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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/perus-economic-growth-slows-in-june-as-el-niño-hits-fisheries</loc>
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<image:caption>Peruvian giant squid being unloaded</image:caption>
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<news:title>Peru's economic growth slows in June as El Niño hits fisheries</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/zimbabwean-boat-accident-death-toll-rises-to-68-as-more-bodies-recovered</loc>
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<image:caption>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 44 people dead.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Zimbabwean boat accident death toll rises to 72 as more bodies recovered</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/yemens-mocha-port-halts-operations-after-houthi-attacks-port-director-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Port of Mocha (Mokha)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Yemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/search-and-rescue/twenty-dead-after-indonesias-magnitude-77-earthquake</loc>
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<image:caption>Basarnas rescue team following the 2026 Flore earthquake</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:32:46.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twenty dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/yemen-government-says-houthi-missiles-kill-four-civilians-in-port-city</loc>
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<image:caption>Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said in a statement that a large number of ballistic missiles targeted "Saudi" military concentrations and weapons, as well as "warboats" operated by its affiliates and mercenaries in Mocha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:19:04.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yemen Government says Houthi missiles kill four civilians in port city</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/petrobras-finds-hydrocarbons-in-foz-do-amazonas-basin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/lch18mab/localizacao-margem-equatorial-en.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Located in the north of Brazil, between the states of Amapá and Rio Grande do Norte, the Equatorial Margin has important oil potential</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:10:33.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrobras finds hydrocarbons in Foz do Amazonas basin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Brazil, Latin America, environmental activism, Petrobras, Foz do Amazonas basin, Amazon River</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-says-one-of-its-vessels-came-under-attack-while-transiting-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:07:21.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADNOC says one of its vessels came under attack while transiting Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>United Arab Emirates, Iran, Middle East, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/trump-uss-abraham-lincoln-deployment-not-nearly-long-enough</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-10/esnp1vn3/CVN_721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a strait transit exercise, January 30, 2019.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:05:02.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump: USS Abraham Lincoln deployment "not nearly long enough"</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/hanwha-fincantieri-shares-rise-after-trump-opensnavy-shipbuilding-to-foreign-yards</loc>
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<image:caption>Hanwha Philly Shipyard</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:58:47.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hanwha, Fincantieri shares rise after Trump opens navy shipbuilding to foreign yards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/eu-wheat-ends-week-higher-as-black-sea-export-disruption-persists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-06/ysqfullo/boat.jpeg.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wheat shipment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:50:49.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU wheat ends week higher as Black Sea export disruption persists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Europe, grain shipping</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/viking-line-reports-wider-h1-2026-loss-amid-higher-energy-costs</loc>
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<image:caption>Viking Glory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:22:48.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viking Line reports wider H1 2026 loss amid higher energy costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Finland, Viking Line, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/parched-rhine-forces-ships-to-lighten-loads-and-shift-cargo-ashore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:15:13.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parched Rhine forces ships to lighten loads and shift cargo ashore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Germany, Rhine River</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/oil-slicks-in-iranian-waters-raise-environmental-damage-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:11:46.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil slicks in Iranian waters raise environmental damage concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>MENA, Iran, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, North America, United States</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/low-danube-waters-reveal-ghostly-remains-of-world-war-two-german-fleet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-16/rozy094u/Nazi-Danube-River-Boat-Goran-Vesic-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A recovered Nazi German patrol boat (representative photo)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:06:44.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low Danube waters reveal ghostly remains of World War Two German fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Germany, Danube River, Serbia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/sea1-offshore-reports-increased-revenue-in-second-quarter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-14/i3i8wu1s/5fae46804b4d904fb1053b47Siem-Amethyst-p-2000.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sea1 Amethyst (Siem Amethyst)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:02:56.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sea1 Offshore reports increased revenue in second quarter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, Sea1 Offshore, financial results, business news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-index-snaps-losing-run-but-records-weekly-drop</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:56:03.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baltic dry index snaps losing run but records weekly drop</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/court-ruling-deals-blow-to-shells-south-africa-offshore-exploration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-16/vm5anug3/oil-rig-2191711_1280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oil rig (representative photo only)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:41:26.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court ruling deals blow to Shell's South Africa offshore exploration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa, South Africa, Europe, United Kingdom, Shell, environmental activism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/opinion-how-smart-tugs-are-transforming-the-face-of-us-waterways</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-14/8ph7hcul/Barge-Mississippi-River-Pixabay.com.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Barge on the Mississippi River</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:34:12.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPINION | How smart tugs are transforming the face of US waterways</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, Mississippi River</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/tgs-and-geophysical-technology-partner-on-global-seismic-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-09/dx3pb1hp/RamformRWEMediaRelease.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>TGS survey vessel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:09:04.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGS and Geophysical Technology partner on global seismic projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Norway, TGS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/russias-newest-ice-class-lng-carrier-sails-on-strategic-arctic-route</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-06-18/0lhdwfpt/3556268.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Konstantin Posiet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:40:07.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's newest ice-class LNG carrier sails on strategic Arctic route</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Arctic, polar, Northern Sea Route, Zvezda shipyard, Arctic LNG 2, Polar Baikal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/china-dismisses-taiwans-10-day-military-drills-as-wasteful-charade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-09/zlalo4y7/f1749423677158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Taiwan Coast Guard joined forces with the Ministry of National Defense and the Air Service Corps to carry out the Haian 12 military exercises in June 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:36:05.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China dismisses Taiwan's 10-day military drills as "wasteful charade"</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, China, Taiwan, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Taiwan Navy, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/singapore-marine-fuel-sales-post-third-straight-monthly-gain-in-july</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-30/n7zl8ejb/1743467840437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bukom Island refinery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:30:18.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singapore marine fuel sales post third straight monthly gain in July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Singapore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/dfds-reports-lower-ferry-freight-and-passenger-volumes-in-july</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-13/nqat0csy/Photo_DFDS1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aura Seaways</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:26:20.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DFDS reports lower ferry freight and passenger volumes in July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Denmark, DFDS, MENA, Strait of Gibraltar, Egypt, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, Scandinavia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/hormuz-shutdown-pushes-asian-refiners-to-snap-up-us-oil-for-late-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-01/w6cu78qy/yeosu-fuel-terminal-korea.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yeosu oil terminal, South Korea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:23:05.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hormuz shutdown pushes Asian refiners to snap up US oil for late 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>North America, United States, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, South Korea, GS Caltex, Japan, Eneos Corporation, Cosmo Energy Holdings, Trafigura, Taiwan, CPC Corporation, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/fire-breaks-out-at-russias-ust-luga-oil-export-hub-after-drone-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Port of Ust Luga, Russia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:17:47.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at Russia's Ust-Luga oil export hub after drone attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Ust Luga</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-submersibles/aukus-full-steam-ahead-after-overnight-albanese-trump-call</loc>
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<image:caption>Rendering of an SSN AUKUS submarine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:12:14.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AUKUS "full steam ahead" after overnight Albanese-Trump call</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Australia, AUKUS, North America, United States, australia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/ad-ports-group-reports-88-per-cent-net-profit-rise-in-q2</loc>
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<image:caption>Khalifa Port, UAE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T08:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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