https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/lower-freight-rates-impact-yang-ming-earnings-in-first-quarter https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-31/tz7v9jmg/20250331120146324.jpg A Yang Ming container vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:36:10.407Z Lower freight rates impact Yang Ming earnings in first quarter Asia, Taiwan, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iea-warns-of-global-oil-deficit-as-iran-conflict-hits-output https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-20/g47zrbjx/XOMBRRF5184x2916Landscape1692880x1620.jpg ExxonMobil Baton Rouge bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:31:11.562Z IEA warns of global oil deficit through 2026 as Iran conflict hits output International Energy Agency, Middle East Conflicts, OPEC https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-show-little-movement-ahead-of-us-china-summit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/wsdzbzp6/lng-tanker.jpg LNG carrier at Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:26:03.486Z European gas prices show little movement ahead of US-China summit Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Qatar, Asia, Pakistan, Iran, North America, United States, China, Menawethan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/strong-cruise-bookings-trim-second-quarter-losses-for-tui https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/na66351x/MeinSchiffRelax2.jpg Mein Schiff Relax, a cruise ship under TUI's Mein Schiff brand bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:21:18.234Z Strong cruise bookings trim second-quarter losses for TUI Europe, Germany, TUI Group, TUI Cruises, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/arctic-fish-reports-record-first-quarter-harvest-volumes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/5yo6a2bq/Photo_Arctic_Fish1.jpg Aquaculture pen bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:15:10.201Z Arctic Fish reports record first quarter harvest volumes Europe, Iceland, Arctic Fish, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinese-vlcc-loaded-with-iraqi-crude-tests-strait-of-hormuz-transit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/uyjtkygx/fe90de06-7ca4-402a-822e-42ce5e36aec2.jpg Yuan Hua Hu bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:11:18.102Z Chinese VLCC loaded with Iraqi crude tests Strait of Hormuz transit Asia, China, MENA, Iraq, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, SINOPEC, Unipec https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/hapag-lloyds-q1-earnings-take-a-hit-from-falling-rates-and-hormuz-closure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-30/urjy3w4w/HLAG_10_seatrial_1920x1200.jpg The Hapag-Lloyd containership Berlin Express bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:05:11.118Z Hapag-Lloyd's Q1 earnings take a hit from falling rates and Hormuz closure financial results, business news, Europe, Germany, Hapag Lloyd, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/south-korea-prepares-phased-plan-to-bolster-strait-of-hormuz-safety https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-28/d5fmr0xz/251118-N-JJ672-1291.jpg ROK Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon, right, and Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon, left, sail in formation alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy November 18, 2025 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T10:01:37.733Z South Korea prepares phased plan to bolster Strait of Hormuz safety Asia, South Korea, Republic of Korea Navy, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-fishing-and-aquaculture/two-pilbara-residents-fined-for-exceeding-ark-shell-bag-limits https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/zgv8kdko/Ark-shells-illegally-collected-from-King-Bay1.jpg Ark shells illegally collected from King Bay bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T09:57:35.683Z Two Pilbara residents fined for exceeding ark shell bag limits Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/babcock-hit-by-type-31-frigate-charge-despite-strong-fy2026-performance https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-10/38q8luv3/New-T31-render-edit-scaled-2-1536x1053.jpg Artist's impression of a Type 31 frigate bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T09:51:27.822Z Babcock hit by Type 31 frigate charge despite strong FY2026 performance Europe, United Kingdom, Babcock International Group, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/feature-more-than-just-squid-why-chinas-fishing-fleet-is-rattling-argentina https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-27/1h5dcapb/boat-51950741280.jpg A Chinese fishing boat (representative photo only) https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/7i9a523e/bb64f6ba3b3b6e4a62fd2e0de219b73d.jpg Chinese fishing fleet bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T09:39:51.905Z FEATURE | More than just squid? Why China’s fishing fleet is rattling Argentina Asia, China, Latin America, Argentina, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/ad-ports-group-posts-41-per-cent-yoy-net-profit-growth-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-13/ad2dryzb/ADPG-Q2-2025-Image1.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T09:28:29.352Z AD Ports Group posts 41 per cent YOY net profit growth in Q1 2026 MENA, United Arab Emirates, AD Ports Group, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vietnam-ramps-up-refined-oil-buys-to-bridge-war-driven-supply-gap https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-25/8n7b13wb/hmct-1-2.jpg SPM buoy at Vietnam's Dung Quat refinery bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T09:20:55.217Z Vietnam ramps up refined oil buys to bridge war-driven supply gap Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, China, MENA, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Africa, Nigeria, Oman, Angola https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/trump-confident-in-ending-iran-war-without-help-from-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/lyqzdmo1/260416-N-NO146-4180.avif USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T09:15:10.946Z Trump confident in ending Iran war without help from China North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/vessel-review-frank-c-canadian-operators-new-compact-tug-to-support-dredging-and-construction-projects https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/hqk6687x/Frank-C-Chantier-Naval-Forillon-main1.jpg Frank C https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/rr0trr49/Frank-C-Chantier-Naval-Forillon-21.jpg Frank C https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/dsp7sizy/Frank-C-and-CCGS-Baie-de-Gaspé-Chantier-Naval-Forillon1.jpg Frank C and the Canadian Coast Guard rescue boat CCGS Baie de Gaspé bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Frank C – Canadian operator's new compact tug to support dredging and construction projects Canada, Quebec, North America, Frank C (vessel), Chantier Naval Forillon, NAVANEX, Les Entreprises PEC, Gulf of St Lawrence https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/vessel-review-gas-syringa-gas-iris-chinese-owners-vlecs-boast-dual-fuel-propulsion-and-enhanced-cargo-tank-safety-features https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/5as7hm9c/Gas-Syringa1.jpg Gas Syringa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/1p7wpgrp/n0xyrrppkhrmt0cy3wxv35nzzg.jpg Gas Iris bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Gas Syringa & Gas Iris – Chinese owner's VLECs boast dual-fuel propulsion and enhanced cargo tank safety features Asia, China, Southwest Shipping, Gas Syringa (vessel), Gas Iris (vessel), Jiangnan Shipyard, Singapore, Wideshine Management https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/kuwait-thwarts-sea-infiltration-attempt-by-iran-linked-group-four-people-arrested https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-05/p53fgm5z/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-2.jpg Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf) map bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T08:40:03.500Z Kuwait thwarts sea infiltration attempt by Iran-linked group, four people arrested MENA, Kuwait, Iran, terrorism, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/pollution-control/iran-rules-out-facility-leak-in-persian-gulf-oil-spill-blames-tanker-discharge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T08:35:53.053Z Iran rules out facility leak in Persian Gulf oil spill, blames tanker discharge MENA, Iran, Persian Gulf, Kharg Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/unlikely-allies-us-and-china-agree-on-strait-of-hormuz-free-passage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T08:32:18.467Z Unlikely allies US and China agree on Strait of Hormuz free passage North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/fire-injures-one-on-berthed-ferry-in-rostock-germany https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/x2u8toh0/Tom-Sawyer-MarineTraffic-com-Florian-Warnecke.jpg Tom Sawyer bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T05:13:02.978Z Fire injures one on berthed ferry in Rostock, Germany Europe, incidents, Germany, Tom Sawyer (vessel), TT Line, Port of Rostock (Germany), Cyprus https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/activist-ngo-claims-humanitarian-vessel-was-fired-upon-by-libyan-coast-guard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/d4uafw2k/260511LeoSpartacusDSC4461-scaled-2560x12801.jpg The Libyan Coast Guard patrol boat involved in the supposed encounter with Sea-Watch 5, May 11, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T04:35:25.158Z Activist NGO claims "humanitarian vessel" was fired upon by Libyan Coast Guard illegal migration, MENA, Libya, Libyan Coast Guard, Sea Watch, Europe, Germany, Sea Watch 5 (vessel), Italy, Port of Brindisi (Italy) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/italian-navy-patrol-ship-departs-for-indo-pacific-deployment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/6sjkditn/Giovanni-Delle-Bande-Nere-Italian-Navy.jpg The Italian Navy Thaon de Revel-class patrol ship Giovanni Delle Bande Nere bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T03:28:39.495Z Italian Navy patrol ship departs for Indo-Pacific deployment Europe, Indo Pacific, RIMPAC, Italy, Italian Navy, Thaon di Revel class, Giovanni delle Bande Nere (vessel), MENA, Egypt, Singapore, Asia, Sri Lanka, Guam, Oceania, Jordan, Hawaii, United States, North America https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/weaponry/australias-mogami-class-frigates-to-be-fitted-with-searam-defensive-weapon-systems https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/rlsidosy/SeaRAMhero1.jpg SeaRAM launcher firing an RIM-116 rolling airframe missile bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T03:09:46.532Z Australia's Mogami-class frigates to be fitted with SeaRAM defensive weapon systems Oceania, Asia, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, Japan, Mogami class, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Upgraded Mogami class, Anzac class https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/heavy-lift/aal-shipping-christens-new-heavy-lift-vessel https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/9trh3hi8/f5f2f9a50c0c0b0a9ce90582701c491d3b01b86b1.jpg AAL Mumbai's christening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, May 12, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T01:46:32.197Z AAL Shipping christens new heavy lift vessel Asia, Singapore, China, AAL Shipping, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, AAL Mumbai (vessel), AAL Newcastle (vessel), AAL Hamburg (vessel), AAL Limassol (vessel), Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Columbia Shipmanagement, DNV https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/10-indonesian-nationals-found-guilty-of-illegal-fishing-in-torres-strait-off-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/vvfmqxfs/Two-foreign-fishing-1.jpg The seized sea cucumber bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T01:37:37.146Z 10 Indonesian nationals found guilty of illegal fishing in Torres Strait off Australia illegal fishing, Asia, Oceania, Indonesia, Torres Strait, Australia, Australian Border Force, Operation Broadstaff https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/uk-unmanned-systems-specialist-invests-in-local-shipyard-to-boost-usv-production https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/f0yn25kf/dc4c365ffa7d34c017a3993e138187f839599f911.jpg L-R: Tom O'Neill, Operations Director at Manor Marine, and Matthew Ratsey, Managing Director of Zero USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T01:29:27.449Z UK unmanned systems specialist invests in local shipyard to boost USV production Europe, United Kingdom, Zero USV, Manor Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/canadian-coast-guard-formally-welcomes-new-ocean-going-research-ship-into-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-11-29/ibbt575a/Canadian-Coast-Guard-31.jpg CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T01:15:01.492Z Canadian Coast Guard formally welcomes new ocean-going research ship into service North America, polar, Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk (vessel), Lloyd's Register, Vard Marine, Seaspan Shipyards, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Nova Scotia, Bedford Institute of Oceanography https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/tug-news-roundup-may-13-us-navy-salvage-ship-christening-japanese-biofuel-powered-newbuilding-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-13/bwl68jnk/Untitled.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/ham6nswh/Golding3Daryl-Steiner-Jr.Craig-LaGrone-Austin-Golding-Steve-GoldingGregory-Marshall-Joseph-McGuire-and-Tara-MarshallGolding6-1536x11521.jpg Representatives of Golding Barge Line and Steiner Shipyard at the delivery ceremony of the pusher tug Alexa Golding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/l1qdeiz9/Kentucky-Cooper-Group.jpg Kentucky https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/zyxn7yjc/Austal-USA-Tad-Denson1.jpg Christening ceremony of the US Navy Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ship USNS Solomon Atkinson at Austal USA's shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, May 2, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/gks0u8xa/260422.jpg Launch of Bisan Maru, Seagate Corporation's new biofuel-powered tug, April 22, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-20/txw92xeb/Keel-Laying-Welding11.jpg Coins welded onto the keel of one of the tugs bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T01:03:50.084Z Tug News Roundup | May 13 – US Navy salvage ship christening, Japanese biofuel-powered newbuilding and more North America, Golding Barge Line, United States, Steiner Shipyard, Alexa Golding (vessel), Gage Golding (vessel), Sterling Marine, Crescent Towing, Blakeley BoatWorks, Cooper Group of Companies, Kentucky (vessel), Mississippi River, Alabama, US Navy, Navajo class, USNS Solomon Atkinson (vessel), Austal USA, Oceania, Australia, Asia, Japan, Seagate Corporation, Bisan Maru (vessel), Kanagawa Dockyard, C&C Marine and Repair, Louisiana, Green Tug Towing https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/14-missing-after-illegal-migrant-boat-sinks-off-malaysias-west-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-15/x90uwc9b/Maritim-Malaysia-boats-MMEA(1).jpg Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency patrol boats (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-13T00:47:46.808Z 14 missing after illegal migrant boat sinks off Malaysia's west coast Asia, incidents, illegal migration, Malaysia, Indonesia, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/safe-bulkers-to-acquire-four-japanese-newbuild-bulk-carriers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-23/7qzy7mrj/PG23-1502-2048x15021.jpg Kerynia, a bulk carrier operated by Safe Bulkers bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T19:15:16.408Z Safe Bulkers to acquire four Japanese newbuild bulk carriers Europe, Greece, Safe Bulkers, Asia, Japan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/oil-prices-shoot-up-as-us-iran-friction-derails-peace-hopes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T19:12:04.357Z Oil prices shoot up as US-Iran friction derails peace hopes MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Asia, China, US Energy Information Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/vietnams-state-owned-pv-oil-appeals-to-us-navy-let-tanker-through-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/jrcvcxu1/3d0ca786-2bc4-4f03-96ad-e96de129952f.jpg Agio Fanourios I bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T19:05:26.705Z Vietnam's state-owned oil firm appeals to US Navy: let tanker through Strait of Hormuz Asia, Vietnam, North America, United States, US Navy, United States Navy, MENA, Iraq, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/feature-desperate-iraq-and-pakistan-make-deals-with-iran-for-hormuz-transit https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz 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 2026-05-12T18:55:42.608Z FEATURE | Desperate Iraq and Pakistan make deals with Iran for Hormuz transit MENA, Iran, Iraq, Asia, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/havoc-raises-100m-for-autonomous-defence-technology-development https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/zkmse210/havocai22.jpg A Havoc USV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:47:04.806Z Havoc raises $100m for autonomous defence technology development North America, United States, HavocAI, Senesco Marine, US Department of Defense https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/britain-commits-naval-and-air-assets-to-hormuz-defensive-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-21/yjkklv3v/1024px-HMSDragonD35underwayintheMed2013.JPG The Royal Navy Type 45 air defence destroyer HMS Dragon underway in the Mediterranean Sea, September 20, 2013 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:43:53.016Z Britain commits naval and air assets to Hormuz defensive mission Europe, United Kingdom, Royal Navy, HMS Dragon, MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/quiet-deals-help-second-qatari-lng-tanker-clear-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:39:22.057Z Quiet deals help second Qatari LNG tanker clear Strait of Hormuz MENA, Qatar, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Asia, Pakistan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/nigeria-and-morocco-move-closer-to-major-atlantic-gas-pipeline-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-27/c2tiny02/pexels-lara-jameson-8828423.jpg West Africa bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:33:16.587Z Nigeria and Morocco move closer to major Atlantic gas pipeline deal Africa, Nigeria, MENA, Morocco https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/dive-support/cm-energy-tech-to-acquire-diving-support-vessel-for-110m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/ahuazea5/65527057-8116-47d3-b352-555c163f3377.jpg The diving support vessel Lichtenstein bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:29:13.862Z CM Energy Tech to acquire diving support vessel for $110m Asia, China, Hong Kong, China Merchants Group, acquisitions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/potential-thaw-in-energy-trade-as-us-lng-shipments-head-to-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-03/gcyslhll/bechtelSabine-Pass-Liquefaction-2022.jpg Sabine Pass LNG export terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:23:50.665Z Potential thaw in energy trade as US LNG shipments head to China North America, United States, Asia, China, Cheniere Energy Partners, Sabine Pass terminal, Venture Global LNG, Port of Plaquemines, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/rising-costs-may-force-cyprus-to-seek-more-funds-for-large-undersea-cable-project https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-04/1u0fy7hz/ofeli.jpg Great Sea Interconnector bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:18:57.653Z Rising costs may force Cyprus to seek more funds for large undersea cable project Europe, Cyprus, Greece, European Commission, European Union, MENA, Turkey, Israel https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/foreign-ship-operators-indicted-in-2024-baltimore-bridge-crash 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 2026-05-12T18:11:46.608Z Foreign ship operators indicted in 2024 Baltimore bridge crash North America, United States, Dali, Baltimore, Synergy Marine, Asia, Singapore, Synergy Maritime, India, National Transportation Safety Board, Port of Baltimore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/singaporean-es-group-subsidiary-to-sell-tanker-for-475m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/3dpkaxmp/4675ce1d-a217-404c-946a-34331b66ddcd.jpg ES Aspire bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T18:03:53.018Z Singaporean ES Group subsidiary to sell tanker for $4.75m Asia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/lithuania-considers-minesweeping-support-for-strait-of-hormuz-mission https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/1g2kz9cf/1920px-M53Klaipeda-2.jpg Skalvis (M53), a Lithuanian mine countermeasures vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T17:34:21.358Z Lithuania considers minesweeping support for Strait of Hormuz mission Europe, Lithuania, Lithuanian Navy, Lithuanian Naval Force https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/eni-tests-investor-appetite-for-floating-gas-infrastructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-19/8jwbzh4o/Area1_fpso_cover_24horizontal_16_9.jpg An Eni-operated FPSO bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T17:26:49.305Z Eni tests investor appetite for floating gas infrastructure Europe, Italy, Eni, Africa, Mozambique, Congo https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/major-energy-players-eye-syrian-offshore-opportunities-in-new-deal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-01/91p10rco/emin-huric-MeME21VDU3A-unsplash.jpg Map showing Syria bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T17:22:57.371Z Major energy players eye Syrian offshore opportunities in new deal MENA, Syria, Syrian Petroleum Company, Europe, France, TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Qatar, North America, United States, ConocoPhillips, Chevron https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/dfds-reports-freight-growth-across-most-of-its-routes-in-april-passenger-numbers-decline https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-15/lpao6v1e/220804_0_PV_VOAD_DFDS.jpg A DFDS Ro-Ro vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T17:17:53.029Z DFDS reports freight growth across most of its routes in April, passenger numbers decline Europe, Denmark, DFDS, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, English Channel, Dover Straits, Baltic Sea, Strait of Gibraltar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/all-vessel-segments-log-gains-in-baltic-index-rise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-12/elwqyg8w/bulk_4_scaled_1_1536x899.webp Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T17:11:42.111Z All vessel segments log gains in Baltic index rise North America, Latin America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/new-russian-tanker-starts-loading-cargo-from-us-sanctioned-lng-plant https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-29/ytokgdew/belokameka%20LNG%20center.jpeg Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T17:07:24.936Z New Russian tanker starts loading cargo from US-sanctioned LNG plant Europe, Russia, North America, United States, sanctions, Arctic, polar, Arctic LNG 2 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/weaker-margins-drive-down-prices-for-russian-urals-in-india https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-10-28/9sqiikdy/energy-main0.jpg Reliance Industries terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T17:01:37.983Z Weaker margins drive down prices for Russian Urals in India Europe, Russia, Asia, India, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/mubadala-consortium-injects-325m-into-orsteds-uk-offshore-wind-farm https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/nanfs0tj/hornsea.jpg Hornsea offshore wind farm in the UK bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T16:55:24.874Z Mubadala consortium injects $325m into Orsted's UK offshore wind farm Ørsted, Europe, Denmark, United Kingdom, MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Mubadala Energy, Apollo Global Management, North America, United States, subsidies, taxpayer abuse, Hornsea Three offshore wind farm https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/adani-ports-bets-136b-on-offshore-business-expansion-in-europe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-07/05kvt3mk/Astro-Offshore-PSV1.jpg An Astro Offshore PSV bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T16:31:13.306Z Adani Ports bets $1.36b on offshore business expansion in Europe Asia, India, Adani Group, North America, United States, Oceaneering International, Astro Offshore, Malaysia, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Adani International Ports Holdings https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/iran-unilaterally-expands-strait-of-hormuz-operational-scope 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 2026-05-12T16:25:02.707Z Iran unilaterally expands Strait of Hormuz operational scope MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/adnoc-drilling-signals-readiness-to-smash-uae-oil-production-targets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/Photo-ADNOC-Drilling1.jpg ADNOC Drilling bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T16:13:27.148Z ADNOC Drilling signals readiness to smash UAE oil production targets MENA, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Drilling, Abu Dhabi, Strait of Hormuz, Port of Fujairah https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/petronas-lng-signs-20-year-charter-agreement-with-misc-for-five-new-ships https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/pcgrz5ty/Photo-1.jpg Signing of time charter agreement and shipbuilding contract between Petronas LNG, MISC Group and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T10:32:59.864Z Petronas LNG signs 20-year charter agreement with MISC for five new ships Asia, Malaysia, Petronas LNG, MISC Group, China, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-climb-as-us-iran-conflict-drags-on https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-09/l4vpdhgm/1583910467607.jpg South Hook LNG terminal, United Kingdom bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T10:17:56.880Z European gas prices climb as US-Iran conflict drags on Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-the-iran-conflict-shifts-to-a-high-stakes-battle-for-control-over-hormuz 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 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-09/0olp1an2/IRGC-hormuz-map.jpg A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T10:11:20.604Z OPINION | The Iran conflict shifts to a high-stakes battle for control over Hormuz MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States, Qatar, Asia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-uk-and-australia-officials-hold-talks-on-iran-and-maritime-routes 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 2026-05-12T10:02:22.076Z US, UK and Australia officials hold talks on Iran and maritime routes North America, United States, Oceania, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East Conflicts, Australasia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/strait-of-hormuz-disruptions-pull-down-adnoc-gas-profit-in-q1-2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-07/ppzi5y7q/ADNOC-Drilling-2.jpg ADNOC Das Island facility bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:57:25.453Z Strait of Hormuz disruptions pull down ADNOC Gas profit in Q1 2026 MENA, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, ADNOC Gas https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/opinion-iran-conflict-leaves-mark-on-chinas-commodity-imports-in-april https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-13/rt059bu6/FC1dLPWIAAJHeK.jpg Oil tanker docks at Dongying Port's 100,000-tonne crude oil terminal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-10/hny5ii3n/C-nwQ1zUIAAsFr8.jpg Dongjiakou port, Qingdao, China bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:38:57.008Z OPINION | Iran conflict leaves mark on China's commodity imports in April MENA, Iran, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petrobras-q1-profit-falls-below-expectations-despite-high-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-11/zfa7onhc/Photo_Petrobras1.jpg A Petrobras offshore platform bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:32:06.930Z Petrobras Q1 profit falls below expectations despite high oil prices Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/us-cracks-down-on-firms-aiding-iran-oil-trade-with-china https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T09:26:00.648Z US cracks down on firms aiding Iran oil trade with China North America, United States, Asia, China, MENA, Iran, Iran trade sanctions, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Oman https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/vessel-review-us-coast-guard-acquires-response-boat-demonstrator-for-testing-and-evaluation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/vqthevzg/Safe-Boats-International-main-21.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/7yf2rmnk/Safe-Boats-International-21.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/wl2sv8tt/Safe-Boats-International-31.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/3hl4yq6v/Safe-Boats-International-41.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-04/yyerv00w/68485378613542339633939627026310246656657980n1.jpg Response boat–small demonstrator built for the US Coast Guard by Safe Boats International bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | US Coast Guard acquires response boat demonstrator for testing and evaluation North America, United States, US Coast Guard, SAFE Boats International, Washington State, Response Boat Small https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/vessel-review-glovis-leader-south-koreas-hmm-welcomes-lng-dual-fuel-car-carrier-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/2r9i5dwm/Glovis-Leader Glovis Leader https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/up5xxkuo/Glovis-Leader-Nansha-Maritime-Department.jpg Glovis Leader https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-28/vhgtsuxx/Glovis-Leader1.jpg Glovis Leader bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Glovis Leader – South Korea's HMM welcomes LNG dual-fuel car carrier to fleet Asia, South Korea, China, HMM, Glovis Leader (vessel), LNG, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Guangzhou Shipyard International, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Hyundai Glovis, Panama https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/opinion-india-is-building-a-navy-of-neighbours https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/m75byu21/Indian-Navy1.jpg The Indian Navy Saryu-class patrol vessel INS Sunayna following her arrival in Jakarta as part of IOS Sagar, April 22, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:54:00.000Z OPINION | India is building a navy of neighbours Asia, India, Indian Navy, Indonesia, Maldives, China, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Singapore, Indian Ocean, People’s Liberation Army Navy, ASEAN https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/video-us-navy-destroyer-ted-stevens-sails-for-homeport-in-norfolk-virginia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/dkeyibc4/HII.jpg The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens departs Ingalls Shipbuilding's facilities in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for her new homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, May 8, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T08:15:14.367Z VIDEO | US Navy destroyer Ted Stevens sails for homeport of Norfolk, Virginia North America, United States, US Navy, Arleigh Burke class, USS Ted Stevens (vessel), Virginia, Alaska, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/ribs-and-rhibs/german-armed-forces-procurement-inks-contract-amendment-covering-supply-of-new-ribs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/lhvjep4g/MST-Group1.jpg Contract amendment singing bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T01:56:22.956Z German Armed Forces procurement inks contract amendment covering supply of new RIBs Europe, Germany, German Navy, Marine Specialised Technology Group, United Kingdom, Niedersachsen class, F126 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/petrobras-reports-110-per-cent-jump-in-quarterly-net-profit-to-over-6b https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/rr3spe9h/Photo_Petrobras.jpg The Petrobras-owned P-68 FPSO during sailaway from Jurong Aracruz shipyard in Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T01:24:12.009Z Petrobras reports 110 per cent jump in quarterly net profit to over $6b Latin America, Brazil, Petrobras, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/us-coast-guard-partners-respond-to-fire-on-gas-platform-off-california-2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/79fkwaxn/260511-G-G0211-10161.jpg Two boats work to extinguish the fire on the non-operational gas platform Habitat off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, May 11, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T01:09:18.599Z US Coast Guard, partners respond to fire on gas platform off California incidents, North America, California, United States, US Coast Guard, Marine Spill Response Corporation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ferry-runs-aground-near-hong-kongs-lantau-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/84qxcluo/First-Ferry-VI-MarineTraffic-com-Das-Suvan.jpg First Ferry VI bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:50:23.087Z Ferry runs aground near Hong Kong's Lantau Island incidents, Asia, Hong Kong, First Ferry VI (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/ukraine-claims-successful-strike-on-russian-warship-in-caspian-sea https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/gdrc6p64/Russian-Navy1.jpg The Russian Navy Project 22800 stealth corvette Burya bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:28:07.418Z Ukraine claims successful strike on Russian warship in Caspian Sea Russia, Europe, Caspian Sea, Russia Ukraine War, Ukraine, Russian Navy, Karakurt class, Project 22800, Port of Primorsk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/ta-san-shang-marine-welcomes-hybrid-sov-to-fleet https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/0hqdzb9y/TSS-Cruiser-MItsui-OSK-Lines1.jpg TSS Cruiser bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:09:03.022Z Ta San Shang Marine welcomes hybrid SOV to fleet Asia, Ta San Shang Marine, TSS Cruiser (vessel), TSS Pioneer (vessel), DNV, Taiwan https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/golding-barge-line-takes-delivery-of-new-pusher-tug https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/ham6nswh/Golding3Daryl-Steiner-Jr.Craig-LaGrone-Austin-Golding-Steve-GoldingGregory-Marshall-Joseph-McGuire-and-Tara-MarshallGolding6-1536x11521.jpg Representatives of Golding Barge Line and Steiner Shipyard at the delivery ceremony of the pusher tug Alexa Golding bairdmaritime en 2026-05-12T00:00:44.377Z Golding Barge Line takes delivery of new pusher tug North America, United States, Golding Barge Line, Gage Golding (vessel), Alexa Golding (vessel), Steiner Shipyard, Sterling Marine https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/canada-introduces-support-measures-for-prince-edward-island-oyster-industry https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/rqti8brw/oyster-9891821280.jpg Oysters (representative photo only) bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:52:40.834Z Canada introduces support measures for Prince Edward Island oyster industry North America, Canada, United States, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Prince Edward Island https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/eu-tuna-deal-with-indonesia-sparks-fears-over-imports-and-food-safety https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-31/c96n1hrq/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploadsPhoto-Indian-Ocean-Tuna-Commission11.jpg School of tuna bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:40:22.220Z EU tuna deal with Indonesia sparks fears over imports and food safety Europe, Europeche, Asia, Indonesia, European Commission, European Union, ORTHONGEL, International Labour Organisation https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/consortium-completes-dyke-reinforcement-works-in-hansweert-netherlands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/xv07nq4k/Hansweert-Project.JPG.jpg The reinforced dyke at Hansweert bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:24:38.208Z Consortium completes dyke reinforcement works in Hansweert, Netherlands Europe, Netherlands, Van Oord, Scheldt River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/subsea-surveying/fugro-geotechnical-survey-to-support-berwick-bank-b-offshore-wind-farm-in-uk https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/g5afhxmw/Fugro-Quest1.jpg Fugro Quest bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:17:24.372Z Fugro geotechnical survey to support Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm in UK Europe, Fugro, Netherlands, Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, SSE Renewables, United Kingdom, Scotland, Fugro Quest (vessel), Fugro Zenith (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-may-12-turkish-mini-submarine-russian-stealth-corvette-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/om17myod/Untitled-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/w716g1yj/Datum.jpg Datum's new midget submarine being lowered into the water https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/etd9051i/Navantia1.jpg Laying of the keel of the future Neom, an Avante 2200 corvette of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, May 8, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/x5l4s4iy/69368577114411184180593684681361192191337071n1.jpg BRP Rajah Lakandula, the Philippine Navy's second Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, May 8, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/gdrc6p64/Russian-Navy1.jpg The Russian Navy Project 22800 stealth corvette Burya https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-09/cj13kc9j/Photo%20Bath%20Iron%20Works.JPG The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone, built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T23:10:06.953Z Security Vessel News Roundup | May 12 – Turkish mini submarine, Russian stealth corvette and more MENA, Turkey, Datum, Europe, Spain, Neom (vessel), Saudi Arabia, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Avante 2200, Navantia, Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Philippines, Philippine Navy, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Rajah Sulayman class, BRP Rajah Lakandula (vessel), BRP Rajah Sulayman (vessel), Russia, Russian Navy, Burya (vessel), Project 22800, Karakurt class, North America, United States, US Navy, Arleigh Burke class, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, USS Robert R Ingram (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/canada-allocates-billion-dollar-funding-for-small-craft-harbour-infrastructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-30/02gn47yb/clyde-river-new-port-canada Small craft harbour in Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:56:54.828Z Canada allocates billion-dollar funding for small craft harbour infrastructure North America, Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-offer-no-concessions-to-china-on-shipbuilding https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-22/iofvnjyo/17189469825941.jpg Ship under construction at Philly Shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:46:45.186Z US lawmakers urge Trump: offer no concessions to China on shipbuilding North America, United States, SHIPS for America Act, Asia, China, politics https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/ceasefire-on-life-support-as-iran-submits-stupid-proposal-to-trump https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-01/pr6oxcw9/HCQfET1XAAAKMRw.jpg Missile launched from US warship during Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:38:06.638Z Ceasefire on life support as Iran submits "stupid" proposal to Trump Middle East Conflicts, MENA, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/triple-digit-oil-prices-could-be-here-to-stay-for-2026-jp-morgan-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:33:09.167Z Triple-digit oil prices could be here to stay for 2026, JP Morgan says MENA, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/captain-distracted-by-phone-call-before-mississippi-river-tug-and-bulker-collision https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/dkib1r1h/DCA24FM012-Image.jpg Patrick J. Studdert bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:27:13.313Z Captain distracted by phone call before Mississippi River tug and bulker collision North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board, Mississippi River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/oil-market-stability-may-be-out-of-reach-until-2027-aramco-ceo-warns https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-02/wfj3njrw/img1854.jpg Port of Ras Tanura bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:09:57.654Z Oil market stability may be out of reach until 2027, Aramco CEO warns MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/feature-hantavirus-ordeal-on-cruise-ship-ends-for-last-six-passengers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/egshzo4e/hondius.jpg The expedition cruise ship Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus in April 2026 resulted in multiple confirmed cases and three deaths. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-07/lxkzis6v/canary-islands-map.jpg Map of Canary Islands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T18:02:02.042Z FEATURE | Hantavirus ordeal on cruise ship ends for last six passengers hantavirus, Hondius, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Netherlands, Oceanwide Expeditions, France, North America, United States, World Health Organisation, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/india-says-no-to-sanctioned-russian-lng-cargo-leaving-tanker-in-limbo https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/bijsylpq/dahej-lng-india Dahej LNG terminal, India bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:48:35.164Z India says no to sanctioned Russian LNG cargo, leaving tanker in limbo Asia, India, Europe, Russia, sanctions, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/usace-terminates-chickamauga-lock-chamber-contract-cites-contractor-delays https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-23/2ek13z6b/260121-A-A1409-1025-ezgif.com-avif-to-jpg-converter.jpg Chickamauga lock replacement project bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:38:54.378Z USACE terminates Chickamauga Lock chamber contract, cites contractor delays North America, United States, US Army Corps of Engineers, Tennessee River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/opec-forced-into-deepest-production-cuts-in-decades-by-iran-conflict https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-05/tizanass/eyJ3IjoxNDcwLCJmIjoid2VicCIsImsiOiI2ODg3YjljMTg2MjA1NWY3Njk3YmU4YmE5NDJhNDk0MCIsImZwIjpbMC41LDBdLCJyIjoxLjUsIm8iOiJnbG9iYWwifQ.jpg Platform at the Safaniyah oilfield in Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:33:26.160Z OPEC forced into deepest production cuts in decades by Iran conflict OPEC, OPEC Plus, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Latin America, Venezuela, Libya, Europe, Russia, Middle East Conflicts, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinese-buyers-scale-back-from-saudi-oil-purchases-due-to-high-prices https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:26:30.747Z Chinese buyers scale back from Saudi oil purchases due to high prices MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Asia, China, SINOPEC, Sinochem https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japan-welcomes-first-central-asian-crude-shipment-as-it-diversifies-oil-sources https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-06/0j0vrwkh/central-azeri1.jpg.img.1024.medium.avif Central Azeri platform bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:21:45.645Z Japan welcomes first Central Asian crude shipment as it diversifies oil sources Asia, Japan, Europe, Azerbaijan, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Persian Gulf, Eneos Corporation, Russia, Sakhalin 2 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/eckero-group-acquires-ro-pax-ferry-from-stena-line https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-03/inf75we1/8aea4aa7056499b7800x800ar.jpg Stena Nautica bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T17:13:02.409Z Eckero Group acquires Ro-Pax ferry from Stena Line Europe, Finland, Eckero Group, Stena Line, Sweden, Stena Nautica https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/opinion-hormuz-closure-extends-well-beyond-oil-to-threaten-chinese-evs https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-19/40gdgwcc/20SEP24-COSCO-Shipping-news-story.jpg A COSCO Shipping pure car and truck carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:49:59.049Z OPINION | Hormuz closure extends well beyond oil to threaten Chinese EVs China, India, Asia, Iran, MENA, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/exploration-development/syria-selects-offshore-block-for-first-deep-water-oil-gas-project-with-chevron https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-24/ol5wsten/pexels-lara-jameson-8828624.jpg Syria map bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:43:59.092Z Syria selects offshore block for first deep-water oil, gas project with Chevron Syria, Qatar, MENA, United States, North America, Chevron, Syrian Petroleum Company, UCC Holding, syrian p https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/second-qatari-lng-tanker-heads-through-hormuz-to-pakistan-as-iran-war-continues 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 2026-05-11T14:41:14.051Z Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues Qatar, Iran, MENA, Pakistan, Asia, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/water-levels-on-rhine-rising-after-rain-may-normalise-this-week https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-08/ca3ihads/1920px-AerialimageoftheUpperMiddleRhineValley.jpg Middle Rhine section of the Rhine River bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:38:28.170Z Water levels on Rhine rising after rain, may normalise this week Germany, Europe, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/tkms-rules-out-german-naval-yards-bid-battle-as-defence-consolidates https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-08/08axif7f/e43b3476b403dd03c7177c6aac7125b9.jpg German Naval Yards bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:36:10.817Z TKMS rules out German Naval Yards bid battle as defence consolidates Germany, Europe, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, TKMS, German Naval Yards, Rheinmetall, Semco Maritime Germany https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/fincantieri-raises-2026-guidance-after-beating-target-for-new-contracts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-20/zxkm4lpm/The-Viking-Libra-Float-Out11.jpg Launch of Viking Libra at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard, March 19, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:32:33.116Z Fincantieri raises 2026 guidance after beating target for new contracts  Italy, Europe, Fincantieri, business news, financial results https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/baltic-index-edges-up-as-rates-rise-across-vessel-segments https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-04/e0rhao5n/2456162.jpg The supramax bulker Jin Gang bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:29:44.693Z Baltic index edges up as rates rise across vessel segments Asia, Oceania, Africa, MENA, Europe, North America, Latin America, Baltic Dry Index https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/equinor-receives-permission-to-start-latest-troll-gas-phase https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-27/s5krrp8k/1643dd07e6bbfa799835bb4562787099270bfe5d-2560x1440.jpg Troll C platform in the North Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T14:27:14.240Z Equinor receives permission to start latest Troll gas phase Norway, Europe, Troll Phase 3, North Sea, Equinor, Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/electrical-fault-likely-triggered-fire-on-pipelayer-ntsb-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-11/3kzk8hqf/deep-energy.jpg Deep Energy bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T11:24:49.000Z Electrical fault likely triggered fire on pipelayer, NTSB says North America, United States, National Transportation Safety Board, Alabama, Finnlines, Port of Långnäs (Finland), Europe, Åland Islands, Finland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/european-gas-prices-hold-steady-as-us-iran-peace-deal-remains-elusive https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-17/5yo32l6n/Gate-terminal1024x716-768x537.jpg Gate terminal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:51:55.399Z European gas prices hold steady as US-Iran peace deal remains elusive Europe, Netherlands, United Kingdom, MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/feature-no-deal-trump-rejects-irans-peace-terms-oil-prices-climb https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-23/yl0smrqy/HGiDpwSXgAAWU7C.jpg A US Navy warship with an unnamed tanker in the background https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-05/fy6qgi1p/HHfg1doW4AApAB7.jpg Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney while on patrol enforcing the Iran blockade bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:47:14.473Z FEATURE | No deal: Trump rejects Iran’s peace terms, oil prices climb North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Israel, Asia, China, NATO https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/south-korea-denounces-attack-on-hmm-operated-cargo-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-vows-retaliation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-06/dknezmsk/269016275873504.jpg HMM Namu bairdmaritime en 2026-05-11T10:36:37.856Z South Korea denounces attack on HMM-operated cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows retaliation Asia, South Korea, HMM, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Iran, North America, United States