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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/offshore-accommodation/malaysias-petra-energy-to-sell-two-accommodation-vessels-for-15m</loc>
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<news:title>Malaysia's Petra Energy to sell two accommodation vessels for $15m</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipping-traffic-through-bab-el-mandeb-surges-to-weekly-high</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:23:35.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shipping traffic through Bab el-Mandeb surges to weekly high</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/adani-ports-beats-global-trade-headwinds-with-higher-q1-2026-profit</loc>
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<image:caption>Krishnapatnam Port</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:19:21.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Ports beats global trade headwinds with higher Q1 2026 profit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/iran-dashes-diplomatic-breakthrough-hopes-over-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:15:25.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran dashes diplomatic breakthrough hopes over Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/jinhui-holdings-enters-sale-and-leaseback-deals-for-two-new-bulkers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-11/bk504gj7/Jinhui-Shipping.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Jinhui bulk carrier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:09:14.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jinhui Holdings enters sale and leaseback deals for two new bulkers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/iran-war-spurs-us-and-saudi-consortium-to-fast-track-5b-refinery-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/p53fgm5z/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf) map</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:06:27.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran war spurs US and Saudi consortium to fast-track $5b refinery plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/feature-exposed-by-us-war-iran-rushes-to-secure-chinese-missiles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/480onnkn/QW-12MANPADSArmy-20222022-08-202262.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A QW-12 man-portable air defence system</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-09/bibttua6/iran-strike-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US forces launch strikes against targets in Iran in retaliation to attacks on ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:00:53.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Exposed by US war, Iran rushes to secure Chinese missiles</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Asia, China, Pakistan, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/petrobras-pushes-production-to-its-limits-on-conflict-driven-import-cuts</loc>
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<image:caption>Petrobras' P-40 offshore oil platform</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:54:16.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrobras pushes production to its limits on conflict-driven import cuts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Latin America, Petrobras</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-july-29-chinese-yards-focus-bulker-deliveries-to-africa-swiss-car-carrier-order-and-more</loc>
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<image:caption>Representatives of Sallaum Lines and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard at the signing of the contract for a new 8,600CEU pure car and truck carrier, July 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wontanara</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zijing Mining Group's inland bulk carrier Jinhang No 1</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Glovis Nova</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:52:29.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | July 29 – Chinese yards focus: bulker deliveries to Africa, Swiss car carrier order and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Switzerland, Sallaum Lines, China, Asia, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, North America, Canada, CSL Group, Wontanara (vessel), CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding, Shandong Xinneng Shipbuilding, Tanzania, Africa, Zijin Mining Group, South Korea, Korea Ocean Business Corporation, Glovis Nova (vessel), China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings, Singapore, Tsuneishi Group Zhoushan Shipbuilding, seacon ship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/new-zealand-greenlights-offshore-exploration-first-after-reversing-ban</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/s8wjx8cb/political-3224681920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map showing Australia, New Zealand and the Tasman Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:48:34.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand greenlights offshore exploration, first after reversing ban</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, New Zealand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/floating-energy-storage-tank-prototype-deployed-off-italy</loc>
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<image:caption>Sizable Energy's offshore energy storage tank prototype being installed via crane</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:36:03.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floating energy storage tank prototype deployed off Italy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sizable Energy, Europe, Italy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/no-deal-on-hormuz-fees-us-oil-group-rejects-proposed-waterway-tolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:35:05.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No deal on Hormuz fees: US oil group rejects proposed waterway tolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, North America, United States, American Petroleum Institute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-tensions-escalate-as-us-and-saudi-strikes-pro-iran-groups-in-iraq</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/t43okep9/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Middle East map</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:28:01.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Tensions escalate as US and Saudi strikes pro-Iran groups in Iraq</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/saudi-oil-tanker-forced-off-course-following-houthi-missile-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-04/zh2edq9d/Houthi-Asef-missile1(1).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Close-up of Asef missiles used by Yemen's Houthi rebels in attacks on shipping in the Red Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:18:41.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi oil tanker forced off course following Houthi missile attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthi rebels, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Red Sea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/sallaum-lines-selects-chinese-builder-for-new-dual-fuel-car-carrier</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/cxjge85j/8600-CEU-CAR-CARRIER-SIGN-CEREMONY-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatives of Sallaum Lines and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard at the signing of the contract for a new 8,600CEU pure car and truck carrier, July 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:18:13.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sallaum Lines selects Chinese builder for new dual-fuel car carrier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Switzerland, Asia, China, Sallaum Lines, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, LNG, China Merchants Group, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/canadas-team-omer-defends-title-sets-new-record-at-seventh-european-international-submarine-races</loc>
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<image:caption>Team OMER's human-powered submarine during the 2026 European International Submarine Races held in Gosport, UK. Team OMER won the 2026 races, adding to their previous victories in 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2024.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Divers prepare a human-powered submarine at QinetiQ’s Ocean Basin facility in Gosport, UK.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Participants watch video footage of National Cheng Kung University's (Taiwan) submarine during the races.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A diver inspects the University of Victoria's (Canada) human-powered submarine.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Defending champions Team OMER with their submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T08:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canada's Team OMER defends title, sets new record at seventh European International Submarine Races</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, European International Submarine Races, North America, Canada, United States, Taiwan, Poland, Asia, Singapore, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/vessel-review-seaway-methanol-ready-hopper-dredger-boasts-31000cbm-capacity</loc>
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<image:caption>Seaway</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hopper loaded with material</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Seaway discharging material from her bow</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wheelhouse displays</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Seaway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Seaway – Methanol-ready hopper dredger boasts 31,000cbm capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Netherlands, Bureau Veritas, Royal IHC, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Seaway (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-orca-fisher-lng-dual-fuel-chemical-tankers-to-serve-coastal-routes-in-northwest-europe</loc>
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<image:caption>Orca Fisher</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Orca Fisher</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Orca Fisher</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Orca Fisher arrives in London for her christening ceremony, July 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Orca Fisher – LNG dual-fuel chemical tankers to serve coastal routes in northwest Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Asia, LNG, United Kingdom, Bureau Veritas, James Fisher and Sons, James Fisher Maritime Transport, China, Sweden, FKAB Marine Design, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Orca Fisher (vessel), Narwhal Fisher (vessel), Tiger Fisher (vessel), Dolphin Fisher (vessel)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/boskalis-harwich-haven-authority-form-new-dredging-jv</loc>
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<image:caption>Harwich Haven Authority CFO Jake Storey (left) and Boskalis Westminster Managing Director Paul de Jong following the signing of the joint venture agreement establishing Suffolk Dredging</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:38:10.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boskalis, Harwich Haven Authority form new dredging JV</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), Harwich Haven Authority, Suffolk Dredging</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/video-tanker-carying-sulphuric-acid-suffers-explosion-off-norway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-29/l0gkd3kr/Norwegian-Society-for-Sea-Rescue1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Utkilen-operated tanker Bergstraum off the coast of Norway after she suffered an onboard explosion and a subsequent fire on July 28, 2026. The blaze has since been extinguished and none of her 15-strong crew suffered injuries from the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:23:58.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIDEO | Tanker carying sulphuric acid suffers explosion off Norway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Norway, Europe, Utkilen Group, Bergstraum (vessel), Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, Norwegian Coast Guard, Sweden</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>The US Navy expeditionary sea base USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. at her christening ceremony in San Diego, March 7, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T10:19:29.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Acceptance trials concluded for US Navy's final expeditionary sea base</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/drills-to-focus-on-keeping-taiwan-supplied-in-event-of-chinese-blockade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-09/zlalo4y7/f1749423677158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Taiwan Coast Guard joined forces with the Ministry of National Defense and the Air Service Corps to carry out the Haian 12 military exercises in June 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T10:18:19.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drills to focus on keeping Taiwan supplied in event of Chinese blockade</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/pause-in-us-iran-conflict-gives-european-gas-prices-relief</loc>
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<image:caption>Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T10:09:52.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pause in US-Iran conflict gives European gas prices relief</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/drones-near-russian-border-prompt-finland-to-restrict-maritime-traffic</loc>
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<image:caption>Finland, Estonia, Sweden map atlas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T10:03:30.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones near Russian border prompt Finland to restrict maritime traffic</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/south-korean-shipbuilder-reports-second-fatal-accident-in-less-than-a-week</loc>
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<image:caption>HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T10:02:06.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korean shipbuilder reports second fatal accident in less than a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>incidents, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/red-sea-sees-surge-in-traffic-as-us-iran-negotiations-offer-hope</loc>
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<image:caption>Red Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:59:47.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red Sea sees surge in traffic as US-Iran negotiations offer hope</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/oman-proposes-malacca-style-solution-to-end-strait-of-hormuz-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:54:22.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman proposes Malacca-style solution to end Strait of Hormuz dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Iran, Persian Gulf</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/hii-expands-distributed-shipbuilding-model-to-amphibious-ships</loc>
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<image:caption>A section of the future Philadelphia (LPD 32)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:45:22.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HII expands distributed shipbuilding model to amphibious ships</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries, United States Navy, US Navy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-aramco-looks-to-overhaul-crude-pricing-following-export-pipeline-re-routing</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:40:37.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Aramco looks to overhaul crude pricing following export pipeline re-routing</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weak-international-response-emboldens-houthis-to-copy-iranian-blockade-yemen-says</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-01/sg546mn3/middle-east-chokepoints.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Map showing both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:29:40.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak international response emboldens Houthis to copy Iranian blockade, Yemen says</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Houthi rebels, Yemen, terrorism, Iran, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Bab el Mandeb Strait</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-trump-sees-chance-of-iran-deal-but-warns-strikes-could-resume</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-13/i630ldgu/us-iran-strikes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A missile launched from a US warship at its forces conduct strikes against Iran</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:25:45.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FEATURE | Trump sees chance of Iran deal but warns strikes could resume</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Yemen, Houthi rebels, terrorism, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/catching/potting/russian-builder-delivers-ice-capable-crab-and-shrimp-boat-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The Project 03141 crab fishing vessel Itelmen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:22:35.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian builder delivers ice-capable crab and shrimp boat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Itelmen (vessel), Project 03141, Vostochnaya Verf, Phoenix, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/saipem-feels-the-squeeze-in-2026-as-middle-east-crisis-inflates-costs</loc>
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<image:caption>Saipem installation platform</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:17:48.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saipem feels the squeeze in 2026 as Middle East crisis inflates costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Italy, Saipem, financial results, business news, MENA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/australia-to-invest-3b-to-expand-submarine-construction-facilities</loc>
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<image:caption>Rendering of an SSN AUKUS submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:04:27.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia to invest $3b to expand submarine construction facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, AUKUS, SSN AUKUS, South Australia, Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Osborne Naval Shipyard, US Navy, United States, Virginia class, United Kingdom</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Falcon</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Falcon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Falcon – Lifeline Ro-Pax ferry to serve Florida's Fisher Island community</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Florida, Fisher Island Community Association, Falcon (vessel), Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Elliott Bay Design Group, Washington State</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Grip Discovery</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Grip Discovery</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wheelhouse</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Grip Discovery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESSEL REVIEW | Grip Discovery – Trident Aqua Services' new wellboat boasts advanced fish treatment facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Trident Aqua Services, Grip Discovery (vessel), Latin America, Chile, Salt Ship Design, MENA, Turkey, Sefine Shipyard, Bureau Veritas</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>A US Navy Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | Australia must discuss war planning before hosting a US submarine force</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, AUKUS, United States, North America, US Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Western Australia, HMAS Stirling, Asia, China, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Virginia class, SSN AUKUS</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Rendering of a HydroSurv USV</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:29:39.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian firm to build UK-developed USVs under licence</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Canada, Hike Metal Products, Europe, United Kingdom, HydroSurv Unmanned Survey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ukraine-reports-successful-retaliatory-drone-strikes-on-russian-warship-in-caspian-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>The future Russian Navy corvette Stupinets prior to launch at Vympel Shipyard, July 29, 2024</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:49:23.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine reports successful retaliatory drone strike on Russian warship in Caspian Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia Ukraine War, Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Russian Navy, Caspian Sea, Project 1241 8, Tarantul IV class, Tarantul class, Stupinets (vessel), Project 12418</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>KSAM-II missile being assembled</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T02:40:55.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manufacture begins on anti-air missile prototypes for future South Korean warships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, South Korea, Republic of Korea Navy, Chungnam class</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/crewman-dies-after-fall-from-fish-farm-workboat-in-scotland</loc>
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<image:caption>Naomi Jennifer, a workboat operated by Inverlussa Marine Services (representative photo only)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-28T02:20:19.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crewman dies after fall from fish farm workboat in Scotland</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/us-norwegian-coast-guards-conclude-interoperability-exercise-in-north-atlantic</loc>
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<image:caption>The US Coast Guard national security cutter USCGC Stone during builder's trials in the Gulf of Mexico</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T22:04:00.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Norwegian coast guards conclude interoperability exercise in North Atlantic</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Red Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-27T21:52:00.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clarksons: Red Sea crossings down by 50 per cent as disruption spreads</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Red Sea, Clarksons Research Services, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Middle East Conflicts, Saudi Arabia, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Suez Canal, Egypt</news:keywords>
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</url>
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<image:caption>The Spanish Navy's aircraft carrier-LHD Juan Carlos I</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The drilling rig Cantarell III</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Red Sea</image:caption>
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