https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/swedish-court-upholds-icebreaker-procurement-award-to-korean-builder https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/rzs41lvq/finswe-1.jpg Concept render of Sweden's new icebreakers bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T20:01:09.552Z Swedish court upholds icebreaker procurement award to Korean builder Europe, Sweden, Swedish Maritime Administration, Finland, Helsinki Shipyard, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/exxon-cancels-first-two-golden-pass-lng-sell-offers-reason-unclear https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-02/b5jpiw83/Photo_Golden_Pass_LNG1.jpg Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T20:00:32.793Z Exxon cancels first two Golden Pass LNG sell offers, reason unclear North America, United States, ExxonMobil, Golden Pass LNG Texas, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/ld-armateurs-acquires-osv-for-subsea-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/hqocg8aw/TVOMARINERPRINTHD-768x419.jpg TVO Mariner bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T19:53:18.234Z LD Armateurs acquires OSV for subsea operations Europe, France, LD Armateurs https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/feature-federal-raid-hits-houston-fuel-firm-linked-to-mexican-cartel-smuggling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-04/khk9bxsb/pexels-lara-jameson-8828626.jpg Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T19:40:55.395Z FEATURE | Federal raid hits Houston fuel firm linked to Mexican cartel smuggling North America, United States, Latin America, Mexico, smuggling, Europe, Denmark, Torm https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-may-visit-islamabad-to-sign-peace-deal-with-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/sysjtjjf/8awd8ad78ad7w6.jpg Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with the US to end hostilities, April 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T19:33:51.917Z Trump may visit Islamabad to sign peace deal with Iran North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Asia, Pakistan, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/peruvian-fishing-exports-reach-121b-in-first-quarter-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-17/i02lemm8/1205437-image-2025-07-08t115126-762.jpg Fishing vessels bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T18:47:16.164Z Peruvian fishing exports reach $1.21b in first quarter of 2026 Latin America, Peru https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-optimism-grows-as-trump-brokers-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-agreement https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-24/ol5wsten/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Syria map https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/i3s3eh9c/260304-D-D0477-6210.avif An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T18:12:17.713Z FEATURE | Optimism grows as Trump brokers Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement North America, United States, MENA, Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/germany-open-to-securing-strait-of-hormuz-transit-with-caveats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/pj5mexxp/0dl5z8zzmtpc1.jpeg German Navy Type 332 Frankenthal-class minehunter FGS Rottweil bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T18:04:20.450Z Germany open to securing Strait of Hormuz transit with caveats Europe, Germany, German Navy, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Nations, Iran, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/yangzijiang-maritime-to-acquire-eight-vlccs-and-sell-four-mr-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-29/4lirpyik/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads220706-0-PIL1.jpg Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's facilities in Taizhou, Jiangsu province bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T17:57:59.952Z Yangzijiang Maritime to acquire eight VLCCs and sell four MR tankers Asia, Yangzijiang Group, Singapore, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/pacific-basin-drops-dual-fuel-plan-in-favour-of-conventional-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-08/je9k0x63/190923_6_Pacific_Basin.jpg Mount Aso, a Pacific Basin bulker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T17:36:44.501Z Pacific Basin drops dual-fuel plan in favour of conventional ships Asia, Hong Kong, Pacific Basin Shipping, Pacific Basin, Japan, Mitsui, Nihon Shipyard, China, Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-military-locked-and-loaded-to-strike-irans-power-plants-energy-industry-if-ordered https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-15/f4s8l2sj/CIAIranKarteOelGas.jpg South Pars oil and gas field between Qatar and Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T15:25:23.646Z US military: "locked and loaded" to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered United States, North America, United States Navy, Iran, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/nord-stream-blasts-due-to-war-say-insurers-seeking-to-avoid-pay-out https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/lnljd34m/Nord_Stream_gas_leaks_2022.jpg Dates and locations of Nord Stream leaks bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T15:21:15.498Z Nord Stream blasts due to war, say insurers seeking to avoid pay out Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Europe, Russia Ukraine War, legal action, Baltic Sea, Nord Stream https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/iran-war-exposes-weakened-state-of-far-left-britains-armed-forces https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/queenelizabeth2303.jpg The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-21/yjkklv3v/1024px-HMSDragonD35underwayintheMed2013.JPG The Royal Navy Type 45 air defence destroyer HMS Dragon underway in the Mediterranean Sea, September 20, 2013 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/vmz8aje5/FLEET-20251205-XD0100-9901.jpg HMS Lancaster receiving a water cannon salute bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T15:16:55.877Z Iran war exposes weakened state of far-left Britain's armed forces United Kingdom, Europe, HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Prince of Wales, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), HMS Dragon, Type 45, Royal Navy, HMS Lancaster, Type 26, Type 31, Vanguard class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/feature-how-the-us-could-clear-mines-from-the-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/zzw4jqp7/Archerfishdisposal.webp Archerfish expendable mine neutraliser https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-10/vaihycgd/download-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg HII UUV with Thales synthetic aperture sonar during trials bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T15:06:02.382Z FEATURE | How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz United States, North America, Iran, MENA, mines, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russias-tuapse-port-kills-teenage-girl-hits-oil-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-02/kwobk3wr/2141441sdaag.jpg Photo reportedly depicting fire at oil facilities at Russia's Tuapse seaport on November 2, 2025, after a Ukrainian strike. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T14:54:22.633Z Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills teenage girl, hits oil tanker Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Tuapse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-war-brings-us-close-to-net-crude-exporter-status-for-first-time-since-wwii https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-21/6c0r86lb/1658504995311.jpg Port of Corpus Christi bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T14:50:20.118Z Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter status for first time since WWII United States, North America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/finland-seeks-11m-eu-funding-to-improve-undersea-cable-repairs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-14/gjyc76c3/Ggs480HWYAAO1Ve.jpg The patrol ship Turva located an anchor that is suspected to be related to the cable damage that occurred on December 25. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T14:43:14.308Z Finland seeks $11m EU funding to improve undersea cable repairs Finland, Europe, Baltic Sea, sabotage https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/video-four-people-rescued-from-ice-trapped-vessel-in-alaska https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/39jyaz2c/500hq95.jpg An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak rescues three adults and one child from an 18-foot vessel trapped on an ice floe approximately 10 miles west of Chefornak, Alaska, April 14, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T10:46:00.650Z VIDEO | Four people rescued from ice-trapped vessel in Alaska North America, United States, US Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Alaska https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/feature-drone-test-disruption-shines-spotlight-on-pentagons-starlink-reliance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/37oszoza/capacity.webp SpaceX Starshield satellite https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-20/vcs18v60/1739883633310.jpg Corsair unmanned surface vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T10:45:23.678Z FEATURE | Drone test disruption shines spotlight on Pentagon's Starlink reliance North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, The Pentagon, US Department of Defense, Starlink, Asia, China, Taiwan, SpaceX, United States Naval Academy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/italian-navy-takes-delivery-of-converted-multi-purpose-support-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/o8bwuh7a/tritone.jpg Tritone bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T10:30:28.457Z Italian Navy takes delivery of converted multi-purpose support vessel Europe, Italy, Italian Navy, Fincantieri https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/strike-action-at-inpex-australia-lng-plant-hinges-on-employee-vote https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/tish4moq/bladinpointichthys.jpg Ichthys LNG plant, Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T10:07:16.870Z Strike action at Inpex Australia LNG plant hinges on employee vote Oceania, Australia, Ichthys LNG Project, INPEX Australia, Asia, Japan, INPEX, Chevron Australia, Wheatstone LNG, strike action https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/tkms-and-navantia-sign-mou-for-naval-shipbuilding-cooperation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/9izm5wep/csmTKMSundNavantiaunterzeichnenAbsichtserklärungheaderef2c7addc6.jpg Signing of agreement between TKMS and Navantia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T10:00:17.300Z TKMS and Navantia sign MOU for naval shipbuilding cooperation Europe, Germany, TKMS, Spain, Navantia, NATO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/cssc-hong-kong-sells-nine-heavy-lift-vessels-for-264m-to-german-charterer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/3175kool/uhl-falcon.jpeg UHL Falcon bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T09:31:49.860Z CSSC Hong Kong sells nine heavy-lift vessels for $264m to German charterer Asia, Hong Kong, CSSC Shipping, United Heavy Lift, Germany, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/ahts/perdana-petroleum-receives-vessel-work-orders-from-petronas-carigali https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-29/ueawtz9c/1931919e-e389-40b5-b947-5d1906f77c83.jpg Petra Expedition, a Perdana Nautika vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T09:20:53.148Z Perdana Petroleum receives vessel work orders from Petronas Carigali Asia, Malaysia, Petronas Carigali https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/iran-suspends-petrochemical-exports-to-prevent-internal-shortages https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/iwuobmsb/PetrochemicalComplexesinAsaluyeh8.jpg Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, South Pars, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T09:16:34.792Z Iran suspends petrochemical exports to prevent internal shortages MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Israel, South Pars oil and gas field https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/santos-sees-years-of-energy-market-fallout-from-middle-east-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-21/6z2ln2ul/2018-1-Dorado.jpg Dorado field bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T09:09:30.059Z Santos sees years of energy market fallout from Middle East war Oceania, Australia, Santos, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, North America, Alaska, Dorado https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-the-iran-conflict-has-shattered-traditional-oil-market-logic https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-23/4k2uqpaj/6a292a0e-bb41-4563-a66a-58c4aeafa671.jpg Yulong Island refining and chemical integration project bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T09:04:25.388Z OPINION | The Iran conflict has shattered traditional oil market logic MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/awards-2025-best-inland-patrol-boat-burgermeister-brauer-baltic-workboats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-30/ly3ijqx7/Hamburg-Police11.jpg Best Inland Patrol Boat – Bürgermeister Brauer bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Inland Patrol Boat – Burgermeister Brauer – Baltic Workboats Europe, Germany, Estonia, Baltic Workboats, Bürgermeister Brauer, Best of 2025 Awards https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/vessel-review-wakashio-maru-survey-and-navigation-training-vessel-for-japanese-technology-college https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/s8spl3vv/Wakashio-Maru-Mitsubishi-Heavy-Industries1.jpg Wakashio Maru bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:57:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Wakashio Maru – Survey and navigation training vessel for Japanese technology college Asia, Japan, Wakashio Maru, National Institute of Technology Toyama College, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Toyama Bay, Sea of Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/vessel-review-bjarkoy-torghatten-nords-new-ferry-built-for-daily-sailings-in-the-arctic-circle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/zga4pmw6/Bjarkøy-Remontowa-Shipbuilding-21.jpg Bjarkøy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/gmtnzspf/Bjarkøy-MarineTraffic-com-Jostein-Hals.jpg Bjarkøy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/ltfc8j88/Bjarkøy-Remontowa-Shipbuilding1.jpg Bjarkøy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/b2uffrty/Bjarkøy-Remontowa-Shipbuilding-31.jpg Bjarkøy bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Bjarkoy – Torghatten Nord's new ferry built for daily sailings in the Arctic Circle polar, Europe, Arctic, Norway, Torghatten Nord, Remontowa Shipbuilding, Poland, Bjarkøy (vessel), The Norwegian Ship Design Company, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/princess-cruises-places-order-for-three-new-cruise-ships-at-italian-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-24/0koixx9z/sun-princess-hero-sun-aegean-sea.jpg Sun Princess, a recent Fincantieri-built cruise ship bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:35:44.806Z Princess Cruises places order for three new cruise ships at Italian yard Europe, Italy, Fincantieri, North America, United States, Carnival Corporation, Princess Cruises https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-flat-as-us-iran-peace-talks-face-market-scepticism https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-08/3dm8yzpd/TankerChallengeProcyonatBPOilRefineryJettyKwinanaDecember202002.jpg Tanker Challenge Procyon at BP Oil Refinery Jetty, Kwinana bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:25:37.903Z Oil prices flat as US-Iran peace talks face market scepticism MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Asia, Pakistan, US Energy Information Administration, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-china-builds-a-bigger-oil-cushion-in-march-but-outlook-shifts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/7c3ea4n9/1481194726760078554.jpg Ningbo Daxie Development Zone bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:19:48.314Z OPINION | China builds a bigger oil cushion in March, but outlook shifts Asia, China, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/former-us-marine-pilot-accused-of-training-chinese-military-loses-extradition-appeal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-23/0nhw2yus/Fujian-carrier-launch-2025-PLA-Navy.b94a5d1.jpg A J-15 fighter aircraft takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier Fujian somewhere in the South China Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:13:16.357Z Former US Marine pilot accused of training Chinese military loses extradition appeal Oceania, Australia, North America, United States, US Marine Corps, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/euroseas-secures-three-year-charter-extension-for-feeder-boxship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-16/mhksfi9w/em-kea.jpeg EM Kea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T08:04:42.014Z Euroseas secures three year charter extension for feeder boxship Europe, Greece, Euroseas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/us-iran-friction-sends-fujairah-marine-fuel-sales-into-a-slump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-22/d5xrklnw/portoverviewbanner.jpg Port of Fujairah bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T07:58:08.081Z US-Iran friction sends Fujairah marine fuel sales into a slump MENA, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Port of Fujairah, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Khor Fakkan, Asia, Singapore, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/two-us-sanctioned-vlccs-defy-naval-blockade-to-enter-persian-gulf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T07:54:21.821Z Two US-sanctioned VLCCs defy naval blockade to enter Persian Gulf MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, US Central Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-threatens-sanctions-against-buyers-of-iranian-oil-expects-china-to-stop-purchases https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-22/yvk8y50r/170536571.jpg National Iranian Tanker Company tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-16T07:48:31.427Z US threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil, expects China to stop purchases North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Iran trade sanctions, Middle East Conflicts, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/ad-ports-group-signs-agreement-for-romanian-port-development https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-17/6sm43wsb/Port_of_Constanta_Photo_MarineTraffic_com_Phongsaphon_Suwansukho.jpg Port of Constanta bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T19:14:38.405Z AD Ports Group signs agreement for Romanian port development Europe, Romania, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AD Ports Group, Port of Constanta https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/saipem-secures-offshore-contracts-in-saudi-arabia-worth-400m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/200730-7-Saipem.jpg Saipem 7000 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T19:04:38.488Z Saipem secures offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia worth $400m Europe, Italy, Saipem, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/europe-seeks-to-diversify-energy-sources-with-canadian-lng-via-panama https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-16/tz3y17jm/compressedKsiLisimsProject.jpg Ksi Lisims LNG bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T18:50:22.152Z Europe seeks to diversify energy sources with Canadian LNG via Panama Europe, Germany, Uniper, North America, United States, Latin America, Panama Canal, Ksi Lisims LNG, Canada, Shell, United Kingdom, TotalEnergies, France, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/japanese-shipyards-secure-order-backlog-through-2029 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/rc57irq2/imabari-shipbuilding.0f4b511.jpg Imabari Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T18:39:39.600Z Japanese shipyards secure order backlog through 2029 Asia, Japan, Japan Ship Exporters' Association https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-floats-offering-safe-ship-exit-via-oman-side-of-hormuz-sources https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T18:26:49.630Z Iran floats offering safe ship exit via Oman side of Hormuz: sources MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, North America, United States, Israel, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-can-survive-two-month-oil-export-halt-before-production-cuts-amid-blockade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T18:19:56.493Z Iran can survive two-month oil export halt before production cuts amid blockade MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/russian-lng-cargo-from-sanctioned-portovaya-plant-heads-to-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/bijsylpq/dahej-lng-india Dahej LNG terminal, India bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T18:14:58.400Z Russian LNG cargo from sanctioned Portovaya plant heads to India Europe, Russia, sanctions, Asia, India, Portovaya LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-of-corpus-christi-reports-record-first-quarter-tonnage-for-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-21/6c0r86lb/1658504995311.jpg Port of Corpus Christi bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T18:04:05.644Z Port of Corpus Christi reports record first quarter tonnage for 2026 North America, United States, Port of Corpus Christi, Cheniere Energy Partners https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-edge-up-as-hormuz-bottlenecks-test-peace-momentum https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:56:25.263Z Oil prices edge up as Hormuz bottlenecks test peace momentum MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Israel, US Energy Information Administration, Asia, China, Europe, Russia, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/subsea-drone-demand-powers-40-per-cent-revenue-jump-for-exail https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-28/9est6rx9/exailmidsk-ster.jpg Rendering of a mine disposal vehicle bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:49:17.362Z Subsea drone demand powers 40 per cent revenue jump for Exail Europe, France, Exail, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/cosco-shipping-energy-transportation-to-order-two-newbuild-panamax-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-12/ieoxremr/cosco-shipping-vlcc-Credit-COSCO-Shipping.jpg COSCO Shipping tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:44:56.180Z COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation to order two newbuild Panamax tankers Asia, China, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, Panamax, COSCO Shipping Qidong Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/fincantieri-wins-30m-contract-to-equip-us-navy-landing-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-21/xkaez0j5/Medium-Marine-Landing-Ship-copy1.jpg Rendering of a landing ship medium bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:33:33.956Z Fincantieri wins $30m contract to equip US Navy landing ships Europe, Fincantieri, North America, United States, Fincantieri Marine Group, United States Navy, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-urals-oil-prices-climb-on-firm-demand-and-lower-freight https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:23:26.952Z Russian Urals oil prices climb on firm demand and lower freight Europe, Russia, Asia, India, North America, United States, sanctions, Port of Primorsk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/eni-subsidiary-vaar-energi-to-expand-production-at-arctic-oilfield https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/t5t2f99f/goliat-west-e1546508862391(1).jpg Platform at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:19:24.056Z Eni subsidiary Vaar Energi to expand production at Arctic oilfield Europe, Norway, Vaar Energi, Italy, Eni, Equinor, Arctic, polar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/coremarine-and-jumbo-offshore-secure-mooring-installation-contract-in-argentina https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/2qtti8yd/4635-Fairplayer-2043x2048.jpg Installation of soft-yoke mooring system bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T17:15:04.499Z CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore secure mooring installation contract in Argentina Latin America, Argentina, Jumbo Offshore, Europe, Norway, Netherlands, NOV, Pan American Energy, YPF, Harbour Energy, Golar LNG, Hilli Episeyo, MKII, pan amer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/energean-hopes-for-major-discovery-off-western-greece-says-ceo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-19/90sq9u68/block-2-map.png On November 6, 2025, ExxonMobil farmed in to Block 2, which is located in the northwest part of the Ionian Sea. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:39:28.891Z Energean hopes for major discovery off western Greece, says CEO Greece, Europe, Energean, Helleniq Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-says-iran-war-could-end-soon-as-us-blockades-iranian-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/gmdqz0y9/260331-N-NO146-4054.avif An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 117, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, March 31, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:36:18.779Z Trump says Iran war could end soon, as US blockades Iranian ports Iran, MENA, United States, North America, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/nov-middle-east-disruptions-to-weigh-on-first-quarter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/5tv7nb7t/VardMSBCrane.webp NOV heavy lift crane bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:23:22.500Z NOV: Middle East disruptions to weigh on first quarter NOV, United States, North America, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-i-asked-xi-jinping-not-to-give-iran-weapons https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-03/0ou8e5ni/ZzIvpvGpzP2u78Mv.png UUVs at China's "Victory Day" parade bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:15:47.446Z Trump: I asked Xi Jinping not to give Iran weapons Iran, MENA, China, Asia, United States, North America, politics, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-rattled-by-the-us-allies-eye-japans-biggest-arms-opening-since-ww2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/q45l9x74/Mitsubishi-Heavy-Industries1.jpg Commissioning of JS Chogei, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's fifth Taigei-class submarine, March 10, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T14:00:33.899Z FEATURE | Rattled by the US, allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2 Japan, Philippines, China, South Korea, Asia, Poland, Europe, politics, Mitsubishi Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-used-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-ft-reports-beijing-denies https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/x3ej6263/IMCMEX141030-N-OA702-049.jpg Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T13:41:22.549Z Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports; Beijing denies. Iran, MENA, Bahrain, China, Asia, United States, North America, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-expansion-commences-at-cuxhaven-offshore-wind-terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/retwqlss/1775654649726.jpg The TSHD Meuse River undertaking dredging works bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T11:25:31.154Z Port expansion commences at Cuxhaven offshore wind terminal Europe, Belgium, DEME, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Netherlands, Port of Cuxhaven, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/keel-laid-for-asso-subseas-new-cable-laying-vessel-in-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/lf13hl4h/Owners-and-Shipyard.jpg Keel laying ceremony for Althea, Asso Subsea's new cable laying vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T11:06:09.334Z Keel laid for Asso Subsea's new cable laying vessel in China Asso Subsea, Europe, Greece, Althea, Asso Subsea Group, China Merchants Heavy Industry Shenzhen, Asia, China, China Merchants Heavy Industry, Asso Subsea Astrea, europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/dfds-raises-full-year-earnings-forecast-following-strong-network-performance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-31/eg8fu6gh/Screenshot-2026-03-31-at-12-50-16-HSC-Tarifa-Jet-FRS-Ferry.jpg Tarifa Jet bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:51:18.855Z DFDS raises full-year earnings forecast following strong network performance Europe, Denmark, DFDS, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/china-restricts-access-to-disputed-shoal-with-ships-and-barriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-18/rnk69ln1/ScarboroughShoalLandsat.jpg Scarborough Shoal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:26:49.405Z China restricts access to disputed shoal with ships and barriers Asia, China, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, China Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/gazprom-sends-second-lng-shipment-from-portovaya-plant-to-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/vchuqa7t/DeWatermark.ai1761751047247.jpeg Satellite map of Portovaya LNG plant, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:21:11.497Z Gazprom sends second LNG shipment from Portovaya plant to China Europe, Russia, Gazprom, Asia, China, Portovaya LNG, Beihai LNG terminal, Arctic LNG 2, sanctions, MENA, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/navigator-gas-to-sell-eight-vessels-and-exit-unigas-pool-for-183m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/x3xzzssh/happy-pelican.jpg Happy Pelican bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:17:27.572Z Navigator Gas to sell eight vessels and exit Unigas pool for $183m Navigator Gas, Europe, United Kingdom, Unigas, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Germany, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/russian-seaborne-grain-exports-skyrocket-with-1137-per-cent-jump-in-march https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/p9m696mi/novorossiysk1.jpg Port of Novorossiysk bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:06:11.386Z Russian seaborne grain exports skyrocket with 113.7 per cent jump in March Europe, Russia, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/ukraine-puts-stolen-russian-grain-on-the-agenda-with-israel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-08/3hn8t0f4/1.webp Bulk carrier loading cargo at Port of Odesa in Ukraine bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T10:02:44.595Z Ukraine puts "stolen" Russian grain on the agenda with Israel Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, MENA, Israel, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russia-pledges-continued-oil-supplies-to-fuel-starved-cuba https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-08/yadrf2pt/cuba-02.jpg Map of Cuba bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:57:31.477Z Russia pledges continued oil supplies to fuel-starved Cuba politics, Latin America, Cuba, North America, United States, Europe, Russia, Venezuela, Mexico, China, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/exmars-newest-ammonia-fuelled-tankers-formally-named https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/gzl2gm04/d5702c53-f009-404e-9e38-6c514796a5d9.jpg Naming ceremony of Antwerpen and Arlon, Exmar's new ammonia-fuelled tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:52:02.315Z Exmar's newest ammonia-fuelled tankers formally named Asia, South Korea, Europe, France, Belgium, Exmar, Exmar LPG France, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Trafigura https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/south-korea-secures-273m-barrels-of-crude-oil-through-end-of-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-01/w6cu78qy/yeosu-fuel-terminal-korea.jpeg Yeosu oil terminal, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:36:58.672Z South Korea secures 273m barrels of crude oil through end of year Asia, South Korea, Europe, Kazakhstan, MENA, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/china-orders-maersk-and-msc-to-halt-operations-at-panama-canal-ports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-11/7roou6x0/mainPic-PPC-BalboaBeth-14y18.jpg Port of Balboa, Panama bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:32:55.567Z China orders Maersk and MSC to halt operations at Panama Canal ports Asia, China, Europe, Denmark, Maersk, Switzerland, MSC, Latin America, Panama, Panama Canal, politics, CK Hutchison Group, Hong Kong, North America, United States, BlackRock https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/factbox-the-tankers-that-cleared-the-strait-of-hormuz-after-the-war-began https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/arbg0acz/bw-elm.jpeg BW Elm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T09:27:27.289Z FACTBOX | The tankers that cleared the Strait of Hormuz after the war began MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, India, Indian Oil Corporation, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Petronas, Unipec, SINOPEC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/awards-2025-best-inland-tour-boat-silver-raven-one2three-naval-architects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-26/1y4f3gy8/Vulkan-UK-main-21.jpg Best Inland Tour Boat – Silver Raven bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:58:00.000Z AWARDS 2025 | Best Inland Tour Boat – Silver Raven – One2Three Naval Architects Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, Oceania, One2Three Naval Architects, Silver Raven, River Thames https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/vessel-review-snow-flower-cool-carriers-to-deploy-versatile-reefer-ship-on-global-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/fbt2xtmj/Snow-Flower-Cool-Carriers.jpg Snow Flower https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/iw6q72vl/Close-up-of-superstructure-Snow-Flower-Cool-Carriers.jpg Close-up of superstructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/aq3e1dl2/Snow-Flower-MarineTraffic-com-Konstantin-von-Malsem.jpg Snow Flower https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/17djjq8k/Snow-Flower-GA2.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Snow Flower – Cool Carriers to deploy versatile reefer ship on global routes Asia, Japan, ClassNK, Cool Carriers, Snow Flower, Cyprus, MENA, Kitanihon Shipbuilding, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/vessel-review-hidramar-ultra-22000-panamax-capable-floating-dock-delivered-to-spains-tenerife-shipyards https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/veow1rgu/Hidramar-Ultra-22000-Hidramar-Group21.jpg Hidramar Ultra 22000 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-11/1ajx2339/Hidramar-Ultra-22000.jpg Hidramar Ultra 22000 bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Hidramar Ultra 22000 – Panamax-capable floating dock delivered to Spain's Tenerife Shipyards Europe, Spain, Hidramar Group, Hidramar Ultra 22000, Tenerife Shipyards, Canary Islands, China, Asia, Panamax, Huarun Dadong Dockyard, Lloyd's Register https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/sanctioned-tanker-returns-to-strait-of-hormuz-just-24-hours-after-clearing-it https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:42:45.247Z Sanctioned tanker returns to Strait of Hormuz just 24 hours after clearing it North America, United States, Persian Gulf, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command, Asia, China, Middle East Conflicts, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Vietnam, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/two-oil-tankers-intercepted-by-us-navy-while-departing-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:36:02.959Z Two oil tankers intercepted by US Navy while departing Iran North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Gulf of Oman, Chabahar Port https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/argentine-grain-ports-paralysed-by-trucker-protests https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-10/gd8y3lrn/c2VydmljZT1pbWFnZXMmc3JjPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGYW50YXJlc3NoaXBwaW5nLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxNCUyRjAzJTJGQmFoaWEtQmxhbmNhLTMuanBnJmNhY2hlTWFya2VyPTE3MTM5NzU5ODYtMTU4ODU0JnRva2VuPTQ1YjczYzIzMjAwOTJhZDY.q.webp Bahia Blanca grain port bairdmaritime en 2026-04-15T08:29:35.298Z Argentine grain ports paralysed by trucker protests Latin America, Argentina, Bahia Blanca Port, strike action