Shaulora-MarineTraffic-com-Kenneth-Ritchie.jpg Shaulora https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/nsdjei4f/Shaulora-Macduff-Ship-Design-31.jpg Shaulora https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/yi9z3p1i/708-wheelhouse-22.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/khnb8oq0/708-galley-mess-11.jpg Mess and galley https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/vrarnpdg/Shaulora-Macduff-Ship-Design-21.jpg Shaulora bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Shaulora – UK fishing family's twin-rigger built for North Sea prawn trawling Europe, North Sea, Shaulora (vessel), Scotland, United Kingdom, Macduff Ship Design, Macduff Shipyards https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/vessel-review-mp-6-hong-kong-fisheries-agencys-new-patrol-boat-with-firefighting-capability https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/xp1zbpha/MP-6.jpg MP 6 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | MP 6 – Hong Kong fisheries agency's new patrol boat with firefighting capability Asia, China, Hong Kong, MP 6 (vessel), Jianglong Shipbuilding, Hong Kong Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/opinion-a-next-step-for-australia-in-southeast-asia-help-nations-communicate-whats-happening-at-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/q0gw5n39/June302023PCGCCGencounter11.jpg A China Coast Guard ship obstructs the Philippine Coast Guard Parola-class multi-role response vessel BRP Malabrigo during a Philippine Navy resupply operation near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, June 30, 2023. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | A next step for Australia in Southeast Asia: help nations communicate what's happening at sea Asia, Oceania, Australia, China, South China Sea, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/firefighting/croatian-fire-agency-orders-new-response-boat-from-local-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/0cnmt65r/Vatrogasno-plovilo.jpg General arrangement of the Zadar County Firefighting Association's new 15-metre boat bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T08:43:10.515Z Croatian fire agency orders new response boat from local builder Europe, Croatia, Iskra Shipyard, Zadar County Firefighting Association, Metal Shark Croatia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/cameroon-flagged-cargo-ship-seized-by-pirates-off-somalia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/mbzqb0e0/Lutuf-in-2023-MarineTraffic-com-Cengiz-Tokgoz.jpg Lutuf in 2023 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T08:22:35.104Z Cameroon-flagged cargo ship seized by pirates off Somalia Cameroon, Africa, Somalia, piracy, Lutuf (vessel), Operation Atalanta, European Union https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/five-dead-after-small-boat-capsizes-in-southwestern-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-11/qhpctiy5/641.webp The China Maritime Safety Administration patrol vessel Haixun 10765 (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T07:26:56.959Z Five dead after recreational boat capsizes in southwestern China incidents, Asia, China, Nanpan River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-allies-conduct-ballistic-missile-defence-exercise-pacific-dragon-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/dachzdss/260804-N-NO842-10011.jpg Multinational ships sail in formation during Exercise Pacific Dragon off the Hawaiian Islands, August 04, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T07:03:41.244Z US, allies conduct ballistic missile defence exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 North America, United States, Oceania, Australia, Chile, Latin America, Italy, Europe, Pacific Ocean, US Navy, Hawaii, Asia, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Royal Australian Navy, Hobart class, HMAS Sydney, Arleigh Burke class, USS Jack H Lucas, Chilean Navy, Duke class, Almirante Cochrane (vessel), Italian Navy, Thaon di Revel class, Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, JS Kongo (vessel), Kongo class, Republic of Korea Navy, Sejong the Great class, ROKS Jeongjo the Great, Spanish Navy, Álvaro de Bazan (vessel), Álvaro de Bazan class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/zimbabwe-ferry-tragedy-death-toll-hits-92-as-rescuers-find-eight-more-bodies 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 2026-08-18T06:46:15.068Z Zimbabwe ferry tragedy death toll hits 92 as rescuers find eight more bodies incidents, Africa, Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba, Mbuya Nehanda (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/us-coast-guard-international-partners-conclude-joint-anti-iuu-fishing-patrol-in-northern-pacific https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/pz9ap0j8/260701-G-BB085-10191.jpg Lieutenant (junior grade) Madeline Mee (closest to camera), a boarding team member assigned to the US Coast Guard cutter USCGC Midgett, inspects a fishing vessel during a law enforcement boarding under the regional fisheries management organisations (RFMO) authority in the Pacific Ocean, July 1, 2026. RFMO boardings ensure compliance with international fisheries regulations and counter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Pacific Ocean. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T06:28:34.261Z US Coast Guard, international partners conclude joint anti-IUU fishing patrol in Northern Pacific North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Canada, Pacific Ocean, USCGC Midgett, Legend class, National Security Cutter, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Asia, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Japan, Japan Coast Guard, Korea Coast Guard, South Korea, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (South Korea), Japan Fisheries Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/us-navy-attack-submarine-massachusetts-completes-shakedown-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-08/5ovheahy/DCS25-213-8161.jpg The US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS Massachusetts during her initial sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T03:45:30.205Z US Navy attack submarine Massachusetts completes shakedown trials North America, United States, US Navy, Virginia class, USS Massachusetts, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/marco-polo-marine-posts-seven-per-cent-gross-profit-jump-in-q3-fy2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-03/vwebbndn/Caterpillar-2.jpg MP Wind Archer bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T03:38:11.897Z Marco Polo Marine posts seven per cent gross profit jump in Q3 FY2026 Asia, Marco Polo Marine, Singapore, business news, financial results, MP Wind Archer, Indonesia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/russian-builder-floats-out-icebreaking-emergency-response-tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/czwimvxu/Russian-Maritime-Register-of-Shipping1.jpg Project 3262 icebreaking tug bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T03:12:56.091Z Russian builder floats out icebreaking emergency response tug Europe, Russia, Nobel Brothers, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Saint Petersburg, Neva River, Project 3262 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/new-walking-spud-barge-delivered-to-orion-marine-construction https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/ot56nakb/Orion-Idler-Barge-Dry-Dock-Upscaled1.jpg Orion Marine Construction's new idler barge in drydock bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T02:54:55.427Z New walking spud barge delivered to Orion Marine Construction North America, United States, Orion Marine Construction, The Shearer Group, C&C Marine and Repair, Louisiana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/lone-star-funds-completes-sale-of-vigor-marine-group https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-20/rh9l9bfe/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsPhoto-Vigor11.jpg A US Army MSV(L) landing craft built by Vigor at its Vancouver, Washington facilities bairdmaritime en 2026-08-18T02:41:32.234Z Lone Star Funds completes sale of Vigor Marine Group North America, United States, Vigor Marine Group, Lone Star Funds, Antin Infrastructure Partners, business news, acquisitions, Oregon, Virginia, California, US Navy, US Army, US Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/usace-grants-federal-permit-for-louisiana-international-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/s3cacb9a/LIT-rendering-2026.jpg Concept render of Louisiana International Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T19:34:23.085Z USACE grants federal permit for Louisiana International Terminal North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers, Port of New Orleans, Terminal Investment, Ports America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-warns-of-trouble-in-hormuz-if-us-stalls-on-interim-peace-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T19:20:02.704Z Iran warns of trouble in Hormuz if US stalls on interim peace deal MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-military-awards-229b-contract-to-replenish-sea-launched-missiles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/qr9gul9p/1000w_q95_230201.jpg The crew of the US Navy fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis successfully launches Tomahawk cruise missiles off the coast of southern California as part of a Tomahawk Flight Test, June 26, 2018. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T19:15:54.769Z US military awards $22.9b contract to replenish sea-launched missiles North America, United States, Raytheon, United States Navy, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-aramco-takes-page-from-adnoc-playbook-to-supply-crude-outside-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/STS_operations_on_suezmax_oil_tanker.jpg STS operations on a Suezmax oil tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T19:10:52.061Z Saudi Aramco takes page from ADNOC playbook to supply crude outside Strait of Hormuz MENA, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/larsen-and-toubro-secures-18b-middle-east-offshore-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/vwtukqx3/businesses.jpg A Larsen and Toubro offshore project bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T19:06:38.846Z Larsen and Toubro secures $1.8b Middle East offshore contract Asia, India, Larsen and Toubro, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinese-demand-drives-russias-far-east-crude-back-to-a-premium https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T19:06:01.746Z Chinese demand drives Russia's far east crude back to a premium Europe, Russia, Asia, China, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/houthis-say-missiles-hit-saudi-military-ship-and-four-escort-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-16/x929ofs4/a032f332-a38a-4192-91b9-26471c2b97ce.jpg Port of Mocha (Mokha) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T18:47:17.816Z Houthis say missiles hit Saudi military ship and four escort vessels terrorism, MENA, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, Port of Mocha, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/chevron-discovers-offshore-hydrocarbons-anew-in-angola https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-10/k6b5fmur/2023OnshoreLicenseRound32x18in200dpi.jpg Map of Angola offshore blocks bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T18:41:37.537Z Chevron discovers offshore hydrocarbons anew in Angola Africa, Angola, North America, United States, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/undersea-mining/us-agency-weighs-offshore-critical-minerals-lease-sale https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/7a0t2em3/resource_1280x551_1.jpg Polymetallic nodules on the seabed at an undisclosed location bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T18:37:50.462Z US agency weighs offshore critical minerals lease sale North America, United States, Northern Mariana Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/capesize-gains-lift-baltic-dry-bulk-index-for-second-straight-day https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/oodlpymn/banner-navio.jpg Bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T18:14:02.395Z Capesize gains lift Baltic dry bulk index for second straight day North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/race-to-salvage-leaking-russian-oil-tanker-off-oman-hits-major-hurdles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-17/nzdx56er/caroline.jpeg Caroline Bezengi bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T18:05:40.991Z Race to salvage leaking Russian oil tanker off Oman hits major hurdles Europe, Russia, MENA, Oman, Caroline Bezengi (vessel), Port of Novorossiysk, sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/iran-conflict-pushes-pakistans-top-refiner-to-buy-more-american-crude https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/n5o9dgyd/210106_9_Calhoun_Port_Authority.jpg Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T17:59:11.527Z Iran conflict pushes Pakistan's top refiner to buy more American crude Asia, Pakistan, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Cnergyico, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/us-allocates-351m-funding-to-small-shipyards-across-24-states https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/cnhzo79z/GMRimagelarge-1.jpg Gulf Marine Repair shipyard in Tampa, Florida bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T17:55:09.080Z US allocates $35.1m funding to small shipyards across 24 states North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/feature-iraqs-pipeline-route-bypassing-hormuz-faces-long-four-year-timeline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-15/daw2a0cj/1920px-Kirkuk–Baniyaspipeline.svg.jpg Map of Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline between Iraq and Syria bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T17:32:17.359Z FEATURE | Iraq's pipeline route bypassing Hormuz faces long four-year timeline MENA, Iraq, Syria, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Chevron, Port of Ceyhan, Turkey https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/asian-refiners-buy-14-million-barrels-of-spot-crude-from-adnoc https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T17:23:39.273Z Asian refiners buy 14 million barrels of spot crude from ADNOC MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Asia, Japan, Taiwan, Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, South Korea, GS Caltex, India, Chevron, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vietnam-turns-to-india-sourced-diesel-to-ease-middle-east-supply-risks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T17:18:28.992Z Vietnam turns to India-sourced diesel to ease Middle East supply risks Asia, Vietnam, India, Reliance Industries, Malacca Strait, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/nkts-new-cable-layer-arrives-in-norway-for-final-outfitting https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/t76olt95/NKT-Eleonora-Vard1.jpg NKT Eleonora bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T10:43:56.344Z NKT's new cable layer arrives in Norway for final outfitting Europe, Norway, Vard Brattvaag, Vard Shipyards Romania, Romania, Vard, NKT, NKT Eleonora, Denmark https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/fourth-psv-in-series-delivered-to-csm-energy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/g3ycp8sf/20260817113417476.jpg CL Spec Linda bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T10:30:47.505Z Fourth PSV in series delivered to CSM Energy MENA, Cyprus, Asia, China, CL Spec Linda, Sinopacific Engineering and Contracting, Nantong Rainbow Offshore and Engineering Equipment https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/construction-begin-on-new-car-carrier-for-chinas-hainan-chunlong https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/wc79rr0o/20260817165322976.jpg Rendering of Hainan Chunlong International Shipping's 5,000CEU pure car and truck carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T10:18:18.306Z Construction begins on new car carrier for China's Hainan Chunlong Asia, China, Hainan Chunlong International Shipping, Marine Design and Research Institute of China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Jiangsu Kangping Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-china-pulls-a-surprise-by-quietly-rebuilding-crude-reserves-in-july https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T10:16:49.349Z OPINION | China pulls a surprise by quietly rebuilding crude reserves in July Asia, China, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/russian-forces-attack-ukrainian-danube-port-facilities 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 2026-08-17T10:10:53.370Z Russian forces attack Ukrainian Danube port facilities Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Izmail, Odessa, Danube River, Africa, Togo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/taiwan-set-to-unveil-record-trillion-dollar-defence-budget https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-30/62jtqmpf/d23968af-91d7-4dda-adb2-d3442576f531.jpg Taiwan's first domestically developed submarine, Narwhal, undergoing sea trials bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T10:06:21.727Z Taiwan set to unveil record trillion-dollar defence budget Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Navy, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, North America, United States, Taiwan Navigation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/seven-injured-after-tour-boat-capsizes-off-krabi-thailand https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/he8ctpkd/c1330225212001.jpg The tour boat after it capsized off Krabi, Thailand, August 15, 2026. All 12 people who were on the boat, including 10 Indian tourists, were safely rescued. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T09:55:09.805Z Seven injured after tour boat capsizes off Krabi, Thailand Asia, India, incidents, Thailand, Sayang Tour (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/abu-dhabi-sovereign-wealth-fund-seeks-full-buyout-of-ad-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/kqvztwna/200604_4_Abu_Dhabi_Ports.jpg Khalifa Port bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T09:50:44.373Z Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund seeks full buyout of AD Ports business news, MENA, United Arab Emirates, AD Ports Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/fujairah-bunker-sales-bounce-back-from-record-low-during-brief-us-iran-lull https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-09/ga3s69r5/HomePage-scaled.jpg Port of Fujairah, UAE bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T09:46:40.070Z Fujairah bunker sales bounce back from record low during brief US-Iran lull MENA, United Arab Emirates, Port of Fujairah, Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/hormuz-traffic-slows-to-a-crawl-after-attacks-and-stalled-diplomacy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T09:41:52.501Z Hormuz traffic slows to a crawl after attacks and stalled diplomacy MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/lake-kariba-ferry-tragedy-death-toll-of-zimbabwes-worst-maritime-accident-now-at-84 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 44 people dead. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T09:20:53.243Z Lake Kariba ferry tragedy: death toll of Zimbabwe's worst maritime accident now at 84 Mbuya Nehanda (vessel), Lake Kariba, incidents, Africa, Zimbabwe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/diana-shipping-withdraws-offer-to-acquire-genco-shipping-and-trading https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/r4cj8yzv/genco1.jpg A Genco Shipping bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T09:03:19.886Z Diana Shipping withdraws offer to acquire Genco Shipping and Trading Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Genco Shipping and Trading, business news, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/column-quick-updates-tanker-bonanza-euronav-and-frontline-sell-vlccs-and-invest-in-offshore-sinking-suezmax-threatens-oman-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-16/6ienf68e/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Frontline1.jpg John Fredriksen, Chairman of Frontline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/5su7lntz/Deepsea_Bollsta___source_Lundin_1_.jpg West Bollsta (now Deepsea Bollsta) https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-16/gtys687o/Bristol-MarineTraffic-com-Darwin-Nickel.jpg Bristol https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-28/2yq8jt7g/Damen-Windcat1.jpg The Windcat CSOV Windcat Rotterdam https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-16/jlh7uyoa/SCF-Altai-later-renamed-Caroline-Bezengi-in-2014-MarineTraffic-com-Plague-Christian.jpg The tanker SCF Altai (later renamed Caroline Bezengi) in 2014 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Quick updates: tanker bonanza: Euronav and Frontline sell VLCCs and invest in offshore; sinking Suezmax threatens Oman [Offshore Accounts] MENA, Europe, Suezmax, Oman, Euronav, Frontline, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Asia, China, Cadeler, Denmark, Belgium, CMB Tech, Northern Ocean, Deepsea Bollsta, Deepsea Mira, Ingrid, Ilma, Donoussa (vessel), Daishan, Aegean, Brest (vessel), Brugge, Bristol (vessel), Windcat Haarlem (vessel), Cameroon, Russian shadow tanker fleet, Iranian "shadow fleet", Caroline Bezengi (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/trawling/vessel-review-takapo-aurora-fisheries-deep-water-factory-trawler-built-for-southern-ocean-conditions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/4gnhk902/Takapo.jpg Takapo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/gv888mc0/Takapo-Aurora-Fisheries-2.jpg Takapo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/0sdu4hre/Aft-deck-equipment-setup-Takapo-Aurora-Fisheries.jpg Aft deck equipment setup https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/jggbhi7l/Wheelhouse-Takapo-Aurora-Fisheries.jpg Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/l3rppkhf/Factory-deck-Takapo-Aurora-Fisheries.jpg Factory deck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/kg4dgoly/Onboard-hospital-Takapo-Maritime-Montering.jpeg Onboard hospital https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/vlw4o3lr/Takapo-Skipsteknisk.jpg Takapo bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Takapo – Aurora Fisheries' deep-water factory trawler built for Southern Ocean conditions polar, Oceania, New Zealand, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Takapo, Aurora Fisheries, Norway, Skipsteknisk, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-hav-leiti-multi-purpose-cargo-carrier-with-self-discharging-and-advanced-monitoring-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/82dlddi3/Hav-Leiti-Marble-Automation.jpg Hav Leiti https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/8vurv1p7/Hav-Leiti-MarineTraffic-com-Jan-de-Vlas.jpg Hav Leiti https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/3kqgp3cq/Hav-Leiti-MarineTraffic-com-Jan-de-Vlas-2.jpg Hav Leiti https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/igr4ql26/Hav-Leiti-MarineTraffic-com-Willem-Goedee.jpg Hav Leiti bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Hav Leiti – Multi-purpose cargo carrier with self-discharging and advanced monitoring systems Europe, Hav Leiti, Faroe Islands, Royal T Shipyards, Netherlands, Navigare Shipping, Bureau Veritas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/usv-manufacturer-blacksea-technologies-acquired-by-new-owner https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/e02u9zvi/BlackSea-Technologies1.jpg Two BlackSea Technologies unmanned surface vehicles bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T02:11:50.768Z USV manufacturer BlackSea Technologies acquired by new owner North America, United States, BlackSea Technologies, business news, acquisitions, Aevex https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/keel-laid-for-future-chilean-navy-landing-platform-dock https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/2tczu85n/Chilean-Economic-Development-Agency1.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for the future Rapa Nui, the Chilean Navy's second Magallanes-class landing platform dock bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T02:00:46.985Z Keel laid for future Chilean Navy landing platform dock Latin America, Chile, Chilean Navy, ASMAR, North America, landing platform dock, Vard Marine, Rapa Nui (vessel), Canada, polar, Antarctica, Magallanes class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/sea-trials-completed-for-norwegian-hybrid-rescue-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/2nqfynt9/17865349905091.jpg RS178 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T00:53:46.398Z Sea trials completed for Norwegian hybrid rescue boat Europe, Norway, Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, RS178 (vessel), GOT Marine, Naval Dynamics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/philippine-coast-guard-partners-respond-to-coastal-fire-in-zamboanga-city https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/h8amgiv1/77366970630570820678285005299512663427466382n1.jpg Philippine Coast Guard personnel aboard a small boat observe houses being razed by fire in one of the coastal areas of Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, August 14, 2026. The coast guard crews and personnel of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources successfully rescued 32 individuals whose homes were affected by the blaze. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T00:41:26.391Z Philippine Coast Guard, partners respond to coastal fire in Zamboanga City incidents, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/estonian-state-fleet-christens-biomethane-powered-workboat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/udf3n10a/Robert-Markus-Liiv-via-Baltic-Workboats1.jpg Kratt bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T00:24:01.344Z Estonian State Fleet christens biomethane-powered workboat Europe, Estonia, Estonian State Fleet, Baltic Workboats, Kratt (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/us-coast-guard-partners-save-overdue-boater-in-caribbean-waters-off-sint-maarten https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/ttg1c5wi/260813-G-G0107-20021.jpg The sailing catamaran Ocean Time as seen from a US Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft, August 13, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-17T00:10:01.503Z US Coast Guard, partners save overdue boater in Caribbean waters off Sint Maarten Latin America, United States, North America, US Coast Guard, Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, Sint Maarten, France, Europe, Caribbean, Ocean Time (vessel), United States C