https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ausmarine/ausmarine-shipping-and-offshore/amsa-expands-network-of-approved-medical-providers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/80odzyoc/66870543113816023106758423904247265801098651n1.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T22:03:32.574Z AMSA expands network of approved medical providers Australian Maritime Safety Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/cssc-offshore-and-marine-engineering-h1-profit-up-on-strong-shipbuilding-demand https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-09-17/l0nkab70/bairdmaritimeimportwp-contentuploads191127-7-CSSC1.jpg China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Guangzhou Shipyard International bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:53:30.409Z CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering H1 profit up on strong shipbuilding demand Asia, China, CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering Company, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/polands-orlen-sets-sights-on-major-norway-offshore-output-surge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/t5t2f99f/goliat-west-e1546508862391(1).jpg Platform at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:49:54.038Z Poland's Orlen sets sights on major Norway offshore output surge Europe, Norway, Poland, ORLEN Group, Aker BP, North America, Canada https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/us-sanctions-on-iran-fail-to-rattle-markets-as-oil-prices-slide https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-22/kkxaknbk/ships-44266751280.jpg Oil tankers bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:45:08.888Z US sanctions on Iran fail to rattle markets as oil prices slide MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Iran trade sanctions, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/pcc-pctc/hoegh-autoliners-orders-six-additional-dual-fuel-vessels-from-chinese-yard https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-07/r4k8c92g/0e279d3a386adb4b28d17621fb160aad_870x1000(1).jpg Höegh Aurora bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:41:26.618Z Hoegh Autoliners orders six additional dual-fuel vessels from Chinese yard Europe, Norway, Höegh Autoliners, Asia, China, China Merchants Heavy Industry Jiangsu https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/all-mines-removed-from-international-waters-of-hormuz-trump-says https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-12/daw1lac4/a82521355ffa5d7455a02ef1e9aeb10d.jpg Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:38:57.298Z All mines removed from international waters of Hormuz, Trump says MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, North America, United States https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/eni-and-bp-fast-track-decision-on-new-offshore-egypt-gas-find https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-17/kpyuia9f/raven-infills.avif Raven gas field offshore Egypt bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:36:25.579Z Eni and BP fast-track decision on new offshore Egypt gas find MENA, Egypt, Eni, BP, Europe, Italy, United Kingdom https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/shipping-russian-crude-to-india-gets-far-more-expensive-in-august https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-05/gz1uyhe5/port.jpg Port of Primorsk, Russia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:33:43.160Z Shipping Russian crude to India gets far more expensive in August Europe, Russia, Asia, India, Suezmax, Port of Novorossiysk, Black Sea, Port of Primorsk, Aframax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-logistics-and-services-orders-two-lng-carriers-for-444m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-03/qq448xza/LNG%20L.jpg Rendering of an LNG carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:26:56.969Z ADNOC Logistics and Services orders two LNG carriers for $444m MENA, United Arab Emirates, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Asia, China, Jiangnan Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/uss-abraham-lincoln-to-dock-in-thailand-for-rest-and-recreation https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-10/esnp1vn3/CVN_721.jpg The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a strait transit exercise, January 30, 2019. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:24:03.259Z USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand for rest and recreation North America, United States, United States Navy, US Navy, USS Abraham Lincoln (vessel), USS Abraham Lincoln https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-back-to-near-two-week-high-as-rates-rebound https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-19/h3g4q120/c2c05f92-266f-9a8a-7739-5c63a02b2a73.jpg Bulk carrier bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:20:00.958Z Baltic dry bulk index back to near two-week high as rates rebound North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Supramax, Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Panamax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/factbox-inside-the-new-us-economic-onslaught-taking-aim-at-iran https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-21/bkbij55r/us-forces-tifani.jpg US forces boarding the Iran-linked tanker Tifani as part of its naval blockade bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:17:33.949Z FACTBOX | Inside the new US "economic onslaught" taking aim at Iran MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Middle East Conflicts, Iran trade sanctions, Office of Foreign Assets Control https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/equinor-starts-gas-production-from-troll-field-expansion https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/4jkbmwg2/equinor-troll-a-platform.jpg Equinor's Troll A platform, North Sea, Norway bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:13:52.365Z Equinor starts gas production from Troll field expansion Europe, Norway, Equinor, Troll Phase 3, Petoro, Shell, United Kingdom, France, TotalEnergies, North America, United States, ConocoPhillips, Odfjell, SLB, Baker Hughes, Aker Solutions, OneSubsea, Ocean Installer https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/opinion-new-us-sanctions-against-iran-look-more-like-a-threat-than-reality https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-02-05/en4ap3h6/Kharg-Island-Iran.webp Kharg Island, Iran bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:13:30.935Z OPINION | New US sanctions against Iran look more like a threat than reality MENA, Iran, North America, United States, Iran trade sanctions, Asia, China, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/new-structures-on-paracels-point-to-widening-chinese-military-build-up https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-09/pfrfai1j/GreatWallOfSand.jpg South China Sea reefs and islands bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:10:10.375Z New structures on Paracels point to widening Chinese military build-up Asia, China, South China Sea, South China Sea territory disputes, Paracel Islands, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/drone-attacks-on-cpc-pipeline-trigger-cut-in-kazakhstan-oil-targets https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-12-01/g24p47ef/1745916407681091f7370a36.40797465.jpg Caspian Pipeline Consortium single-point mooring bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T17:06:45.369Z Drone attacks on CPC pipeline trigger cut in Kazakhstan oil targets Europe, Kazakhstan, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Port of Novorossiysk https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/security-vessel-news-roundup-august-25-us-marine-corps-support-craft-prototype-romanian-baltic-sea-fire-and-rescue-boat-and-more https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/mo2oymld/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/du9p5ooj/1000wq95.jpg ASC 1 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-10-10/38q8luv3/New-T31-render-edit-scaled-2-1536x1053.jpg Artist's impression of a Type 31 frigate https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-21/k7bspowz/damen-stan-patrol-5009-enters-romanian-emergency-fleet-2.jpg MAI 0101 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-20/hogrcd8x/Peruvian-Navy.jpg Launch of the Peruvian Navy landing ship BAP Chimbote with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori as guest of honour, August 18, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-19/ma46g122/DAPA.jpg ROKS Chamsuri-231, a Gumdoksuri-class patrol killer medium rocket vessel of the Republic of Korea Navy bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T12:53:40.130Z Security Vessel News Roundup | August 25 – US Marine Corps support craft prototype, Romanian Baltic Sea fire and rescue boat and more North America, Oceania, United States, US Marine Corps, ASC 1 (vessel), Birdon America, Birdon Group, Australia, Europe, Denmark, United Kingdom, Babcock International Group, Royal Danish Navy, Danske Flådeskibe, Romania, General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (Romania), MAI 0101 (vessel), Latin America, Peru, Peruvian Navy, BAP Chimbote (vessel), Asia, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, Republic of Korea Navy, ROKS Chamsuri 231, Gumdoksuri class, patrol killer medium rocket https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/china-to-open-new-130-kilometre-inland-canal https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/hypto5tj/Chinese-state-media.jpg The China Maritime Safety Administration patrol boat Haixun 1003 during the first trial navigation of the 134-kilometre-long Pinglu Canal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:24:50.118Z China to open new 130-kilometre inland canal Asia, China, Pinglu Canal, China Maritime Safety Administration https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/ports/rsgt-and-cma-cgm-join-forces-in-434m-saudi-port-venture https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-02-19/j4tkssw0/1920dpworld.jpg Jeddah Islamic Port bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:19:57.090Z RSGT and CMA CGM join forces in $434m Saudi port venture MENA, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company, Europe, France, CMA CGM, Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Ports Authority https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/strait-of-hormuz-tanker-traffic-thins-out-to-just-two-vessels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-08/fl5a84cq/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:17:33.357Z Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic thins out to just two vessels MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Bab el Mandeb Strait https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/japan-rules-out-additional-crude-reserve-releases-through-october https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/685x4uzr/phtcr.jpg Cosmo Oil refinery, Chiba, Japan bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:15:03.662Z Japan rules out additional crude reserve releases through October Asia, Japan, MENA, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Suez Canal https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/klaveness-combination-carriers-reports-increased-profits-in-q2 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/import/wp-content/uploads/210929-9-Klaveness.jpg Baru bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:12:42.758Z Klaveness Combination Carriers reports increased profits in Q2 Europe, Norway, Klaveness Combination Carriers, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/shell-pulls-the-plug-on-trinidad-offshore-gas-project-after-deal-unravels https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-01-26/gfecqahw/pexels-amar-30792657.jpg Map of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:10:12.097Z Shell pulls the plug on Trinidad offshore gas project after deal unravels Latin America, Trinidad and Tobago, Aphrodite, National Gas Company (Trinidad and Tobago), Europe, United Kingdom, Shell https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/activists-sued-too-early-over-trump-offshore-drilling-judge-rules https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-27/ba6j88hd/sparkpumpjack.jpg Arctic offshore drilling bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:07:33.459Z Activists sued too early over Trump offshore drilling, judge rules environmental activism, North America, United States, Alaska https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/video-us-military-hits-drug-boat-in-the-eastern-pacific-two-dead https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/4tnfv3cm/us-strike-drug-boat.jpg US forces strike a drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, August 23, 2026. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T10:03:35.967Z VIDEO | US military hits drug boat in the eastern Pacific, two dead North America, United States, Pacific Ocean, US Southern Command, drug smuggling, drug trafficking https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/boxships/column-where-there-is-no-vision-the-people-will-perish-a-look-at-cancers-hindering-australias-maritime-potential-an-innocent-australian https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/239glujj/anl-kokoda-at-berth.jpg The 23,000TEU container vessel ANL Kokoda, the first ship of a proposed 12-strong Australian "strategic fleet" bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | Where there is no vision, the people will perish: a look at cancers hindering Australia's maritime potential [An Innocent Australian] Oceania, Australia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/vessel-review-costanza-i-di-sicilia-hybrid-lng-electric-ferry-to-serve-italys-sicily-region https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/xkzfwhjb/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Alessandro.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/jnft9uev/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Alessandro-Panepinto.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/y6fyiih4/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-Caronte-and-Tourist1.jpg The vessel's stern ramp door lowered https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/0bvt739k/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Fin.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/i8qxjvhe/Costanza-I-di-Sicilia-MarineTraffic-com-Angel.jpg Costanza I di Sicilia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Costanza I di Sicilia – Hybrid LNG-electric ferry to serve Italy's Sicily Region Europe, Italy, Sicily, RINA, Fincantieri, Caronte and Tourist Group, Siremar, Costanza I di Sicilia (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-hansa-drejoe-multi-purpose-cargo-carrier-for-european-shortsea-routes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/qgussubs/Hansa-Dredjoe-main-Econowind-2.jpg Hansa Dredjoe with her wind-assisted foil propulsion units in the raised position https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/jkggnkdm/Hansa-Drejoe1.jpg Hansa Drejoe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/n0fekkrj/Hansa-Dredjoe-main-Econowind.jpg Hansa Dredjoe with her wind-assisted foil propulsion units in the raised position https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/xy4rqbih/Hansa-Drejoe-main-21.jpg Hansa Drejoe bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Hansa Drejoe – Multi-purpose cargo carrier for European shortsea routes Leonhardt and Blumberg, Germany, Europe, DNV, Asia, China, Dajin Heavy Industry, Hansa Drejoe (vessel), Portugal, NewTide Chartering, Netherlands, Royal Niestern Sander https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/inland-tug-operations/canal-barge-company-takes-delivery-of-final-inland-pusher-tug-in-series https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/5s5bpm21/Mimsy-H.-Lindner.jpg Mimsy H. Lindner bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T06:12:38.538Z Canal Barge Company takes delivery of final inland pusher tug in series North America, United States, C&C Marine and Repair, Canal Barge Company, Mimsy H Lindner (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/canadian-builder-secures-order-for-six-icebreakers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-14/ezq7bjou/20241210-dinamohua64837f9307b2fc52bc74ba35c3e77123879933500x1500fillq50boxsmart1.jpg Chantier Davie Canada bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:58:07.894Z Canadian builder secures order for six icebreakers North America, Canada, Chantier Davie Canada, Quebec, polar, Arctic, Canadian Coast Guard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/regulation-enforcement/foreign-vessel-seized-for-suspected-illegal-fishing-in-torres-strait-off-australia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/mxb7mgos/Operation-BROADSTAFF.jpg The seized fishing vessel, August 21, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:49:34.595Z Foreign vessel seized for suspected illegal fishing in Torres Strait off Australia Oceania, illegal fishing, Torres Strait, Australia, Australian Border Force, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Operation Broadstaff https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/harbour-tugs-and-operation/saam-acquires-new-tug-to-expand-operations-in-colombia https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/bw49cefb/Saam-Caribe1.jpg Saam Caribe bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:40:31.699Z Saam acquires new tug to expand operations in Colombia Latin America, Saam Towage, Chile, Colombia, Port of Cartagena, Robert Allan Ltd, North America, Canada, Saam Caribe (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/us-department-of-transportation-to-invest-665m-to-modernise-ferry-infrastructure https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-01-13/j094qa30/DJI_0138.JPG Charles Norman Shay, a ferry operated by the Maine State Ferry Service bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T05:20:05.063Z US Department of Transportation to invest $665m to modernise ferry infrastructure North America, United States, US Department of Transportation, Alaska, Florida, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Maine Department of Transportation, maine, Louisiana, Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District, Mississippi River, St Johns River, St Johns River Ferry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/icebreaking/finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-selects-local-yard-for-new-icebreaker https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/uafaz5g5/20260821115756305.jpg Rendering of the Finnish icebreaker Aino bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T02:33:41.589Z Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency selects local yard for new icebreaker Europe, Finland, Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, Helsinki Shipyard, polar, Aino, Railotech, Baltic Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-refloated-tug-sinks-during-salvage-attempt-off-zambales-philippines https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/mm98lfr9/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-05-33-10-1-Facebook.jpg The tug SL Sual 1 shortly before it sank off the Philippines' Zambales province during an unsuccessful salvage attempt, August 24, 2026. All 10 people who were on board the tug during the salvage operation jumped overboard and were safely rescued. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T02:17:24.857Z VIDEO | Refloated tug sinks during salvage attempt off Zambales, Philippines incidents, Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, SL Sual 1 (vessel), Zambales https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/unmanned-naval-systems/turkish-builder-unveils-long-range-one-way-attack-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/0fiw500a/Ares-Shipyard1.jpg Tufan one-way attack USV bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T02:11:27.915Z Turkish builder unveils long-range, one-way attack USV MENA, Turkey, ARES Shipyard, Aselsan, Tufan (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/unmanned/unmanned-survey/subsea-fenix-acquires-hybrid-survey-and-inspection-usv https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-25/nh9w4cpk/USV-Fenix-01-11.jpg Fenix 01 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-25T01:37:25.848Z Subsea Fenix acquires hybrid survey and inspection USV Europe, Italy, Subsea Fenix, HydroSurv Unmanned Survey, United Kingdom, Fenix 01 (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/norways-biomar-taps-local-design-for-new-hybrid-feed-vessel-tender https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/inuh6wx1/The-Norwegian-Ship-Design-Company1.jpg Rendering of the Biomar's new feed vessel bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T22:00:06.782Z Norway's Biomar taps local design for new hybrid feed vessel tender Europe, Biomar, Norway, The Norwegian Ship Design Company, Egil Ulvan Rederi, Asia, China, Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-auxiliary-support/us-marine-corps-accepts-logistics-support-craft-prototype https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/du9p5ooj/1000wq95.jpg ASC 1 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T21:27:25.188Z US Marine Corps accepts logistics support craft prototype North America, Oceania, Australia, Birdon Group, Birdon America, United States, US Marine Corps, ASC 1 (vessel), ancillary surface craft https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/alaska-ferry-system-receives-government-funding-of-410m https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/g1ymt1a5/FerryheadsupLynnCanalonSunnyday.jpg LeConte, an Alaska Marine Highway System ferry bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T19:21:01.664Z Alaska ferry system receives government funding of $410m North America, United States, Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway System https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/us-warns-nations-trading-with-iran-stops-short-of-immediate-action https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-22/yvk8y50r/170536571.jpg National Iranian Tanker Company tanker bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T19:15:33.716Z US warns nations trading with Iran, stops short of immediate action North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Middle East Conflicts, Iran trade sanctions, Asia, China, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-hits-near-two-week-high-on-broad-vessel-gains https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-13/yfd7edsw/rsw1280.jpg Bulk carriers in the port of Paranagua, Brazil bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T19:07:44.604Z Baltic dry bulk index hits near two-week high on broad vessel gains North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, Oceania, Baltic Exchange, Supramax, Capesize, Panamax https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/foundation-works-completed-for-princess-elisabeth-energy-island https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/wy586tel/DJI202608141637020044D.jpg Construction works on the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:56:47.537Z Foundation works completed for Princess Elisabeth Energy Island Europe, Belgium, TM Edison, Jan de Nul, DEME, Netherlands, Princess Elisabeth Island, Elia, subsidies, taxpayer abuse https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/totalenergies-ceo-discounts-make-strait-of-hormuz-crude-trade-profitable https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-15/advnyppl/pexels-lara-jameson-8828320-1.jpg Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:32:14.042Z TotalEnergies CEO: Discounts make Strait of Hormuz crude trade profitable Europe, France, TotalEnergies, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Syria, Qatar https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/russia-scrambles-to-safeguard-grain-exports-amid-ukrainian-strikes https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-11-25/p9m696mi/novorossiysk1.jpg Port of Novorossiysk bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:26:46.393Z Russia scrambles to safeguard grain exports amid Ukrainian strikes Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/zelenskiy-says-russia-rejected-proposal-to-halt-black-sea-ship-attacks https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-20/1pexcemz/europe-3483539.jpg Black Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:23:31.319Z Zelenskiy says Russia rejected proposal to halt Black Sea ship attacks Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Black Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/bintan-resort-ferries-receives-first-of-three-newbuild-catamarans https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/x5037fc2/Press1200x8002026-08-24BRF.jpg Naming ceremony of Putri Mayang Sari, a newbuild catamaran of Bintan Resort Ferries bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T18:17:11.865Z Bintan Resort Ferries receives first of three newbuild catamarans Asia, Singapore, Strategic Marine, Indonesia, Bintan Resort Ferries https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/chinas-crude-purchases-from-iran-face-scrutiny-under-us-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-24/26arkmj3/13806750715581466338151n.jpg Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Refinery, China bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:57:08.153Z China's crude purchases from Iran face scrutiny under US sanctions Asia, China, North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Iran trade sanctions https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/inland-shipping/ships-load-more-freight-as-rhine-water-levels-rise https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-04-01/agbq7ipp/BurgPfalzgrafenstein-Kaub.jpg Kaub, Germany bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:52:20.787Z Ships load more freight as Rhine water levels rise Germany, Europe, Rhine River https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-vessel-near-yanbu-crew-safe https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-03-04/i5crc6v0/yanbu-south-terminal-capacity.jpg Yanbu terminal, Saudi Arabia bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:49:03.107Z Houthis claim attack on Saudi vessel near Yanbu, crew safe terrorism, MENA, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Bahri, Port of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Red Sea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/cargill-extends-panamax-bulker-charter-with-diana-shipping https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/unjdfk8k/leto.jpeg Leto bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:41:45.977Z Cargill extends Panamax bulker charter with Diana Shipping Europe, Greece, Diana Shipping, Switzerland, Cargill International, Cargill https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/rare-crude-tenders-from-iraqs-somo-qatarenergy-require-hormuz-loading https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-07-07/ihvcak6e/Basrah_Oil_Terminal.jpg Basrah Oil Terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:31:51.831Z Rare crude tenders from Iraq's SOMO, QatarEnergy require Hormuz loading MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Iraq, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Iran https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-blacklists-45-tankers-over-alleged-strait-of-hormuz-rules-violations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-05-12/h3ftokz6/HIHBlujbIAAVhj4.jpg Map showing Iran's "expanded" area of control in the Strait of Hormuz bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:25:47.293Z Iran blacklists 45 tankers over alleged Strait of Hormuz rules violations MENA, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, North America, United States, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Navig8, Saudi Arabia, Bahri, Stolt Tankers, Norway, South Korea, Asia, Sinokor Merchant Marine, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/drilling-production/norway-rejects-eu-moratorium-doubles-down-on-arctic-oil-and-gas https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-08-30/t5t2f99f/goliat-west-e1546508862391(1).jpg Platform at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T17:17:31.677Z Norway rejects EU moratorium, doubles down on Arctic oil and gas Europe, Norway, Arctic, polar, Barents Sea, European Union, Equinor https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/us-maritime-administration-receives-fourth-nsmv-to-be-deployed-as-training-ship https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/dvt3q39t/ts-lone-star-state-at-sea-3.jpg US NSMV Lone Star State bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T10:47:53.157Z US Maritime Administration receives fourth NSMV, to be deployed as training ship North America, United States, US Department of Transportation, Texas A&M Maritime Academy, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, TOTE Services, Lone Star State (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/us-cites-iran-war-constraints-in-cancelling-south-korea-landing-drill https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/3wp16pq8/amphibious-landing-south-korea.jpg US Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marines Corps, New Zealand Army and Australian Army conduct amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, South Korea, March 12, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T10:32:51.911Z US cites Iran war constraints in cancelling South Korea landing drill North America, United States, MENA, Iran, Asia, South Korea https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/gas/opinion-lng-producers-risk-pricing-out-key-global-buyers-after-record-run https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-03/gcyslhll/bechtelSabine-Pass-Liquefaction-2022.jpg Sabine Pass LNG export terminal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T10:25:41.906Z OPINION | LNG producers risk pricing out key global buyers after record run North America, United States, Europe, Asia, MENA, Qatar, Japan, China, South Korea, Netherlands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/refining-processing/opinion-is-the-oil-market-blind-to-asias-constrained-refined-product-flows https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-06-19/k5bwpzyp/banner.jpg Singapore Refining Company facility bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T10:21:09.566Z OPINION | Is the oil market blind to Asia's constrained refined product flows? Asia, MENA, Strait of Hormuz, Indonesia, Philippines, Oceania, Australia, Singapore https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/fposfpsos/bw-offshore-posts-q2-net-loss-on-fpso-impairment https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-29/hgimt5ud/Seatrium-Delivers-BW-Opal-to-BW-Offshore1.jpg BW Opal bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T10:14:06.892Z BW Offshore posts Q2 net loss on FPSO impairment Asia, Singapore, BW Offshore, BW Opal, financial results, business news https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/laundry-room-fire-disrupts-exxonmobil-guyana-fpso-operations https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/zyp92ufa/LIZA-UNITY-Installation-SBM-Offshore-1100x620.jpg FPSO Liza Unity bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T10:07:17.394Z Laundry room fire disrupts ExxonMobil Guyana FPSO operations Latin America, Guyana, FPSO Liza, North America, United States, ExxonMobil https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/tunisia-illegal-migrant-boat-sinking-leaves-11-dead-three-missing https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-12-05/4v8biymh/pexels-christian-reinke-197095744-14654190.jpg Mediterranean Sea bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T10:01:37.332Z Tunisia illegal migrant boat sinking leaves 11 dead, three missing illegal migration, illegal immigration, MENA, Tunisia https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/iran-grants-strait-of-hormuz-passage-to-iraqi-tankers https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-04-06/05ulg69w/USDoDABOT-hrs090827-A-9884M-003.jpg Al Basrah Oil Terminal, offshore Iraq bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T09:57:42.254Z Iran grants Strait of Hormuz passage to Iraqi tankers MENA, Iran, Iraq, Strait of Hormuz https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipbuilding/indias-cochin-shipyard-to-lease-land-for-new-block-fabrication-facilities https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-07-08/zm83zyk1/d04750a3-82f5-4137-b226-349c8645b8a3.jpg Cochin Shipyard bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T09:46:43.372Z India's Cochin Shipyard to lease land for new block fabrication facilities Asia, India, Cochin Shipyard, CMA CGM, Europe, France https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/floridas-pinellas-county-to-launch-ferry-service https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/3yfnapz2/Bay-Breeze-Ferry-Drone-Photos-051.jpg Bay Breeze bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T09:21:56.798Z Florida's Pinellas County to launch ferry service North America, United States, Florida, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Bay Breeze (vessel), Bay Clipper (vessel), San Juan Clipper https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/column-i-have-nothing-nothing-scotland-and-tasmania-ferry-fiascos-new-zealand-shipping-and-emergency-towage-woes-omans-dark-fleet-tanker-dilemma-chinese-overfishing-off-guinea-bissau-offshore-accounts https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/nh7p8gbb/Untitled-November-24-2025-at-09.11.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-05-15/jbxdp4tc/glen-rosa-9424-71941.jpg Launch of the CalMac ferry Glen Rosa at Ferguson Marine's facilities, April 9, 2024 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-08-19/ghpwso2n/53107623011824076905942731737526958779613652n1.jpg TT-Line Company's Spirit of Tasmania IV. The ferry was already handed over in 2024, but technical issues and a lack of adequate wharf facilities have prevented it from entering service as originally scheduled. https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/jffb0pvr/Moana-Chief-MarineTraffic-com-Mogens-Hermansen.jpg Moana Chief https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2024-09-12/3zxiw6ht/KAITAKI-2048x1361.jpg Kaitaki https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2025-03-18/m9n6xs3k/Manawanui1.jpg The submerged wreck of the Royal New Zealand Navy survey ship HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-16/jlh7uyoa/SCF-Altai-later-renamed-Caroline-Bezengi-in-2014-MarineTraffic-com-Plague-Christian.jpg The tanker SCF Altai (later renamed Caroline Bezengi) in 2014 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T08:57:00.000Z COLUMN | I have nothing, nothing: Scotland and Tasmania ferry fiascos; New Zealand shipping and emergency towage woes; Oman's dark fleet tanker dilemma; Chinese overfishing off Guinea-Bissau [Offshore Accounts] Europe, Oceania, Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Scotland, United Kingdom, Oman, MENA, Guinea Bissau, Spirit of Tasmania, TT Line Company, Spirit of Tasmania IV, Spirit of Tasmania V, Finland, Rauma Marine Constructions, Africa, Ferguson Marine, CalMac Ferries, Glen Rosa, Caledonian Maritime Assets, Poland, Remontowa Shipbuilding, Turkey, taxpayer abuse, subsidies, Bass Strait, Victoria (Australia), TasPorts, Moana Chief, incidents, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Kaitaki, HMNZS Manawanui, Royal New Zealand Navy, Caroline Bezengi (vessel), Suezmax, Russian shadow tanker fleet, Russia, Cameroon, Marshall Islands, Asia, China https://www.bairdmaritime.com/superyachts/vessel-review-sairu-55-metre-custom-yacht-blends-sophistication-privacy-and-advanced-technology https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-23/8438uslg/Sairu-main-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Sairu https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-23/n6hmn5j5/Sairu-main-2-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Sairu https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/iu3b3sy1/Aft-beach-area-with-tender-Sairu-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Aft beach area with tender https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-23/wc27f13g/Lounge-Sairu-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Lounge https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-23/vuzyskog/Cabin-Sairu-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Cabin https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-23/0gvwisxe/Galley-Sairu-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Galley https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/xtcfu8z7/Interior-dining-area-Sairu-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Interior dining area https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-23/k13azfgp/Beach-area-with-terrace-bulwarks-folded-upward-Sairu-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Beach area with terrace bulwarks folded upward https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-23/khj0qirg/Engine-room-Sairu-Officina-Italiana-Design1.jpg Engine room https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/wu047s3k/Riva-54Metri-51.jpg Sairu bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T08:56:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Sairu – 54-metre custom yacht blends sophistication, privacy and advanced technology Europe, Italy, Lloyd's Register, Riva, Ferretti Group, Officina Italiana Design, Sairu (vessel), British Virgin Islands https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/emergency-services/firefighting/vessel-review-fire-boat-55-fast-response-boat-to-serve-californias-san-francisco-international-airport https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/kt7abrlj/PixVerseImageEffectprompt.jpg Fire Boat 55 https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/ccpr8u7z/M1-patrol-boat-LAPD-profile-800x6181.jpg bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T08:55:00.000Z VESSEL REVIEW | Fire Boat 55 – Fast response boat to serve California's San Francisco International Airport North America, United States, California, Moose Boats, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Fire Department https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/australian-cruise-company-continues-advertising-despite-insolvency-proceedings https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/oil7mfix/Kimberley-Pearl-in-2021-MarineTraffic-com-Graeme-Waller.jpg Kimberley Pearl in 2021 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T08:53:31.721Z Australian company continues advertising cruise packages despite ongoing insolvency proceedings Oceania, Australia, Western Australia, Kimberley Pearl Tours, Kimberley Pearl (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-decommissions-patrol-vessel-meera-behn https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/2avagkng/77881679610046166892117692335504021913013109n1.jpg Decommissioning ceremony of the Indian Coast Guard Sarojini Naidu-class fast patrol vessel ICGS Meera Behn at Okha, Gujarat, August 21, 2026 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T06:21:27.241Z Indian Coast Guard decommissions patrol vessel Meera Behn Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, ICGS Meera Behn (vessel), Sarojini Naidu class, Goa Shipyard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/australias-tt-line-company-welcomes-new-ferry-to-homeport https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/kpdjbep8/TT-Line-Company1.jpg Spirit of Tasmania IV arriving in Devonport bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T06:03:59.195Z Australia's TT-Line Company welcomes new ferry to homeport Oceania, Australia, Tasmania, Spirit of Tasmania, TT Line Company, Spirit of Tasmania IV, Rauma Marine Constructions, Europe, Finland https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/coast-guard/philippines-receives-two-ex-us-coast-guard-patrol-boats https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/65kj5nmr/78481906820766398395904518049899436087640049n1.jpg The former US Coast Guard Marine Protector-class patrol boats USCGC Bluefin (left) and US USCGC Marlin repainted in Philippine Coast Guard livery. The vessels will be recommissioned as BRP Patag and BRP Pag-Asa, respectively. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T05:20:10.781Z Philippines receives two ex-US Coast Guard patrol boats Asia, Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Marine Protector class, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, BRP Pag Asa (vessel), BRP Patag (vessel), USCGC Marlin (vessel), USCGC Bluefin (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/22-missing-after-bulk-carrier-sinks-off-indias-east-coast https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/rg541hcx/The-bulk-carrier-Sun-Winner-II-later-renamed-Ocean-Winner-in-2023-MarineTraffic-com-SWM.jpg The bulk carrier Sun Winner II (later renamed Ocean Winner) in 2023 bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T05:18:53.132Z 22 missing after bulk carrier sinks off India's east coast incidents, Asia, India, Indian Coast Guard, Panama, Ocean Winner (vessel), Aisopos, Vikram class, Offshore Patrol Vessel, ICGS Varad, ICGS Anmol (vessel), Vishwant class, ICGS Vijit (vessel), Ocean Winner Shipping, China, Singapore, Port of Paradip, Indian Navy https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/ro-ro/seven-companies-secure-ro-ro-charter-from-us-department-of-war https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/els5xccq/large952564253a0027ec01.jpg A US Army soldier coordinates vehicle positioning alongside port personnel inside the cargo hold of a Military Sealift Command Ro-Ro vessel. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T04:59:08.097Z Seven companies secure Ro-Ro charter from US Department of War North America, United States, US Department of Defense, US Transportation Command, American Roll on Roll off Carrier, Farrell Lines, Federated Maritime, Liberty Global Logistics, Patriot Shipping, Schuyler Line Navigation Company, Waterman Transport https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/27-rescued-from-burning-fishing-vessel-off-ecuadors-galapagos-islands https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/12lr2g38/260821-G-XX113-11111.jpg The burning fishing vessel Drennec while approximately 527 miles southwest of the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, August 20, 2026. All 27 of her crew were safely rescued by a Good Samaritan vessel that had diverted to the area to assist. bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T04:30:20.475Z 27 rescued from burning fishing vessel off Ecuador's Galapagos Islands incidents, Latin America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, North America, United States, US Coast Guard, Drennec (vessel), Oluf Maersk (vessel), Ricky A (vessel) https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/processing/polish-seafood-company-suempol-to-invest-in-salmon-processing-facility https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/qzvlczj1/e11fe7d2c076582dd62823cb5c9563701.jpg Interior of a salmon processing facility bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T02:59:46.106Z Polish seafood company Suempol to invest in salmon processing facility Europe, Poland, Suempol https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/university-of-north-carolinas-new-research-catamaran-sails-on-delivery-voyage https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/pj308qba/University-of-North-Carolina-Wilmington1.jpg Osprey bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T02:46:36.876Z University of North Carolina's new research catamaran sails on delivery voyage North America, North Carolina, Osprey, United States, University of North Carolina Wilmington, New Zealand, Oceania, Teknicraft Design https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/renewables/offshore-wind/monopile-installation-completed-at-baltica-ii-wind-farm-off-poland https://media.assettype.com/bairdmaritime/2026-08-24/0irfrc8v/DJI202608091436200007D.jpg.jpg Monopile installation at the Baltic II wind farm offshore Poland bairdmaritime en 2026-08-24T02:36:04.933Z Monopile installation completed at Baltica II wind farm off Poland Europe, Poland, Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, Netherlands, Van Oord, Ørsted, Svanen, Aeolus