https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/solstad-maritime-secures-two-year-petrobras-contract-for-csv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/yx1vq4xr/normand-valiant.jpeg Normand Valiant bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:48:57.771Z Solstad Maritime secures two-year Petrobras contract for CSV Europe, Norway, Solstad Maritime Holding, Latin America, Petrobras, Brazil, Solstad Offshore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-buyers-to-avoid-using-vessels-on-irans-blacklist-but-crude-may-still-flow 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 2026-08-26T09:48:39.816Z Oil buyers to avoid using vessels on Iran's blacklist, but crude may still flow MENA, Iran, Asia, India, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Oman, Fujairah, Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, Asia Commercial Diving Equipment Deep Sea Exploration and Development Expo, Taiwan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/qatarenergy-joins-persian-gulf-producers-selling-crude-outside-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/p53fgm5z/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-2.jpg Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf) map bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:43:56.220Z QatarEnergy joins Persian Gulf producers selling crude outside Hormuz MENA, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-another-us-attack-on-drug-boat-in-caribbean-kills-four https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/gw0m75o9/us-strike-drug-boat-2.jpg US forces strike a drug boat in the Caribbean bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:41:36.010Z VIDEO | Another US attack on drug boat in Caribbean kills four drug trafficking, drug smuggling, Latin America, Caribbean, North America, United States, US Southern Command https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/dry-cargo-vessel-news-roundup-august-26-dutch-electric-shortsea-ship-design-norwegian-multi-purpose-carrier-delivery-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/px92yq8a/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-22/bn9y1bvn/20251022074025821.jpg Rendering of a 38,000DWT heavy lift vessel 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-17/wc79rr0o/20260817165322976.jpg Rendering of Hainan Chunlong International Shipping's 5,000CEU pure car and truck carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-13/fo1e19y0/Screenshot13-8-2026165726skarvshipping.com.jpg Peak Skarv 3 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:39:41.860Z Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | August 26 – Dutch electric shortsea ship design, Norwegian multi-purpose carrier delivery and more Europe, Norway, Höegh Autoliners, Asia, China Merchants Heavy Industry, China, Chipolbrok, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, Poland, Netherlands, Conoship International, Jiangsu Kangping Shipyard, Hainan Chunlong International Shipping, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Marine Design and Research Institute of China, Skarv Shipping, Peak Skarv 3 (vessel), Huanghai Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-deadly-risks-linger-in-bangladeshs-ship-recycling-industry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/jj3y51ct/210624_5_Incident.jpg An unidentified shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:34:02.669Z FEATURE | Deadly risks linger in Bangladesh's ship recycling industry Asia, Bangladesh https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-pressure-pushes-iran-to-negotiate-hormuz-corridor-with-oman https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-03/bu44lm0q/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:28:43.461Z US pressure pushes Iran to negotiate Hormuz corridor with Oman MENA, Iran, North America, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ships-pay-over-1m-at-auction-for-panama-canal-transit-slots https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-29/y3nho3rb/main-banner.jpg Panama Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:26:00.387Z Ships pay over $1m at auction for Panama Canal transit slots Latin America, Panama Canal, Panama Canal Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-takes-delivery-of-seventh-adamya-class-patrol-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/9u0gyz1t/Indian-Ministry-of-Defence.jpg Representatives of Goa Shipyard and the Indian Coast Guard during the delivery ceremony of the Adamya-class fast patrol vessel ICGS Ajit, August 25, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T09:16:12.356Z Indian Coast Guard takes delivery of seventh Adamya-class patrol vessel Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, Adamya class, ICGS Ajit (vessel), Goa Shipyard, Indian Register of Shipping, American Bureau of shipping (ABS) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-aristoklis-dual-fuel-suezmax-crude-tanker-joins-capital-maritime-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/i0xpilnc/Aristoklis-Capital-Ship-Management-Corporation1.jpg Aristoklis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/2efprthj/Aristoklis-Capital-Ship-Management-Corporation-31.jpg Aristoklis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/3wte7wpz/Aristoklis-Capital-Ship-Management-Corporation-21.jpg Aristoklis https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/c2ggiol4/6b2e89ARISTOKLISSCHEM1.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Aristoklis – Dual-fuel Suezmax crude tanker joins Capital Maritime fleet Europe, Asia, Lloyd's Register, China, Greece, Marshall Islands, Aristoklis (vessel), New Times Shipbuilding, Suezmax, LNG https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-vigor-ol-brave-handysize-bulker-optimised-for-coal-grain-and-steel-transport https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/sawqiire/Vigor-OL-Brave-Tsuneishi-Shipbuilding-main1.jpg Vigor OL Brave https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/5spfr34j/Vigor-OL-Brave-Tsuneishi-Shipbuilding-21.jpg Vigor OL Brave https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/70nytceg/Vigor-OL-Brave-Tsuneishi-Shipbuilding-31.jpg Vigor OL Brave bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Vigor OL Brave – Handysize bulker optimised for coal, grain and steel transport Asia, Handysize, Taiwan, Japan, ClassNK, Liberia, OceanLance Maritime, Vigor OL Brave (vessel), Tsuneishi Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/opinion-india-and-indonesia-are-developing-sabang-as-a-port-not-a-base https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/a5wbh7jr/0064.jpg.jpg Sabang Port, Indonesia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T08:54:41.910Z OPINION | India and Indonesia are developing Sabang as a port, not a base Asia, India, Indonesia, Port of Sabang (Indonesia), China, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Malacca Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/fire-ignites-on-bulk-carrier-in-cardiff-uk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/ex6z2hy3/South-Wales-Fire-and-Rescue-Service.jpg Aerial view of smoke billowing from the hold of the bulk carrier Federal Welland at the Port of Cardiff, UK, August 25, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T08:26:43.852Z Fire ignites on bulk carrier in Cardiff, UK incidents, United Kingdom, Wales, Europe, Federal Welland (vessel), Marshall Islands, Port of Cardiff, Associated British Ports https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/site-selected-for-future-defence-precinct-in-henderson-western-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/v0iib84j/Henderson-shipyard1.jpg Aerial view of Henderson Defence Precinct bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T06:11:39.524Z Site selected for future defence precinct in Henderson, Western Australia Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Australian Submarine Agency, Henderson Defence Precinct https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/mpc-container-ships-gross-operating-profit-drops-slightly-in-q2-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/04955o03/10-Governance-banner-image.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T05:32:09.206Z MPC Container Ships gross operating profit drops slightly in Q2 2026 Europe, Norway, MPC Container Ships, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/chinese-vessels-join-search-for-missing-cargo-ship-crew-in-bay-of-bengal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/xam3l7cw/6133abe863e1ac2b8133ad666d58e52e1.jpg An Indian Coast Guard boarding team inspects an empty lifeboat that was aboard the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Winner when it sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22, 2026. Only two survivors have been reported among the ship's 24-strong crew as of August 26, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T05:20:01.440Z Chinese vessels join search for missing cargo ship crew in Bay of Bengal Asia, incidents, Ocean Winner (vessel), China, India, Indian Coast Guard, Bay of Bengal, Indian Navy, Vikram class, ICGS Varad https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/keel-laid-for-royal-australian-navys-first-type-26-frigate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/cp8m75mf/BAE-Systems.jpg Keel-laying ceremony for the Royal Australian Navy's lead Hunter-class frigate at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T04:10:05.524Z Keel laid for Royal Australian Navy's first Type 26 frigate Oceania, Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Type 26, Hunter class, BAE Systems, BAE Systems Australia, South Australia, Osborne Naval Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/australia-philippines-us-conduct-multilateral-maritime-cooperative-activity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/kvimnlyq/260823-N-QM517-4568.jpg The US Navy littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara sails in formation with the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Diego Silang while Philippine Air Force FA-50PH fighter jets fly overhead during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, August 24, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T01:41:21.984Z Australia, Philippines, US conduct multilateral maritime cooperative activity Asia, North America, Australia, Oceania, Royal Australian Navy, US Navy, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, Teresa Magbanua class, BRP Teresa Magbanua, Miguel Malvar class, HMAS Supply, Supply class, United States, BRP Diego Silang, Independence class, Littoral Combat Ship, multi role response vessel, USS Santa Barbara https://www.bairdmaritime.com/gear/services/conferences-exhibitions/gear-seafarer-wellbeing-career-pathways-highlighted-at-nautical-institute-conference-2026-in-singapore https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/s2u1n2hc/78090992510797217450038043040693294743209394n1.jpg Representatives of seafarer health and wellbeing services provider the OneCare Group at the Nautical Institute Conference in Singapore, August 20, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T01:21:06.057Z GEAR | Seafarer wellbeing, career pathways highlighted at Nautical Institute Conference 2026 in Singapore The Nautical Institute https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/ro-ro/cma-cgm-to-deploy-sail-equipped-ro-ro-on-trans-atlantic-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-29/z14y0xya/RMK-Marine-Shipyard-1751620802029.jpg Neoliner Origin bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T00:53:07.628Z CMA CGM to deploy sail-equipped Ro-Ro on trans-Atlantic service Europe, France, CMA CGM, Neoliner Origin, Atlantic Ocean, Neoline, RMK Marine Shipyard, Turkey, Mauric, North America, United States, Port of Baltimore, Maryland, Canada, Port of Halifax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/new-species-and-ecosystems-discovered-during-deep-sea-expedition-off-trinidad-and-tobago https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-26/gkpg4hxs/Screenshot26-8-20268357schmidtocean.org.jpg An eelpout (Pachycara caribbaeum) lies on a bed of chemosynthetic mussels (Gigantidas childressi) off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago as photographed by Schmidt Ocean Institute's ROV SuBastian. Ninety-three per cent of Trinidad and Tobago lies below recreational scuba depths, placing its largest ecosystems in the mesophotic zone (between 30 and 199 metres) and the deep ocean. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T00:40:28.543Z New species and ecosystems discovered during deep-sea expedition off Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago, Latin America, Schmidt Ocean Institute, Falkor (Too), North America, United States, Caribbean, SuBastian https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/offshore-construction/cadeler-reports-double-revenue-and-profit-growth-in-h1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-06/nj85k7ig/Cadeler-picture2jpg.jpg Cadeler installation vessel at an offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-08-26T00:07:16.261Z Cadeler reports double revenue and profit growth in H1 2026 Europe, Denmark, Cadeler, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-shipping-and-offshore/amsa-expands-network-of-approved-medical-providers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/80odzyoc/66870543113816023106758423904247265801098651n1.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T22:03:32.574Z AMSA expands network of approved medical providers Australian Maritime Safety Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/cssc-offshore-and-marine-engineering-h1-profit-up-on-strong-shipbuilding-demand https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-17/l0nkab70/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads191127-7-CSSC1.jpg China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Guangzhou Shipyard International bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:53:30.409Z CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering H1 profit up on strong shipbuilding demand Asia, China, CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering Company, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/polands-orlen-sets-sights-on-major-norway-offshore-output-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/t5t2f99f/goliat-west-e1546508862391(1).jpg Platform at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:49:54.038Z Poland's Orlen sets sights on major Norway offshore output surge Europe, Norway, Poland, ORLEN Group, Aker BP, North America, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-sanctions-on-iran-fail-to-rattle-markets-as-oil-prices-slide https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:45:08.888Z US sanctions on Iran fail to rattle markets as oil prices slide MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Iran trade sanctions, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/hoegh-autoliners-orders-six-additional-dual-fuel-vessels-from-chinese-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-07/r4k8c92g/0e279d3a386adb4b28d17621fb160aad_870x1000(1).jpg Höegh Aurora bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:41:26.618Z Hoegh Autoliners orders six additional dual-fuel vessels from Chinese yard Europe, Norway, Höegh Autoliners, Asia, China, China Merchants Heavy Industry Jiangsu https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/all-mines-removed-from-international-waters-of-hormuz-trump-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:38:57.298Z All mines removed from international waters of Hormuz, Trump says MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/eni-and-bp-fast-track-decision-on-new-offshore-egypt-gas-find https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-17/kpyuia9f/raven-infills.avif Raven gas field offshore Egypt bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:36:25.579Z Eni and BP fast-track decision on new offshore Egypt gas find MENA, Egypt, Eni, BP, Europe, Italy, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/shipping-russian-crude-to-india-gets-far-more-expensive-in-august https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:33:43.160Z Shipping Russian crude to India gets far more expensive in August Europe, Russia, Asia, India, Suezmax, Port of Novorossiysk, Black Sea, Port of Primorsk, Aframax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-logistics-and-services-orders-two-lng-carriers-for-444m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-03/qq448xza/LNG%20L.jpg Rendering of an LNG carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:26:56.969Z ADNOC Logistics and Services orders two LNG carriers for $444m MENA, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Asia, China, Jiangnan Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uss-abraham-lincoln-to-dock-in-thailand-for-rest-and-recreation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-10/esnp1vn3/CVN_721.jpg The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a strait transit exercise, January 30, 2019. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:24:03.259Z USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand for rest and recreation North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, USS Abraham Lincoln (vessel), USS Abraham Lincoln https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-back-to-near-two-week-high-as-rates-rebound https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:20:00.958Z Baltic dry bulk index back to near two-week high as rates rebound North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Supramax, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/factbox-inside-the-new-us-economic-onslaught-taking-aim-at-iran 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 2026-08-25T17:17:33.949Z FACTBOX | Inside the new US "economic onslaught" taking aim at Iran MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Iran trade sanctions, Office of Foreign Assets Control https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/equinor-starts-gas-production-from-troll-field-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/4jkbmwg2/equinor-troll-a-platform.jpg Equinor's Troll A platform, North Sea, Norway bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:13:52.365Z Equinor starts gas production from Troll field expansion Europe, Norway, Equinor, Troll Phase 3, Petoro, Shell, United Kingdom, France, TotalEnergies, North America, United States, ConocoPhillips, Odfjell, SLB, Baker Hughes, Aker Solutions, OneSubsea, Ocean Installer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/opinion-new-us-sanctions-against-iran-look-more-like-a-threat-than-reality https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:13:30.935Z OPINION | New US sanctions against Iran look more like a threat than reality MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Iran trade sanctions, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/new-structures-on-paracels-point-to-widening-chinese-military-build-up https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-09/pfrfai1j/GreatWallOfSand.jpg South China Sea reefs and islands bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:10:10.375Z New structures on Paracels point to widening Chinese military build-up Asia, China, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, Paracel Islands, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/drone-attacks-on-cpc-pipeline-trigger-cut-in-kazakhstan-oil-targets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:06:45.369Z Drone attacks on CPC pipeline trigger cut in Kazakhstan oil targets Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-august-25-us-marine-corps-support-craft-prototype-romanian-baltic-sea-fire-and-rescue-boat-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/mo2oymld/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/du9p5ooj/1000wq95.jpg ASC 1 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/k7bspowz/damen-stan-patrol-5009-enters-romanian-emergency-fleet-2.jpg MAI 0101 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 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 2026-08-25T12:53:40.130Z Security Vessel News Roundup | August 25 – US Marine Corps support craft prototype, Romanian Baltic Sea fire and rescue boat and more North America, Oceania, United States, US Marine Corps, ASC 1 (vessel), Birdon America, Birdon Group, Australia, Europe, Denmark, United Kingdom, Babcock International Group, Royal Danish Navy, Danske Flådeskibe, Romania, General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (Romania), MAI 0101 (vessel), Latin America, Peru, Peruvian Navy, BAP Chimbote (vessel), Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, Republic of Korea Navy, ROKS Chamsuri 231, Gumdoksuri class, patrol killer medium rocket https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/china-to-open-new-130-kilometre-inland-canal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/hypto5tj/Chinese-state-media.jpg The China Maritime Safety Administration patrol boat Haixun 1003 during the first trial navigation of the 134-kilometre-long Pinglu Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:24:50.118Z China to open new 130-kilometre inland canal Asia, China, Pinglu Canal, China Maritime Safety Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/rsgt-and-cma-cgm-join-forces-in-434m-saudi-port-venture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-19/j4tkssw0/1920dpworld.jpg Jeddah Islamic Port bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:19:57.090Z RSGT and CMA CGM join forces in $434m Saudi port venture MENA, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company, Europe, France, CMA CGM, Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Ports Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/strait-of-hormuz-tanker-traffic-thins-out-to-just-two-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:17:33.357Z Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic thins out to just two vessels MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japan-rules-out-additional-crude-reserve-releases-through-october https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/685x4uzr/phtcr.jpg Cosmo Oil refinery, Chiba, Japan bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:15:03.662Z Japan rules out additional crude reserve releases through October Asia, Japan, MENA, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Suez Canal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/klaveness-combination-carriers-reports-increased-profits-in-q2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210929-9-Klaveness.jpg Baru bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:12:42.758Z Klaveness Combination Carriers reports increased profits in Q2 Europe, Norway, Klaveness Combination Carriers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/shell-pulls-the-plug-on-trinidad-offshore-gas-project-after-deal-unravels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/gfecqahw/pexels-amar-30792657.jpg Map of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:10:12.097Z Shell pulls the plug on Trinidad offshore gas project after deal unravels Latin America, Trinidad and Tobago, Aphrodite, National Gas Company (Trinidad and Tobago), Europe, United Kingdom, Shell https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/activists-sued-too-early-over-trump-offshore-drilling-judge-rules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ba6j88hd/sparkpumpjack.jpg Arctic offshore drilling bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:07:33.459Z Activists sued too early over Trump offshore drilling, judge rules environmental activism, North America, United States, Alaska https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-us-military-hits-drug-boat-in-the-eastern-pacific-two-dead https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/4tnfv3cm/us-strike-drug-boat.jpg US forces strike a drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, August 23, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:03:35.967Z VIDEO | US military hits drug boat in the eastern Pacific, two dead North America, United States, Pacific Ocean, US Southern Command, drug smuggling, drug trafficking https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/column-where-there-is-no-vision-the-people-will-perish-a-look-at-cancers-hindering-australias-maritime-potential-an-innocent-australian https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/239glujj/anl-kokoda-at-berth.jpg The 23,000TEU container vessel ANL Kokoda, the first ship of a proposed 12-strong Australian "strategic fleet" bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Where there is no vision, the people will perish: a look at cancers hindering Australia's maritime potential [An Innocent Australian] Oceania, Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/vessel-review-costanza-i-di-sicilia-hybrid-lng-electric-ferry-to-serve-italys-sicily-region https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/xkzfwhjb/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Alessandro.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/jnft9uev/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Alessandro-Panepinto.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/y6fyiih4/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-Caronte-and-Tourist1.jpg The vessel's stern ramp door lowered https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/0bvt739k/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Fin.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/i8qxjvhe/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Angel.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Costanza I di Sicilia – Hybrid LNG-electric ferry to serve Italy's Sicily Region Europe, Italy, Sicily, RINA, Fincantieri, Caronte and Tourist Group, Siremar, Costanza I di Sicilia (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-hansa-drejoe-multi-purpose-cargo-carrier-for-european-shortsea-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/qgussubs/Hansa-Dredjoe-main-Econowind-2.jpg Hansa Dredjoe with her wind-assisted foil propulsion units in the raised position https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/jkggnkdm/Hansa-Drejoe1.jpg Hansa Drejoe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/n0fekkrj/Hansa-Dredjoe-main-Econowind.jpg Hansa Dredjoe with her wind-assisted foil propulsion units in the raised position https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/xy4rqbih/Hansa-Drejoe-main-21.jpg Hansa Drejoe bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Hansa Drejoe – Multi-purpose cargo carrier for European shortsea routes Leonhardt and Blumberg, Germany, Europe, DNV, Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, Hansa Drejoe (vessel), Portugal, NewTide Chartering, Netherlands, Royal Niestern Sander https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/canal-barge-company-takes-delivery-of-final-inland-pusher-tug-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/5s5bpm21/Mimsy-H.-Lindner.jpg Mimsy H. Lindner bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T06:12:38.538Z Canal Barge Company takes delivery of final inland pusher tug in series North America, United States, C&C Marine and Repair, Canal Barge Company, Mimsy H Lindner (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/canadian-builder-secures-order-for-six-icebreakers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-14/ezq7bjou/20241210-dinamohua64837f9307b2fc52bc74ba35c3e77123879933500x1500fillq50boxsmart1.jpg Chantier Davie Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:58:07.894Z Canadian builder secures order for six icebreakers North America, Canada, Chantier Davie Canada, Quebec, polar, Arctic, Canadian Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/foreign-vessel-seized-for-suspected-illegal-fishing-in-torres-strait-off-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/mxb7mgos/Operation-BROADSTAFF.jpg The seized fishing vessel, August 21, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:49:34.595Z Foreign vessel seized for suspected illegal fishing in Torres Strait off Australia Oceania, illegal fishing, Torres Strait, Australia, Australian Border Force, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Operation Broadstaff https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/saam-acquires-new-tug-to-expand-operations-in-colombia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/bw49cefb/Saam-Caribe1.jpg Saam Caribe bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:40:31.699Z Saam acquires new tug to expand operations in Colombia Latin America, Saam Towage, Chile, Colombia, Port of Cartagena, Robert Allan Ltd, North America, Canada, Saam Caribe (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/us-department-of-transportation-to-invest-665m-to-modernise-ferry-infrastructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-13/j094qa30/DJI_0138.JPG Charles Norman Shay, a ferry operated by the Maine State Ferry Service bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:20:05.063Z US Department of Transportation to invest $665m to modernise ferry infrastructure North America, United States, US Department of Transportation, Alaska, Florida, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Maine Department of Transportation, maine, Louisiana, Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District, Mississippi River, St Johns River, St Johns River Ferry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-selects-local-yard-for-new-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/uafaz5g5/20260821115756305.jpg Rendering of the Finnish icebreaker Aino bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T02:33:41.589Z Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency selects local yard for new icebreaker Europe, Finland, Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, Helsinki Shipyard, polar, Aino, Railotech, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-refloated-tug-sinks-during-salvage-attempt-off-zambales-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/mm98lfr9/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-05-33-10-1-Facebook.jpg The tug SL Sual 1 shortly before it sank off the Philippines' Zambales province during an unsuccessful salvage attempt, August 24, 2026. All 10 people who were on board the tug during the salvage operation jumped overboard and were safely rescued. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T02:17:24.857Z VIDEO | Refloated tug sinks during salvage attempt off Zambales, Philippines incidents, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, SL Sual 1 (vessel), Zambales https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/turkish-builder-unveils-long-range-one-way-attack-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/0fiw500a/Ares-Shipyard1.jpg Tufan one-way attack USV bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T02:11:27.915Z Turkish builder unveils long-range, one-way attack USV MENA, Turkey, ARES Shipyard, Aselsan, Tufan (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/subsea-fenix-acquires-hybrid-survey-and-inspection-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/nh9w4cpk/USV-Fenix-01-11.jpg Fenix 01 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T01:37:25.848Z Subsea Fenix acquires hybrid survey and inspection USV Europe, Italy, Subsea Fenix, HydroSurv Unmanned Survey, United Kingdom, Fenix 01 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/norways-biomar-taps-local-design-for-new-hybrid-feed-vessel-tender https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/inuh6wx1/The-Norwegian-Ship-Design-Company1.jpg Rendering of the Biomar's new feed vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T22:00:06.782Z Norway's Biomar taps local design for new hybrid feed vessel tender Europe, Biomar, Norway, The Norwegian Ship Design Company, Egil Ulvan Rederi, Asia, China, Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/us-marine-corps-accepts-logistics-support-craft-prototype https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/du9p5ooj/1000wq95.jpg ASC 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T21:27:25.188Z US Marine Corps accepts logistics support craft prototype North America, Oceania, Australia, Birdon Group, Birdon America, United States, US Marine Corps, ASC 1 (vessel), ancillary surface craft https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/alaska-ferry-system-receives-government-funding-of-410m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/g1ymt1a5/FerryheadsupLynnCanalonSunnyday.jpg LeConte, an Alaska Marine Highway System ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T19:21:01.664Z Alaska ferry system receives government funding of $410m North America, United States, Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway System https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-warns-nations-trading-with-iran-stops-short-of-immediate-action https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-22/yvk8y50r/170536571.jpg National Iranian Tanker Company tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T19:15:33.716Z US warns nations trading with Iran, stops short of immediate action North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Iran trade sanctions, Asia, China, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-hits-near-two-week-high-on-broad-vessel-gains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T19:07:44.604Z Baltic dry bulk index hits near two-week high on broad vessel gains North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Supramax, Capesize, Panamax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/foundation-works-completed-for-princess-elisabeth-energy-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/wy586tel/DJI202608141637020044D.jpg Construction works on the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:56:47.537Z Foundation works completed for Princess Elisabeth Energy Island Europe, Belgium, TM Edison, Jan de Nul, DEME, Netherlands, Princess Elisabeth Island, Elia, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/totalenergies-ceo-discounts-make-strait-of-hormuz-crude-trade-profitable 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 2026-08-24T18:32:14.042Z TotalEnergies CEO: Discounts make Strait of Hormuz crude trade profitable Europe, France, TotalEnergies, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Syria, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/russia-scrambles-to-safeguard-grain-exports-amid-ukrainian-strikes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/p9m696mi/novorossiysk1.jpg Port of Novorossiysk bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:26:46.393Z Russia scrambles to safeguard grain exports amid Ukrainian strikes Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/zelenskiy-says-russia-rejected-proposal-to-halt-black-sea-ship-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:23:31.319Z Zelenskiy says Russia rejected proposal to halt Black Sea ship attacks Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/bintan-resort-ferries-receives-first-of-three-newbuild-catamarans https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/x5037fc2/Press1200x8002026-08-24BRF.jpg Naming ceremony of Putri Mayang Sari, a newbuild catamaran of Bintan Resort Ferries bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:17:11.865Z Bintan Resort Ferries receives first of three newbuild catamarans Asia, Singapore, Strategic Marine, Indonesia, Bintan Resort Ferries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinas-crude-purchases-from-iran-face-scrutiny-under-us-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:57:08.153Z China's crude purchases from Iran face scrutiny under US sanctions Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/ships-load-more-freight-as-rhine-water-levels-rise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-01/agbq7ipp/BurgPfalzgrafenstein-Kaub.jpg Kaub, Germany bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:52:20.787Z Ships load more freight as Rhine water levels rise Germany, Europe, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-vessel-near-yanbu-crew-safe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:49:03.107Z Houthis claim attack on Saudi vessel near Yanbu, crew safe terrorism, MENA, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Bahri, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Red Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cargill-extends-panamax-bulker-charter-with-diana-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/unjdfk8k/leto.jpeg Leto bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:41:45.977Z Cargill extends Panamax bulker charter with Diana Shipping Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Switzerland, Cargill International, Cargill https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/rare-crude-tenders-from-iraqs-somo-qatarenergy-require-hormuz-loading https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/ihvcak6e/Basrah_Oil_Terminal.jpg Basrah Oil Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:31:51.831Z Rare crude tenders from Iraq's SOMO, QatarEnergy require Hormuz loading MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iraq, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-blacklists-45-tankers-over-alleged-strait-of-hormuz-rules-violations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:25:47.293Z Iran blacklists 45 tankers over alleged Strait of Hormuz rules violations MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Navig8, Saudi Arabia, Bahri, Stolt Tankers, Norway, South Korea, Asia, Sinokor Merchant Marine, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/norway-rejects-eu-moratorium-doubles-down-on-arctic-oil-and-gas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/t5t2f99f/goliat-west-e1546508862391(1).jpg Platform at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:17:31.677Z Norway rejects EU moratorium, doubles down on Arctic oil and gas Europe, Norway, Arctic, polar, Barents Sea, European Union, Equinor