https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-decommissioning/af-heerema-consortium-awarded-north-sea-platform-removal-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/fm98ihr4/5647631d-4f00-432f-8fa7-de0f7abc8170-w784h503crop.jpg AF Environmental Base Vats bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T10:12:30.752Z AF-Heerema consortium awarded North Sea platform removal contract Europe, Norway, AF Gruppen, North Sea, United Kingdom, Heerema Marine Contractors, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/drones-coast-guard-funding-in-taiwans-trillion-dollar-defence-budget https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/vsv3upd8/202604291380ae31e2064d4b979b451f4748b857.jpg Taiwan Coast Guard vessel PP-10081 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:55:16.999Z Drones, coast guard funding in Taiwan's trillion-dollar defence budget Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, Taiwan Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-chinas-russian-oil-binge-begins-to-pinch-indian-refiners https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:47:08.120Z OPINION | China’s Russian oil binge begins to pinch Indian refiners Asia, China, Russia, Europe, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-holds-flat-at-nine-transits-amid-uncertainty https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:39:12.257Z Strait of Hormuz shipping holds flat at nine transits amid uncertainty MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/hoegh-autoliners-revenue-up-profit-down-in-q2-amid-shipping-disruptions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-04/hltqn8y3/1756837493424.jpg Höegh Moonlight bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:33:39.340Z Hoegh Autoliners revenue up, profit down in Q2 amid shipping disruptions Europe, Norway, Höegh Autoliners, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/panama-faces-15b-arbitration-claim-from-ck-hutchison https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-04/3f1tzcd7/background0.jpg Panama Ports Company bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:22:05.904Z Panama faces $1.5b arbitration claim from CK Hutchison Asia, Hong Kong, China, CK Hutchison Group, Latin America, Panama, Port of Balboa (Panama), Port of Cristobal, North America, United States, BlackRock, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Italy, Switzerland, COSCO Shipping, Panama Ports Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/el-niño-threat-sparks-urgent-calls-to-dredge-critical-amazon-waterway https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/ti0lsl24/Tapajosrivermap.jpg Map of Amazon basin (Tapajos River highlighted) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:16:47.801Z El Niño threat sparks urgent calls to dredge critical Amazon waterway Latin America, Brazil, Amazon River, Bunge, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/other-inland-waters-operations/danube-river-works-prevent-total-shutdown-at-hungary-nuclear-plant https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-02/ikr8zdsy/record-low-danube-forces-paks-reactor-off-hungary-grid-16x9.webp Paks nuclear power plant bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T09:07:10.195Z Danube river works prevent total shutdown at Hungary nuclear plant Europe, Hungary, Danube River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/vessel-review-its-about-time-catamaran-ferry-to-provide-airport-shuttle-services-in-saint-lucia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/t5bju079/Its-About-Time-main.jpg It's About Time https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/hip8kd9c/Its-About-Time-2.jpg It's About Time https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/0prezwxe/Its-About-Time-lower-deck.webp Main deck cabin interior https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/osgy82ms/Its-About-Time-upper-deck.webp Upper deck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/iruee092/Its-About-Time-wheelhouse.webp Wheelhouse https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/gaemuum3/Its-About-Time-main-2.jpg It's About Time bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | It's About Time – Catamaran ferry to provide airport shuttle services in Saint Lucia Saint Lucia, It's About Time (vessel), Latin America, FunToSee Island Ferry, Caribbean https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-shennongxi-no-16-electric-sightseeing-and-events-vessel-for-inland-navigation-in-chinas-hubei-province https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/ximr121q/Shennongxi-No-16-2.jpg Shennongxi No 16 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/ffjtubxm/8ba875db57ed450fb88d9d799dc52cde1.jpg Shennongxi No 16 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/hwsvvjxe/Shennongxi-No-16-31.jpg Shennongxi No 16 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Shennongxi No 16 – Electric sightseeing and events vessel for inland navigation in China's Hubei province Asia, China, Shennongxi No 16 (vessel), Hubei Cultural Tourism Group, Yidu Jianghui Offshore Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/opinion-aukus-much-ado-about-hmas-stirling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/1bebocpm/USS-Vermont-Australian-Submarine-Agency.jpg The US Navy Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Vermont departs HMAS Stirling after undergoing maintenance work, November 28, 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | AUKUS: Much ado about HMAS Stirling Oceania, AUKUS, North America, United States, Australia, US Navy, Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, SSN AUKUS https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/passenger-vessel-news-roundup-august-20-hydrofoil-ferry-trials-new-arctic-cruise-ship-concept-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/detomv8o/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/an8rbbf0/700ckb26081811.jpg Andrey Baykov https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-14/dwu8jv7n/USC1.jpg Rendering of United Shipbuilding Corporation's ice-capable expedition cruise ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-12/lnpmiaa1/b471fe389ee4ba7cd357d89a3f9d84eb3f71d0bf-5000x2813-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Concept render of Crystal Cruises' new series of ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-11/v8bxgjpd/Nefteflot1.jpg Commemorative plaque photographed during the keel-laying ceremony for two new Project MPKS-L ferries ordered by Russia's State Transport Leasing Company, August 6, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-10/8tjdd1gy/Ptah-Float-Out-Exterior-River-11.jpg Viking Ptah bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T08:18:03.753Z Passenger Vessel News Roundup | August 20 – Hydrofoil ferry trials, new Arctic cruise ship concept and more Europe, Russia, Andrey Baykov (vessel), Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, United Shipbuilding Corporation, polar, Arctic, Italy, Fincantieri, North America, United States, Crystal Cruises, Nefteflot, Project MPKS L, Viking Cruises, MENA, Egypt, Viking Ptah (vessel), Nile River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/scottish-shipbuilder-ferguson-marine-to-cut-nearly-a-fourth-of-workforce https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/jbxdp4tc/glen-rosa-9424-71941.jpg Launch of the CalMac ferry Glen Rosa at Ferguson Marine's facilities, April 9, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T07:55:13.786Z Scottish shipbuilder Ferguson Marine to cut nearly a fourth of workforce Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Ferguson Marine, Glen Rosa, Glen Sannox, CalMac Ferries, Caledonian Maritime Assets https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/louisiana-builder-launches-two-us-navy-berthing-and-messing-barges https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/7w8u6acj/PAE-Maritime1.jpg A US Navy YRBM-57-class berthing and messing barge following launch bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T07:08:38.840Z Louisiana builder launches two US Navy berthing and messing barges North America, United States, US Navy, Louisiana, Conrad Shipyard, YRBM 63 (vessel), YRBM 64 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/new-patrol-vessel-to-be-used-for-fisheries-enforcement-off-western-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/e6blvbn9/Roger-Cook1.jpg The fisheries patrol vessel Equinox bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T06:54:03.423Z New patrol vessel to be used for fisheries enforcement off Western Australia Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Equinox (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/three-arrested-following-vessel-collision-in-greeces-ionian-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/eh8pqfvo/Port-of-Argostoli-in-Greece-MarineTraffic-com-Vera-Zec-Deskovic.jpg The Port of Argostoli in Greece bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T03:31:51.385Z Three arrested following vessel collision in Greece's Ionian Islands Europe, incidents, Greece, Port of Argostoli (Greece), Hellenic Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/potting/rare-red-crab-species-discovered-off-western-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/aees4m0l/Deep-sea-crab-species-Paralomis-papua.jpg Deep sea crab species Paralomis papua bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T03:02:17.654Z Rare red crab species discovered off Western Australia Australia, Oceania, Western Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/chinas-newnew-shipping-to-deploy-additional-container-vessels-on-northern-sea-route https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/21003a63-aa55-4926-b6e6-432f94596b08/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-FSUE-Atomflot.jpg The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika escorting a vessel through ice on the Northern Sea Route bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T01:29:39.824Z China's NewNew Shipping to deploy additional container vessels on Northern Sea Route Asia, Europe, polar, Arctic, Northern Sea Route, China, Russia, Hainan Yangpu Newnew Shipping, Port of Murmansk, Sea Port of Saint Petersburg, Port of Arkhangelsk, Port of Tianjin https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/new-zealands-lyttelton-port-to-invest-over-480m-in-wharf-and-terminal-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/cjwv8d4k/Te-Awaparahi-Bay-Expansion-From-North-scaled1.jpg Artist's impression of the Te Awaparahi Bay port expansion project bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T01:06:18.652Z New Zealand's Lyttelton Port to invest over $480m in wharf and terminal expansion Oceania, New Zealand, Lyttelton Port Company, Port of Lyttelton (New Zealand) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/qatarenergy-takes-delivery-of-174000cbm-lng-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/vm4ygefe/Al-Sabsab1.jpg Al Sabsab bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T00:54:12.706Z QatarEnergy takes delivery of 174,000cbm LNG carrier Asia, MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, China, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, Al Sabsab (vessel), LNG, China Classification Society, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Mitsui OSK Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/six-injured-after-tour-boat-crashes-into-concrete-blocks-off-zakynthos-greece https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-16/ol8gmhjr/ΛΣ-6012.2e16d0ba.fill-900x4001.jpg A Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T00:39:10.611Z Six injured after tour boat crashes into concrete blocks off Zakynthos, Greece Europe, incidents, Greece, Hellenic Coast Guard, Port of Agios Nikolaos (Greece) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/peruvian-navys-newest-landing-ship-hits-the-water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/hogrcd8x/Peruvian-Navy.jpg Launch of the Peruvian Navy landing ship BAP Chimbote with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori as guest of honour, August 18, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T00:15:08.760Z Peruvian Navy's newest landing ship hits the water Latin America, Asia, South Korea, SIMA, Peru, Peruvian Navy, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, BAP Chimbote (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/k-line-to-commence-operations-at-port-of-kobe-container-terminals-pc14-17 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/m9icoybh/dd0c273d-677b-80df-4bd3-6d6c9cb26ca31.jpg Kobe International Container Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T23:54:39.355Z K Line to commence operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17 Asia, Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Port of Kobe, Kobe International Container Terminal, Mitsui OSK Lines https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/norwind-offshores-newest-csov-arrives-in-norway-for-final-outfitting https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/nr0ujmhk/Vard1.jpg Norwind Marin bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T23:39:31.889Z Norwind Offshore's newest CSOV arrives in Norway for final outfitting Europe, Norwind Offshore, Norway, Vard Søviknes, Vard, Vard Shipyards Romania, Romania, Norwind Marin (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/undersea-mining/noaa-to-map-deep-waters-off-american-samoa-for-critical-minerals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/ldc5ag97/ex-bow-hires.jpg NOAA exploratory vessel Okeanos Explorer bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:24:46.251Z NOAA to map deep waters off American Samoa for critical minerals North America, United States, NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA Ocean Exploration, Okeanos Explorer (vessel), American Samoa https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-near-three-week-high-as-uae-cuts-iran-financial-ties https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:20:47.492Z Oil prices near three-week high as UAE cuts Iran financial ties MENA, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/despite-western-blowback-south-korean-containership-to-test-arctic-passage-to-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/21003a63-aa55-4926-b6e6-432f94596b08/bairdmaritime_import_wp-content_uploads_Photo-FSUE-Atomflot.jpg The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika (foreground) escorting a vessel through ice on the Northern Sea Route bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:15:27.168Z Despite Western blowback, South Korean containership to test Arctic passage to Europe Asia, South Korea, Europe, Russia, Arctic, polar, PanStar Group, Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom, Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Poland, Port of Gdansk, Northern Sea Route, China, russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/tit-for-tat-shipping-attacks-effectively-halt-black-sea-grain-exports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/49iwsqr2/golden-leo.jpg Aftermath of Russian missle attack on Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T18:05:09.126Z Tit-for-tat shipping attacks effectively halt Black Sea grain exports Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Odessa, Port of Tuapse, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/exxonmobil-partners-award-11b-in-contracts-for-mozambique-lng-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/j2f8ckmd/rovuma-lng-futuri-impianti-mozambico-1-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Concept render of Rovuma LNG's liquefaction facilities in Mozambique bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:57:03.271Z ExxonMobil, partners award $1.1b in contracts for Mozambique LNG project North America, United States, ExxonMobil, ExxonMobil Mozambique, Africa, Mozambique, ENH, Asia, China, CNPC, South Korea, KOGAS, MENA, United Arab Emirates, XRG, United Kingdom, OneSubsea, Aker Solutions, Norway, Sumitomo Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-tests-buyer-appetite-again-with-ninth-spot-crude-tender-since-june https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:49:46.490Z ADNOC tests buyer appetite again with ninth spot crude tender since June MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-retreats-to-multi-week-low-on-vessel-slump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-11/3qz9hz3j/2863351.jpg Golden Amreen, a Capesize bulker owned by Golden Ocean bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:44:37.495Z Baltic dry bulk index retreats to multi-week low on vessel slump North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/turkey-sets-sights-on-syrian-oil-and-gas-exploration https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-01/91p10rco/emin-huric-MeME21VDU3A-unsplash.jpg Map showing Syria bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:37:14.424Z Turkey sets sights on Syrian oil and gas exploration MENA, Turkey, Syria, TPAO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/havila-shipping-reports-pre-tax-loss-as-q2-revenue-declines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-03/ftpvdyeo/27EC5C9160984B178BCE23F34534F5341.jpg The Havila Shipping platform supply vessel Havila Venus bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:33:20.730Z Havila Shipping reports pre-tax loss as Q2 revenue declines Europe, Norway, Havila Shipping, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/second-suspect-in-2022-nord-stream-blasts-arrested-in-croatia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-21/lnljd34m/Nord_Stream_gas_leaks_2022.jpg Dates and locations of Nord Stream leaks bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:16:23.722Z Second suspect in 2022 Nord Stream blasts arrested in Croatia Europe, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Croatia, Nord Stream https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/bp-cuts-output-for-maintenance-at-azerbaijan-offshore-platform https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/0j0vrwkh/central-azeri1.jpg.img.1024.medium.avif Central Azeri platform bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:10:25.935Z BP cuts output for maintenance at Azerbaijan offshore platform Europe, Azerbaijan, BP, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/tiny-rise-in-rhine-water-levels-offers-little-relief-for-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T17:06:53.109Z Tiny rise in Rhine water levels offers little relief for shipping Europe, Germany, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/tasports-starts-consultation-on-30-year-port-strategy https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-06/373mqqb9/TasPorts.jpg Port of Devonport, Tasmania bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T10:21:17.309Z TasPorts starts consultation on 30-year port strategy Oceania, Australia, TasPorts, Tasmania, Port of Burnie, Port of Devonport (Australia), Port of Hobart https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/fuel-exporter-russia-forced-to-import-from-asia-after-refinery-attacks 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 2026-08-19T10:18:23.692Z Fuel exporter Russia forced to import from Asia after refinery attacks Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Asia, Malaysia, South Korea, India https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/feature-beijing-expands-reach-in-disputed-south-china-sea-with-new-man-made-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-09/pfrfai1j/GreatWallOfSand.jpg South China Sea reefs and islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/tq1.jpg Woody Island bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T10:09:38.510Z FEATURE | Beijing expands reach in disputed South China Sea with new man-made island Asia, China, South China Sea, Paracel Islands, Spratly Islands, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei https://www.bairdmaritime.com/inland-waters/other-inland-waters-operations/feature-against-floods-and-financial-odds-indian-snake-boat-racers-power-on https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/b0v16p8w/Vallam-kali.jpg "Vallam kali", or snake boat racing in India https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/hq99g6dm/indian_snake_boat.jpg An Indian "snake boat" bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:59:55.502Z FEATURE | Against floods and financial odds, Indian "snake boat" racers power on Asia, India, Kerala https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/swedish-maritime-administration-seeks-to-retain-maritime-rescue-services https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/u33ylck8/sjo-flygraddning.jpg Swedish maritime and air rescue service bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:48:49.717Z Swedish Maritime Administration seeks to retain maritime rescue services Europe, Sweden, Swedish Maritime Administration, Swedish Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/lack-of-clear-reopening-signals-curbs-strait-of-hormuz-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:42:12.962Z Lack of clear reopening signals curbs Strait of Hormuz shipping MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/iranian-missiles-targeting-maritime-traffic-fall-into-sea-uae-says 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 2026-08-19T09:37:46.761Z Iranian missiles targeting maritime traffic fall into sea, UAE says MENA, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Strait of Hormuz, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/robust-demand-drives-near-record-july-volume-at-port-of-los-angeles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-02/nd9k2j2t/Port-of-LA.jpg Port of Los Angeles bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:31:20.086Z Robust demand drives near-record July volume at Port of Los Angeles North America, United States, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, Asia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-craft-news-roundup-august-19-indonesian-one-way-attack-usv-us-developed-long-range-uuv-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/wbcutyox/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/955ws8mc/5174330bbf6f41696cbcb9a551a19e95a19822321.jpg The Lady of the Lake, Zero USV's new 17-metre long-endurance unmanned surface vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-10/6bhl0xwa/Lantern-Fish1.jpg Raytheon and CET's unmanned undersea vehicle https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-06/vya8xmwb/Indonesian-Navy.jpg Indonesian Navy one-way attack USV https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/pyo58zxe/HHzkGisWgAYP332.jpg Ukraine's MAGURA V3 USV bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:23:20.352Z Unmanned Craft News Roundup | August 19 – Indonesian one-way attack USV, US-developed long-range UUV and more Europe, United Kingdom, Zero USV, The Lady of the Lake (vessel), Manor Marine, Greece, Skaramangas Shipyards, Qualco Group, Olympic Marine, RTX, Composite Energy Technologies, Raytheon, Asia, Indonesia, Indonesian Navy, Ukraine, Uforce, ReconCraft, United States, North America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/oocls-newest-methanol-powered-ship-launched-in-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/z4fj6p3w/20260818195839777.jpg Launch of OOCL's new 24,168TEU methanol-powered vessel, August 18, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T09:10:48.269Z OOCL's newest methanol-powered ship launched in China Asia, China, Orient Overseas Container Line, Hong Kong, Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering, American Bureau of shipping (ABS) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/vessel-review-port-kembla-20-compact-fast-rescue-boat-optimised-for-australias-lake-illawarra https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/8sdhwwbq/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-main1.jpg Port Kembla 20 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/bha33ucs/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-21.jpg Port Kembla 20 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/su8wwpow/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-51.jpg Helm station https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/nge33e8g/Port-Kembla-20-Marine-Rescue-NSW-31.jpg Port Kembla 20 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Port Kembla 20 – Compact fast rescue boat optimised for Australia's Lake Illawarra Oceania, Australia, Marine Rescue NSW, New South Wales, Lake Illawarra, Port Kembla 20 (vessel), Sentinel Boats, Australian Maritime Safety Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-pacific-ineos-chocolate-large-ethane-carrier-to-operate-on-global-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/qq132ovq/Pacific-Ineos-Chocolate1.jpg Pacific Ineos Chocolate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/fzksso9f/Pacific-Ineos-Chocolate-MarineTraffic-com-Shubham-Gangan.jpg Pacific Ineos Chocolate bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Pacific Ineos Chocolate – Large ethane carrier to operate on global routes Asia, China, Hong Kong, Europe, United Kingdom, Pacific Gas, Pacific Ineos Chocolate (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, American Bureau of shipping (ABS), Jiangnan Shipyard, INEOS Trading and Shipping, Ineos Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-russian-hydrofoil-ferry-enters-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/an8rbbf0/700ckb26081811.jpg Andrey Baykov bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:43:41.515Z New Russian hydrofoil ferry enters sea trials Europe, Russia, Andrey Baykov (vessel), Project 03580, Alexeev’s Hydrofoil Design Bureau, State Transport Leasing Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/glomar-offshore-unveils-new-osv-concept https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/6htz5g2j/C-Job-Naval-Architects1.jpg Rendering of the 80-metre OSV developed jointly by Glomar Offshore and C-Job Naval Architects bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T08:17:03.457Z Glomar Offshore unveils new OSV concept GloMar Offshore, C Job Naval Architects, Netherlands, Europe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/decommissioned-dredger-to-be-sunk-to-serve-as-artificial-reef-off-south-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/14fzy92l/South-Australia-Department-of-Infrastructure-and-Transport1.jpg The dredger Andrew Wilson, which will be sunk off South Australia to serve as an artificial reef bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T07:54:47.789Z Decommissioned dredger to be sunk to serve as artificial reef off South Australia Oceania, Australia, South Australia, Andrew Wilson (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/philippine-towage-firm-harbor-star-returns-to-profit-in-q2-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/38oacjuf/57428083112758821845588727677167585933452949n1.jpg Two Harbor Star Shipping Services tugs participate in an oil spill response exercise. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T07:29:21.229Z Philippine towage firm Harbor Star returns to profit in Q2 2026 Asia, Philippines, Harbor Star Shipping Services, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-tug-runs-aground-off-zambales-philippines-all-nine-crew-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/syf24r6c/PCG.jpg Philippine Coast Guard personnel board the grounded tug SL Sual 1 off Botolan municipality in the Philippines' Zambales province, August 14, 2026. The tug was deliberately run aground after her crew discovered that a hull breach had caused her engine room to become flooded with seawater. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T07:09:43.788Z VIDEO | Tug runs aground off Zambales, Philippines; all nine crew rescued incidents, Asia, Philippines, Zambales, Philippine Coast Guard, SL Sual 1 (vessel), Sual 1 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/book-review-war-dog-breaking-the-chains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/sj8n9t19/original97807336544661.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T06:43:07.836Z BOOK REVIEW | War Dog: Breaking the Chains book review, Oceania, Australia, Hachette Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/south-korean-builder-delivers-rocket-equipped-fast-patrol-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/ma46g122/DAPA.jpg ROKS Chamsuri-231, a Gumdoksuri-class patrol killer medium rocket vessel of the Republic of Korea Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T05:21:54.033Z South Korean builder delivers rocket-equipped fast patrol vessel Asia, South Korea, Republic of Korea Navy, HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, ROKS Chamsuri 231, patrol killer medium rocket, Gumdoksuri class, HJ Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/us-coast-guard-rescues-two-people-from-sinking-personal-watercraft-near-government-cut-florida https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/ee4iurj1/260817-G-G0107-10021.jpg A US Coast Guard Station Miami Beach boat crew rescues a mariner after the latter's personal watercraft began taking on water near the Government Cut channel, August 17, 2026. Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders received notification from Miami-Dade dispatch at approximately 14:30 local time reporting a green and white personal watercraft taking on water with two people aboard. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T03:26:33.821Z US Coast Guard rescues two people from sinking personal watercraft near Government Cut, Florida North America, United States, Florida, US Coast Guard, incidents, Miami Dade Fire Rescue, Miami Dade Fire Rescue Department https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-forces-arrive-in-iceland-for-exercise-northern-viking https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/qyb53lbh/260818-N-XT273-10091.jpg Representatives of Iceland, the US and other participating nations at the opening ceremony of Exercise Northern Viking in Keflavik, August 18, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T03:18:24.297Z US forces arrive in Iceland for Exercise Northern Viking Iceland, North America, United States, Icelandic Coast Guard, US Navy, NATO, Europe, Belgium, Denmark, France, Norway, Poland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/new-long-endurance-usv-formally-named https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/955ws8mc/5174330bbf6f41696cbcb9a551a19e95a19822321.jpg The Lady of the Lake, Zero USV's new 17-metre long-endurance unmanned surface vehicle bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T02:45:58.052Z New long-endurance USV formally named Europe, United Kingdom, Zero USV, Manor Marine, The Lady of the Lake (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/builders-trials-begin-for-russian-navy-nuclear-torpedo-capable-submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-04/q08mewzq/Sevmash1.jpg Launch of the future Khabarovsk, the Russian Navy's first Project 09851 nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, November 1, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T02:03:47.256Z Builder's trials begin for Russian Navy nuclear torpedo-capable submarine Europe, Russia, Russian Navy, Khabarovsk, Project 09851, Sevmash https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/worlds-largest-civilian-hospital-ship-arrives-in-ghana-for-10-month-stay https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-29/5m5ud3f0/SNC220527GLMARRIVALDAKARDRONECB004HI-MID.jpg The hospital ships Africa Mercy (left) and Global Mercy bairdmaritime en 2026-08-19T01:56:30.874Z World's largest civilian hospital ship arrives in Ghana for 10-month stay Africa, Ghana, Mercy Ships, Global Mercy, Port of Tema 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