https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/brazil-port-channel-concession-includes-plan-to-clear-1893-shipwreck https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/5aq7ojs4/image-1200-4736ff849e943fd44e5b19a17514593a.jpeg Port of Itajai, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T18:45:09.165Z Brazil port channel concession includes plan to clear 1893 shipwreck Latin America, Brazil, Santa Catarina https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/thai-oil-denies-allegations-of-marine-oil-stockpiling https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/iii7gk4y/Aurecon-Thai-Oil-Berth-Maersk-Murotsu-docking-operations-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Thai Oil refinery port bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T18:06:36.889Z Thai Oil denies allegations of marine oil stockpiling Asia, Thailand, PTT https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/the-kingfish-company-posts-revenue-growth-in-preliminary-2025-results https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-05/x4e6txtm/1541609.jpg The Kingfish Company facility bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:50:37.001Z The Kingfish Company posts revenue growth in preliminary 2025 results Europe, Netherlands, The Kingfish Company, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/port-of-los-angeles-year-on-year-container-volume-rises-in-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-02/nd9k2j2t/Port-of-LA.jpg Port of Los Angeles bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:36:37.988Z Port of Los Angeles year-on-year container volume rises in May North America, United States, Port of Los Angeles https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-navy-to-solicit-proposals-for-30b-shipyard-infrastructure-contract https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/6qw6ic7v/1920px-AerialBremertonShipyardNovember2012.jpg Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Washington bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:31:30.818Z US Navy to solicit proposals for $30b shipyard infrastructure contract North America, United States, US Navy, United States Navy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Gerald R Ford class, Nimitz class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/frances-macron-rejects-creation-of-overseas-illegal-migrant-hubs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-09/yhb5mtaj/open-graph.jpg Small boat illegal migrants bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:26:17.807Z France's Macron rejects creation of overseas illegal migrant hubs illegal migration, illegal immigration, people smuggling, Europe, France, Spain https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/capesize-gains-lift-baltic-dry-bulk-index-to-weekly-high https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-26/9mkr4hmc/download-1.jpg Bulk Shenzhen bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:18:02.870Z Capesize gains lift Baltic dry bulk index to weekly high North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/genco-emerges-victorious-against-diana-shipping-in-boardroom-showdown https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/6tdbgfyx/genco-endeavour.jpg Genco Endeavour bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:13:54.674Z Genco emerges victorious against Diana Shipping in boardroom showdown North America, United States, Genco Shipping and Trading, Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/dutch-warship-shifts-course-toward-strait-of-hormuz-for-possible-deployment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/sculapkf/Dutch-frigate-HNLMS-Evertsen-to-be-deployed-in-the-Mediterranean1.jpg The Royal Netherlands Navy De Zeven Provinciën-class air defence frigate HNLMS Evertsen (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:07:02.538Z Dutch warship shifts course toward Strait of Hormuz for possible deployment Europe, Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Navy, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, France, United Kingdom, Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-is-flowing-again-in-hormuz-but-irans-new-rules-cause-worry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T17:02:46.901Z Oil is flowing again in Hormuz, but Iran's new rules cause worry MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, North America, United States, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-probes-buyer-appetite-for-strait-of-hormuz-crude-loadings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T16:55:36.408Z ADNOC probes buyer appetite for Strait of Hormuz crude loadings MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Fujairah, Sohar Port and Freezone, Oman, Asia, Malaysia, Kuwait, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/capital-clean-energy-carriers-takes-delivery-of-new-lng-carrier-from-korean-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/l9enp995/axiois-ii.jpg Axios II, a sister ship of the Agamemnon bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T10:53:30.696Z Capital Clean Energy Carriers takes delivery of new LNG carrier from Korean yard Europe, Greece, Capital Clean Energy Carriers, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Samho https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-iraq-to-increase-dependence-on-syria-for-crude-and-naphtha-exports https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-18/j5t7gqhu/Baniyas-1.jpg Port of Baniyas, Syria https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-06/ppjbmk2o/lo6QZbRHhOTCrU01H9bTWQpmEqu0y4XG9HnH5EuI.jpg Iraq's oil marketing company SOMO headquarters bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T10:45:55.585Z FEATURE | Iraq to increase dependence on Syria for crude and naphtha exports MENA, Iraq, Syria, Persian Gulf, Port of Baniyas, Strait of Hormuz, Syrian Petroleum Company, Europe, Egypt https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-hold-firm-as-us-iran-truce-hit-by-doubts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/ey568xm6/South_Hook_LNG_Terminal_Photo_Kent.jpg South Hook LNG Terminal in the UK bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T10:36:49.212Z European gas prices hold firm as US-Iran truce hit by doubts Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/brent-crude-steadies-after-a-week-of-heavy-losses-on-us-iran-talks-cancellation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T10:32:10.812Z Brent crude steadies after a week of heavy losses on US-Iran talks cancellation MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, OPEC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/norcod-secures-five-year-cod-juvenile-supply-deal-with-havland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-24/7ri63pmi/65142961d309c45b4225d6feNorcod-15-p-1080.jpg A Norcod cod farm bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T10:14:04.342Z Norcod secures five-year cod juvenile supply deal with Havland Europe, Norway, Norcod https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japan-coordinates-with-iran-to-free-trapped-tanker-in-persian-gulf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T10:11:18.369Z Japan coordinates with Iran to free trapped tanker in Persian Gulf Asia, Japan, MENA, Iran, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/equinor-and-partners-pour-410m-more-into-north-sea-gas-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-20/sxzgc50i/download.jfif Troll offshore gas field bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T10:06:08.242Z Equinor and partners pour $410m more into North Sea gas expansion Europe, Norway, Equinor, North Sea, Troll Phase 3, Petoro, United Kingdom, Shell, France, TotalEnergies, North America, United States, ConocoPhillips https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/chief-engineer-of-ship-in-fatal-baltimore-bridge-crash-strikes-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-21/o7h09c6a/GNkC10ZXgAEupei.jpg The containership Dali with portions of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge across its forward deck on March 28, 2024 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T09:59:21.492Z Chief engineer of ship in fatal Baltimore bridge crash strikes deal North America, United States, Dali, US Coast Guard, Synergy Marine, Asia, Singapore, National Transportation Safety Board, India, South Korea, Hyundai Heavy Industries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-antwerpen-exmar-welcomes-dual-fuel-lpgammonia-carrier-to-ocean-going-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/m84zk1pj/Antwerpen-Exmar-main1.jpg Antwerpen https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/ejkmr6xi/Antwerpen-and-Arlon-Exmar1.jpg Antwerpen (closest to camera) and Arlon during their dual naming ceremony at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan Shipyard, April 9, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/0h21i5jo/Antwerpen-Exmar1.jpg Antwerpen https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/ckqxh4i1/Antwerpen-taking-on-ammonia-fuel-at-the-Port-of-Ulsan-South-Korea-Lotte-Fine-Chemical.jpg Antwerpen taking on ammonia fuel at the Port of Ulsan, South Korea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Antwerpen – Exmar welcomes dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier to ocean-going fleet Asia, Europe, Belgium, Exmar, Exmar LPG France, France, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Lloyd's Register, Port of Ulsan, Antwerpen (vessel), Arlon (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-western-acacia-versatile-mr-tanker-to-support-regional-and-shortsea-chemical-trade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/or9y3i6p/Western-Acacia1.jpg Western Acacia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/s40b4th9/Western-Acacia-MarineTraffic-com-Juliet-Cryer.jpg Western Acacia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Western Acacia – Versatile MR tanker to support regional and shortsea chemical trade Asia, Great Lakes, North America, Bureau Veritas, China, Hong Kong, Wuhu Shipyard, Western Acacia (vessel), EGPN Bulk Carrier https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/titan-submersible-had-operated-without-oversight-canadian-investigators-say https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-26/iebhr50h/Screenshot-2026-03-26-at-12-14-33-6-urgent-questions-on-the-missing-Titanic-submersible-National-Geographic.jpg The ill-fated submersible Titan sometime prior to its loss bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T06:06:55.911Z Titan submersible had operated without oversight, Canadian investigators say incidents, Titan (vessel), North America, Canada, United States, Transportation Safety Board of Canada, OceanGate Expeditions, Polar Prince (vessel), Newfoundland and Labrador, Titanic (vessel), International Maritime Organisation, Transport Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/ferry-catches-fire-while-underway-off-boston-all-on-board-rescued https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/9yqxyr2v/Boston-Fire-Department1.jpg The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ferry Champion shortly after a fire broke out in her machinery space while she was underway, June 15, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T05:50:10.102Z Ferry catches fire while underway off Boston; all on board rescued North America, United States, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Chamion (vessel), US Coast Guard, Boston https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/container-vessel-news-roundup-june-19-deliveries-to-french-and-greek-operators-additional-european-orders-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/gimu7n5f/Untitled-November-21-2025-at-10.32.21.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-08/32o0733i/202606081052012761.jpg Steel-cutting ceremony for COSCO Shipping Container Lines' third 13,600TEU vessel at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, June 5, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-26/e7gphuvu/Weixin-Image20260522140428.jpg CMA CGM Notre Dame https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-20/rckml3g8/사진2명명식행사사진단체기념사진0.jpg Naming ceremony of Navios Cyan bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T05:13:38.637Z Container Vessel News Roundup | June 19 – Deliveries to French and Greek operators, additional European orders and more Asia, COSCO Shipping Container Lines, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Global Ship Lease, Europe, France, CMA CGM Group, LNG, South Korea, HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, Navios Maritime, Greece, Euroseas, Huanghai Shipbuilding, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering, Navios Cyan (vessel), CMA CGM Notre Dame (vessel), CMA CGM Notre Dame, Navios Cyan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/russian-design-firm-unveils-new-usv-for-survey-and-security-use https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/6por53zw/92m6snha09rny0cyvrct5adpvm.jpg Renderings of outboard and waterjet-equipped examples of the USV bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T04:19:34.421Z Russian design firm unveils new USV for survey and security use Europe, Russia, Zala https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/other-workboats/russias-rosmorrechflot-takes-delivery-of-new-inland-buoy-tender https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/3gaxz5b3/Rosmorrechflot.jpg The Project 3050.1A buoy tender Leonid Komarov bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T03:48:25.650Z Russia's Rosmorrechflot takes delivery of new inland buoy tender Europe, Russia, Rosmorrechflot, Project 3050 1A, Leonid Komarov (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/improper-fishing-procedure-lack-of-risk-assessments-cited-in-fatal-man-overboard-incident-from-uk-flagged-crab-boat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/e3kfoa3r/Screenshot-2026-06-19-at-11-08-26-MAIBInvReport-132026-Amadeus-Very-Serious-Marine-Casualty-2026-13-Amadeus-ReportAndAnnexes.pdf.jpg Amadeus bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T03:12:02.586Z Improper fishing procedure, lack of risk assessments cited in fatal man overboard incident from UK-flagged crab boat incidents, Europe, United Kingdom, Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Amadeus (vessel), Maritime and Coastguard Agency, North Sea, German Bight https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/construction-begins-on-new-portuguese-navy-support-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/36xnsg2a/STMPortuguese-Navys-Logistics-Support-2.Ship-Steel-Cutting-Ceremony-5-1536x1024.jpeg.jpg Cutting of the first steel to be used in the construction of the second auxiliary oiler replenisher and logistics ship ordered by the Portuguese Navy from Turkey's STM Defence bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T02:57:39.935Z Construction begins on new Portuguese Navy support ship MENA, Turkey, STM Defence, Portugal, Europe, Portuguese Navy, auxiliary oiler replenishment https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/spanish-yard-floats-out-future-saudi-corvette https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/cdu9p6zi/Navantia.jpg Launch ceremony for the future Royal Saudi Naval Forces corvette Al-Madinah bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T02:44:03.251Z Spanish yard floats out future Saudi corvette MENA, Saudi Arabia, Al Madinah (vessel), Avante 2200, Spain, Europe, Navantia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-navy-places-23m-order-for-hypersonic-missiles https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/42y77n3e/Castelion.jpg Test-firing of a ground-launched variant of Castelion's Blackbeard hypersonic missile bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T02:33:05.627Z US Navy places $23m order for hypersonic missiles North America, United States, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-fishing-and-aquaculture/wa-finfish-catch-limit-offences-discovered-during-roadside-checks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/1t63twam/Evidence-bags-of-more-than-27kg-of-finfish-fillets.jpg Evidence bags of more than 27 kg of finfish fillets bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T02:21:23.661Z WA finfish catch limit offences discovered during roadside checks Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/uk-australian-firms-ink-agreement-to-strengthen-ship-design-and-engineering-capacity https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/zsgx0my3/Austal-Henderson-WA.jpg Austal's shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T02:10:53.911Z UK, Australian firms ink agreement to strengthen ship design and engineering capacity Europe, United Kingdom, BMT, Austal Australia, Australia, Oceania https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/keel-laid-for-new-cable-ferry-for-operation-on-australias-daintree-river https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/iz2e1lj5/Shane-Finlayson-placing-coin-on-Daintree-Ferry-keel.jpg Placing of the coin during the keel-laying ceremony for a new cable ferry for the Daintree River ferry service bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T01:57:17.702Z Keel laid for new cable ferry for operation on Australia's Daintree River Oceania, Australia, Daintree River, Birdon, Queensland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/isles-of-scilly-steamships-newest-freight-vessel-arrives-in-uk-following-delivery-voyage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-19/qc06ygwt/Untitled1.jpg Menawethan upon her arrival in Penzance, June 18, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-19T01:41:21.147Z Isles of Scilly Steamship's newest freight vessel arrives in UK following delivery voyage Europe, United Kingdom, Menawethan (vessel), Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, Asia, Vietnam, Piriou, France, Piriou Vietnam, Lloyd's Register, Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Netherlands, Maritime and Coastguard Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/navigator-gas-secures-financing-for-two-newbuild-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/9vfy9o0r/navigator-prominence.jpg Navigator Prominence (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T18:15:02.615Z Navigator Gas secures financing for two newbuild ships Europe, United Kingdom, Navigator Holdings, Navigator Gas, Asia, China, Jiangnan Shipyard Group, China Shipbuilding Trading https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/no-loopholes-eu-bans-its-firms-from-selling-russian-lng-anywhere-next-year https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/gf174fk4/yamal_lng.jpg Yamal LNG facility in Siberia bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T18:06:27.362Z No loopholes: EU bans its firms from selling Russian LNG anywhere next year Europe, European Union, Russia, sanctions, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, TotalEnergies, France, Yamal LNG project, Securing Energy for Europe, Novatek, Asia, China, CNPC, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-bounces-back-after-hitting-two-month-low https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-09/4v9292r4/S-8257-SG-LAGOON251203.jpg SG Lagoon (representative photo) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:59:49.724Z Baltic dry bulk index bounces back after hitting two-month low North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-iran-peace-deal-weighs-on-west-african-crude-differentials https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/221z83u9/BONNYPORT61c5d2e2c8-Edited.jpg Bonny Island terminal, Nigeria bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:54:16.253Z US-Iran peace deal weighs on West African crude differentials Africa, Angola, North America, United States, ExxonMobil, MENA, Iran, Latin America, Brazil, Guyana, Asia, India, Nigeria, Africa Energy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/dno-acquires-stake-in-north-sea-field-from-var-energi https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/i6c60w8i/Gjoa-source-Neptune-1024x713.jpg Gjøa platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:45:28.785Z DNO acquires stake in North Sea field from Var Energi Europe, Norway, DNO, Vår Energi, acquisitions, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/banks-forecast-months-long-recovery-for-strait-of-hormuz-oil-flows 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 2026-06-18T17:40:38.588Z Banks forecast months-long recovery for Strait of Hormuz oil flows MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/average-brent-crude-prices-could-fall-with-strait-of-hormuz-open https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:36:07.825Z Average Brent crude prices could fall with Strait of Hormuz open MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opec-sees-no-sign-of-peak-in-global-oil-demand-in-the-near-term https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yzb7xllb/young-saudis-bring-zuluf-gosp-3-back-online.png Zuluf GOSP-3 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:30:05.781Z OPEC sees no sign of peak in global oil demand in the near-term OPEC Plus, MENA, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates, Asia, China, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Russia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/maib-report-highlights-safety-gaps-after-towline-failure-accident https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/xo7elg0s/svitzer-avon.jpg Svitzer Avon bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:23:21.499Z MAIB report highlights safety gaps after towline failure accident Europe, United Kingdom, Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Svitzer Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/germany-moves-ships-into-position-for-possible-strait-of-hormuz-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/59qf7vsw/1920px-FuldaM1058.jpg German Navy minehunter Fulda bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:18:03.591Z Germany moves ships into position for possible Strait of Hormuz mission Europe, Germany, MENA, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, German Navy, United Kingdom, France, Greece, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ships-reactivate-transponders-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-us-iran-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/aa30f2fd-d6de-4afc-8a4f-da75d7a1b396/maracaibo-106398_1280.jpg Tanker underway (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:10:02.869Z Ships reactivate transponders in Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Saudi Arabia, Bahri, Port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, QatarEnergy, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-majors-struggle-to-secure-tankers-despite-ready-iraqi-crude-cargoes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-15/pgmwn2g0/20250714151418172.jpg Overhead view of a VLCC bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T17:04:28.543Z Oil majors struggle to secure tankers despite ready Iraqi crude cargoes MENA, Iraq, Asia, India, China, PetroChina, Indian Oil Corporation, Sinochem https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/safe-bulkers-reports-increased-net-income-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-23/7qzy7mrj/PG23-1502-2048x15021.jpg Kerynia, a bulk carrier operated by Safe Bulkers bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T10:26:22.596Z Safe Bulkers reports increased net income in Q1 2026 Europe, Monaco, Safe Bulkers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-us-takes-aim-at-free-riding-nato-allies-with-funding-threat https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-26/brhze6ka/221009-O-LW180-1010W.avif The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush docks at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, October 9, 2022, during a scheduled port visit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-20/0wmm097n/230430-snmg1-dynamicmongoose-dzioba-0771.jpg The German Navy frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (right) in formation with the Danish and Faroese patrol vessels HDMS Hvidbjørnen and HDMS Brimil during a NATO exercise bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T10:23:37.043Z FEATURE | US takes aim at "free riding" NATO allies with funding threat North America, United States, Europe, NATO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-head-welcomes-peace-pact-calls-for-unconditional-hormuz-reopening https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/aw4qjftt/arabiangulfhormuzstrait.png Hormuz Strait AIS data display pre-war bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T10:15:38.959Z IEA head welcomes peace pact, calls for unconditional Hormuz reopening International Energy Agency, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/russia-ready-to-deploy-second-domestic-built-ice-class-lng-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/0lhdwfpt/3556268.jpg Konstantin Posiet bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T10:10:36.278Z Russia ready to deploy second domestic-built ice-class LNG carrier Europe, Russia, Zvezda shipyard, Arc7 LNG carriers, Arctic LNG 2, polar, Sovcomflot https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/tgs-and-slb-launch-seismic-survey-offshore-brazil https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/200427-7-PGS.jpg Ramform Tethys bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T10:03:03.417Z TGS and SLB launch seismic survey offshore Brazil Europe, Norway, North America, United States, SLB, Ramform Tethys https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz-ups-chances-of-a-global-oil-market-glut https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-22/6loqqwt4/66383f5803e19da78ece25a31c8e71b5.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T09:59:40.565Z FEATURE | Reopening the Strait of Hormuz ups chances of a global oil market glut MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Asia, Europe, France, TotalEnergies https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/export-rules-cool-down-china-refined-oil-shipments-in-may https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-24/vtv9yoj0/221545405fjp.png Sinopec oil terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T09:49:47.054Z Export rules cool down China refined oil shipments in May Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-drop-to-lowest-level-since-start-of-iran-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-07/n5o9dgyd/210106_9_Calhoun_Port_Authority.jpg Crude oil tankers at Calhoun Port in Point Comfort, Texas bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T09:46:37.396Z Oil prices drop to lowest level since start of Iran war North America, United States, Iran, MENA, International Energy Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-and-partners-agree-on-north-sea-project-development-concept https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/ijgaphzg/1082477714afc0b1dce728e779d573c88f1675fd-3840x2160.jpg Project concept for Ringvei Vest in the Norwegian North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T09:39:38.813Z Equinor and partners agree on North Sea project development concept Europe, Norway, Equinor https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-the-race-to-bypass-hormuz-will-transform-the-persian-gulf https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/u61pvxoz/east-west-pipeline-saudi.jpg Map of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T09:35:58.395Z OPINION | The race to bypass Hormuz will transform the Persian Gulf MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran, North America, United States, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Port of Fujairah, Iraq, Kuwait, Red Sea, QatarEnergy, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/feature-inside-the-30b-thai-plan-to-challenge-the-malacca-strait https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-27/3r6y7o6o/lndbridge-Reference-map-1024x576.jpg Map of Thailand's proposed land bridge project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/r9owavum/StraitofMalaccahighlighted.jpg Malacca Strait (highlighted in red) bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T09:27:42.697Z FEATURE | Inside the $30b Thai plan to challenge the Malacca Strait Asia, Thailand, Malacca Strait, Cambodia, Gulf of Thailand, Indian Ocean, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-us-and-iran-sign-historic-interim-peace-deal-trump-vows-heavy-price-for-violations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/n9619plk/trump-signing.jpg US President Donald Trump signing memorandum of understanding with Iran to end war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/w9ihww43/260505-D-D0477-92831.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (nearest to camera) and another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underway in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T09:16:30.050Z FEATURE | US and Iran sign historic interim peace deal, Trump vows heavy price for violations MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Europe, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Asia, Japan, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-yampu-battery-hybrid-limestone-carrier-to-support-australias-cement-industry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/pz4kyw4y/Yampu-CSL-Group-21.jpg Yampu https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/n45n8g6i/Yampu-bridge-CSL-Group1.jpg Bridge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/gblxesut/Yampu-CSL-Group1.jpg Yampu bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Yampu – Battery hybrid limestone carrier to support Australia's cement industry Asia, North America, Oceania, Australia, South Australia, Yampu (vessel), CSL Group, China, Lloyd's Register, Jiangjiang Nanyang Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vessel-review-arion-jhi-steamships-new-aframax-tanker-built-for-regional-and-intercontinental-trade https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/dszh0tht/Arion-JHI-Steamship.jpg Arion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/s52jhnv3/Arion-MarineTraffic-com-Steve-J-Henderson.jpg Arion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/2fv8hvoj/Screenshot18-6-202692045www.jsea.or.jp.jpg Arion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/d525pkvm/Arion-GA.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Arion – JHI Steamship's new Aframax tanker built for regional and intercontinental trade Asia, Japan, Arion (vessel), Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine and Engineering, Europe, Greece, Aframax, JHI Steamship, Bahamas, Lloyd's Register, Africa, Gulf of Mexico, Aframar Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/opinion-preserving-south-china-sea-rights-means-exercising-them https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/unyijt9a/1000wq951.jpg A US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron 45 executes a low-altitude flyover as the US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (nearest to camera) steams in formation with the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal in the South China Sea, December 10, 2025. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | Preserving South China Sea rights means exercising them Asia, China, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, territory disputes, Philippines, Vietnam, United States, North America, Japan, ASEAN https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/us-navy-demonstrates-new-dual-use-laser-system https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/3yh82u6u/260428-N-CZ309-12331.jpg Boeing's laser system intended for dual-use in power beaming and aerial defence sits in the field for testing. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T07:50:51.895Z US Navy demonstrates new dual-use laser system United States, North America, US Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/worker-crushed-to-death-during-cargo-operations-on-ro-ro-ship-in-zeebrugge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-12/ao22imhx/MarineTraffic-com-Pekka-Jarvinen.jpg Delphine bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T07:48:38.326Z Worker crushed to death during cargo operations on Ro-Ro ship in Zeebrugge incidents, Europe, Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Delphine (vessel), Ireland, Malta https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/japanese-tour-company-exec-gets-five-year-jail-term-over-fatal-capsizing-off-hokkaido https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-07/62f46ef2-16c7-4541-a67d-8f2db755cc0b/bairdmaritime_import_wp_content_uploads_Photo_Shiretoko_Pleasure_Cruiser.jpg The ill-fated tour boat Kazu I, which sank off Japan's main island of Hokkaido on April 23, 2022. Twenty people who were on board the vessel that day are confirmed to have died while the remaining six remain missing to this day and are presumed dead. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T07:47:39.846Z Japanese tour company exec gets five-year jail term over fatal capsizing off Hokkaido incidents, Japan, Asia, Kazu I (vessel, Russia, Europe, Shiretoko Pleasure Cruiser https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/official-pakistan-navy-considering-deploying-newest-submarine-in-bay-of-bengal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/byvnqk40/72097191015292374952356334560647746616957355n1.jpg The Pakistan Navy submarine PNS Hangor being escorted by small boats and Z-9EC helicopters as she nears Karachi, June 11, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T07:46:48.292Z Official: Pakistan Navy considering deploying newest submarine in Bay of Bengal Asia, India, Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, Bay of Bengal, 1971 India Pakistan War, Indian Navy, China, PNS Hangor (vessel), Hangor class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/new-us-law-seeks-to-curb-possible-espionage-by-foreign-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-28/1sk6oy6f/29A0158.jpg The Russian surveillance ship Yantar being shadowed by the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset in the North Sea. Somerset shadowed Yantar between November 5 and 11, 2025, as the latter vessel headed for the Faroe Islands. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T07:09:30.646Z New US law seeks to curb possible espionage by foreign ships North America, United States, Russia, China, Asia, Europe, Arctic, polar, US Department of State, espionage https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/fishing-vessel-news-roundup-june-18-norwegian-bleeding-boat-russian-crabbers-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/vy24ed5z/Untitled-November-21-2025-at-10.32.21.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/u6qdwj6k/Russian-Maritime-Register-of-Shipping1.jpg The Project 03141 crab fishing vessel Itelmen https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-12/8fww14gy/Vard-forRosund.jpg Rendering of Rosund Drift's new stern trawler https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-23/7kugtitc/700700nsry202312152111.jpg Crab fishing vessel Bukhta Natal'i https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-02/fkm64srv/Puesta-de-quilla-Tauriko-Freire-Shipyard-1-11.jpg Keel of Tauriko, Napier's future salmon bleeding and transport vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T06:51:23.729Z Fishing Vessel News Roundup | June 18 – Norwegian bleeding boat, Russian crabbers and more Europe, Russia, Project 03141, Itelmen (vessel), Vostochnaya Verf, Norway, Vard, Rosund Drift, Bukhta Natal'i (vessel), TRK, Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard, Project CCa5712LS, Globus, Severnaya Verf, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Project MT1112XL, Marlin (vessel), Marin Teknikk, Spain, Freire Shipyard, Napier, Salt Ship Design, Tauriko (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/eastern-pacific-shipping-to-exit-from-chemical-tanker-segment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/op3h2t81/banner-img11.jpg A chemical tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T06:34:58.939Z Eastern Pacific Shipping to exit from chemical tanker segment Asia, Singapore, Eastern Pacific Shipping https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/keel-laid-for-new-russian-cruise-missile-submarine https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/e5y733nk/USC1.jpg Commemorative plaque photographed during the keel-laying ceremony of the Russian Navy Project 885M attack submarine Murmansk, June 17, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T06:16:38.665Z Keel laid for new Russian cruise missile submarine Europe, Russia, Russian Navy, Yasen class, Yasen M class, Project 885, Project 885M, Sevmash, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Murmansk (vessel), Malakhit Marine Engineering Bureau https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-offshore/acceptance-tests-begin-for-oms-groups-new-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/p9r9s5g3/USV-Elite.jpg The OMS Group's new USV Elite bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T05:49:51.729Z Acceptance tests begin for OMS Group's new USV Asia, Malaysia, OMS Group, Europe, France, Exail, Elite (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/cargo-ship-catches-fire-while-undergoing-repairs-in-turkey https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/8mdg6gsg/Istanbul-Fire-Department1.jpg Firefighters douse a cargo vessel that had caught fire while undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey, June 16, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T05:14:17.135Z Cargo ship catches fire while undergoing maintenance in Turkey incidents, MENA, Turkey, Port of Tuzla (Turkey) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/us-navy-takes-delivery-of-17th-lcac-100-class-landing-craft https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/vmujnyaa/LCAC-116-PAE-Maritime1.jpg LCAC 116 bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T03:51:06.785Z US Navy takes delivery of 17th LCAC-100-class landing craft North America, United States, US Navy, LCAC 100 class, Textron Systems Corporation, LCAC 116 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/new-zealand-investigators-say-inadequate-planning-for-non-routine-work-led-to-lifting-mishap-on-bulk-carrier https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/ykjj538x/Thor-Nitnirund-MarineTraffic-com-Steven-Watkins.jpg Thor Nitnirund bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T02:48:45.714Z New Zealand investigators say inadequate planning for non-routine work led to lifting mishap on bulk carrier incidents, Oceania, New Zealand, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Thor Nitnirund (vessel), Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/australian-police-charge-three-for-importing-drugs-over-300-kg-from-west-africa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/hzvsgv86/Meth-in-charcoal-1.jpg Seized charcoal bags containing the imported methamphetamine bairdmaritime en 2026-06-18T02:27:29.749Z Australian police charge three for importing drugs over 300 kg from West Africa drugs, Oceania, Africa, New South Wales, South Australia, Australian Federal Police, Europe, United Kingdom, Australian Border Force, Ghana https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/hanwha-ocean-signs-non-binding-deal-for-british-columbia-flng-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-17/ff3fubgd/DSC05340.jpg Signing of agreement between Hanwha Ocean and Kanata Clean Power Corporation bairdmaritime en 2026-06-17T19:30:17.046Z Hanwha Ocean signs non-binding deal for British Columbia FLNG project Asia, South Korea, Hanwha Ocean, North America, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/us-cancels-four-offshore-wind-leases-as-proponent-trades-wind-for-gas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-11/tqavu7vk/pexels-enrique72-11001079.jpg Offshore wind farm bairdmaritime en 2026-06-17T19:20:50.633Z US cancels four offshore wind leases as proponent trades wind for gas North America, United States, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/modi-raises-safety-of-indian-sailors-with-trump-in-talks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/wt5486ih/settebello.jpg The tanker Settebello was disabled by US forces in the Gulf of Oman. The attack killed three Indian sailors. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-17T19:16:02.423Z Modi raises safety of Indian sailors with Trump in talks Asia, India, North America, United States, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/eu-backs-setting-up-illegal-migrant-detention-centres-abroad https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-10/3ppcob8j/Photo_EU_NAVFOR_MED1.jpg Illegal immigrants on boats are rescued by EUNAVFOR MED personnel as part of Operation Sophia, November 3, 2017. On that date, a total of 263 illegal immigrants on boats were rescued within Operation Sophia's area of responsibility in the Central Mediterranean. bairdmaritime en 2026-06-17T19:08:54.498Z EU backs setting up illegal migrant detention centres abroad illegal migration, illegal immigration, Europe, European Union, MENA, Afghanistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/port-of-santos-dredging-works-awarded-to-jan-de-nul-unit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-17/x8rug2j0/canal-do-Porto-de-Santos.jpg Port of Santos, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-06-17T18:48:43.268Z Port of Santos dredging works awarded to Jan de Nul unit Latin America, Brazil, Port of Santos (Brazil), Europe, Belgium, Jan de Nul