https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/psvs/eidesvik-offshore-reports-higher-q2-freight-revenue-lower-earnings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-02/ocx12eed/Equinor%20Peter%20Tubaas.webp Eidesvik Offshore's supply vessel Viking Energy bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:52:29.527Z Eidesvik Offshore reports higher Q2 freight revenue, lower earnings financial results, business news, Europe, Norway, Eidesvik Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/petrobras-sets-sights-on-west-africa-with-new-ghana-offshore-bid https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-30/0idouyka/pexels-lara-jameson-8828423-1.jpg Map of West Africa bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:50:27.214Z Petrobras sets sights on West Africa with new Ghana offshore bid Africa, Ghana, Latin America, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/somali-pirates-capture-iran-linked-shadow-fleet-tanker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/1js0t5yf/pexels-lara-jameson-8828674.jpg Somalia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:46:32.050Z Somali pirates capture Iran-linked "shadow fleet" tanker MENA, Africa, Yemen, Somalia, Iran, Eritrea, North America, United States, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/grid-route-review-slows-progress-on-norways-debut-offshore-wind-farm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:41:48.074Z Grid route review slows progress on Norway's debut offshore wind farm Europe, Norway, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, JERA Nex bp https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/scottish-port-to-support-offshore-wind-under-new-uk-china-partnership https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-26/vudkn5fg/0ca19876f26f48d78d78c89d91309a17.jpg Port of Ardersier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:37:25.896Z Scottish port to support offshore wind under new UK-China partnership Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Haventus, Dajin Heavy Industry, Asia, China, Port of Ardersier, Dajin Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russian-oil-discounts-vanish-in-india-as-urals-flips-to-premium-on-tight-supply https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-22/hoa4e0iq/1621px-FtJum9piq4wuT5LI1Fns.jpg Nayara Energy port at Vadinar, Gujarat, India bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:31:48.819Z Russian oil discounts vanish in India as Urals flips to premium on tight supply Europe, Russia, Asia, China, India, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-sees-late-week-lift-but-weekly-losses-hold https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-12/elwqyg8w/bulk_4_scaled_1_1536x899.webp Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:27:52.349Z Baltic dry bulk index sees late-week lift, but weekly losses hold North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Baltic Exchange https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinas-fuel-exports-bounce-back-in-july-driven-by-big-southeast-asia-push https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-22/o3f9cpcr/22e35a7ab39d4f3b90380409c6648321.jpg Oil terminal in Zhoushan Port, China bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:23:50.712Z China's fuel exports bounce back in July driven by big Southeast Asia push Asia, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Europe, Russia, Hong Kong, Macau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/autonomous-missile-platform-tested-during-us-navy-exercise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/u6pxjfg0/saildrone-lockheed-martin.jpg A Lockheed Martin joint air-to-ground missile is fired from a Saildrone USV during the US Navy’s Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:17:41.319Z Autonomous missile platform tested during US Navy exercise North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, Saildrone, Lockheed Martin, RIMPAC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iraq-seeks-higher-opec-quota-to-support-six-year-oil-expansion-plan https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:12:17.918Z Iraq seeks higher OPEC quota to support six-year oil expansion plan MENA, Iraq, OPEC Plus, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Port of Ceyhan, Syria, Port of Baniyas, Jordan, Port of Aqaba, Strait of Hormuz, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-venezuela-oil-export-boom-capped-by-decaying-port-terminals https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-22/bwgooapt/1165534.jpg Jose oil terminal, Venezuela https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-03/5s9cbljy/4514012819153018239724776916664879981220658n.jpg Venezuela oil and gas bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:08:23.216Z FEATURE | Venezuela oil export boom capped by decaying port terminals Latin America, Venezuela, North America, United States, Chevron, Vitol, Trafigura https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-arabia-continues-heavy-intake-of-russian-seaborne-fuel-oil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-02/1ouriltp/SCFcargo-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg A Sovcomflot tanker (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T18:02:42.025Z Saudi Arabia continues heavy intake of Russian seaborne fuel oil MENA, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Russia, Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, sanctions, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/usdot-port-of-corpus-christi-explore-nuclear-reactors-for-maritime-use https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-21/6c0r86lb/1658504995311.jpg Port of Corpus Christi bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T17:58:49.809Z USDOT, Port of Corpus Christi explore nuclear reactors for maritime use North America, United States, US Department of Transportation, Port of Corpus Christi, Texas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/feature-brazils-lula-seizes-on-offshore-oil-find-to-bolster-re-election-hopes-despite-uncertain-future 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-19/f37ftkw7/p-40b.webp Petrobras' P-40 offshore oil platform bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T17:38:13.309Z FEATURE | Brazil's Lula seizes on offshore oil find to bolster re-election hopes despite uncertain future politics, Latin America, Brazil, Amazon, Petrobras https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-blockade-squeezes-iranian-crude-supply-to-china-as-prices-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani as part of its naval blockade bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T17:27:07.707Z US blockade squeezes Iranian crude supply to China as prices surge North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/chinese-research-ship-reappears-near-taiwan-triggering-standoff https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-19/s6or5llk/2025071309404635383.jpg Tongji bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T17:21:43.444Z Chinese research ship reappears near Taiwan, triggering standoff Asia, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, China Coast Guard, taiwan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/hd-hyundai-unit-and-indian-shipyard-call-off-proposed-joint-venture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-17/v0menhe2/cochin-shipyard-limited1024x576.webp Cochin Shipyard, India bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T10:13:05.368Z HD Hyundai unit and Indian shipyard call off proposed joint venture Asia, South Korea, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, India, Cochin Shipyard, Europe, France, CMA CGM https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/indian-refiners-boost-july-crude-throughput-as-fuel-consumption-climbs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:58:26.182Z Indian refiners boost July crude throughput as fuel consumption climbs Asia, India, Europe, Russia, Reliance Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/low-turnout-from-buyers-seen-for-iraqs-september-fuel-oil-tender https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-16/54gwy3af/1280px-TankersattheIraqiAlBasraOilTerminalintheNorthernArabianGulf.jpg Tankers at Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:51:41.748Z Low turnout from buyers seen for Iraq's September fuel oil tender MENA, Iraq, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Port of Sohar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/feature-myanmars-military-burns-villages-to-pave-way-for-russia-backed-port https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/hxq8l2o9/Dawei-800.jpg Visualisation of Dawei Special Economic Zone in Myanmar https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/r9owavum/StraitofMalaccahighlighted.jpg Malacca Strait (highlighted in red) bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:47:34.798Z FEATURE | Myanmar's military burns villages to pave way for Russia-backed port Asia, Myanmar, Europe, Russia, Malacca Strait, Dawei https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/flex-lng-reports-higher-q2-earnings-on-increased-charter-revenues https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-02/nj5hz396/15841966893861.jpg LNG carrier Flex Endeavour bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:38:52.713Z Flex LNG reports higher Q2 earnings on increased charter revenues financial results, business news, Latin America, Bermuda, FLEX LNG, Flex LNG Management https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/strait-of-hormuz-traffic-halves-in-a-day-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:29:38.171Z Strait of Hormuz traffic halves in a day as US-Iran peace talks stall MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/panama-canal-caps-daily-transits-as-el-niño-threatens-water-levels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-24/1kmmbnha/Photo_Panama_Canal_Authority1.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:24:57.621Z Panama Canal caps daily transits as El Niño threatens water levels Latin America, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority, Panama https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-prepares-historic-sanctions-push-to-collapse-iranian-regime-and-open-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/p4sb6uhe/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island crude oil shipping facility, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:20:32.157Z US prepares historic sanctions push to collapse Iranian regime and open Hormuz MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/zim-credits-agile-commercial-approach-and-cost-structure-for-strong-q2-results https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-13/bghcae2p/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads210218-11-ZIM1.jpg The ZIM-operated containership Cape Monterey bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T09:09:24.430Z ZIM credits agile commercial approach and efficient cost structure for strong Q2 results MENA, Israel, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/column-lessons-from-outside-the-bubble-what-the-shipping-industry-could-learn-about-safety-from-other-sectors-grey-power https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/naz8qaln/Thunder-damage1.jpg Surveyors inspect the punctured hull of the offshore support vessel Thunder after it was accidentally struck by the bulk carrier Bunun Queen just south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana, on July 22, 2022. Investigators found that at the time of the collision, Bunun Queen's master and second officer were both engaged in non-navigational tasks instead of maintaining a proper lookout as required by international law. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Lessons from outside the bubble: what the shipping industry could learn about safety from other sectors [Grey Power] Europe, Germany, incidents https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/vessel-review-hadalus-unmanned-submarine-optimised-for-low-cost-operation-and-scalable-manufacture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/vt45eq9n/Hadalus-UUV-RTX1.jpg Hadalus https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/3e7nldha/Early-example-of-the-UUV-during-testing-in-Narragansett-Bay-off-Rhode-Island-CET.jpg Early example of the UUV (near bottom of photo) during testing in Narragansett Bay https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/ybxl91eg/Screenshot21-8-2026112719www.compositeenergytechnologies.com.jpg Hadalus bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Hadalus – Unmanned submarine optimised for low-cost operation and scalable manufacture North America, United States, US Navy, Rhode Island, Hadalus (vessel), Raytheon, RTX, Composite Energy Technologies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/maritime-tourism/vessel-review-blue-dolphin-26-fully-electric-vessel-for-tours-on-chinas-pearl-river https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/vx72ao8d/c7b4bxnhe5rmy0d04bdb78erh8.jpg Blue Dolphin 26 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/cam49wym/Blue-Dolphin-26-main.jpg Blue Dolphin 26 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Blue Dolphin 26 – Fully-electric vessel for tours on China's Pearl River Guangzhou Blue Dolphin Cruises, Asia, China, AFAI Southern Shipyard, Pearl River, Blue Dolphin 26 (vessel), Guangdong Port and Shipping Group https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/tug-news-roundup-august-21-russian-emergency-response-tug-launch-danish-operators-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/nceb6uz3/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-18/czwimvxu/Russian-Maritime-Register-of-Shipping1.jpg Project 3262 icebreaking tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-13/dfur5f50/IMG2749-1024x6831.jpg Svitzer Barrington underway stern-first. The 32-metre tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd was delivered to Svitzer Australia in 2025. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-20/pg23ecpc/fotofamilia.-intituciones-empresa-y-trabajadores1.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for the new offshore support tug, July 16, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-15/u37bez49/IMG2678.jpeg.medium.800x8001.jpg Launch of the new tug Mary McAllister bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T08:43:05.700Z Tug News Roundup | August 21 – Russian emergency response tug launch, Danish operator's orders and more Europe, Russia, Project 3262, Nobel Brothers, Denmark, Svitzer, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, Asia, India, Canada, Robert Allan Ltd, North America, United Kingdom, Spain, Balenciaga Shipyard, United States, Washburn and Doughty Associates, McAllister Towing and Transportation Company, Mary McAllister (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/boskalis-reports-profit-drops-in-h1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-08/7dnulz2p/1751963993549.jfif Boskalis dredger off Benin bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T08:19:33.478Z Boskalis reports profit drops in H1 2026 due to lower fleet utilisation Europe, Netherlands, Boskalis Group (Royal Boskalis Westminster), business news, financial results, Asia, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/chipolbroks-newest-heavy-lift-ship-wraps-up-sea-trials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-22/bn9y1bvn/20251022074025821.jpg Rendering of a 38,000DWT heavy lift vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T08:05:25.929Z Chipolbrok's newest heavy lift ship wraps up sea trials Asia, Europe, Chipolbrok, China, Poland, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, Liberia, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/us-immigration-officials-arrest-captain-of-illegal-charter-boat-involved-in-fatal-capsizing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-10/ju1vvnlf/Liberty-Island-New-York-Pixabay-Randomwinner1.jpg Liberty Island with the Statue of Liberty bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T07:33:30.993Z US immigration officials arrest captain of illegal charter boat involved in fatal capsizing incidents, North America, United States, New York State, New York City https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/zimbabwe-launches-formal-inquest-into-lake-kariba-ferry-tragedy-as-death-toll-climbs-to-97 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-12/xlvsz544/The-battle-for-Kyiv-23-2026-08-c1f369a5706008a675fa3b135ac99231-1200x6751.jpg Screenshot of video footage alleged to be that of the final voyage of the ferry Mbuya Nehanda on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on August 11, 2026. The ferry capsized later that same day, leaving at least 92 people dead as of August 17, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T07:15:47.080Z Zimbabwe launches formal inquest into Lake Kariba ferry tragedy as death toll climbs to 97 incidents, Africa, Lake Kariba, Mbuya Nehanda (vessel), Zimbabwe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/maib-missing-skipper-may-have-drowned-after-falling-overboard-from-creel-fishing-boat-off-scotland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/h9y935xt/Sea-Eagle-MAIB1.jpg The grounded creel fishing vessel Sea Eagle bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T06:44:57.025Z MAIB: missing skipper may have drowned after falling overboard from creel fishing boat off Scotland incidents, United Kingdom, Scotland, Sea Eagle, Marine Accident Investigation Branch https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uk-danish-collaboration-to-focus-on-frigate-development https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-10/38q8luv3/New-T31-render-edit-scaled-2-1536x1053.jpg Artist's impression of a Type 31 frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T06:19:14.270Z UK-Danish collaboration to focus on frigate development Europe, United Kingdom, Denmark, Babcock International Group, Royal Danish Navy, Danske Flådeskibe https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/firefighting/romanian-emergency-services-agency-welcomes-new-fire-and-rescue-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/k7bspowz/damen-stan-patrol-5009-enters-romanian-emergency-fleet-2.jpg MAI 0101 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T03:01:19.163Z Romanian emergency services agency welcomes new fire and rescue boat Europe, Romania, MAI 0101 (vessel), General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (Romania), Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/dutch-firm-unveils-battery-powered-variant-of-existing-cargo-ship-design https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/2h8s1ceo/Conoship-Fully-electric-3200-dwt-transparent-background.jpg Conoship International's 3,200DWT general cargo vessel fitted with a 40MWh modular energy storage system bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T01:05:21.576Z Dutch firm unveils battery-powered variant of existing cargo ship design Europe, Netherlands, Conoship International https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-2026-asia-commercial-diving-equipment-deep-sea-exploration-and-development-expo-set-for-december-in-hainan-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/bcxznemp/Picture21.jpg Hainan Province in China will host the 2026 Asia Commercial Diving Equipment, Deep-Sea Exploration and Development Expo. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T00:46:06.997Z GEAR | 2026 Asia Commercial Diving Equipment, Deep-Sea Exploration and Development Expo set for December in Hainan, China Asia Commercial Diving Equipment Deep Sea Exploration and Development Expo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/new-zealand-firm-secures-electric-hydrofoil-ferry-order-from-us-customer https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/wg8xz7bb/1bc26710-636e-7fa0-a901-5e1e1c73ba61.jpg Artist's impression of a nine-metre electric hydrofoil ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T00:21:23.425Z New Zealand firm secures electric hydrofoil ferry order from US customer Oceania, New Zealand, North America, United States, Vessev, Lake Tahoe, California https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/odfjell-posts-54m-net-income-in-q2-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-07/ruzobqf4/20200504-bowprosper-longlens-0006-16-9.jpg An Odfjell tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-21T00:02:55.670Z Odfjell posts $54m net income in Q2 2026 Europe, Odfjell, business news, financial results, Norway, MENA https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/irish-continental-group-reports-h1-revenue-growth-despite-operating-profit-decline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/bwzv0q3r/250102-oscarwilde-caldov-lp.jpg Oscar Wilde bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:26:17.256Z Irish Continental Group reports H1 revenue growth despite operating profit decline Europe, Ireland, Irish Continental Group, Irish Ferries, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/more-than-40-dead-after-overloaded-boat-sinks-in-nigeria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-18/yq84s6a0/Sokoto1.jpg Map of Sokoto State in Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:18:31.295Z More than 40 dead after overloaded boat sinks in Nigeria Africa, Nigeria https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/saudi-crude-exports-stage-comeback-in-june-from-all-time-low-in-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:14:09.835Z Saudi crude exports stage comeback in June from all-time low in May MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-breaks-slide-capesize-segment-drives-turnaround https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:10:16.119Z Baltic dry bulk index breaks slide, Capesize segment drives turnaround North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/viking-cruises-signs-contracts-for-two-newbuild-cruise-ships-at-italian-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-20/zxkm4lpm/The-Viking-Libra-Float-Out11.jpg Launch of Viking Libra at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard, March 19, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:05:45.896Z Viking Cruises signs contracts for two newbuild cruise ships Europe, Fincantieri, Italy, Latin America, Bermuda, Viking Cruises https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/romanian-jets-eliminate-marine-drone-near-black-sea-gas-site https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-04/v3nlddhh/NeptunDeepBlackSeaMap.jpg Map of Neptun Deep offshore project, Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T19:01:25.756Z Romanian jets eliminate marine drone near Black Sea gas site Europe, Romania, Black Sea, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, OMV Petrom, Neptun Deep, NATO, Bulgaria, Turkey, MENA, Romgaz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/france-loads-first-wheat-shipment-to-sudan-in-18-years https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/kta0cmw3/boat.jpeg.webp Wheat shipment bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:56:08.506Z France loads first wheat shipment to Sudan in 18 years Europe, France, Africa, Sudan, Russia, Ukraine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/north-korea-fires-over-10-short-range-ballistic-missiles-toward-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/vyptgd0c/map-of-south-korea-and-china.jpg Map showing South Korea, North Korea and China bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:53:26.618Z North Korea fires over 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward sea Asia, North Korea, South Korea, North America, United States, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/navios-maritime-partners-posts-increased-net-income-in-q2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-22/eslysjui/488ff8b5b009d002d059b5e5265e9f96.jpg A Navios bulk carrier docked in the Port of Hamburg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:47:25.641Z Navios Maritime Partners posts increased net income in Q2 Europe, Greece, Navios Maritime Partners, financial results, business news, Navios Maritime https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/malaysias-mmc-defends-bin-sulayem-appointment-following-backlash https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-16/4gvxgbc8/DP-World1.jpg Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, former Group Chairman and CEO of DP World bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:25:24.185Z Malaysia's MMC defends Bin Sulayem appointment following backlash Asia, Malaysia, MMC Corp https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/china-fuel-oil-exports-cool-down-in-july-after-brief-june-spike https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:12:12.894Z China fuel oil exports cool down in July after brief June spike Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/field-stoppages-pull-norways-july-oil-and-gas-output-below-forecast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-19/sne40im5/e3e2fd9f432e56fa0a25877c0610f1f164e485a1-1276x718.webp The Deepsea Atlantic semi-submersible rig bairdmaritime en 2026-08-20T18:08:39.263Z Field stoppages pull Norway's July oil and gas output below forecast Europe, Norway, Norwegian Offshore Directorate 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)